Tell us about yourself. What’s your name? Where are you from?
- My name is Kris Staxx, from the Bay Area Ca The Oakland/Berkeley region to be more specific.
How did you get your start in the music industry? Who or what inspired you?
- Honestly ? I started rapping back in high school, I think it was 2005, that shit was just a hobby back then but people started to tell me they like what they heard so me and boys put a group together and became the Teknitionz. The people who insired me early in my career were my group mates, we were like a family we did everything together; big events and shows brought so much positive energy in, that's when I knew I was in love with this music shit.
What upcoming projects are you working on?
- I'm currently working on a lot new things but the biggest are my new single that I recently dropped "Favorite Girl" which should be in the mix on your local radio station soon than later go ahead & google it if you haven't heard it yet. Next in line is my new Mixtape " Part II" I'm gonna drop it in March be on the look out for that too. As an addition I'm shooting a video to every song on that Mixtape just to keep it all interesting.
Since the start of your music career what is, in your opinion, the best track you have ever made?
- Damn that's a hard one, But if I had to pick Just 1? I'd say the track I'm most known for "I'm Blasted" featuring & Produced by my boy Young L. I did that joint like 3 years ago & still have people requesting a download link to that one you know? So yea I'd say "I'm Blasted."
If you could choose one artist to collaborate with on a track who would it be? Why?
- Hands Down Lil Wayne Because I've listened to his music since like 6th grade lol I've always been a Wayne fan so yea I'd callab with him.
This site’s purpose is living and representing the Based lifestyle. What does the word "based" mean to you?
- Yo I grew up in Berkeley .. Where I believe that word "Based" was originated. By either my Guys T.I.B. and Sirealz of Team Knoc or The pack. So yea I always interpreted that word as meaning unique and being different from everyone else you know just not giving a fuck & doing your thing at all means. I believe I live by the " Based" code definitely.
Who are your favorite artists right now? Who’s playing through your speakers?
- As of late.. I hate to say it cuz I wasn't feeling him at first but I fuck with that nigga 2 Chainz hard he came out of no where but his whole swag reminds me of my own. I also Mess with Jeezy right now his new album pulled me back in as a fan, I though he was dead or somethin lol but yea those are the two artists that get heavy rotation in my speakers and iPod right now.
What’s something that people might not know about you?
- Y'all might now believe this.. But I don't smoke, lol and every time I tell people that they look at me like I'm crazy as fuck or I'm committing a crime haha. I don't fall under that stereotype as a rapper, I might fall under others but not that one.
What’s some advice you can give to upcoming/aspiring artists that you have learned so far that may come in handy to someone else?
- The best advice I could give to another artist that I've learned in my career ... Is to stay consistent with everything you do and go harder than everyone else, when they are sleeping you should be up working and doing something productive thats what puts you ahead of the rest.
Where can people find more about you?
- The direct source for everything Kris Staxx Oriented is here. Also be sure to follow me on Twitter & Facebook.
Nice interview. Its good to see some young artist out there starting to make a splash
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