OKEY!!! People! People!..Do I really need to introduce this kat to yal?...maybe i should just let yal peep one of his videos before we go into this interview.lol #GOBBLE!
STAN B ft. OBITA - Duck Down!!!
Satisfied???? Sho!!!
Stan B (23) is a rapper, sound engineer, event organizer and the brand ambassader of his own clothing label (Stan B
Clothing) based in soshanguve (pta) South Africa.
He started his own true
independent record label "Stan Producshizzle" in 2005. In 2009, Stan B
released his first mixtape "Da Stan B Trill Code 101" and went on to
perform one of the tracks on Shiz Niz. Daily Sun Newspaper also made an
article about him. He also went to Jam Alley the same year and the
following year 2010 as a contestant.
In 2010, Stan B released a
collaboration mixtape with Blood Music Ent. rapper "St Tanic" called St
Tanic v/s Stan B - Gangbangin' & Trappin' mixtape which was released
digitally.
2011, Stan B released his second solo mixtape "Polar
Bear Swag Mixtape". 2012 Stan B started hitting the airwaves with tracks
such as "abafana baya gala" which he did with the Channel O award
winning Joburg based rapper Obita. The track did well on 5fm, Yfm and
ikwekwezi fm.
2013 has been a very productive year for Stan B.
With 3 music videos on high rotation on Channel O and all 3 singles
"Duck Down ft. Obita", "The Money" and the latest "Abuti Nice" on
various national and local radio stations. He also had the opportunity
to perform at YoTv alongside Maggz and Jaziel Brothers.
Stan B has
collaborated with artists like kulprit now known as Dumza, Boy Wonda,Rec Rymer,
Jay Stash, Joint Pusher, Da Spilaz, Siya Shezi to name a few. He is
currently working on his first album which is due to be released in
March 2014.
"INTERVIEW"
Q:STAN
B! Welcome! Whats the first song you ever did when you jumped on the
MIC?..How did the people respond to your music then,compared to now?... A: Can't remember but it was around 2004 over an international beat. My family were the first to hear and everyone was excited.....
Q:Who inspired you to do music?... A:EMINEM
Q:Do you think the music industry gives a fair advantage to unsigned Hip Hop Artists?...
A:Yea it does, though its very hard so dudes tend to think they are disadvantaged.
Q:Are you signed to any Record Label in South Africa?..
A:I'm signed to my own label, Stan Producshizzle...
Q:What do we expect from you in the near future?...
A:My face all over TV, Magazines and tracks all over radio. Basically pushing music and my brand...
Q:Any projects that you are currently working on and with who?...
A:I'm currently working on my album which will be released early next year...
Q:As
an up-coming Hip Hop artist,we sure you had lots of challenges and
sacrifices just to make a name for yourself,what kept you going,are you
doing it for the love or money?
A:Both, I came a long way and the thought of giving up
on everything iv worked for keeps me going. Hip-hop in general also
keeps me motivated, I listen to a lot of motivational rappers who are
like teachers to me..
Stan B with SPEEDY
Q:Who are your top 5 hip hop artists in Africa?..
A:1. Ice Prince 2. L-tido 3. Pro 4. P Square 5. Siya Shezi.
Stan B with DJ OSKIDO
Q:One word that describes your music?...
A:"Realistic"
Q:Any Word Out advice you have to say to upcoming hip hop artists?...
A:Its a tough industry but nothing beats hard work. Keep marching like my bro Jay Stash said, awe!
Stan B with SPIKIRI
Well there you have it fam!!! Dude doesn't say much though,keeps it plain and understandable lol.You can catch him or in other words contact him through these social sites:
#WOHHTeam would like to wish Stan B all the best towards his music career!!
Before we head out yal can check out this exclusive download link for the new single of this kat making a hella buzz in the Hip Hop game.S/O!! @yungDboy_EnvyMe
"Paul McCartney Flow"Sick Tune!!! We Fux wid it!This is by far one of his best songs! #S/O!
