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Exxpose: Give us some of your history related to your upbringing? Cross: I was raised in southern California mostly in a single parent home, but both my parents were active in my life and upbringing. Exxpose: What’s your style of music? Cross: I am a rap artist, but I produce just about any kind of music. Exxpose: Where does your creativity stem from? Put us in the mind of you as a creative recording artist... Cross: My creativity stems from what is s around me and my life in general. Exxpose: What are your thoughts on remaining consistent in the music business? Cross: Just staying relevant and open minded. Exxpose: Who have you worked with in the past? Have you done collaborations or are you open to any partnerships with your projects? Cross: I've worked with a lot of regional artist no majors, but I'm willing to work with anyone. Exxpose: What has been the most difficult part of your journey in the entertainment industry? Cross: Finding people that are honest and real. That's a rare commodity. Exxpose: What is the one thing you want everyone to know about you? Cross: I build buildings from the ground up. Exxpose: How can people contact you? Cross: Call me 214.293.4647 or facebook me Cross Nu Renaissance Exxpose: At what point did you come to know that music was your passion? Cross: When it cost me to lose a relationship. At that point I knew music was my love. Exxpose: Is it necessary to invest money into yourself and your career? Cross: Is it necessary to self promote? Without both of those you can't grow or prosper. Exxpose: Who helped you to get where you are? Who are your agents, publicist, promoters, publishers and/or cross - NU RENAISSANCE managers. Please give them credit for where you stand in your career accordingly. Cross: God first and foremost, my parents, family, my clique, and the fans that support me. Exxpose: For the readers, explain how you title or define yourself in the industry and why? Cross: I'm a watcher. I pay attention to everything so that neither myself or any of my team will be taken advantage of. Without both of those you can't grow or prosper. Exxpose: 13) Do you feel that it is possible to get a buzz in your own community? Do you find that local communities support thriving ExxposeIf,Magazine If not, why not? so why? 14 artists Cross:It's possible to get a buzz but the people that know you never really respect you until you've made it so to speak.Then you also have the crabs in bucket to deal with it, but I never let anyone dictate what I can or can't do . artists If, so why? If not, why not? It's possible to get a buzz but the people that know you never really respect you until you've made it so to speak. Then Exxpose Magazine 15