Greetings Mic Check. Congratulations on your album. Here are my questions:

1- The entire Turkish rap community knows this very well, but for those who don't, could you briefly explain Silahsız Kuvvet (Unarmed Force)?

Silahsiz Kuvvet is a one-person rap group. Everything is mine: vocals, backing vocals, instrumentals, DJing – everything you can imagine in terms of music and structure, including mixing and arrangements. I founded Silahsiz Kuvvet in Istanbul in 1998. It has a three-year history. The most important difference from other groups is that it didn't disband unless I wanted it to :). I am free to do what I feel and want. That's my favorite aspect of it.
2- Why is he being targeted so much with mic checks? He deserves it.
Do you believe it?

The hip-hop scene is very complicated. You know, people who are trying to release albums eventually do so, but they need the support of the community. Supporting me isn't that difficult. I believe I deserve it because I put in the effort. Of course, I can't say anything about people saying things like "mic check, power, etc." All I can do is watch them from afar. And while watching, I'll still produce; I won't be idle. There's no such thing as people attacking me. They're just satisfying their jealous egos, that's all. But I can't say I care much. A rapper's tongue doesn't have a bone. So they need to be prepared for what's coming. I get these reactions because I tell the truth. I don't care. They'll all stop barking one day.

3. What are your thoughts on rap music abroad?

Rap made in exile is actually a bit different. I explained this in another rap collaboration, but I was misunderstood. A few 17-year-old kids presented it differently to people by writing false and misleading headlines. But in the end, we managed to correct everything to some extent. Actually, I shouldn't have to try so hard to correct the misrepresentations, but because I didn't want people to misunderstand me, I often even engaged in direct dialogue with them. Now, let's get to exile; I know many rappers abroad. Fuat is the most important and, in my opinion, the best of them. That's just my opinion. Being a rapper is different from making Turkish rap. I'm on the side of those who are rappers. Otherwise, there are many people making Turkish rap, and most of them aren't rappers. Anyway, let's close this topic without any misunderstanding :) In short, I have no problem with living abroad. I listen to everyone. Whether I like them or not is up to me. My only request is that rappers living abroad don't say things like "hip-hop in Turkey will only approach that abroad in 3 years." Because I know that would be the biggest disrespect. Also, I have no problem with Cartel. I'm just against those who are still living with Cartel. They should open their eyes and look at Turkish rap. At least that way. Hip-hop is being made in my homeland now. Cartel made a breakthrough, but what angered me was their retreat. So I have no problem with that. I still have no problem with Turkish rap abroad :) Why would I? We're all doing the same thing. The only difference between us is that our Turkish is more proper and we don't insert German quatrains. I like rap abroad, as long as it's done well. Fuat, Crack, Kool Savas, No Remorze, Ses, DJ Mahmut, Boulevard Bou... these are the ones with rapper qualities.

4. Is it true that the family is in Germany?

Fifty percent of my family is abroad. My mother, father, and brother are in Samsun. The rest are in Berlin and Australia. Every year, my cousins come from Germany and tell me about hip-hop and the events happening there. At least I get an idea because I know there's no exaggeration.

5- We know that many guestbooks have been closed. We also know that the "virtual world lads" did this. But there were two sides: the "mic check" people and the "turbo" people. Can you tell us exactly what happened between you and the turbo guy?

I don't think there's any point in making a distinction between turbo-driven and mic-check-driven people. The point is, Tunc does his job, he writes, and I do my job, both writing and singing. We're both on the same path, but we've charted different paths. Sometimes I get really angry at him. I'm a little too upset with him right now because he's not doing anything to promote my album and is just being dismissive. I do my job very well, extremely well. Maybe you don't know this, but I'm investing everything I have in hip-hop, and I want to reap the rewards of my work. Tunc should be the first to give me that reward, because people know him as the person who has made the biggest contribution to hip-hop, except for me. NO MONOPOLYSM AND NO JUSTICE NO PEACE.
I attribute the lack of promotion or only a single sentence mention of my album on other sites to the following: 1- The site owners are Tunç's cronies. 2- These people are trying to monopolize rap. 3- Maybe there's some jealousy involved, because I can make two albums before they even make one song. Because hip-hop is my life. In short, I have no problem with Tunç or anyone else. I just don't want them to be biased. I even promoted "Underground Operation 2" in my interview that will air on NTV on Saturday :) and I don't regret it :) But Tunç doesn't even promote one album. I leave the decision to you. Let me also say this right away, as long as bands like Ceza, Duman, Nefret, and Sözlü Taarruz are here, nobody should think they're king. Rap will hit you :)

6- In the guestbook of suikast.de, there's an entry about you that says, "We also know him as a rocker with long hair and a guitar playing in Taksim." Is there any truth to this?

