24hourhiphop.com got a chance to interview NY rapper Hannibal Stax. Hannibal Stax tells us about his life growing up along with his musical influences. He also tells us about when he began making music and, also talks to us about past, current , and future projects. Lastly, we get to check out his latest mixtape and music video. Check out the interview below and let us know what you think about our Next In Line!
24HHH: Introduce yourself to everyone that doesn’t already know who you are?
Hannibal Stax: I go by the name Hannibal Stax
24HHH: How did you come up with your artist name? Tell us about it
Hannibal Stax: It was back in the mid nineties, I and my brothers were talking, and someone asked the question “if you were a great African king, who would it be?” “Hannibal was my response, It stuck since then. They call me “Stax” because I’m a goodfella, but the spelling comes from the record label back in the days. When I was a child I thought they were the makers of all music.
24HHH: Where are you from and what was it like growing up there?
Hannibal Stax: I’m from Brooklyn, East New York. It was probably like any other hood, you got your good times and your bad time. East New York was a melting pot back then with plenty different cultures.
24HHH: Who were you raised by? Tell us your family situation. Got any brothers, sisters, or any siblings? Tell us about your childhood, and how it impacted your music?
Hannibal Stax: I was raised by my grandmother and mother. I have to two younger sisters and no brothers; I was the only child until about 14. As a child I saw a lot of things, somethings a child shouldn’t see at a young age. But I can say that it gave me something to write about.
24HHH: What age did you start making music?
Hannibal Stax: I started writing music when I was about 13, but didn’t start recording until I was 20.
24HHH: What inspired you to pursue making music?
Hannibal Stax: Many different things inspired me to do music but probably the most significant was being exposed to it. I was going to video shoots and shows with homies that I grew up with, just being in that environment all the time it makes you want to contribute a verse or two.
Check out Hannibal Stax & Marco Polo – 46 Bars Of Death
24HHH: What artists/producers do you work with? Or rubbed shoulders with?
Hannibal Stax: Some artist I worked with were GURU, Dj Premier , Freddie Foxxx, True Master, Lil Dap From Group Home, Oc, Master Killer(Wu Tang), Blahzay Blahzay, just to name a few. And when it comes to rubbing shoulders the list is too long, I graced the same stage with some of the biggest names in the game.
24HHH: What else you got coming out? New Album? Or Mixtape/EP?
Hannibal Stax: I started working on a new album, but I’m taking some time to master the business aspects of the game a little. A mixtape is sure to come and possibly an EP.
24HHH: Tell us about your newest single "Warriorz Drum", how did you come up with that, share us the story?
Hannibal Stax: My newest single “Warriorz Drum” feat Torae. I was just reminiscing about my childhood on that track, like growing up from a boy to a man and with music being my drug and my pain killer.
Check out Hannibal Stax – The Honorable Mixtape
24HHH: Any new travel plans, what you got going on?
Hannibal Stax: I got some things in the works. US East Coast/Euro Promo Tour, right now just planning to shoot more visual footage.
24HHH: What is the biggest thing to happen in your career?
Hannibal Stax: Releasing “Seize the Day” was the biggest thing to happen in my career; I finally put out a solid piece of work for the people to enjoy.
24HHH: Where can people find you?
Hannibal Stax:
Twitter: @HannibalStax
Instagram: DaRealHStax
Facebook: HannibalStax
Youtube: HannibalStax
24HHH: Where do you see yourself going in 2014 and how do you plan to separate yourself from the other artists out today to get the recognition you feel you deserve?
Hannibal Stax: Still grinding in 2014, this year I’ll provide more visuals to show more creativity.
24HHH: Any last words or shout outs?
Hannibal Stax: Go cop that “Seize the Day” album, Shout outs to Marco Polo, PF Cuttin, GangStarr foundation, and everyone who supports the music. Rest In Peace GURU
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