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LaSuria Kandi Allman interviews Detroit Hip Hop artist Young Herk.
The Streets are talking and Young Herk is what they are talking about. What the streets ,the streets shall get.
Who is Young Herk? Lets start with his pedigree, he is the son of Detroit Rap Legend "Big Herk"
Young
Herk aka. A.S.P.A.R.K is the hottest most anticipated Detroit Artist
right now. His Style is a throwback to when lyrics actually meant
something.
The way Young Herk combines lyrics and punchlines with witty wordplay is an odie to hiphop of yesteryear. He also displays his creativity with the song "Im Sick" off his 1st mixtape entitled "In My Blood". He also displays his graphic and plot twisting story telling with the song entitled "Decisions" which also has a dope message
The way Young Herk combines lyrics and punchlines with witty wordplay is an odie to hiphop of yesteryear. He also displays his creativity with the song "Im Sick" off his 1st mixtape entitled "In My Blood". He also displays his graphic and plot twisting story telling with the song entitled "Decisions" which also has a dope message
Eager
to make a name for himself, Young Herk is on his grind, to date he
has already done shows with the likes of "Rick Ross," "The Game,"
"Plies," "Fabolous," "Crooked I," "Yo Gotti," "BOB"and
"Scarface". In 2016 you can look forward to the 90's Baby second
mixtape entitled "Just A Lil Sample" and Collaboration mixtape with his
father (Big Herk) Entitled "Bloodline"
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Let's join the interview in progress. Check out the full audio version
at the end of the page and be sure to give a shout out in the comment
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What city and state did you grow up in?
Detroit, Michigan
What was it like growing up in Detroit?
It was good
Tell me some things about yourself?
Cool, chilled, I'm like that way.
Tell us about your father Big Herk?
Detroit Legend, He is known all around the world
What was it like growing up with your father Big Herk a pioneer of Hip hop?
It was cool, people would recognize him and give us free food, whatever. It still great.
Tell me about your latest release?
In My Blood.
What inspired you to become a artist?
My Dad, seeing him, the RESPECT. I ventured off and began studying Hip hop
Who was the first artist you collaborated with?
Devious and My Dad was on a track
Do you think the music has changed from then to now?
Definitely, It is not the same
How would you categorize your style?
Everything
What if any message do you try to relay to the audience?
Everything, music is like an emotion to me.
What would you change about the music industry from an executive stand point?
Whatever people like I would do
What do you think attributed to the change from consciousness of the early 80's to the gangster era of today?
Stuff changes, things change.
What are your thoughts about the way the artists are presenting themselves?
It is hard to do your own thing
So tell me what do you think about the way they are dressing?
That's crazy
What would you consider to be the big break that will get the artists foot in the door mainstream?
Grind and be independent
How long have you been in the music industry?
Since I was 14 years old
What are your goals for the future?
Keep on creating positive music
Do you have any shows/album/videos coming up?
All my videos are on you YouTube. 2016 My father Big Herk and I will be releasing Cd "Blood line"
Are there any artists that you would like to collaborate with?
Jada Kiss, Fabulous, Naz. The spitters
So your fans can follow you what social media sites are you on?
Instagram, Facebook
Are you involved in any social or political groups?
No.
Are there any youth or community programs that you are involved in?
My family is always involved in helping the community.
Are there any challenges that you have dealt with and you have overcame?
Asthma
Are you interested in making movies?
I definitely could
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Businesses, expansion, family secure
What advice would you give to young men today who are suffering from injustices?
Cooperate with them, when you resist they get aggressive.
What advice do you give to aspiring artists who are trying to get into the music industry?
Be Yourself, Be Original
What keeps you motivated?
Dope artists, being in the neighborhood
If you could change your profession what would it be?
Football player
What do you think about the legalization of Marijuana?
It's cool, no one has died from it.
Married? children?
No, no
Favorite food?
Pizza
What are your hobbies?
Writing and working out
Zodiac?
VirgoI would like to thank you for this powerful and informative interview. I look forward to future interviews with you. Much success on all your endeavors.
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Interviewer LaSuria Kandi Allman
Kandi Kane Ent.
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