ARTIST OF THE WEEK : We Focus on HURRICANE CEASAR (@HurricaneCeasar)

ARTIST OF THE WEEK : We Focus on HURRICANE CEASAR (@HurricaneCeasar)

   HURRICANE CEASAR

So if you asked us who we think has a bright future, the first name wed probably give you is this guys'.  Its HURRICANE CEASAR ya bish!! *kendrick voice*. Anyway, we came across this artist a couple months ago and we've been liking his sound ever since. One thing about him is his passion. Like on that real tip, this dude is passionate about his music. They say it "speaks". We heard that voice. Tracks like "I KNOW" , "NUMB" , "GET OVER IT" , and not forgetting our personal favorite "GHOST", just make you take notice. Its almost like he's in his own little HurricaneCeasar World, ITS JUST HIM.And like every other artist that started from somewhere, he's got TRUE and LOYAL Fan's. We had the chance to interact with one such person on twitter and the response was amazing.

That's just the tip of the ice-burg, this guy is smart too. He always has the right answer(Somehow). He's been one of our BBM contacts for a minute now and when we officially "spoke" with him on a couple of issue here and there, here's what he had to say :


1. Who is Hurricane Ceasar?

Hurricane Ceasar is an escape for Jonathan a place for him to say all the things he wouldn't normally say in a conversation.

2. Why the name?

It's kind of a nickname that stuck. When I was young I was in this cypher where this dude called me the Ceasar of rap and from then it just was my name.

3. Who influenced your music career?

Many artists but in a specific way it would be B.I.G, Eminem, 50 cent, Jay Z, Drake and Snoop Dogg.

4. When did you start listening 2 Hip Hop?

I always have listened to hip hop but the first time I really took note of it I think I was 7 years old, I heard B.I.G's "Juicy" and I was hooked.

5. Do you feel hip hop has drastically changed over the years?

NOW PLAYING: @HurricaneCeasar - I KNOW

Yes it has, the beats, the lyrics, the flows all of it is different and to add to that Hip Hop isn't seen as just a wayward genre of music anymore but as a lifestyle, which just shows it has been a positive change.

6. What elements of the "Golden Age" of Hip Hop (early mid-80's to late-90's) would you like to see adopted by Hip Hop artists of today?

More story telling, its a rare thing these days for artists to take you on a trip, even if you're rapping about money make me feel like I'm there, that is something I wouldn't mind seeing in Hip Hop again.

7. Top 5 legendary Hip Hop artists?

In no particular order, Biggy, Nas, Jay Z, Eminem and Raekwon.

8. Internationally , which names are always on your playlist?

Kanye West, A$ap Rocky, Elle Varner, J Cole, Drake, Wale, Florence and The Machine, Jay Z, Kendrick Lamar and just a little bit of 2 Chainz for those weird days.

9. If you had a choice, which of those do you feel you'd have a good time working with?

I would say J Cole because our styles are so different I would enjoy the mixture we would create.

10. To the local scene, which artists did you enjoy working with and on what projects?

I really enjoyed working with Bladen on a song called Exodus, he really pushed me to do something different from my norm. I also enjoyed work with Saego on songs for his upcoming mixtape "Ill Theory" and a group called Lyrical Homicide where I got my first real taste as a producer on their debut mixtape "Lights Out".

11. Which local kats would you recommend and why?

There's a few, off the bat I would recommend Saego, the music he makes has a party feel to it without it being dance music which is different from the current climate. Then there's Bladen who has a hard edge to his music which is always fun. Also Reason who has something special that I can't pin down as well as Kwesta and even though they're not local for me but I would suggest @boyrymer and @BarzNation good music that people can relate to coming from them.

NOW PLAYING: @HurricaneCeasar - Jo'Burg State Of Mind

12. Ghost was and still is a tough joint (our opinion). How was the atmosphere in th studio when you exported the final mix and had a listen?

To be honest, I was alone in studio when it was complete but I thought I had a lead single the minute it was done, what I didn't think was that people would love it the way they do.

13. Tell us abit about the track.(For those who don't know about it)

Ghost is a reflection track for me as I said I was alone in studio so I was more open to expressing myself which left me with a song where I explore my own feelings towards haters, love, money, music, fans and as the chorus asks where will I be at end of all of this.

14. You've been doing a great job on almost all the tracks we've heard from you. Do you think we'll be paying for an album from you?

If Ghost is anything to go by then yes, I think I have the ability to create music people will love and will pay to hear.

15. In conclusion, why should the people out there download and listen to your stuff and just how can they get a hold of you and your music?

Because I'm a passionate artist who isn't just in it for the money, I'm trying to make music for all the moments and memories in your life. People can get hold of me via my twitter account @HurricaneCeasar or on Facebook which is Jonathan H Ceasar. I usually offer my newest music on Facebook and Twitter or if you want my older music google Hurricane Ceasar

NOW PLAYING: Cake (Remix)

Its not often you come across such an artist. Like really, we know. For the artist of today its all about money, bad B***H'S, weed (even though most of these kats out here aint never had that real A-Grade)( Ni***z out here really smoking fried pumpkin  leaves) and just a whole bunch of irrelevant stuff. We wish Hurricane Ceasar  many years of success, more lyrics and most important of all, God's guidance and protection.

SO TILL THE NEXT TIME WE DELIVER SOME FRESH INDIE AFRICAN HIP HOP NEWS TO YOUR PHONE, COMPUTER, TABLET, E.T.C, STAY BLESS AND KEEP IT HIP HOP.

#WORD OUT!