Nicholaus Kane-Everyday feat.Naledge and Sulaiman by chi-bangerz
I got up with my homie Nicholaus Kane, who happens to be Chi-Bangerz Artist of the Week, to talk about life, hip-hop, and his highly anticipated new project "Catalina Wine Mixer". Check it out...
BFM: When did you 1st fall in love with hip-hop?
NK: Man 1987.... when I heard Freaky Tales. Too Short was my first ever favorite rapper. I was hooked from then on
BFM: Everybody knows you as Novakane of the group Ivy League. What brought about the name change to Nicholaus Kane?
NK: Well Nicholaus is my government. Novakane is my line name from when I pledged (KAPsi). There is already a cat named Novakane and we are 2 opposite ends of the spectrum. I don't like ppl confusing the 2 of us so I just decided to go with something else. Plus Nicholaus Kane is smoother, more suitable to where I'm taking the music. But I'm forever Novakane the NOGOrilla!
BFM: You been leaking some great music from your upcoming project, "Catalina Wine Mixer," what's the whole concept around the project?
NK: The whole concept around the Wine Mixer is me being the most interesting man in the world. The black Dos Equis guy. "STAY THIRSTY, MY FRIENDS!" hahaha
What's the 1 thing that stands out on your new album, "Catalina Wine Mixer" that believe people will love and identify with the most?
NK: Probably how polished, but hard it is. Its a very refined sound but its still real gangster. Like tuxedo with the tooly-under-it flow.
BFM: Looks like you had fun on your "Passion Fruit" video shoot. Take us behind the scenes, what were some of your favorite moments on this shoot?
NK: Yea the shoot was a blast! Shout out to Fly Kite Media! They came with the whole vision. I just put it in their hands. I didn't even know what we were doing until the day of. The most fun scenes were the bathroom scenes. Fam kept busting outta the lil handcuffs Incredible Hulk style. hahaha
BFM: What's your favorite thing about the Chicago Hip-hop scene right now?
NK: I like the versatility on the "Go ILL" scene right now. Gangster, backpackers, hipsters, swag rappers, etc. Anything you want you can get outta Chicago hip hop. Plus there has been an extreme increase in unity on our scene too. That is def needed in order to catapult us into the major playing field
BFM: Where can we get our hands on your music and where can they see you live in person next?
NK: All of the Chicago blogs (yours (Chi-Bangerz), Fake Shore, Ruby Hornet, Whats In My Headphones--WIMH, gowherehiphop, etc) and the major blogs as well. itunes, Rhapsody, Amazon, etc (Novakane). And DEFINITELY go to YouTube and check out the Passion Fruit video. On the performance side I'm putting together something real special for the CWM release, late June or mid-July. BUT....... I want EVERYBODY to come out to Tantrik (800 W. Superior) on Friday 4/29 because the Kamp Kane Kampaign will be in full effect! I got an all female promo team I put together called the "Flirty Girls" and we gonna paint the town red! KAAANE!
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