Meet Mr.Marx
Look into the life of Memphis rapper Sunny Marx. A deep intellectual look into a artist born through the admission of being raised on good music, in a corrupt world. The official Interview of Sunny Marx
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#1 -Tell us who is Sunny Marx?
I am a Memphis native, born and raised. Southern kat to the fullest. “Young dude with old soul” as it’s been said. Music has always played a major role in my life. From end to end of the spectrum and every genre inbetween. As a child I always loved music but never dreamed of actually creating it until I was about 21 years old. My music career started in late 2006 basically off of an impulse purchase of a keyboard and a drum machine... I began composing beats and scores out of a small garage tucked off behind my house and before I knew it I was a full blown lab rat. (Lol.) I spent the first 3 years dedicating all of my time and focus on developing a distinguished sound that was my own. After years of working on my production chops, I established my own production label “I.N.M. Muziq”. Once the music was in place I began writing, recording and mixing my own records and haven’t looked back since. I released my first album “Headphones & Microphones” in July of 2010. Within a little over a year, I ended up being introduced to the local underground scene, released my second project “Music Notes” in September of 2011 and started to perform in local events as well as hitting the road several times to extend the reach. We delivered 3 successful singles, matched by 3 music videos to accompany “Music Notes” and establish the Sunny Marx brand amongst the community and its neighbors. As of today, I own and operate “HeadQuarters Recording Studio” in Memphis, Tn. (Which is a sister company of I.N.M. Muziq.) Outside of my production avenue, I’m still writing and releasing projects. (Which we’ll speak more on later.)
#2 -Why do you think most Memphis rappers stay underground?
It really depends on which side of the question you focus on and where the person stands… As far as “choosing” to stay underground, from a personal, independent standpoint, I believe the indie artist choose to stay underground simply because as an “independent” your freedom and range isn’t limited/constrained by any outer influence. On top of that, being independent now days is smarter business. Every product made and every dollar that’s earned stays with the artist, which in return gives the artist power and control that a “signed” artist normally loses when it comes to deals and contracts. Most importantly, they’re not willing to compromise their sound to that “Classic Memphis, trunk music sound” jus to “Get on”. And as most of us know, there’s not many industry kat’s coming to Memphis looking for ANYTHING except that “Rolling drum, Memphis, 3/6 – Yo Gotti” sound.
#3- Who was your favorite rapper growing up - And who you listening to now?
Once I got old enough, established my own ear and was introduced to “Rap/Hip Hop” music outside of the Memphis artist/sound I grew up on (3/6 Mafia, 8Ball & MJG, Gangsta Blac, Playa Fly, Mista Ian, Etc.) I would have to say Outkast were my favorite all together. From their distinctive, undeniably original sound to the lyrics and storytelling, OutKast kept my attention and stayed in rotation as a young kat. Now days if you hop in the car with me, you’re only going to hear a few “newer” artist. As far as industry artist go, I gotta say Big K.R.I.T. and Lupe Fiasco are my top picks. (No, no 2Chainz or Weezy over here. Lol.) Honestly, i’m just not a fan of today’s Rap/Hip Hop music. It’s just too flashy for me.. Too much partying and cash talk, not enough grit and substance.
#4- Define your rap style 3 words?
Genuine. Versatile. Inspiring.
#5- How was your life growing up?
As an adolescent, I had a good upbringing… Both my parents in the house. Fairly stable surrounding’s. We didn’t get everything we “wanted” by any means but we always had what we “needed”. Once I became a teenager though… Let’s just say I found my own way in life and it wasn’t the ideal path that was wished for me. I ended up running with the older, street crowd at a young age so therefor I was making the same moves and putting myself in positions that the older kat’s were in. It just so happened that they were years ahead of me, so I was making moves years ahead of my age. It definitely put me in a different state of mind and pushed me out in front of the pack as far as experiences and life lessons go. All in all, I had a great upbringing. Like I said before, it just wasn’t the ideal path for a young kat to take but I wouldn’t have it any other way. It made me who I am today.
