Pilot Talk: Curren$y Interview

Curren$y Spitta is a man of few words unless it comes to his sixteens. An independent emcee with a serious ongoing buzz; he’s ready to conquer the industry one indie LP at a time. I had the opportunity to speak with the emcee only a few days before his album Pilot Talk was released. Decked out with his signature long socks climbing up from his Jordan’s, Curren$y stood backstage with Skydiver before a surprisingly energetic performance at the 2010 Brooklyn Hip Hop Festival. Having recently witnessed his showcase at BIG K.R.I.T’s Def Jam Signing Party at SOB’s a week before, I was amazed to see the progression in Curren$y’s live show. It’s amazing how the release of an LP will push an emcee to reanalyze and conquer every aspect of his arsenal. Sifting through different predicaments through the years such as Master P’s No Limit Records and Lil’ Wayne’s Young Money Entertainment, he took a few moments out to enlighten BrooklynBodega.com on his current situation, his new artist, and future ventures. BB: What’s your situation right now? Curren$y: I don’t have a situation. I’m signed to myself. BB: I hear you have a label. Any projects from other artists we can look forward to? Curren$y: This is my label (pointing to his artist’s hat), JETS. Yeah, this man right here, Skydiver. He’s got some things coming out. Look out for it. BB: Yeah I heard the freestyle you guys did over that Rick Rozay beat. Speaking of future/new projects and Rick Ross, I just heard the “Super High Remix” with Mr. Ross and Wiz Khalifa. How’d that come about? Curren$y: It was simple. Ross hit us up on twitter, direct messaged us about it, and we just made it happen. BB: I hear you skate. What’s your skateboard of choice? Curren$y: Nah, I haven’t skated in two years. I don’t have a board of choice. BB: I’ve seen the promo for Pilot Talk and it doesn’t really hint to the meaning of your title. What’s the deeper meaning of the project? Curren$y: It’s just talk for people who know how to live. That’s all it is. BB: You once stated in an interview that “everything sounds the same”. Who do you feel is bringing ingenuity to the table? Curren$y: Wale and Wiz…yeah definitely Wiz. Pretty much every freshman on the last two XXL covers. BB: What’s the update with Center Edge Territory? Curren$y: We’re just waiting until the game is in danger. When it’s really in turmoil, it’s over. BB: How are things with Dame Dash and DD172? Curren$y: It’s a dream come true. It’s been a great opportunity and it’s exactly what I wanted. BB: Do you feel as though the move to NYC has helped you progress? Curren$y: Absolutely. BB: People say you have a monotone sound, what do you have to say to the critics? Curren$y: That’s probably the truth. Some people don’t like it. But, f*ck em. F*ck the critics. BB: I feel you. You’re just making music for the smokers, right? I’m sure they appreciate that. Curren$y: Yeah, man. That’s it. Follow Rivaflowz on Twitter @rivaflowz READ DE LA SOUL INTERVIEW READ PETE ROCK INTERVIEW READ DJ SPINNA INTERVIEW READ BHF10 RECAP READ BHF FAMILY DAY RECAP