What is your artist name?
The ultra immortal, unstoppable mega force, JULIUS muthafuckin SLEAZER.
Where are you from?
I'm from the rugged northern terrain of the nasty Nickel City, Sudbury Ontario.
Are you a rapper/beatmaker or DJ?
Super duper rhymetard extraordinaire.
Do you have a crew?
DEAD RABBITS
How old are you?
33 years on planet Earth, almost 34. I heard a certain dope ass Dutch producer shares the same b-day as me
What kind of music do you make?
Kick you in the teeth hip hop music
What kind of artists are an inspiration to you?
ACDC, The Beatles, Motörhead, NOFX, Rancid, and Ixion Form. Super dap slap to big Ix
How long have you been making music?
I first started as a bass player in a punk rock band called Guilty By Association, when I was 15 years old.
Is music your job or just a hobby?
It's my job to keep hip hop raw as fuck.
Can we expect some albums of you this year/next year?
I have 3 projects nearing completion for 2017. An E.P. a full length, and a group effort.
Can you name some artists you want to work with?
Would love to do an album with Ixion Form, also could probably get bizzy with my man Vas from Philly.
Thanks for the interview.
Remember kids... Always support DEAD RABBITS! VALHALLA!
Friday, 28 April 2017
Interview with Klive Kraven
What is your artist name?
Klive Kraven is my artist name formerly known as IQ among several other aliases.
Where are you from?
Born in Baltimore, Maryland. Raised in Pasadena, Maryland now residing in East New Market, Maryland.
Are you a rapper/beatmaker or DJ?
I am a emcee and producer. I have been emceeing/writing since I was a mere 6 years old. As for production I picked that up a little later in 2001 at the young age of 13. I have stuck with both since and continued to hone my craft on the microphone and on the boards. There is always something new to learn if you dig deep enough!
Do you have a crew?
Yes, Goldminded Records is my team. We were established way back in 2001. We have evolved quite a bit over the years. Different artists, different logos, different staff. Things definitely change in time. The evolution of Goldminded Records is actually quite intruiging. So much has happened over the last couple decades.
How old are you?
Currently I am 29 year old. I will see the big 3-0 in February of 2018. I suppose I am getting old hahaha.
What kind of music do you make?
I make grimey hardcore Hip-Hop overall but I delve into many sub-genres of Hip-Hop as well. I feel I have a unique blend of sounds in my array. From the "Mountain Man" series which is a spaghetti Western vibe. To "Hobo With A Shotgun" which is a more funkadelic vibe. All the way to my "Death Comes..." series which is a more Horror vibed sound. Each of these vibes have a specific and certified sound.
What kind of artists are an inspiration to you?
Over the years many artists have inspired my from my production to my lyrics. To mention a few: Big Pun, Canibus, Eminem, R.A. The Rugged Man, Ill Bill, Necro, Havoc, Rza, Premeir, Large Pro, Muggs and more. Those are specficially just Hip-Hop influences. Outside of the genre there are many as well, but to name a few: The Beatles, John Carpenter, Rick Wakeman, Tiny Tim, Frankie Laine, Ennio Morricone, Hans Zimmer, Frank Sinatra, John Harrison, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Mozart, Beethoven, Bach, Vivaldi, John Carpenter and more.
How long have you been making music?
Is music your job or just a hobby?
I think it is am a mix of both to be honest. I do have a 9-5 because the business can be hard to keep STEADY money coming in. But I do have contracts with some companies that purchase production from me in bulk. Also there is always a fan/artist who wants to build so verse/beat/studio services net nice side cash. Additionally, merch and digital sales help as well. But always nice to havea back up plan. I am actually working on getting my second college degree because of that very same reason haha.
Can we expect some albums of you this year/next year?
100% you will see a TON of new music from myself and Goldminded records. I am getting ready to unveil something never seen before in music period. I am quite proud of this and details will soon follow. I can however announce, that a FOURTH Mountain Man album is happening. "The Resurrection of Mountain Man" will drop in 2017. I am also working on "Unique Universe" as well. My "Detox" if you will, haha.
