First things first introduce yourself to the people who are unfamiliar with you, age, where your from & anything we should know.
YFame: I am YFame. Emcee, Music Producer, Songwriter & Graphic Designer. I'm from Philadelphia, PA. I'm 20 years old & I've been making music since 10, so that's 10 years I've been doing this.
Apollo: Waddup! I go by the name Apollo the Great. I'm 21 and I'm from Camden, NJ!
Q: What are your thoughts on the rap game right now from a artist point of view, what is it lacking & what would it take to restore what it once was, if ever?
YFame: The rap game could be better, but it's not as bad as it was a few years ago. Too many beefs, too much controversy, not enough GOOD music. I think the music is lacking substance (mainstream rap music that is). The rap game is also lacking unity, The area I see with the most unity is the South, they support each other there. As far as other places (mainly speaking of the east coast), there's no unity. Everybody's out to slice each other's throats. That could also be what it takes to restore it. Unity.
Apollo: I think the game is always changing, unfortunately the game is lacking players that really love the game!! Most rappers these days don't have passion in their music. Its all about the money which I can respect, but I feel there needs to be a balance. It will take a person like me to change that. One who doesn't follow trends, but sets them!
Q: What do you feel your music will bring to the hiphop community & what makes you different from everyone else doing it?
YFame: My music will bring the emotion back. I'll make it OK to be vulnerable on a song. I keep it honest and I put EVERYTHING on the table. I would say I'm different from everybody else because, musically, I simply DO WHAT I WANT. There are no boundries for me & my fans know that. If I want to try something musically, I do it. Everybody has a lane. "A" lane. I have MANY.
Apollo: My music will bring lyrics to the mainstream. Make it cool to know how to rap again lol.. But at the same time I'm not one dimensional, I can make pretty much all kinds of music & that's what makes me different.
Q: When your not making your own music what artists do you listen to? What artists inspire you & who would you like to work with in the future?
YFame: Kanye West is at the top of my list then there's Eminem. Those are the two artists I enjoy listening to and would want to work with in the future. I could also see myself working with B.O.B., Mike Posner & maybe Ryan Leslie. Dope artists & musicians.
Apollo: I listen to Nas, Tupac, Jay-Z, Biggie, & Wu Tang, mostly all old music or veterans in the game! I want to work with almost everybody I can, but definitely Nas.
Q: What are your short & long term goals for your music. What do you ultimately wish to accomplish?
YFame: As far as rap goes, I just want to be mentioned when the "Top Rappers" discussion comes up. Production wise, I want to produce music for the whole industry & beyond. Music production is my passion. I'm hoping to land movie and game soundtracks, and commercial music, etc. Let's hope my music get's me a sponsorship from Converse too. (Haha)
Apollo: I am going on tour with Joel Ortiz in October so my short term goal is to complete that and double or triple my fan base...lol. Also finish my next mixtape "Apollo 21" set to drop this fall.. Long term I want to be recognized for the degree of talent that I have! I believe my name will be somewhere in the top on that long list of great mc's.
Q: Anything extra you wanna let the people know, shoutouts, dates, info, & links?
YFame: Shoutouts: My bro Apollo The Great , My manager "Philly", Aubrey Green, My whole WondaMuzik family, & Everybody supporting me & even my haters, Thanks to everybody.
FireStarter by YFame1Apollo: I think the game is always changing, unfortunately the game is lacking players that really love the game!! Most rappers these days don't have passion in their music. Its all about the money which I can respect, but I feel there needs to be a balance. It will take a person like me to change that. One who doesn't follow trends, but sets them!
Q: What do you feel your music will bring to the hiphop community & what makes you different from everyone else doing it?
YFame: My music will bring the emotion back. I'll make it OK to be vulnerable on a song. I keep it honest and I put EVERYTHING on the table. I would say I'm different from everybody else because, musically, I simply DO WHAT I WANT. There are no boundries for me & my fans know that. If I want to try something musically, I do it. Everybody has a lane. "A" lane. I have MANY.
Apollo: My music will bring lyrics to the mainstream. Make it cool to know how to rap again lol.. But at the same time I'm not one dimensional, I can make pretty much all kinds of music & that's what makes me different.
Q: When your not making your own music what artists do you listen to? What artists inspire you & who would you like to work with in the future?
YFame: Kanye West is at the top of my list then there's Eminem. Those are the two artists I enjoy listening to and would want to work with in the future. I could also see myself working with B.O.B., Mike Posner & maybe Ryan Leslie. Dope artists & musicians.
Apollo: I listen to Nas, Tupac, Jay-Z, Biggie, & Wu Tang, mostly all old music or veterans in the game! I want to work with almost everybody I can, but definitely Nas.
Q: What are your short & long term goals for your music. What do you ultimately wish to accomplish?
YFame: As far as rap goes, I just want to be mentioned when the "Top Rappers" discussion comes up. Production wise, I want to produce music for the whole industry & beyond. Music production is my passion. I'm hoping to land movie and game soundtracks, and commercial music, etc. Let's hope my music get's me a sponsorship from Converse too. (Haha)
Apollo: I am going on tour with Joel Ortiz in October so my short term goal is to complete that and double or triple my fan base...lol. Also finish my next mixtape "Apollo 21" set to drop this fall.. Long term I want to be recognized for the degree of talent that I have! I believe my name will be somewhere in the top on that long list of great mc's.
Q: Anything extra you wanna let the people know, shoutouts, dates, info, & links?
YFame: Shoutouts: My bro Apollo The Great , My manager "Philly", Aubrey Green, My whole WondaMuzik family, & Everybody supporting me & even my haters, Thanks to everybody.
Dates: My next mixtape " The Somebody-ish Nobody" is looking to be released toward the end of this month (September 2010)
Thanx for the interview, It's Famey baby! ;)
Apollo: My album "H.I.M.2" is still up on www.apolloishim.com for free download check it out!!!!! Also stay tunned for my new mixtape "Apollo 21" coming soon!
Dates: Sept 30th Brooklyn, NY Joell Ortiz and Apollo the Great!!! We shuttin the city down!!!
If you have read up to this point then you can already see these dudes are serious about this musik shit, bringing creativity, individuality, & vulnerability to the forefront of their musik. I respect the hustle & the movement 100%, the uniqueness of both are artists is what I admire the most, I love to see people who are truly passionate about the musik they create & don't strive to be anything but themselves. I've been following both artists for quite some time & I'm enjoying the growth process and the variety of subject content they provide. Posted below are my favorite songs from each artist right now, I think these tracks are good starters if you haven't already heard their musik. So check it out, enjoy, and follow the movement, I foresee big things poppin for YFame & Apollo the Great! This is pretty fckn dOPE MUSIK!!
-@dOKEdOLLAZ
If you have read up to this point then you can already see these dudes are serious about this musik shit, bringing creativity, individuality, & vulnerability to the forefront of their musik. I respect the hustle & the movement 100%, the uniqueness of both are artists is what I admire the most, I love to see people who are truly passionate about the musik they create & don't strive to be anything but themselves. I've been following both artists for quite some time & I'm enjoying the growth process and the variety of subject content they provide. Posted below are my favorite songs from each artist right now, I think these tracks are good starters if you haven't already heard their musik. So check it out, enjoy, and follow the movement, I foresee big things poppin for YFame & Apollo the Great! This is pretty fckn dOPE MUSIK!!
-@dOKEdOLLAZ
Apollo- Blow Up (Freestyle) by WondaMuzik
