Illterviews - Ill Mill Interview

Ill Mill

Illterviews - Ill Mill

Ill Mill is a veteran of the UK rap scene. We catch up with him to talk about what he's working on at the moment, the differences between when he started making music and now, what projects he's put out in the past and much more!

Ill Mill, introduce yourself; How did you get your name, how long have you been rapping?

What's good people, it's your boy Ill Mill, the name came about from a family name before rap, I've been rapping since 2001 but took it seriously from 2003 and i've always been writing lyrics since school.

What projects have you put out in the past? How have they been received?

By August I will have put out 6 solo projects. These include the Salute Me When I Pass trilogy, Mack Millie and Slim Face Baby Gangster which will be out in august, plus multiple other group projects with Vigorous Productions. They all received a good response and feed back from the fans!

You're one of the veterans of the UK rap game. There are more artists around now than there ever has been. Do you think this is 100% a positive thing?

I think the game growing is a good thing and it provides chances for other artists, producers, camera men and even websites etc etc. But there needs to be some kind of quality control.

The Black Album was a piece of history in terms of UK Rap. You've been putting out quality music since then as well. Where do you think the music you put out now compares with the first album and the early mixtapes?

Nothing can compare with the past 'cos the past is the past, but i've grown and I'm a much better artist now, simple … practise makes better.

Tell us about the SMS movement. Who's involved in it, and what projects have come out from the artists in the camp?

SMS was formed in 2001. We officially put out our first album in 2003 called The Black Album, the movement is a street based organisation; every member at some point in his life was on the streets doing what he had to do to survive and this is the life style we express through our music. SMS is a part of Vigorous Productions which includes: Spoon, Bennett, Fee Fee, Big Simz, Tokes, Jah Yout, D.D and Stinks. They've released: Stinks- One Of A Kind, Big Simz - Another Day Another Pound, Big Simz and Hardoe - Got It In A Drought, Fee Fee- Me Myself, Fee Fee - Pay Attention & Fee Fee - Then There Was Fee.

What other artists have you worked with in the scene?

Everyone who i've needed to work with in the uk scene

Who would you like to work with in the future?

James Blunt, Coldplay, Alicia Keys, Mary J Blige, Jay-Z, Joe, Dr. Dre & a few more names of that calibre that I grew up listening to!

What are you working on at the moment, any mixtapes or EPs etc? When can we expect them to come out?

Right now im working on S.F.B.G: Slim Face Baby Gangsta. It should be out on itunes from the 20^th August 2012! It should be very epic; most of the production on that mixtape / street album is from California so its got a nice feel to it with banging slapping beats but with a UK artist which makes it a great thing and something that ain't been done before over here!

Any shout outs?

Shout out to the whole of Vigorous Productions, SMS, Spoon, Roblo, Bandit, AK47, 3 Stinks, 3 Simz, Loonatic Beats, Antwill, Preston Play, English, Fe Fee, all the people that support me, and all the fans most definitely!

Let us know where to get in touch with you, and any links you want to promote!

@IllMillSMS1

Interview By Precinct Phantom

@TheRealPP

Illterviews - Nego True Interview

Nego True

Illterviews – Nego True

Nego True is a rapper from East London. He recently appeared on SBTV. We catch up with him to talk about how he got his name, how he got in touch with SBTV, his opinion of the medium and much more!

Nego True, introduce yourself; How did you get your name, how long have you been rapping?

Nego, just the average guy from East London. My name came from my young days in my area, Leyton. It initially had a derogative meaning, but after my mum started going church in 2008, she saw 'Nego' in the Bible and assumed I got it from there, after reading the story of 'Abed-Nego' it seemed to match my life so I kept the name. The 'True' part was because my friends said I never used to respond with much words, if they said something I'd always just say "True". so it became my trade-mark and eventually part of my name.

Been rapping? 7 months. I used to rap in secondary school as I state in my 'I Wonder' song. But, I gave up for three years because from the age of 16 I kept telling myself I was too old to rap, until the beginning of this year when I thought, I might as well give it a try, and it seems to be kicking off faster then I assumed.

Have you had any projects out so far? What has the response to them been?

Not at all. Just started, but I've got a mixtape coming out in the beginning of August. I've had demand for a mixtape, but I didn't know me rapping was going to bring about this reaction so I'm working as fast as I can to provide something for everyone that's supporting me.

You first started making real waves when your SBTV video came out. How did you get in touch with SBTV?

It was the most random way. He gave out his skype to everyone that was following him on twitter. So I took my chance, added him (Jamal Edwards). Rang him, he didn't answer. He rang me back I missed it, thought my chance was gone. Then at 3 a.m my skype starts ringing, It's Jamal. We spoke for a bit, then I told him I rap and do poetry and offered to show him my lyrics, He heard me and instantly wanted me on SBTV. He sent me his personal number and the rest is on YouTube.

They (SB) are one of many UK based youtube platforms around at the moment. What benefit do you think outlets such as SBTV have on the scene?

It's a great thing, It's literally a virtual concert. They provide the audience and the artist provides the talent, or lack off based on their reaction. It allows everyone to see what talent the country or globe have.

Your video was wordplayed out! Definitely one of the most lyrical video's i've seen on the channel. Is the 'wordplay rap' the route you have always taken? How do you go about constructing the complexity?

Thanks, I appreciate that. I've always loved playing with words and trying to be creative. I don't always use wordplay, but when I do I just make sure I'm not just doing it to do it. So I will try and tell a story or paint a picture and throw the wordplay in without making it obvious or stating I just dropped a metaphor. Feel the wordplay isn't as important as what I'm saying so I do it but make it part of the whole body.

Who else have you worked with in the scene?

Nobody in the scene. Just friends so far, I like to keep certain morale standards with my music. It's difficult to find other rappers, that don't talk about sex, crime, being the best etc. . .

Who would you like to work with in the future?

Wretch 32

What are you working on at the moment, any mixtapes or EPs etc? When can we expect them to come out?

Yeah. . .'Future Memories' - The Mixtape, coming out in August. Grab that.

Any shout outs?

Yeah. I want to shout out everyone that's supported me so far and shared my videos around.

Let us know where to get in touch with you, and any links you want to promote!

@NegoTrue the twitter or 'Nego True' on facebook

My latest video: Nego True - We can be real

and also Nego True - Memories

I directed and edited both videos!

Interview By Precinct Phantom

@TheRealPP