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EXCLUSIVE: 21 and Under With… Noah B of The Random Humans

March 20th, 2012 Filed under: Exclusive!, Made In Canada by Editor in Chief

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Hailing from Calgary, AB Canada DJ/Produce Noah B is one half of one of Canada’s fastest rising HipHop Duo’s, The Random Humans. Noah B has performed with some of the worlds finest HipHop acts. As a DJ on tours with Tech N9ne, Krizz Kaliko, KRS-ONE, Conscience, The Scale Breakers and Kool Keith. These tours would prove to be an inspiring experience for Noah B.

ABORTMagazine: Thanks for meeting with us today Noah, we’ll get right into this. What gave you that musical influance to start you on the road producing and DJ’ing?

Noah B: I’ve been listening to hip-hop since I was 10. My first CD I bought was
Special Ed hahaha. So hip-hop has always been my main inspiration. It’s hard to really pinpoint an exact time when I was really inspired to DJ and produce, It’s been a life long process. It was something that was in me from day one but I never really knew it till I turned 19.

AM: How would you describe your production style?

NB: Original! My beats are different. If i was asked to compare my beats, which I don’t like doing, I would have to say they are like Dan the Automator meets Portishead.

AM: What is your most vital piece of production gear?

NB: My MPC!!! (Music Production Center)

AM: Serrato vs. vinyl?

NB: Both have there positives. I mean when it comes to touring you really can’t beat Serrato. It’s just way easier to travel with! When I’m at home, its a different story. I would rather play Vinyl, the sound is authentic,
which is what you can’t get with Serrato.

AM: Favourite Classic drum loop?

NB: Basically anything Eric B and Rakim did back in those classic days (laughs).

AM: Favourite Hip Hop Era?

NB: Besides the obvious answer, the early 90′s? haha Its right NOW man! Anyone who says Hip-Hop is dead is just lost. Look around you, Hip-hop is everywhere!!! From the way we talk, to the way we dress, the music, everything!! Sure there is Hip-Hop music out there that is just terrible, and lots of it haha but that goes for every type of music. Lets not pick on Hip-Hop for being the only type of music coming out with garbage.

AM: Favourite type of music other than Hip Hop?

NB: My favorite type other then Hip-Hop would have to be rock/alternative rock. I’m really into Nirvana, Rage against the Machine, Led Zep, Sound Garden, and so on

AM: Who are your favourite Canadian producers/DJs?

NB: To many to name (Laughs)! Canada has so much talent man. From guys like DJ
Kemo, Factor, Rich Kidd, Chin, Boi-1da, many many more.

AM: Which Canadian city has the livest Hip Hop scene?

NB: It seems to change on every tour. I would have to say, believe it or not, that Saskatoon has been wild!! But Vancouver, Calgary and Toronto have been just as crazy!

AM: How did you link up with the Raekwon tour? Most memorable show so far?

NB: I’ve been working with agents here in Canada for the past 2 years. Guys
who have really helped me build my resume and have given me priceless opportunities. Most memorable show so far on this tour was Calgary. Not only was the home town crowd wild but DJing for Raekwon in my city was again, a priceless moment.

AM: Random Humans just released the “Mr. Chainsaw” video, any upcoming videos
from RH? Upcoming releases?

NB: Yeah! We are currently working on a new EP set to be released this summer
and there will definitely be some sweet video’s to come with it!

AM: How would you describe the Vancouver Hip Hop sound, and where do you fit in to the scene here? I don’t think there is much out there that sounds commercial. Which is why I like the Vancouver sound. Most of the hip-hop
you here out there has very meaningful, lyrically put together songs. And the production is very jazzy, funk, rock kinda beats. I’m not sure where I fit in to be honest. I know that my beats are different from most so a lot of the time I feel like I’m just watching what everyone else is doing so that when I go to do my thing, it sounds nothing like them.

NB: What can fans do to support local Hip Hop, and Canadian Hip Hop in general?
Go to shows!! Stop downloading records lol Honestly, if you care about music then take the time to look at some of these artist that are active in the scene. They are active for a reason hahaha. Remember we are the ones who are putting ourselves out there to be judged by everyone else, and we are the ones trying to hold it down for Canada. There is so much talent in this country. KNOW THAT!

AM: Any shoutouts to other artists we should look out for?

NB: Just shouts to my group “Random Humans” and my other family “Conscience”. And shouts to everyone who is putting Canada on the map in the underground.

AM: Thank you Noah, for taking time out to speak with us while on the road with Raekwon! Peace!

Random Humans

By Dave “Corvid” McCallum

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