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Quincey White
Q: Quincey White! What’s good my brother. We thank you for taking the time to interview with us. This is greatly appreciated. For our readers out there who may be just getting to know you for the first time today, in a nut shell tell us exactly who Quincey White is and where you’re from.
A: Quincey White is an Artist out of South Central LA, Athens Park to be exact. Also a father, son, brother, someone who is very family oriented and so deep in his craft that he took a risk to rely his whole life and well being on making it as an artist.
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Q: For you, what was it like growing up in South Central L.A.?
A: Growing up in South Central LA was nothing like seeing it in the movies only because it was in real life. Watching a movie, you can rewind, push play, stop, and fast forward. In real life, you can’t. The gunfire, gang violence, police sirens, helicopters, cocaine, prostitution was all something I’ve seen with my two eyes. I’m happy to have made it out alive and it made me a tough individual.
Q: As a youngster, what role did music play in your life? At what age did you realize that music was something that you wanted to pursue?
A: As a youngster, music was very important to me, I always listened to music that related to what I was going thru at the time. Whatever was in my playlist at the present moment was like the soundtrack to my life. At 14 years QUINCEY WHITE: My major music old, my father picked me up from school influences were Tupac, Nas, Jadakiss, and the radio was playing, what was playing on the radio? Some trash… I told my on that I heard my parents playing as a dad “I can do this” my dad replied, “Do child. it then!” I sat quiet and said to myself “Maybe I will.” That’s where it all started.
Q: Who were some of your major music influences while coming up as a rapper in Southern California?
A: My major music influences were Tupac, Nas, Jadakiss, Eminem & tons of oldies that i grew up on that I heard my parents playing as a child.
Q: We understand that during you career as a rapper you haven’t always gone by Quincey White. What was your previous rap name and why did you decide there was a need for change?
A: As a rapper I use to go by DUBB, I decided to change my rap name to my government name Quincey White because my music was so honest and personal there was no need for a alias, and also I wanted to press the “refresh button” so to speak.
Q: Let’s talk a bit about the EP you have out right now entitled “The 7”? We listened to the project several times. If fact it’s one of my favorites right now. I always put it on while I’m driving in the car. Give bit of the back-story behind this EP…
A: The idea of “The 7” EP sparked from my old block 127th St. for short we say “the 7” I wanted to tell my story from the foundation of where it all started so I took it back to my roots. My family had the house on the 7 since the 50’s.
Q: You’ve definitely got “BARS” We appreciate true artistry and you definitely have it. What is your view the state of hip-hop right now? Do you feel that mainstream hip-hop has been watered down over the years with popularity contests and gimmicks instead of dope lyrics and fresh tracks?
A: Thank you. My view on the state of Hip-Hop is nonexistent, I really don’t pay attention to the mainstream, all the popularity contests and gimmicks don’t apply to me so, me giving that too much of my attention and time is going to take me away from my path and goals so, “F**k em”.
Q: We are especially feeling the “Hollywood” joint on the EP. It’s crazy dope. How did you link up with R&B duo Jake&Papa for the collaboration for this record?
A: Hollywood was a natural collaboration; blood couldn’t make me and Jake&Papa closer whenever we all get in the studio its special.
Q: Did you collab with any others on this EP? What producers did you work with on this project?
A: I collab’d with a few producers; Twin Towers, RodTheProducer, Remixx, Dex, Nash, Rome So Cold, Marc Garvy, Hill, all dudes that are upcoming that have all the talent in the world.
Q: I can’t help but feel that in this day in age of hip-hop, the art of storytelling is a lost art form. You are bringing it back man. Your stories that you tell in your music are so vivid. For instance, there is one particular record on the EP called “Hope.” Was this based on a true story or something? You painted the picture so vividly we couldn’t help but feel that this story may have had some truth to it. Very sad but powerful story. Tell us a little about it.
A: Hope is a true story of many Ghettos I just happened to be the narrator. I don’t like to talk about trendy things to relate because trends die out so instead I tell stories everybody can relate to stories no matter what age you are.
Q: Can we expect any other projects from you soon, maybe an album in the near future?
A: You can always expect new music from me I may not drop as consistently as others but when I do expect quality. Album will come when the time is right.
Q: With the way music industry is right now and the emergence of monetization on social media etc… where do you see yourself as an artist in the next 3-5 years?
A: Saying where I’m going to be in 3-5 years I would be lying to you, so all I can do is continue to work hard, network and put the best music out humanly possible.
Q: Once again, thank you so much Q for interviewing with us. This has been a pleasure but before you go, could you name another artist that you think is “So FN Dope” and tell us why?
A: Thank you for having me. Another artist I think is dope is G. Perico because he took a life that was destined to fail and made something out of himself while staying true and authentic.
Q: How can your fans reach you on social media? QUINCEY WHITE:
Twitter @QuinceyWhiteInstagram @iamQuinceyWhiteFacebook @iamQuinceyWhiteWebsite www.QuinceyWhite.com
SFND MAG: We definitely wish you much success. Thank you for being SoFNDope and we look forward to seeing you at the top.
