Poole gets national look on awards show
Raymond Emile Poole, a Morgan City native known by the stage name Mo B. Dick, performed live for the 26th annual American Music Awards on Jan 11.
Poole, the sone of Raymond and Ann Poole of Morgan City, performed his gold single "I Miss My Homies" while his cousin, Master P., who also has roots in Morgan City, and rapper Silkk the Shocker chanted the lyrics with him.
He shared the stage that night with other such well-known performers as Garth Brooks, Celine Dion, and Will Smith.
Master P., CEO of the Baton Rouge-based No Limit Records, captured the Rap/Hip Hop Artist of the Year award, besting such notables as Puff Daddy and The Beasty Boys.
Poole and the Beast by the Pund production team of No Limit Records produced more than 300 songs in 1998 alone, dominating the "Billboard" charts and sales figures.
The team has been featured in publications such as "Source," "Vibe" and "Rap Pages." The group has even tried its hand at movie sound trachs, producing sings for several movies including "I Got the Hook Up" and "Rhymes and Reasons."
Poole credits his success to a strong belief in God and to the people who supported him in making his ambitions a reality.
His advice to other aspiring artists?
"Never give up on your dreams and alwats do the right thing."
