Posted July 21st, 1996
Tajai
Summary:
Tajai: Known to many as the leader of the Souls of Mischief crew. His insane, uptempo flow, works in conjunction with his intelligent cipher; no other Mcee can match the learned verbals of this Stanford-born lyricist.
Name:
Tajai Massey
Titles:
MR Green, That Guy, 1/2 of the O12, T. Massey
Occupation/Position:
MC, Mascot, Student
D.O.B:
4.21.75
Where?:
Stanford, CA
Group Affiliations(s) (if applicable): Souls of Mischief, Mass
Production, The O12, Reservoir Dogs.
Any Albums?:
2
Album Titles:
"93 'til Infinity", "No Man's Land"
Favorite Artists (any music):
Earth, Wind & Fire, Prince, Roy Ayers, Cameo, The Gap Band
Any Hip-Hop Artists Worthy of Mention?: BIZ MARKIE, EPMD, KRS ONE, Hieroglyphics, The Wu, Chill Rob G and Big Daddy Kane (in his wonder years)
How Did You Get Down With Hieroglyphics?: Known A Plus, Casual and Del since elementary (Kinder, 1st grade) We all became rappers.
Any Talents/Hobbies/Diversions Beyond Rapping (graf, dance, kazoo):
Teaching, study, SNOWBOARDING, Wannabee computer nerd
Favorite Hiero Song(s):
"That's How it is Remix"-Casual, "Ski Mask & a Mic"-Xtra Pro, "After Dark"-Pep Love/Domino
Favorite Songs That You Made:
"Secret Service", "Make Your Mind Up", "Goodfeeling"
What Is The Greatest Thing About the Hip-Hop World To You?:
Self-expression, coming together, ENERGY.
What Is the Most Despicable Thing in the HIP-HOP World?:
Labels, Biters, Fakers, Pop Artists Getting Over.
If You Could Change Anything About the Industry, What Would It Be?:
Artists would have control, not just creative (which many don't even
have) but also fiscal control (marketing, promtion etc.)
What Would You Say to/Advise Aspiring Rappers?:
BE ORIGINAL, stay at
it and KEEP YOUR DAY JOB. Watch out for the Hieroglyphics Imperium,
because we will check that ass. Don't let the smooth taste fool you.
Any Last Comments?:
Peace to anyone down with this Hiero Shit. We will
keep making Underground Hip-Hop 4-ever! Peace to STINKE for taking
this shit to the NEXT LEVEL.