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Influences: Patrice Rushen, Gamble and Huff, Marley Marl, Large Professor, DJ Premier, Pete Rock, Erick Sermon, Hall and Oates, S.O.S. Band . . . way too many to list!
Play by ear or play as written: For the amount of music theory classes I’ve taken, I’m embarrassed to say I can’t read music so well. I’ve always done everything by feel and ear. That way I always add my own flavor.
Newest project: “Double Barrel,” a collaboration with one of the hungriest and most energetic MCs from Coney Island, Torae. Think Gang Starr, EPMD, Das EFX energy — east coast boom-bap at its finest.
Favorite artist you’ve probably never heard of: I’m not gonna say you never heard of Roc Marciano (MC from group the UN) but not enough people have heard of him which is a damn shame. He is New York hip-hop to me — edge, grime, street, f**kin’ perfect.
Practice regimen: Rehearse at my studio while chain smoking.
Words of wisdom: As an artist in any genre, calculate the time you take complaining about how music has fallen off, and put it towards your craft.
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