Behind the art blog artist spotlight aims to understand what makes artists artists from a fan and psychologist perspective by design and dives deep into their psyche. As a fan of the movers, shakers, and name takers I always wanted to know what was behind the noise individuals make in their chosen professions. When your really great at something they call it art! I've always wanted to know more. What's behind that, that sound, that lyric, that certain image they used, that “it” they have, that product, that idea, that story, that philosophy, that one thing or more that makes them what they are, and not just some other person. So I decided to ask. What is behind the art? Here is a list of 20 Questions (or more this time) that I have specifically designed to get to know those movers, shakers, and name takers.
This weeks artist spotlight is Murda Mason Bars:
1.) Who are you? Murda Mason Bars. My name is LaRondrich Rutherford. I was born on 6-23-86.
2.) Where are you from? I am from Peoria.
What neighborhood? Harrison.
Is your building still there? No they tore it down.
3.) Favorite color? Black
4.) Favorite food? Hot Wings
5.) What do you do for fun? Make music in the studio.
6.) Least favorite thing to do? Go to jail.
7.) What were you like growing up? Bad. I was never listening. Stealing. Playing video games. It was kind a boring.
8.) Favorite video game? Mortal Kombat
9.) Favorite movie? Dead Presidents and Coming To America.
10.) Favorite sports team? Bulls and Bears.
11.) Favorite drink? Tequila. I like weed too. Is that considered a drug still? (No I hope not.)
12.) Favorite song? It's one of mine actually. It's called favorite song. You guys should check out Blessings and Places To Go also.
Watch Favorite Song here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEZnxbzykVE
Watch Blessings here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=au1opBPkJ1o
Watch Places To Go here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=httSOUJYn1s
13.) Favorite artist? Lil Wayne
14.) Favorite track by Lil Wayne? Lights Out
15.) Who do you listen to? Lil Wayne, TI, Gucci Mane, Jeezy, and Lil Soldier.
16.) Do you listen to anything besides hip hop? Yeah. R & B and a lil country.
17.) What motivates you as an artist? good music.
18.) What do you like to write about? Life, girls, love, streets, you know Andy.
19.) Weirdest place you have had sex? A hospital.
20.) When did your first track drop? 2005
What's the name of it? Hoover Boys
22.) Where has music taken you? All over really. Did a video in California with Masked Up Click. Went to Texas, Atlanta, Miami, Kansas at the Chief's and Royal's Stadium. I've played with Hypno Carlito, Do or Die, Shawnna, Raw Digga, SD, Country Black, Project Pat, Bone Crusha, Bo Deal, and Bushwick Bill of the Geto Boys.
23.) What was one of the coolest moments you have had as and artist? Played at South By South West.
24.) Anything you want to talk about? Anything at all? Just stay focused and believe. Put God first. Anything is possible. Don't listen to what people tell you. You can basically do whatever you put your mind to. Stay dedicated. Put more than your all into everything. Always dream big.
You can contact LaRondrich at masonbars11@gmail.com
Andy Ray Uppole is an artist from Peoria, Illinois that specializes in audio and video production, graphic design, commercial art, and creative consulting. You can contact him by calling 209-509-4120 or email him at subversiondesignsolutions@gmail.com
