ALKATREZ
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Music has been in my bloodline for decades . I mainly picked up my muscial intrest from my father who used to be a house party DJ. At a young age I was exposed to hearin' all the old school break beats and a variety of all sorts of rap compilations. I started my own makin' my own songs and writin' my own lyrics at the age of 11, and after seein' there was room for mass improvement , I stop and decided to stop writin' and study rap for a better understanding. While doing this I heard hundreds of different rap songs and rap styles,and even began readin' the dictionary. I realized that most MC were all about flashy cars , money , girls, fame, or frontin' gangsta......and thats all good but its not rap..... . So with knowin' all of this I derived my own style and became what I call a "Battle MC". Which is basically an MC that has the versatility to flow or battle on any level , and still get proper respect. Now 2 years later I have rounded my style to the point where I dont just called myself a rapper, I consider myself more of an artist because I dont just battle and do battle tracks anymore. I write all types of songs ranging from Love to Club Bangers to World Issues....im like the Jordan of Rap...a complete-all round playa.
Why this name?
I went through a grip of names before choosin' "AlkatreZ". But I chose AlkatreZ because it was one of the most dangerous and notorious prison establishments in the the world and if you could survive there you could survive anywhere.Which is kinda like me on the mic , if you can last wit me ,you can last wit any MC.......
Do you play live?
Iv'e spit at parties and before football and basketball games , but neva "live live". But if the oppurtunity ever emergered......yea I'd spit live.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
It basically allowed an easier way for young artist to put out there work, and get recognition and feedback from a wider audience.....
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
Daz the plan cuzzin'.......
Band History:
Im not too worried about my past stuff , im more focused on what im werkin' on for the future....and progressin' to be the best MC in the game
Your influences?
Canibus,Cam'ron,Cassidy,Jadakiss,X,Styles P,Big L,Sticky Fingaz,Straws,Biggie,Pac,NaS and Avalanche,Un Casa,Jay-Z,Papoose and Ms.Jade
All MC's who put it down everytime they touch the mic......
All MC's who put it down everytime they touch the mic......
Favorite spot?
Texas waz tight ,NY was cool ,Im lovin' SC......but no real favorite....
Equipment used:
Cool Edit Pro 2.0, AGS Condenser Mic, Tube Mic Pre Amp and Tube Mic Mini-Mixer
Anything else...?
I'd like to give shoutouts to YellowHype,Koolaid, J-Corb, Rob Haz, Hostile, Prolific, Eulogy, Fokissed,Syncere, J-Creek, Dropoff, Big E,B-Hop, Rusty of Focus Entertainment,Sikwitit, C-Dot and Iceburg (C'Mon).......