I am a upcoming rapper out of Tacoma, Wa and been rapping for about 10 years.

I got really serious about five years ago, and brought forth my own record label.

I am a very distinct mc, yet I have my own style that no one has.

I see myself as possible trend setter, and I can give the public great topics and lyrics over great beats, I fill.

I believe it's all about the fans and respectful relationships in this industry.

I have something new for the game and it's kingship.

It's my own philosophy that I incorporate into my music, but it's also a way I plan to stand apart from other artist I plan to transcend the pimps, gangsta, and party rap, It's time for something new. 

I can help promoters and such bring in this new era of hip-hop. Other than that have been finishing up my album. I have been inspired by 2pac, Nas, and Bone Thugs. 

I plan to start my mix tape soon too. I love music, and I will give the people what they need a hip-hop leader. I grew up in Washington and plan to one day sign artist on my label from here and abroad.

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Tell our readers, where your from.. I am from Tacoma, Wa


Where did your name originate from? My hip-hop name came from my hero Malcolm X, well the X. Also, the fact that African Americans descended from kings and queens so the king means the kings we came from, and the X stands for the unknown kings and queens we don't recognize we are and the ones from antiquity we never met. 


What is a typical day like for you? My typical day consist of getting up, getting fresh, then checking my email and music stats, and heading off too school. I come home, study, promote on the web and streets then have a beer or two. Really, just running my label, and handling my studies, besides that spending time with my girl. Weekends kick it a little at the bar with friends, and more promoting and business.


Other then music what do you do to make that paper? Other than music, I get money from,college, financial aid, and side jobs. 


When did you first become introduced to hip-hop? I first became introduced to hip-hop at about 12 or 13. 


Coming up who were your influences in music? My influences growing up were 2pac, Bone Thugs, Nas, and Bay area music.


What artists/people in your life intrigued you to get into the business? I was influenced to get in the business by people that always said I had what it takes to be a great artist, and all the rappers who made it.


How would you describe your style? I describe my style as distinct, versatile, and very original. A style that can't be copied. Also, West Coast with complex lyrics and deep and full of knowledge a lot. 


What artists are you currently working with? Artist I am currently working with is my close friend Radius, and Luni Coleone which will be on my new album set for Jan, 12th.


Who would you enjoy to work with? I would love to work with Nas, and Pastor Troy.


Tell us about your current projects? I am currently finishing up my album " Kings Against Kings" and making preparations for my King Hop tour, mix tape, and album collaboration with rap artist Radius.


What one reason would your fans say separates you from the norm? My fans would say my creative style separates me from the norm.


What shows do you currently have lined up for winter 2011/2012? I have a tour coming up, and shows for that tour are currently still being prepared and picked, stay tuned.


What would you say makes you different than the average recording artist... Whats makes me different from the average recording artist is my ability to attack and sound different on all my beats, word play, and vocabulary.


What's currently in your iPod, Android, Mp3 Player? What I'm currently bumping is mostly Bay Area rap, and underground, period.


What’s your formula, how do you come up with the concepts for your material? How I come up with my concepts, is the feeling I get from the beat, and any preconceived notions in my mind. Once I get that emotion I add a topic to it and make sure it is original as can be if possible. 


Where do you see yourself in the industry in the next 5 years? I see myself in the industry five years from now with a distribution deal worth thousands  or millions. Maybe a couple artist singed. With at least 20 albums under my belt. Also, some other investments.


Where do you see the industry in 5 to 10 years? I see the industry in five to ten years as back to it's original state as hip-hop or even king-hop (my invention). Even more global dominance with more and more creeds evolving the art form. A more conscious hip-hop evolving to king-hop which is hip-hop on another level.  It's hip-hop with the recognition of the original kings and there extended brothers here and back Eastern part of the world. All that incorporated into the music. The knowledge and history of kingship in hip-hop which is king-hop.


If you had to choose one track that will have HipHop.Org readers hooked, which track would it be? The track that will have hip-hop.org hooked is "Set The Records Strait" The beat and lyrics tell it all.


Do you have any final words, shoutouts, etc for our community..? I would like to send shout out to my people Radius, Luni Coleone, Baby Pops, Susan Hudson, My daughter Nyeshia, Maurice, and everybody who supports my movement. Also, everyone who striving in the music bizz, and everbody with a dream in life. 1 love to all.