Senor kaos...
Kaos in my opinion is a great definition of a hustler. Via New York city and 5+ year transplant of Atlanta; me and my hombre Bem sometimes catch Kaos saying his yankee remarks on the south, but beyond and in light of that…this dude is a man with many trades so please don’t pigeon hold him to someone who only handles street promo…”and that shit even surprised me”…ive seen this brother manage an event, as well as assist, event planner and executer for scion, dope mc, consistent blogger…all of this and I have the slightest clue of how old this brother is…either way it don’t matter cause his hustle is grown.
Im glad I know this guy now before he bubbles…I recently got a chance to catch up with Kaos…here is what he had to say…
Where are you from and how does that play into your work?
I'm from the place that never sleeps, when it comes to work, I hardly sleep.
How are you different today as an DJ/artist/musician than you were 5 years ago?
I have a better understanding for the business because I've worked in it as a marketer for the past 6 years for various record companies: Interscope, Capital, Violater, Warner Brothers, Jive, Rap A Lot, Etc. I realize 80% of the people in the music industry are shady, 10% are gay, 5% are dumb as hell, and the other 5% are people who genuinely have a passion for good music, and are positive people. Finding that 5% took me a few years.
What are qualities of your favorite artist that you admire the most?
My favorite artist is Mazzi (Soul Purpose). He puts on a hell of a stage show, he never stops working, he's a super talented Emcee, he's respected in several circles, he's humble, and he's a people person. A lot of these artists when you meet them in person are assholes.
What attributes help separate you from other artists?
Emceeing is not the only thing I do. I also run a marketing company (Vintage Imperial Mktg & Promo www.vintageimperial.com), I host major events such as the A3C Hip Hop Festival and Toyota-Scion events. I host a Internet radio show (Creative Control - www.creativecontrolatl.com), and I conduct interviews for my Blog (TheKaosEffect.com), and Myspace TV. I'm not just an emcee who sits in the studio all day and writes rhymes. I'm an entrepreneur who makes music. Most brothers make music and then try to become entrepreneurs.
What is the first thing your remember producing?
My demo back in 1995. My first song I recorded was over this Naughty By Nature beat. I don't think it had a hook or anything, It was just me kicking verses over this beat for like 3 minutest. Then I started a group with this kid from Queens who moved around my way. We recorded like two songs and would rock them at talent shows around the way.
What event or events helped shape your style?
I don't know about events. I would definitely say Video Music Box and the Stretch And Bobbito Radio Show. Both things helped a lot by turning me on to a lot of music I would never heard before.
What challenges you?
Politics and Multitasking. The Multitasking Is something I've become better at. The Politics I can't stand.
what have you in the past or currently offer atlanta and what has atlanta give you back in return?
As a promoter, I've promoted tons of events and helped build visibility for artists and Dj's such as: Bobbito, Maseo (De La Soul), Jazzy Jeff, 9th Wonder, Prince Paul, Dj Premier, Pete Rock, Big Daddy Kane, Brand Nubian, Bun B, Janelle Monae, ETC. As an emcee I offer a fresh of breath of air to the Atlanta Hip Hop scene. A lot of people don't look at ATL as a city that has authentic Hip Hop music. They look at us for either the Hipster Hop or the Club / Dope boy stuff. I don't really feel like Atlanta has given me anything back. I still manage to get WAY more love outside of ATL than I do here. When I perform in other cities for people who have never seen me the response is Amazing. Other cities really support their independent artists be it, Dj's, Emcees, Designers, etc. In Atlanta there's no fans, cause everybody is an artist. Kinda dilutes the scene.
What would be the ultimate accomplishment of your career?
Having a record that critically acclaimed.
What hobbies do you have that people wouldn't guess you are into?
I have a mean PEZ collection. I'm also a huge Peanuts gang fan. And I collect stickers. I have boxes full of sticker mostly promo joints for Hip Hop albums / artists, and some for clothing lines and other brands.
Whats been your favorite age so far + why..?
Wow. hmmm I thought 16 was dope. I met a lot of great people in the ATL Hip Hop scene that year. Some of which are still homies of mine today. I feel like I found out a lot about myself as far as what works for me and what doesn't at 16. 22 was dope too. I was making some good money from 19 to 23. You could still press and sell records (actual records, as in vinyl). I was getting deep into the street promotions game which was paying thousands at the time. It's not the same anymore, budgets are horrible these days.
Have you experienced giving someone the vapors at a later time?
There's been MAD people who fronted on me when I trying to build something, and once they see I built it myself they try to come back and be down. Like ED O.G. said "You wasn't down when we was riding the bus, so put on your Adidas and step off!!!"
Where is art/music going next?
I'm afraid of where's it's going. Rappers want to be signers. Everybody wants to get their Auto Tone voice on. The art and music has become too much about the Hype than the actual art. It's terrible. I'M HOPING things will turn around and real artists will get the spotlight again. especially since nobodies making any Real money out here right now.
Blog: www.thekaoseffect.com
thx homie...
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