Interview with:Paulie Rhyme [paulierhyme]
MUSIC
 | What do you do? What is your musical specialty? Hip Hop |
| Do you work alone or in a group? If in a group, who are the others you work with? I work primarily as a solo artists but I do work with other people as far as musicians, producers, and collaborators. |
| Is there a web address where one can listen, see, or read some of your work? http://paulierhyme.bandcamp.com/ |
| Please list any awards, competitions, or other acknowledgments you would like to mention. 2008 Hip Hop Song of the Year nomination - Just Plain Folks |
| Please list discography in which you have participated. Less Than Zero Vol. 1 (2011)
Jose Mateo EP (2010)
Midheaven CD (2009)
Public Radio CD (2007)
P.D.A. CD (2006)
Dusk Till Dawn B / W Next Of Kin Vinyl LP (2009)
Where Do We Go/The Key CD (2009)
Features
Wreckcreation CD (2008)
Browntown E.P. CD (2003)
Odds & Ends (2009)
Loop Regions CD (2007)
From the Outside In (2009)
International Rap Foreplay (2009)
Thatsthat Music Sampler (2011) |
| How did you begin making music? Who introduced you? My mom bought my first 12". Slick Rick and Dougie Fresh. Music was always in me. My uncle suggested I make a demo while in college and the rest is history. |
| What was your musical education? Life mostly. I sang in choir throughout school but that was it. |
| When did you realise that making music could be a way of life for you? It was just a natural progression of expression. I was writing poetry always and it just evolved from there. Like I said before though, it was always in me. |
| What is your creative process? I would say I write to the music and wherever it moves me. I read a lot as well and sometimes that will inspire me to get creative. Experiences are important too. |
| When do you have your most lucid moments, in the morning or night? Night definitely more. |
| Have you ever awoken with a melody created from your dreams? I actually wrote a whole song based on a dream called, "Merry Go Round". Its a cool song but it kinda freaks me out, cause it was a dream...lol |
| How do you know when a song is finished or needs no more changes? Depends. Somethings get worked out in the studio. Other things are just spot on. I have worked on some songs for minutes and others for years. |
| How did you discover your creative territory? How would you describe it? I would say I am my best when I can reflect on current events or past experiences. When I can channel those, then you see a lot of what makes Paulie Rhyme. |
| What part of your job is your least favourite? Telling people I am not feeling what they are doing when they are in to the music that I make. |
| How often do you practice? Not a lot. When I had a band I practiced twice a week. When I have shows I usually practice a few times before the gig. I do listen to my music a lot to prepare. |
| How do you feel right before going out on stage? I want to smash it! |
| Which musicians or groups have been inspiring to your career? Rakim, Big Daddy Kane, Roy Ayers, The Roots, Wu Tang, Portishead, Kanye. |
| List three songs that are key to your life. Sunshine, Roy Ayers
She's Everywhere, Moto
Full of Smoke, Christion |
| What should be done to stop piracy? Nothing. I think it actually helps the indie artist. Music is free, people just choose to buy it or support you. And they will if you give them something to support. |
| What type of music do you detest? Bad music. |
| What time did you get up this morning? 6am |
| How do you sell yourself? What has been your experience with record companies and representatives? I just be honest and have integrity. I would say they my experience is great because I do a lot of those jobs for myself. When I do license things or work with overseas labels or my domestic distributor, it has been awesome. I would like to do more work, so get at me! |
| What other things have you done to make a living? I am a teacher right now. I have worked in colleges, I have done retail, I have done sales. Most jobs that musicians have had I guess. |
| Have you ever played on the street or in the subway? How much did you collect each day? I have played on the street, but not all day. I did a few clubs for tips, and rake in like $200 one night. That was pretty cool. |
| Who would you play with, without a doubt? The Roots. Dj Premier or Pete Rock. Probably anybody that I have ever rocked with, cause most of my shows have been fun and with cool people. I am grateful for any opportunity to rock a stage. |
| What advice would you give to someone starting out in the business? Just be you, leave the ego at home, and plan on spending more than a few months or a few bucks making it big. Also, be nice to people who support you. |
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