Native Interview:
TB: Who influenced you the most in Hip Hop?
Native: Ahh.. Rakim & Public Enemy
TB: When was the first time you picked up the microphone to become an MC?
Native: A talent show in Louisville
TB: What kind of talent show?
Native: It was a little talent show in high school
TB: Any old MC name you used to go by?
Native: Ronnie B.. LOL
TB: How did you get signed by Barry Hankerson's Blackground label?
Native: Through my folks Static/Major (RIP) and Black of Playa. They started their own little production company and i was one of the artists they were working with.
TB: What year was that?
Native: Umm.. around 2002
TB: Did ya'll grow up together?
Native: I've been knowing Playa for awhile. One time i had my own studio..they would come around to record before they made their transition with Jodeci. That was a time i would be more or less looking out for them. They returned the favor later.
TB: The sound from Kentucky is very timeless. It is refreshing to hear that coming from that state. I really appreciate the music coming from Louisville like Bukshot, Nappy Roots, Rob Jackson, The Villebillies etc..
Native: Thanx maan. Much love for noticing that , i appreciate it.
TB: What Mixtapes do you have out?
Native: We just have the K-Razah mixtape
TB: Coool. What is the title of your album?
Native: It's called "LIFE AS I KNOW IT" ..It's an independent record
TB: Have you done any shows?
Native: I did one today for this youth seminar
TB: Tell me a little about that..
Native: I try to stay heavily involved with the youth. Today was a forum on extreme poverty in the millennium and how we can overcome it within our communities. It was me , Nappy Roots and a couple of other local cats as well. We trying to stay aware and positive on what's going on with our youth of all ages.
wikiwikiwiki like Missy i switch it one like Timbaland to my man Goodfella...
TB: Tell me about Goodfella the person? Not to many people ask this kind of question..
Goodefella: Goodfella is a laid back type of person. I see situations and make them better..trying to make myself a better person. Try not to get mad to often cause my name speaks for itself.
TB: Being humble...
Goodefella: Yeah, yeah.. I gotta stay like that..
TB: What did you want to become when you were younger besides a rapper?
Goodefella: I really didn't know what i wanted to be. Some reason i breeze through life taking it day by day. I didn't even know i was going to be a rapper..but it happened that way. Sometimes the tales of your life are from above. I did know i wanted to be rich..
TB: Who influenced you in Hip Hop?
Goodefella: I would say Jay-Z . I like everybody , but as far as an artist i would say Hova..
I saw what he was doing in the game independently. Other cats like Master P etc.. anybody who came from nothing and made it into to something big.
TB: Where are yo from?
Goodefella: Louisville, Kentucky
TB: What part?
Goodefella: West End Victory Park.. 23rd and Kentucky
TB: How did you get on Aaliyah's uncle's label Blackground Records?
Goodefella: Neezy was my manager and he was working with Static Major up there. They heard about me and flew me to Los Angeles.. I was doing my own music back home and they heard the buzz i was creating in the Ville. I was setting the clubs on fire with my single called "Yeah". That's when Static & Neezy scooped me up and signed me to Blackground.
TB: Who introduced you to Static Major?
Goodefella: Tim Barnett did, he's like my big brother. he helped me out with a lot of stuff , he's my mentor. I always call on him and Digital Black of Playa. So whenever i get discouraged..those two keep me afloat .
TB: I heard you produce to?
Goodefella: Nooo..lol. i can't make a beat to save my life. I vocally produce and write. Maybe some day i will learn to make beats. Right now i got the weight of the hood on my shoulders..
SOOOO WATCH OUT NOW!!
