Transcript from an Interview with Mustafa (SpiritualMC)
'The ultimate tragedy is not the oppression and cruelty by the bad people.. but the silence over that by the good people...' I am not known, like many others that try to convey messages through means of media that never make it and remain unknown. Perhaps that is a good thing - becoming known changes people to view their self-worth being more than it should be or actually is. What I do know is that whether it's huge numbers of people or just a single soul, if a person can listen to my music or hear my words and it makes them reflect, see things from a different perspective or impacts them positively in some way, it is worth it.
Do you play live?
No, and I don't think I could. I do not feel comfortable playing in front of people in honesty I just like to upload the songs and hope people take the time to listen. I like to make people think.
How, do you think, does the internet (or mp3) change the music industry?
Many voices that would otherwise be unheard can be heard by the internet. It really brings alot more to the music industry as a whole, people do not have to have a lot of money or that sort of appeal.
Would you sign a record contract with a major label?
No. Major labels control the message in your music and tell you what to make your music about. Too controlling and not enough freedom in the music.
Your influences?
Life experiences, religion and those that live in struggle to do good. Rappers from both American hip-hop and the UK, such as Immortal Technique and Lowkey, who speak out against injustice in their music and do not sell themselves or beliefs out.
Equipment used: Just my laptop, A studio usb microphone and improvisation :)