HH: What's up Koop, how are you doing?
Koop: Awesome, yes, awesome!
HH: My first question is what's it like to be a living legend of Hip-Hop?
Koop: Am I ? eh well then .......IT FEELS GREAT!
HH: Since your career started have you always been into the same horrorcore style of music and what kind of music are you into now?
Koop: Well actually my favorite was always Rock and Roll but I got started with the rap thing and so I just mixed the two together.
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HH: We heard you are working on a new album, what can you tell us about it?
Koop: Yeah....The Devil's Playground ll, New World Order-Gonna be great, Putting my all into it, gonna be more creative. It's really alot about all that's going on in the world right now.
HH: As far as the title, and style of music it will promote, what do you have to say about your upcoming album?
Koop: Again, you'll see it's coming from a different place in me. More creative.
HH: Which Artists do you plan to collaborate with on your new album? Are any current or former Prophet Posse/Hypnotize Minds artists on that list?
Koop: Lord Infamous, Gangsta Boo
HH: What's up with Lord Infamous or any other former Three 6 Mafia members; are you still in contact?
Koop: Yes, we're cool. In touch and all.
HH: What do you think hip hop was missing by the time when you were coming up and what is hip-hop missing today?
Koop: Well, hip hop was missing Crunk, something I feel I had an large influence on creating. And today hip-hop is probably missing creativity.
HH: Who were your influences coming up in the world of hip-hop?
Koop: Eazy E, Luke Skywalker, Ice Cube, Too Short, Eric D Roc
HH: You influenced a lot of rapper that are popular today, and who do you think got your lesson best?
Koop: Alot of Atlanta rappers.
HH: What is your criterion for a good artist?
Koop: To love music first before the lyrics. And to have respect for all of it, the music, every sound, every instrument. All of it.
HH: What was the hardest time in your career and what helped you to make it through?
Koop: When I was worried about what others think of me. Realizing I have talent and realizing that all that's just a part of the biz.
HH: Do you have a timeframe of when we can expect your new album?
Koop: Mid-summer to Fall ‘09
HH: Tell us about your future plans, and what the next big thing we can expect from Koopsta Knicca.
Koop: Expect a great CD with more to come with Major Labels. Videos , Tours, Live Shows. My new manager Lisa Lax is lining it up!
HH: Thank you for taking your time to talk to us.
Koop: My pleasure.
