No Mercy Interview

On a warm April day Rapcapital.com got up with No Mercy.....

For those that are getting to know you for the first time let em know the meaning behind your name.

I came up with the name one day when I was stressed out but holding it inside so much that even my closest friends didn't know. I just came up with the idea that I am not going to care about other peoples feelings.
I would have to break a person down so they can see what I am talking about.

People get mad at me for keeping it real. They try to make it seem like I'm a nut case when it's really them.

Coming from Jamaica, NY, where most music is grimy and gutter, your style differs. How would you describe it?

I don't think it really matters where a person is from. You shouldn't be labeled because of where you're from. Even though I'm from the streets and I'm grimy and gutter I want to make my own sound. I don't let my neighborhood make my music. I listen to a little bit of everything so I can broaden my skill and blend everything with Hip Hop being the vocal point. Especially as a producer you like to try new stuff.

On "Don't Stand To Close To Me" it had a street rock type of vibe to it. Do you feel going out of the norm like you did will bring you to the top faster or make it harder to shine?

I think it would take me to the top faster because hip hop audience is always looking for something new you just gotta give it to them.

When did you decide "This is what I want to do"?

I always loved music and I used to dance. I really got into it when Run DMC and LL Cool J came into the game. I had always listened to other rappers but that's when I felt like I can do this.

Let the people know what you have dropped as far as mixtapes or albums is concerned?

I was on an album but I was in a group the album was called Poor Riches and Hip Rock. And now as a solo artist Possessed.

What projects are on the way?

Coming soon is the MDK (Murder Death Kill) album.

Any features or producers worth mention?

All my work was produced by me but I'm currently negotiating with some other producers. I can't go into details about it right now.

What is your main goal in the music industry?

My main goal is to put out some of the most creative music for hip hop and still keeping it very raw without catering to the commercial side but still be able to sell on a commercial level. Then I would like to have my own record company where I can produce for other people with my sound, my touches. Where I can really change the hip hop industry.

What were your inspirations coming up?

Musically I would say I always liked hard sounding music. So anything that had hard rebellious sound like a Bob Marley, James Brown.

For someone that never has heard a song by No Mercy name one that will make them an instant fan?

'Don't stand to close to me' because everybody can relate to my mental state in that song.

Here at rapcapital.com we like to ask questions out of the norm so the fans can get a broader understanding on you...so here we go ......

Obama or Hilary....or ........John McCain?

Obama

What is the best year for hiphop in your opinion?

The early 90's if I had to set for a year 90 to 94.

Before getting into hiphop what were you doing to make a living?

I was always into hip hop. I've been for hip hop since day one no matter what I was doing.

How played out are the T pain vocoders people are using?

I wouldn't say they are played out. T Pain made it big for him and I just wouldn't suggest that other rappers do it because he mastered it for himself.

If you had to pick between doing a song with Nelly or Garth Brooks who would it be?

I would go with Garth Brooks just because he does a totally different style of music and if I merge hip hop with him we could come up with something totally different.

back to the norm

Where can the rapcapital.com viewers check yall out on the web?

I can be found on www.myspace.com/nomercy174 and Itunes No Mercy-The album Possessed.

Any shows coming up?

Yes, Im in Philly at The 'Go Hard Or Go Home' iStandard Producer Showcase in May, as well as The 'Get Your Buzz Up' Seminar in NYC as well as some bigger tour dates in near future.

WHY THE F*&k SHOULD ANYONE READING THIS COP YA CD?

Well if they want to hear something different compared to what they are listening to on the radio now that's a reason. If they have an open mind and want something new then my cd is what's popping.

It was good kicking it wit you best of luck in the future.

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