Interviews: Chris Valeboy

So here is the first of the interviews for this section of the blog! This interview is featuring Chris Valeboy an up and coming rapper/mc and producer, here is his answers to my questions:

When did you start writing/ producing music?I started writing music before I even started rapping/mcing. I thought because I write, I might as well express my lyrics on a song. I started producing/making my own music in Jan 2009.

Who are your musical influences?I have quite a few influences by the names of DJ Ironik, Professor Green & Ne-Yo. DJ Ironik because he makes LOADS of wifey/love songs and I could relate to a lot of his music. Professor Green because he is so unique in his very own way & style, I just totally admire his work completely. Ne-Yo because I know he writes a lot of songs for other artists & his style in music is just totally amazing.

How would you define your music?I think I'd define my music as touching & relate-able to some people. The reason for this is because I try to base my songs on certain topics where people can actually stop & think "Man, I've had a moment like that" OR "I know exactly what this artist is trying to point out".

Where do you get the inspiration for your lyrics from?Motivation is probably one of the best inspirations out there because no matter what, I always keep going & trying something new! Mainly on a love-type beat my girlfriend is my true inspiration because I write about her in majority of my songs. Other artists actually inspiration me as well when I can relate to their songs, BUT MY FANS INSPIRE ME A LOT TOO!

What do you hope to accomplish musically?Honestly, nothing. I'm not trying like other artists to become an big-star in music. If anything comes up then I will take it, but I'm not pushing my music to become big and famous - if it happens, it happens.

Why did you decide to create the mixtape, 'Love's Tail'?I made two mixtapes, one called "Bottom-Line" & another called "Love's Tail". Bottom-Line was relating to real-life experiences to either myself or ones other people could relate too. Love's Tail was a obviously a love one that people could relate too, it was supposed to be released closer to Valentine's Day.

What is your favourite track from the new mixtape, 'Love's Tail?'Personally my favourite song from the new mixtape would have to be "So Alive". I just like the Vibe of the track and the amount of effort I put into it!

What have you got planned for your fans to look forward to in 2012?Honestly I have planned to make more music that relates more to my fans & the shoes they walk in. I'm going to try put myself in their shoes & write about their situations & their life. Experiences of love, life & possibly death. I plan for it to be a BIG year for me, I've already released 2 mixtapes & one of which has already gained over 100 downloads in 1-3 days.

You can get Chris Valeboy's mixtape 'Bottom-Line' here: http://www.mediafire.com/?f4zmbsg2mz40b59
You can also get his mixtape 'Love's Tail' here: http://www.mediafire.com/?zk77zsa3rrkjxc1
Both of them are free so make sure you get your copy now!

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