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Genre: Hip Hop
Current Album: Happy New Year

1. What is the name of your current album?

Well, the last album I made was named Happy New Year. It's name comes from the turn of the new year. I started the album at the end of 2005 and finished it early this year.

2. Which musical acts have inspired you?

I've been influenced by several artists, but the most influence comes from Timbaland. He has always been one of the top producers and, in my mind, the best. Like him, I don't use samples. I don't use them because, to me, it's not original work.

All of my beats are sample free so, any of them would be a good example of his influence.

3. Which track is your favorite and why?

The Wrath is my favorite because it shows me how much I've grown in the past 5 years. I went to my old style on that one, but I added some things that I have learned along the way.

4. What has been the most difficult incident you have experienced?

Time. There's never enough of it and there's always a demand for it. I'm not particularly the type to care about what time it is so it's something I just have to get adjusted to.

5. Describe two qualities your fans love about your music?

I wouldn't know come to think of it. I only hear that my music is hot. I know some of it can get you crunk.

6. How do you feel you have contributed to the evolution of Hip Hop?

I try to make music out of something you wouldn't normally listen to and like. I may use the most annoying sound for a beat and make it into something you'd like. I think in this way I am opening the tolerance for what type of music people want to listen to.

7. If you could have one track on your current album be the theme to a movie or TV show which would you pick and why?

I have one that's called Trying To Live that I just love. I don't really watch television too much right now, but it could be a nice theme for a show or movie dealing with survival like Saw or something.

8. How many people have a song by MikeBz on their MySpace Profile?

I don't think anyone has one of my beats on their profile. No lyrics kinda do that to you. If I were to recommend one, it would have to be my latest beat: Where's The Money.

9. Are your parents fans of your music?

I think my mom likes my music. I don't think she wants to encourage me to pursue such an uncertain profession, so she doesn't really comment on my music.

10. Tell us a rumor (real or fake) that you think would garner your musical genius massive news coverage.

I don't think there are rumors about me going around, especially any that would stop me. I think that I may give people a vibe that I am gay, lol, but people are going to have their opinions.