Q&A with Mickey Factz

Part of our philosophy here at Paid x Popular is to showcase new talent that brings a sense of innovation to the arts. Bronx MC/rapper/songwriter Mickey Factz has done that by rhyming over what some would call "unconventional" music in the newest chapter of his hip-hop lifestyle entitled "Heaven's Fallout". The interview , in pure Paid x Popular style, reveals more about this much-talked about project.Partake.


PxP: How you livin'?
Mickey Factz: I'm living really well man, we go thru this every month yo lol. This time around the name and buzz is building even more since flashback. im enjoying
everything.

PxP: You already know. What's this new project of yours about?
MF: Heaven's Fallout! Thats basically an angel falling from heaven to change the way music is percieved by the masses. As well know people think hip hop is dead or has fallen from the way side.. well i'm here to be the change and make sure you don't believe that anymore.

PxP: And you're gonna do this...how?
MF: Well, with Bottles Up! which was my first mixtape ever, I was really recklace and had no direction. Kings of the Bronx I became Mickey Factz and introduced people to an extravaganza. In search of the N.E.R.D. was me gaining momentum and creating a fan base. Flashback was me paying homage to old school by giving ya'll a taste of whats to come. Heavens Fallout is the sound that will define Mickey Factz from now on!

PxP: The first single "Talk Your Ish" is getting heavy rotation in the underground mix scene. What was the thought process behind that song?
MF: Well, I came across this record. I said to myself, I gotta chop this up and turn this into hiphop. So me and Whytebone produced it. I had already had a vision for the song as far as lyrics. So I wrote the record with a mindset it gotta be gaudy and over the top with swag. I basically talked my ish. And people are LOVING IT...I'm very happy with it

PxP: Yeah, you definitely got your point across there. Is the whole "Heaven's Fallout" gonna be you rapping over electro beats?
MF: No. Heaven's Fallout is a culmination of music put together. Never Fallout is far from electro. As is the "You Remind Me" and "Stop Me". We basically are making creating our own lane of Hip-Hop. It's no longer a simple boom bap. It's going to be a new experience for the listener. So if you like those 4 singles I released, Y'all are gonna love Heaven's Fallout!

PxP: True. What's this I'm hearing about you doing shows overseas and appearances in Fader Magazine?
MF: I performed in china in september. An experience I'll never forget. It was amazing. Lights, fireworks, fire from the stage, staying in a mountain. Just a mind blowing experience. As far as Fader goes, I was in their japan issue. LOL.

PxP: For those of us who can't read kanji (japanese print), when can we expect some stateside magazine love?
MF: This January. I'll be in a publication that everyone will be able to see.

PxP: Can we get a hint? A vowel? Something?
MF: Lol. I just had the photoshoot yesterday for it. I did my interview for it. Its a magazine seen all over by fashionista's. I was also in the Trace. Which is seen by alot of people state side.

PxP: Haha, ok looks like we'll see in January. 2007 is almost over, what would you say impressed you on a musical level this year?
MF: Kanye's album impressed me. Jay-Z album impressed me. Uffie's album impressed me. The emergence of hipster music is impressing me. My music is impressing me daily. lol

PxP: Define "hipster" music for our friends reading this.
MF: It's like music that taste-maker's of our scene. Tastemakers are the guys the fashion designers come to, to get ideas from. This 80's shit, tastemakers were doing it in 04, 05. We're not even doing that anymore, we're gearing up to give you guys some great music.

PxP: So seeing as the neo-80's movement is something that tastemakers have been up on, what do you think the next trend/wave will be?
MF: I can't disclose that information. But I do see guys wearing cardigans now alot. lol

PxP: Cardigans you say... So the next movement is more ... upscale, fashion-wise? And what would that say about the music?
MF: Music is gonna be everything you hear on heavens fallout. In about 2 to 3 years... thats what hiphop is gonna be.

PxP: So in essence, Heaven's Fallout is Flashback vol. 2?
MF: Heavens Fallout is nowhere near Flashback vol. 2. Flashback was the past. Heavens is the future of music.

PxP: Gotcha. Who's impressing you in hip-hop these days who doesn't already have national recognition or a record deal?
MF: Curtains is definetly impressing me with his music. My boy Kapps is mean with it. The Cool Kids, Kid Sister, Kid Cudi. These guys are the future of whats coming for Hip Hop. Mark my words.

PxP: What else inspires you outside of the music you yourself create?
MF: Life in general. The pursuit of happiness.When I see successful people, I get inspiredWhen I see homeless people I get inspired. Everything inspires me. My team GFC inspires me the most though.

PxP: Big up to GFC and homeless people. Seeing as we at Paid and Popular are dedicated to helping individuals become sucessful, what advice would you give to those aiming to BE paid and popular?
MF: STAY TRUE TO WHAT YOU BELIEVE IN AND WORK HARDER THAN ANYBODY TO MAKE IT HAPPEN

PxP: Any shout outs?
MF: Shout out to people in general. If you know me, then you get a shoutout.