interview with RYNOUSOURIS
What´s ur artist name? RYNOUSOURIS
When did u start doing music? I started rapping on a Cherokee machine bak in 05 with some friends just playing around an in 2011 i went to a buddy's house an he had a home studio there an I jumped in the booth an recorded a track called BEAST MODE I adventually released the track an people were asking me if I had more songs out an from that point on I took music serious ,it gave me a adrenalin rush to hear my music being played an vibes like no other.
Can you tell me about yourself? I was born in st.paul Minnesota in 1990 my dad robbed a bank when i was 7 years old an was Ina federal penitentiary until I was 12 years old so my moms raised me the best she could for a single mother in the ghetto of St. Paul. I am 23 years old now an live day to day chasing my dreams to make good music for my fans friends an family .
Where are you from? Frog town st.paul mn
What was the ambitions of a artist when you started? I hope to make it big an become a role model to society to prove a average person can accomplish big things with hard work an dedication
Could you explain your music to someone that haven't heard you? Street /real life / hardcore rap music
Where was your first gig? MINNESOTA MUSIC CAFE
Where was the latest gig? THE HYDRANT in east bethel mn
Who writes your songs?/Who writes the music who writes lyrics? I write all my music .
What's good/bad with you as a artist?/What genre do you feel you are? Well the good would have to be meeting all the people an seeing all these different faces when performing an building new fan basis . An the bad would have to be .... well nothing I love doing music it's a type of therapy for me . An the genre would be classified as gangster rap for the most part .
Why did you pick that particular style?/What are your songs about? It's what I grew up listening to as a child. My songs are about change real life situations an fantasy
Do you write your own material or mainly covers? My own songs
Have you made any albums?/If yes what are they? I have multiple MIXTAPEs out : my 1st one I released is called MINNESOTA MADNESS . 2nd one is called UNLESH THA BEAST . 3rd one is called (MURDER SEASON) which is a collaboration cd with the artist K-STAT . My 4th one is (THA LIFE OF RYNOUSOURIS ) an my 5th one is called (ONDA RIZE) an I'm also currently working on my 6th mixtape called (LIFE ON THE EDGE ) all my mixtape are Available for free download at www.rynousouris8.bandcamp.com
Do you have any clips on YouTube? Yes , I have music videos / studio session recordings /videos of shows released songs Available on my YouTube . YouTube search : RYNOFTG
How old are you?/What got you started in music? I'm 23 years old an a lot of free time an the way people connect to music I have this urge to express myself to others what better way then to put it Ina song .
At what age did you start rapping? I was prolly 14 -15 years old bt I didn't take it serious until 2011
How old were you when you first stood on stage? 20
Best/worst gig you've played? My best gig Had to be at the LOUNGE in Minneapolis mn with lil wyte headlining me an TRAUMA B from my former group Traumatized Ent had a full house an the whole crowd was loving are stage performance an our music . The worst time would have to be at station 4 with twisted insane performing BECUSE a fight broke out an distracted the fans from the performance .
What places will you be playing in in the imidate future? I haven't booked any shows yet I'm in the middle of working on my latest project witch I'm putting my full attention on at the moment .
Where have you played from then till now? I've done lots of shows , I've played at the : MINNESOTA MUSIC CAFE / STATION 4 / EPIC / THE LOUNGE / THE HYDRANT multiple times an many other places these are just a few .
Witch artist or artist group is the best you´ve seen? So many I couldn't tell you all of them but here's a few G.M.A ,TRAUMATIZED ENT , MAJESTY , MIGHTY SMURF , KAMIKAZI , RIO PACHINO , K-STAT an many more
Is it always the same songs live? No
What has been the best/most promising gig so far? All of them I'd have to say
Have you had any bigger tours from start to now? No
How big of crowds do you usually play for? 50 to 100 people
What are your plans for the rest of the year? Working on a few new projects get some more music videos out an finish up this mixtape an start on another after that book show after show an promote
Where do you usually play? I have no usual spots I play
How do you get psyched up for a gig? Listen to some of my favorite music an hit the mall get a new outfit get fresh
What are your goals with your music? To become nationally known from state to state an make a name for myself an to get signed to a recording label
When did you decide to go all in for the music? After the release of my first cd MINNESOTA MADDNESS
Is it easier to get your inspiration from older ARTISTS or from ARTISTS more modern? kind of I listen to some modern music bt the underground scene is what thrives me more .
What are your sources of inspiration? I would have to say life an these artists 2pac T Nutty Tech N9NE RICH THE FACTOR MESSY MARV MITCHY SLICK
What's the first step when making a new song? To find a beat I can vibe to one that speaks to me
How do you feel about the downloading of music instead of buying albums? I find it ok if the albums up for free download bt I'd rather buy a album an support the artist
What would be your dreams for you as a artist? To get signed to a record deal an have my music sold in stores around the world An buy my moms a crib after all she been threw she shouldn't have to struggle no more.
Besides your own music, what genres and bands do you listen to? Anything underground an I'm open to hearing new artist an different genres as well
What do you hold most dear? My family
What would be your greatest fears for the future? To flop as a artist an to of wasted all my time an efforts to never become anything
When you are on stage, what do you fear most then? Forgetting my songs
Have you been part of any other projects? Yes I've been featured on lots of people's albums MIXTAPEs ect...
Have you been in any other music groups? Yes I was in a group called TRAUMATIZED ENTERTAINMENT for a while bt I started doing my own thing as a solo artist
What would you do if there was no music? Idk prolly just stick to working an having a normal life
How important are your fans? There most important to me cause without them I wouldn't be rapping
What's the funniest/most memorable thing a fan has done ? Asked me for my old sweaty fitted hat from one of my videos
Name 2 of your own songs you like at the moment? CHIN UP off the new mixtape I'm working on an IMA BANDIT off THE LIFE OF RYNOUSOURIS mixtape
What drives a band that isn't all that famous and renowned to try to make a living on their music and to keep playing? Fans friends an trying to out do one another on different songs
Do you have any webpages?
Facebook : Tha Real Rynousouris
INSTAGRAM : Rynousouris
YouTube : RYNOFTG
Any pearls of wisdom for all other bands out there? Just to keep at it threw the good bad an ugly .
Would you like to add anything else? Yes I wana give a shout out to you for this interview an everyone who supports me an my music thanx if it wasn't for y'all there would be no RYNOUSOURIS also shout out to my friends family an my girlfriend Alexandra Rivera for holding me down in the worst an the best of times
How do you view the music industry of today? It would be better if they had RYNOUSOURIS apart of it lol
What advice would you like to give other bands? It's a long road ahead but with patience you will get were you want to be
How would you describe your sound in one sentence IF YOU LIKE 2 PAC tune in
Whats your Pre-show ritual?DRINK A SODA AN Smoke A NEWPORT
