Mes the Jive Turkey – Ground Opening

Where are you from?

Born in Yorktown, TX but I grew up and was raised in Dallas

What made you get into Hip Hop?

I always had friends that were into the music and I always wanted to know the words. I would always hear people in the lunch room rapping and I wanted to do it. I started out biting underground rappers verses and killing ciphers then I just decided to write my own and it worked.

How long have you been rapping?

9 years (I’m still young)

What are your feelings on the current status of Hip Hop Culture?

I have hope. Everything is looking bad on tv but I try to stay away from it. Even some of my favorites have been disappointing me lately but I have been around this country and seen the future. I know so many upcoming rappers and producers that are DOPE. I know what’s in store for the future of hip-hop so I am ready and anxious. I have yet to find a new interest in the b-boy scene. I used to have a passion for it but it’s falling off. I am not sure how I feel about that…

How different is Hip Hop now compared to 20 years ago?

I am only 21 so I can’t really speak about it like I know.

What direction would you like to see the culture move in?

I wish that people I have always liked would make good music again. But other than that I am content with hip-hop.

What role does you or your team play in the Hip Hop movement?

We are hoping that we can make a big step for Texas. There isn’t much going on out here that has hit a wide scale. Most of the people out here trying to do stuff don’t really like us. I guess it’s because we are moving so fast. The main thing we want to do is let people know that there is GOOD hip-hop in Texas and not just Mike Jones. Who?

Do you have any Projects in the works? What should your fans expect in the next year?

Ground Opening is working on a crew album and we will probably have that out by August. I am working on the project with Rob Viktum as The Socialists. That is my main focus at this point. The album is called Hell’s Rhythm and is going to be released on Self Core Records (owned by Mr Dibbs of Atmosphere) and is going to be distributed by Rhymesayers Entertainment. The first single, Hell, will be released August-September.

Where can we buy or listen to your music?

www.groundopening.com

What is your definition of Freedom?

Freedom is liberty of the people from slavery, detention, or oppression. We’re not free.

Who is your favorite Mcee?

EMS of Gutterball. Don’t sleep.

Do you have any shouts outs or last comments for the reader?

Just make sure you check out everyone at www.groundopening.com. My whole crew is dope and we are trying to make a little noise. Also spread the word that on the new C Rayz Walz album, Year of the Beast, track 12 called The Blackout was not produced by MykDefy. It was produced by VJ Smooth of Ground Opening!!