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12 Rounds: Pinc Gator Interview
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March 14, 2009 at 9:13 am
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March 14, 2009 at 9:13 am
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Pinc Gator is a artist out of Houston, TX. I first heard about him when he crashed on the scene with his huge hit, “I’m A Que.” This would only turn my eyes his way as I quickly became a fan while realizing he was speaking about a lot of things that I definitely could relate too. We were able to pull the Gator out of Vegas in order to get him to sit down with TheKoalition.com and give us this interview.
In the past a lot of good artist have gotten more exposure by being on video game sound tracks such as Madden, NBA Live etc. Would you like to ever be on a video game soundtrack, could you see that in your future?
Aw man…I’d love to be featured on a video game or two. I feel that my music is so diverse a number of songs can potentially make the cut of a video game.
As a child growing up what video games do you have your fondest memories of playing and were there any good beats in those games you could see your self rapping over?
LOL, I loved playing techmo bowl. That was the game. My parents didn’t allow anyone in the house (trippin) so my brother and I would invite all our friends to the backyard patio. We’d play that game until our parents came home. The beats were not as commercial savvy as they are today. A lot has changed in the world of games.
If a developer asked you to make your own video game what would it be named and what type of game would it be?
That’s a good question, I’m always thinking of book names, movies, songs, etc. Ill have to ponder on that a minute to be honest with you. But since you asked it would probably be Mike Tyson punch-out structured and in the end you have to beat some weird guy with a helmet. When the helmet guy loses or gets knocked down his helmet comes off. Or some Grand Theft type stuff. Two extremes…
It seems that there are some mysterious things about you. What’s up with the helmet with no face mask and the name “Pinc Gator”?
Well I have to make sure I have a clear vision in pursuit of my future. We have enough road blocks as it is in life, I don’t need a face mask adding to the clutter. Besides when I perform, the ladies have to see my face. I been rocking this helmet since 1999 beginning of 2000. It’s deep when it comes to the helmet. If the helmet can’t go, PG can’t go. Its like my license, it’s a must when I step out.
The name Pinc Gator came about in 1999, and I can’t spoil you with the origin on that. I will say it is nothing negative or derogatory to any human being or any other species. Promise. Just know that the name stuck and that’s what it is.
Your track “I’m a Que” became somewhat of an anthem and still is. When did you realize how big that song would be?
Honestly, I knew the song would be big once I got an original beat to it. Super producers Beanz N Kornbred (beanznkornbread) laced me up and the rest was history. I can honestly and humbly say I knew it would be big. Surprisingly it keeps getting bigger and bigger as time passes. I can’t escape that song even if I tried…lol
Seems that you keep growing and getting bigger since the last time we spoke. You have the “I’m a Que remix” with Shaq and “Traffic Slowed Down” with Houston Legend Lil Keke. How did those collabs come about and how was the experience?
The grind NEVER stops, and many fail to realize that. The things that are taking place are happening due to my diligent efforts. I was fortunate to make an appearance on Lil Keke “Traffic Slowed Down” (Track 11 on “Loved By Few Hated By Many” album) due to my producers Beanz N Kornbread connecting the dots. To sum things up the timing was right and Lil Keke, along with T.Farris made it work.
The Shaq collab was all about timing also. I happened to be in the airport the same time Shaq was and I put the cd in his hand on a Thursday. Shaq was at my studio that Sunday laying down his verse. That was a remarkable experience, I must say. Shaq is a legend in many ways, yet he made time for an up and coming artist. Besides him making time, he had about 5 events taking place that weekend in Houston. So, him collabing was not initially on his itinerary. That is powerful and I appreciate the brother for coming through. He was very humble, took his huge shoes off in my house…lol. It was a great look. If you want the ringtone for that text Pinc 3 to 66555. You know I have to plug it in. Shaq also has a site shaqtube.tv
When in your life did you realize that you had serious skillz and that people would love your music?
Well I am a very humble person, and extremely hard on myself. I would say some time in High school I realized I had talent to do this rap thing. Not until college was it quite evident that I knew I could do this. My peers and close friends were really the people that gave me that extra fire that I needed. Most of my friends are the type that are quite blunt and don’t don’t think twice about hurting your feelings.
