Divine Truth – Q&A Interview
Tell us a little about yourself. Where you are from? How long have you been making Hip Hop?
My name is Divine Truth representing Southside Jamaica Queens, NY and I’ve been making Hip-Hop music since 91″-92″ . As far as on a productive and consistent skill level I would say since 97″
What influences you in making Hip Hop?
The Hip-Hop culture itself. It’s my lifestyle, it’s who I am, my form of expression.. Hip Hop is my oxygen!
Describe your music, and what separates you from other MCs?
My music is a description of reality, an observation of life. It’s relevant and most importantly organic, that’s my identity to the streets. What separates me from other emcees is artistically, Im a scientist who delivers a message of Truth and manifest that to everyone especially the youth who maybe listening to my music.
Who have you collaborated with? who would you like to collab with in the near future?
I collaborated with local artists, no major names really but who I would love to collaborate with in the near future.. Nas, Common, Styles P, Raekwon, there’s so many inspiring artists but overall I would have to say 50 cent. To come from the same environment as me and to become so successful, I have nothing but respect for him. On a business aspect, I could learn a lot from a brother like that!
Your definition of “Underground Hip Hop”?
Raw, Hardcore, a cultural movement, a society of realism.
Production wise, who are your influences? Who does your production?
DJ Premier, Dr Dre & RZA and I work alongside producer “Rossome Authentic” out of C.T.. Plus I also do my own production.
And who would you like to work with?
Pete Rock, 9th Wonder, ALC [ Alchemist ] but Premo All day, Everyday!!
Any current or future projects you are promoting?
Right now I’m promoting my new mixtape “DIVINE TRUTH: THE PROMO EDITION” A Future Ruler Enterprise Production presentation available now on www.datpiff.com .
Just an early appetizer to keep your mouths watering.. but I’m currently in the works of the full mixtape project coming soon.. the best has yet to come!
Can you give us a brief description of the creative process of DIVINE TRUTH: THE PROMO EDITION? Also / what was the idea or concept description about your Mixtape Art Cover?
It was a magical experience! very testimonial! One of those moments I just decided to make it official! I was at a point in my life where I was ready to settle down but when I meet Ross (Rossome Authentic) and began making music everything started coming back again! But the art cover was a direct design, nothing too detailed or complicated, just a reflection of who I am as an artist!
Where can we find your music and info?
Visit www.divinetruthofficialsite.com or www.therealdivinetruth.com , www.datpiff.com , youtube@smylez116 and soundcloud@therealdivinetruth
Any shout outs?
Shout to Future Ruler Enterprise Prod. Rossome Authentic, Smylez and his crew, Yung ELi, Erica Torres and Richie Pure for their contributions. Shout to Doc Holiday of Industryunlockedtv, Johan of RapStreamMedia and everyone who support me. Shout out to the whole Southside Jamaica Queens, Sutphin Blvd, 116, Foch, Baisley.. u already know! Last but not least, Shout out to ughh.com for giving me and artists like myself the exposure and opportunity to shine.. Peace to all gods and earths!! One Love!
