Deaf rapper Sean Forbes releases new album “Little Victories” and performs in Detroit

THE DAILY MOTH: 

Last week Sean Forbes, in Detroit, made multiple appearances for news channels and gave a performance for his new album, “Little Victories.” Check it out! 

SEAN FORBES: 

Right now we’re going to Fox 2 News for a live performance on television!

(Video clips of Forbes and his crew packing up, driving to, and setting up for the Fox 2 performance) 

NATE QUALLS: 

We’re going live soon! 

FORBES, WITH REPORTER: 

It’s great to be back and put music out.

(Forbes signing with lyrics in background) 

FORBES: 

That was fun! I always enjoy performing live on TV. It means if you mess up, you mess up. You just have to keep on going. But I feel great! It felt perfect. 

(Video cuts to a different location -- “Third Man Records.” It is nighttime in the city. There are many people packed in a building and performers are onstage.) 

FORBES: 

It’s my first album in seven years. Seven! 

(Forbes signing on stage) 

FORBES: 

The reason for “Little Victories” is because I felt it was the right time. I just woke up one morning and said let’s go! 

(Forbes signing on stage) 

FORBES: 

That one line in Little Victories where I say  “Don’t feel sorry for me” -- I’m talking to anyone who might say “Aww, that’s a nice story. A deaf man who’s a musician. Ooh, wow!” I’m not asking for that. I’m asking you to respect me as a musician, as an artist, and as someone who is really passionate about music and sharing it with people. 

(Forbes signing a duet with his father, Scott as crowds cheer) 

FORBES: 

Words can’t describe the feeling I have right now for the support of the community, the support of the Michigan community and not just Michigan but all over. Many people drove from Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Minnesota, all over, to Detroit to see this performance. I’m really honored to be honest. 

FAN: 

There was so much energy. I really love it! 

FAN #2: 

The music was so loud! I had a lot of fun! 

JOJO FORBES: 

Good show! 

THE DAILY MOTH: 

Thanks Sean for letting me to be a moth on the wall for your performances! It is now his goal for people to buy his album. He’s doing well. Can you explain this? 

FORBES: 

Really, right now we are in the top 20 on iTunes, Amazon, Google Play, and I’ve never dreamed to see a deaf person to be up there. This week the purchases and sales will be tallied towards the biggest one of them all -- the Billboard Charts. I’m really looking forward to that. 

THE DAILY MOTH: 

Nice. How can we support you? 

FORBES: 

 Go to DeafandLoud.com and click on “Buy Now.” Buy it! 

THE DAILY MOTH: 

Thank you for your time, Sean Forbes! 

FORBES:

Thanks!