Mad & Bad? Gine On Wid Brutal Crankstar

Whether the lyrics crude or conscious, one thing any one who listens to the music of Brutal Crankstar must admit is dem hard. In this exclusive conversation with host Empress Zingha, they reason about various topics we can relate to. From how we see ourselves as Barbadians and the impact of music, to what Brutal learned from being incarcerated and raising his son. _____________________________________________ We produce videos telling the stories of Barbadian Cutlure and Arts. From exclusive interviews to entertaining web series. Make sure to subscribe to stay up to date with some of your favourite artists from Barbados. Jump to sections in the interview below: 0:00 - Intro 1:17 - What got you into music? 1:52 - When did the community start taking you seriously? 3:08 - How do you feel about the state of Bajan Dancehall? 5:03 - Is there unity among current Bajan Dancehall artists? 7:14 - What makes a song good quality? 8:38 - Do we have/need a Bajan sound? 9:32 - Is there conscious Dancehall? 10:32 - Share some positive stories about the ghetto. 13:44 - What does freedom look like to you? 14:18 - How have you changed from when you started? 16:27 - How do you feel the response to the Trojan riddim will affect you in the future? 16:45 - Do artists have a social responsibility? 18:59 - What advice do you have for younger artists? 21:16 - How can artists stay motivated? 23:38 - What makes your album special? 25:55 - What can listeners expect from the album? 26:11 - Which artists are featured on the album? 26:52 - How do you promote your music? 28:44 - Would you mentor younger artists? 29:17 - Legacy Question _____________________________________________ Join our community! Website: https://GineOn.com Instagram:   / wuhgineon   Twitter:   / wuhgineon   Facebook:   / gineon   ________________________________________ For any questions or business inquiries: Email: [email protected] #Arts #Entertainment #Culture #Barbados