6.04.2010

DAY 4: #30interviews30DAYS Cayan! Rapper/Musician

DAY 4 of #30interviews30DAYS, we have my BOY Cayan! He's an AWESOME hip-hop artist from DC. His energy in his music is contagious, infectious even. I've posted his music several times FOLLOW him @CayanfromDC


You can also can DOWNLOAD his LP District of Caylumbia 2.5 HERE

 






1!> How do you feel about the current state of hip-hop and the music industry in general?
I feel like hip-hop right now is being portrayed wrong commercially. The underground, independent scene is really where it's at right now..if you want great music now, you have to turn to the blogs instead of traditional media outlets.


2!> What do you think of when you hear the words "Record Deal"


Entrapment.


6!> What beliefs do you hold onto that motivate you to do what you do?


I believe in creative & artistic control, as far as the artist making organic songs as opposed to catering to a specific audience when writing. Therefore, all my songs are inspirations from different aspects of my life at the moment.


7!> Who in your life has pushed you the hardest concerning your dreams?


My mother believe it or not. She's realll supportive, ever since Day 1. When I was in high school, and I had my first NY performance..she made this coming home poster for me and put it right in the living room.."Congratulations Cayan..on your NYC debut". I still have that to this day.


10!> What do you think do you think about the divorce rate being at %50 percent and what do you think could change this?


I think people need to reevaluate relationships instead of rushing into love or whatever the situation may be. Personally, I can't see myself ever getting married in the first place.


14!> "Lyricism is the AIDS of Hip-Hop. Young rappers (and some older ones) want nowhere to be found near a lyrical rapper or MC—for fear of contamination, and subsequent public censure." thoughts???


I think younger rappers are starting to find it cool to dumb themselves down..look at Waka..Gucci..all them. Thats who they want to be..fake trap niggas.


16!> Health Care Reform… That is all lol THOUGHTS???


Party at my pad..lol jk.