The Walnut Room

Foodchain

In a world in which only the strong survive, it doesn’t matter who makes it to the kill first… Pecking order is usually determined by whoever is found eating last. After waiting patiently in the wings of the rap game… Watching others have their fill… A collective emerges to take their seat at the dinner table. Appropriately dubbed “The Food Chain”, this collective of Colorado hip hop artists embodies every aspect of the process. Working all the while on their craft due strictly to their love of the music. And it’s that love that has driven “The Food Chain” to this point. Often dismayed by the condition of the game “The Food Chain” vows to make music true to the heart first, focusing on issues political to social and every point in between. No need for bombastic pronouncements… Hence the omition of the word “Top” from their name. “The Food Chain” embodies the entire process… It’s all encompassing… And all ears that truly hear… Get that sense from the jump! The culture… Much like life’s circle will live on till time’s end… “The Food Chain” proudly brandishes their love of hip hop as more than a source if income… They see it as a chance to move the masses.

The Food Chain is a combined effort from some of the regions dopest producers, mc’s, and entrepreneurs directed as ONE to collectively saturate and connect w/ world! Collab producers include Mass Prod, Akil, Mic Coats, Boon Doc, and Mo Heat. Artist collabs include Champ(Oren Lomena, also known for Raw Sports/Fox Sports Rocky Mountain & 104.3fm the fan), C-1, F.L, Mic Coats, and Ike Luva.

DJ LOUISCIDE

Is taking a risk part of creativity? Yes , everything that has ever been created was done so with a risk!

What is “Prophecy”? Prophecy is the step uncle of destiny!

Do you know the meaning of your name? If yes, what does it mean? Yes ,”One who is black is like a scalded snow tire”

What’s your earliest hip hop memory? When was it? Describe it in detail. I was a runt and someone was playing the Sugar Hill Gang OVER AND OVER AND OVER!. I used to say “HIBBI TO THE HIBBI TA BEE”

Favorite Sound? Hearing my kids say " LOVE YOU DAD!". What could be better than that?

C 1

Do You Often Question The Ways Of The Muzik Industry? Yes!! Its All About The Dollar.

Which Month Is Ur B-Day? November

What would u rather have time or money? Time… To Increase My Good Deeds.

What are You Listening 2 right now? The Food Chain…

Where were You Born? Milwaukee…

F.L.

When you were a child, what was your dream for the future? Has it changed? When was young I dreamed I would do music, and become a well known figure. Now Stamp Collecting is on my horizon. Look out!

Have you ever ripped off your pants while dancing? Twice last night.

If you could only listen to one song for the rest of your life, which song would you choose? Today was a Good Day – Ice Cube.

What is one thing that many people don’t know about you? I am Jesus’s Homeboy

Do you have any kids? Kid. Singular. My All-Time Masterpiece.

If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Sexual Chocolate Latte

Where were you born? Chicago Illanoize

MIC COATS

If you had lots of money what would you do with it? Make sure my family was straight, and then I would invest in a program that would help give kids an opportunity to get involved in creative outlets like sports, music, arts, etc,.

Can you play a musical instrument? No, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn express once!

How does music make you feel? Well, if you really want to know… It makes me feel like I am gliding through the wild north pacific tundra everglades. Or the sweet nector pulled from the canyons of the ucyliptis.

Do you know the meaning of your name? If yes, what does it mean? The name Michael in Hebrew means “one who is like God”.

What do you think “beauty is skin deep” means? This is just something ugly people say! LOL

OREN “CHAMPSOUNDKILLABLACK” LOMENA

Can you think of a device that would make people’s life easier? NBA style breakaway dress pants… work day done… rip them joints off… you’re ready for whatever… and didnt have to stop home to change.

What portion of the general population do you think creates or follows fads? 10 percent create the fads… simililar to the percentage of the brain that most people use.

If you were a crayon, what color would you be? Blurpleberry also known as Forest Whitaker Black

Would you rather have more time or more money? A wise man once told me not to pray for money… rather pray for more time… I like that for all it implies

Do you untie your shoes and line them up when you take them off? Only when I’m sober

AKIL

The eyes have been called “the window to the soul”. What do you think that means? neither, they are both illusions.

How does music make you feel? Many different ways, one of the reasons why i love it so much….one of the instantaneous multi sensoral experiences you can have, hear a song and then suddenly smell, taste, feel from a different now.

Is there truth in advertising? Yes, the truth is that someone wants you to buy the product they are advertising.

What do you think is the most serious problem in the world? That the powers that be wish for those with less information and resources to actually believe that there is lack.

What is your dream for the future? To not dream of the future.

MASS PROD

Is taking a risk part of creativity? I feel it is only a risk if you’re scared of being yourself. I’ve never been scared to do what is natural. That’s what creativity is…originality!

What is one thing that many people don’t know about you? I have a pubic hair phobia! Seriously.

What do you think “beauty is skin deep” means? It’s a great excuse to be ugly.

What’s your earliest hip hop memory? When was it? Describe it in detail. I remember when “Doggystyle” came out. Everywhere I went, someone was playing it. I believe I was in kindergarten. Anyway, I loved that album and I knew every word to every song. I used to remix the songs in my head, and then I’d get my little Casio and rap over the beats that were preset in the keyboard. Eventually I’d discover the recordable tape deck…Platinum records!!

WHAT IF … you had only 24 hours to live, what would you do? I’d rob a few banks and buy some more time.