Get Local, MN! Interview #4
-Liquid Assassin-
Believe it or not, but today we are sitting down with none other than
Liquid Assassin the Home Town Hero. I have a lot of questions for you
but first off, how you been?
I been blessed! Working crazy trying to finish this album.
That's good to hear, your last album "Cardell" was a huge success and
featured a side of you the fans had never seen. Many people never
expected that you would have it in you to sing on tracks, yet you did
and you blew everyone away. What is the name of your new project and
what can we expect from the album?
Appreciate that. Yea i wanted to do something my father would be proud
of. He was a singer and always wanted me to sing. My next album is
called "Mongrel". Being Black and White, a lot of people ask me all the
time whats my race. So imma just say I'm a Mongrel from here on haha. Its
got some elements like "Cardell" and a few Gritty tracks as well.
Sounds great. I just interviewed Izzy Dunfore who won the Sicfux Sickest
Sixteen contest and a spot on a new Jimmy Donn album featuring yourself, would you care to discuss
the track? Also are you free to disclose any other featured artists on
"Mongrel"?
Congrats to Izzy on winning that. As far as collabs, the only features
confirmed are JellyRoll, Mister KA from my label also doing production,
and my homie Wildcard. Waiting on a few but I wont drop names till its
100. Not much collaborating on this one.
Too many artist fill up their albums with featured tracks, and I feel it
takes away from what the album is really about, them. I'm glad to see
you're doing you on this one. Now let's take things back to the
beginning, what was it like to start out your career in Minnesota? Who
were your influences and what made you decide to give up your baseball
dreams and start pursuing a career in music?
I actually got expelled from High School. So everything went down the
toilet with that. Then music kinda just happened. Found a way to let out
my emotions in a better way with rap. I grew up listening to Brotha
Lynch. Definitely was in my house. My older brother played all his
music. Also I always be inspired by Big Pun, rest in peace. Greatest
rapper to ever do it in my opinion. Also most slept on. Tech N9ne was a
great influence too.
Speaking of Tech N9ne, you accomplished a goal most of us could only
dream of. Even for a short stint as it was, you were signed to Strange
Music, how did that feel, what was it like and how did it change your
life?
Being signed to Strange was a dream come true. Definitely opened doors
for me and exposed my talent to a bigger crowd
And since then, you have been almost everywhere. What are some of your
favorite experiences while on the road? And how do the fans out there
compare to the huge, loyal following you still have in Minnesota?
Gettin' to see fans from other states vibe to my music. I never thought
my music would reach so many people. I'm real proud of that
Who wouldn't be? You have done some truly amazing things. Take us a bit
deeper into the life, this is a question I like to ask a lot of artists
who have been through it all and still stand today. Its all about highs
and lows. In your career what do you see as your greatest
accomplishments, and what has been the hardest part of your journey?
My greatest accomplishments would have to be creating the "Cardell"
album. I overcame a lot of emotion and sadness but turned it into a
musical creation. So I always felt good bout that. Also being on Tech
N9ne's record, "Psycho B!tch 2". Being able to perform that on his live
show with him a hole tour was really like a dream. That point I felt
like "I made it". My all time low my rap career was not being with
Strange anymore and Grave Plott kinda leaving with it. I felt alone and
it was right after my pops passing so a lot of negativity came down on
me. So when i released "Cardell" that's why it was such a big
accomplishment to me. I did it by myself and friends who took time out
to record and mix the record.
You have made a lot of friends and partners nation wide. What artists
are your favorite to play shows or tour with?
Basically everyone I've toured with has been coo. Just like being on the
road performing for my fans
Any messages you would like to send your fans as we round out this
interview?
I appreciate the luv and support. Shout out to all my loyal supporters.
Also shout out to the label 42 Records, Mister KA, and my lil bro bro DJ Sh3vy.
And lastly, do you have any insight, advice or words of wisdom for any
potential upcoming artists in the local scene?
Make sure that if you are taking a career in music you are ready to give
up A LOT and really make sure this is what you want. Its a huge
commitment when it becomes your actual job
Thank you for having me!
Once again, for Get Local, MN this has\been J. Zarins. Dedicated to bringing you the rawest interviews from all your local favorites. Thank you for your continued support, and see ya next time!
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