our neighborhood and and pay
back the culture by uplifting it.
You can’t want people to support
you and you’re not willing to
support the people.
Tyeem Thomas: Do you think
that the reluctance of some
owners — who may feel that
they’re above the culture — will
stagnate the advancement of the
culture? Can the culture overcome
megalomaniac behavior?
Clark Ceasar: Everybody has
different intentions and a
different vision, so it’s hard
to say, because its seems like
favoritism and politics is
overshadowing talent as of late.
Tyeem Thomas: I always believed
that talent couldn’t be held back
over politics for too long. How do
you feel?
Clark Ceasar: Talent can be
discouraged and once you lose
the motivation, you lose the love.
Tyeem Thomas: How do feel
about performers signing exclusive
contracts?
Clark Ceasar: As an owner, I deal
with each individual rapper, so
I know that individual’s goal.
I support whatever the artist’s
decision is. As a fan, I don’t like
it, because it causes the rapper
restrictions from going to other
leagues and performing there.
Certain states won’t ever get to
see that rapper in there town.
Tyeem Thomas: The ladies in
battle rap — do you have any
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favorites and why do you feel
some fans downplay the abilities
of the female artists?
Clark Ceasar: We’re actually
having an all-females event; the
ladies work harder for respect
and they deserve it. These
females today are on a level to
compete with the men. In a
male-dominated culture, they
stand out. BK Fynest is a star,
Fendi has the potential to be one
of the top females in battles rap.
Another female to look out for is
Flame; she’s from Connecticut.
With only one battle, she’s
definitely someone to look out
for. My favorite female rapper,
hands down, is Jaz the Rapper.
She’s shown time in and time out
that talent comes in all shapes
and forms.
Tyeem Thomas: I agree. I believe
that if you have a command of
the English language and some
outside-of-the-box creativity, you
can become effective in this sport
— with practice.
Clark Ceasar: They end up being
the best.
Tyeem Thomas: Build a battle
rapper if you could; take pieces
from certain performers and stick
them all into one person. Who
would you take from?
Clark Ceasar: I would take B
Magic’s punches, Chilla Jones’
schemes, with Charlie Clips’
setups and a Bill Collector
performance and beat the world.
(Ceasar laughs) I liked that
question.
Tyeem Thomas: That’s a
combination I’d place a bet on
every time. You’re trying to rig the
game.
Clark Ceasar: Everytime I would
of killed you if I said, “with
Hitman Holla’s dances moves.”
Tyeem Thomas: For anyone
wanting to get on the BMC stage,
how would they go about it?
Clark Ceasar: Find me on
Facebook or Twitter @
ceasarstreetz, on instagram @
ceasarstreetz and my contact
number, 347-220-7570. Leave
a message or text. I respond as
soon as possible.
Tyeem Thomas: As a Brooklynite,
I appreciate what you’re doing for
the community. It was a pleasure
doing this interview. Any final
plugs you want to get out?
Clark Ceasar: I appreciate what
you’re doing for the culture. I
just want to thank anyone that
ever had anything to do with
the Brooklyn Mic Club; from
artist, to staff, to fans — we all
played a role in the success of
the Brooklyn Mic Club, and
for that, I thank you. Shoutout
to al