Sum-In-1
May 2011
Who are you?
Aaron Mostow, aka Sum-In-1, aka Mr. Grammatical.
Where do you live?
Los Angeles, California.
What do you do?
I’m an emcee, producer and hip-hop activist.
When did you start?
I began getting involved with the culture of hip-hop at the age of 13, starting with break dancing and graffiti. I started DJing at 16, and began writing rhymes and freestyling with my friends at 17. Then I started beatmaking my first year of college. It’s definitely been a great experience having been involved with all of the elements of hip-hop. In many ways the culture of hip-hop has saved my life and helped to keep me on a positive track.
How was your first show/performance?
Rockin’ a house party was my first live performance. It was a good time because I was surrounded by people I knew, and I felt confident and comfortable without having to try to impress anyone. I was just having fun.
What would you like to gain from your work?
I want to live off what I love to do: And that’s making music.
What would you like your audience to gain from your work?
Enjoyment and a memorable experience.
Who or what are your biggest influences?
My family’s my biggest influence. I’ve also been greatly influenced by music in general.
What keeps you up at night?
Lyrics in my head that I need to write down.
What’s next?
My new, free mixtape, Tha Hour Glass, hosted by DJ Leviathan. A couple new singles hitting iTunes: “Elevate” and “Have U Heard.” And I’m also releasing the title project, Have U Heard, which is a full-length album that should be out this summer.
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