Rapper hopes to educate youth with anti-suicide message
Video production by ‘Mentality’ Huckins involves his familyand friends
Elijah “Mentality” Huckins lives with his wife Sheri, and daughters Kayla, 12, and Christine, 3, in Vancouver. Huckins, a former Washougal resident, recorded his CD “Risk It All” at Good Job Studio, in Portland. He hopes his single “Leaf on a Limb” will inspire youth and their parents to talk about the tragic reality of suicide. Several friends and family members participated in the making of the video. Contributed by Mentality Huck
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
A former Washougal resident is hoping to make a difference, particularly in the lives of youth.
Elijah "Mentality" Huckins recently released a suicide prevention and awareness music video "Leaf on a Limb." It is among the songs on his CD "Risk It All."
In addition to hoping to reach as many youth as possible, Huckins thinks the video could be a great tool for parents.
"Parents could use it to communicate with their children about this tragic reality," he said. "This video shows what is left behind and most importantly that there is help and hope. These are not just actors but people who have really lost someone to suicide."
