those CHOSEN .
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
those CHOSEN , a name that fits them pretty well , I've ran across a new era trio & I had to show them OFF . ( lol ) , i actually found this group on twitter [ their page RT'd my #supportLA tweet ] & from there i became a fan . Any would classify them has the " The NEW DMC...no chain...no adidas " listen up for yourself , and let me know what you think !
kay, State your (real) name: Lyndon "Foreshadow" Marshall, McKinley
"Japetto" Brown II and Sean "KornBread" Kershaw
kay, when did first "become" an artist .
[ do you recall the day , you said -- ' this is what i wanna do , make music '?]
Foreshadow: Always enjoyed creative things like writing, music, poetry
and film since I was young. My step-father who is 10 yrs younger than
my mom, introduced me to hip-hop like some big "brother-little
brother" type thing.
Kornbread: Ever since I was able to remember when I was a little boy,
I have been an avid fan of music. I can remember watching my mother
clean the house while listening to Prince or Sade on full blast and I
would grab the broom from her and pretend it was a microphone and just
start singing away.
Japetto: I just wanted to do it when I saw my friends and family being
creative by dancing or rapping around the way when I was growing up.
Where, Why and How did you come up with your stage name?
Foreshadow: I thought of the name myself. Basically, if anyone is
familiar with literature, a foreshadow in the story refers to
something down the line in the story. I attempt to project that
through my lyrics---give people something down the line to say, "I get
what he was talking about, it all makes sense".
Kornbread: Kornbread has always been my nickname because of my
"yellow" complexion
Japetto: I use to dance and that name was given to my from older b-boy
homies and friends, they gave me the name.
kay, Are you a member of a music organization (label) , if so name?
Those Chosen inked an indedepent deal with a label in New York called
Savannah Boogie Music and Song to release our latest project, an ep,
called "5IVE".
kay, who are your musical influences?
Foreshadow: James Brown, OutKast, A Tribe Called Quest, Public Enemy
Kornbread: Ice Cube, Prince, El DeBarge, NWA, De La Soul
Japetto: Micheal Jackson, A Tribe Called Quest, The Pharcyde
who are your favorite groups? cd ? ( list 3 a piece please)
Foreshadow: OutKast (ATLiens - album), A Tribe Called Quest (Midnight
Mauraders - album), Public Enemy (Fear of A Black Planet - album)
Kornbread: Outkast: (Aquemeni - album), GoodieMob (Soul Food - album),
The Roots (Illadelphia Halflife - album)
Japetto: A Tribe Called Quest (Midnight Maurders - album), The Roots
(Illadelphia Halflife - album) De La Soul (Stakes is High - album)
kay, I take it you write your own music, but what gives you the inspiration ?
Foreshadow: "As long as an artist is observant and lives to the
fullest (good & bad), then life, itself, will inspire you to create
something and express it to the world"
Kornbread: "Today, my inspiration comes absolutely at random. I can
get sparked from colors, sounds, smells, music. There isn't anything
specific that inspires me today, but when it comes I embrace it".
Japetto: "The Creator, and life's ups and down, it's good and bad times"
kay, whats more intriguing and creative - writing lyrics or the actual
singing creating melodies?
Foreshadow: "I'm growing to appreciate the way to say what I'm writing
just as much when I'm penning something I think is powerful - delivery
of your rhyme and melody of it counts alot".
Kornbread: I feel the most gratification from creating melodies and
watching the vision of certain songs come to life. As a "rapper", I
rap, so that's second nature sort to speak.
Japetto: Writing the lyrics is more intriguing to me
kay, what image do you think your music conveys ?
Underlying message/truth-telling (substance) yet entertaining at the
same time. We speak to the listener from all angles - street-wise,
socially, and spiritually.
kay, what do you want from your fans ?
LOYALTY, lol, naw seriously....to enjoy our music and grow with us in
our journey as artists
kay, what are your immediate music career goals?
Release "5IVE", our latest project in early 2010 and tour with the record
kay, what has been your biggest challenge has a unsigned artist?
There are alot of challenges that an artist deals with whether
unsigned, indepedent or major. The main thing is not to allow
challenges to overwhelm you, but allow them to be opportunities to
evolve into a better artist, person, businessman or whatever you are
supposed to become from that challenge.
kay, what do you want to accomplish with your music this year (2010) ?
Too many to name...release "5IVE", tour, collaborate with artists we
respect in terms of their work and garner that major deal with a
company that wants to see THOSE CHOSEN's vision span the globe 10x
over - ooooohweee.
kay, out of all the songs you have recorded , what is your favorite ? ,
what is your least favorite?
Foreshadow: "I like all our joints, but I'm biased..."Soundclash" off
of our new ep, "5IVE" and "All in All" from "Reign Food" are up there
in my favorites for right now
Japetto: "All in All" off of our "Reign Food" album
kay, could you briefly describe your music- making process.
It's TOP SECRET
kay, do you have any upcoming shows ?
"Soundclash" Video Viewing Party
JAN. 23rd, 2010 / CINESPACE 6356 Hollywood Blvd. 90028 Starts @ 8 PM /
21+ / FREE
kay, how can fans to be gain access to your music ?
( give your myspace , twitter etc. links )
twitter .
any last words ?
"Life is good, but God is Better"
"Soundclash" Video Viewing Party
JAN. 23rd, 2010 / CINESPACE 6356 Hollywood Blvd. 90028 Starts @ 8 PM /
21+ / FREE
Labels: unsigned music
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