Hello, My Name is John a.k.a Facts. I am a part of Chalkline Records which was created in 1998. Chalkline Records is not as big as it used to be but still promotes independent artists to create real music and tap into thier creative nature. I also used to go by the name of 2-Face but had to change it due to a DJ in my town who took the name public. Anyways I reside in Boston MA. I consider myself a real artist. I do some commercial songs but that to me is not music. An ape could make noises over a beat and I am sure someone would listen. Hell I think the current turn of today's music clearly reflects that it can happen. I believe in putting things I have lived and felt in the moments of my life in music. There is nothing greater than making a song and going back and listening to it and it takes you back to that exact moment in your life and you feel those same feelings you had at that time. I think alot of artists today need to take the same pride in thier work. I am sorry but the club, bi***es, gangsta's and h** is really not my idea of music. Infact it is not music! Anyways I hope you can relate to what I am doing here and appreciate it. Feel free to leave me a comment. I may not get back to it or get to check your tracks but I do read every single comment. No man is too small. Thanks for checking me out and enjoy!
Why this name?
Many, many people before me have said they feel they speak the truth and I am sure they do. I chose the name facts because I speak the truth! I speak my mind and feelings. If you can appreciate that it is awesome. If not I am sorry. but I speak what I feel and I am going to continue speaking it.
Do you play live?
I have played shows a long, long time ago. I have not performed in quite some time. I am not in it for the money of the fame. don't get me wrong money and a little fame is never a bad thing but I am a humble person doing my own thing. something comes my way then it is time to consider. I am not breaking my back trying to "blow up" or trying to move with current music trends. I love to perform but we will say its been awhile.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
The internet is both a gift and a curse. It gives real artists a chance to showcase thier music and be heard by many but that is always a double edged blade because the non serious artists come on the microphone like they have been doing it for years. As a veteran artist I being in the game 11 years and going strong like to help out the novices however they get that gangster culture behind them and think they are professional rappers curse at you and attempt to battle you and do not take the critisim that they need to elevate thier game. I am honest and like to help out real artists. its the clowns who impersonate rappers that get me and make the internet sort of a bad avenue.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
I might if the opportunity came my way. I am not opposed to signing with a major label but as anything it would take some time to think about it. everything in life requires thought and that is something that would require thought and need to put my priorities in order if that point in my life ever comes.
Band History:
I believe that I covered this section pretty thoroughly in the previous sections. Refer to the above sections it should sum it up.
Your influences?
I like Jay-Z I love his style and his creativeness. hes a little commercial now but his great work over the years can not be ignored. everyone strays now and agian. anyways I also like Eminems earlier work. Jadakiss. Beanie Sigel, Styles P. and there are many more I am just generalizing.
Favorite spot?
I love Boston! I was born and raised here so of course I may be impartial. I love to go to new cities and places because the world is a very interesting and unique place. You would be surprised at how different areas do different things. so I could not really pick a favorite place or city.
Equipment used:
Chalkine Records is back in Biz!
Anything else...?
Well this is about it I am glad you took interest in to read this and may have checked out some songs or maybe about to check out some songs but either way I hope you enjoyed yourself and check back fro updates from time to time.
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