With The Success Of The First Interview With Dave Raps, It Was Only Right That I Treat Yall With Another Rising Talent and He Goes By The Name "Prote-J"
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This guy here is one of the most underrated acts that came across my Inbox since the existence of the modern life. His word play and delivery creates a unique bridge that he tries to get over to persuade many listeners that music with purity and integrity can be featured on the radio. So with that being said, I present you Prote - J
Hello, How's Life My Man?
Life is great fam...can't complain at all. Just taking this music thing one day at a time and steadily building!
Cool Cool, it's a true honor that your Featured on The Modern Life.
Thanks for the opportunity!
So specifically how did you personally know this was your calling in life?
I pretty much grew up around music, and I taught myself how to play the guitar when I was 7. I became a part of my church's music team and went on to learn the drums, bass, and piano. Music just came natural to me so I knew it's what I was meant to do.
How did you fall in love with hip hop?
I moved back to the States when I was 12, and that's when I was truly introduced to hip hop. My cousin was into the Hot Boyz and used to play me their songs all the time. The beats were cool, but I wasn't really a fan because they talked about stretch PT Cruisers, rims, and ice in almost every song. It wasn't until I heard Jay-Z for the first time that I really fell in love with hip hop. I honestly couldn't relate to much of anything he was saying, but the way he delivered his messages and cleverly put together words really got my attention. That's when I started doing my research on hip hop and listening to artists like Biggie, Nas, Common, and Eminem.
I started writing songs when I was 9, but I always knew I didn't have much of a singing voice. Hip hop became the perfect outlet for me and since I knew how to play a bunch of instruments, I also started making beats. The rest is history!
If You Werent Doing Music, What Would You Be Doing?
I'd be curled up in the fetal position somewhere in a corner. I can't imagine my life without music, but I guess if I had to choose, I'll probably be doing something in aviation. I love to travel, and I actually got my bachelor's degree in aviation business.
Name Five Songs That Inspired You The Most and Why.
This is a really tough question. I've been inspired by so many songs for different reasons and I honestly can't think of 5 of the most inspirational right now, but I'll give you five of my favorites over the years (in no particular order). Remember the time - Michael Jackson (my favorite music video of all time), Juicy- Biggie (best "I made it" song ever), Renegade - Jay-Z / Eminem (Em's verses are especially ridiculous, overall song is super dope), The World is Yours - Nas (Classic Nas, really love the jazzy piano throughout), and Daughters - John Mayer (best song to play on Mother's Day).
Being From Orlando, Do You Feel as If You're one of the leaders of the diverse music scene in that region and why?
I can't really call myself the leader just yet, but my team and I have definitely made some significant progress since we put out "Good Hip Hop Meets Radio" last year. In a little over a year, we've managed to make my name one of the most known in the city. I've opened for almost every big artist that comes through here, I won "Album of the Year" at the 2010 Orlando Hip Hop Awards, and a lot of the big DJs and radio personalities have been showing me a lot of love.
Dope, Dope, So Let's Speak Upon On Your Progression in Your Career. Good Hip Hop Meets Radio Was The Take Off To Where You're At Now, with co signs from DJBooth. net and Leaders of The New Cool, Explain how you felt throughout that process of pursuing your dream.
Not to sound cliche, but I just knew that it was the start of something really special. I felt really confident in the group of people I had around me, and the direction we wanted to go in. We made a plan, we stuck to it, and now our lives are about to change for the better. 2011 is going to be a huge year!
With that being said, Go in a little on your latest project "Dope Raps and Kit Kats."
I had so much fun making this project. I did all the production on "Good Hip Hop Meets Radio," so for this mixtape I wanted to switch things up a bit and include a couple different producers. The end result turned out to be dope beats, dope raps, and a studio with a bunch of empty Kit Kat wrappers. It's hosted by DJBooth.net, and the underlying message is just to do whatever it is you love to do. I personally love rapping and eating Kit Kats. Life is simple...do what you love!
Name some songs that you like Alot on the project and why so?
This was a very personal project, and I put a lot of emotion into every song. Of course I love all the records, but two of my favorites are "A Story Worth Filming" and "Nightfall." I love performing "A Story Worth Filming" acapella and hearing people's immediate reactions live, and "Nightfall" is a track I'm being very honest and straight-up on...maybe a little too honest. Let's just say after the mixtape dropped, I've received a few angry texts from girls I know because of that song. I'll probably hold off on asking them to be in the video...
Nice nice, before we leave, Name Your Mission in this business and Why?
I want to brand myself as an artist who consistently puts out good hip hop (dope beats, catchy hooks, and lyrical content), and hopefully inspire others to stay true to what they believe in and follow their dreams. Life is simple...do what you love!
Dope, it's nice having you my dude, Remember by Living out your dreams, Is living the modern life.
No doubt!
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