100 BARS MAGAZINE 007 Mar/Apr 2014 | Page 107

Dunks: Guru. Guru was one of my biggest inspirations, and I think he’s one of the flyest rappers to this day. R.I.P Guru. Qtip. I think myself and Tip would kill a track, on some funky steez! Q is the man! Apollo Brown. One of the best producers going at the moment; he has bangers. I would love to jump on one. Skyzoo. I’m a massive Sky fan. I think he’s one of the smoothest rappers out! He is massively underrated. Rakim. Because it’s Rakim! That was hard to answer. I’ve never actually thought about that; I’m sure I’ve missed about a hundred people. Novie Blendz: If you could create a “Dream Battle Event”, what matchups would you put on your card (you can choose both AU and International battlers)? Novie Blendz: What does “battle rap” truly mean to you? Dunks: For me, it’s a way to promote myself and what I do while still having fun and being able to pay someone out [insult someone] without getting into a fight. Novie Blendz: That makes sense. (Novie laughs) I am not mad at you for that! Who do you plan on battling next? Dunks: Whoever is offered, I guess; it’s not really up to me. Hopefully I get the chance for some more international opponents; [that’s] definitely a better look for me. Novie Blendz: Who’s on your list of top five battlers; locally in AU and internationally? Novie Blendz: Dopeness on that site. Can you please tell me, where does the name “Dunks” come from? Dunks: I was actually given the name by a friend, who I still make music with today. It was based purely on my love for basketball and the fact that I can’t dunk. Novie Blendz: (Novie laughs) Do you know when your first title defense will be? Dunks: Unsure at this time, I haven’t heard any word as of yet — hopefully soon. I’m getting the itch to battle again. Novie Blendz: Cool. Where can fans, readers and supporters find you? “I can tell you one thing; I am definitely here to stay. This isn’t a part-time thing [for me] like I notice it is for a lot of these other guys.” — Dunks Dunks: Not too sure about matchups, but I’d love to have the likes of: Hitman Holla, Tony D, Bender, Pat Stay, Rone, T-Rex, and Ill Will on a card. Novie Blendz: Interesting! What’s something that you want people to understand about yourself as an artist? Dunks: I can tell you one thing; I am definitely here to stay. This isn’t a part-time thing [for me] like I notice it is for a lot of these other guys. Dunks: Locally, in no particular order: Greeley, Dunn D, Manaz Ill, Epps, an BW'