Yung Nnoiz: Back to Basics
Why Beat Boxing and how long have you been doing it for? I’ve been doing it professionally for about two years now, but I got introduced to it in 2010/2011.Ive been rapping since class 6 and going for shows. There’s this Indian guy I met who wasn't that good but proved me wrong. We did shows together as we would merge beat boxing with poetry. I would express myself freely without people judging me as it was my way of flowing emotions to people. How did your family take it when they found out you are a rapper/beat boxer? I grew up in Western Province as I came to Nairobi at 16 years of age. I used to write lyrics which my father whooped me for and burnt them. It was a start up for me to create more networks waiting for my big break. I am doing it as a career now although both of my parents are educationists. I’ve had enough shows that pay well. People really support me.It comes as a form of expression plus its business. I do it strategically as I have 3 brothers ahead of me. Do you sing and dance as well? I don't sing or dance because of my physique since a young age. I wasn't really passionate about it.I sound musical in whatever I do. When you're not performing what else do you do with your time? I’ve done poetry, car hire and academics. I have the passion as it bears more fruit and building trust in you. What would you say about the direction Hip-Hop has taken so far in this country?