Tusche Costa has been holding it down for the second city for some years now, but it looks like things are stepping up for him with his new release 'Crucifix'. Tricksta found out more...

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

I’m from Birmingham, UK which has produced acts such as Moorish Delta 7 and Malik. I mention those names as a sign of respect. There are a lot of talented artists in the Midlands independent and underground. In my opinion the Hip-Hop industry here is holding its own as the youth seem to be more into grime and baseline these days, like a new era has come around. There are Hip-Hop events such as the ‘Unseen’. Also Eat Good Records are repping strong it seems with regular shows and performances. There are many other venues that keep the flame’s burning! Also for anybody needing studio time in or out of the city etc check out www.2nd-city.com.

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

The two earliest I can remember buying was Ice Cubes ‘Americas Most Wanted’ (I wore bandanas like a young Cube!) also Ice T’s ‘O.G Original Gangsta’. I was also always feeling Public Enemy ‘A Rebel Without A Cause’. I started off my career in Hip-Hop in a group called Movemakers though the group split up and I decided to juts develop behind the scenes before deciding to come back as a soloist.

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

‘Street Baptist’ mixed by DJ Ames was my first release and I got some decent feed back from it though I think I just needed a marker to improve against y’know! I know will do much better, I just keep upping my game. The same goes for ‘Crucifix’, it’s getting a much better response so I am getting more and more attention which I feel good about.

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

At the moment from the ‘Street Baptist’ release I would say it’s ‘We Mixed Up Men’ produced by my cousin Urban Monk. I would say that was the track that got the biggest interest, though in time I should get feed back from new release ‘Crucifix’ which has just been released. My favourite track off the new release’ Crucifix’ has to be ‘Hip-Hop Pilgrim’ which is already getting some good feedback.

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

I’m unsigned at the moment; I’ve worked with my cousin Urban Monk and two artists from the States Moka Blast ‘the punch line king’ & ‘the heat rock flows’ of E Dot Spencer. Also I worked with Beatbusta from Canada and Nedos at Second City studios in Birmingham UK. In future I’m open to work with anybody who’s into leaving there “so called ego’s” at home and are just about making good music, no matter where they are from, because its where your minds at that’s important.

Have you ever collaborated with anyone who people would consider to be really big? 

I’ve got two collab’s coming this year ones hopefully being recorded in a matter of weeks though I won’t say at this point. I don’t like to talk I just like to do, as I’ve heard a lot of peeps talk with no end product.

What’s been the most memorable gig and why?

The last time I’ve done a gig was few years back in Birmingham it was a good night but unfortunately trouble flared up!

What radio stations in are supporting your music, and how important is radio play in the digital age?

I think radio is a good thing but to be honest I’m not getting any love from them at moment. The stations think my music is gang related if anyone took the time to listen to the lyrics, I’m the opposite.  I would class myself as a conscious artist.

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?

This is something that I intend to arrange soon.

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?

To be honest I do this for the love of music, though I respect mans that earn lots of cash.

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

I would describe it as conscious, street poetry. I just do me!

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

Big respect to you Tricksta and to everyone else at Rago magazine. Shouts to DJ Ames, Park Street PR and bless up to anybody that knows me, supports me or downloads my ish! Below is the link to my mixtape, please download it and let me know what you think!

http://www.datpiff.com/Hosted_By_DJ_Ames_Tusche_Costa_Crucifix.m51042.html
www.myspace.com/tuschecosta

Interview by Tricksta
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