Can you name some artists you want to work with?
Some heads that I would like to rock with would be: Action Bronson, R.A. The Rugged Man, Ill Bill, Necro, Chris Rios, Snowgoons, Apathy and Premier. I could go on for days though haha.
How can fans check you out and get your merch/material?
Our official website is about to launch and likely will be up by the time this goes public, check us out at: www.GoldmindedRecords.net. You can find us on all major social medias including: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, Snapchat, Pinterest and more. Just search for Goldminded Records or GMDRecords. Finally, you can find us on all major streaming/digital services such as: Pandora, Spotify, Itunes, Amazon, Googleplay, Napster, Emusic, Bandcamp and more.
Thanks for the interview.
Thank you for taking the time for ask the questions and helping keep the culture alive by supporting independant recording artists. The opportunity is greatly appreciated. Respect and salute.
Klive Kraven is my artist name formerly known as IQ among several other aliases.
Where are you from?
Born in Baltimore, Maryland. Raised in Pasadena, Maryland now residing in East New Market, Maryland.
Are you a rapper/beatmaker or DJ?
I am a emcee and producer. I have been emceeing/writing since I was a mere 6 years old. As for production I picked that up a little later in 2001 at the young age of 13. I have stuck with both since and continued to hone my craft on the microphone and on the boards. There is always something new to learn if you dig deep enough!
Do you have a crew?
Yes, Goldminded Records is my team. We were established way back in 2001. We have evolved quite a bit over the years. Different artists, different logos, different staff. Things definitely change in time. The evolution of Goldminded Records is actually quite intruiging. So much has happened over the last couple decades.
How old are you?
Currently I am 29 year old. I will see the big 3-0 in February of 2018. I suppose I am getting old hahaha.
What kind of music do you make?
I make grimey hardcore Hip-Hop overall but I delve into many sub-genres of Hip-Hop as well. I feel I have a unique blend of sounds in my array. From the "Mountain Man" series which is a spaghetti Western vibe. To "Hobo With A Shotgun" which is a more funkadelic vibe. All the way to my "Death Comes..." series which is a more Horror vibed sound. Each of these vibes have a specific and certified sound.
What kind of artists are an inspiration to you?
Over the years many artists have inspired my from my production to my lyrics. To mention a few: Big Pun, Canibus, Eminem, R.A. The Rugged Man, Ill Bill, Necro, Havoc, Rza, Premeir, Large Pro, Muggs and more. Those are specficially just Hip-Hop influences. Outside of the genre there are many as well, but to name a few: The Beatles, John Carpenter, Rick Wakeman, Tiny Tim, Frankie Laine, Ennio Morricone, Hans Zimmer, Frank Sinatra, John Harrison, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Mozart, Beethoven, Bach, Vivaldi, John Carpenter and more.
How long have you been making music?
Is music your job or just a hobby?
I think it is am a mix of both to be honest. I do have a 9-5 because the business can be hard to keep STEADY money coming in. But I do have contracts with some companies that purchase production from me in bulk. Also there is always a fan/artist who wants to build so verse/beat/studio services net nice side cash. Additionally, merch and digital sales help as well. But always nice to havea back up plan. I am actually working on getting my second college degree because of that very same reason haha.
Can we expect some albums of you this year/next year?
100% you will see a TON of new music from myself and Goldminded records. I am getting ready to unveil something never seen before in music period. I am quite proud of this and details will soon follow. I can however announce, that a FOURTH Mountain Man album is happening. "The Resurrection of Mountain Man" will drop in 2017. I am also working on "Unique Universe" as well. My "Detox" if you will, haha.
Can you name some artists you want to work with?
Some heads that I would like to rock with would be: Action Bronson, R.A. The Rugged Man, Ill Bill, Necro, Chris Rios, Snowgoons, Apathy and Premier. I could go on for days though haha.
How can fans check you out and get your merch/material?
