Haastattelussa Brooklyn-räppäri Necro, joka tunnetaan varsinkin klassikkokappaleestaan “I Need Drugs”. Hän aloitti uransa 90-luvun alussa ja on sittemmin tehnyt yhteistyötä muun muassa Kool G Rapin, Vinnie Pazin ja Immortal Techniquen kanssa.
- Welcome back, Necro! It’s great to have you back for another interview. Last time we talked about your roots, horror movies, porn, and other topics. Since our last chat in 2022, what have you been up to?
Making moves constantly, living.
- Alright, let’s dive right into it. Your collaborations with Ill Bill as Blood Brothers have been receiving a lot of attention, and the new songs are fire! Can we expect a full project from you two in the future?
No, that project is dead. We couldn’t get along.
- I noticed that you recently dropped a new metal song titled “Cascading Crimson.” Is this part of a bigger project, or was it a standalone release? Can we anticipate more material like this from you?
I dropped three metal songs. Check them out on my YouTube channel, Necro Video.
- You’ve been known for your raw and powerful production style. How did you originally start producing your beats, and what gear were you using back in the day?
I started with loop tapes, then got an Ensoniq EPS, followed by the ASR-10. Now I do everything on Pro Tools. I’ve always loved making beats, it’s a passion of mine.
- What’s your setup like today? Have you made any changes in the equipment or software you use, or do you stick to the same methods you started with?
It’s the same brain, but I use Pro Tools now with the same engineer. Life evolves, so it’s not the same as 20 years ago because everything changes. I get preoccupied a lot because of the internet, it’s hard to focus. But it was always hard to make the stuff I do because I wanted it perfect.
- You worked with the legendary Kool G Rap on an album. Can you tell us how that came about and what the experience was like in the studio working with him?
A fan of mine hooked it up and linked us. We worked it out and started recording. We ended up doing 16 tracks because G Rap enjoyed working with me so much. He was very fun to work with, good personality, very humble, and he loves joking around.
- What are some of your favorite songs from Kool G Rap, and when did you first start listening to his music? What does he mean to you as a rapper and an influence on your own work?
I love all of his catalog. He has so many songs and verses. He’s my favorite and a huge influence. He sets the bar for how dope I want to be.
- Are there any artists, either in hip-hop or outside of it, that you haven’t worked with yet but would like to collaborate with in the future?
Sure, Havoc, RZA, maybe Cypress Hill someday. Dr. Dre, if he started making his own beats again. Not many people, to be honest.
- Your collaborations with other artists have produced some incredible tracks. What qualities do you look for in a collaborator?
I prefer them to be a legend because I don’t want to help nobody rappers. Rappers make me sick, egotistical losers with no respect. When you make the world revolve around everyone being on your dick, you become a douchebag. I like to think I’m different, but everyone hates different people. I guess I have my haters who don’t like my ego. It is what it is.
To be liked, you need to think you’re the dopest. I clash with this mentality because I think I’m the best. So I don’t want to deal with that crap. I’ve dealt with it many times in the past for the cause, but it doesn’t make me enough money to deal with assholes.
- Let’s talk about your fans for a moment. Your fanbase has shown remarkable loyalty and dedication, standing by you through various phases of your career. How do you perceive the unwavering support from your fans, and in what ways do you believe they influence your artistic journey and musical direction?
My fans are everything, they’re the ones who support you. Nothing but love for the true fans.
- Many artists have cited you as an influence on their own work. How does it feel to have such a significant impact on the hip-hop scene?
It’s awesome, but I don’t hear the respect enough. This is why rappers are corny. The generation after me doesn’t like to show proper respect. They skip my era and act like they were only influenced by Nas and Wu-Tang when they’re lying.
- Lastly, what’s next for Necro in terms of music? Are there any upcoming projects, collaborations, or ventures that you’re excited to share with your fans?
Working on “Death Rap 2”, taking my time.
- Thank you for the interview!
Thank you.
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