MAD DOG COLL
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What is music to you? What does it give you?
"Music is everything to me , without it i don't know what id be doing ,probably selling drugs , or getting into some kind of trouble. Music gives me a place where i can still be my self and not give a fuck what anybody thinks."
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What is your music dream? "To be the best , and nothing but the best."
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If you could change the world - what would you start with? "Bringing people together, all different colors, shapes and, sizes. If we can come together , there is nothing we cant change."
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Which is the most memorable song from your childhood? "Blackbird , by the Beatles."
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Who are your favorite musical artists or bands? Nas, Eminem, Mobb Deep, Notorious B.I.G., Tupac, Nirvana, Blink 182, Sum 41, Sublime, M.G.K., G-Eazy, Eazy-E, Led Zepplin, The Beatles, Nora Jones, Madchild, Linkin Park.
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What inspires you to make music? "My family, and i dont mean just blood, i mean the people that are there for you when you got no one else does, the real ride or die mother fuckers. They inspire me everyday , but i also want better life for myself and for others."
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What is the message you want to send with your music? " Believe in yourself and be yourself."
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How do you feel when you perform in front of an audience?
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"Like im truly connecting with other people , on a spiritual level. It feels amazing, its unlike any other feeling in the world."
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How do you see the musicians’ reality nowadays? What could be improved?
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"My reality is that its a hell of a lot easier than it was back in the 90's, thats why guys like biggie and tupac are considered gods in hiphop , so all i have to say is that i'm blessed with what i got and what i am given , i dont need to complain."
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What frustrates you most as a musician? "Dealing with people who are not real, my trust is hard to gain , so when you break it, ill fucking kill you.... not really, but kinda."
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Do you support your local scene as a fan? How? "Fuck ya i am, what kinda artist does that make you if you dont support other artists especially when they're local in my state. I always try my best to get out to shows, and create new friendships, collaborations , etc. The local scene is my roots
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What qualities should a musician nowadays have in order to get their music heard by a larger audience?
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"Persistence, persistence, persistence, that's the most important thing, keep at it if you truly love music. As far as being heard by a bigger audience , be charismatic , always be ready to talk and meet new people, you never know whats waiting on the other side."
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Share some awesome artists that we’ve never heard of.
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"Terror Reid, Madchild, C dot Castro."
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