Haastattelussa Tucson-räppäri Big G-Nutt

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13/05/2018

Haastattelussa Tucson-räppäri Big G-Nutt.

What’s up, G? How are you feeling today?

What up, fam! Doing good, feeling blessed!

Let’s start with the basics – where did you grow up?

Born in Texas, I lived in New Mexico, Colorado, Pontiac, Michigan, and Arizona. My younger years in junior high were spent in Pontiac, Michigan, then through high school in New Mexico.

How did you get your name, “Big G-Nutt”?

One of my homies gave me the name from the streets based on the fact that they felt I was a “Nutt” (crazy, didn’t care type stuff when we were on the block).

What kind of music were you listening to growing up?

Oh man, all kinds, but I soon gravitated to the West Coast. From Too Short to Snoop, down to Mitchy Slick, and a lot of underground music like Brotha Lynch and C-Bo.

How did you get started in the industry?

I always had an interest in music, and after catching my first felony case out in Tucson, I decided to pursue it full-time. I recorded my first CD, “G-Nutt: The Nutty Era,” at a home studio owned by a close friend of mine named BJ Pando, and from there, I moved on to having my own studio and label.

What’s your songwriting philosophy?

My first priority is to write my own music and keep it original based on life experiences. I believe the true essence of an artist is individuality, and without being able to write your own words, the authenticity gets lost.

How do you describe your sound?

I call it SW music, short for Southwest music, which blends West Coast and South music collectively. I describe the vocals as confrontational rap, which is like in-your-face rhyming, saying what others want to say but can’t.

What type of environment do you prefer to record in?

I prefer to record in private. I personally don’t like a lot of distractions.

What’s the biggest challenge you’ve faced in your career?

Definitely getting in the door to the industry and learning the things that separate local artists from professional artists. Learning the business and how it works is the same as anything else; it’s its own private society.

What are your top three favorite albums of all time?

You caught me off guard with this one, but let me see: “Dr. Dre – The Chronic,” “Ice Cube – AmeriKKKa’s Most Wanted,” and “2Pac – Me Against The World” off the top of my head.

Are there any new rappers that you’d like to collaborate with?

There are some good ones out now. Off the top, Nipsey, Mozzy, and YG to name a few. I followed Cardi B before she made it big, and I like 21 Savage.

Any embarrassing or crazy live show stories?

My most embarrassing moment came during my first big show at the Tucson Convention Center when I ran out of breath and couldn’t do the song. But I got through the next two songs, so it was a learning experience.

What can we expect from you in the near future?

I have some interesting things coming up. I’m working on another solo album, but this one is with “No Features,” which I think is important for me to do. I’m also working on a tour. Additionally, I have some nice feature songs we’ll be releasing soon on “G-Town Records.” We now have our own distribution to put out all our products when we want, so that was a big move we made this year.

Any last words you’d like to say to our readers?

Yep! You can follow me on Instagram @big_g_nutt and @officialgtownrecords, on Twitter @biggnutt32, on Facebook @officialbiggnutt and @gtownrecords2k. My website is www.gtownrecords.net. We also just launched our free app on Amazon Firestick, “G Town T.V.,” which will give you up-to-date videos and exclusive behind-the-scenes footage and videos.