was last discussed at this point about the English rapper and his album Cres "Hip Hop Changed My Life" , in many special respect and thus extremely album worth listening to. Reason enough to sit for a few words at a table with Cres. No sooner said than done. Resurrection of Rap in conversation with Cres about themselves, the English scene and the universal language of music.
You come from Spain, but please tell us a little about yourself, your impressions of the English Hip Hop scene and the title of your album, which reads "Hip Hop Changed My Life"
My name is Carlos aka Cres. I am a businessman (since music is no longer sufficient yields) and MC. Even as a small child I was involved in the Hip Hop scene and have begun with graffiti, bboying and came ultimately cents. The English scene still needs to develop, but has some talented writer, Bboys, MCs, DJs and producers, the world received much praise, especially in South America.
, the title of my album on this one sense, for it has really changed my life. Hip Hop has made me a better person. And the amazing feelings that I feel every time again when I step on stage, I can feel a different kind of orgasm, hehe. Seriously, there are very few things for me aside from the outbreak to the microphone and the people.
Are there any special features that make English rap? What do you think makes English rap in particular?
As the media hardly come in contact with the movement, it is the underground artists are very difficult to get promotion and outside to make a name. English Rap is special because it goes very well in the ear (when the music is good). The language can be seen as very smooth, not as smooth as English, but on a similar level.
When I was in Spain, I've seen a lot of graffiti on the walls and in the booklet of your album, you only positive in a conventional breaker position. Would you agree with the assertion that all the other roots, which make up beside Rap Hip Hop - such as breaks or graffiti - in Spain are much more present than in other countries?
you are very present, yes. As I said earlier, I started with two other disciplines and I know a lot of people out there who are both very good. In my province, there are about two of my best opinion writer in Europe: Dems and Rois. But there's more high-class writer as well as bboys.
You features some American guests as well as producers. As the contact come about? And what music do you listen privately? The hard, dry Boom Bap from the East with exquisite cuts and beautiful samples?
Most contacts came through the Internet to pass. They felt what I do and sent me some beats text or images. Some of them demanded something others do not. But I think if you invest in quality and do on the business level with U.S. artists have, you are open to these things. It does not bother me, because the results are überrragend. I can not complain.
I mostly listen to American Hip Hop. I also love Soul, RnB, jazz, black music ... very much indicated.
Are there any other international artists that you like and which you like in the future want to work again?
I would love to do something with Buckshot, Talib Kweli, J Cole, Pharoahe Monch, I ... do not know, there are artists that I like, but I would not have anything to work, however, with that artist.
As for the beats, of course with Premo. This is the ultimate goal for me, more than anything else. Alchemist, Nottz, Dre, ... but I think they are not feasible for me.
is one of my favorite tracks "Quieres aprender?" Which featuret the well-known, English King and Symbolyc One dead as producers. Do you think rap should be international, to achieve such wonderful resultative?
I believe we can not limit ourselves when it comes to music. Especially not when you do love. It is with great artists from around the world to work together, because you learn from their experiences and you feed both the ears and the mind, which is always useful to mature as an artist.
At the beginning of the album you rap a few lines in English. Could the English holds a key to a wider audience? A person who knows nothing about English Rap is perhaps curious to Termanology listening to the plate and registered so you and your album too.
It is a fact that the English language in general sounds better. So yes, internationally it is, I think, helpful, to be bilingual when it comes to attracting the listeners for themselves. I do this because I have lived 5 years in an English speaking country and I very well with the language think.
Is it a must to understand what the person is speaking to her play or do you believe in a universal language that can be seen in the music, which also allows foreign audience to understand the message in the songs?
I think it's a bit of both. I study the flow, or the hard-headed way in which artists spitten the text, structure, pauses, voice, ... I like, but also the messages containing these phrases are important. As MCs words together ... I think sometimes really unbelievable (it depends of course on the MC).
Many rappers talk about the fact that they are bored with rap music and begin to pop, rock and rap with electric mix to create a seemingly new sound that is not always favorably received by critics and fans. Have you ever thought about taking from the more traditional approach, which constitutes the core of your album, distance?
I think my rap has evolved. I love to retain the essence of my LPs, but I also like some of the new sounds in terms of beats that are produced today. For me it is important maintain these roots, but also the search for innovation or other sounds that flow ... is not to be despised. Otherwise, it is true, especially for the audience, that it gradually gets bored of hearing always the same. I do not mean to say that I'm planning to make pop music, but I enjoy the creation of other things. To create something is always great anyway.
A few last words to the readership of 'Resurrection of Rap?
Enjoy the music. Take the time to the words of the songs to be respected, especially in rap, because many of us work hard to build this model and feelings and experiences to incorporate with. Peace and love for everybody.
Thank you for your time and answering the questions, and for the future, only the best.
Thank you for your interest in my work and I hope I can one day be a show in Germany. One
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