Big Al

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It's Big-Al from North Georgia. Always loved hip hop and rap since I was 16. 31 now started being a musician at 21. self taught the drums to myself and was in a punk rock band for 2 years. we split apart and I went solo into hip hop and rap. bought FL studio and been making beats and rapping for 10 years now.

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What is music to you? What does it give you?

music to me is an art. you put your feelings into it. its a way to vent or release what your feeling in a point and time into a song. gives me relaxation, and I like to see what I come up with.

What is your music dream?

either or or both. to be behind the scenes as a producer in the studio. being on stage entertaining fans. whether I'm the lead mic or hype man.

If you could change the world - what would you start with?

Makin it legal.

Which is the most memorable song from your childhood?

beastie boys- hold it now hit it

Who are your favorite musical artists or bands?

t.i., young jeezy, spodee, mac miller, wiz khalifa, mgk, beastie boys, a tribe called quest, pennywise

What inspires you to make music?

my love and passion for it.

What is the message you want to send with your music?

create a beat. rap or sing what you feel on it. don't care what anybody thinks. be happy with what you create. love your own music.

How do you feel when you perform in front of an audience?

Want to perform a good show of course.

How do you see the musicians’ reality nowadays? What could be improved?

it's hard to make money off the musician dream. find ways to get your name out there better.

What do you think of Drooble?

love it. the radio helps your music get more plays

What frustrates you most as a musician?

getting your name out there.

Do you support your local scene as a fan? How?

yes I listen to their music.

What qualities should a musician nowadays have in order to get their music heard by a larger audience?

lots of work in the studio. get your songs out there advertise and promote them. tell people about your music. give out business cards and cds.

Share some awesome artists that we’ve never heard of.

spodee, Buck 50 ho, Ervie the Bandit, tha rapper