Cool Cat

Cool Cat is a hot up and coming artist coming out of Miami, Florida. He has an instinctive grasp on making music for the clubs, and breaks rules and pushes boundaries in his music making abilities, all the while pushing an independent movement, not normal for a up and coming talent coming out of Florida. So look forward to a good interview following an artist who also plays the role of a CEO, and you will notice being independent has its advantages, as he has brushed shoulders with some of the biggest names in the industry. People, meet Cool Cat!!

24HHH: Introduce yourself to everyone that doesn’t already know who you are?

Cool Cat: Yoo Yoo What Up world! For those who don't know the name and the sound better get use to it cause "Its Cool Cat"

24HHH: How did you come up with your Artist name? Tell us about it.  

Cool Cat: Cool Cat the name speaks for its self, hands down one of the coolest dudes you'll ever come across. The name was given about seven years ago on the block when i approached a local old head as i was making my daily runs in the hood, when he asked me for a lil change. i didnt have any change on me at the time, the closest thing was a five dollar bill. After giving him the bill he looked at me and said "You know i never seen a day where you was upset or uptight about anything, You're a real Cool Cat". I liked how it rung so it stuck with me ever since.

24HHH: Where are you from, and what was it like growing up there?

Cool Cat: As My Hommie Trick Daddy would say "Born And Raised In The County Of Dade". Man just like any other poverty stricken area in Miami, straight Drugs, Killing, and Pimping. It was either that or you was into sports. I love my City tho.

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?

Cool Cat: Well My mom and dad got a divorce when me and my year old brother was in Elementary School. unfortunate situation but made the best of it. between my moms guidance, my dad ass whoopins, my grandmas wisdom, and the grace of god im still here today. Around the divorce i would go to local parks and play pick up games of basketball and footbal to keep my mind of it. My moms was into the back stage production part of the music industry, so every time I was in anytime i was in the Philadelphia area i would attend these big events and be backstage mingling with various artist and celebrities witch later led to me picking up a mic and creating music myself.

24HHH: What age did you start making music? 

Cool Cat: I Graduated high school in 2005 at the age of seventeen, went straight to college for a semester. Wasn't Digging it too much at the time and started to come up with rhymes with my late best friend Terrel "Da Macnificent" Scott. By the winter of 2005 formed a group of four called Dun Deal. black magic curse

24HHH: What inspired you to pursue making music? 

Cool Cat: I was always into music of all types and genres. But seeing my mom in her line of work in setting up stages for different major concerts in Philly drew me more to want to find out exactly how this music industry works and Might I add have learned a lot along the years.

24HHH: What artists/producers do you work with? Or rubbed shoulders with? 

Cool Cat: Artist I've Worked with, well after nine years in the music industry i've come across plenty local talent that ive worked with as far as colabs and hooks for. Some of the Main artist i Deal with is Da Heist, Wize, Young Du,and Heights Boogie of Haze Fam who im currently affiliated with. Producers that i work with are City Official, Kiko Haze, And Trevon Burna some of the hottest beat makers and engineers in south Florida. i Rocks with my hommie Dj Junior. Ive rubbed shoulders with a list of well known celebs such as Wacka Flacka, Will Smith, Trinidad James, Flavor Flav, Salt & Peppa, and Spliff Star just to name a few,. By the way all cool folks to have encountered.

24HHH: What else you got coming out? New Album? or Mixtape/EP? 

Cool Cat: I have new material Dropping Daily. I Dropped a solo mixtape in the middle of 2013 title "Cat Da Mac" witch can be downloaded off Dat Piff. I'm featured on 8 Tracks Of The HazeFam mixtape Compilation titled "Let Me Hold That Beat vol.2" witch dropped in the winter of 2013 witch can also be downloaded off Dat Piff. Followed by a list of official music videos done by Wizard Films, titled "Change" "Levels" "Racked Up" and "Fuck Friends" Just to name a few witch can all be found on Youtube under my Cat Da Mac Channel. Currently working on a mixtape Titled  "Molly In Wonderland" that should be realesed Memorial Day Weekend. Followed by an EP titled "Cool Muzik" Dropping in the end of the summer around August. So Stay tunned i got a lot going on!

24HHH: Tell us about your newest single? how did you come up with that, share us the story? 

Cool Cat: My Latest Single "Cant Sit Still" Witch has an official music video on youtube came up by me and a partner of mine Terry Cash. Its a Club Type Trap song Based on the latest club drugs frequently used, Turn Up lol! Look Out for my next Single "Puerto Rican Mami" One word Banger!!

24HHH: Any new travel plans, what you got going on?

Cool Cat: Always, I Love the road They show Hella Love any city i go. I'm Going to be performing in Atlanta Memorial Day weekend in a two day event at a 2nd annual MLK Festival 2014. We're also in the midst of planning a HazeFam Road trip to Detroit to hit a couple clubs, than we'll Mosey on over to the Tri-State are for a couple shows.

24HHH: What is the biggest thing to happen in your career? 

Cool Cat: The Biggest Thing That happened in my career was a unfortunate situation of my best friend and long time rap buddy was killed giving Me the Aspiration to accomplish any goal and conquer any obstacle i put my mind too. R.I.P. Da Macnificent.

24HHH: Where can people find you?

Cool Cat: How my bank account set up.. lol hell you can find me anywhere. I'm always performing in different strip clubs and night clubs in the South Florida area, so if your ever in my city  or on South Beach feel free to stop by one of my shows. You can find updates to shows and my latest music on www.facebook.com/ItsCoolCat on Twitter @ItsCoolCat305 and Instagram @ItsCoolCat. You Can check out my latest tunes on Reverbnation.com/coolcat also soundcloud.com/coolcat305. Also New official Music Videos and vlogs Posted daily on youtube.com under my channel "Cat Da Mac" 

24HHH: Where do you see yourself going in 2014 and how do you plan to separate yourself from the other artist out today to get the recognition you feel you deserve? 

Cool Cat: In The next 10 years man the skies the limit. I'm Young Im Talented, and got enough swag to lend out. How Focused i've been in the past year and how I Consistently Grind hard for what i want i see me on your flat screen real soon. Or on a Record With your Favorite artist if I'm not already!

24HHH: Any last words or shout outs?

Cool Cat: Yeah, I Just want to thank god he continues to work in my favor. a big shout out to 24hourhiphop.com for showing mad luv. a huge shout out to my whole HazeFam Clique all my engineers and producers that take the time out to make sure my fans get what they want. and last but never the least all my supporters and my fans yall who I do it for, Love you Mom!!