Chip Fu On How The Fu-Schnickens Were Formed, Life in East Flatbush, Caribbean Influence on Hip-Hop

Chip Fu "Off The Porch" Interview We recently got to sit down with Legendary artist Chip Fu from Fu-Schnikens! Fu talked to us about growing up in Flatbush, his support cycle coming up, how growing up around Caribbean cultures kept him grounded. Fu told us how karate kept him disciplined and focused. Chip shared star it was like having access to sound clash in Brooklyn, his experiences on having a chance to showcase his talent at 11 years old, and how Ska music influence him and helped his creativity and writing style. Chip breaks down stories of how he met each member of Flavor Unit and Fu-Schnikens, and when they started to take music seriously. Fu shared a story of how Fu-Schnikens got a nod from KRS-One after winning a rap competition at SOBs, how KRS influenced him early on and during his career, and even how he felt being on the same label as KRS. Chip tells the story of how they connected with A Tribe Called Quest, being on jive records, the impact of “Ring The Alarm”, working with Shaq on the song “What’s Up Doc”, and tells us the story of having to do 8 tracks in one day! Chip speaks on being a solo artist, why the group decided not to continue, what kept him interested in music and, his new EP Invisible Foot Steps and upcoming up album Royal Blood Chip Fu   / chipfu   Fatbeats https://www.fatbeats.com   / fatbeats   Interview by Spitty   / spittywill   DGB Media https://www.dirty-glove.com   / dirtyglovebastards     / dgb_offtheporch     / dgb_media_     / dirtyglovebastards   "Off The Porch" Interviews Playlist:    • DGB's Exclusive "Off The Porch" Interviews   "Off The Porch" is Dirty Glove Bastard's exclusive interview series where artists, producers, DJs & industry insiders are given a platform to tell their unfiltered story. Dirty Glove Bastard was created in 2007 to shine more light on the buzzing, regional music scenes in the South & Midwest. 🔔 PLEASE SUBSCRIBE, LIKE, COMMENT & SHARE!