Rocker :) Metal :) Trash :) Death :) What are you guys? Or what is music to you? Are you an android or am I? I don't know where you come up with these irrelevant and absurd arguments. It's a very funny situation. Of course I grew my hair long, and I played guitar and still do. Because I'm a musician, besides the guitar I play piano, drums and many other instruments. Also, besides breakdancing, I do dances like flamenco, bosonova, jazz and ballet. Now you're going to call me a flamenco dancer? :)

I didn't walk around with my guitar in my hand in Taxim, but I wish I had, because it shows a person's musical soul. I've been involved in every genre of music, from jazz to classical, from classical to funk, from funk to house, trance, drum and bass. I'm a musician :) In fact, with my long hair, I broke out at one of Istanbul's most important parties with the Southside Rockers. But back then, everyone admired my hair :) Leave all this stuff alone. Don't you have anything else to do? Go to the toilet :) Read a book. Or take inspiration from what I do. Otherwise, rap will hit you :)

7- When will the 10 bullets run out, mic check? Can you explain the 10 bullets a bit?

Sagopa Kajmer :=) Wow, sometimes even I'm scared of this guy. He has no filter. Expect anything from him at any moment. No borderline, no respects, no peace, but only real peace. I don't know if I've made myself clear? His first album was Pessimist, and it was the beginning of a new style. Everyone got to know Pessimist. Now this style has developed, it's taken off. In Sagopa Kajmer's second album, those who benefit from it are the people among us. But let it be a surprise :) I think it turned out very well. I believe it will receive a lot of positive feedback. Right now, 8 courses are finished. And I'm going to call my webmaster right away and ask him to release Sagopa's new album online. Time will tell about the remaining 2 courses. Sagopa = Pessimist = Real Rap = Kajmer = Mic Check

8- If you had extensive resources, who would you like to collaborate with?

There won't be many opportunities :) because the dollar has gone up :) Joking aside, I especially want to do a featuring with Chuck D from Public Enemy. We're on the same wavelength :) KRS One, Elight, Jedi Mind Tricks, Wildchild Ricks, Non-Phixion, Mop, The Roots, Mariah Carey, Michael Jackson, James Brown. I'd prefer these guys :) Oh, and also Metallica, Hagard, Therion, Dream Theater, Cannibal Corpse, and Ve Death :) Seriously :) What amazing things we could create. Lately, I want to work with real giants like Okay Temiz, Hasan Cihat Orter, Dogan Canku, Orhan Gencebay, Mazhar Alanson, and Zulfu Livaneli. You'll see what I'll do :)

9. Have you ever experienced anything like what you describe in your songs (mafia, gangs, etc.)?

Most of what I describe in my music includes events that happened to me before. I used to be quite aggressive. I'd get into fights, I even acted like a psychopath :) I even extorted money :) It's impossible not to get involved with some mafia types when you're from the Black Sea region :) Joking aside, I don't think you need to have experienced what I'm describing; just watch the news and you can write about it too. Sometimes seeing is half the battle. I'm against wack shit. It shouldn't be fake. The lyrics are interesting because everything is real. So I don't say "my words are my weapon" for nothing. I'm a rapper. Shut the real 2 ya face like boomin :)

10- So far you've only participated in the UNDERGROUND OPERATION project. Are you not considering participating in any other projects?

Projects never end, projects come and go, new ones arrive. "Underground Operation" was a project that burned my tongue. It still burns. Some people claimed ownership of my song "Hidden Corners." Some groups were even threatened with having their songs confiscated. If it's a properly and professionally conceived project, I'll say I'm in. But the projects that have come my way so far have been superficial, world-class projects. I wish "Underground Operation" success in its future endeavors :) I hope Turbo will do its job more professionally from now on. And there's something else I can't leave unsaid. Everyone says you were born with "Underground Operation." REMEMBER, WE BROUGHT UNDERGROUND OPERATION INTO THE WORLD. WITHOUT HATRED AND UNARMED FORCE, THAT ALBUM WOULDN'T HAVE EVEN HAVE 10 SONGS. Besides, how many songs were on the album anyway? Think carefully, friends. It's time to face the truth because I've lost my way :)

As I said, projects come and go. I hope a proper project can be created :)

That's all from me. A huge, huge, huge thank you to everyone who supports the unarmed forces. We will grow Turkish rap together, hand in hand. Peace.

DJ MIC CHECK

That's all the questions, mic check. Thanks for accepting.

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