After seeing the video for ‘Weedhead’ I had to track down this artist and get the low down for all our Rago readers! We really feel like we have found something real here, so take out two minutes and check this exclusive interview that Tricksta did for us…

Where are you from and what’s the Hip-Hop scene/industry like there?

I’m from Durham, USA better known as the Bull City! The hip-hop scene is pretty much scarce, you have a few people doin’ their thing here and there but nothin chronic...

How did you get into music and what was the first Hip-Hop record you ever brought? 

I've been into music my whole life! My pops played the base n the drums. I believe that was bread into me without even knowin him like that! As far as me wantin to rap my older brother had influence on that! The first album I ever bought was Snoop Dogg's Doggy Style which I still listen to till this day!

What have you released so far and what has the response been like?

I’ve released a solo album by the name of The Reinvention in 07! It did well for what we needed it to, like put my name out there and show people that Carolina has real rappers too! As far as air play I’ve thus far gotten the most out of my 1st single from my upcomin album (The Relapse) Lemme Holla at ya! Smashed the radio, streets and the club! We’ve had The Source, Quantum Critics, Yo Rap etc. all to review songs off of the album!

What would say is the most popular track that you have released to date?

My most popular track as of now would be lemme holla at ya...but it prolly won’t be when they hear my new singles... ‘Weedhead’ and ‘Don’t Trusta!’

What producers, mixtape DJ’s, record labels and rappers do you work with, and label are you signed to?

I’ve worked with boss, smitty and john David all apart of burn unit records (as far as producing), which I'm also signed to! I’ve just started to branch out and work with other artist such as killebrew, bear, Jose mo etc.

Have you ever collaborated with anyone who people would consider to be a ‘big name’? If so tell us more about this track. 

No not as of yet...I really don’t want to come up like that I want to get mines because I’m grinded to get it, it’ll mean more and I’ll stay around a lil longer that way!

What’s been the most memorable gig and why? ?

 I did a mini tour in Atlanta lol, my 1st show was at a black college I forgot the name but, while performing I was goin around rappin wit the ladies. Making long story short i done something that was not so much for the college scene i guess lol...but anyways they loved it so much...they gave me a few more engagements while I was down that way!

You Tube is a massive medium now for worldwide exposure. Do you have your own channel, and apart from music videos what other footage do you have?

Yes I do have a channel! Naw I really don’t have anything other than videos up right now but ...check back with me and you might find a few more interesting things about Mercee lo!

As a recording artist or musician how do you hope to stay earning money in a time where record sales are notoriously bad due to downloading?

Keep at the grind! I believe if your music is worth buying it'll be bought! An if you have the right promo team, a lil money, and God you’ll be alright!

For people who have never checked your music how would you describe your music? 

Very different but common at the same time! I like to stay left field, but sometimes you have to play right...we do vibe music whatever comes out comes out!

Thanks for your time, before you go is there anything you want to add?

Oh yeah!  New album ‘The Relapse’ coming

Interview by Tricksta
www.myspace.com/trickstawolftown

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