Ed Wordz: Runs in the Family

By: Victor Ortiz
Staff Writer

Sacramento’s underground hip-hop scene wouldn’t be so unique if it wasn’t rich with talented artists such as Sacramento native, up and coming hip-hop artist and independent label; Eyes Wyde Entertainment, founder Damond Edwards; who goes by the name of Ed Wordz when he performs and know to his friends and family as D-Money.

“If you’re going to do something, do it,” says Edwards.

With his upcoming album “Here It Iz!” set to drop early ‘07, the Sacramento hip-hop scene will be rushing to book shows, purchase albums and meet and greet Edwards.

Walking into local venue, The Library on Folsom Blvd., the crowd piled thick in anticipation of what was to come: Ed Wordz performing live.

His swagger and demeanor resembled someone who had grown up knowing what music truly was.

“It runs through my veins,” he says.

Honing his skills as a youngster was easy for Edwards; coming from a musical family and the sounds of gospel, R&B, soul as well as a variety of different music.

Being in the underground hip-hop scene, Edwards has worked his way up with hard work and determination but will never forget where he came from. He has worked with artists such as The Roots, Tha Alkoholics, KRS ONE and many more hot hip-hop heads.

Record executives should be lining up to get a chance to work with this guy. With beats and swagger similar to Jay-Z and E-40, you’ll get a feel of what kind of style Edwards exudes. Coming off as very diverse, this artist not only raps on a “Fresh” level, as his song portrays but he also has a spoken word background, so on an a cappella tip, he knows how to pull lyrics and beats together in harmony.


As a historian of music, Edwards lives by musical life-codes; knowing that he will live and die by what he believes is ethical within that realm.

“I’m young, black and crafty/I got game and street savvy/I can beel a ‘Jane’/Haters stay mad at me/I’m earning change, pushin’ Cadi in the rain/I feel like a bully, dog, I’m pushing everything/I’ve got street fame, hoop game and school units/Got grind money, work pay and a summertime birthday/I got d*mn dear a diamond for my first name/The only thing I don’t got today is a Ten Day!” Lyrics from single, “I’m Fresh” from his to-be-released album, “Here It Iz.”

The lyrics in this song show how proud he is to be doing what he is doing on a expert tip. His music is produced in such a professional and yet humbling fashion that there would be no doubt that this Edwards will make it to the top.

“Producing top music, sitting on 20-acres,” says Edwards about his goals 10-years from now.
A former basketball standout, he now coaches younger children to play the sport that he truly loves.

“It’s my way of giving back what was given to me as a kid,” says Edwards.

With a level head on his shoulders and an education in marketing and communications, it won’t be long before we start seeing his face all around.

“He’s up and coming, he’s going to be something,” says an anonymous fan at the show.

Learn more about Edwards by visiting his MySpace page at: http://www.myspace.com/edwordz.