Feature
Profile: Herman from Grimm Image Records
CIS: Where are you from, Herman?
H: San Bernardino, CA.
CIS: Do you usually work solo or as part of a group?
H: I'm a part of the group the iintercepterz. Me and Acee-ville started the iintercepterz. We're about to release our first record which features Myka 9 of Freestyle Fellowship, Mic Bles of Just Da Ill Music, 2Mex of Grimm Image Records & some production by Factor of Fake Four, DJ Press of Key Hub Music, and Noncents of worldwithoutcolor.
CIS: Who do you think of as influences on your style?
H: Guru, Bob Dylan, Ceschi Ramos, Circus, The Beatles, and A Tribe Called Quest's 'Midnight Marauders' album. I grew up listening to Gang Starr. Guru & DJ Premier made me wanna rap when I was a kid. Phife Dawg's flow is crazy. Also people like Ceschi, 2Mex, Myka 9, Freestyle Fellowship, The Shape Shifters, Circus, and Awol One, they started it for me. It's crazy to think I'm friends with most of them today. I got mad respect for all of them. They make hip hop for me. I said the Beatles because their sound is just right and Bob Dylan cause every word is just right. He takes pride in writing his verses.
CIS: What do you think are the overarching themes of your songs? Do they have any or is it a combination of ideas and situations?
H: My album is called 'In Color' because it's a worldwthoutcolor & everybody on my record brings color back into the world of hip hop!
CIS: How did you get involved with Grimm Image?
H: My good friends Craig and Danny created Grimm Image Records. I met Craig and Danny when I was a kid. They're like family. Me & my brother Alektryxal of Grimm Image Records. They started Grimm in like 2006 in Craig's house. It is kind of like the headquarters with a full studio and a place for the artist to kick back and make their art. A lot of big names have been to the ranch in Highland, CA. The label has a pretty dope line up with 2mex, Ceschi Ramos, David Ramos, Xololanxinxo and many more.
CIS: 2Mex and Ceschi are featured on your upcoming release. How did you become involved with them?
H: We all met through the label and playin' shows together.
CIS: Who would you like to work with in the future?
H: Dark Time Sunshine. Myka 9.
CIS: Do you have a favorite producer right now?
H: Factor of Fake Four, Inc and DJ Press of Key Hub Music.
CIS: You have any favorite show experiences?
H: Every sold out show or packed house is my favorite.
CIS: Any big plans for the future?
H: Doing another tour to promote the record by me, 'In Color'. There's also a new album on the way by the iintercepterz. Stay posted at my myspace page.
Categories
Newest Posts
Session #2 / Josiah Wolf & Liz Hodson
Josiah Wolf (drummer for WHY?, anticon.) and Liz Hodson share a couple of acoustic ditties under the St. Louis arch, including an excellent Silver Jews cover. Upcoming tour dates with Phantogram listed! | READ ARTICLE
Posted in: Sessions
Not Quite 20 Questions with Eric Kleptone
Eric Kleptone was nice enough to take the time to discuss his influences, his work habits, and digital culture. | READ ARTICLE
Posted in: Interviews
Session #1 / Benoît Pioulard
Our first session in the new Circle Into Square sessions series, with Portland, Oregon based Benoît Pioulard of Kranky records. | READ ARTICLE
Posted in: Sessions
Circle Into Square August Monthly Giveaway
The saga continues in our giveaway series. | READ ARTICLE
Posted in: Contests, Giveaways
Not Quite 20 Questions with Eric "Mean" Melin
Hiram talks to Eric "Mean" Melin about rockin' an air guitar, reviewing movies, and opening for KISS. | READ ARTICLE
Posted in: Interviews
Circle Into Square's First Monthly Giveaway
As a thanks to all our supporters and folks on our (Circle Into Square) mailing list, we're having our first giveaway! | READ ARTICLE
Posted in: Contests, Giveaways
Not Quite 20 Questions with Bill Goffrier
Hiram talks to Bill Goffrier of The Embarrassment and Big Dipper about art, music, and Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz. | READ ARTICLE
Posted in: Interviews
Not Quite 20 Questions with Stephen Dodson
Hiram and Melissa from The Harvey Girls ask the brilliant Stephen Dodson from languagehat.com about brawling, music, scatology, and his hilarious book on worldwide curses, 'Uglier Than a Monkey's Armpit: Untranslatable Insults, Put-Downs, and Curses from Around the World'. | READ ARTICLE
Posted in: Interviews
Not Quite 20 Questions with Someone from Someone Clothing
Hiram discusses art, clothing, and the homeless with Someone (Matt Kenitzer) of Portland-based company Someone Clothing. | READ ARTICLE
Posted in: Interviews
Photo Essay: Alantl Molina's Buenos Aires
Alantl Molina walks us through his current home, Buenos Aires. | READ ARTICLE
Posted in: Photo Essays
