My name is actually from a favorite song I like called "The Notic". I wanted to be different with the spelling instead of "Hypnotic". So I spelled it Hip-KnoT-iC. I thought it was very creative myself. My alias is Dirty Needles...that came from a freestyle. Dirty Needles is my alter-ego...Everyone has an alter-ego. Mines was birthed from all the bullsh*t that was dumped on me my whole life. Now it's time for dirty to recipircate the favor!!!

The last time I had a live show was last year. It was in Cleveland. It was my first show with over 100 people, so you know I was nervous. My favorite moment in a show would be when I was entered into the battle royal. I was the underdog, and everyone said I would lose...Needless to say I walked away with first place, and 500 dollars.

It changes it by now you don't really need a major label to get your material out there. You can just come here to get it. It also eliminates the middle man from the whole process. If you're lacking the funds for pressing your own s**t up, you can use the internet to let the whole world hear your music. So it does more good than bad to the industry.

Yes, if the deal is right.

The musical influences that I vibe off of is: The Notorious B.I.G, Rakim, Eminem, LL Cool J, Tupac, in a nutshell anything that doesn't sound like the norm.

The spot would have to be the studio, and the place is Cleveland,Ohio.

Coolpro,two turntables and a mic. The most important instrument is my brain.