ABOM KID (Tumwater, WA)
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Download/Listen to Abom Kid - "Addiction" ft. Cam The Viking
http://www.zshare.net/audio/97403792aa22ec30/
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Q&A's
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•What is your name, what do you go by?
I go by "Abom Kid"; originally "T.A.K." -an acronym for "Tacoma's Abominable Kid"
I shortened it to be more distinguishable.
•Where in the puget sound do you reside?
As of right right now, Tumwater -just outside of Olympia
•Are there any famous people you can identify yourself with?
Hmm.... I've never been asked this question before; nor thought about it. If I had to pick someone in the hip-hop scenario, I would say closely similar to Tech N9ne. Not style-wise with lyrics and delivery, but how open-minded and consistent he is. I don't think you can pin a finger on me for a certain style. I'm aggressive, but at the same time, can make a smooth and inspirational sounding track.
•Who or what is your greatest inspiration?
My greatest inspiration right now is all this local talent I'm surrounded by. I don't listen to mainstream anymore because I feel it is extremely watered-down. I love what everybody around me is doing; they all push me to work harder and broaden my horizons.
•What cds,mixtapes, mp3s are you currently playing in your playlist?
Instrumentals; I will listen to instrumentals all day. I'm constantly looking for that "perfect" beat for my next track. Other than that, I listen to my own tracks -- only to critique myself and see what I need to improve on.
Some local CDs I am currently bumping are Shoa Sosa, Mike "G", Awall, Josh Rizeberg, Neema, Gonzo Family, and Blue Nose Music, along with many more...
•Where did you live growing up?
I was born and raised in Tacoma, growing up between 84th-56th and McKinley, 38th and Thompson (next to Lincoln Park), and have bounced around everywhere from Spanaway, Hilltop, Southend, Northend, University Place, etc.
•When do you find time to work on music?
Any free moment I have to spare; on the bus, walking, in the gym, on break at work, etc. My room IS my studio, so I usually work on projects before going to sleep.
•Why did you submit this particular track to the Puget Sound Mixtape?
Its a different turn away from the local hip-hop scene, I think. It has the rock-feel, mixed with inspiration and sadness, touched up with my rap and delivery. Based on my own experiences and troubles I have gone through with addiction to drugs/alcohol.
•Do you have any shout-outs you want to give out?
There is so many people I want to give a shoutout to, but I wouldn't know where to begin..... I want to thank EVERYBODY that I have worked with and the ones I will work with in the future. All of my fans and supporters, and you for accepting my submission and requesting this interview.
***Blue Nose Music/Gonzo Family LET'S GO!!***
ZSHARE -
Download/Listen to Abom Kid - "Addiction" ft. Cam The Viking
http://www.zshare.net/audio/97403792aa22ec30/
---------
Q&A's
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•What is your name, what do you go by?
I go by "Abom Kid"; originally "T.A.K." -an acronym for "Tacoma's Abominable Kid"
I shortened it to be more distinguishable.
•Where in the puget sound do you reside?
As of right right now, Tumwater -just outside of Olympia
•Are there any famous people you can identify yourself with?
Hmm.... I've never been asked this question before; nor thought about it. If I had to pick someone in the hip-hop scenario, I would say closely similar to Tech N9ne. Not style-wise with lyrics and delivery, but how open-minded and consistent he is. I don't think you can pin a finger on me for a certain style. I'm aggressive, but at the same time, can make a smooth and inspirational sounding track.
•Who or what is your greatest inspiration?
My greatest inspiration right now is all this local talent I'm surrounded by. I don't listen to mainstream anymore because I feel it is extremely watered-down. I love what everybody around me is doing; they all push me to work harder and broaden my horizons.
•What cds,mixtapes, mp3s are you currently playing in your playlist?
Instrumentals; I will listen to instrumentals all day. I'm constantly looking for that "perfect" beat for my next track. Other than that, I listen to my own tracks -- only to critique myself and see what I need to improve on.
Some local CDs I am currently bumping are Shoa Sosa, Mike "G", Awall, Josh Rizeberg, Neema, Gonzo Family, and Blue Nose Music, along with many more...
•Where did you live growing up?
I was born and raised in Tacoma, growing up between 84th-56th and McKinley, 38th and Thompson (next to Lincoln Park), and have bounced around everywhere from Spanaway, Hilltop, Southend, Northend, University Place, etc.
•When do you find time to work on music?
Any free moment I have to spare; on the bus, walking, in the gym, on break at work, etc. My room IS my studio, so I usually work on projects before going to sleep.
•Why did you submit this particular track to the Puget Sound Mixtape?
Its a different turn away from the local hip-hop scene, I think. It has the rock-feel, mixed with inspiration and sadness, touched up with my rap and delivery. Based on my own experiences and troubles I have gone through with addiction to drugs/alcohol.
•Do you have any shout-outs you want to give out?
There is so many people I want to give a shoutout to, but I wouldn't know where to begin..... I want to thank EVERYBODY that I have worked with and the ones I will work with in the future. All of my fans and supporters, and you for accepting my submission and requesting this interview.
***Blue Nose Music/Gonzo Family LET'S GO!!***
