shit? I don't consume as much as I used to. Now..yeah, there is shit that comes my way, but honestly I listen to some rock and roll shit. You might think that Patti Labelle is some way out shit, but I got some crazy shit for you. I listen to anything and everything. But, lets try to be specific because a lot of people give that answer. I listen to: Old hip hop, late 70's hip hop, early 80's hip hop, early 90's hip hop, 2004 hip hop, James Brown, funk, soul, jazz, blues from the 30's and 40's, psychedelic rock from the late 50's. Y'know, I just like to explore every realm that I can get my mind on, y'know.

So, do you believe that artists need to be fans first and artists second?

Well...yeah just for the fundamental principles and morals that influence positivity. What I am saying is that being a fan is a good thing because it means that you love what you are doing and if you don't love what you are doing, then I can't see how you can spread love to others. Yeah, I think it is good to be a fan, definitely.

What do you call your music? Cause some people add titles to their shit nowadays.

I mean...you can put it in the hip hop section of the record store. But, I don't get into all that extracurricular shit. There's no need for that. You know...put it next to Jay-Z, I don't care. It's all good.

When is the next time you're going on tour?

Sometime in March cause I'm working on this next album. I think the album will be entitled Beauty and the Beat.

Dope, man! I like that plug!

Good looking out. But, that is a tentative title. I have a single coming out in January because I haven't put out a record in a good while. I don't really want to put it out there unless you ask me. I don't know if it is appropriate.

I mean...shoot away.

Single coming out in January called "I See Colors" and the B side is called "The Science of the Tomb" with Insight. That'll be like mid to late January. I got a mix tape called "Sound of the Funky Drummer", should be coming out in February. Its basically all hip hop songs that used "Funky Drummer", the James Brown joint. It's a continuous mix. Oh, and there is another mixtape that I did a while back called "Fast Rap". It details the late 80's hip hop when they used to murder tracks over fast beats. I might have to send you a copy unless you can find it. Cause I love making mix tapes, man. If I'm not putting out my own shit, I'll be making those hopefully to reach out to some kids with some music.

- Darcwonn