well am Ayat Mohammed Abass a.k.a Billy BanGer,Born and raised in Madina,which is a suburb in the Greater Accra region of Ghana. I'll be 19 on the 10th of July 2011,I was raised by my granny,pops wasn't around and moms in the states.I got into music professionally in High school when i discovered i could sing,rap,produce,write whatever.and yeah it took off from there. Am currently reading Broadcast Journalism at the Ghana Institute of Journalism,where I would like go careerwise is Globally domination period,Like breach the musically gap,,am talking worldwide
i mean musical gap. What do you like to do for fun?P3,Movies,Basketball,Soccer,Music,Music,Music,& Women..
Skateboarding too,but kinda suck at it
so what is your taste in women?
Umm,for me its about how interlectual she is than the looks,
wow u r a rare breed of man
cos am to rate,I'd say 60%intelligent and 40% looks,cos looks are deceiving.
1. what inspired you to get into the grime scene?
Well basically in high school i realized i had a talent,so i gradually perused it and it has done me no wrong so far.lol
2. How old were you when you first heard hip hop? and where were you?
First heard hip hop in 1994,i was in class 3 and it was on the radio in the school bus.
3. If you could collaborate with anyone in the scene who would it be?
Umm the list is huge,Kanye first and foremost,Pharrel,Wiz,J.cole,Diggy,Kid Cudi,B.o.B,Wale,Chipmunk,Tinie ETC...
4. Where's the strangest place you have created bars?
The toilet..lol if thats strange...
5. What is your favourite tune you have created?
I Am Billy BanGer,Aint Easy,Warrior,Pushin'
6. Who are your influences?
God,and The Universe.
7. If you didn't get into the music scene what would you rather do?
Journalist,Presenting and associated stuff.
8. How much of your life and background influenced what you spit and write?
About 99% of it.the 1% is just straight Bullshtiing.lol..
9. What tunes would you recommend to someone who has never listened to
your music?
Aint,Easy,Warrior,I Am Billy BanGer.
10. Have there been any women in your life that have been an inspiration to you musically?
All the beautiful girls around the world.My mom and Granny.
11. What advice would you give to anyone who wants to get into the scene?
be patient and respect the game,its all about timing & respect
12. Is there anyone in the scene you respect and anyone you also hate?
Basically once you're in the scene and you're noted for what you're doing weather Good or Bull shit I respect it.
13. Do you think that grime could survive if MCs didn't spit about violence and the degradation of women?
I think music itself needs a new direction,the violence & degradation is not the answer.
14. Do you think that drugs play a major role in the scene for instance spitting about weed or even posing with a joint?
Am not really sure though,Cos i don't drink,smoke,nor do drugs. STAY AWAY FROM DRUGS KIDS.
15. What do you think of the grime artists who have gone commercial like NDubz, Titchy Stryder, Plan B, Chipmunk and Wiley? Do you think that has helped grime or killed it?
You get into music or whatever you do because first you Love it,But later on you gotta get payed.So they just getting paid.
16. Describe your average day as an artist.
Wake,Pray,School.Studio,Eat,Studio,Pray,Stusio,Eat and More Studio,Then its unto the next one. LOL
17. Do you think that within the scene there is a lot of racism or do you tend to stay away from it?
Racism is something we cant shun away from.i mean its everywhere.but the scene makes its easer to hang with people.
18. who is the favourite MC/Producer you have worked with?
Kanye West, Pharrel, Swizz Beats, Maniac, Dr Dre, & Cool & dre.
19. As an MC do you see what you write as a form of poetry/spoken word? Does poetical devices even gt thought about when your writing?
Not really,I just write what i feel i Right.
20. Are there any female MCs that you think could be bigger than some of the biggest male MCs at the moment?
Yes,Of course, Nickis Doing it Large,My girl Kaiz is coming up Big. Watch out...
21. What's your opinion about postcode wars in london, does it affect your music in any way shape or form, like who you would collaborate with or clash with?
No comment.(American rapper, based in America where there are no postcode wars)
22. If you were stuck on a desert island which 3 people and 5 objects/possessions would you take with you and why?
God,God,God,His My all.
23. What is your secret musical guilty pleasure?
no comment
24. if you had to be described as anything what would it be?
Spectacular.BanGnificent lol...
25. Most people would consider grime artists as ignorant due to their target audience, do you find that because of this people are actually surprised when you talk because you have a wider vocabulary than expected?
. Yeah,well i try to target a wider audience,and yes am intelligent i still go to school. Education Children..LOL
26. Do you think that the way you dress makes you look predictably like a MC?
Not really,I wear what i want,when i want..
27. If you had to chose between your wifey or your mandem if there was a fight who would you back and why?
Wifey all day, She'll be there for you.
28. What are your views on the following - Women, drugs, violence and the police?
Women I love them,Drugs stay away,Police?? Fuck em,,LOL
29. Where do you see yourself career wise in the next 5 years?
Playing shows on Mars.LOL
30. If you could be signed to any mainstream/independent label on a recording contract who would it be and why?
Def Jam, Cause thats where Hip Hop started from.
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