I started off as The Black Reality because I was a bit weary of using Black Real due to the fact that if I ever did blow up in the music industry, there is already a Black Thought. However, after a while, I decided that Black Real would be fine.

I do not play live.

The internet definitely gives exposure to artists in ways that cannot have been imaginable decades ago. It's a great thing overall. It has its negative aspects, but overall, the internet has done great wonders for the music industry en masse.

As a producer, I would definitely sign with a major label.

I started making beats with a friend in high school, but after a while, I simply strayed off to do my own thing. He still does his thing when he has time (it's not his life like it is mine), and there's no doubt that we still put it down when needed.

When it comes to old school artists, I'm influenced by people like Marvin Gaye, Otis Redding, John Lennon, Stevie Wonder, and other, soul people. When it comes to new school artists, I'm influenced by hip-hop artists such as Kanye West, Jay-Z, and Nas. I'm influenced by rock acts such as The White Stripes and the Cold War Kids. Since I started making beats, I've come across a lot of music and I've grown tolerant of many different forms. I even have some favorite songs by Alison Krauss and Harry Chapin.

My favorite city is easily New York. I'd have to say that the artists from New York City have easily influenced me the most.

Right now, I've been using Cool Edit Pro. to chop up my samples and Fruity Loops to lay down the track. I've recently found another aspiring artist that has given me access (after prompt payment nonetheless) to much more equipment including a professional microphone, drum set, guitars, and an 88-key MIDI keyboard.