KING SAGE
E.H.M.P.: In your
bio it says you’re from Queens arguably the birth place of hip hop. Elaborate
some on the subject.
KING SAGE: It's
where kings were born ;) I mean you got LL,
RUN DMC, NAS, 50, the list goes on.. There’s something about the energy and
vibe of Queens
that lets a special type of creative energy develop. I was born and raised in
it. My ethnic background being Pakistani made me feel out of place but I loved
rap.. And all my friends were from the hood so I picked up on there energy
too.. And that’s why I bring that authentic NY sound today.
E.H.M.P.: How was
your 1st experience at the Elegant
Hoodness Musical Program and how do you think it benefits artists and well
you return and or recommend the movement to other artist?
KING SAGE: I had
a great time... A.D The General kept
it real and fun, its great for artists on the come up to show their skill. They
also have an opportunity to network with other artists and promoters/record
execs. I’ll be back for a few more rounds for sure..
E.H.M.P.: Who are
some of your inspirations?
KING SAGE: Pac, Phill
Collins, Sade, Bill Whithers... yeah I’m diverse... I look for passion in
music.. That’s real to me; everything else is bells and whistles.
E.H.M.P.: Do you
believe Hip Hop has lost its way and why?
KING SAGE: Hip-Hop
as a culture hasn't lost anything since its basically youth/urban/street
culture. But Hip-hop as an art form got dumbed down horribly. And it's the
record exec's that did it. They want dumber artists to be on top so that if
anything happens to them they can get easily replaced.. It’s all about money to
them...so the music suffers.
E.H.M.P.: Where
can we listen and or download your music?
KING SAGE: check www.kingsagemusic.com
and my videos at youtube.com/kingsagemusic
E.H.M.P.: Any
thank you and or shout outs?
KING SAGE: Thanks To
the Most High, to Jane My Manager, to A.D The General, to everyone who
keeps supporting me and all my fans... this is just the beginning...
Written by – A.D. The
General
Courtesy of The
Elegant Hoodness Musical Program 2013
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