#6- If it was one thing you could change, go back in time what would it be?
I’m not one for “Should’a, could’a, would’a” but honestly… If I could change one thing, I would have stayed in school and got my education. It didn’t mean much then but now I’m older, I know having that education and them credentials are damn near vital for one to succeed. Especially if you’re aiming high and plan on making any kind of major moves in a professional sense. I had an old head tell me once “That paperwork will make that paper work.”
#7- Have hiphop change your life for the better?
Yes it has. And for many reasons… One of the main ones being, it gave me a voice. Along with everyone else who’s walked the same streets and seen the same things I’ve seen.
#8 - Where you see yourself in the next 12months?
In the next 12 months, I’ll be 4 albums down, sharper than ever, upgraded and most importantly, wiser.
#9 - What do you like about hiphop of today, and what do you hate?
Honestly… The ONLY thing I like about today’s music is not actually the music. It’s the direction in which the listeners are headed. People are slowly but surely growing conscious and music with a meaning is becoming more receivable through major marketing (without being drained of its substance and message) now than it has been in a good while. (Hence Lupe Fiasco, Big K.R.I.T, Jay Cole, Etc.)
#10 - Got any fears?
Of course... Failure. But on some real shit, that’s exactly what push’s me to strive so hard.
#11- So what can the fans expect from Sunny MARX? Whats up and coming projects you have.
I’m about to release my third album titled “Brighter Dayz”. It’s a 2 part project and the 1st part (Brighter Dayz) will be released on January 1st, 2013. The second installment of the project is titled “Darker Nightz” and it will drop exactly 90 days after Brighter Dayz. But until then, keep an eye for my first single/music video “Everyday” ft. PromiseTMG off of Brighter Dayz. We’ll follow up “Everyday” with 2 more singles/music videos to round out the campaign for Brighter Dayz. Soon as BD is a wrap we’ll be on to campaigning for Darker Nightz. ALSO! Be on the lookout for the Sunny Marx & Reggie Bean collaboration mixtape “Smokin’ & Drinkin’! We’ll be releasing that late in the first quarter of 2013. Stay tuned!!!
I am a Memphis native, born and raised. Southern kat to the fullest. “Young dude with old soul” as it’s been said. Music has always played a major role in my life. From end to end of the spectrum and every genre inbetween. As a child I always loved music but never dreamed of actually creating it until I was about 21 years old. My music career started in late 2006 basically off of an impulse purchase of a keyboard and a drum machine... I began composing beats and scores out of a small garage tucked off behind my house and before I knew it I was a full blown lab rat. (Lol.) I spent the first 3 years dedicating all of my time and focus on developing a distinguished sound that was my own. After years of working on my production chops, I established my own production label “I.N.M. Muziq”. Once the music was in place I began writing, recording and mixing my own records and haven’t looked back since. I released my first album “Headphones & Microphones” in July of 2010. Within a little over a year, I ended up being introduced to the local underground scene, released my second project “Music Notes” in September of 2011 and started to perform in local events as well as hitting the road several times to extend the reach. We delivered 3 successful singles, matched by 3 music videos to accompany “Music Notes” and establish the Sunny Marx brand amongst the community and its neighbors. As of today, I own and operate “HeadQuarters Recording Studio” in Memphis, Tn. (Which is a sister company of I.N.M. Muziq.) Outside of my production avenue, I’m still writing and releasing projects. (Which we’ll speak more on later.)
#2 -Why do you think most Memphis rappers stay underground?
It really depends on which side of the question you focus on and where the person stands… As far as “choosing” to stay underground, from a personal, independent standpoint, I believe the indie artist choose to stay underground simply because as an “independent” your freedom and range isn’t limited/constrained by any outer influence. On top of that, being independent now days is smarter business. Every product made and every dollar that’s earned stays with the artist, which in return gives the artist power and control that a “signed” artist normally loses when it comes to deals and contracts. Most importantly, they’re not willing to compromise their sound to that “Classic Memphis, trunk music sound” jus to “Get on”. And as most of us know, there’s not many industry kat’s coming to Memphis looking for ANYTHING except that “Rolling drum, Memphis, 3/6 – Yo Gotti” sound.
