If you haven't heard of KM (Tha Original) let me fill you in. Young, fresh, & from Chicago, KM is someone you might wanna take notice of because it won't be long before you literally HAVE to! I've been a fan of KM's music for awhile, and I recently had the opportunity to interview KM & get the answers to some questions that have been on my mind. Just to give some background information his name KM means Kin of Music, and it fits him perfectly. Blending R&B and Hip Hop, his style is unique, and has a swag to it that cannot be denied. So check out the interview and see what KM has to say about The Chi & his fashion! & of course add him on all his sites:
Twitter - http://twitter.com/kmthaoriginal
Myspace - http://www.myspace.com/kmthaoriginal
Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/kamaubrunson
How did you get started making music?
I started of just rapping and singing all the words to some of my favorite artists at the age of 3. My brothers would make me perform whenever they had company (laughs). I would sing all the words to Michael Jackson, Dr Dre, Biggie, and 2pac.
As I got older I got more into hip-hop. I started writing at like 9 or 10. I would just write random rhymes down allday in grammar school. Then around 15 I got serious and started professionally recording at CRC. My first time there I finished recording a full song in 40 minutes flat; the engineer their was schocked and couldn't believe it. I have been professionally recording/producing/writing ever since.
How long have you lived in Chicago?
19 and a half years.
What kind of influence does Chicago have on you personally & on your music?
A vibrant one. its hard to explain, but is evident from my dialect to my accent that I'm a northerner; midwest to be a exact. (Laughs)
Which one of your songs would you say sums you up best as an artist?
None. They all show a different emotion or thought at one particular time, you can never judge an artist off of one piece of work, you have to look at their collection of works and look at them in relation to one another.
When it comes to your fashion, what designers/brands do you like & what are your influences?
Um. I like a preppy type look with a splash of rugged. I like polo, lacoste, Artful dodger, True Religion. My favorite shoe to this day is Creative Recreation, I even made a song (Rec Boy). I like trying different styles though.
How would you describe your ideal girl?
Idk yet. I haven't met her. I haven't realized til now that I don't know what I want in a woman, but when I find it I will know.
What is your favorite spot in Chicago?
South side!!!
What have been your biggest accomplishments in the past year?
1) Releasing my First single "Cherry Red Lipgloss" and getting 2,000 downloads the first day!
2) Doing over 2,500 downloads in the first day and a half, of releasing my free album (Trip To The Chi -http://limelinx.com/files/3f9be373b1f27ddf2b62eca437e82ae4)
3) Performing in front of thousands @ University of Illinois, biggest events "Cotton Club" & Headlining the greek "Step Show" (being the only vocal performer , and also Non U of I student). Also realizing that hundreds of people new the words to my single was a real big moment for me.
4) My single being played on WGCI.
What are your plans for the rest of 2010 & beyond?
Keep building a buzz, story and shooting a music video for a few of my songs!
I started of just rapping and singing all the words to some of my favorite artists at the age of 3. My brothers would make me perform whenever they had company (laughs). I would sing all the words to Michael Jackson, Dr Dre, Biggie, and 2pac.
As I got older I got more into hip-hop. I started writing at like 9 or 10. I would just write random rhymes down allday in grammar school. Then around 15 I got serious and started professionally recording at CRC. My first time there I finished recording a full song in 40 minutes flat; the engineer their was schocked and couldn't believe it. I have been professionally recording/producing/writing ever since.
How long have you lived in Chicago?
19 and a half years.
What kind of influence does Chicago have on you personally & on your music?
A vibrant one. its hard to explain, but is evident from my dialect to my accent that I'm a northerner; midwest to be a exact. (Laughs)
Which one of your songs would you say sums you up best as an artist?
None. They all show a different emotion or thought at one particular time, you can never judge an artist off of one piece of work, you have to look at their collection of works and look at them in relation to one another.
When it comes to your fashion, what designers/brands do you like & what are your influences?
Um. I like a preppy type look with a splash of rugged. I like polo, lacoste, Artful dodger, True Religion. My favorite shoe to this day is Creative Recreation, I even made a song (Rec Boy). I like trying different styles though.
How would you describe your ideal girl?
Idk yet. I haven't met her. I haven't realized til now that I don't know what I want in a woman, but when I find it I will know.
What is your favorite spot in Chicago?
South side!!!
What have been your biggest accomplishments in the past year?
1) Releasing my First single "Cherry Red Lipgloss" and getting 2,000 downloads the first day!
2) Doing over 2,500 downloads in the first day and a half, of releasing my free album (Trip To The Chi -http://limelinx.com/files/3f9be373b1f27ddf2b62eca437e82ae4)
3) Performing in front of thousands @ University of Illinois, biggest events "Cotton Club" & Headlining the greek "Step Show" (being the only vocal performer , and also Non U of I student). Also realizing that hundreds of people new the words to my single was a real big moment for me.
4) My single being played on WGCI.
What are your plans for the rest of 2010 & beyond?
Keep building a buzz, story and shooting a music video for a few of my songs!
Big thanks go out to KM for this interview & as a fashion & music fanatic, I would highly reccomend him to anyone! & YES everyone should download his album 'Trip to the Chi'. Check it out on this link http://limelinx.com/files/3f9be373b1f27ddf2b62eca437e82ae4 It's free & everyone could use some hot tunes for the summer right?
Love - Fashion Bre
