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06-24-2003, 12:35 AM
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MF Grimm interview
By: Bevan Jee - June 2003
BEVAN: What is your earliest recollection of hip-hop culture?
GRIMM: Block parties in late 70's and early 80's, Rock Steady Crew.
B: The name "MF Grimm", what does it mean and what relevance does it share with MF Doom's similar moniker?
G: I created the M.F; it meant "Master of Flows" but I no longer use it. I've elevated to "G.M. Grimm" (Grand Master). Doom can keep the M.F.
B: You dropped some lyrics on the "Constipated Monkey" album by Kurious, are you and he still tight? Any idea what he's up to?
G: We're still tight but I can't really say what he's up to. Kurious is a real private person; but if you want to interview him I'll set it up!
B: You killed Nas' guest appearance on Kool G. Rap's album "4,5,6" with your verses on "Take 'Em To War" & "Money On The Brain", how was it working with Kool G. Rap and was he enthusiastic with your career at that time? Do you still keep in touch with him?
G: No we don't keep in touch, people grow and move on with their life. Honestly, that's the past and it's all about Day By Day Entertainment. I thank Kool G. Rap for the opportunity to appear on "4,5,6" but I hit him with two hot choruses "Take' Em To War" & "Money On The Brain" plus I spit fire on both tracks. I didn't even get credit for one of the songs and on every sticker was "Take 'Em To War" or "Money On The Brain." Epic used my shit to promote that whole album and it was #1 on the Billboard charts. Instead of doing a video for "Take 'Em To War", like the people wanted, they went with "Fast Life". See EPIC & Columbia thought they could kill two birds with one stone by promoting that song and make it a SONY thing but the geniuses who launched that marketing stone missed the bird and the stone ended up hitting the water and then it sunk to the bottom of the charts. It was a learning lesson for me to watch that, it forced me to sharpen my aim. At Day By Day Entertainment we break the stone in 2 halves and then we kill four birds. A few of the intelligent people at a few of the majors acknowledge the accuracy and have interest in Day by Day Entertainment going hunting with them.
B: You were originally scheduled to drop a verse on Main Source's "Live At The BBQ", can you tell us what went down and why you weren't able to perform on that classic? Do you feel that you would have made that song even iller?
G: I got locked up beating this guy up in an auto accident I was in with Joe Fatal. Joe Fatal got out and went in with Large Professor, I was still in (lock up) and got out too late. It was already done, and YES I would've destroyed it but then it would've altered musical history in hip-hop because the song is a classic.
B: What's up with your first 12" single, "So What You Want Ni&*ga?" back then you were known as "The Grimm Reaper", were people showing you love on that first release?
G: I'm a street legend. That's actually my verse for "Live at the Barbecue," so I just extended it and pressed it up independently. B: You were the runner-up in the 1993 NMS "Battle for World MC Supremacy" against Supernatural, how was that battle? You were being judged by of all people, Sean Puffy Combs!
G: People are taking props away from "Skillz". Supernatural won the battle that day, I can't change that, he was a better entertainer and I admit that; and that's what he did - entertain. But really he can't fuck with me. Honestly I feel Mad Skillz won the whole thing but it was a tight battle to the finish. The battle with Skillz and Supernatural went down in history. As for Sean Puffy Combs, he makes nice clothing but he can't judge me because he don't even write his own shit. He can judge a "Battle for World Dance Supremacy," maybe he'll let me get on "Making Of The Band Part 5".
B: Do you still talk to the Large Professor, how did you meet and what do you think about his production?
G: I love him he's like a brother to me he's doing production for my new album. Day By Day is in negotiations on getting his next album. That would be beautiful.
B: You've overcome some serious life battles, loosing and regaining your ability to see and hear, being confined to a wheelchair and being incarcerated. You've shown that your will is extremely strong and you as a person are also. Can you please shed some light as to why you were locked up and how that experience was for you? What is the status on your incarceration at this point?