From the very heart of Lusaka city is an emcee who goes by the name of Slick-One( others myt kno him as Slick-Uno), he's been an underground rapper for a few years now but this year he decided to hit the mainstream after he dropped part 2 of his 1st solo mixtape title CREAM (cash rules everything around me). Its been barely 3months after the release of CREAM 2 n slick-one is already working on another mixtape wich he chose to call "Legacy". The mixtape is set 2 feature quite a number of lsk based emcees n the 1st joint 2 b released off the legacy mixtape is "300" wich features Rec Rymer @boyrymer n The Problem @ShawnP109. The beat was produced by T Nyc n recorded @ nu era records.
*walking up to the stage* *throws deuces to the crowd* *salutes the VIP* *Magix Linx Singing the hook in the background*
Ayt cut the music. *Takes off shades* *Crowd going crazy*
"FEELS GOOD TO BE HERE. AFRICA HOW YOU DOING!!!!"
*Clears throat* Ladies and Gentlemen, I nor my words cant begin to describe the excitement and pride running through me as i address you all. It a great day for Zambian Hip Hop. Today, we journey into the KNOW, with the hope and ambition to dig deeper. Alegend in his own making, his talent and personality is without a dout unmatched.
Although, I can tell you that he was the first to have a hip-hop record, produced and released in Zambia by a Zambian artist or i could tell you he has the first Zambian Mixtape released commercially in Zambia. READ MORE ON CRISIS Mr.Swagger Born in Lusaka, Zambia, Africa. Crisis Mr. Swagger is not your typical Hip-Hop artist. Very few have been able to survive and adapt to change. Mr. Swagger has been able to switch to current times by setting trends that suit the times. The artist formerly known as C.R.I.$.I.$ is a symbol of dedication and commitment to one's dreams.
Currently working on a new album to be titled B.I.G (Business is Good), the artist is restructuring and showing more diversity than ever.
Today were going to be discussing a few issues you might already know about. He will be talking to us about his Grammy invitation (of course), the Zambia music industry, his music career, e.t.c. Put on your seat-belts.
1.Looking at the hip hop
scene when you started out as compared to now, what has gone wrong?
ANS:
I can’t say that everything is wrong but, I know that some fundamentals have
been lost.
In
anything you’re doing in life, you have to understand where you’re coming from.
I know Hip-Hop from its inception and, I’ve studied and watched every step of
it.
When
people don’t totally understand the culture, they end up doing or saying the
wrong thing. You don’t hear Kwaito artists saying that their music is Hip-Hop
just because they want to be associated to that culture. They have given it a
different name because the final product may have ramblings of rap but, it is
not Hop-Hop music. It’s a derivative form. So, I guess it’s safe to say that
most peeps have an identity crisis J
#WOHH
2.We know you have so many, but what are
your Top 5 hiphop moments of your career?
ANS:
1.When I first heard GrandMaster Flash and
The Furious Five, I knew that rapping was going to be my bread and butter.
2.When my cousin, Walter Zebron gave me a
cassette tape of ‘It’s a Big Daddy Thing,’ an album by Big Daddy Kane. I
listened to it until the tape got caught in the head and cut. I fixed it and
kept listening to it every day and, that’s when I figured out how to play with
metaphors and similes.
3.When the late, great Mike Tabor played
my music and gave me a shout out on Radio Mulungushi, now known as Radio Four.
We named ourselves ‘The Negro League’ after an American sports team that was not allowed to
participate in major league Baseball because they were black. We used that name
because we didn’t get a chance to shine even though we wanted it badly and knew
that we sounded better than some of the guys we heard on the radio. Most people
don’t know that Mike Tabor was a former Black Panther who moved to Zambia in
exile. I was fascinated by his history so, when he mentioned us on radio it was
unbelievable and it felt special.
4.When Channel-O played my ‘One Day’ video
and people started requesting to get it played over and over. It was
unbelievable because the video was one of the cheapest one’s playing on that
channel but, people related to the story so much that they cared less about the
visuals. Eventually, I was invited to perform at The Channel-O music video
awards, making me the first Zambian musician to grace that stage.
5.When I released ‘Electric Boogie.’ I’ve
always been fascinated by G-Funk so, being able to craft a track with that
sound was a great achievement.
#WOHH
You got to the
Grammys. You weren't nominated or awarded but you got there. What was the
atmosphere like around all those stars and legends?
