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SHACRONZ
[Who's
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Interview Date:
10th. March. 2009
Conducted By:
Dark 7
Invader
Notes:
Special
thanks to ShaCronz for the interview
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Interview
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C.C.F
Division is not a name that goes unnoticed
especially within the Wu insignia, consisting of
Free Murda, ShaCronz and Terra Tory the group
were slowly introduced but heavily used on Popa
Wu’s “Visions
Of The 10th Chamber” in 2000 and then went
on to feature on numerous Wu-Tang projects along
side heavy weights such as Ghostface Killah, The
RZA, LA The Darkman and so on.
The affiliation with Wu goes beyond music as its
thicker than water with the bloodline, ShaCronz
and Free are both brothers and sons to the
legendary mentor to and father figure to |
the clan members, Popa Wu, as well as being
cousins to the foundation of the clan, GZA/Genius,
The RZA and Ol’ Dirty Bastard.
The group has paid its due with their guest
spots and have gained a string of fans worldwide
and as part of the next generation Wu, each
member of CCF Division are beginning to step
forward outside the shadows of the Wu to
showcase their individuality to the world. Free
Murda released a debut album in 2007, and in
2009, ShaCronz is gearing up for his own release
which hosts production from The Wu Elements such
as RZA, True Master, Mathematics and features
collaboration from both the clan members and
Killa Beez alike. ShaCronz has been has been
honing his vigorous, party-inducing flow in the
housing projects of Fort Greene, Brooklyn. While
every rapper claims to be "changing the game,"
ShaCronz is literally making good music, moves
and adding on to the next chapter as covered on
this exclusive interview conducted by Wu-Tang
International.
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Wu-Int
would like to say thanks first and foremost for
agreeing to do this and taking the time to answer
these questions, highly appreciated, and will also
point out that nothing will be altered, edited or
changed when this is published online.
Wu-International:
What's good
Cronz?
ShaCronz:
Looking
good
Wu-International:
Popa Wu as a father, the Rza, Gza/Genius and Ol’
Dirty Bastard are said to be you cousins, can you
please confirm how you are related to all of them?
ShaCronz:
Yes that’s correct; we all share the same
grandmother.
Wu-International:
So how does Flava Flav fit into the picture?
ShaCronz: Flava's my mom’s cousin.
Wu-International:
Interesting,
Flava's also Timbo King's cousin and you both share
same surmanes. You got a group
with your brother Free, how did it all start for
you?
ShaCronz:
I’ve been rappin’
since 90, me and free got serious about it in 96
Wu-International:
Can you
please break down cuffie crime family (CCF) division
for those who don’t know?
ShaCronz:
CCF consists of me,
free, and Terra Tory, and Brooklyn Zoo. Da Division
is just me, Free and Terra Tory.
Wu-International:
Had no clue Bkyln Zu were part of the collective?
How did Division come about?
ShaCronz:
After Wu-tang and its members then came the
Killa Beez especially after Sunz of Man and being
around all that, it made us believe we can do it as
well.
Wu-International:
I remember Popa Wu saying in an interview that CCF
Division goes beyond just the 3 of you, and there
are other lesser known members, how large is this
collective?
ShaCronz: Well for now, Shacronz, Free Murda
and Terra Tory are da representation of CCF, we are
like the forerunners' even though they are others
behind the scene.
Wu-International:
Is Terra Tory the same as Jet Black?
ShaCronz: Yes, Jet Black is the same as
Terra Tory.
Wu-International:
Sha Cronz or Shacronz?
ShaCronz:
It’s Shacronz
Wu-International:
Why has the group
never released anything commercially?
ShaCronz: We
have been searchin’ for da rite deal; we have kids
and big families you know.
Wu-International:
“Pjs”, “Back in the dayz” etc were released on
digital recordings around 2003, was an album
completed for that label?
ShaCronz:
No, those were
just singles we put out to get the buzz going then
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Wu-International:
So what is the current situation of the group in
terms of a label situation or album release?
ShaCronz:
There are no
labels; we are just creating our own situation for
now.
Wu-International:
You must have a stack of songs or archives, what are
the chances of ever releasing some of these
exclusives?
ShaCronz: We are collecting them now, check
it out on youtube, myspace and under Wu-Tang in
forums. |
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Wu-International:
On “the vision of the 10th chamber” album, ccf were
said to appear courtesy of starks enterprise, what
happend with that?
