The quest for Good Music in the world continues. I was fortunate to get a tip on the dude Phil Nash. He's one dope artist who spits hard and keeps it real on his tracks. I had a chance to ask him some questions to learn about the man they call Phil Nash.
-First off the Music is FIRE homie. How did you craft your flow over time and who gave you inspiration?
My flow is always a work in progress even at this point. I started
crafting it at a young age by mimicking how some of the best rappers
would ryhme over the track. I would ask myself questions like,"how would
Nas tackle this beat or how would DMX handle this joint." That started
giving me all different types of styles and cadences. Now that I've
found my own style I feel confident in rapping over any beat thrown my
way. I can rap to polka music if I wanted to.
-I see you have respect for old school Jams by using the Big Daddy Kane- Aint No Half Steppin sample. Alot of rappers nowadays hate on the older generation that set the way which I could never understand. How do you feel about that?
It's kinda upsetting when the young whipper-snappers don't respect
or vibe with the 1st generation of HipHop but they just don't
understand. They didn't come up in those times therefore they can't
relate. I'm not saying I agree but I understand why it is that way.
HipHop has changed but the corporations play the biggest part in HipHop
being what it is. The TV and radio are to blame, not the artist
themselves.
-What's it like to get a production from the Legendary DJ Jazzy Jeff? He give you any advice?
Working with Jeff is like a dream come true everytime. I was star
struck at 1st. I used to call him Jazzy and he was like "You don't gotta
call me that" (lol) but to me that nigga is Jazzy with a capitol J. I
love that dude. He's my big brother. He always gives me advice and he
trys to keep me a few moves ahead so I can get a checkmate one of
these days. He's truly a Dj Hero (shameless plug)
-I heard Skillz with the almighty cosign which is crazy legit to have on the tape. Hows that feel to get an established and respected artist on your movement?
Having Skillz cosign me was real big because that nigga is the biggest
HipHop critic I've ever met but rightfully so because he listens to every
single artist that drops something. He knows music like the back of his
hand and for him to say my shit is official was some cool shit. That's
my bro too. He's good to talk to and funny as hell!
-Anyone you want to work with in the game currently (producers or other artists?)
It's so many people I wanna work with. Too many to mention, but I can drop
a few names: The Neptunes because I know we'll be on the same wavelength: Jay
Electronica because he takes risk: Eminem because not many people can hang with
him and he's my G.O.A.T nominee: Blackmilk, MF Doom, and Madlib just to name a
few... And Ye' just to see what we come up with.
-What's the next move for Phil Nash?
The next move for me is my last mixtape for awhile. It will be
entitled Jayphilla. Its gonna drop February .8th. It's in celebration of
Dilla. I know cats are gonna be like "Damn, another Dilla tape" but just
wait and listen is all I can say.
Be on the lookout for Jayphilla and Make sure to cop his most recent tape: Phil of The Future Part 2
Props to the homie Phil Nash for the interview oppurtunity and Dead Denim Clothing Company for the heads up.
Check out Dead Denim Clothing Company on Twitter at @DeadDenim or their site Dead Denim
Good work!
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