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WHAT IS SOMETHING YOU WANT PEOPLE THAT AREN'T FANS OF YOU MUSIC TO KNOW ABOUT YOU?
That we are not like your radio/TV basic pop music. We don't try to be something that we are not. If you hear it said in our words or songs, 98% of it is real. There is always some sort of story telling element to any musician. That is what we consider\ourselves. We enjoy all music from Rock, to Country, Classical, Blues and Jazz, HipHop is what we live and how we express ourselves but we love it all.
WHAT ARE YOU TRYNA BRING TO THE GAME?
Something different from your everyday Rap/Hiphop song. Something from left field but with a flavor still lovable. We do have many influences, but there is a difference between influences and "biting". which seems like music is all these days a remake of someones remake or a verse over another persons beat that went popular. Its cool for some reason to do that now, I know real heads if they caught someone doing that there would be a situation.
WHO ARE SOME OF YOUR MUSICAL INFLUENCES?
They very from older R&B, Stevie Wonder, Al Green, Barry White. Classic Rock such as Steppenwolf, Santana. Live Music isthe best. anything really from pop 80's & 90's hiphop and R&B.
WHO/WHAT INSPIRES YOU?
Our crew, we are always pushing each other to do better. Always competing with each other whether it be on the same song or different song. We figure if we are always trying to out do each other then we will always be progressing and only continue to better.
WHO TAUGHT YOU ONE OF THE MOST VALUABLE LESSONS IN LIFE?
Would probably be parents, who always said "if your not having fun with it, whats the point?"
IF YOU COULD CHANGE ONE THING ABOUT YOUR LIFE WOULD YOU? WHAT WOULD IT BE? AND WHY?
Probably our location, don't get us wrong we love where we are, BUT in different areas in the world, nation.We would have better chance of exposure to people and our fans than coming from UTAH.
IF YOU HAD TO WORK A 9-5 WHAT WOULD YOU SEE YOURSELF DOING?
Music
WHAT DO YOU WANT OUT OF LIFE WHAT WOULD TRULY MAKE YOU HAPPY?
security of life, MONEY, basically recognition for our art but on the business end as well to get paid for doing what you love.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVE SPORT AND TEAM?
Denver Nuggets, Utah Jazz other sports don't really have favorites..NFL wise gotta represent the BAY teams 9'ers and Raiders.
WHAT’S YOUR OPINION ABOUT THE STATE OF MUSIC?
Most main stream in music in my opinion is pretty garbage. I mean if we was in a club 24-7 OK I can understand that but most music these days is directed to young adults, and the musical content is rarely positive, or even over a 5th grade reading level. There are only 2 kinds of music in the world. Good or Bad most of what is out there in my opinion is Bad..
HOW LONG YOU BEEN IN THE GAME?
Been writing for almost 18 years and recording for about the same. performing probably about 15 years.
WHY DO YOU LOVE MUSIC?
because its one of the only things in the world that is universal and everyone can enjoy. Its human nature to make sounds, or noise, from Native American drum circles to African Tribal dances.. music is LIFE.
WHO ARE YOU TOP 5 MC'S
In no particular order: Jay-Z, Aceyalone, Big L, TCQ, and WU (sorry the last were just groups, too many to choose from)
WHAT ARE YOU TOP 5 MOVIES?
Berry Gordys The Last Dragon, Gooonies, Leonard part 6, Belly, Eyes Wide Shut
WHAT ARE 3 THINGS YOU CANT LIVE WITHOUT?
Music, Trees Basketball
IF YOU COULD PICK 3 ARTISTS PAST OR PRESENT TO WORK WITH WHO WOULD YOU PICK?
Heltah Skeltah, Tina Marie , Stevie Wonder
HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE: COOL LAID BACK, IN YOUR FACE, CONSCIOUS?
I think of it as all around, we talk about political issues, we talk about current events, we have that in your face mentality at all times, and at time we can be cool laid back as well. I would it just say it depends on the vibe going on with the beat and just
general life at the time. So I suppose ANY style could be rocked by us.
