Paper Stacks is a very talented hip hop duo from Brooklyn Ny that graced us with their debut in 2007. I have known these guys since 2005 when they were rapping in high school. Spawning from their previous group Spin Siti, Travis "FITZ" Bramble and Kawan "Truth" Greggs took matters into their own hands. They started to participate in various talent shows and showcases, and recieved outstanding feedback from their listeners. Extremely pleased by the feedback received from their mixtape and live performances, Paper Stacks quickly realized that they have what it takes to enter the industry and make an impact in the music business. They also began to take more pride in their craft and the artistic structure of music. Truth became the group's main producer, creating unique but likeable beats that would set their music aside from the norm. With their look, wordplay, wit, and foot tapping head bobbing tracks, Paper Stacks now have all the tools to become memorable figures in the Entertainment Industry. I caught up with them and here is the interview:
1. How did you guys come up with the name paper stacks?
Fitz: Paper Stacks came about because we wanted a name that describes our countless hours of writing and composing music, which is a lot of work. So the name Paper Stacks reflects the stacks of paper used to create our music.
2. What will we expect from paper stacks in 2009?
Truth: You can expect a lot more hits from us amongst other things. We got a lot planned for 09 including the Paper Stacks official album "The Stash" completely produced by Truth. That's all we can give away right now because we like surprising people.
3. How do you feel about the state of hip-hop right now? The game is definitely different now from when I first met you guys.
Fitz: To be honest the game is looking real bad right now compared to a few years ago as far as Hip Hop goes. Its losing its essence and direction, which is a scary thing.
4. Tell me how you guys create your style. A lot of the things you guys were wearing in 2006, I see guys leaning toward now.
Truth: We just dress how we want to dress regardless of the trend. I think thats why we are so good when it comes to style, because we are comfortable with what we wear and we know how to put things together in a fashionable way.
5. Will you guys be doing music based on the recession?
Fitz: I wouldnt put it past us. We are always growing as artists and we are doing more songs related to the issues of the times, so you may hear something like that from us soon.
6. Truth, you have grown as a producer. How will that affect Paper Stacks' music?
Truth: It will change people'ss outlook on our music. They will no longer see us as "J. Armz Instrumental" rappers because we now have an original sound. We can now take more pride in our work because we make every song from scratch.
7. Who do you plan to work with in the near future? Who do you want to work with?
Fitz: We want to work with alot of people. Lil wayne, Eminem, Kanye, Justin Timberlake, Neyo, Common, the list goes on. Basically anyone who understands music like we do.
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