Bold by Definition - RENEGADE Interview
RENEGADE, all caps. To be explained in his work ethic, his lyrics, his style. Bold a definitive definition of someone who believes in what they want, and know how to accomplish it. Having hands in the works of some of the biggest artist in hip-hop history, its time for RENEGADE to paint his picture BOLD for the world to see. The exclusive interview with RENEGADE "EL REY".........only At V2.
#1 -Tell us who is
RENEGADE EL REY?
-“RENEGADE EL REY is one of the future faces of Hip-Hop. As an
artist, entertainer, and over-all businessman I (RENEGADE) plan to grow, evolve
and be a real example of longevity in the entertainment industry…”
#2 -How did you come up
with that name? What does it mean?
-“In high school I read the dictionary a lot, so I searched for
a name that fit me. I came across RENEGADE, which is someone who goes against
the grain or the norm. “EL REY” simply means “The King” in Spanish.”
#3- Who was your
favorite rapper growing up - And who are you listening to now?
-“I grew up on several different artists: Tupac, Jay-z, Nas,
Eminem, Outkast, 8-ball & MJG, to name a few. Though these were the most
influential. Now as always before I like to listen to whatever is new and dope.
I’ve been listening to that RENEGADE EL REY dude a lot lately. Oh he bout to
blow the fuck up..LOL… ”
#4- Who are you sign
with, and how is the label life, and how did you meet up with them?
-“Right now I’m singed to my own entertainment company Southern
Eagle Music Group LLC. (SEMG) and we’re basically “Free-Agents”, But I’m
closely tied with my big brother Big Boi, so hopefully that grows into a
situation for us ya feel me”
#5- How was your life
growing up?
-“Life growing up for me wasn’t the best, but it definitely
wasn’t the worst. I grew up in Mitchell Heights (in Memphis, TN) next to a
couple crack houses but my mom made sure our household had the best that she
could give us. My pops was in the Army and my folks got divorced when I was 6,
but he was still heavy in our lives. Shit was real rough at times but we had PLENTY
of good time too ya know. When we moved to Raleigh-Millington I basically just
stayed in Binghamton all day and night wit my folks from school so that became
my hood too... Being in the Hamp helped me escape a lot of bullshit at home. I
wouldn’t change the way I grew up for nothing though. It made me who I am”
#6- Which hip-hop decade
was the hottest 80,90,00?
-I definitely feel like
the 90’s was the shit! As an 80’s baby you know I grew up on all the dopest
MC’s of the 90’s. That was back when most people were trying to say something
to make you think and be extra creative.
#7- Has hiphop change
your life for the better?
- “OF CORSE! People never knew, but around the time I started to actually writing
rhymes and my feelings I was on some other shit, and had a lot of crazy
thoughts going on in my head. Getting into hip-hop was a well-needed outlet and
stress reliever ya feel me. And now Im headed to living out my dreams and doing
for my family like I always wanted to.”
#8- Where do you see
yourself in the next 12months?
-“Hopefully my next project “Style 4 Free III” has dropped and
we’re well into promoting that hard. Weather SEMG has a situation or not I
would careless as long as we can put our music out and have it do what we really
aim to make it do for us as well as the listeners.”
#9- Craziest Groupie
Moment?
-Well I’ve always been that dude to have plenty chicks before I ever was
known as an artist. So the chick stories I got aint got nothing to do with RENEGADE
EL REY. But as soon as I get them I’ll make sure y’all are the first to hear
about it…Lol.”
#10- Where was the best
preformance you ever had?
-“So far it was a performance I did for The University of
Tennessee in Knoxville. They actually booked Big Boi to be the headliner, and
because I rock with him, and boy DB in a big promoter there I got one of the
opening slots. The crowed was stupid hype though so I just fed off of them”
#11- So you worked on
the Legendary Big Boi’s new album, how was that and what part did you
play?
-“Big is like my big brother ya know so when he ask me to keep
vibing with him and the rest of the crew on the album I was just like cool. But
when I look back at it Im like that was a blessing form the most high. I mean
the homie is a legend ya know. I came up on that dude!…lol. The role I played
was as a fellow artist/ writer but also as an engineer. It was a group effort
from the whole building.”
#12- For people who
haven’t heard any of your music, what are they missing?
-“Mane let em know they’re missing out on history! LOL. Naw for
real they’re missing out on something with meaning and emotion, something that
can motivate you to get up off your ass and go get it, and something that is
real art. They’re missing out on the journey of a lifetime!
#13- New Projects Fill Us in?
-“Right
now my main focus is my Style 4 Free III project that I am about to put out
with my homie K-Terrace and his company Better Music Bureau. I’m helping a few
other people with some stuff here and there, but like I said Style 4 Free III
is my main focus. So be on the look out for that REAL SOON.”