- Tell us about when
you met J. Cole, Just Blaze e.t.c
WELCOME TO THE GRAMMYS
(L-R) J.COLE , CRISIS
ANS:
In my heart, I’ve always known myself so, I’ve never been fazed by being around
people in my industry that may be advanced or ahead of what we are used to
seeing in my country. However, I know that not many people make it there and it
was a blessing. Meeting Just Blaze was funny because, at firat I mistook him
for R&B singer, The Dream. So, when we started vibing, I started talking
about Christina Milian and the kids….because The Dream used to be married to
her. Anyway, somewhere in the middle of the conversation, something didn’t feel
right and I was like “Oh F*ck!” You’re Justin and then we both laughed and
re-started the conversation on the right track. Lol
(L-R) CRISIS , JUST BLAZE
So,
we started chopping it up, outside the auditorium in the Staples Centre because
there was something going on…. I think Nikki Minaj was doing some Catholic
performance that I wasn’t really cool with because to a degree, I thought some
parts of her performance were disrespectful towards God and, I didn’t want to
continue watching it.
Anyway,
during this time, Justin and I started discussing music and, I told him that I
wanted his input on a track called ‘Roses Are Red.’ I felt like the track had
elements only he would understand. While we were talking, Lupe Fiasco came by
and Just Blaze introduced me to him. We greeted each other and, didn’t really
get a chance to kick it because he was rushing out to a studio session. Right
after, Cory Gunz showed up and, we started talking about music and future
projects with Just Blaze. Right in the middle of the conversation, J. Cole
showed up with his mum and he greeted us all. Just Blaze pulled out his camera
and, we all started taking pictures of each other and exchanging phones to help
get shots of one another.
His
mum was the one that actually took the picture of him and I. She’s a pretty
well-grounded woman and she seemed very down to earth when I spoke to her.
I
met so many people that night; I would need a whole book to write about the
various encounters. It was an amazing experience that taught me many lessons
about the industry and some of the things that work in the background. It’s
bigger than what you just see when you watch it from the outside looking in.
The
most impressive performances I saw live at The Grammys were by Coldplay, Chris
Brown, Adele and, Sir Paul McCartney.
#WOHH
3.Diamond Chain. Update?
ANS:
I created Diamond Chain Music to help artists that had the talent but needed
guidance in their growth in order for them to deliver a higher level of what
they were already doing. One thing I’ve always loved doing is teaching
musicians how to deliver quality music by sharing my knowledge with them in the
studio. Some artists won’t tell you but, a lot of them have been under my
coaching but, they be fronting when you ask them. At the end of the day, Chuck
Norris still got his ass kicked by Bruce Lee because that’s the person that
taught he what he knows. Ntepe Ni Ntepe! You can’t take away the stripes of a
Zebra. Every African should know this by now. It’s no mystery.
Bottom
line is, I continue to nurture artists even if it means just giving the
technical advice in order for them to advance their careers and
professionalism.
#WOHH
4.You recently changed you reverbnation
info from Lusaka, Zambia to Perth Australia. Its a move that a lot of people
haven't really gotten there grip around. Was it because you moved up there or
it’s because you feel there's no major music competition in Zambia?
ANS:
The bottom line is, it would be odd for me to be competing with the local
Zambian acts when my presence is overseas. Also, It’s in my best interest to
explore other markets and grow my industry knowledge in places outside my
comfort zone.
#WOHH
5.Speaking about Zambia, which local
industry artists does C.R.I.$.I.$. listen to?
ANS:
1.Chef
187 has got a delivery from the heart and, he’s passionate about what he does.
He has the fire inside and, that’s a blazing heart.
2.Pompi
has got a good vibe going on that’s capable of going places. He’s found his
identity and, that’s a good place to be as an artist. He’s young and making
wise decisions. The only thing I found funny was when he defined ‘Ras’ which he
says a lot in his music. I have Jamaican friends that taught me Patois. Nuff
said J
3.Slap
Dee is pretty good when it comes to maintaining a local vibe connecting with
the people and, his fans especially. Sometimes, I might listen to the first 60
seconds of a song and stop. When I hear a good song by him, I will play the
whole track.
4.Macky 2 is very raw with the way he does
things and, I like that in him. He’s another one that’s very connected with the
locals. I like the fact that, he has good word play and uses that to his
advantage. I’d like to see Flava boy, his alter ego and Macky 2 come together
in a more street orientated way, using Hip-Hop.
