Exclusive Interview with "EQ"

LatinoHiphop.Org:


How do you go about recording, promoting and releasing your music?

EQ:


Well, I record myself in a home studio I purchased back when i was 21. I learned how to mix and master by collecting tips here and there and applying them when needed, as far as promoting I got the usual myspace, facebook, etc.... But the best is word of mouth, getting people to hear what you got, get people talking about you, also getting a publicists, whatever it takes cuz whats the point on releasing music if theres no demand, I mean I'm releasing this album independently, sure i got some prospects in the works for distribution, but the first 1000 are gonna be done by me for Los Angeles.


LatinoHiphop.Org:


If you received $100,000 dollars tomorrow, that you had to use on your music, how would you use it?


EQ:


Putting out my album would be first, lol. I would invest on something that would benefit in the long run....use the money for studio upgrades, helping other dope emcees put product out who are less fortunate, throw some doe for collabs, go on tour and use some money for merchandise....(t-shirts, etc...) Anything that will prolong the life of the music that's within me.....I know it sounds corny but its true.





LatinoHiphop.Org:


Where do you see the music industry 5 years from now?



EQ:


I'm scared to even think about that, I mean I'm such a fan of technology but now a days it taking all the creativity out of music, I mean come on, how long till there's a plug-in that makes you rap better or makes you sing like a god with no talent whatsoever, oh I forgot there's already that..lol! As for the question, I only hope I'm wrong, but it seems it's going in a downword spiral. 


LatinoHiphop.Org:


What are you currently working on?


EQ:


I just got my solo LP done....."Out the Ash Tray of LA", featuring; Planet Asia, Outerspace, Reef Tha Lost Cauze, Copywrite, Writersblock, etc.... but I stay working, cuz it's always about music, I got the next Non Flaco Album (one group I'm in), the next RTD Album (another group I'm in), an album with my boys the Hitfarmers out in Germany, and another project with my boy Eternel from Planet X... All hopefully dropping this year.

LatinoHiphop.Org:


What is the best place for people to find out more about you?


EQ:

I got Some links for my EPK where you can hear all about me and what my albums about, you can also go to www.myspace.com/chubbiecox, www.facebook.com/Chubbiecox, and www.latinabeatz.com. Also,  peep the trailer; it will let you know what's coming on the album.


Wishing you continued success!


Cristopolis Dieguez
latinohiphop.org
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