TSP Takin Shit Personal
Chicago hardcore hiphop strictly raw lyrics and banging beats.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
Been makin songs since 1990 Main members Poyne th Prophet. Tray Mack tha 3rd. Dirt Bomb. DJOPESKI. JUNEBUGG. Started out in hi skool as a crew of b-boys doing graffitti, break dancing, DJing rocking adidas and freestyle battlin each other. From there it kept grownin and evoving. We produce or own music we put out several tapes and CD's. "Look whut tha wind blew in" our first album 1995," Takin Sucka's Profits" 1998, "TSP presents Blunts and Blends" DJ OPESKI various volumes 1995-2000,"Family Affair" 2000. All sold independently in and around tha Chicago streets.
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
Yes we rock live shows, 1 of our best moments in 94 opening a show for Biggie Smalls and Craig Mack in Chicago, also opening for Redman MethodMan Keith Murray 95.
Your musical influences
RunDmc,Rakim,Kool G Rap, KRS1,Masta Ace,Lord Finesse, Andre tha Giant, Big L, Biggie, Tupac,Redman, Methodman,Slick Rick, Special Ed.
What equipment do you use?
Mpc 2000 akai is our main piece.
Anything else?
We're gonna remain true to hip hop no matter whut, and represent it to tha fullest. Keep spittin flame on beats that bang.
