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“There is that feeling of guilt, knowing that I’ve influenced some of the younger generation to do stuff like that.
“I’m not proud of the music I’ve made in the past,” Misa said.
Having left the drill rap group, Misa now claims he’s stepped away from a life of violence and left his once notorious identity behind.
“If you believe in something you should stand up for your beliefs. You should stand up for your family. Protect those you care about. In the right way though,” he says.
“If there’s a way to sort issues out without violence we should definitely take that approach.”
After being released from prison earlier this year for another assault, Misa’s new journey led him back to his childhood church in Mt Druitt. He made a decision that would even take his family by surprise.
OneFour are about to headline their biggest live show yet, as part of Melbourne’s Rising festival. Except for YP, who has since left the group.
“I wanted to fully commit myself to feel that happiness and that joy that some of the members were feeling, just seeing it on their faces and in the way they carry themselves,” he says.
“So I decided to take that next step in the gospel. And it was becoming a priest.”
As a result of the dramatic life change, you’re more likely to find the 24-year-old in the boxing gym than the streets, training young locals in Sydney’s West with his uncle, Lawrence Tauasa.
“He trains with me five days a week,” says Lawrence. “I only give him Sundays off… and Thursdays for bible study.”
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As he runs exercises and holds boxing pads for teenagers, Misa’s influence over the younger generation is still undeniable, as students line up to get a high-five with the fit and imposing figure at the end of a gruelling session. They’re some of the same cohort who once listened to his music intently.
When asked if he would be releasing any new songs, Misa says:
“I might, I haven’t fully closed that door yet, but I’m not sure.”
Meanwhile, his former group OneFour are about to headline their biggest live show yet, as part of Melbourne’s Rising festival.
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