YOU HAVE A TWITTER ACCOUNT? YOU HAVE ANY LINKS YOU WANT ME TO PUT UP OR PICS?
yes, Twitter for Calhoon Popadopolis @CALHOONPOP
http://www.reverbnation.com/thesmashbrothas
http://smashbrothas.bandcamp.com/ (Underwater Volcanos LP & About Damn Time LP 30 tracks*)
http://perfectgents.bandcamp.com/ (Calhoon & Linus EP)
http://spermwhale.bandcamp.com/( Zen Garden EP)
http://themastersofdeath.bandcamp.com/ (The Masters of Death LP) The Smash Brothas produced by Yoga Flame Kane
***We also have a 30 track LP on iTunes "Divine Cypher" by The Smash Brothas***
WHAT MAKES YOU THINK YOU’RE GOING TO SUCCEED?
confidence, planning, knowing where your at and where your going at all times. Most importantly the LOVE OF MUSIC
WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO TO RELAX? (THAT YOU CAN TELL US ABOUT) = )
Listen to some old school jams like the Isley Brothers or The Gap Band just sit back and listen and enjoy good music
WHEN DID YOU REALIZE YOU LOVED MUSIC MORE THAN THE AVERAGE PERSON?
When I was young as a kid I was always playing my parents records and they would get mad at me for playing them or telling me to be really careful not to scratch them. Which now I'm glad cause I own all of them records I grew up with..
IT NEVER CEASES TO AMAZE ME AT HOW RAPPERS CAN JUST GO OFF THE TOP WHEN FREESTYLIN... HOW DOES THAT WORK FOR YOU, DO YOU JUST SAY AIIGHT IMA GO ON THIS TOPIC OR DOES IT JUST COME TO YOU AS YOUR SPITTIN?
To me freestyling is more of spiritual. It has to be the right moment and mood and music for me to really feel it. I mean I can just jump into a freestyle and throw random words together that rhyme at anytime. To me a freestyle is coming completely off your thoughts at that moment in time which could not be duplicated. I have respect for those who can and choose to freestyle at will, but ill just say I wouldn't be the type to be in a battle unless provoked haha.
HOW DOES THE BEAT COME TO YOU? I KNOW SOME PRODUCERS SAMPLE BUT LIKE YOUR OWN ORIGINAL BEAT HOW DOES IT COME TO YOU?
I believe that beats come to me by feel, When I start to make a beat I don't have any specific sound or thought in mind of how I want it to sound.. I just search and search until the ingredients are found then put them all together.. its almost like fate brings all the random sounds together..
HOW DO YOU FEEL THAT YOUR ENVIRONMENT HAS INFLUENCED YOUR STYLE AND YOUR RHYMES?
it has influenced my style greatly, growing up with all kinds of different music played around me..so to be able to hear the rhythms of a beat then to match that tone or that pace has helped from it being around me.
PERFORMANCES? IF SO WHERE CAN PEOPLE CATCH YOU?
Yes we do performances mostly on the western U.S. so far but our page http://www.reverbnation.com/thesmashbrothas will keep our shows updated to and where to catch up with us next..
WHO ARE SOME OF THE ARTISTS YOU'VE WORKED WITH?
I have mostly worked with in a pretty tightknit group but to name a few, of course currently with Zen Garden in The Smash Brothas, Demi Fatlace, ESP, Pat Maine, Linus Stubbs, Yoga Flame Kane, Applegreen, Dubby Waters, Vividend
HOW MANY MIXTAPES/ALBUMS HAVE YOU MADE?
I have a total of 8 total albums as of current date and 3 Ep's
WHAT’S NEXT FOR YOU?
The World
HOW DO YOU THINK YOUR STYLE HAS CHANGED OVER THE YEARS?
Style has definitely gotten better as progression does, but i have been able to find different paths of songs to write to, now I see more than just a few options, styles is limitless..
WHAT HAS BEEN THE MOST EMOTIONAL SONG FOR YOU TO WRITE?
I put emotion in to every track there really hasn't been a track that brought up any issues to wright about...
WHAT DOES IT FEEL LIKE WHEN SOMEONE TELLS YOU THEY LOVE YOUR SONG/S?
It feels good, It lets me know that people out there are actually listening.. not just going along with the crowd, paying attention to what I'm saying its a blessed feeling for sure...
YOU'VE BEEN AROUND FOR A MINUTE NOW WOULD YOU SAY OPPORTUNITIES ARE EASIER FOR ARTISTS TO COME BY NOWADAYS OR IN THE PAST?
Yes and No there are more avenues of opportunities that are available now then there used to be. You can google information you used to not have access to as you do now, software has become easier and more available to more people which saturates the game so it would make it harder then before to stand out.. so it could go either way.
