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Basic Instinct
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Straight out of “Killa Queens” NYC comes a new influential rapper breaking the mold of your “typical” rap artist. Instinct started writing verses when he was 16 years old. Influenced by music he heard over the airwaves on Hot 97, he soon took to the style and knowledge of rappers such as: Tribe Called Quest, KRS- One, Naughty By Nature, Wu-Tang Clan, Big Pun, The Notorious B.I.G., and Tupac Shakur. Learning from these different styles, he decided that creating music to express himself was an good way to get rid of all the excess baggage inside of him.
“Instinct’s flows are tight and unique…at one moment I’m thinking ‘wow he sounds like KRS-One, nah….more like Big Pun’ until I’m like…that’s really Instinct. He blows me away! Every time I hear something new. I can’t believe it’s him.”
-DJ Crazy ASE
The purpose of Instinct’s journey through the music industry is to let his emotions out, express his views on the industry, his experiences of his past, and his outlook on life. “I know my roll in the music industry, it’s to give the people something hot to listen to. I don’t rap about cars and all that bling bling shit. I rap for the love”
-Instinct
“Instinct’s flows are tight and unique…at one moment I’m thinking ‘wow he sounds like KRS-One, nah….more like Big Pun’ until I’m like…that’s really Instinct. He blows me away! Every time I hear something new. I can’t believe it’s him.”
-DJ Crazy ASE
The purpose of Instinct’s journey through the music industry is to let his emotions out, express his views on the industry, his experiences of his past, and his outlook on life. “I know my roll in the music industry, it’s to give the people something hot to listen to. I don’t rap about cars and all that bling bling shit. I rap for the love”
-Instinct
Why this name?
In 1999 I went to South Africa to the Parliment of Worlds Religions, still lookin for a stage name. I was like f**k it - ima jus use the next thing I see - And suddenly there it was - I think it was a sign for an aquarium or sumthin - that just said "Instinct" - the basic kinda followed in a natural progression
Do you play live?
Every Friday night I host a show on 89.1 FM syracuse NY, the Friday Night party, including a local/unsigned/independent artist hour which I play my as well as other artist music - If you in tha area check it out - The friday night Party 10-2
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
It's hurt the industry - the labels are makin less and less money and their budgets are getting tight - nobody wanna buy music anymore
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
Eventually
Band History:
With his family struggling to make ends meet, his mother being shot when he was ten, (she lived) and being kicked out of High School Sophomore year, (a result of all the fights) Instinct has had a life full of experiences from which to reminisce on and rap about. One thing Instinct has not veered from is keeping his songs based on reality. With the talent and ability Instinct has shown through both his recorded work and live performances, many agree this hungry artist is destined for glory.
Your influences?
Tribe Called Quest, KRS- One, Naughty By Nature, Wu-Tang Clan, Big Pun, The Notorious B.I.G., and Tupac Shakur
Favorite spot?
NYC - My home - i love my city
Equipment used:
Mpc 2000, Triton 61 Key, Condensor mic, 32 track analog board, Samplitude program (on PC)