Fashawn & Brother Ali Interview – Part 2
We recently caught up with Fashawn and Brother Ali as they were kicking off their current tour with BK-ONE. Fashawn was getting ready to meet up with everybody for rehearsals and by the time we caught Brother Ali they had just hit the road. All three of which are touring in support of new albums. Minneapolis-based mc Brother Ali’s latest album is called, US. Fashawn’s is Boy Meets world. And BK-ONE’s is Radio do Canibal. We didn’t get a chance to talk to BK-ONE even though we would of loved to. Make sure to check out both interviews related to this piece. If you see them coming through your city, come out and enjoy the show.
La Famiglia – What has been one of the most influential memories or inspiring moments over the past six months in your life?
Fashawn – My daughter just turned six months, so that’s crazy. First of all my daughter. Second of all the release of my album. It actually being on shelves, being number five on itunes, and selling out stores and shit. Especially coming from the mixtape game where I gave out things for free. Things never hit shelves. Getting an XXL rating. Making the cover of XXL. I’ve never been on the cover of anything.
La Famiglia – You’re currently on tour?
Fashawn – I’m about to be. I’m about to leave for Minneapolis. I’ve never actually met Ali personally so this should be interesting since I’m going to his hometown. I actually get a day or two of rehearsal in.
La Famiglia – This could be a stupid question, but are you a fan?
Fashawn – Yeah, my man Grouch from Living Legends put me on to him. I was on tour with him and he played Brother Ali’s music on the tour bus. I was like, ‘What the fuck, this is incredible.’ He was like, “Yeah, you should go on tour with him one day.” What do ya know?
La Famiglia – How has he touched you through his music?
Fashawn – The selection of beats are incredible. The concepts that he’s had is the kind of shit I would write. I love it. The “Us” album, that was dope.
La Famiglia – What do you want people to walk away with from your live show?
Fashawn – That they got their money’s worth first of all. If they don’t know me when they walk in the door, I want them to feel like they know me by the time my 30 minutes or 60 minutes are up. I want you to laugh. I want you to cry. I want you to dance.
La Famiglia – From an artist’s and a fan’s perspective, is there anything that you’ve noticed over the years that you feel is changed or missing in the music industry?
Fashawn – The death of vinyl. I always loved vinyl records. Seeing the art going from cassettes, to cd, to mp3’s. It just disappeared, ya know? Other than that, as far as creative, its dope. I think everybody’s perspective is being heard.
La Famiglia – Any advice for up and coming artists?
Fashawn – Don’t let anybody rush you. Success is going to come naturally. It’s going to come when it comes. Always keep smart people around you, well-educated people. You’re the artist. You shouldn’t try to play every ball. Link with people that wanna make money with you, instead of money off you. The sky’s the limit. Work hard.
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Apr 07, 2010 @ 1:20 pm