5.JK has got to be one of the best voices
in Zambian music. I don’t know why he was not recognized by the Zambian Music
Awards. I guess it’s the whole crabs in a bucket attitude that we have in
Zambia. People like pulling each other down and, when they see someone moving
up, they’ll pull him down, even if it means hurting themselves or their
reputations in the end. They didn’t even give him an honourable mention when
he’s done so much for the Industry.
6.My bonus artist would be Cactus Agony.
People need to look out and watch this dude. He’s been practicing and
perfecting his style for a long time so, I think the blade is finally sharp and
ready to cut now. He’s crazy nice with his ragga. I would just like to see him
work with producers that can cross Hip-Hop, R&B and Ragga. That’s the sound
he needs with a mix of the African drum in there.
#WOHH
Your Top 5 local acts?
ANS:
1.JK
2.Macky 2
3.Pompi
4.Slap Dee
5.Catus Agony or Chef 187
#WOHH
The hiphop path has diverted. Others now think its kalindula,
others think its AfroPop or RnB or some stuff like that. What does the pioneer
of Zambian hiphop say HIP HOP is? Your Definition?
ANS:
Hip-Hop is a broad conglomerate of artistic forms that originated as a specific
street subculture within the African slaves and then was popularized in places
like the South Bronx communities during the 1970s in New York City. It’s
characterized by four distinct elements, all of which represent the different
manifestations of the culture: rap music (aural), Turntablism or
"DJing" (aural), breaking (physical) and graffiti art (visual). While
these have contrasting methods of execution, they find unity in their common
association to the poverty and violence underlying the historical context that
birthed the culture. It was as a means of providing a reactionary outlet from
such urban hardship that "Hip Hop" initially functioned, a form of
self-expression that could reflect upon, proclaim an alternative to, try and
challenge or merely evoke the mood of the circumstances of such an environment.
Even while it continues in contemporary history to develop globally in a
flourishing myriad of diverse styles, these foundational elements provide
stability and coherence to the culture. The term is frequently used mistakenly
to refer in a confining fashion to the mere practice of rap music. It may sound
complex but, it’s less complicated for those that have grown to know and
understand it.
#WOHH
What do you have to
say about the Zambian hip Hop industry not having a proper system that can
track valid and official music sales statistics?
ANS:
In a time when technology is at our finger tips, we shouldn’t be having such
issues. This is part of the reason why I am not signed to a Zambian royalty’s
collection society. I’ve seen the flaws and, I was looked upon with frowning
faces when I suggested that this part of the industry needed to be fixed. We need
to stop settling for less and do what’s right even if it means working harder.
Once the foundation is laid, many generations that come after us will be able
to appreciate. It’s selfish of us to just see things as they are today and not
think about tomorrow. Also, utilizing BDS (Broadcast Data Systems) is something
that seems very far-fetched in Zambia. We don’t have the technology to even
pick up the Tag ID’s from the songs playing on our airwaves. When people stop
looking at music like a hobby maybe then, people will start look at numbers
because that’s where the money comes from.
#WOHH
Music. For the money, fame or both?
ANS:
I say have fun doing it and, milk the cow for all its worth.
#WOHH
"Fire Inside" shook the
continent. It was all over the place, and it still is. Wed like to take you
back to that moment when Magic Linx laced the final vocal on the chorus (the
verses are another issue). Did you visualize a track that would raise you to a
whole new level in the Zambian Music Industry?
ANS:
Young Fyre produced that track. He’s worked with Young Jeezy, Lil Wayne, Rick
Ross and T-Pain amongst others so, when I got the track, we tried to record it
in the night but couldn’t come up with anything. We went to bed and then I woke
up at 4AM and told Lynx to wake up. I felt this chant come into my head like
magic and then Lynx picked it up and we started putting it together. I remember
telling him, I wanted him to adopt a Bob Marley type of style when singing. I recorded
my verse and told Camstar to get a taxi to come to the studio at 6AM. He came
through, laced his verse and that’s all she wrote. I mixed it down and the
track was born. In fact, the beat title was actually called ‘The Fire Inside’
and it was just perfect for the vibe that we wanted to put out. I visualized a
stadium singing the African chant in the chorus.
