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It has been exactly 15 months since 2explicit embellished our pages with his presence. And a great deal has changed since we spoke to him last. 2explicit, who's birth name is Guillermo A. Lino Jr, was born on Nov. 29, 1985. Currently living in his Hometown of Miami, Florida, 2explicit is one of the most industrious and exceedingly gifted performing artist in the business at the moment.
The fact that he is unsigned hasn't stop him any. As a matter of fact, this is what is driving him further to prove that he deserves to be in this music game. With the persistency to continue to stand out, 2eplicit will for certain not stop until he has it all. It is a delight to re-introduce 2explicit to the online pages of the readers of Juniorscave.com
1st Interview
http://www.juniorscave.com/index98.html: 1st Interview with Juniorscave.com
Isaac-Joseph: It’s been a long time since we last spoke to you. Could you give us a run down on what’s brand-new with you?
2explicit: Yea it's been a minute. Well, basically besides all the new tracks I've done so far, there's really not much new. I’m still writing & recording, still performing when I can, still pursuing my goal of being one of the next greatest Emcee's in the game.
Isaac-Joseph: I read in your bio that you have been writing since the age of 9. How did this fuel your desire to want to rock the mic at 15?
2explicit: Well, basically, when I was younger, I use to write; I use to write a lot of poems, short stories, riddles, etc. You name it--I probably wrote it. Then as I got a little older & mature, I came to realize that the reason I would write, was to express my emotions. So, as I grew into my adolescence, I started to use my writing as a therapy to cope with whatever I was going though at that present time. It gave me that fulfillment that made me realize; this is where my heart was in my music.
Isaac-Joseph: Hispanics-American rappers are very popular in both the Hispanics and Black community. As a person from a Cuban/Colombian background, how important is it for you to represent music that comes from your culture? And why do you feel this to be true?
2explicit: Whether if I were Hispanic, African American, Indian, etc. I would always feel that I had to represent my culture. For the reason that, your culture growing up, was one of the main things that sculpted you to become the person you are today. Your culture is who you are, where you came from, and what you stood for. Therefore, I believe if you don’t represent that in your music, then what are you representing at all?
Isaac-Joseph: Miami is one popping city with many talented rappers/hip-hop artists coming from that area. How has living in this area help you make the music you do?
2explicit: Yea, Miami is beautiful ...and bootyful (laughs). Miami is filled with wonderful [things] in general. We live in one huge melting pot; there’s so many different types of people, cultures, religion, etc. it's what makes Miami that much more interesting. The music I write is basically what I’ve seen on a day to day basis. Whether it is good looking woman in bikini or a gang fight in the streets there's just always so much goin on in Miami. That it makes it almost impossible for that to not affect your music.
Isaac-Joseph: Describe how you feel when you are performing live in on stage on the mic:
2explicit: I feel a fulfillment, I feel invincible, I feel love, power, freedom, intelligence, cockiness, etc. It’s just a robust amount of mixed feelings, but they all feel great.
Isaac-Joseph: Currently, you are unsigned. Does this frustrate you when you see other cats out there making millions of dollars and really don’t have the talent. What actions have you taken to ensure that you will gain national exposure?
2explicit: I mean-- hell ya it frustrates me. It frustrates any one who’s talented and really has this passion for music especially that someone less talented is getting paid way more than you are and getting played on the radio as well. It’s like when you love someone that doesn't love you. You know you how to get to that person you want, but you can’t make that person want you back. Does that make sense?
Isaac-Joseph: It certainly does.
Isaac-Joseph: You are an extremely handsome. Has it crossed your mind to do anything else beside music such as modeling or making movie? Is this something that you would like to tackle at a later time? Or is music something that you are not willing to give up?
2explicit: Well thank you first off, and yea it's crossed my mind. I mean when you finally break into this industry the options are endless. There’s so much you can accomplish and gain, and there’s even more ways to do it. So of course, I would love to take up acting, and modeling would be cool too.
Isaac-Joseph: Who do you consider to be hot at the moment producer wise that you would love to work with and why?
2explicit: Major's wise; I’d hafta say Timbaland. Man is crazy sick when it comes to drums, plus he dominated end of 2006 and this whole 2007 year. However, underground wise, I’d have to say the hottest producer I know, is my hommie, O.B.1. That cat has some fire ass beatz, and shows me nothing but love. Actually, one of my newest tracks was produced by him entitled "Takin Ova da Game". This track has been getting some plays in local strip clubs in Atlanta, GA. I do a lot of work with him because I like him as not only a producer but as a person as well. We get great vibes from one another and work great together.
Isaac-Joseph: What can we expect from 2explicit in 2008?
2explicit: Well, I would love to say, you should expect 2explicit to take over the Hip-Hop game. But, as you know, it's really difficult to finally break into this industry. So basically, I would say, you can expect to hear more from 2explicit, more tracks, more shows, more in general and God willing one day--I will take over the industry as I dream of.
Isaac-Joseph: The floor is yours 2explicit—share any last thoughts, updates, new releases, tour dates, etc.
2explicit: Well, right now I’m in the works of doing collaboration with one of Miami’s newest rising stars, Casely. Right now he is getting mad plays with his hot single "Emotional". I met him and his manager in some music conference and we started talking. So, I asked if there was any chance for collaboration. They told me yes, so me and O.B.1 made a beat, I wrote to it, and now we're just waiting for Casely to get an open date, so we can hit da studio and record the track.
Hmmm, honestly just keep looking out for updates on me, whether its music, pictures, thoughts, etc and please keep supporting me. If you like my music, call up the local DJ's and request my songs. Ask the DJ's in the club to play my songs so much that they have to start talking bout me "who’s this 2explicit dude?” help me start such a huge buzz that they'll let me in this game...honestly, just support hip hop in general; and all the local artists you see hustling trying to make it. It’s tough and we all know it’s almost impossible, but we love it that much to not give up on it.
Isaac-Joseph Thanks so much for once again coming to our space at Juniorscave.com
2explicit: Naw naw, thank you guys here at Juniorscave.com for giving me the opportunity to be on you magazine. It’s really a blessing and I thank you guys for supporting me since you started.
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Photographs by: George Regojo.
