Interview by Justin "Lunatic 63" Melo 

Raptalk recently had the pleasure of hooking up with the group that is known as the Fly Society! Read up on this interview and learn all about what the group has to offer!

Read about their overseas tour in the UK, the upcoming at this point untitled album, and a whole lot more! Plus at the end, listen to this exclusive Fly Society track entitled "Swagga."

Q: We're here with Fly Society, how are y'all doing?

Great! We just got back from the UK and we’re gearing up for the summer.

Q: That’s good to hear. How did the tour in the UK go? How does it feel to go all the way to the UK and see the group has fans there as well?

Great! It was crazy just seeing how much they love Fly Society out there, and how the movement is being felt like that! It was amazing to see how much of a huge following the Skate World has, and the impact skating and the music have on the fans.

Q: I understand that. Let's get right into it if we can; the group recently dropped a street album - what was the motivation behind releasing this street album before the actual album?

HIT dropped “The Born Supremacy” and Spitta dropped “Fear and Loathing in New Orleans”. We’re just keeping the streets hot. A lot of people have been asking for music from Fly Society so that's the reason we dropped street albums, to give them a taste of what the album will sound like, and what  the whole vibe of the  Fly Society Movement is all about.

           
Q: What is the upcoming album called and when is it being released?

We don't have a name for it yet, but it’s going to be fly (laughs). It’s definitely going to be a classic! Look for it in the first quarter 2009.

Q: Has a first single been chosen at this time?

We just dropped a street single called “Mean Wit It” produced by the Smash Brothers that's shaking up the world, so we’re running with that.

Q: Will a video be shot for the single? Will it be a BET/MTV type video or just something for the internet?

The first video we shot was for “Fresh”. We did that for the internet fans, but this new single/video will be mainstream, more BET/MTV based.

           
Q: How would you describe the overall sound of the album?

Wow...its crazy man! It gives you that feeling like you’re on top of the world. It’s not just one sided, it has everything on there for everyone. We couldn’t have done it any better.

Q: Who is on the album in terms of guest appearances and producers?

We really can't let that out the bag yet, but I can tell u this...HEAVY HITTERS!

Q: What is the current label situation for the group?

We are speaking with a couple of labels as we speak, trying to get the best deal, but there’s nothing solid as of yet.

Q: Does the album have any specific theme? What types of social issues are discussed on the album?

The album focuses on “self-motivation”, believing in yourself, being the best at what u do, no matter what people might say; Just staying on top of your game, turning a negative situation into something that is positive.

           
Q: What does the group hope to achieve with this album?

We just really want people to understand that Fly Society is more then just a “rap group”, Fly Society is a lifestyle. You either “fly with us or lay beneath us”.

                                                                             
Q: Are their any other upcoming projects you want to tell us about? Are any of you working on solo projects?                                                                             

            Yeah, Currensy’s new mixtape “Super Tecmo Bowl”, HIT’s “A Beautiful Mind”, TK “Death Wish 3" and  pick up the Fly Society Deck, Fly Society Clothing is also coming next spring.

Q: How do the three of you formulate your lyrics? Do you write something down or do you just go into the booth and freestyle?             

(Laughs) It’s funny because we all write alike.  We might write or we might come off the top of the head, and just go off the vibe really. It just depends on the vibe.    

Q: What do you look for in a beat? Prior to rapping on it, what about grabs you that makes you want to use it for a track?

The beat has to be fly! It has to be something we’ve never heard before. It has to talk to us. Some of our tracks are off the wall, but they fit what we are trying to do you feel me?

Q: How do you feel about the mixtape game right now? Will the group be releasing any other mixtapes or street albums prior to the album's release?

Love it! Currensy is the king of the mixtapes right now with a crazy amount of downloads and HIT is doing amazing with the street albums! It works for keeping your buzz out there as long as you can be consistent in your music, then the mixtape game will be a good for you. Look out for “Super Tecmo Bowl” and “A Beautiful Mind”.

Q: What do you all think about the current state of bootlegging? Which kind of effect do you think it has on record sales?

Wow...for a minute it was killing record sales.  It was doing some good for the indie artists though, as far as helping them to get their names out there. There’s no stopping it... we just have to grind hard and make classic records that people will want to support and get behind and buy.

Q: Do you have any last words for the fans before I let you go?

Much love...stay fly!  Thank you Raptalk for having us. We have shout outs to Fly Society East, West & South, High House Productions, Soul Hood Ent. & look out for Mecca Dawn, and RAOO! Let’s get it!            

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD "SWAGGA"

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