Archives mensuelles : mars 2017

514SMOKE, Entrevues

A man of many skills: Knemesis

In showbiz, if you want to make it you have to know how to do more than one thing.  This is an advice knemesis alias K-Fresh took to heart and applied to the T.

An artist first, K-Fresh been making a name for himself being the camera.  Enter Goldmine media 1.  A lot of the visuals coming from Toronto have been directed by the man himself.

We got in touch with Knemesis so he can explain why he thinks it was important for him to diversify his craft.

1- When did you know it was time to have a second hustle in the business?

Well they say if you turn your passion into a hustle it’s not really like working. I’ve been involved with music for so long and I pay close attention to every aspect of producing materials and video production became a new passion for me. I have strong connections in Toronto with artists so it was a good look to start this new venture when YouTube became the main tool for artists to get their music out there.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RpmsPjAjrjA

2- What is it about directing videos that caught your attention?

One things was having another director go hiding with my video that we did together. On a different occasion my older brother passed on some video equipment to me while I was on house arrest some years back. That’s what really sparked my interest to start. Here I am now with more than 200 music videos Directed, shot and edited.

3- Any funny story about a shooting?

I was downtown Toronto filming one day and I put down my drone behind me so It would be in my shot and a lady coming home from work just picked it up an walked away with it so I had to run her down and yell out « where you going with my drone! ». She said « People always leave things around here, you don’t know about this area? People leave things laying around here all the time ». I got my drone back but I thought she was crazy cause my drone doesn’t look like garbage.

4- Being an artist VS being a director.  Which one you enjoy most and why?

I’d have to say being a director but only because it’s a bit newer to me than being an artist. I enjoy competing with other directors and even with my previous work. I always want to go harder every time. To sit back and watch finished projects is the biggest joy.

5- Is there any other businesses you want or will get involved in the future?

I really want to level up with the video production and get into movie making and high end commercials. Maybe even a TV show who knows.. The sky is the limit.

We would like to thank Knemesis for this interview and remember people: working on your business craft is how you will survive in the game.

Follow Knemesis on Social media:

Facebook: The Knemesis

Instagram: @TheKnemesis

Soundcloud: @TheKnemesis

And get familiar with his directing skills by checking out all the videos directed by Goldmedia 1

514SMOKE, Autres Villes, Entrevues, Etats-Unis (PAYS)

Shooting the 5 with: FIEND

(Interview Co-Edited with J-SEVEN)

When it comes down to the popularity of the South, there are people and camps that made history to make it a force to be reckoned with.  But for those empire to be strong, the foundation had to be strong.  And that foundation meant strong artists that could compete with anybody at any time.  For No Limit records, Fiend was one of the frontliners to any competitor coming for the label #1 spot.
Then came the time for the lyrical assassin to make his own lane and build his own brand.  Projects after projects, ghostwritting for  successful artists and having a distinctive voice that nobody has, Fiend has followers and fans from all over the world.
Now with a new album to offer the world, « 1st Rolex », we made sure we got in touch with Fiend to let the people know that this album is fire and why you HAVE to get it.
1- 1st Rolex:  what is the idea behind that title?
The concept behind 1st Rolex is, if you work hard for what you want or you can possess the motivation to be the person you want to be or obtain the lifestyle you desire and  then invest what those hours got you into something that exemplifies your drive you get 1st Rolex.  How bad do you want it?  Everyone knows the value of a Rolex and my 1st one was reward from getting up and making it happen.

 

2- With this project, it seems like it is more « Mr Whomp Whomp » than « Sweet Jones », more agressive.  Would you agree?
This project is a bit more aggressive for my day one supporters but make no mistake the smoothest brother to do it is also cooking up « Cool is in Session 2 » for the International Jones supporters as well.
3- What was the process to create that project?
The process of creating the music can vary, track selection, mood, surroundings can all play a major part in creating albums.  At the end of the day you got to let your soul speak.
4- Being independant, how do you make sure that a project will be promoted to the fullest?
Being independent and wanting to promote your project is never easy but hand to hand to people will never go out of style.  I use a variety of digital platforms such as social media etc.  But word of mouth tends to still work effectively.
5- I can’t forget about MAC who use to be your labelmate.  Do you keep in touch with him?
Mac from No Limit, yes I still talk to him.  Not as often as I would like but we keep in touch we miss him and C Murder dearly.  Be on the look out for his documentary about his case being falsely accused and charged for a crime he did not commit.
We would like to thank Fiend for this inteview.  Make sure you check out his new project,  « 1st Rolex ».  It is solid from beginning to end.  Also, check him out on social media.