ShaCronz:
No, it was just free who had an independent
situation wit Starks enterprise then, u know family
showing luv
Wu-International:
Free Murda seems
to be the most vocal member of the group, any reason
why and is he the leader of the group?
ShaCronz:
No he is not the
leader, but he’s da fore front, da most vivid, on
point, young witty lyricist of our time and his
time.
Wu-International:
So it appears you
are working on a solo album yourself now, any
particular reasons why you have decided to release a
solo project, and why now?
ShaCronz:
Yes to let people
c me for me not thru da affiliation of Wu-Tang or
CCF, all due respect as its family, Plus I’m older
than the other members so my story is a little bit
different.
Wu-International:
How is the album going, who are the guests features
and producers on there?
ShaCronz:
It’s going good, thanks; I’m
blessed to have the opportunity to focus on me and
my views. I have productions from The RZA, Allah
Maths, Tru Master and my in house producer Venom Da
God. I have collabos wit all the Wu members, my
Killa Bee fam, n’ people out side of Da Clan.
Wu-International:
Any working title for now?
ShaCronz:
No, no name
yet, still in working progress.
Wu-International:
The RZA executively produced Free’s debut album, how
involved is he on your project?
ShaCronz:
He is definitely
involved, but I have more creative control cus my
history is a little bit deeper and only I can show
da product and what directions I’m tryin to take it
to.
Wu-International:
What label is
this project coming out from, indie or major?
ShaCronz:
Independent, but in talks wit Koch rite now.
Wu-International:
Popa Wu was not that involved on Free’s release, how
involved is he on yours?
ShaCronz:
Well his iz my father, so naturally he is very much
involved.
Wu-International:
What topics, concepts will be covered on this album?
ShaCronz:
My life growing
up in da 80’s, da ghetto, luxury livin’, u know da
ups and downs of life
Wu-International:
How close are you to completing this album?
ShaCronz:
Very close, I am just waiting
for a situation dat benefits me and my fam, bu also
I am lookin to release da album soon az possible.
Wu-International:
You have a snippet banger with Raekwon on your page,
what’s the title of that song called?
ShaCronz:
It's untitled as
of now, dat song’s not really finished, waitin on
Ghost and Meth to complete it.
Wu-International:
That’s whats up,
what are your favourite songs so far off the album?
ShaCronz:
I have a song
called “what’s up” and “Show me what u workin wit”
that I like a lot.
Wu-International:
Looking forward to the album, where you not supposed
to drop a mixtape in January?
ShaCronz:
It was pushed back for due to drop anytime soon, be
on the look out for that. |
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Wu-International:
How often are you online and what is your view of
the marriage of hip-hop and the internet?
ShaCronz:
I’m
online now most of the time, its great because it
creates a wider audience and new ways to communicate
and share music.
Wu-International:
More history about you, you are not from Staten
Island are you?
ShaCronz:
No, I am from Fort Greene, Brooklyn, New York.
Wu-International:
As an artist, who
would you say are your influences musically?
ShaCronz:
Jay z, Puffy and
Master P
Wu-International:
What music
or artist are you currently feeling or listening to
at this very moment?
ShaCronz:
Young jeezy,
Fabolous, and Jadakiss |
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Wu-International: Any other projects you are working on
outside of your music that you would like to share
with us?
ShaCronz:
Yes, Popa Wu’s
next album as well as going on tour wit Raekwon..
Wu-International:
So whats next for Shacronz after the album in 2009?
ShaCronz:
Motivating to da next level in my life which iz
success, creatin great music for every one that
likes hip-hop and music.
Wu-International:
Thanks, what would Cronz be doing if not in the rap
game?
ShaCronz: In da streets or owning my
own store.
Wu-International:
Division are considered 2nd generation of Wu, how
has being an affiliate affected your career?
ShaCronz:
Travelling and being
on the road with them has been an advantage and
having to learn about the illusion dat life iz
peaches and crčme when its not, rappers and
entertainers have more problems than people think.
Wu-International:
Who within the clan would you say you are closest
to?
ShaCronz:
Raekwon, RZA,
Genius, Ghost and Masta Killa.
Wu-International:
That’s pretty much it, thanks very much for taking
the time to answer these questions, any thing else
you might want to add that we might have missed? Any
last words or shout outs?
ShaCronz: No thanks for givin me da
opportunity to talk to u and da fans, much
appreciated.
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