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My Interview with Rapper Errion Ali

I had the opportunity to interview an up and coming rapper, Errion Ali.


1)     So where are you from? I’m from Cleavland Ohio also known Theivland O’dro. Specifically uptown Cleavland, Kinsmen the 40s.
2)     What do you do for money besides rapping? I’m an artist and I’m an activist. So basically what I do is distribute music, profit off ticket sales, and I sell merchandise. I’m also and activist so I benefit off of community meetings, raising donations and etc.
3)     How long have you been rapping? I been rapping since 1998. I released my first solo project December 9, 2005. It was called Society’s Filth.
4)     Who are 3 of your biggest influences as a rapper? (1) Well the first one they tried to write out of history is my big brother B.A.N.G.O. Essentially he passed away in 1998. Which was the first time I wrote my first poems. I was in the 3rd grade. He met a untimely demise at 21 years old. The way the game works is they will try to write you of history. B.A.N.G.O. stands for Bummy Ass Nigga Getting Over.
(2) Number 2 is Tupac Shakur. I don’t have to do to much elaboration on that one. He’s arguably the greatest and is one of my favorites that mainstream will recognize.
(3) Number 3 is Rakim. Rakim is the first mainstream artist to reach success and critical acclaim without using profanity in his lyrics, and also he’s the first hip hop recording artist to go platinum which is major for our culture.
5)     What is your favorite song that you’ve done and why? Ah man that’s hard one. I’ve got nine solo albums that I’ve released but I a plethora of non released material. So its hard to pick one favorite song that I’ve written in my life/career.
6)     What is your favorite rap album all time? Give me a minute lemme see. Imma give you three: All Eyez Me by 2pac, Blueprint Jay Z, and Reasonable Doubt by Jay Z.
7)     Do you listen to any other genres of music? I love all music and I create everything from gothic to gospel. I can give them anything they want. Music is in my bloodstream. My favorite song of all time is “Moments and Love” by the Art of Noise. The song is 10 minutes long in direction. Also, the song speaks to all ages and all genres with no lyrics in the music in the song.
8)     Are you interested in working with any big name rappers right now? I’m interested in being independent and distributing music for all pious artists from a black market level to an international level. (He’s not really interested in signing with a mainstream label)
9)     How do you feel about the current state of rap music? Do you like Trap/Mumble rap? (1) The current state of rap music is monetarily successful on a corporate level but culturally from a hip hop standpoint very weak. (2) There is a difference between trap rap and mumble rap. T.I. coined the phrase Trap Music, however, Scarface, UGK, 8 Ball & MJG could be considered Trap Rap. These rappers were around before T.I. and he credits them for being his influences. Mumble rap is not Trap Rap. I’m not into Mumble Rap. Mumble rap consists of skinny jean wearing, tie die hair having, no substance lyrically having rappers. Trap Rappers have heart and cannot be compared to Mumble Rappers. T.I. and Jeezy are Trap Rappers and Mumble Rappers are just a corporate interest for White America. When they are finished they will discard them.
10)  What advice would you give to young black men? Go out on yo’ shield not on yo sword. Don’t compromise for this sodomist, secular,world. That’s the best advice I can give young black men.

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