Karnage
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"Defining the element of lyricism and transcending it . . ." -Karnage
Why this name?
"It fits the characteristics of my style, vibe, and overall nature of my rhymes."
Do you play live?
I Have. At several clubs, hip hop shows, on two local radio stations, a city festival which they conduct once a year, and one talent show - which I won. I love being on the stage after the ice is broken...lol. Once you and the crowd "connect," there's nothing like it!
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
It changes it for the better in my opinion. Just because people dont have the money for studio time to press a high-quality demo DOESN'T mean they DON'T have talent! The internet and people like SoundClick.com open ALLLLLL KINDS OF DOORS for people like this! You can put your whole demo on the internet, including music, bio, pics, contact info, and/or VIDEO! And on top of that, you can communicate with people ALL OVER THE WORLD and expose yourself to the world versus your friends, city, or A&R. More and more labels and artists are waking up to this notion.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
"Only if the terms and legal conditions were proper, fair, and also benefitting."
Band History:
I've been rhyming since 2ND GRADE (1983-84)
Your influences?
My biggest influence were RunDMC, Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, FatBoys and overall LL Cool J (though I sadly dislike his music now). And oh yeah, I used to love NWA and Eazy E.
Now a days I'm feeling many Underground Artists, Crooked I, Chino XL, Ras Kass, Holocaust, Juice, Last Emperor, Eyedea is cool, and Eminem is much iller than people credit him for. There's also a host of online emcees that's ill as hell!
Now a days I'm feeling many Underground Artists, Crooked I, Chino XL, Ras Kass, Holocaust, Juice, Last Emperor, Eyedea is cool, and Eminem is much iller than people credit him for. There's also a host of online emcees that's ill as hell!
Favorite spot?
I always love to go to Orlando.
Equipment used:
Behringer 24bit Digital Effect Processor, dbx dual compressor, FD-4 Fostex Digital Multitracker, Shure SM57 mic, digital headphones, my computer and my brain (one of the most creative minds on the planet).
Anything else...?
The beat used for my SoundClick intro was produced by The Desperados.