Name of Artist/Band and where are you from?
Rizing of the Phoenix : MCs :Lil Ill, L(s) Guitarist: Ferro
We are from East Providence and Pawtucket Rhode Island.
How did you break into the music industry?
We are working hard on breaking into the music industry we are just underneath the surface.
Choose one adjective to describe your music style?
Lil Ill: Diverse
L(s): Innovative
Ferro: Versatile
Do you write your own songs? If so, what are your songs about and where do you draw your inspiration?
Lil Ill: Yes, each member of the group writes their own verses, and the inspiration comes from personal experiences mostly, we try to make songs that ppl can relate too
L(s): The majority of the production is done by Me, L (s ) or Lu Balls. Ferro, our gutairist, does the guitar instrumentation on the tracks.
What project are you currently promoting and is it available for purchase?
Hate feat: Paul Lowe Jr is our single and 1st self titled Rizing of the Phoenix album should be out in a couple of months.
What is your message behind the “Rizing of the Phoenix” movement?
Rizing of the Phoenix has symbolic meaning. I feel that the music industry is saturated with commercialism that protrays the artform in a negative materialistic light. So in essence the music industry to us, is burned out, and we as artist represent a Phoenix, which is a legendary bird that reserected from the sun. The sun symbolizes the music industry and we are going in head first and coming out enlighted and bringing a positive change to those who listen. Our efforts in creating music is geared to making a change in mainstream hip hop.
Are you looking for an independent label deal or a major label deal?
Which ever opportunity that is presented to us that allows us to have the freedom of creativity and access to the masses ears ;we will surely capitalize on.
How would you define the word “success”?
Lil Ill: To make it where you thought you could be, in this case, for our music to be heard on a large scale.
L(s): Success is putting in your all having no regrets and acheiving your goals.
Ferro: Being content with my art and where I am because of it.
What is your biggest career embarrassment?
Lil Ill: Haha…….in our 1st live performance ever at an open mic night, one of our group members got drunk and when they called us on stage he didnt go up and we couldnt start without him, and when he finally showed up we started the show and forgot some of our lyrics…..it was a mess
L(s): What is your biggest career embarrasment? not applicable
Ferro: Not having my Guitar tuned during an audtion.
Most memorable moment in creating one of your records?
Lil Ill: Really its all the time we spend in the studio, its always such a cool and fun environment we have a blast every time we record a song
L(s): Every record created has its own special moment so every record has an equal amount of value when it comes to that.
Ferro: Anytime in the studio is memorable.
Who has been the most influential person in your music career?
Lil Ill: Sad to say….all the girls that have been in my life, the good and the bad ones. seem like my best songs come from them
L(s): Just Blaze Alchemist Kanye, Dr. Dre, Stoupe, Rza, J Dilla, !ll Mind, Bach, Madlib, Primo Pete Rock, MF Doom, Mozart, Timberland, 9th Wonder, Danger Mouse Evidence ,Havoc ,Franz Liszt ,Neptunes, Quincy Jones, Chopin,Teddy Riley, Beethoven
Ferro: The Guitarist I emulate most are Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, and Kurt Hamet
Who is your celeb look-alike?
Lil Ill: I have no idea, you tell me
L(s): I’ve been told I look like Gucci Mane. I disagree
Ferro: Noone .. Im unique looking
what was your first job?
Lil Ill: Good ol McDonalds
L(s): Mc Donalds
Ferro: Installing carpets with my Dad.
What is your worst Fear?
Lil Ill: Other then sharks and spiders, its putting my all into something and nothing coming out of it.
L(s): I wouldnt be able to answer that. I do not focus on fears. They are mental deficiencies that put a limit on acheivements. Like the great words of JFK,” The only thing to fear is fear itself.”
Ferro: Not loving enough
What is your guilty pleasure?
Lil ill: Strawberry shakes
L(s): Guilty Pleasures…peanut butter. Ill put it on anything.
Ferro: Sweets and Sex
What artists would you love to work with?
Lil Ill: Adele, to have her on one of my tracks would be sick
L(s): Nas
Ferro: Jimmy Page
Any advice or lessons learned in the music industry that you would like to share with other indie artists?
Lil ill: Dont stop, and dont get lazy, writing,performing, ect.
L(s): Do not be afraid to take risks. High risks mean high rewards
Ferro: Be Prepared, able to improve and always keep your wits about you as well as your confidence
What is the number one thing you hope people get out of your music?
Lil Ill: The versatillity and diversity in the music
L(s): Enlightenment
Ferro: Empathy and Entertainment
Where can people get in touch with you?
ROTP: Facebook Rizing ofthe Phoenix
Email: ROTP123@hotmail.com
Website:rizingofthephoenix.com
Or contact the manager for bookings, collaborations, appearences, etc Kimmy Xavier at kimmy1x@gmail.com