ANS:
I made a version without his verse because, that’s how the original was supposed
to be so, I still went ahead and made it. People loved and it and, I was glad
about that too. I hardly make remixes so, this was one of those rare occasions.
#WOHH
You've worked with a number of local and international artists,
give us the Top 5 International and local artists that you can say you had
the best time working with?
ANS:
1.Sean
Paul is the most professional person I’ve ever worked with. We were promoting
our concert in Zimbabwe and, he and I worked very well in making sure that we
got the word out about the concert through the media.
2.I’ve
always missed working with my late friend, Levins Mwanza. He and I also went
through a lot together and, we understood each other while sharing great humour
in the studio and out. I was also fascinated by his vast knowledge of music.
When I wanted him to sing like Luther Vandross on a song, he would understand
exactly what I meant. His work ethic was amazing and he had the studio attitude
that I often like to see in artists. Above all this, he was a brother for life.
3.TK of
Romaside Studio’s is another person that I really enjoyed working with. We
played hard and worked even harder. He understood where I was coming from and
even added ideas to make the tracks stand out.
4.Camstar
is a good rapper to work with. I like the fact that, he listens and takes
advice in the studio. I remember when he found me recording ‘Lights, Camera,
Action.’ He found me making the beat and he really liked it. He wanted to jump
on the song and, I refused to put him on the song because, I had a concept of
mentioning movie titles that I didn’t want anyone else to use. I wrote a list
of movie titles for the song. I told him what the idea was and, in the end I
decided that I was going to put him on verse one. He took my advice and did a
great job with the concept. That was fun.
5.Please allow me to do this. This one is
a mixed bag: I enjoyed working with Lil Flip because; he was all about his
business. We were in Ohio, USA. He came to the studio and we got straight down
to work. He had his verse ready in a short space of time. He pulled out his
iPhone and in a few minutes he was reading lyrics off it and spitting on the
Mic. I’ve also always loved working with my peeps, Jon Woo, Profyle, Ray Grams,
A.D., D-Roots, The Dogz 4 Life camp in L.A., Hollywood Actress Catherine
Lidstone is also an amazing person to work with. The people in this mixed bag
are great to work with because, we all understand Hip-Hop for what it actually
is and, we all appreciate the art.
#WOHH
This is a common topic, HATE. They
say the harder you work, the greater they come. How's your hate meter looking?
lol
With some loyal fans
ANS:
I realized that, a lot of people that hated on me were those that wanted to do
what I was doing or had the same dreams but were stuck on stupid. They say
“Mysery loves company.” When people fail at achieving certain goals, instead of
dusting themselves off and getting back up, they pick up the dirt from the
ground and throw it in the backs of those walking past them, instead of just
saying “Help! I’ve fallen and I can’t get up.”
Rappers
have sent me DM’s (Direct Messages) on Twitter where they tell me how much they
admire me and really need my help. When they get an interview, they don’t even
mention that they've really wanted to work with me or that I’m one of the
artists they look up to. What I want to know is who is running the circus when
dudes are clowning around?
#WOHH
You
have a wife and an adorable daughter. How does your career affect your family
life?
ANS:
Sometimes, you gotta make sacrifices. You can’t let the family suffer on the
strength of trying to make things happen for yourself. You have to keep a
balance. I’m blessed enough to have a wife that admires me for who I am minus
the fame and glory.
#WOHH
What do you think about the music awards systems and
policies in Zambia?
ANS:
The funny thing about The Zambian Music Awards is, they got in touch with me
because they wanted me to take part but, I told them to pay for my flight to
Zambia from Australia. They didn’t have the money apparently so, they decided
to not mention my name and the foundation that I built for Hip-Hop in Zambia
because of that. I didn’t take it personal that they couldn’t afford to pay for
my flight. I just know that it’s typical for Zambian organizers to do that.
They would rather spend thousands of dollars on foreign artists that have not
even contributed to the growth of the local arts. However, refusing to mention
my foundation is trying to erase history that was written by God. You can hide
it but the truth always comes out.
In
saying that, I just want to say that, I’ve seen Innocent Kalaluka grow from
strength to strength but, at the same time you have people trying to pull him
and his team down for the great efforts that he’s made. It’s understandable
that the award shows are not perfect but the fact that the effort is being made
is a good sign in itself.
