The Orange Magazine - Vol 18

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Patrick Tripp Next Level

What is your stage name and genre? My stage name is my name or initials (Patrick Tripp) I use that because I’m just me. I can’t be put into a category, won’t conform to anything and remain true to myself.

How did you get into music? I got into music because a friend had some equipment in his basement. We used to sample beats and I would freestyle all the time, until other guys would come with written lyrics, so I started writing because I had competition now.

Who are some of your music inspirations? My inspirations are Run-D.M.C., Slick Rick, Tribe Called Quest, 8ball & MJG. These artist paint really vivid pictures with their words and plus they had the cool factor. Describe the kind of music you create. The music I typically create is very observational and vivid. I paint pictures with my words that u can visualize when u listen and I have an extensive subject matter. What is your creative process? My creative process consists of me listening to the track and letting the track tell me what to do. I get my ideas out of the air from just

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