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Godamus Rhyme
If Hip Hop wasn't so caught up in auto-tuning hooks and making TV stars into rappers then the whole world would be looking at my next interview victim, Godamus Rhyme. The man does it all, like Magic Johnson sweeping the floor after the game, writes, produces, engineers, is in a group and does the solo thing. He brings it all to the table like a waiter at a buffet, and even with hip hop currently hand selecting makeshift artists it won't be long until the whole nation knows about Godamus Rhyme. This is 7 questions with Godamus Rhyme...
1.Explain your current situation, signed, unsigned, distribution deal?
My situation is complicated. At the moment, I am really a free agent, but I have relationships with three different labels. There's no paperwork that obligates me to anybody, but I'm trying to help all 3 build their position in the industry and they're doing the same for me. They're all family type situations.
2. Give me two studio essentials?
Good music and privacy. I hate having mad people in my studio sessions. Most of the time I record myself running back and forth from the booth. If you're not actually on a song or a part of the creative process, you don't need to be there.
3.What projects are you currently working on?
My mixtape The Adventures of Rhyme & Sense is out now. People can download that for free from www.godamusrhyme.com.
Next is Classically Trained, an EP of classic hiphop remakes that I am doing with Philaflava.com and the T.R.O.Y. Blog. I sample the same source material as the original songs and rewrite/reflip them my way. We're trying to release that for free before the end of the year.
I'm gonna be doing some work on iCON the Mic King's first release on his Master Works Unlimited imprint. I'll aslo be mixing a few projects for my homie Jon Connor out of Michigan in the next 6-8 months.
The big thing is my debut LP. It was supposed to be called Sing My Dreams. My direction and focus has changed a little bit in the past year so that title may change. I just started working with Swamberger from Sol. Illaquists of Sound, so who knows what the end result will be?
4. I see you produce, engineer, and rap, which one is your favorite?
I love all three equally, but if I had to choose, I'd probably say producing. It's the challenge. I know I can rap. I've been doing it for over 10 years and I do it extremely well. I'm dope on the beats too, but it's way harder to keep coming up with new and innovative ways to make beats than it is for me to write some bars.
5. If you had to pick one song to listen to every morning to start the day it would be?
"Do Anything" by B.o.B. That song makes me feel like I should go out and conquer the universe.
6. Where will you be in five years?
Hopefully doing a whole lot of touring, recording, and producing records for other people. My friends especially. Everybody I roll with is extremely talented. And most of them are already out there getting paid for what they love doing.
7. Football season is upon us, give me your Superbowl pick?
I'm from the DMV (DC/MD/VA) originally, so is there any other choice than the Redskins? Not on your life.
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