Cloud1
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yo im cloud halla strike... i kick raps, i tag, i dance i does my daam self type style... i bomb knowledge, wisdom, understanding aka weapon, justice, technique. i got a few cd-r albums(anti gravity, king shit, davizion2akillah - 2005 and r'hellavate - 2004) and one real one (rise off the earth 2003). 2006 will bring The Weapon Inside My Dome. I rep Portland, OR - the city of thornz, and Pittsburgh, PA - born power. also 36cypher vancouver, wa. Reppin Criminal Science, UnI Vrs.City uv Pittsburgh, Communicadence and Kingdome and Oldominion.
Why this name?
i make new name every week or so. i got a lot here a few: CLoud HellaNovae/HallaStrike, C.eL SavEL Tusk:(Cloud/elohiem, savage/elohiem, weaponin tha mouth), InfaKnight:(baby/infinte,nocturnal/defender)/I'll Never Forget Allah's Knowledge Now I Got HipHop 2 Teach, Zion Cloud, Glenn, C-Loud, usen WIND(WeaponInNeferiousDarkness/weapon inside my dome).
Do you play live?
its always a special moment when i got the mic.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
it make it so kids dont have to buy your music to hear you. but the good thing is you can meet peoples.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
fukk naw! ....... well yeah ahight, prolly, maybee, prolly not, naw... then agin... they prolly dont wanna deal with someone with my standard of ethics. i dont know.
Band History:
i started to rap because i a big imagination and everyone hates me. thats game. to educate and/or rock the party. to pass on the legacy of a MC.
Your influences?
Nyqwil, Mash Hall, Frontline, Classic1824/RXC, Smoke, Anaxagorus, Onry Ozzborn, JFK, Zebulon Dak, Can Ox, Wu, Amel Larrieux, Mos Def, Toni Hill, Pale Soul, Barfly, Mako, Snafu, Destro, Oldominion, Gold, Press, IAME, SandPeoples, Mic Crenshaw, G-Ism, Naughty By Nature, Outkast, Micranots, Binary Star & Athletic Mic League, Mac Mall, Libretto, Rakim, Digable Planets, Aug Dogg, J-Live, Andre Nikatina, Aesop Rock, Nas, Tribe, De La Soul, Source Of Labor, Silent Lambs Project, E-40, Funkdaddy, Masta Ace, Ras Kass, Proz and Conz, Coolio & Tha 40 Thieves, Project Blow'd, KRS-One, Outsidaz, Juggaknots, Us3, Likwit Crew, Smif n Wessun, DMX, Lifesavas and Resistance. and jazz, funk, rock n blues. movies and life and girls and america and public broadcasting n other ish.
Favorite spot?
the 'couve on 4th of july. mellon park, e-fest, momentum studios PDX. Chesterfeild Rd.
Equipment used:
Light n Fa'netics.
Anything else...?
never give up.