#WOHH
For the Zambian Music
industry to grow to be one of the most respected in the region, continent and
world, what do we need to change about ourselves and do you think its too late
for us to get out there musically?
ANS:
Be true to yourself, follow your dreams, wake up and reach further than the
vision you had in the night.
#WOHH
What
do u miss about Zambia?
ANS:
Being able to directly contribute to the growth of the youth by nurturing them
and giving them advice on various issues that affect them.
I
miss my people and my family too. I have a lot of connections on and off the
streets that make things happen for me at the drop of a call and, I am so used
to that. It feels like a part of me is missing now.
ANS:
My wife first heard it over the phone and, she totally liked it. I was
listening to music by Eurythmics and, that’s what inspired the song. It’s based
on fantasy as well as real life experiences. Also, I grew up listening to
artists like PK Chishala, Mulemena Boys and Paul Ngozi. They told a lot of
stories in their music and that’s why I switched it up on verse two and three.
I was thinking about witch craft in Africa and some of the magic we see in
movies like Shrek. Lol
#WOHH
The U.O.E.N.O remix-freestyle you
dropped is MURDER. You mentioned a number of things and here what we
managed to "steal" from it:
"I FLIP THE
SCRIPT WHEN IM SICK OF YOUR S***, GIVE SOLDIERS ORDERS, GET YOU
SLAUGHTERED"
-A general
warning to the masses?
ANS:
Certain questions are best left unanswered like certain puzzles were not
created to be put together. They were made to help you think before you move.
When
I used this line, I was inspired by the writer of Game of Thrones because,
whenever he feels like, he can just change the story and delete certain
characters, totally throwing audiences off balance.
"OUT IN LA I MADE
FRIENDS WITH THE CRIPS AND BLOODS"
-Still mates?
ANS:
Yeah, they kept telling me that they were going to put me through an initiation
to join the gang. It was a joke that kept going but, they respected me enough
because I respected myself. They also came to admire my deep rooted heritage
and where I came from. They were fascinated by my story and some of them found
it really amazing that I was a dude from Africa that’s been around the world
and now living in Australia with a beautiful wife and family.
People
that join gangs are normal people like you and I. Some of them are looking for
a sense of belonging because they grew up without family and the only education
they have is off the street OG’s that know nothing but living for the day. They
respected that I showed them unconditional love without judging them and, it
was mutual.
"THIS IS MY LAST
CHANCE, NO BRAKES."
ANS:
As you said, the track was murder and, that was me just saying that I am going
hard on the song like I won’t get another opportunity to express myself ever!
"TOLD ME CRISIS
YOU GO HARD YOU THE ONE WANA WORK WITH DRE, THEN RELOAD IT"
-Dr, Dre?
ANS:
Yeah, my connect from Interscope Records told me, if you want to work with Dre,
you need to bring more material for us to listen to. You’re in a good place
because nobody has denied your talent. We want to hear more. So, I went back to
the studio to reload it and, I’ve been working ever since.
"I WAS KINDA
JELOUS OF KENDRICK LAMAR TRYING TO GET DOCS ATTENTION BUT, HE STOLE IT"
-You know we just had
to ask about that. Tell us about it.
ANS:
When I first went to Interscope Records, they actually told me to leave
because, I was trying to meet Jimmy Iovine and, I was passing business cards
around. I didn’t know it was against company policy to do that in their
premises. The next week I went there, because I had made some connects with
someone in the office. I hired a car and drove to Santa Monica without a
license. I was told that Dr. Dre was busy at his new house in the hills,
building a wine cellar in the basement so, I didn’t get to see him. The next
time I tried to see him, I was told he was busy working with Kendrick Lamar and
he hadn’t been to the office in days. I had just seen Kendrick performing at
Coachella and, I felt like he didn’t do the best and could have done better
because the stage was amazing and the crowd was just looking for good music and
great performances so, I felt like I could have done better had I been given
that opportunity and… to a degree, I felt jealous and didn’t understand why Dr.
Dre had spent so much money on artists that didn’t know what to do with the
opportunity that he had given them. However, in the end, I came to realize that
Kendrick was actually much more serious than I thought. I started to pay
attention to the moves he was making and, I realized that my perception was
wrong.
