When did you start writing? Rapping?
"I began writing creatively in 1998, which lead into poetry and then into rap verses."
What was your first project?
"An Ep consisting of three songs called Mosaic."
How long have you been rapping?
"My whole life…you mean intentionally? (laughing)…since 1998."
Who have you shared the stage with in the past
"Flynn Atkins, LA Symphony, Rebecca St. James (Grammy Award Winning), Paulo Christophe, Sean Locke, Group 1, Lecrae, Trip Lee, Da Truth, 4th Avenue Jones."
Where are you from?
"I am from the Caribbean…(smartly remarking, then smiling) to get more specific, I am born in Martinique (a French West-Indian island) but I am Dominican (pronounced Dom mean nee kan) by blood."
How many languages do you speak?
"Three. English 1st. French 2nd , and Creole 3rd (Antillean)."
Where's you favorite place to live?
"Martinique. It has a great blend of the Caribbean and Europe."
Who inspires you musically?
"Blackstar, Brooke Fraser, Damien Marley, The Roots, Paulo Christophe, Orlane, Lupe Fiasco, Jay Z, One Republic,Kanye West, Julien Clerc, John Meyer, Common, Leona Lewis."
Name some artist/musicians you'd like to work with in the future.
"Any of those mentioned before."
Name your top five favorite emcees?
"This has always been tough…Okay, there are three which consistently fight at the top. Black Thought of The Roots, Talib Kweli, and Common. After them, I'm unsure but maybe, Jay Z and then Lupe Fiasco. That is as accurate as I can be now…"(laughing to himself)

*CONCERNING THE ALBUM "Novelty of Self"
What is your new album about?
"The album is about the seemingly new-ness or unusual-ness within post-modern culture of one being themself. The "true self". Everyone claims to keep it real yet they are still battling with reality and with their sense of identity.
What themes do you go into?
"Identity, purpose, vision (your world view) social issues. Of course, I address all of these within the Hip Hop culture and within the world at large."
Name some of the producers you've worked with.
"Flynn Atkins, Sky Michaels, Young Jeef, Ridgway, Pablo Villatoro and Knawledge."
Do you have any featured artists on the album?
"Only two in particular. Two great vocalists. Frances (Ces) Reynoso, and Laiza Rodriguez."
Why should people buy this album?
"If people want that real Hip Hop music, that good music, which has purpose and weight to it I don't see why they shouldn't have it… and a couple extra copies…"(laughing)
What lasting thought do you want people to "receive" when they listen to your music?
"This is dope music, and dude is saying something…"


"Novelty of Self"…coming soon!