Flip Major {Interview}

 

 Representing Victorville, California aka ‘The Dirt’ rapper, Flip Major has made quite a name for himself, and has also become the voice for his city. His work ethic and his catalog of quality work speaks for itself. A.D. of GroundSounds got the chance to sit down with Flip and chop it up about his music career, making an appearance on Judge Karen, his favorite type of marijuana and much MUCH more! 

GroundSounds: Yooo Flip wuts good homie?!

Whats Good Brotha! its been a minute!

GroundSounds: How long have you been rapping?

I have been rapping and recording for going on 4 years this past August. 

GroundSounds: How did you get into making music?

I originally started hosting clubs and networked with alotta DJ’s & than i was a couple artists hype man & after that i just figured i could make my own music. At first i struggled with writing & coming up with concepts but after lots of practice i started to get the hang of it …

GroundSounds: So your from California, more specifically ‘The Dirt’ …where is that? How did it get the nickname ‘The Dirt’?

im From a Small City 90 miles North of Los Angeles Called Victorville in a Community we like to call the HIGH DESERT. Aka The Dirt its pretty much dry land & alot of desert every where around here from here to las vegas, although the population has risen in the past 10 years & the community has expanded its still ALOT OF DIRT! lol

GroundSounds: You rep the ‘Sevens’ …where did the name ‘Sevens’ originate from and who makes up the ‘Sevens’ ?!

The ” Sevens ” Simply Originated from our Area Code 760 so its a clique of close group of friends who’ve been hangin out & turnin up since junior high / High School

GroundSounds: What has been the biggest moment in your musical career? What about your favorite moment?

my biggest moment umm thats a good question.

GroundSounds: You were actually in the New Boyz “Your A Jerk” music video…how was that experience?

That was my first time every being on a Real LEGIT Music Video Set. i think it was a first time for alot of us but it was an unbelievable experience to work with such a talented Director as Matt Alonzo  & to be working alongside Dj Skee as well it was an 18 hr shoot from the morning till the late hours of the night. i never actually realized how much goes into the video until your on a real live industry set its pretty incredible. & while im talking bout this video i’d like to give a special thanks to Brandon Dimmit he recently passed away & he was on the crew of The ” Your a Jerk ” Video & He also Shot ” My name Flip ” with the Topshelf Company he was a really good dude!

GroundSounds: Are you good friends with the New Boyz? How did you end up in the video?

Yeah The New Boyz are like my little bros we used to live in teh same neighborhood & also went tot he same high school for a bit they were freshmen when i was a senior & Ben J’s Aunt was a good friend of mine & actually braided my hair for a few years lol

GroundSounds: One of my favorite songs of yours is “King Of My City” …do you feel that your the voice for your city?

Yes of course i take pride in my city thats one of the main reason i do what i do is to put on for my city & i currently feel that i am the musical voice for my home town.

GroundSounds: On “King Of My City” you have a feature from Khleo  who is widely known for playing Zero in the movie “Holes” …how did you get linked up with him?!

it was actually that time member me you, savage & the rest of the elevated livin camp was all in the basement in twinsburg and we was watching him on Ustream & he was a very big fan of my record ” My Name Flip ” so we kinda linked threw social media really & eventually i put together a record shot it to him via email & he liked it & did the verse sent it back & then we have ” King Of My City 

GroundSounds: By the way, I love the “King Of My City” music video if you couldn’t already tell lol!

ha yeah man thats one of my favorite visuals! i was juss at the location i shot it at just recently thinking bout that whole shoot it was fun man!

GroundSounds: What is your creative process like when making music?

ummm its all different, depending on the session. some times i prepare music in my little mini home pre production desk other times, it might all come from scratch while working in a session with some producers coming up with ideas & concepts ya know i dont have a set creative process just yet but i like to switch it up dont wanna turn my music creation into something thats repetative 

GroundSounds: “My Name Flip” was a huge hit from you…the beat is just CRAZY! Who produced it?

YES! The Producers Name is Actually Talent on The Beat he also produced ” Crickets ” by the New Boyz & Tyga.

GroundSounds: Whose the guy in the “Break It Down” video with you?!

My Right Hand Man Zach aka MosZach

GroundSounds: Sooo Flip, what exactly is a ‘ratchet’ ?!

a Ratchet is a Female who loves to have fun * winks *

GroundSounds: What is your favorite type of weed? Do you prefer blunts or papers?

OG & Cookies & i prefer blunts but i smoke alotta papers too so its pretty equal blunts can take a toll on your throat after a while * pause * haha

GroundSounds: I absolutely love “The Start” music video!

thanks bro thats one of my favorite visuals as well!

GroundSounds: Your first mixtape was “The Grizzly Bear Mixtape” correct?

Not techiniqually my first mixtape was actually “Flip Major Has Arrived” never put it on datpiffit was my first project when i put together my first little batch of songs it was terrible quality lol recorded on Acid not mixed not mastered juss a big Mess lol but it was fun it set the foundation to get to where im at now some times i go back & listen just to see my progresion

GroundSounds: What did you do differently, if anything from your first project to your second?

better song ideas & concepts, better features & much better production

GroundSounds: What is your favorite song that you have made? Your favorite project that you have put out?

My Favorite project by Far is “Halfway Average” & my Favorite Song i’d have to say could be The Start im not sure honestly i dont think i have a favorite favorite yet its too early to tell hah 

GroundSounds: Sooo Mr. Major, you were on Judge Karen…how did you end up on there and for what purpose? Did it get you some extra publicity?

its a long long story haha but it was all for fun & acting & yess i got paid & alot of publicity gained about 3,000 twitter followers as well.

GroundSounds: Define ‘Halfway Average’ for me please…

Representing The General Significance 

GroundSounds: Will the Lakers win the NBA Championship this year?!

too early in the season to tell we need Nash back & we should be fine im a Fan of D’Antoni

GroundSounds: What are your future plans? What are you currently working on?

Working on Roll Up TWO! plan on releasing early January its pretty much done juss working on visuals & concepts and getting the mixes right and getting these last few features locked in for the project but its gunna be a fun one!

GroundSounds: What advice would you give to other up and coming artists trying to make a name for themselves as well as impact the culture?

be yourself & Stay ORIGINAL.

GroundSounds: Is there anything else you wanna say to your fans/listeners/viewers/audience members?

Thank you for your Continuos Support! & look out for ROLL UP TWO!

GroundSounds: Well Flip Major, we appreciate your time greatly and wish you the best of luck in all of your endeavors! Keep grindin’!

thank you fam i gotta get out to BG before the summer mayne!

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