Saturday, April 14, 2012

Crescent-City BackPackers would like to present an interview with one of New Orleans most lyrical word spitta Lyriqs Da Lyraciss (@underdogcentral)

CCB-So when and where were you born?..........Lyriqs-July 17th of 91 and I'm from New Orleans,La..........CCB-What age did you get into rapping?.........Lyriqs- I got into rapping when i was around six years old...........CCB- Any of your family members are musicians?..........Lyriqs- Both of my brothers are rappers and my mother is a singer...........CCB-Where did your name originate from?.........Lyriqs- Back in high school people told me my name should be what i liked....I liked lyrics....thus........ CCB- When did you record your first song and your first album?.........Lyriqs-I recorded my first song back in 09 and around the same time is when i did my first project.........CCB- When and where was your first performance?.........Lyriqs- June 6th was my first show down at the Dragons Den in the French Quarter........CCB- So when you knew that music was gonna be your life?........Lyriqs-My freshman year in high school was when i realized music was gonna be more than a hobby..........CCB-How do you feel your music can put a positive impact on todays youth?.........Lyriqs- I feel my music does have an impact on the youth.....I have younger kids coming to me all the time asking for advice and things all the time its quite the inspiration. CCB- Who are some of the artist that have influenced you? Lyriqs- Charles Hamilton,Lupe Fiasco,MFdoom...cats like that. CCB-Have you done work/performances with any known artist?........Lyriqs-Yea....Nesby Phips,G-Eazy,Truth Universal,Lyrikill..performance wise Ive rapped with Bun B,Jay Electronica,Wu-Tang Clan..just to name a few........CCB- So how do you balance your music with other obligations?.........Lyriqs- Sometimes its hard to balance both but i just measure the time,make sure i stick to my shedule and everything works out.......CCB-What is the name of your new album and what is your motive behind it?........Lyriqs-Name if the album is the "Nobody's Monolgue 2" with this new album im showing growth,deeper content and fresher beats....Im extremely proud of this project........CCB-What advice would you have for beginners?.......Lyriqs-Any beginners make sure yourbeing yourself....you cant go wrong doing that............Well there you have it,an exclusive blog interview with Lyriqs da Lyraciss(@underdogcentral) Make sure yall cop that new Album "Nobody's Monologues 2" coming out real soon! Lyriqs da lyraciss Presskit: http://www.underdogcentral.net/p/face-sheet.html

                                                                                                                        

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

To my Russian BackPackers

Thank you for supporting the blog,i hope you all enjoy the music coming out of New Orleans other than well known artist.We have a big underground hiphop scene with a lot of talent.If you wanna submit any work just email me at crescentcitybackpackers@gmail.com.PEACE and BLESSINGS

One of New Orleans legendary Dj's the one and only Dj E.F.Cuttin

Crescent City backPackers wouldl like you to recognize one of New Orleans most influential Dj's E.F.Cuttin.He has been in the game for over 20 years and continues to reign as one of New Orleans greatest to ever touch the turn-tables.Opening for artist such as Black Eyed Peas,?uest Love and backing other artist such as Curren$y,Mickey Factz, and David Banner, just to name a few.And you can also catch him on the Reel to Real radio show on WTUL 91.5 Click to link to go to E.F. Cuttins website http://djefcuttin.com/