FleXx BeaTz - Orangeburg, SCInterview: 10 Questions with Bosslady
10/27/08 @ 10:45am
Location: Undisclosed
How long have you been producing?
FleXx BeaTz: I was born into the game, but I got serious around 15. So...we're talking 5 years.
Who and what has influenced your music?
FleXx BeaTz: I'm a old soul, I was brought up on that good music...The Stylistics, Temptations, Isley Brothers, Sam Cooke, all the way to LL Cool J, Run DMC, Kool Moe D, Big Daddy Kane...I can sit here and name names all day.
Where is home?
FleXx BeaTz: Born and raised in Orangeburg, South Carolina.
Has Orangeburg been a supportive environment? Does it support it's musicians?
FleXx BeaTz: From my experience the environment [is] divided into 3 types of people, [there are] some that support [you] and really want to see you do well, then there's some that want to use you and ride off your success then there's...then we have the people I like to call bitch niggas which is the niggas that no matter how good you are they're going to hate regardless and try to outdo you even if their shit [is] garbage.
When its time to sit down and work in the studio, besides b**ch a** ni**as as motivation, what do you go in with?
FleXx BeaTz: I go into the studio with the saying "You're only as good as your last hit". To me, I'm my competition. I try to out do myself everytime I step into the booth.
How do you stay focused?
FleXx BeaTz: By doing me 24/7. Everything is a business move to me. From waking up in the morning getting fresh to laying my head down. Everything I do I got to stay on point.
Do you have any regrets in this game?
FleXx BeaTz:We live and we learn. I dont regret anything.
What projects are you currently working on?
FleXx BeaTz: Right now Im working on getting my placements in the music industry, building my name up to be mentioned with the greats. Im taking over the world in 2009...so far be on the lookout for the new Joey Paperz mixtape dropping in January, Da SkoolBoi's mixtape, Yung Truth's new album "Moment of Truth" and anything else with a "cRc" or FleXx Beatz stamp on it.
Is there anyone you aspire to work with?
FleXx BeaTz: [To] tell you the truth I dont limit myself...I'm willing to work with anybody doing their thing. [It] dont matter the genre of music they do...I do it all. I'll work with anybody well-established in the industry...trust me I got hits. I got that shit that [will] blow MC Hammer back up. Ya dig? {laughs}
Are you down for a quick round of word association?
FleXx BeaTz: Sure. Let's go.
Success
FleXx BeaTz: Me
Industry
FleXx BeaTz: Mine
South
FleXx BeaTz: On my back
For more info. on FleXx BeaTz "The Beat King" please visit:
myspace.com/FleXxBeaTz
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