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What industry associations do you belong to?

I don't belong to any.

What are you trying to do in the industry?

Bridging the gap between mainstream an underground well maintaining my integrity as an artist.

What do you want to be known for or known as?

A great story telling rapper that made a difference in hip A great story telling rapper that made a difference and Hip-Hop.

What do you hope to get out of your involvement in the music industry?

I make music because I have a passion for it I've never wanted to be rich I just want to provide for my family by making what I love the most and that's music.

What do you hope to get out of your career in the music industry?

Nothing more than th nothing more than The memories I will create a legacy I want to leave behind.

What is your favorite quote?

True story.

What quote or sentence would you say best describes you and your music?

True stories.

What kind of music do you listen to?

Just about everything.

What are your top 6 favorite songs, either of yours or others?

On it all by Golden State union sea lion by Sage Francis God loves ugly by atmosphere grow together bye Notiz Yong Cream by the Wu-Tang Clan Woman no cry by Bob Marley.

How does music affect your mood?

I am in emotional writer so I would say my mood affects my music more than music affecting my mood.

What is your perspective of the current state of the industry?

As I said before I feel there's two industries when it come to hip hop the mainstream an the underground I feel that the mainstream is water down and only caters to the uneducated unfortunate youth of America and other countries when a song with only eight words can go platinum and go down in history as one of the greats it sickens me they're selling ignorance and false dreams in my opinion! With the underground it is far from perfect I believe the underground has more rappers/artists and fans people often confuse their friends for fans fans are people that do not know you and listen to you simply because you either inspire them or the enjoy your music.

What do you think will help the industry survive?

Making it harder for these uneducated emcees to get fame simply because of their beat shed some light on the fact it takes talent to write a true song.

When do you promote yourself?

Daily on all social media is an evening out link I have.

What are you currently working on?

My fifth solo album a compilation album with one of the members from my crew and a full crew album with Golden State Union.

Written by Mark Liebrand