Tacoma, WA artist Watchayatone Exclusive Interview w/ ThaWilsonBlock “ I feel like music is always gonna change with each generation so it can never really die but it will take some real talented artists to bring that real feel back. You know that music that help you get through life the game needs that back.�
-Watchyatone
Mistah Wilson: Yo, Watchaytone! Glad to have you here with us for this exclusive interview with ThaWilsonBlock. How ya’ been? Watchyatone: I’ve been good just plotting and planning trying to stay ahead Mistah Wilson: Now, before we go any further, can you give us a quick background on yourself? Watchyatone: I’ve been doing music since 9, and haven’t really stopped since. I have 2 daughters and twin boys. I tried the college thing but realized it wasn’t really for me so I just started to put all my free time into music. Mistah Wilson: How is life growing up in Tacoma, Washington? Watchyatone: Tacoma is a pretty diverse place to grow up in, I just happen to grow up where if you ain’t doing anything positive then you’re bound to end up doing negative shit. I’ve done my fair share, wont go into detail but lets just say I’m happy to be here. Mistah Wilson: What are your views on the current state of the local music scene not just in Tacoma, but the Pacific Northwest? Watchyatone: My views on the current state are kinda blurry because I like to base everything I do off of a global standpoint instead of focusing and competing locally. But the current state in general I feel like a lot of artists are scared to create a new sound so they just do what they hear on the radio. Also I feel like the times of blaming the radio for not playing local artist will come to an end soon due to all the new avenues that artist can gain exposure through.
Mistah Wilson: We heard about your appearance on America’s Got Talent. What led you to get involved? Watchyatone: I wanted to step outside of my comfort zone and showcase my talent to a panel of judges that can possible change my life. Mistah Wilson: Got any upcoming performances set? Watchyatone: Yea I got a couple. March 10th in Kent, a few in April in the works dates not set yet. Ill have a release party Mistah Wilson: Are you currently sometime around April 20th. O independent or do you have yea and hopefully Americas got management? talent will give me that call Watchyatone: I’ve had my fair share of back. experiences with good management and bad management so right now I’m independent and manage myself. Mistah Wilson: So, let’s talk a little about Silk Road Life. What’s the story behind the brand? Watchyatone: Well first and foremost silk road was never really planned it just came to be due to life circumstance we all ended up here. We wanted to do for ourselves and make a powerhouse so we didn’t have to depend on anyone but ourselves for any and everything. As of now you can go to www.silkroadlife.com to see what’s going on currently and have up to date information on shows and battles.
Mistah Wilson: Tell me a little about some of your fellow artists on Silk Road Entertainment… Watchyatone: Starr Bars for days and creative as hell. Stuey got that glow from beats to the flow I'm proud as hell to see him make it to the SMACK/URLTV Proving grounds and catch that body. Choze is a beast he got what the games been missing. Willie Bravo is dope he finally let his artist out the bag so just watch him work. Vett got that straight up street music but its not like anything you’ve heard before. Jonny Stone is one of the most brilliant song writers I’ve ever met. And as of now Lunes only is pursuing his battling career but he definitely got some unreleased heat sittin. Mane can paint a picture with words and make you feel like you’re right there with him. Mistah Wilson: That “Get On Up” snippet is hot! You gon’ lace us with the full version anytime soon? Watchyatone: I do want to give it to yall soon matter of fact since you asked ima release it very soon I just threw the snippet out there to see what the response would be but I got the formula down for the video so stay tuned… Mistah Wilson: If I had the opportunity to download just one mixtape off of Silk Road Life website, which one would you recommend and why? Watchyatone: Oh that’s easy download that New World Order that’s gone feed my kids lol but naw really if you want good music anything we got out is audio dope
Mistah Wilson: What current & upcoming projects are on the forefront of the movement right now? Watchyatone: We got Daily Bread Volume 2 dropping April 20th, Both Sides Of the Coin some time this summer, Blood is thicker than water in August, & 1 man gang all this year. Mistah Wilson: What message are you trying to send through your music & brand? Watchyatone: We bringing the real back and were pushing a hard line. We have all kinds of music but most importantly there is always a heavy message behind it. This is the new wave We are here to create the blueprint. Mistah Wilson: This may be a general & cliché question, but do you believe Hip Hop is dead? Why or why not? Watchyatone: It was on life support but its slowly coming back to life. I feel like music is always gonna change with each generation so it can never really die but it will take some real talented artists to bring that real feel back. You know that music that help you get through life the game needs that back. Mistah Wilson: What was your initial reaction to the Seattle Seahawk's final play in Super bowl 49 that cost them the game? Watchyatone: Man I cant believe you asked that but my first reaction was is this even real life? I couldn’t fathom why they didn’t give the ball to money lynch.
Mistah Wilson: How did you feel when the Seattle Supersonics switched up? Watchyatone: I hate basketball now lol I still love the sport but it will never be the same for me I root for the blazers now but only by default
Mistah Wilson: Are you a Mariners fan? Watchyatone: I’m not into baseball like that but yea the mariners are my favorite baseball team. Mistah Wilson: When writing new songs, where do you pull your inspiration from? Watchyatone: From my life experiences and the people all around me. If I come into contact with you, you might be in a song. Mistah Wilson: Who are some of your musical influences that motivated you to become the artist you are today? Watchyatone: 2pac,common,nas,,Snoop,Ludacris but let me stop I could go on and on. Mistah Wilson: Thanks for coming through for this exclusive interview with ThaWilsonBlock, Watchyatone. It was awesome. Hopefully one day soon we can fly you down to Pasadena, CA for a performance. If you have any shout outs, let’s hear em… Watchyatone: Shout out to my team and every one of my listeners.