chad the lad
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I'm Chad the Lad, a hip hop mc from Glasgow.
Why this name?
My names Chad, an people have been calling me The Lad for years. gotta bunch a AKA's but thats the name that stuck the most!
Do you play live?
i'll play anywhere! as long as folk want to hear it. Played a few places. being a music student has afforded me the pleasure of having to play for assessments an shit. There's f*** all better than bouncin on stage an seeing folk vibe off yer music.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
it gives the artist a wider scope of audience, and can help establish acts an create a buzz. can be negative also wit folk illegally ripping albums. i think generally its been positive for the industry.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
erm.... aye of course! as long as they didnt try to mould me into a f***in puppet pop act.
Your influences?
The styles Scottish hip hop. I've been influenced by many hip hop acts such as The Notorious BIG, Ghostface Killah, Rass Kass, Beastie Boys, Jay-z, Big Pun, Run DMC, Tony Yayo, Lloyd Banks, Cypress Hill, Outkast, hunners more.
Favorite spot?
Gotta be Glasgow City! best place in the world, none other like it!