MC Xcellence!’s “Wu Flu Pandemic” is Spreading Over the Internet

MC Xcellence! puts a new spin on infectious beat with “Wu Flu Pandemic,” his explosive new hip hop single that he hopes will raise more awareness about coronavirus.

“The song is meant to get the word out to people about the seriousness of this virus,” he explains. “Someone needs to get the word out on coronavirus in a way that youth will digest it because the news is all doom and gloom and frankly, most kids don’t pay attention to it.”

Produced by Neighborhood Watch and engineered and recorded by Andrew Valdez, “Wu Flu Pandemic” is a lighthearted, danceable track with great word play that pays homage to Wu-Tang Clan, one of MC Xcellence!’s favorite acts. “I hope to encourage people to practice good hygiene and to pay attention to symptoms to protect the populace,” he says.

It took Xcellence! less than a week to write and record the single. “I’m a very prolific writer, especially if I feel something in my soul. These words practically wrote themselves. I swear they were heaven sent.”

He drew inspiration from his social network feed, noticing the masses of people at Brazil Carnival and Venice Carnival that were ignoring the health risks of large gatherings. “I see my friends out there on social media just blissfully unaware of what’s going on in the world,” he says.

Xcellence! lays the blame on the CDC, World Health Organization and the President, arguing that they are downplaying the outbreak in fear of scaring the population and further hurting the economy. “This ignorance is bliss mentality has led to people not giving coronavirus the serious attention it warrants. We are not defined by tragedy but how we respond to it.”

As far as his response, Xcellence! refuses to fly. He canceled a birthday celebration trip to Australia and one to Brazil and even missed the Washington DC funeral of Michael “Snowy” Snowden, one of his dearest friends.

His message in “Wu Flu Pandemic” isn’t one of fear, but to simply be more careful, use better hygiene, wash hands, stay home if possible, and be aware that coronavirus is not an Asian, European or Middle eastern problem. It is a humanities problem.

MC Xcellence! introduced himself to hip hop five years ago with music that artfully blends urban beats and progressive house. His name, given to him by his fraternity brothers, is a nod at his desire to strive for perfection. He heads the independent label, Xcellent Music.

MC Xcellence!’s “Wu Flu Pandemic” is available now on all streaming platforms. Follow him on Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat and Instagram @ andrexcellence.

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