"WHEN YOU GET A
FLAT WHEEL ON YOUR ROAD TO THE TOP GOTTA FIX IT, U.O.E.N.O"
-how many "flat
tires" have you had to fix in the past and how did you deal with them?
ANS:
Experience is the best teacher. Some things happen in my life that make people
think “What is he doing?” However, these are situations that have played over
and over in my life. I never fear when they happen because, I know myself and
where I am going
"I WILL HURT YOU
FOR THIS. THE DAY WILL COME, WHEN U THINK YOU ARE SAFE AND HAPPY, AND YOUR JOY
WILL TURN TO ASHES IN YOUR MOUTH. AND YOU WILL KNOW THE DEBT IS PAYED"
(snippet)
this has brought us
much thought. Was this directed at anyone in particular?
ANS:
I got that from The Game of Thrones. I guess I felt like George R.R. Martin
when he wrote the book. If you read the book or watch the TV series, you’ll
find that nothing goes as expected and, I like its unpredictability. In saying
that, I just want to say that I am a patient man. Great rivers of our time have
ran dry so, don’t expect me to always be the same about things.
– He sent me one of his demo’s and, my first thought was “It’s a pity that I am
not there to help shape him into the rapper that I visualize. It takes a true
Hip-Hop head to work with an artist like that and bring out his full potential.
– That’s my boy too. We were supposed to collaborate but, it was just a
busy time and, every time we met, we were heading in two different places that
converged at times that were not suitable to jump in the booth. He’s a true Hip-Hop
head that loves the culture and he’s very humble. I respect his hustle game.
#WOHH
You're 1 of the few
artists that worked with the legendary Daddy Zemus (RIP).Tell us how that was?
ANS:
One thing I didn’t know is the amount of respect that Zemus had for me. The
fact that he believed in me so much, made me want to work even harder to make
his album a success and, it was. He always said to me “CRI$I$, you’re the best
Zambian rapper I’ve heard.” He always had good vibes and, his quietness and sense
of humour at times just made for a good working environment. May God rest his
soul.
#WOHH
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in style.
I just want to say to everybody reading this:
A life
spent making mistakes is more useful than a life spent doing nothing.
It takes
both sunshine and rain to make a rainbow.
If you'd like to contact/support or find out more about CRISIS Mr. Swagger, the following are what you've been looking for:
Some hate him, many love him and there some who might not know about him (yet, unfortunately). But to us, hes a Zambian Legend. He set the way for Zambian rappers to follow and even though most of them have decided to HATE, he continues to move forward. Something like what we must do in our lives. The obstacles may be many, but focus, commitment and hard work will get you through the toughest times.
Zambian Hip Hop still has a long way to go and if we are to get there we must stop all this wanna-be competition and just UNITE as ONE. Support your fellow artists. Tweet there tracks, share there statuses, tag them in your photo, JUST DO IT! In the end, even if you're not the one standing up on that stage to receive a Grammy or ZMA, you'll be satisfied because you know that your fellow Zambian/African is up there. Give him/her the greatest round of applause you've ever generated and always wear a smile.
So in conclusion, in the words of super talented Magic Linx, "ITS TIME WE RISE, INTO THE SKY. TAKE OUR PLACE AND KEEP OUR HEADS UP HIGH. THEY CAN TRY, BUT WE WILL SURVIVE. THE FIRE GON' BE BURNING FOREVER, WE'LL KEEP IT ALIVE!"
I THANK YOU, ALL!
#WordOut
AND NOW ITS TIME FOR OUR ALL NEW #WOHHIndieExclusive SEGMENT.
'Let it Breathe' the mixtape is his second mixtape. The mixtape is all about him. The mixtape let it breathe is in short a breath of fresh air to the game. Something that no one is doing. There songs and subject matters that no one has touched yet. And that why its called 'let it breathe'. His aim with this mixtape is to create a whole new understanding of how broad hiphop can be.
TAKE A LISTEN. DO YOU FEEL IT MATCHES THE DECRIPTION WE JUST GAVE? FEEL FREE TO COMMENT AND LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK ABOUT IT.
Stan B with SPIKIRI
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