I present to you, the man that is RA.
1. Who exactly is RA?
RA is someone who speaks his mind, not afraid of what others might think or say, kind, cool, laid back, witty, and the girls think im handsome lol.
2. How did you decide on the alias “RA”?
I came up with RA well, actually my ex gave me the name, it stands for rap's answer. im from VA and so is allen iverson, we got the same b-day so i was like lets run wit it.
3. Where did you grow up?
I grew up in Norfolk, VA. When I was 9 moved to Conn., Jerz, and Maryland cuz my step pops was in the Navy. So i got the whole east coast on my back.
4. What’s your current location?
Orlando, FL
5. What’s your present status; school, work?
In school right now Full Sail, but also working at Bally, gotta keep that body in shape, lol.
6. What’s your goal in life?
To be one of the best entertainers alive.period. Rapper, Actor, Writer, Director, and so on.
7. Who are your musical influences?
Gotta go wit Hovito, B.I.G., Pac, Nas, Clipse, Kanye, Pharrell and my mans Los Lee. U wanna be the best gotta learn from the best.
8. Who / what are your source(s) of inspiration?
My inspiration comes from any where. One person who really inspires me is Kanye he has so much passion when he spits, he makes u feel the music, and thats what im tryna transform my flow to do.
9. What’s your personal credo?
Dont know
10. What’s the first cd you ever bought?
Ja Rule Venni, Vetti, Vecci. Money well spent.
11. What made you become interested in music?
I dont know, I guess its cuz Im real quiet and laid back, i like to joke around wit my friends or whateva, and also like to write so its a way to shine light on the things i go threw, and things i know others go threw to be a voice. Also they think im hot, so ima run wit it lol.
12. What’s your top 5 cd’s?
Life After Death, Makaveli, Reasonable Double, Illmatic, and Late Registration.
13. What are 5 words to describe your personality?
Witty, Smooth, Radiant, Honest, and Real
14. Do you have any alternate career path?
I want to act and write movies. Thats my second passion, i think music can help open that door as well, and prepare me for that enviroment.
15. What’s one word to describe your taste in music?
Best
16. What would your “Behind the music” / “E! True Hollywood Story” focus on?
The obstacles in my life that lead me to become who is before you today. I just wasnt born yesterday feel me. Everyone has a story u know. And hopefully inspire some one, just like the ones who came before me.
17. What’s a lyric that stands out in your mind or your favorite line from a song?
"i impregnate the world when i come threw ya speakers" -Jay-Z
18. What is one thing you cannot live without?
Music
19. Do you sing in the shower?
Thats where i be creating lol. who dont? i get alot of ideas there. lol
20. What’s you secret obsession?
Now if its a secret how can i tell u? nah. ummmm. i would have to say MM Ice Cream Sandwiches they always do the trick
(Interviewed by Rachelle Lee)
