Tech N9ne : Interview

Tell us more about yourself, how did you get involved with hip hop?

I'm a B-boy. So dancing made me want to write music and express the rhythm through words.

It’s nice having you here, did you have some time to see Sofia?
This is my first time on Sofia. Everyone told me that it's beautiful, so i can't wait to have a chance to see it after the show.

Have you been to other Eastern European countries before?
Yes. Poland, Croatia, Russia and Czech Republic.

What do you think about the Hip Hop culture outside US?
It's still very fresh here, it seems like hip-hop is way more respected in Europe.

Obviously you’re one of the biggest names in the industry, is there a toll you pay for that progress, like did you sacrifice something in order to stay on top of your game for so long?

Yes! I've sacrificed time with my children. That's hurting me, but they understand what i do. I expect a lot out of my music, because I invest so much in to it. 

Is there anything that you can advise young and upcoming Bulgarian hip hop artists?
Be good! Because good music will spread, not that trash will not, but good music will stay.
That's why we're rapping our heads off. Our music is going to outlive us.

You’ve been around for so long what are your plans for the near future?
To get even bigger! We'll try and make Tech N9ne the biggest name in the industry.

Do you think hip hop is changing and do you like the direction it’s going?
It's ever changing. I think a lot of the new stuff sounds pretty much the same. But i don't hate anybody from the other levels. We do what we think it's quality hip-hop.  

Is there anything outside hip hop that you’re passionate about?

We had to leave Tech N9ne so he could prepare himself for the show. The crowd was anticipating the moment when they'll have chance to see their hip-hop idol in person.