Haastattelussa San Diego -räppäri Jay Swiss

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09/09/2018

Haastattelussa San Diego -räppäri Jay Swiss.

What’s up, Jay Swiss? First off, how are you today?

What’s up, what it do? I’m Gucci.

Tell us where you’re from and where you live now.

My name is J-Swiss. I’m from San Diego, California, USA.

What music were you listening to when you were young? What was your introduction to rap?

I grew up listening to N.W.A., Tha Dogg Pound, Scarface, Westside Connection, Tupac, and E-40. As far as what made me follow music, it’s always been in me. I grew up in a household where music was everything; we always listened to music. As the years went by, I got closer and closer to music to the point where I developed a passion for it.

I started off with me and a few friends and a little bit of equipment, and from that point on, I was making music. It wasn’t easy, and it still isn’t to this day; it takes money to produce a quality sound. Also, I felt like I had to prove myself with the music for anybody to take me seriously and fuck with me. As I made more songs, I gained more support from other artists and producers.

How long have you been making music now as J-Swiss?

I started rapping when I was 16; I’m 32 now.

What do you think of rap music today?

I think rap music today is different but the same, if that makes sense. Nowadays, you don’t have to have a major deal to get on; it’s an open market, but there’s still a lot of competition. As far as today’s sound goes, the beats and the way people say things are different, but it’s the same shit.

What rappers are you currently listening to?

I’m currently listening to Dave East, Mozzy, and Nipsey Hussle.

Your all-time favorite albums—three records, if possible?

Cee Wee 3’s “Still Dreaming”, Nipsey Hussle’s “Crenshaw” and J. Stalin’s “Prenuptial Agreement”.

You just released your new album “Hazardous Material”. What was it like writing and recording the album?

I would describe this as a really personal album. A lot of emotions, feelings, pain, and happiness took place in the making of this album.

How do you put a song together? Do you record sober?

When I make music, I just zone out and let the words come out. Sometimes I’m loaded, sometimes I’m sober, lol.

What message do you want your music to deliver to people?

I guess you could call it ghetto or hood stories. I tell a lot of stories about living in an inner city and growing up as a black male from my perspective and section.

What is one thing people don’t know about J-Swiss?

One thing people don’t know about me besides music is that I loved basketball growing up. I always wanted to play ball, but since I’m not that tall, I let the basketball go, lol.

What is your favorite hot sauce?

My favorite hot sauce is called Louisiana.

What is next for you? What are some of your goals for 2019?

Right now, I’m working on my next project. I just started writing and recording. For all the readers and listeners, just know this is only the beginning, and I have much more to come.