Dope Souf Magazine FEB 2015 | Page 28

Ripshawd

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What would you say has been the best or most memorable moment in your career so far?

I would say performing "Angels" at MusicIOC and having a blind man approach me and say he couldn't see my passion but felt it.

iTunes

https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/angels-single/id852423494

Google Play

https://play.google.com/store/music/album/Ripshawd_Angels?id=B5mqp6wrfkwr5h6jxdtnipssmhy

What are you working on currently, and what are some of your upcoming projects?

Currently working on my mixtape "Transition Deluxe Edition" , "R.i.p. to Classiqs" . Featuring on Mc Speas and Ason mixtape.

What's 5 things your fans don't know about you?

I appreciate each one of you like fam.

My showmanship comes from Rock performers.

I listen to all genres of music.

I'm terrible wit names but never forget a face.

I do what I do for those I have lost.

What makes you more unique than other artists?

Im willing to be me and embrace my metaphorical style. My voice and personality on any track.

What's one trait about yourself that you don't like?

I dont have patience to produce beats.

Who's someone you would like to work with in the industry, and why?

Slaughterhouse because I want to challenge myself to keep up with that much skill.

Who were some of your biggest influences that are in the same field you are in?

Eminem, Tikki Famouz, Slaughterhouse, Outkast, Hopsin, Daylyt, Tech N9ne.

Compare yourself to some one that is more established, who would that be and why?

On wordplay and variety I would have to say Lupe Fiasco or Childish Gambino.

What made you want to get into the business?

I started as a poet , then battles in my neighborhood with friends and soon after went to hiphop .

What is the most difficult thing you have had to endure in life or in the industry?

Being overlooked because the industry does not thrive on talent but monetary gain. Being a better artist overall and then losing to an artist wit an entourage or paid for a win sucks.

Are there any questions that your were expecting that we didn't ask and want to answer?

What is one of YOUR favorite lines that you have said in a track?

Answer: I would have to say the track "Rockstar" off my mixtape TRANSITION, "So I'll "X" , "A" , "B" out, "Y" dont ask ya in a BOX."

Just such a dope line and since im an XBox fan makes it even better.