Charismatic gangsta Prolifik & the secrets he hides from society
With a legacy built on hard work and dedication, Prolifik continues to push the boundaries of underground hip-hop, solidifying his position as a respected figure in the scene.
Starting in the group Colt 45, Prolifik released his debut album “Children Of The Darkside” in 2005. He then established himself as a solo artist, playing shows across the Midwest and collaborating with other notable underground artists. As a founding member of the Hot Box Boyz, Prolifik toured the nation and released the criticallyacclaimed HBB EP before the group’s eventual breakup in 2010.After a six-year hiatus, Prolifik returned with a vengeance, releasing his debut solo album “Prolifik 1990” in 2016. The album’s success led to a record deal with Force 5 Records, where he dropped his sophomore album “Cabin Fever” in 2020, featuring some of the biggest names in the underground. Most recently, Prolifik joined forces with They Liv3, releasing their self-titled album in 2023, which charted at #42 on the iTunes hip-hop charts.
Horrorcore Magazine #30
Interview by Kirk Chewning
HORRORCORE Magazine / issue 30 / November 2016
How long have you been in the scene?
I’ve been writing and have been involved with music since 2004, but wasn’t able to record my first track until 2006.
How many albums have you released?
My first album was a group project called “Colt 45” that was developed in 2006 with my lil bro, the album was called “Children Of The Darkside” and was released for free on the web in 2008. My seconed project was the “Hot Box Boyz Demo” in early 2010 and was also free on the web. My First Full Length “Prolifik” album “EST. 1990” came out this past September of 2016.
The brand new single, “Ooh La La” from Prolifik
Horrorcore Magazine #30
“To many younger artist are trying to be who they are inspired by, its ok to take notes but turn it into your own craft.” –PROLIFIK
Download Prolifik’s new single “Rollin On” featuring Mars from your favorite digital music provider!
Prolifik is a Wisconsin-bred, Milwaukee-based rapper who’s been making waves in the hip-hop scene since 2004. With roots in the underground movement “Wicked Wisconsin,” Prolifik’s career spans nearly two decades, marked by perseverance, creativity, and a relentless pursuit of his art.
Have any albums or projects in the works?
I am currently working on my next album called “Cabin Fever” that is expected to be released early to mid 2017.
The DRP, Rick Dogg, Jaysin Logik, Prolifik, and King Relik opened up for Rehab at The Annex, in Madison, WI on 12.2.22
“I’ve opened for a lot of people! Some bigger names, would be Kottonmouth Kings, Saint Dog & DGAF, Prozak, ABK, Sen Dog of Cypress Hill, Twisted Insane, Mars & Kung Fu Vampire, just to name a few.” –PROLIFIK
If you could tell an upcoming artist ONE thing what would be your advice?
Be unique, don’t try to be like everyone else, be creative and speak from the heart, that will take you a long way! To many younger artist are trying to be who they are inspired by, its ok to take notes but turn it into your own craft.
Where can we find your music?
You can find most of my music soundcloud.com/Prolifik-1990 any updates of mine will be posted on facebook.com/Prolifik608
Any last words?
I would really like to thank Horrorcore Magazine for giving me the oppertunity to be apart of this and spreading my music. Big shout out to my family, Rick Dogg, The DRP, Damien Quinn and everyone apart of Wicked Wisconsin tor pushing me and supporting me!
With this release, Skribbal cements a new era in his catalog – one defined by risk‑taking, sharpened craft, and a willingness to carve out his own lane in the modern underground.
Los Angeles underground artist Skribbal returns with Locusts & Honey, a bold new EP that marks a significant evolution in his sound. Known for his gritty boom‑bap foundation, Skribbal pushes into heavier, industrial‑leaning territory while sharpening his lyricism and expanding the emotional and thematic range of his music.
The project opens with “Locust King,” a brooding narrative told through the eyes of a fallen angel reflecting on his life through the misunderstood lens of John the Baptist. It sets the tone for an EP built around misfits, outsiders, and the struggle to be seen for what you are rather than what the world decides you must be.
Across its tracklist, Locusts & Honey showcases Skribbal’s versatility. “Black Rivers Run” drags the listener into a midnight world where loyalty is currency and silence is survival. Skribbal turns Italian‑American folklore into street scripture, painting the river as a living accomplice — a black‑water witness that’s swallowed generations of secrets. It’s less a mafia song and more a family haunting. “Bloodscript Sermon for the Dying Breed” flips the energy with a tribal, chant‑driven beat and a barrage of kung‑fu references delivered in Skribbal’s raw, unmistakable style. “Eet The Weak” confronts societal decay over a jagged industrial backdrop, while “Maggot Brain” — the EP’s lead single — brings the demonic visuals and zombie‑ridden chaos that fans have already embraced.
With this release, Skribbal cements a new era in his catalog — one defined by risk‑taking, sharpened craft, and a willingness to carve out his own lane in the modern underground.
Skribbal’s new single “Maggot Brain” out now on ALL digital outlets!
