Engineers & Producers Issue # 1 Engineers & Producers Issue # 1 | Page 35

Why do you continue to do music?

I get no greater feeling than playing in front of a live crowd feeding off their energy and it is become my way of releasing all of my thoughts I pour out my heart through my pen and into my music.

Why do you pursue group (band) activities and not focus on solo pursuits? (if applicable)

I wouldn't say I prefer I am however in a group Golden State union we are union in all have solo careers I focus equally on both my attention to my crew in my solo work.

Have you had, or still have another career that is not in the music industry?

I've been into body modification for many years.

Who is your music idol?

I would have to say to people Sage Francis and Slug from Atmosphere.

Who do you look up to in the industry?

Murs Is a big one but slug of atmosphere has accomplished a lot I would have to say both are people I look up to do to their motivation and focus on their careers in doing this all independently.

What influences your music?

I've been told and cold by many people a storyteller rapper I commonly used the term true story because I base my music off of true events in my life.

Who are your musical influences?

I'm influenced by allmusic anything from the doors to atmosphere Aesop rock the real Aesop, on the way to country music.

Have you ever met or played with your musical idol(s)?

Yea I've had the opportunity to meet Murs and play an after party show for Atmosphere.

When did you start playing music professionally?

2002.

When did you know that you wanted music to be your career?

2002.

How did you break into the music industry?

By not giving up.

Who helped you get into the music industry?

Darkside Productionz, Sweat Beats an so many more.

Have you ever released an album?

Yea, 4 The first was sleeper cell project then Gemini timeline then emotional investment in my most recent project is called basically basic I've also done one group album is going to stay in Golden Start union called Goldrush.

How did you get shows and other gigs?

Facebook mostly and all the good people I've met.