#3- Who was your favorite rapper growing up - And who you listening to now?
Once I got old enough, established my own ear and was introduced to “Rap/Hip Hop” music outside of the Memphis artist/sound I grew up on (3/6 Mafia, 8Ball & MJG, Gangsta Blac, Playa Fly, Mista Ian, Etc.) I would have to say Outkast were my favorite all together. From their distinctive, undeniably original sound to the lyrics and storytelling, OutKast kept my attention and stayed in rotation as a young kat. Now days if you hop in the car with me, you’re only going to hear a few “newer” artist. As far as industry artist go, I gotta say Big K.R.I.T. and Lupe Fiasco are my top picks. (No, no 2Chainz or Weezy over here. Lol.) Honestly, i’m just not a fan of today’s Rap/Hip Hop music. It’s just too flashy for me.. Too much partying and cash talk, not enough grit and substance.
#4- Define your rap style 3 words?
Genuine. Versatile. Inspiring.
#5- How was your life growing up?
As an adolescent, I had a good upbringing… Both my parents in the house. Fairly stable surrounding’s. We didn’t get everything we “wanted” by any means but we always had what we “needed”. Once I became a teenager though… Let’s just say I found my own way in life and it wasn’t the ideal path that was wished for me. I ended up running with the older, street crowd at a young age so therefor I was making the same moves and putting myself in positions that the older kat’s were in. It just so happened that they were years ahead of me, so I was making moves years ahead of my age. It definitely put me in a different state of mind and pushed me out in front of the pack as far as experiences and life lessons go. All in all, I had a great upbringing. Like I said before, it just wasn’t the ideal path for a young kat to take but I wouldn’t have it any other way. It made me who I am today.
#6- If it was one thing you could change, go back in time what would it be?
I’m not one for “Should’a, could’a, would’a” but honestly… If I could change one thing, I would have stayed in school and got my education. It didn’t mean much then but now I’m older, I know having that education and them credentials are damn near vital for one to succeed. Especially if you’re aiming high and plan on making any kind of major moves in a professional sense. I had an old head tell me once “That paperwork will make that paper work.”
#7- Have hiphop change your life for the better?
Yes it has. And for many reasons… One of the main ones being, it gave me a voice. Along with everyone else who’s walked the same streets and seen the same things I’ve seen.
#8 - Where you see yourself in the next 12months?
In the next 12 months, I’ll be 4 albums down, sharper than ever, upgraded and most importantly, wiser.
#9 - What do you like about hiphop of today, and what do you hate?
Honestly… The ONLY thing I like about today’s music is not actually the music. It’s the direction in which the listeners are headed. People are slowly but surely growing conscious and music with a meaning is becoming more receivable through major marketing (without being drained of its substance and message) now than it has been in a good while. (Hence Lupe Fiasco, Big K.R.I.T, Jay Cole, Etc.)
#10 - Got any fears?
Of course... Failure. But on some real shit, that’s exactly what push’s me to strive so hard.
#11- So what can the fans expect from Sunny MARX? Whats up and coming projects you have.
I’m about to release my third album titled “Brighter Dayz”. It’s a 2 part project and the 1st part (Brighter Dayz) will be released on January 1st, 2013. The second installment of the project is titled “Darker Nightz” and it will drop exactly 90 days after Brighter Dayz. But until then, keep an eye for my first single/music video “Everyday” ft. PromiseTMG off of Brighter Dayz. We’ll follow up “Everyday” with 2 more singles/music videos to round out the campaign for Brighter Dayz. Soon as BD is a wrap we’ll be on to campaigning for Darker Nightz. ALSO! Be on the lookout for the Sunny Marx & Reggie Bean collaboration mixtape “Smokin’ & Drinkin’! We’ll be releasing that late in the first quarter of 2013. Stay tuned!!!
