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T Master
Auralarian of the Month for September 2003
1999. On the very first day of Auralaria’s existence, a few inquisitive music lovers on a search for topnotch emceeing made their way onto its forums. One of these natives was none other than T Master, who’s been chosen as our Auralarian Of The Month! If anyone knows all the answers when it comes to Tonedeff, there are but a few people you’d be prone to ask… He’s one of them. We caught up with this devout Auralarian for a brief interview, and here’s what happened. :)
1. Whats you favorite Color?
Blue.
2. Whats your name and where are you from?
Ryan. I am from Sacramento, CA.
3. How long have you been an Auralarian?
7-8 years.
4. What was the first Tonedeff song you heard?
“Freeverse”
5. Have you ever played Tonedeff to your girlfriend? B. If so, Did she like it?
lol. Actually…i played it on my college radio show so i played it for a lot of people. Furthermore, after playing it on my college radio show, I proceeded to enter a nearby bowling alley a few months later …and surprise surprise, what was playing throughout the entire building? Spanish Song, Ridiculous, Shag, and FMakaliscious!
I went up to the guy at the counter and asked him where did he get this cd and he said “It’s called tonedeff, I heard it on the college radio… If you just go to www.qn5.com”... I was like “yeah that’s my show, biatch” lol…j/k Ididn’t say biatch :-)
6. How many Tonedeff albums do you own?
Um… *Monotone EP*, *Ridiculous 12”* (AND on CD-R), *Hyphen*, and *Underscore*.
7. Whats your Top 5 favorite Tonedeff songs?
1. Fast 2. Heavyweight 3. Ridiculous/Heads Up are tied for 3rd 4. Morethanthis, 5. Move In Ride Out. Honorable mention: Spanish Song, Mixtape Medley, Bring It (original mix).
8. Do you consider yourself a true Tonedeff fan?
Yes. I consider Tonedeff to be one of the greatest emcees of our time who has not yet realized his full potential, and who is grossly underrated and unrecognized. It will truly be a shame if he dies unsigned and unrewarded for his talent.
9. Do you think Archetype will be worth the wait?
Yes, but i just hope everyone else agrees with me… This record seems to be like sink or swim in a way. It seems to be like put all the eggs in one basket and pray, but in other ways, maybe it’s not.
10. Do you know the words to “Space” by heart?
No, i do not. But i know the last line, and i know random lines here and there. “letterman’s teeth,” “petition women to fill the space between their thighs,” “harder fate than cats jackin’ your parkin space,” “no space in my fuckin’ name,” “make amazin’ space cadets.”
11. What do you think of Tonedeff as a producer?
I think tonedeff is a marvelous producer. Peep “Codename Fuck Y’all,” The eFamm EP, “Give it Away” by Breez Evahflowin. “Fast,” “Bring it,” He’s very versatile, very brilliant, very innovative, very unknown and underrated.
12. Can you explain what ‘Auralaria’ is?
Um, Aural = ear, aria = something, I forget – musical composition or something.
14. Finally, If you could be Tonedeff for a day, What would you do?
I would hustle my ass off to get signed and make people know who the fuck i was. And i would write songs and practice my firey fast delivery and be like “damn, i’m incredible. I’m a step below superman” Hahaha! n stuff.
15. Any Final Words Before Your Pop Quiz?
Jeeuh. I’m da mizzle.
Pop Quiz
A. What was the name of Tonedeff’s 1st crew?
RBM.
B. What RBM song sampled Tori Amos’ “Cloud On My Tongue”?
Circles. (After hearing cloud on my tongue, i proceeded to listen to Tori Amos’ entire discography)
C. At what age did Tonedeff begin writing rhymes?
9.
D. What ethnicity is Tonedeff?
Cuban/Colombian.
E. What year did Tonedeff start QN5 Music?
1997.
F. Name the electronic side-project Tonedeff started in 1998 as an outlet for his non-hip-hop music.
KGK or Krush Groove Kaleidiscope.
SCORE: 100%