Say Hello: Chris Barz0

What if I told you that there is still hope for the Hiphop culture to rise once again? What if I then told you that the return of Hiphop would rise from within the boundaries of the DMV? Yeah, id think I was full of bullshit as well, but its very plausible. As of lately the district meto area has been getting a lot of attention from the mecca of hiphop and other areas as the artist from our humble abode are making a sound for theirselves to shake up the scene. One artist that we’ve been tracking for sometime now, a good friend of ours, is one of the emcees who stands out and shines in the lime light. The main attraction in tonights show is Chris Barz(io).

Chris Barz came to be circa 2007 with his first project entitled “Do You Know Him?” drawing the attention of a lot of true hiphop heads from the area providing a “new” refreshing sound. Chris’s lastest project “Class[icks] Out The Dark” was a remarkable mixtape that would easily be mistaken for an Album you would buy off the shelf at Best Buy. Produced by Best Kept Secret, Industry Producers from the area, this tape is the definition of hard work. Now reving up for his next release of “Angels & Jets” , Barzio promises to “WOW” the none believers and make faithful listerners drool. “ It’s Angels singing, and Jets flying; all different vibes, very hype , exciting, and smooth…”- Chris Barz. With a statement like that, I personally cannot wait to hear what he produces. Oh yeah, by the way, all tracks on this upcoming project will showcase the other side of Barz that is often overlooked, his production; chris will be producing the whole mixtape. So for all of you who have not been paying attention, please do yourselve a favor and go do some research and get hip. Now fuck all this noise and talk to Barz!

Interview:

Q: So here we are again, cuttin’ it up with none other then Chris Barz.  Go ahead and introduce yourself and let them know whats good!

A: Cool, names Chris Barz..the kid who graduated from dreamer to dream[catch]er

Q: So what have you been up to since your last project?

A: Since the last project, i’ve just been evolving..like with mad sickening amount of work ethic; Craftin’ some of the realest shit I can possibly create.

Q: Whats the response and energy you have been receiving from the release? What have you been hearing in the streets?

A:  Some people are calling “Classickz Out The Dark” an underground Hip-Hop masterpiece, they are too kind though.  I’m hearing a lot of things; some are saying its an amazing body of work, and thats nice to hear about anything you put your time and effort into.  Im still trying to get it heard but at the same time i’ve grown so much already.  I’m anxious for people to hear what I got next!

Q: Now that youv’e tasted a bit of fame with this mixtape with it getting alot of attention, exspecially outside of the DMV, what’s going to be your next power move?

A: If I tell you my next move, then its check…..mate. I’m just trying to be the best emcee and producer that I can be in order to heal the world with the universal language that is music.  Whether it’s songs you party to, vibe to, ride to, or fly to.

Q: Now we’ve caught wind that your next project will be entitled “Angels & Jets”.  Whats the story behind the title, it leaves so much to the imagination!

A: It’s a balance of earthly ambitions and spiritual ones.  It’s a soundtrack to some of the shit we can all relate to or feel.

Q: So what can we expect from “Angels & Jets” as far as features, the genre, etc?

A:  It’s going to set the ILLEST mood; whats ill about the features is that i’m working with some of the dopest musicians.  A combination of 808 bangers, live bangers, ill vibes, dope rhymes, raw lines and honest lyrics.

Q: Out of the DMV area, who do you think artistically, is on another level?

A:  Out of the DMV, as far as being artistic and out of this world, I like Rosetta Stoned.  I never heard anything like that ever, it’s dope!  The Five One band is really artistic.  Tabi Bonney is sick w/ a lot that he touches.  They are all VERY unique.

Q: What is your take on the DMV music scene?

A: I think we have alot of hidden treasures and best kept secrets with amazing talent….like..me! aha, but really we have some of the sickest producers to come from here.  Chucky Thompson (Biggie and Mary J), Rich Harrison (Beyonce), and Best  Kept Secret (Wale) and you can hear how music is influenced by the live music we grew up on.  That’s how Angels & Jets, it’s a mixture of live music and everything else. Really its a revolutionary sound!  I think there will always be an abundance of rappers but as long as everyone is doing them and bringing something fresh and new to the table, we will continue to rise.  My mind is on “Angels & Jets”

Q: Wow…lls, Any final words?!

A: Everyone wants to fit into a certain crowd or category, but the best artist and coolest ones were the ones who strived to be the best “them” as possible.  I want Kanye and Pharrell to hear my shit and go damn…WOW…who is this kid?!  And i know they will when the hear my shit.  So dream on yall, but make sure you dream catch.