Didn't Cha Know (Erykah Badu cover) by Saffire D'Soul
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Cyrus Da Virus
FU interviewed UK rapper Cyrus Da Virus:
I have been rapping since I was about 15. So about 17 yrs
How did you get your start?
As a battle emcee in the late 90's
Where did your name come from?
My name is a combination of my real name "CYRUS " and my Alta ego " Da virus"
How would you describe your sound?
My sound consists of an Old Skool vibe combined with cockney rhyming slang and positive lyrical content.
Who are your musical influences?
Bob Marley, Biggie, Redman, Wu Tang, Ty and Black Twang to name a few
You have a mixtape 'The Spliff tapes' now,everyone and their mum seems to be releasing mixtapes at the moment, what makes yours so different?
One of things that sets it apart from the rest is that it's a collaboration mixtape. Me and French rapping sensation "Ichelmee" run riot over classic hiphop beats. The plan was to pool our resources and create global recognition. Exposing me to Ichelmee's French fans and vice versa
Why are mixtapes so important to you as an artist?
To me I feel a Mixtape is important as it is fairly inexpensive to produce also as it is a free download and you do not intend to sell any of the songs you can use whatever beats u like.
The main thing is the FREE part though. It's also a chance to give something back to the loyal fans and at the same time entice new ones.
What inspires your music?
My music is inspired by everyday life and personal experiences. I just throw in a little light hearted hummer, lick and stick
Do you think the area you live in influences your lyrics and if so do you not worry that ‘outsiders’ may not get what you’re talking about?
No not at all, I keep it bilingual, why limit yourself ?
What’s the biggest/best show you’ve done?
I think that would have to be 2010 MMF (Miami music festival), I stayed at the Hilton and performed all weekend it was a very good experience.
As a new artist, if you could support any rapper on tour who would it be?
I'd like to support Pharoahe Monch we could perform the "My Life" track together, that would definitely bring the house down.
What’s next for you?
I am currently working on my new album "Da Saga Continues" which will be available later this year. So.......Watch this space!!!!
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NosViesNYC
Growing up in
the Bronx, Gerry Vies and Ralphy Vies have always taken fashion seriously.
Creating
NosViesNYC in 2010 they wanted their clothing line to be all about
individuality.
Taking their
name from a French meaning which translates to ‘Our Lives’ NosViesNYC are clothing pieces that symbolise art. Using their creativity to express their thoughts, moods and
experiences, NosVies isn’t simply clothes it’s actually a way of life.
With artists
such as Cam’ron, Keri Hilson and Coco & Breezy showing an interest in their
stuff and dreams of colloborating with Chris Brown and his upcoming line Mechanical Dummy and Theophilus London and his line RSVP, these two artistic 20 year olds are well on their way to success.
"Don't Ever Let Anyone Tell You How To Draw Your Own Art"-NosViesNYC
For more info on NosViesNYC:
www.nosviesnyc.com
www.twitter.com/Ralphy_Vies
www.twitter.com/Gerry_Vies
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Taken from his new mixtape 'Short & Sweet'
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Levi King
FU interviewed Bajan singer, songwriter, director and actor Levi King:
Your profile says that you’re a singer, songwriter, theatre
director and music producer in training, but which one came first and how did
you get into the others?
I first started out acting in Theatre and through this I developed
an interest in directing. I always loved music and eventually teamed up with
some colleagues at my secondary school and formed a singing group called AzMan.
Then the singing led to an interest in the production side of music.
What genre of music do AzMan sing?
It’s called Fling. It’s FLowing and sINGing in a Barbadian
accent and using Barbadian dialect and vernacular over danceable beats.
Occasionally we sing fusions of Fling and Soca, Fling and Ragga- Soca, Fling
and Reggae.
What inspires your songs?I’m inspired by personal experience, or sometimes the beat of a song may bring a topic out of me.
As a theatre director and someone who is interested in the theatre, what is your favourite theatre production and why?
"73" by a young Jamaican theatre company called
Quilt, "Jesus Christ Superstar" and "Odale's Choice" are in
them for sure. I like theatre that is different and inventive. In my mind these
pieces are on that level.
Who would you love to produce/write a song for and what
kind of song would it be?
Man, if I could produce or write a song for anyone, boy I don't
know.. There’s a lot of artistes I would love to work with; Damian Marley is
one for sure, K'Naan, Chris Brown, Adele the list is long. I like to write on a
range of topics but usually I prefer to deal with songs that inspire self
reflection. But I can get pretty hype too lol.
What’s next for you?I’m currently in the process of working with a few partners and creating a theatre company, then a film company. I will also be releasing a few singles with AzMan as well as another riddim with my production team.
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