There is no doubt that rapper Abenz “The Count” Maurice is the real deal. He raps about his life growing up on the streets of Boston and the hardships that he has overcome to survive in life and succeed in the music industry. While many rappers are bragging about their wealth or the length of their jail time, Abenz speaks from his real experiences on the streets, working to provide inspiration to kids and discourage them from falling into the many pitfalls of living in a dangerous environment. Couple his messages about his trying experiences on the street with his flair for infectiously melodic hooks and you'll see why Abenz is on track for massive success.
Born in Haiti, Abenz moved to Miami when he was five years old, and finally ended up in Boston at eleven. At twelve he began to realize his passion for music and began writing seriously at eighteen; all the while struggling to stay out of trouble and avoid the daily tribulations of urban city life. Abenz was an established member of the street community when he seized the opportunity to pursue his music back in his boyhood town of Miami by performing at open mic nights and talent competitions, most notably taking 2nd place at a competition in Orlando, where he performed in front of 10,000 spectators.
His debut album, “This is How My Life Goes”, expresses Abenz’ familiarity with the streets’ violence and adversity. He addresses issues and tells stories about his real life experiences, while engrossing listeners with his catchy choruses and hip beats. Abenz is a powerful and poignant voice bringing a much-needed positive message to the rap world.