G: I'm not in jail but the experience was a rough but beautiful one for me. I did three years on a 4-years-to-life sentence. I was convicted of "Conspiracy Of Distribution And Sales Of Narcotics" under the Rockefeller Drug Laws, that most of the people in hip-hop are fighting to get rid of, because it's the in thing to do right now. I don't think they really give a fuck, it's for media attention, next month they'll forget about the people under the Rockefeller Drug Laws and fight to get the cigarette tax dropped or something else that would looks good while saving the world.
B: I hear you wrote your rhymes in jail whilst listening to static, explain how that worked!
G: I can't explain that, I hear music in everything - even in silence!
B: Were there MCs in jail that you vibed with?
G: Yes there are many talented artists who have been incarcerated, some have life and will never have the opportunities that I've been blessed with.
B: How did you end up getting your material on the legendary "Fondle 'Em" label, when did you first meet Bobbito and were you happy with the way he handled your release? What about the label "Dolo"?
G: I've known Bob since we were young and he had long hair. I wasn't happy with "Do It For The Kids." He pressed up the wrong version, the version he pressed made no sense at all and made me look like an asshole. Don't get me wrong I love Bob to death, we're good friends and we joke on the phone all day. When we were younger he poked me in the eye while playing basketball and fucked my eye up (bastard!) He couldn't guard me and he's too little to "D" me in the paint, so he had to poke me to make it even - he brings it up every time we talk. He's one of the few who remained in regular contact while I was incarcerated. Bob is a good person and a good friend. As for Dolo, that's Stretch Armstrong we're also good friends and I've known him as long as I've know Kurious & Bob. His Mom & Dad are very nice and I use to enjoy discussing business strategies with them. It's been awhile, we recorded the entire "Downfall" album at his studio before I went to prison. Stretch is another good friend who never turned his back on me when I needed him, unlike Dante Ross and Rob "Reef" Telow; I'll never forgive them. I guess they assumed "F*&k him he'll be in jail forever". ha ha! Funny how things change.
B: You appeared on MF Doom's debut album "Operation Doomsday" and there was word on the street about a MF Doom/MF Grimm album? Are you in the "Monster Island Czars" and how often do you talk to MF Doom these-days?
G: I am JET JAGUAR, the creator of Monsta Island Czars, M.I.C. is back with Day By Day. We have nothing to talk about, Doom owes me money
B: You recorded The Downfall Of Iblyiss (A Ghetto Opera), 24 hours prior to being incarcerated. Do you feel that because the album was recorded in a short time-span it gave it a rawer edge? Are you happy with the album?
G: No I'm not happy with it. Some of the beats were changed while I was incarcerated but DJ Fisher did a wonderful job getting it to the world.
B: Explain the meaning behind the name of the album, what exactly is "Iblyiss" and what is the "Downfall"?
G: The downfall of Satan.
B: Where do you think hip-hop is headed in the future? There's a lot of bulls#$t out there on the radio and on TV, do you think hip-hop, as we enjoy it will be around in 15 or 20 years?
G: Yes it will be here!
B: Who are the ultimate MCs, DJs and producers that you would like to work with?
G: Large Professor, Rayna Shine, Ms. Dionne Farris and Roc Raida. We're in negotiations with all 4 of them.
B: Do you think the new Gang Starr album will be a hit or miss?
G: I hope it's a hit, I like them.
B: A Tribe Called Quest, do you feel their reunion will be dope, wack or average?
G: I wish them luck.
B: Top 5 things in your life?
1. Loyalty
2. Love
3. Family
4. Health
5. Respect
B: Top 5 things that spring to mind when you think about "Australia"
1. Aboriginals
2. Koalas
3. Crocodiles
4. Fosters Beer
5. The Outback
B: Any last words to the readers / shoutouts?
G: Shout out to the Day By Day Family and to all of the people of Australia, please send me music, I would love to hear some. I love all types of music, Day By Day does not discriminate please send it.