Our official website is about to launch and likely will be up by the time this goes public, check us out at: www.GoldmindedRecords.net. You can find us on all major social medias including: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube, Snapchat, Pinterest and more. Just search for Goldminded Records or GMDRecords. Finally, you can find us on all major streaming/digital services such as: Pandora, Spotify, Itunes, Amazon, Googleplay, Napster, Emusic, Bandcamp and more.
Thanks for the interview.
Thank you for taking the time for ask the questions and helping keep the culture alive by supporting independant recording artists. The opportunity is greatly appreciated. Respect and salute.
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Review: Nosa - Novi
Tracklist:
01. 70’s Kill
02. Papa (feat. Duvel)
03. Flex Fotto
04. Push Kick
05. Blauwtjes (feat. Jacky)
06. Post
07. Guilty Pleasure
08. Fuck Rap
09. Novi Nove (feat. Roscovitsch)
10. De tijd/het Tij (feat. Rosa Ana)
11. Ill Chambers
12. Zomer/loungin outro
Review:
Eigenlijk was mijn doel om per track een review te maken, maar het is 2017.. mensen zijn lui en ze lezen niet graag, dus bij deze een korte review van Novi, het nieuwe album van Nosa, wat volledig geproduceerd is door Nikes. De lyrics van Nosa op deze plaat zijn zeer on point. Je kan de ervaring van de Nijmeegse MC hier goed horen op de dope beats van Nikes. De plaat heeft nummers erop staan zoals 70's Kill, de track die je meeneemt naar het grimmige gangster verleden van Nijmegen, maar ook nummers zoals Blauwtjes, wat gaat over.. tsja je kan het misschien al wel raden: blauwtjes lopen!
Voor de liefhebber van dope lyrics is er qua onderwerpen van tekst veel variatie: van nummers over liefde voor de skatecultuur (Push Kick) naar nummers over de hedendaagse rapscene en Nosa's blik daarop (Fuck Rap en Guilty Pleasure). Alle nummers hebben naar mijn mening een nostalgische vibe. De featured artists zijn ook zeker goed uitgekozen. Duvel, Jacky, Roscovitsch en Rosa Ana waren naar mijn mening allemaal on point en voegde ook echt waarde aan de track toe.
Als producer zijnde MOET ik uiteraard ook even over de productie van de plaat schrijven. De beats zijn keihard! Ik heb genoten van de combinatie van Nosa op de mic en Nikes op de productie! De beats hebben allemaal een boom bap sound, maar variëren van smooth boom bap beats naar rauwe beats met hier en daar wat grimmige dubstep sounds erin. Dus ook voor de liefhebber van rauwe boom bap beats kan ik deze plaat zeker aanraden. De beats nemen mij echt mee naar de jaren 90 vibe en dat is wat ik persoonlijk altijd zoek in een boom bap sound.
Favoriete track:
Ill Chambers, geen twijfel over mogelijk. Ik heb van iedere track genoten, maar Ill Chambers is toch echt mijn favoriet. De referenties naar Illmatic van Nas en Enter The 36 Chambers van Wu Tang Clan zijn heel erg sterk en zoals elke track op de plaat worden de vocalen van Nosa goed versterkt door een dikke beat van Nikes!
Om een lang verhaal kort te maken:
Ik ben heel erg blij dat Nosa en Nikes dit album gemaakt hebben. Nosa was ook al eerder te horen op het laatste album van producer Christov, dus ik zat al te hopen dat er iets aan zou komen in samenwerking met Nikes. De heren hebben bewezen dat ze nog steeds goed in vorm zijn!
Review door Leon aka Skinny Bonez Tha Godfatha (voor Crypt Keepers of Hip Hop)
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Song & Album of the Year 2015
Song of the Year:
Album of the Year: Three Is Company by Woodlawn Warriors
M.A.D. - DANCE WITH THE DEVIL ft. Spit Gemz, Kryptic, & DJ TMB
Album of the Year: Three Is Company by Woodlawn Warriors
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