Today we had an exclusive chance to interview Aim The Rapper:
How did you come up with a stage name?
When I was a child my grandmother called me LaLa and my cousin in Chadin called L.A growing up I had the name L.A. Everybody called L.A so I figured I had to make it mean something so I came up when the name Lil Aim now I’m just called Aim The Rapper. I chose To put the rapper besides my name because on YouTube I was showing up easy so by adding the rapper beside Aim I created my own timeline.
Why did you first start making music?
I always created music sense the age of 15 doing talent shows and performing at local party’s as I got older I realize I wasn’t the person I used to be. Reading God’s word I invented my own style seeing and dreaming up change. So I rap to change people way of thinking and lead them to God’s word.
Do you remember the first rhyme you wrote?
The first rhythm I wrote I was about 7 or 8 I would do a beat box in between as I was rapping I just remember me saying I had a nice car but at that age I had no car of course that’s what I remember about my first rhythm.
Have you heard the theory that some musicians write their best music while they’re depressed or going through a bad time?
That theory is true I wrote some of my music and push myself realizing I had nothing it cause me to want more for myself. I have a song called on the rise I actually wrote when I was really upset and depressed.
What’s the best advice you ever received?
Jackthriller ask me this question and I didn’t know how to answer but cuzin chadin growing in the streets showed me how the block operated and the way of thinking of hood person. Basically he made me street smart.
Are you religious? If yes, what is your religion?
I have no religion but I prefer the term spiritual and god seeking person even thou I might give off a negative image i am a lover of positivity and God’s word.
How would you describe the music that you typically create?
I was describe my music as hood gospel or kingdom Muzik. Spreading positivity and street loving vibe but something people can keep there own belief and listen to.
What’s your latest release?
“Praise 2 offend”. Out now on Livemixtapes and etc.
What is the most trouble you’ve ever gotten into?
Disrespecting my mother I got in a lot of trouble I am embarrassed by it but I learn my lesson I was about 23 and fighting in school didn’t know high school they take that serious in certain areas.
How do you currently feel about the state of Hip-hop in general?
Hiphop is dope right now I just think the game needs change people been asking for it but never happen I believe it can start with me.
Who influenced you most through out your career?
My grandma. When she speaks I listen and artist documentary’s influence as well seeing where they have come from because of come from a rough place as well.
What’s your best advice for handling criticism?
Acknowledge take the advice but the end of the day you make and do what’s best for you.
Hulda Hicks was born in Brooklyn, NY in the late ’70s, at the time when Hip-Hop music was just emerging as an art form. Her entire life was influenced by the culture, having grown up in the epicenter of the creative movement.
As a trained musician and vocalist, Hulda got exposed to the industry in her twenties and has worked on projects with iconic figures such as the Chiffons, the Last Poets, and Montell Jordan, to name a few. Her passion for music extended past the stage on to the page when she began to write ad copy and articles as a freelancer for several underground publications.
A written review from “Jubilee Huldafire” is as authentic as it gets, hailing from one creative mind that has a unique voice, on paper and in person.
