Wow okey!!!,local rapper,REC RYMER is set to sign with South African label NIZ ENT EMPIRE.Yes people its shocking to us too lol.We got #word about the deal a couple weeks back but it seems the whole thing was still in the negotiation stages.but now its official,REC RYMER will b signing with the label..with speculations of him "falling off",Rec Rymer told us "2013, we prove them hella wrong"..Impressive Ish! knowing that this kat went silent for a year with no song out,the streets thought yep "He Fell Off" guess some of us were wrong lol,and now he's got a hella fresh single out,off his latest project.The song is called "ATTENTION" ft. Omazin,The punchlines were on point,The hook was outstanding,The beat OMG!! (coughs) will just stop there lol. We spoke with him over the whole move and he gave us his reasons for it.heres how the conversation went;
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Everyone know you as the Zambian/SA rapper..how do u feel this deal is going to bridge the gap for u between both countries?
RR:
Umm cant you say African Artist? lol Well I got major support from both countries so im not sweating.yeah I know IL be up and down but these two countries are both my homes so I have to kill two birds with one stone hahaha...no..seriously.
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Last time we(the fans) checked,you were under local industry label E.F.I Media..Tell us about that?
RR:
I was with EFI Media for a while and im grateful for the hard work and music we made,I still fux with em,but I felt like I needed a breakthrough,a new way of expanding myself..things were moving slowly for me and I couldn't keep repeating the same mistakes again.I had to look at the opportunities I had for my music.
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We know you and Niz Ent Empire Boss @AshtonTHEArtist have known each other for some time now.Was this whole deal pre-meditated or is it something that just came to mind in both camps recently?
RR:
Me and Ashton are good friends,I truly respect the hustle he's on,S/O! He saw potential in me and supported me all the way.We both looking at this as a huge business investment and through God's grace I know success is upon us.He offered me an opportunity and I couldn't let it slide.So basically this offer popped up recently.
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The Commercial Break EP is something a number of people have been expecting from you for a minute.Just to clear the air,this move means its going to have to be released under the Niz Ent Empire label.What does this means for the unreleased tracks for th mixtape?are they being scraped and replaced with completely new content or can we expect some of your projects from E.F.I Media to make it on th mixtape?
RR:
Mos def the EFI tracks are on there,Klappa Heiz produced dope tracks for me.I have various producers on this tape,so its not just going to be produced under one label.Im not just doing it for myself but for the producers too,they need exposer and with great records that I have on the tape,yal are going to be blown away.
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The whole deal probably means ul have to be in south africa on a frequent basis.does this mean the zambian fans will begin to see less of u locally?
RR:
Well depends on how my schedules will be but im still around man.Traveling will be a hustle,depending on where my next show gon be.
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Will Rec Rymer be considered as a Zambian artist signed to a South African label or a South African artist signed to a South African label?
RR:
lol.
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Looking at Niz Ent Empire's track record,there pretty good with artist development.how do u plan on making that fact work for u?
RR:
Yeah man..they know how to develop artists and right now i feel like im the next big thing on their Label.They have enough connections,locally and internationally.Media friendly and they are no strangers to that.I cant tell you my plans,its like giving away my method of development hahahah!! So let me just say..wait and see how far my music will go.
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Compared to the South African music industry,Zambia still has quite a distance to cover.what do u think the local industry needs to do to elevate itself n get the props that is truly deserved?
RR:
Looking at how the Zambian Music industry level is at, we are moving very slowly.Very few artists have organized management.We are not supporting each other to the best of our ability.Lacking originality and copying other countries styles wont make us go far.Corruption and piracy is killing our music.Ive seen so many albums in the streets being sold at a very cheap price like airtime,"I Swear I Would Sue Someone if i found my album in the streets next to airtime and accessories.This is why very few kats are not registered to Zamcops etc.We are a very talented country in different ways.I pray in the near future we'll have the right direction.
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#WORD any last words for the people out there,fans,Artists,?.
RR:
Nothing is impossible without the almighty "JESUS CHRIST" I wish every artist out there the best.Work harder, one day it will pay off.Keep your head up high,be original and stay focused.Thank you to all my fans who stuck by me,till now.Keep supporting.Respect and Love #RR
There you have it people!!! Congratulations once again Rec Rymer! Check him out on the NIZ ENT Website. http://www.nizentempire.co.za
Download his latest single off his "Commercial Break EP" called "Attention" featuring "Omazin" and follow the fam on twitter @boyrmer .
#WOHHSalute!!! @WordOutHipHop
