Trilogy Mafia Recs.
Interview with Trilmob
2014, Istanbul- Aurora, Illinois
I think you have a musical background before Trilmob; can you sum up the process for us please?
Music has been in our family for three generations, hence the name “Trilogy Mafia”. We (Don Trilo & Mic E.D.) formed the group in the summer of 2007. Before we joined forces, we had our separate groups. Trilo had Trilogy Mafia, and Mic had Viceversa. We began to collaborate more often and decided to expand Trilogy Mafia by adding Viceversa and Fox River Boys to the roster. Eventually the groups went their separate ways but Trilo and Mic continued to collab and form what is now known as Trilmob.
You are running a music label named Trilogy Mafia Records. What cause you to work like this?
We believe in having our own creative control and making our own decisions without influence or pressure from a major label. We have the resources to create our own music, merchandise, and everything else. There are a lot of independent hip-hop labels striving right now, such as Strange Music, and Funk Volume.
Do you think that we are living in a age of consuming something quickly (and forgetting easily)? Or you think, thats on our hands to use internet in a positive way?
We have released hard copies of our music in the states, but we see more and more people downloading our music in the states and in other regions. I think the internet is a positive change for music, overall, and especially independent labels. As long as the artists are putting out quality music, then there will always be a demand for it.
Our music is all about the energy, and every time we get on stage we put on the best show possible. Often times, our live show is what separates us from other rap groups.
What keep Rap music industry afloat? Rap music came out from the streets, is it still on the street? Or money and being famous is standing in the forefront nowadays?
Rap music now is split into sub-cultures, many of which overlap. In mainstream rap, you mainly see the money and fame. But there are many underground artists who are keeping the raw, uncut rap alive. With so many different styles of rap available, it is no longer strictly for the streets, but can appeal to many different type of people.
What would you say if we want from you to sum up your style and “Midwest sound”?
There are many pioneers of this style in the Midwest, including Tech N9ne, Twista, and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. We call it “Double-Time” or “Chopping”. Our area is well known for this style, but there are artists from allover the world who use the style now. (As heard on Tech N9ne’s “WorldWide Choppers”)
At the end of 90s and beginnings of 2000 Eminem was very famous, he did bring up Rap music. According to you what did make Eminem so special like this?
Rap music was huge in the USA before Eminem was around. Legends in the rap game such as Dr.Dre helped his popularity grow. He is a very talented rapper, and the mainstream embraced him and he eventually became a household name in many countries.
Rap absolutely has no limits. It is all about expression and style. It can be performed in any language as long as the passion is behind the music.
What are you working on lately?
We have been working on “Rap Riot” which is Trilmob’s first release. Featuring collaborations with Snow tha Product, Stevie Stone, Peign, HaZe, LivFree, and more with original production by Trilogy Mafia’s Don Trilo.
Thanks so much for joining to interview, if you want to say something, please just go on!
Please follow us on Twitter and Instagram @DonTrilo x @MicED and find more about us by searching #TRILMOB! Check out new video “Lyrical Narcotic” on YouTube and look out for the “Rap Riot” project coming soon!
Thanks for the interview, we look forward to many more interactions with you guys. Hopefully one day we can perform out there for Istanbul!
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