It has been over a decade that the independent hip hop artist Calik has penetrated the whole hip hop industry with his exuberant musical feats. He has set countless trends as an uprising rapper with the nation-wide hits made in the past. The official music video called ‘ALREADY’ was premiered on July 6, 2020. Within 4 days, he has received more than 10 thousand views and a number of comments that eventually have cracked the internet. Well, as he moves forward with some serious confessions and remarks in the video that shows his blasphemy and logical decisions in life, it doesn’t remain a surprise why the young hearts have fallen for such a unique presentation on Youtube. He has shared some plans and expectations through the brief interview session.
Do you think the local talents can represent hip hop culture more rigorously?
I mean hip hop is represented the way its represented for a reason its away of life and that’s how they express themselves. I believe we can be more rigorous in the way we live. If that makes sense
Who has inspired you from the beginning?
I’d have to say the pioneers like run DMC fat boys Curtis blood dougie fresh slick rick salt and pepa mc late krs one erick b and rakim ll cool j the list goes on
Do you have any favorite names on your mind with whom you want to collaborate sooner rather than later?
Oh would love to collaboration with red man Kendrick Lamar young MA da baby cardi b chance the rapper
Who was your childhood music crush?
My music crush was Jill Scott and still is.
What has pushed you right into making the official video ‘ALREADY’ with such an innovative approach?
Already was an inspiration from the get go once I heard the beat the visual for the movement was generated from the message that came out of me. The visuals was a collaboration of ideas with me and my boy Jigsaw of jacote films.
What story do you lay under the concrete bind of words in the video?
The I feel I lay is the truths in today’s society whether its from church politics or religion or just the culture itself which I believe subjects is dodged by most.
There’s a rumor that you are seeking retirement from your music career. Is it even true?
I am not retiring from music but I am retiring the mic. There are new levels and others I will be in to help elevate this culture even further.