Now, as far as people loving my music, lol that’s not always the case. Yet, I do what I love knowing that I can’t please everyone but if one listens they will find something they like about me or my music. Real quick, I was performing at a club once with Mordecai (mordecaionline.net) a very soulful talented Singer; and we got boo’d. We were performing a few selection off our project “Somethin Like A Mixtape” (Legendary material produced by BNK) That’s right it wasn’t a talent show either. I was the headliner and these folks way out in the boondocks straight up boo’d us. I had to keep the show going though. I went back the next month and shut it down. This show don’t stop. It made us stronger.
Seems that some of your music is based around college and the Greek life. What inspires you to write your music?
My inspiration is a number of things; childhood, parents, sports, greek life, women, church…The things I have experienced firsthand or solely observed. Some of my music is geared toward the greek life (“I’m A Que, Greek Love, For da DST, Miss My Dawgs) because that is part of my life. From my life experiences, there are many avenues I can take you through and strongly believe one can relate. At the same time I have to make sure the media or the people don’t put me in a box or category. I make music for everyone and I can confidently say that. Go to isound.com/pinc_gator and you will quickly see what I’m speakin on.
When a person listens to a Pinc Gator album what is it that you would like them to take from it?
If they listen to ANY of my music I would like them to know that life itself is never guaranteed so live it up. 100 years we all gone be dead, so live it up. That’s exactly what I’m doing with this music is living it up and enjoying myself, along with the wonderful people I encounter along the way. We are all just passing through.
People continue to claim that Hip Hop his dead. What is your take on that subject?
It’s a complicated matter…Nas made the controversial, yet clever statement and it has not been squashed since. The people say its dead, but what’s crazy is that it will never be dead. Let me break it down. People say it’s dead because supposedly the only thing on the radio and TV is everyone stuntin, thuggin, or sexing. The same folk saying its dead are the same folk bootleggin good music, and not buying it in the store. If I make a commercial song, you gone buy the ringtone or download the single, but not the album. If I make a socially conscious track you may download it and but will not buy the album. Hip Hop is not just the music it’s a way of life, talk, dress, swag, etc. It all varies. The life is not dead nor is the music. People want to hear what they want to hear. Period.
How big do you think the internet is becoming as far as helping undiscovered talent get exposure?
It is definitely a way of life. For the most part it’s free, and faster than any means of spreading the word besides TV, and even TV is in a bind. Many people are sleeping on the net and do not realize how much cake is out there to be made. The net is for the Undiscovered, but the ladder has to realize that and at the same time do not let the internet be the only work you put in.
Any last words for the listener/readers?
I really appreciate you taking the time to interview little ole me. Check owt my latest “Just Text” on pincgator.com, video Coming Real Soon…If you never heard of Pinc Gator in your life, welcome. If you want to get up with me, see videos, shows, hear uplifting music, go to pincgator.com. According to my last conversation with God, Looks like Ill be here for a while. In the meantime “Go Wash Yo Mouth Out”
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I just want to thank Pinc Gator from taking time out to do this interview dude is very humble. Much Love! Roo Team!
Lol 13 Resurrected souls holding down the video Roo to my LB’s 4 years in!
I wanna be a Que when I grow up.
ON BEHALF OF NUSPIT ENTERTAINMENT, WE APPRECIATE YOU DOING THE INTERVIEW….PINCGATOR.COM. GREAT SITE…
Much Respect….for the insight to interview the Grown Man Gator,
Luv reading and hearing about him in another media outlet for much more insight and more deserved publicity.
Keep up the good work with this great site.
Peace-OWT
~ “Bro. Melle Mel”
Great interview. Much respect and shout out to the brother Pinc Gator.
I never thought I’d see the day I’d see Atomic Dog replaced. Atomic dog still has its place within our recent tradition, but for me, simply put… I’m A Que.
Chris Que of http://www.DaBruhs.com
ZZ, Spring 95