DAY 24 already??! YES already! Today we have Kamil NVus Funderburke, Creative Director of Image Inq and Contributor to FlyPaper Magazine. I was honored to have the opportunity to interview the man behind the conglomerate... He blogs, does AWESOME graphic design (NO really check his FB page) and he is a Rap artist (can't wait to hear his music) He had a lot of insightful things to say check the interview BELOW!
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Kamil FunderburkeImage Inq./FlyPaper Magazine
Creative Director
1!> How do you feel about the current state of hip-hop and the music industry in general?
The current State of Hip-Hop in my opinion is at it's highest levels during my lifetime. I mean just think 10 years ago rappers weren't making songs as frequent and the mixtape game has taken some artists careers and put them in a better situations -- example Drake & Wale.
Me being an artist (people don't know this), I know if I want to be heard that I must put in the work that other artists before me have put in. The game (Hip-Hop) is expanding daily and that means there's always someone that is searching for his sound and is willing to put out song after song to become that next 'Big Time Artist'. Being from the East Coast the game is much different but as time comes along Columbus, OH will become an underground haven with Superstar Rap Appeal.
2> What do you think about the way the media portrays or covers affairs dealing with African Americans?
Me being Creator Director of FlyPaper Online Magazine, I know all about how the media portrays African Americans and the Urban community as a whole. 'Us' (Black, Color People) always get the worst rap when it comes to the media. You would think since we now have a Black President that would change. Being a person of color will never be easy in my opinion and futhermore all the acts of our relatives in the past that have been negative will always be attatched to 'Us'.
3> Do you feel like the recession is over?
The Recession is far from over. People need to get educated on what this recession really means for the future and our families. This is a very serious issue and until the knowledge is spread we will always be in a Recession.
4> Are we living the dream that Dr. Martin Luther King spoke of in his "I Have A Dream" speech?
This is a hard question to answer, but I would like to comment on it anyway. People will says just because we have a Black President that means that we are living out Martin Luther King's 'I Have A Dream' speech -- not true. We still live in a pregedous world that is filled with hate and the devil learks often. Peace is so far fetched it's ridiculous. We have all (as people) have been in that siutuation where we have dreamed of a better life and a better world. This is just what Martin Luther King said 'A Dream'.
5> Who in your life has pushed you the hardest concerning your dreams?
HaHa! funny because ever since I started my business with the homie Yohannan Terrell (Big Yogi) my family, even close friends have doubted me. It hurt at first but I started realizing that the only person that can push me as far as I want to go is ME -- the man in the mirror. Once you isolate yourself you become more focused even though your heart and feelings will always be compromised. But I have gained the RESPECT of many and with that I know I am on the right path -- the Money and The Power will eventually come.
6!> Do you believe that college or higher education necessary to be successful?
First off I'm still between College, trying to finish my major. As I was growing up I always thought I could get up out the hood and make it. Whether it was College or not. As I got older (High School) I honestly thought I needed College to become Successful. I quickly learned that College is not given, you have to earn it and I slipped pretty hard and fell on reality. But I have started up something special with FlyPaper and I continue to venture out and spread my wings -- with or without a diploma.
7> What is your definition of SUCCESS?
Success is a on going process. Even when you get Rich (if that's what you wanna call successful) you have to find a way to maintain it. Life is a road and there are test on that road. If you don't break down then you are on your way to success -- no matter what you consider success to be.
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