| Q1 : How did you get your alias/rap name? |
| It was the eventual evolution of a long line of names that weren't right. |
| Q2 : What year did you first get into hip hop? |
| Probably around 88-89. |
| Q3 : Who have been the major influences on your career to date and
how? (musical or other) |
| Masta Ace, Public Enemy, Kool Keith, Nas, Buck 65, DJ Premier. Each one brought something dope and original to the table and continue to make great music. |
| Q4 : If you could perform or record with anyone dead or alive - who
would it be and why? |
| Barry Manilow. That guy cranks out the hits! |
| Q5 : What countries and cities have you most enjoyed performing in?
Any interesting stories to tell? |
| As of this interview I've only toured in Canada, but going to the US later this year. One time I did a show and when I got into town all the posters up said "The Word Bugler," as in the instrument. I thought that was pretty hilarious. Also, one time I got kidnapped by a girl… |
| Q6 : Across your career to date, what highlights will you hold onto
till you die? |
| Finishing and releasing Burglaritis. The “Cream of Wheat” video is also a big highlight for me. |
| Q7 : Vinyl and analog have played such a massive part of the
development of hip hop, how do you feel about the shift to digital? |
| Hip-hop's always been on the cutting edge of music production, from sampling to scratching to rapping. I think the digital shift is only going to help push things further, although Serato and downloading mean a lot less kids are going to know the true joys of digging for records. |
| Q8 : What advice do you have for young, aspiring artists
(MCs/DJs/Producers)? |
| Don't put shit out until you're good. Don't copy wack shit. Don't mix chocolate milk with donair pizza. |
| Q9 : What one thing in your career you would most want to be
remembered for? |
| Enjoying rapping. |
| Q10 : What other activities do you enjoy doing when you're not making
music, rehearsing or performing? |
| Reading comic books and playing sports. And kissing hot ladies. |
| Q11 : Why hip hop? |
| 'Cause it's the greatest artistic human creation of the last million years. And I like rhymin'. |
