Casino: An Interview with a Rising Star of Rap

Casino is a young, talented upcoming artist. I recently had the privilege to see him perform at a local club in Fort Myers, Florida. He was an inspiration to watch. The energy he left the crowd with can only be explained as electric. Casino left them wanting for more and they requested it. The DJ played the song back giving them the encore they deserved. As the song played the second time the audience went crazy like it was their first time hearing it. I was out of my seat trying to make sure I didn't miss a moment of the energetic performance. It was a sexy song that really made the ladies move making work for the guys a lot easier. I believe that Casino could really be the next biggest rapper out of the city of Fort Myers, Florida. I caught up with the brilliant artist later for an interview. I was very interested to hear what he had to say.

Q: When did you start making music?

A: Since I was 13. I've been making music about 12 years.

Q: What first got you interested in music?

A: My uncle gave me his Tupac CD "All Eyes on Me Book 1," my first rap CD.

Q: Who were some of the artist that inspired you?

A: Tupac, Da Brat, Mystikal, Master P., Juvenile, Lil Wayne, T.I. , Jay Z, Jada Kiss, Busta Rhymes, Slim Shady and others I can't recall right now.

Q: What makes you passionate about your music?

A: It's a way to express internal emotion, you know things that are on my mind and heart heavy. I love it when I hit the crowds nerves and receive feedback from people who may be going through similar situations.

Q: What category of music do you do?

A: Rap and R&B

Q: What do you think about the Industry music out right now?

A: Ehh, It is what it is, and it isn't what it can't be.

Q: What artist in the Industry do you see yourself collaborating with?

A: Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Jay Z, Ludacris, Usher, Donnell Jones, 50 cent, T.I., Soulja Boy, etc.

Q: What's your proudest moment dealing with music?

A: Every time a random person comes up to me and tells me I have inspired them in some way.

Q: What gives you the drive to continue with music?

A: To let the world know that I'm one of the best who's ever done it.

Q: Any advice for the beginners coming into music?

A: Yeah, when you start go hard or take your ass home.

That raps up my interview, but if you would like more info on the artist you can check him out on his myspace page myspace.com/caino1^st.