Locusts & Honey
Hailing from Los Angeles, Skribbal has been making a splash in the underground hip hop scene since 2016 by working with the likes of Vinnie Paz, R.A. The Rugged Man, P.O.D.s Marcos Curiel and even former Cannibal Corpse, current Six Feet Under vocalist Chris Barnes, amongst countless others. Skribbal has also been featured on the Wu-Tang Clan “Wu Files” Mixtape Series alongside Ghostface Killah, Raekwon, Sunz Of Man and other Wu Tang affiliates.
Skribbal “Maggot Brain” 2K26
Skribbal ‘To Die For’ feat. Joel Conner, 2K17
Throwback with the homies 2020
1 WORLD MAGAZINE #10
“I devoted a lot of my life to this shit. I lost quite a few girlfriends from this shit, because I had to go do a show, cause I didn’t stop making music. I don’t see why I would stop now? I mean, who’s gonna talk about Bob Hope in a Hip Hop song? Fucking nobody, so I’m a do it.” –Skribbal
Interview by Ceza aka Cesar / 1 World Magazine #10
First of all this is our 2nd Interview with Skribbal. He’s carving his own lane and keeps successfully climbing.
Your latest album, Black Eyed Children was amazing. The artwork might throw you off. Great artwork, but your not the wierdo alien rapper that people might think you are. You are a very skilled emcee.
Black Eyed Children, that was an album that went through like four different stages. Originally it was gonna be an all Trap Record’. I had all these fucking songs. I had about 20 songs recorded that didn’t even make the record. My original concept (for the album) The children of ‘Foster Care’, the children of abuse, that kind of thing. Of what I’ve been through. That was a record that took about 2 / 2 – 3 years to make. I never wanted to be that guy that had a feature on every other song but I’m that guy on this record. It features Chris Barnes from Six Feet Under. A Death Metal guy basically introduced your Hip Hop record. I’m really really proud of that. I love that record. It charted record. It charted 45 for Hip Hop Albums on iTunes.
Since 2017 Skribbal has been getting paid for his music. He’s been rapping since 2003. He grew up in Southern Oregon in a town called Selma and calls Los Angeles his home cause he spent the most time living there.
The reason I came to California when I was 11 was because I was put into Foster Care when I was 9 years old cause my parents were cooking ‘Speed’.
How much of your upbringing bleeds into your music?
It depends on what I’m writing about. With Black Eyed Children was all of it. All of my experiences, I wanted to put on record. When I do something like the last EPI dropped In Their Blood- it has nothing to do with my actual life.
What’s next for you Skribbal?
I plan on dropping 3 more EP’s this year. I wanna do basically 4 EP’s this year. One every couple months. There all gonna have a central theme. They’re all gonna be 5 tracks. So In Their Blood, my latest EP. That’s all 44 Calibur Killer-Son Of Sam-David Berkowitz. So if s a concept EP. The next one is gonna be all about the Italian side of my family. So it’s all gonna be Italian samples, Dean Martin samples, that kind of shit. The next one is gonna be about my Native side of my family. So it’s all gonna be Native samples, Indian shit. Then after that I’m gonna do…I’m really into the 40’s, 50’s black and white movies. I love Bob Hope and Bing Crosby flicks. Cary Grant and all that kind of shit. That’s what my grandpa introduced me to when I first moved to California. So I wanna do a whole EP using 40’s slang and that kind of shit. So thaf s what I got coming up.
I appreciate Skribbal’s creativity and execution.
I devoted a lot of my life to this shit. I lost quite a few girlfriends from this shit, because I had to go do a show, cause I didn’t stop making music. I don’t see why I would stop now? I mean, who’s gonna talk about Bob Hope in a Hip Hop song? Fucking nobody, so I’m a do it.
What are some goals you want to accomplish before you hang up the mic?
I’d like to go on a World Tour. I’ve done plenty of shows. I’ve done shit out of state. I’ve never been on a World Tour. I’d also like to do a Metal record. Actually me and my Uncle are working on that right now. He’s worked for Kom, Limp Bizkit and Faith No More. So we’re putting together a Metal record. Straight Rap/Metal shit. Real instruments, not none of that fake synth guitar shit.
What else are you working on that you want to mention?
Me and my homeboy Praise One, a fellow Italian emcee from New York. We’re actually gonna drop an album together called Black Nobility. People might be confused with 2 white dudes in a group called Black Nobility, right? Black Nobility has nothing to do with color or anything like that. According to “Conspiracy Theorists” Black Nobility are old Italian families. They basically own the llluminati. They answer to these muthafuckas. So we’re doing some real Italian shit. So that will probably drop in the next few months. This is gonna be fire.
So what label is putting thses projects out?
For the EP’s, I’m putting all that out on my own. If I’m putting out a Full Length, Sony will put that out. I’m only signed to them for those.
Hailing from Los Angeles, Skribbal has been making a splash in the underground hip hop scene since 2016 by working with the likes of Vinnie Paz, R.A. The Rugged Man, P.O.D.s Marcos Curiel and even former Cannibal Corpse, current Six Feet Under vocalist Chris Barnes, amongst countless others. Skribbal has also been featured on the Wu-Tang Clan “Wu Files” Mixtape Series alongside Ghostface Killah, Raekwon, Sunz Of Man and other Wu Tang affiliates.
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