Peace
http://www.daybydayent.com
MF Grimm interview
By: Bevan Jee - June 2003
BEVAN: What is your earliest recollection of hip-hop culture?
GRIMM: Block parties in late 70's and early 80's, Rock Steady Crew.
B: The name "MF Grimm", what does it mean and what relevance does it share with MF Doom's similar moniker?
G: I created the M.F; it meant "Master of Flows" but I no longer use it. I've elevated to "G.M. Grimm" (Grand Master). Doom can keep the M.F.
B: You dropped some lyrics on the "Constipated Monkey" album by Kurious, are you and he still tight? Any idea what he's up to?
G: We're still tight but I can't really say what he's up to. Kurious is a real private person; but if you want to interview him I'll set it up!
B: You killed Nas' guest appearance on Kool G. Rap's album "4,5,6" with your verses on "Take 'Em To War" & "Money On The Brain", how was it working with Kool G. Rap and was he enthusiastic with your career at that time? Do you still keep in touch with him?
G: No we don't keep in touch, people grow and move on with their life. Honestly, that's the past and it's all about Day By Day Entertainment. I thank Kool G. Rap for the opportunity to appear on "4,5,6" but I hit him with two hot choruses "Take' Em To War" & "Money On The Brain" plus I spit fire on both tracks. I didn't even get credit for one of the songs and on every sticker was "Take 'Em To War" or "Money On The Brain." Epic used my shit to promote that whole album and it was #1 on the Billboard charts. Instead of doing a video for "Take 'Em To War", like the people wanted, they went with "Fast Life". See EPIC & Columbia thought they could kill two birds with one stone by promoting that song and make it a SONY thing but the geniuses who launched that marketing stone missed the bird and the stone ended up hitting the water and then it sunk to the bottom of the charts. It was a learning lesson for me to watch that, it forced me to sharpen my aim. At Day By Day Entertainment we break the stone in 2 halves and then we kill four birds. A few of the intelligent people at a few of the majors acknowledge the accuracy and have interest in Day by Day Entertainment going hunting with them.
B: You were originally scheduled to drop a verse on Main Source's "Live At The BBQ", can you tell us what went down and why you weren't able to perform on that classic? Do you feel that you would have made that song even iller?
G: I got locked up beating this guy up in an auto accident I was in with Joe Fatal. Joe Fatal got out and went in with Large Professor, I was still in (lock up) and got out too late. It was already done, and YES I would've destroyed it but then it would've altered musical history in hip-hop because the song is a classic.
B: What's up with your first 12" single, "So What You Want Ni&*ga?" back then you were known as "The Grimm Reaper", were people showing you love on that first release?
G: I'm a street legend. That's actually my verse for "Live at the Barbecue," so I just extended it and pressed it up independently. B: You were the runner-up in the 1993 NMS "Battle for World MC Supremacy" against Supernatural, how was that battle? You were being judged by of all people, Sean Puffy Combs!
G: People are taking props away from "Skillz". Supernatural won the battle that day, I can't change that, he was a better entertainer and I admit that; and that's what he did - entertain. But really he can't fuck with me. Honestly I feel Mad Skillz won the whole thing but it was a tight battle to the finish. The battle with Skillz and Supernatural went down in history. As for Sean Puffy Combs, he makes nice clothing but he can't judge me because he don't even write his own shit. He can judge a "Battle for World Dance Supremacy," maybe he'll let me get on "Making Of The Band Part 5".
B: Do you still talk to the Large Professor, how did you meet and what do you think about his production?
G: I love him he's like a brother to me he's doing production for my new album. Day By Day is in negotiations on getting his next album. That would be beautiful.
B: You've overcome some serious life battles, loosing and regaining your ability to see and hear, being confined to a wheelchair and being incarcerated. You've shown that your will is extremely strong and you as a person are also. Can you please shed some light as to why you were locked up and how that experience was for you? What is the status on your incarceration at this point?
