How are things going for you right now?

Better than those who live in war zones.

How did this you start this album?  what is your normal process for making an album?  was this any different?

I start fresh and try to do my compositions justice.

Now, you play a lot of instruments. Do you carry an elitist complex because of it or do you respect the samplers and choppers all the same?

Sampling is beyond music theory and that’s why I don’t play traditional instruments as much anymore.

What do you think about mainstream hip hop?

I think anything main stream is pop music. Pop music is okay with me.

Do you think hip hop is dying?

The pioneers of this culture could have done a better job defining what Hip Hop was to the masses as opposed to mainly those already in the know.

What is your relationship with Van Hunt and how did a known R&B singer/songwriter get on your album?

I’ve known him for about five years and we have mutual musical respect for each other. Beyond that, he offered.  That’s the code of musicians and he follows it to the letter.

Whats the last thing you want to come out of your music when it reaches a listeners ears?

Negativity is the last thing I want to come out of my music when it reaches a listeners ears.

Your sound on the CD sounds like a glorified basement recording.  Is there a particular reason why you went for that?

I don’t go for anything, I just work with the budget I’m given. Thank GOD Matt Mahaffey could make a master out of what I work with.

Do sales matter to you?

Yes sales matter to me, mainly because I have a family to raise. Although I don’t trust music industry officials to accurately account sales, “That’s the time, I feel like (sales don’t matter) to (me).” – Eugene McDaniels

Whats your next move?

I’ll find out soon I’m sure.

Any closing remarks?

Thank you for the interview. Congrats on staying around so long! Viva Las Vegas!