HOMEBOY SANDMAN

Most people who listen to rap music usually turn to the mainstream as if that world is the
only source to hear new and exclusive material. I am glad that a music lover like myself
is not hypnotize to think that the corporate side of the industry is a expert on rap music.
I have been around the independent circle since 2001. Therefore I had the opportunity
to see underground emcees perform such as Immortal technique, Nickillus Cage,
Hasan saalam , Aalikes , Blitz the Ambassador and many more. However there is one
Rhyme sayer that kind of sticks out from the rest and his name is Homeboy Sandman.

1. Explain what your music is about
Sandman: Its about love & truth the type of hip hop that I am making is very musical. I
tell stories that people understand and I point out the things that is in the world that
most people don’t notice.

2. Who have been your inspirations in the rap game?
Sandman: Fresh Prince was my inspiration, Black Thought, Big Pun, Andre 3000,
Red Man and I use to listen to Mos Def as inspiration.

3. I have seen you perform twice and I notice that your performances is really of the hook,
so I was wondering what motivates you to be so animated when you are on stage?
Sandman: I am motivated by the love of the music. Even when I hear the crowd
going crazy for someone else that still motivates me to be real energetic.

4. So are you working on an album right now?
Sandman: Yes I am working on my third album called the “Good Sun.” I am
talking more about regular social issues that effects the world and solutions
to solve these issues. The lyrics on the project is so amazing that lets say if I did not
have no flow it would not matter and the flow is so amazing that lets say if I did not
have no lyrics it would not matter.

5. What are the name of the producers that worked with you on this new album?
Sandman: Dj Spinner, Tone Deff, 2 Hungry Bros, J Live , Za keealy , Zaire ,
Sean Period Syko Les from the Beat Nuts and the Beat Miners.

6. Name the shows and venues that you performed at ?
Sandman: I performed in the Brooklyn Festival at Jones Beach, Rock Steady weekend ,
Knitting Factory both in Manhattan and Brooklyn, South Paw, Public Assembly, I
performed in venues in Atlanta, Las Vegas and I opened up for Canibus in a venue in
L.A.

7. If you had a chance to work with a number of emcees In the underground Industry
who would it be ?
Sandman: I would like to work with Jay electronica, Blue, Jean Grae, Ques & Madlib.

8. Are you planning to get sign to the mainstream or do you rather stay in the independent
circle?
Sandman: I don’t know who ever gives me more ears for my music. I am not against
the major labels but if I had the chance between getting 20 million dollars from a major
label vs. getting 100,000,000 listeners from the underground , I will take the 100,000,000
listeners.

9. Thanks a lot for taking the time for this interview, now how can the readers find out
more information on your career?
Sandman: http://www.homeboysandman.com/ & www.myspace.com/homeboysandman

Interviewed by Viktory
Aka BX Supreme Promoter
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