A group of Camborne rappers, who were often moved on by the police when thy performed on the streets, are now showing off their talents on YouTube.
Roadrunnerz was formed after members Trigz, LZ, Twisted and Grizzly started attending Music for Youth sessions at CN4C's headquarters at the Elms in Redruth.
LZ, real name Ziggy Williams, said: "CN4C helped us to get off the streets from doing our illegal stuff to putting our time and effort into something more productive.
"We wanted to show people that not all youths should be stereotyped like yobs and that with all the support we are now able to aim higher towards success and off the streets."
Both LZ and Trigz (Aaron Williams – no relation) are now also working towards a Security Industry Authority licence to help them find jobs.
The Music for Youth sessions are run alongside Freestyle, a project which supports vulnerable teenagers in building confidence and skills and is co-funded by ESF Convergence and the Skills Funding Agency.
Anicka Dyer, CN4C youth and community development manager, said: "One session a week in Music for Youth and Freestyle involved encouraging young people to explore music.
"They could come in and have access to musical instruments and equipment and perform and record music.
"The Roadrunnerz came in one day and asked if they do their 'spittings' at the Elms.
"We found out it was a kind of rapping. They produced an amazing set of music which they took away and they have now organised a music festival in Redruth and are posting their music on YouTube.
Roadrunnerz was formed after members Trigz, LZ, Twisted and Grizzly started attending Music for Youth sessions at CN4C's headquarters at the Elms in Redruth.
LZ, real name Ziggy Williams, said: "CN4C helped us to get off the streets from doing our illegal stuff to putting our time and effort into something more productive.
"We wanted to show people that not all youths should be stereotyped like yobs and that with all the support we are now able to aim higher towards success and off the streets."
Both LZ and Trigz (Aaron Williams – no relation) are now also working towards a Security Industry Authority licence to help them find jobs.
The Music for Youth sessions are run alongside Freestyle, a project which supports vulnerable teenagers in building confidence and skills and is co-funded by ESF Convergence and the Skills Funding Agency.
Anicka Dyer, CN4C youth and community development manager, said: "One session a week in Music for Youth and Freestyle involved encouraging young people to explore music.
"They could come in and have access to musical instruments and equipment and perform and record music.
"The Roadrunnerz came in one day and asked if they do their 'spittings' at the Elms.
"We found out it was a kind of rapping. They produced an amazing set of music which they took away and they have now organised a music festival in Redruth and are posting their music on YouTube.
