Julian Alexander
Hip-hop philosohpy is back with me, Julian Alexander. To wake hip-hop out of its hibernated sleep. To bring back the real abstract lyrical prowess that once dominated our radio waves which has been replaced with water-downed mainstream rap. The rap game is flooded and real lyricist and hip-hop junkies are the only ones that will stay afloat. Come float with me, Julian Alexander aka The Prince Julius of the MotherLand. Julian Alexander also is the home of the abstract CaVort VerBal, a witty weird lyricist with similes and metaphors that will make the wittiest person scratch his head.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
Originally Prince Julius, started recording my senior year of high-school with Syndakit with main man, Namaster, formerly Nite-fly, along with members, Alexander the Great, Doc West, Combusta, and Dragun. Once college hit, Doc West, Alex the Great and I formed the Yellow Panthers. Now I do more solo work as Julian Alexander and manage CaVort VerBal's growth.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
If you come to a studio session, thats live, isn't it? Still contemplating if I want to do shows, it definitely won't be alone though.
Your musical influences
Anything lyrical where the rapper isnt complementing the beat but the beat is made to help the rapper with his or her rhythm. Visionaries, 2mex of SonGodSuns in general. 2pac, Makaveli, Snoop, DJ Quik, Jurassic 5, Immortal Technique, Mos Def, Talib Kwali, Black Star
What equipment do you use?
Condenser mic, preamp audio interface, Steinberg Nuendo
Anything else?
I am always down for colabs, thanks to technology, we dont have to be in the same place to be on the same track. If you are feeling my flow, hit me up, if I like the beat, I will more than happy to colab on it.
