{"id":72671,"date":"2013-12-06T12:40:49","date_gmt":"2013-12-06T11:40:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.blackouthiphop.com\/?p=72671"},"modified":"2013-12-06T12:40:49","modified_gmt":"2013-12-06T11:40:49","slug":"blackout-exclusive-interview-with-bishop-nehru","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blackouthiphop.com\/blog\/blackout-exclusive-interview-with-bishop-nehru\/","title":{"rendered":"Blackout Exclusive: Interview with Bishop Nehru"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"nehru<\/a><\/p>\n

We had a chance to chop it up with the up and coming talented rapper Bishop Nehru<\/a>. We touched on various topics, from working with MF DOOM to touring with Wu-Tang, so hit continue reading to take a look.<\/p>\n


\nWhat’s the background of your artist name?<\/strong>
\nBishop – The character in “Juice” who wanted respect the most. \/ A spiritual supervisor.
\nNehru – The last name of the First Prime Minister of India, (One of the Smartest but most alept on countries)<\/p>\n

Music wise, which artists do you look up to?<\/strong>
\nTupac (Obviously) DOOM, Nas, Wu Tang, Pharrell. Just to name a few.<\/p>\n

How do you feel about being compared to Joey Badass?<\/strong>
\nLol, Its always a weird comparison. I thought i was going to draw DOOM comparisons haha, I guess its because of the boom bap sound though. But a lot of my sound comes from more DOOM than anyone i’d have to say so myself so I think those comparisons are out of the park.<\/p>\n

How has it been for you to tour overseas with the Wu-Tang Clan?<\/strong>
\nI’ve been back for a while now, It was cool though dope experience both shows we’re dope and the crowds were amazing. <\/p>\n

Is there any genre of music you prefer over hip hop? We heard you were a big fan of jazz.<\/strong>
\nYeah im a big fan of jazz and latin\/Brazilian tunes. Even though i can’t understand it the instruments sound dope to me. Universal language. <\/p>\n

You said that DOOM reached out to you to do music together. How did that come about and have you guys recorded anything so far?
\n<\/strong>
\nI was opening for DOOM and Ghostface at the 100 Club a while back and well after the show I was standing outside and DOOM came out while I was out there and we ran into each other. It was kind of like a movie scene. As far as recordings, Yes there are a couple of tracks that have been finished just trying to wrap it up now. <\/p>\n

As far as up and coming artists go, who would you keep an eye on?<\/strong>
\nAs far as up and comers go i’d have to say myself theres a bunch of stuff I cant wait for the universe to be exposed to so stay tuned and look out for the product ill be delivering soon. <\/p>\n

You also work on your own videos, is that something you wanna get into more in the future?<\/strong>
\nYES, So very much. I love directing, writing screenplays and i even hope to act. Just being able to make or be involved in visuals period. I’d love to direct videos for other artists, as I already direct for myself I feel it would really give me a chance to show my creativity as a whole. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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