1. How Long Have You Been In The Rap Industry?
I’ve been in the music industry a good solid 10 years, 4/5 years as a main artist.
2. Who Are Your Major Influences In Your Music?
Jay-z, LL Cool J, Will Smith those 3 for sure, another Nod to Common and Andrea 3000 and the WUTANG CLAN
3. What Is Your First Single? – Or What Single Do You Have Out Now?
First Single I believe was Fire Hose, that was a Good time. We actually charted number 8 on Dot, its a fun Record. The Current Single is My Love
4. Who Do You Have On Your Album?
No album yet, I’ve just been doing lots of Singles, I’ve been working with a lot of good artist, CaNn CaNn, Trill Cosby, Jai ho the Golden Child, Lou Got Cash, Triszy & The Neighborsknow to name a few.
5. How Did You Get Into The Rap Industry?
I did management and Creative direction for some Artist. Mainly I worked on the administrative end of things till I found my niche as an Artist. I took my time waiting on my turn. Working with a lot of major acts behind the scenes.
6. Where Were You Born? – Where Do You Live Now?
I’m from a Small Planet Called Brooklyn , Bed Stuy Fulton and Troy , Gang Gang, NYC Born and Raised.
7. Who Would You Like To Work With That You Haven’t Already?
A dream would be to work with Sade, I don’t even care how. I’ll Jay-z on that list, Ghost Face Killer, Bad Bunny, Cardi B, Nicki Minaj
8. Who Is Your Favorite Rapper You Like Right Now?
Jay-z Easily,
09. Who Do You Think Is The Hottest Producer Out? – What Would You Say To That Producer On Why They Should Work With You?
Hitmaker, man listen the things he’s been doing with Was production. Crazy. I don’t even know what to say on that honestly. I’m pretty meek, so it’ll just be an honor to be considered.
10. How Did You Come Up With Your Album Title?
My Current working Title is “ Do What Thou Wilt “ it’s pretty much the creed I live by.
11. What Is Your Favorite Song On Your Album?
My Current is My Love, that’s the steamer right now. That’s my Secret Weapon
12. Which Song On Your Album Means The Most To You?
That I don’t know yet, on a previous I did this Track Head Bussa, that’s one of my favorites, I had my crew on it. My Brother Trill held the Hook down it’s just fun as hell.
13. Who Are You Signed With?
I’m currently Signed to my Imprint The Black Diamond Mafia
14. When Is Your Album Release Date?
No Clue , im working the single game right now But I do have enough tracks to drop an ep , mixtape, things in-between a major release,
15. What Cities Do You Plan On Touring?
I’m really looking forward to Oversea’s touring, Colombia, London, Cape Town. That’s what im really excited to reach.
16. What Female Rapper Or Artist Do You Think Is The Sexiest?
They all Kinda starting to look alike but Saweetie got it for me. She can stay bald if she want, I Got here im right here.
17. What Would You Like To See From The Music Industry Over The Next Year?
That’s a difficult question, as an Indie that was linked to majors, I’d say an easier road for indie acts to get radio spins. Especially in home town area’s. Breaking the curve is hell.
18. What Is Your Second Single Going To Be?
Not a guarantee I’d say “ Polygamy Contract “ that’s a dope joint that’s ready to rock.
19. If You Could Compare Yourself To An Already Established Artist, Who Would That Be And Why?
Ehh, I rather not I try not to personally compare myself. I may have similarities but comparisons can be a slippery slope.
20. What Do You Think Your Listeners Will Get Out Of Your Music?
In earnest a good time, im getting more introspective now that im reaching my piece of artistic freedom. So climbing out the hurdle of making singles , I have some serious thought provoking things on the way.
21. What Were You Thinking About When Your Songs Are Developed? Explain Your Process?
I’m a fan of wordplay and entendre’s I sneak lots of little puzzle pieces together . I’m constantly trying to add that nuance to my style. It gives me a challenge. So in order to reach that sometimes I’ll listen to a particular record for days. A lot comes to me while riding my motorcycle then boom it just comes clear from that.
22. Who Got You Started In The Rap Industry?
My friends honestly, I had a record label in High school 151 productions.Special nod to the Gang, Poet of the Kill, Mega Heist, etc. they the ones that really put the battery in my back.
23. What Made You Want To Get Into The Music Business?
That’s a Family thing, My father is a DJ, a damn good DJ so it kinda became a goal. I wasn’t interested at all at first. Yet the Business of Music , that’s an entendre right there, haha, became a natural skill.
24. How Does Your Family Feel About Your Music And Your Choice Of Career?
My family is very supportive of anything I do. I’ve never received any sort of resistance in that manner at all. If I wanted to paint upside covered in honey or something completely off the wall. I’d be supported
25. What Is The Most Difficult Thing You’ve Had To Endure In Life?
Oh we getting personal, ouch. I’ll keep it board And ongoing thing I do find difficult is the balance of friendships while working in entertainment. I was engaged once. Super young. That was tough. Thought I had everything mapped out with a bowtie. That was an experience. My trust issues still a little brazzy.
26. What Do You Hope To Accomplish With Your Music?
I have lots of moving parts in my imprint so to be able to feed the body, So my network can sustain a living is really my end all be all. I want to change the lives of people that work with me.
27. What’s The Demographic You Are Trying To Reach Out To?
I don’t have a cap on that, at the moment my fan base is predominately woman, that works for me
28. How Do You Usually Come Up With Your Songs?
Im not gonna lie… listening to production while in the shower. Sometimes other than riding my motorcycle I Wish I could put a mic in the shower. That’s where the meat and potatoes are made.
29. What Is Your Goal And Height That You Want To Reach With Your Music?
I never took time to think on that. I’m a day by day person at times. As an artist I think we all want to make it big , have your art displayed in high regards. The goal is always to go from hometown hero to international star.
30. What Influenced You Outside Of Hip Hop Rap That Has Helped You Form Your Style?
Haha, Romantic Comedies and Gangster Movies, im a walking random fact dictionary. So lots of style comes from being random, still working on the polish for that honestly.
31 .Do You Do Anything Outside From Being A Artist
Im a Huge Gamer , Comic book Collector, collector in general. I have a large collection of action Figures that’s my pride and joy. Fan of the outdoors, im really outside but like in the mountains , I have this story I went camping and bear rolled up to the tent. Good times..but not really.
32. How Can People Reach You?
Im on all social media platforms IG/ Twitter / Fanbase as BuggzyHoffa,
Buggz151 on YouTube.