You started rapping in 1996, how did you come to get started in this industry?
I always loved music my dad was in a band when he was young I guess Im genetically attracted to making music
How have you found the past 12 years as an artist Well im starting to understand the mechanics of the industry alot better now..Its fun but strenuous at times
Whats the meaning behing the name Prime "The Official"? The name Prime is the best way to describe my music it doesnt mean Prime time or anything like that it means to be the best, to be creme dela creme or topshelf. Prime which comes from the root word Primary which means first...Ya Digg. The officiais my position in society you have goverment officials I'm just a street official a man of the people.
We don't hear many rappers coming out of Pittsburgh what's the hip hop scene like there?
Its very up and coming there are a couple of people from Pittsburgh that were recently signed so you should be hearing from us before you know it. The scene here is getting better but its not popping the way it should be!
Having heard some of your music you sound like a conscious rapper and keep away from the money and "bling" side of the industry, how would you describe your style?
Im definately a breath of freshness. I dont really talk about money and jewelry because im poor..lol But even if I did have money I still wouldnt talk about it. I try to make music that is timeless so people can listen to my stuff 5 years from now and it will still be relevant. These other cats are just trendy after a year passes people wont be feelin those same songs because there will be some other trend out and another clone to take there place in the game. My style is straight foward minimal punches.
What are your views on the rap industry at the moment?
Its very sad I think people are really hurting out here and they try to overcompensate for there pain by talking about how much money they haveand how great things are but i think when these Mc's are by themselves they are confused.
What inspires you to write?
Its my natural form of expression whatever Im felling if its worth saying I'll make a song about it.
You released "The Official" last year can you tell us about that project? It was a self titled debut its a complete work. There is a little bit of everything on that one your guarenteed to feel it!
You sold several thousand copies off your own back, how was it received by people? Most people liked it but of couse some people didnt want to grasp the positive under tone.
Right now your prepping "Martial Law" mixtape can you tell us about that and who is involved The Martial Law mixtape is an idea I had to just get peoples attention to let them know its a new day and power is about to change hands in the industry. For production I got Big Jerm, e-dan from Id labs kalaj dame and Mubarick.
How do you go about getting your name out?
Diffrent publications, Local Papers , onlines engines and Blogs.
Who do you look up to as an artist? Right now im diggin Nas, Ti and Myself but honestly I have been listening to R&B.
You have performed live around PA and Ohio what have the shows been like and what can people expect at a Prime The Official gig? One of my show is definately a high energy experience.
You mention on myspace that you have been doing some writing and video projects can you talk about them. I have fiction novel in the Making called "The Natural" and an informational text called "War Machine". The Natural is a battle of the Sexes type of book very entertaining and War Machine is a look at the hidden things in society kind of like a conspiracy book.
After Martial Law has been released what plans do you have? For the future I want to spread out across America and the UK.
How do you think the Steelers are going to do next season? The Steelers are playoff bound everyone should know that by now but I dont know about the Big Dance!
You started rapping in 1996, how did you come to get started in this industry?
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