(title is from an email Gavin sent me this morning-it was too good not to use)
all photos: Josh Sisk
So, as you may have heard one of Baltimore’s finest, Blaqstarr is descending upon DC and RNR Hotel this weekend with his particular brand of “violent, futuristic soul music,” (Diplo said that, I quoted).
So, we scored some downloads to get you going, plus Gavin (of Nouveau Riche who are throwing this little party) did a quick Q&A with the man himself:
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Gavin: First off — there’s an article in URB magazine which implies that Blaqstarr is two people. True?
Blaqstarr: Blaqstarr is only one person (me) and JB Starr Productions is the company that me and my brother JBeezy owns.
Gavin: A lot of people would say you make “Baltimore Club” music. Is that accurate?
Blaqstarr:I can make club music, but I call what I do Baltimore Roq music.
Gavin: You recently played some dates in Sweden. When you first started DJing and making music, did you picture yourself touring in Scandanavia? How did they react to the music?
Blaqstarr:When I first started DJing, I pictured myself a lot further than where I am now. They loved me in Sweden. I’m thinking of becoming a resident very strongly.
Gavin:Do you consider your music to be “experimental”? How do your songs come about?
Blaqstarr: My songs are experimental in a way because I don’t think of what Im bout to make, just feel it.
Gavin: Any juicy stories from SXSW?
Blaqstarr: it was lovely. People get down in the Texas “A” town.
Gavin: It’s become quite popular for producers to use a “Baltimore style” in their production… what sets you apart from other Baltimore producers, and what sets you apart from other producers in general?
Blaqstarr:Alright. Imma tell you alittle secret…. Im from space.
Gavin: I’ve read that it was Scottie B’s tracks that made you want to start making music yourself. Tell us about Scottie B.
Blaqstarr:You know how there’s always your favorite song in different genres? Well, Scottie made a track called “Wild For The Night” back in the day with a Busta Rhymes sample… STRAIGHT MURDA!!! That was the only club song back then that I rocked to.
Gavin: When you team up with someone, such as D.O.G., Diplo, Rye Rye, or M.I.A… what are you looking for in an artist?
Blaqstarr:I work good with artist because I go off vibes for elements to use.
Gavin: What made you decide to get on the Mad Decent team? How do you see yourself fitting in to their “world music” roster… or do you?
Blaqstarr:Doing business with Mad Decent has been great. I’m giving the world raw elements of dance music.
Gavin:Who are you feeling right now in terms of production?
Blaqstarr:Timbaland and Dj Paul.
Gavin: What song are you most excited to let loose on the system Saturday night?
Blaqstarr:All of them!!!
and that is that kids. Be here Saturday
