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\n\u042d\u0442\u043e\u0442<\/em> \u044f\u0432\u043b\u044f\u0435\u0442\u0441\u044f <\/span>exactly <\/em>why I started blogging.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u042d\u0442\u043e\u0442 <\/em> is exactly why I sold my soul to the demons of online journalism and jumped into the abyss.<\/p>\n

\u042d\u0442\u043e\u0442 <\/em>is why I finally allowed myself to be assimilated into this cesspool of Oz dwellers, where nothing is what it appears to be.<\/p>\n

As an indie \u0445\u0438\u043f-\u0445\u043e\u043f<\/a> artist myself, I understand the frustration of sending hundreds of e-mails to bloggers who either: don’t respond, tell you about how they were “too busy” to watch a 4-minute YouTube video, or want you to be a participant in their modern-day payola scheme.<\/p>\n

As a writer, my mission is to build a platform for these artists. I want to awaken the sleeping masses with their music as a universal alarm clock ringtone! To me, it is an honor to introduce the world to these lyricists.<\/p>\n

A world that believes the art of lyricism in hip-hop is dying. However, lyricism is alive and thriving. This column was created to assure \u0442\u044b<\/em> of that.<\/p>\n

This column was created to ensure that you would meet lyricists like the legacy I’m interviewing today, Wally West.<\/p>\n

This is not a coincidence.<\/p>\n

These are real <\/em>lyricists…who deserve to be known as legacies<\/em>.<\/p>\n

Wally West<\/h3>\n

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\u0411\u044d\u043d\u0434\u043a\u0435\u043c\u043f: whotfiswalter.bandcamp.com<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Wally West what’s good bro!<\/strong> How are you today?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Wally West:<\/strong> <\/strong><\/em>Not bad bro how about yourself?<\/p>\n

Bro, I’m stoked to do this interview! So, the first question that is on my mind is, is Walter West ACTUALLY your name or are you a big fan of DC Comics and the Flash?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Haha I’m just a big comic book fan! I think The Flash is the greatest to ever do it!<\/p>\n

How long have you been rapping and what got you started?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

I’ve been rapping for about 5-6 years now. I’ve been writing since I was very young but I started creating verses during the Cassidy era! I think he influenced a lot of us.<\/p>\n

What is the biggest issue that plagues independent\/underground rappers today?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

There are quite a few issues I have with rap as it stands today. One of the biggest problems faced by artists who are actually unique are rappers just looking for a quick come up by biting the next man’s style. That troubles me daily.<\/p>\n

If you went head to head against today’s popular rappers, do you think you would be left standing at the end of the melee?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Most definitely! I’m actually pretty anxious to prove that the vast majority of them are overrated. That’s something I look forward to.<\/p>\n

Who is your favorite rapper of all time?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Lupe Fiasco, Hands down. Big L & Big Pun are the other two. I think they are truly legendary.<\/p>\n

Do you think hip-hop is evolving or devolving?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Lyricism has certainly evolved, but, the process to becoming known for creating music has devolved to a state where most fans assume the game is in peril because of the corny sounds they hear on the radio.<\/p>\n

Which Presidential candidate do you think would be more supportive of a new hip-hop generation? Who would you like to see at the helm of a Midwest Hip-Hop movement?<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

I think Bernie Sanders would probably be the most supportive. Trump is probably a fan too, but I can’t co-sign his presidency, haha!<\/p>\n

What new projects do you have in store for this year?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

I have a joint project with my brother Billy East called, “East Meets West 2” as well as my own album, “Heathen” which drops sometime this summer.<\/p>\n

Thank You for the interview fam! Here’s a video from Wally West featuring fellow emcee Billy East: On and On!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n