Thursday, September 23, 2010

The Blast Spotlight: Da Kaptain AKA Yatta

Take a look at this Blast one on one exclusive interview with current Blast featured artist Da Kaptain AKA Yatta.



The Giant Blast:  How long have you been rhyming?
 Da Kaptain AKA Yatta:  I have been rhyming for around 15 years now.


What inspired you to rhyme?
Watching dudes freestyle in the staircase of my building in Bronx New York.


How would you describe your style?
Lyrical word play with a bit of Southern Swag.


You also have a label, Race City Records, could you tell us a little bit about that and the artists you have signed?
Race City Records provides musical support for local artists, Dj's and Producers in my area. This includes studio time, photo shoots, Videos, Demos, etc. Right now we are working with Slick Da Prince, J Simi Smooth, Ty Cross, Big Grip, and other independent labels in the area.


What projects are you all working on?
The Race City Compilation Welcome to Race City is available. Email bigyatta@aol.comSlick Da Prince Walking on Water mixtape coming this fall. Our work with smokehouse music group for J-simi smooth 1st and 10 is available. Mixtape from Da Kaptain coming this fall.


What's in the future for Race City Records?

 Its hard to say what the future holds for us. I will be satisfied with still being able to make music for our fans and continue to help artists grow.


Speaking of Race City, you also Race... would you tell the fans a little about that?
Yes I do. I am a tire changer for Kevin Harvick Inc in all three Nascar series. The #2 Craftsman truck, the #33 Nationwide car, and the #78 Sprint cup car.


Besides that, what does Da Kaptain get into outside of music?Not much my time is used up throughout race season. Might find me on the PS3 playing call of duty when I have free time.


Getting back to the music, where do you see yourself as an artist in 5 years?
In 5 years I can see myself running the label full time with a few top ten billboard hits under the belt.


Is there anything else you would like to plug, any shout outs?
Yeah you can check out our first video at youtube.com/racecityrecords
Shout out to Big Grip, Slick Da Prince, J-Simi Smooth, R-sin flame, first capital management, Smokehouse music group, and Made MenEnt.
 



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