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Rago Magazine managed to catch up with Mayhem from rap group EMS (Experimental Mindstate).

Introduce yourself and tell us where you’re from?

What's going on y'all it your favorite neighborhood global lyricist Mayhem of EMS ( Experimental Mindstate) & Waasawki Music Group, I'm Boston Born and raised (Boston, Mass, U.S) but now resting my head comfortably in Providence, Rhode Island , U.S

What’s the scene like out there?
 
The scene is pretty strong out in both Boston & Providence, lots of strong acts coming out of these regions as a whole , I'm proud to be able to say that I am a part of it , the underground scene is pretty strong lots of cats are focused and doing their thing and are def standing out.
 
What music was bumping when you were coming up?

Man i was pretty much raised of good music, from Michael Jackson, Bob Marley, Fela Kuti ( My Nigerian Roots are showing lol), Stevie Wonder, ABBA, to Wu-Tang, 2Pac, Nas, Common, Black Star ( Mos Def & Talib Kweli) it's crazy my mother bumped everything and anything that sounded good, never a dull moment in the house musically.

What releases/mixtapes have you had out?

I've put out about 2 tapes with my Crew EMS   (Unwritten History 1 & Unwritten History 2)  as well as 3 solo tapes ( Early May,  Retro May ( Early May Mixtape 2), & my current tape Mo' Retro ( Early May 3 Mixtape ), I'm currently working a few projects at the moment which I'm excited about  one with this dope producer named Jerz (Produced "Lookin' Up" on Mo' Retro Early May 3) from New Jersey called "MayJerzachussetts Island "  it's a project which Jerz will handle all of the production hoping to get that out early 2012 , I'm also looking to drop Early May 3.5 The Collabs Which is just a tape that will have unreleased joints and collabs that have yet to be heard, this is just to hold people over till Early May 4 is ready, looking to drop that spring time of 2012,  Hoping once everyone in EMS is done doing projects that we'll bang out another tape, and as well as begin working on my Lets Make Enemies Project with my brother Tha Silent Partner ( Who I run Waasawki Music Group with), Phew I know it's alot ha ha but the motto is to stay busy!
 
Your new single features the legendary Craig G how did that come around?

Shout Out to the Legendary Craig G, that man is one hard working dude, we'll it basically came about just by us reaching out to him, I've always loved  his work and at the the time He had just finished doing some work with my EMS Brothers M-Dot & DJ Jean Maron for their RUN MPC album , so we had the single and we figured we'll reach out and get the Legend to drop a legendary 16 on it which he did, and the rest is history.
 
What other rappers and producers have you worked with?

I've worked with a lot of guys both coming up and those who have made their mark in the game,from My EMS crew ( M-Dot, Revalation,Strick 9, Kore, Desco, Tyla ) To Craig G, Sha Stimuli, to my Big Brother Si Phili of  Phi-Life Cypher, Tribeca , Boycott Blues, King Magnetic, Ellementt ,Dominique Larue, Jayo & TRM team, Fedd Hill, man just a lot of peeps man haha i'm tryna get on everything, as far as production wise Domingo, Skammadix, Reckonize Real Richy Spitz ,Pause Beats, Empne, Gajos, Symphonik Bang, My Brother Tha Silent Partner, DJ Jessya, Kore of EMS , The Naysayers ( DJ Family Tyz, Micah Tha Edutainer, & Super Dave) Soul Infected man so many dope producers and rappers worldwide man sorry to those i may have left out i got y'all next time around.
 
What have been the highlights of your career so far?

I mean the " I Ain't Lyin'" single and video over 5,000 views in a month which is dope, its def been a huge look for me its all over the Internet right now,  to being able to get exposure on an international scale , to performing all over the states , I mean its probably a lot more career highlights but I'm just grateful to be heard and to be considered apart of the culture of what we call hip hop and I am looking forward to many more achievements.

What are all your websites and myspaces so people can check out and download your music?

Right now the best way to find out bout new stuff and just music in general with me is either my Facebook page www.facebook.com/bodybymay  Myspace www.Myspace.com/mayhemofems   Twitter www.Twitter.com/mayhemofems  Reverbnation www.Reverbnation.com/mayhemofems  Right now My website  www.Mistamayhem.com  is under construction and is gearing up to be launched real soon . It's mad cliche but u can find all my music through Google.
 
Where can people buy your music?

I Have a single out on I-Tunes with my EMS Brother Revalation Called "The Goods" produced by Waasawki Music Group's Very own Tha Silent Partner, and w.waasawki.bandcamp.com  has all of my music as well for sale and free download.
 
If people want to book you for a show or collaborate what is the best way to get hold of you?

Best way to ever get in touch with concerning shows or any type of business is This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
 
What have you got planned for 2012 and the future?

I just plan to continue working harder at putting out good music, and being able to touch all parts of the world with it, def to continue expanding and building and marinating the buzz.
 
Any thing you want to add or shoutout?

Thank The Big Man God for every blessing, My Family and Friends, all the people I have worked and soon to work with in any form , EMS and Waasawki Music Group, and last but never considered least you guys for holding me down as always.

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