G: I'm not in jail but the experience was a rough but beautiful one for me. I did three years on a 4-years-to-life sentence. I was convicted of "Conspiracy Of Distribution And Sales Of Narcotics" under the Rockefeller Drug Laws, that most of the people in hip-hop are fighting to get rid of, because it's the in thing to do right now. I don't think they really give a fuck, it's for media attention, next month they'll forget about the people under the Rockefeller Drug Laws and fight to get the cigarette tax dropped or something else that would looks good while saving the world.
B: I hear you wrote your rhymes in jail whilst listening to static, explain how that worked!
G: I can't explain that, I hear music in everything - even in silence!
B: Were there MCs in jail that you vibed with?
G: Yes there are many talented artists who have been incarcerated, some have life and will never have the opportunities that I've been blessed with.
B: How did you end up getting your material on the legendary "Fondle 'Em" label, when did you first meet Bobbito and were you happy with the way he handled your release? What about the label "Dolo"?
G: I've known Bob since we were young and he had long hair. I wasn't happy with "Do It For The Kids." He pressed up the wrong version, the version he pressed made no sense at all and made me look like an asshole. Don't get me wrong I love Bob to death, we're good friends and we joke on the phone all day. When we were younger he poked me in the eye while playing basketball and fucked my eye up (bastard!) He couldn't guard me and he's too little to "D" me in the paint, so he had to poke me to make it even - he brings it up every time we talk. He's one of the few who remained in regular contact while I was incarcerated. Bob is a good person and a good friend. As for Dolo, that's Stretch Armstrong we're also good friends and I've known him as long as I've know Kurious & Bob. His Mom & Dad are very nice and I use to enjoy discussing business strategies with them. It's been awhile, we recorded the entire "Downfall" album at his studio before I went to prison. Stretch is another good friend who never turned his back on me when I needed him, unlike Dante Ross and Rob "Reef" Telow; I'll never forgive them. I guess they assumed "F*&k him he'll be in jail forever". ha ha! Funny how things change.
B: You appeared on MF Doom's debut album "Operation Doomsday" and there was word on the street about a MF Doom/MF Grimm album? Are you in the "Monster Island Czars" and how often do you talk to MF Doom these-days?
G: I am JET JAGUAR, the creator of Monsta Island Czars, M.I.C. is back with Day By Day. We have nothing to talk about, Doom owes me money
B: You recorded The Downfall Of Iblyiss (A Ghetto Opera), 24 hours prior to being incarcerated. Do you feel that because the album was recorded in a short time-span it gave it a rawer edge? Are you happy with the album?
G: No I'm not happy with it. Some of the beats were changed while I was incarcerated but DJ Fisher did a wonderful job getting it to the world.
B: Explain the meaning behind the name of the album, what exactly is "Iblyiss" and what is the "Downfall"?
G: The downfall of Satan.
B: Where do you think hip-hop is headed in the future? There's a lot of bulls#$t out there on the radio and on TV, do you think hip-hop, as we enjoy it will be around in 15 or 20 years?
G: Yes it will be here!
B: Who are the ultimate MCs, DJs and producers that you would like to work with?
G: Large Professor, Rayna Shine, Ms. Dionne Farris and Roc Raida. We're in negotiations with all 4 of them.
B: Do you think the new Gang Starr album will be a hit or miss?
G: I hope it's a hit, I like them.
B: A Tribe Called Quest, do you feel their reunion will be dope, wack or average?
G: I wish them luck.
B: Top 5 things in your life?
1. Loyalty
2. Love
3. Family
4. Health
5. Respect
B: Top 5 things that spring to mind when you think about "Australia"
1. Aboriginals
2. Koalas
3. Crocodiles
4. Fosters Beer
5. The Outback
B: Any last words to the readers / shoutouts?
G: Shout out to the Day By Day Family and to all of the people of Australia, please send me music, I would love to hear some. I love all types of music, Day By Day does not discriminate please send it.
Peace
http://www.daybydayent.com