Rappers We Like member Symbolyc One is actually best known for being one third of the hip hop group Strange Fruit Project. Their album "The Healing" was awarded among iTunes Top 25 Hip Hop Albums of 2006. Producing for artistsuch as Ghostface Killah, Erykah Badu, Young Buck, Little Brother, Rah Digga, Slim Thug, Chamillionaire and much more he's diversifying southern hip-hop and polishing its dull image.
RWL: How are you doing?
Symbolyc One: Doin great and blessed.
RWL: We've seen big things with you and the SFP (Strange Fruit Project) how'd you all connect?
Symbolyc One: Myth and I are cousins and I met myone at a job I was workin in Waco. And we just put it all together cuz we had the same likeness as far as goals and music.
RWL: Now you rhyme and produce, which do you prefer?
Symbolyc One: Producing hands down. Lol!
RWL: Name some of your musical influences?
Symbolyc One: too many to name. Marvin Gaye, Andrea Crouch, Barry White, all that 70’s soul and gospel stuff.
RWL: What equipment do you use?
Symbolyc One: I'm using Reason right now. along with tons of other keyboards and modules.
RWL: Now one thing people know about you is that you're a family man! Do you find difficulty balancing your life with music?
Symbolyc One: At this point I think not, the reason bein' is that my family is so involved with my music so it all connects and makes sense.
RWL: Whats in S1's CD player? (what are you currently listening too?
Symbolyc One: My new album The Music Box and a lot of new beats…Lol. Also listening to Angie Stone and Joss Stone.
RWL: Any other artist/producers you hear today that keeps you on your toes?
Symbolyc One: Too many to name… Swiff D…Amazing! Picnic (he’s on my beat team)and tons of others man.
RWL: Where are you currently? And hows the weather?
Symbolyc One: I’m actually in Oslo, Norway right now. I'm touring with my group(SFP) in Europe right now. its alil chilly out this way.
RWL: Will there be another "OneMind" album?
Symbolyc One: When the time is right there will…. Illmind and I actually talked about it out in Atlanta. Its gotta be the right timing tho.
RWL: Gerald Walker tposted the Young Buck joint "I Get Money" and we've posted it? How'd that come about?
Symbolyc One: I gave some beats to Sha. He passed along to some folks including Buck. He recorded it. someone leaked it. and there it is..lol
RWL: Who would you like to work with?
Symbolyc One: Any one that’s dope and creative
RWL: PS3 or XBOX 360? And Will you be getting GTA 4?
Symbolyc One: well I got 360. Cuz it was cheaper…lol naw..kinda burnt out on the GTA’s…and my kids cant play it so it takes the fun away.
RWL: Whats up with Vohndee? And will they be getting GTA 4? lmao
Symbolyc One: They are great! makin all A’s in school and stayin out of trouble. My youngest Javohn is makin beats now and my oldest is doin choreography and rappin as well. They some good boys.
RWL: Give me one word that comes to mind when you hear these names!
RWL: Texas:
Symbolyc One: Hot!
RWL: Kay (of the foundation):
Symbolyc One: Dope!
RWL: Strange Fruit Project:
Symbolyc One: FAmily
RWL: Dizzy Gilespie:
Symbolyc One: Genius
RWL: Pres George W. Bush:
Symbolyc One: (*&#@^#)!@*,.....lol
RWL: Jay-Z:
Symbolyc One: entrepreneur
RWL: Blu:
Symbolyc One: WoW!
RWL: Barack Obama:
Symbolyc One: Win!
RWL: The Cool Kids:
Symbolyc One: Unique!
RWL: Rick Ross:
Symbolyc One: Nice!
RWL: PPT:
Symbolyc One: Abstract
RWL: Beyonce:
Symbolyc One: Beautiful
RWL: Rev. Jerimiah Wright:
Symbolyc One: Hmmmm..lol
RWL: What aspiring or up and coming artist are you feeling now? And what advice do you have for them?
Symbolyc One: Too many to name…Keep grindin and stay persistent and keep the music consistent
RWL: Whats up with the Mavericks dude?
Symbolyc One: Need the right chemistry
Symbolyc One: Everything I can wrap my hands around!
RWL: Any Shout outs?
Symbolyc One: Everyone that’s supporting the good music movement..What up!
interview conducted by clinton cocks
posted by gerald walker
special thanks to spilt milk da label
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