January 03, 2004
We here at Fuzzy Blowfish Entertainment got the most righteous opportunity to take a seat with Nerdcore rapper MC Frontalot. Mr. Frontalot has been busting phat beatz for years, including (but most definitely not limited to) Penny Arcade?s theme song. He has also eaten three bears, killed Hitler, and donated his left knee cap to the betterment of world peace through the collection of rapper?s knee caps. Anyhow, without further ado, enjoy the interview.
Fuzzy Blowfish Entertainment: What is your favorite explosion you have ever been in?
MC Frontalot: The explosion of Nerdcore Hiphop into the national consciousness. Since I'm still waiting on that one, I'll say that last Crash Worship show that I saw.
FBE: What is your opinion on Samurai/Mutant movies?
MCF: In favor of. See especially Shogun Assassin and Night Of The Comet.
FBE: How would you define "Nerdcore"?
MCF: I am often embarassed to tell people who I meet irl that I rap on the internet. That is nerdcore in a nutshell.
FBE: What is your favorite video game?
MCF: Lode Runner for C64. But this year Prince of Persia and JAK II both made me very happy.
FBE: What is your favorite of your songs?
MCF: Indier Than Thou
FBE: We all know that 24/7 you front, you front the most, but what time of day is best for Fronting?
MCF: In the evening, actually. One should always record in the evenings, when the vocal chords are loose from mild daily use.
FBE: Your first Rhyme... what was it about, and how old were you?
MCF: Here it is, from These Words Are My Words, Poems from the Berkeley Schools, Grades 2 & 3. (I was in second grade):
JUNK
I used to have an AT-AT
but it's busted on the floor.
I used to have a racing set
but it's busted all the more.
I used to have a ton of things
until they all went clunk.
I used to have some other stuff
but now it's just some junk.
I ruled. That's the best poem in the book AND I SHOULD POINT OUT the only one with a rhyme scheme. Please note that my reference to a Star Wars toy
made me nerdcore already in 1982.
FBE: What do you like to do when you aren't rapping?
MCF: Expand my collection of hardcore pornography, write plays, wrestle with my tiny dog, smoke dope, and draw comic strips.
FBE: Who or what are your biggest influences?
MCF: I grew up on PE and NWA. I listen to a lot of Tom Waits. I like Jane's Addiction and PJ Harvey and Blackalicious. My little brother just got me a
Lifesavaz CD, maybe I'll be able to rip off something from there.
FBE: What albums have you been jamming to the most recently?
MCF: Cat Power - You Are Free
Black Eyed Peas - Elephunk
White Stripes - Elephant
The Postal Service - Give Up
Add Music - Dirty Water
FBE: Where is your favorite place to get down?
MCF: My room, door closed, shades drawn.
FBE: Favorite movies of all time?
MCF: Brazil, Evil Dead II, Citizen Ruth, Dr. Strangelove, Spirited Away
FBE: Favorite super hero?
MCF: It was always Wolverine. But now I think maybe Dazzler.
FBE: Favorite drink of all time?
MCF: Thunder Punch (Martinelli's Sparkling Cider and Cuervo). While this is My favorite drink of all time, I do not drink it. I also do not recommend it.
FBE: Favorite undies brand of all time?
MCF: Underoos
FBE: What's your favorite word?
MCF: interjacent
FBE: How many times, on average, do you front per day?
MCF: It's hard to tell. It all sort of blurs together.
FBE: On a scale of 1-10, rate how Nerdcore the following people are:
Pee Wee Herman
10 - When your public masturbation makes the national news cycle, you are nerdcore for life. Also, the white socks + black shoes + short slacks is a potent combo.
Rodney Dangerfield
5 - He's more of a schlub than a nerd.
Shaq
1 - You mean the athlete, right? Bad rapping does not in itself qualify anyone as nerdcore.
Alf
7 - Being a puppet who turns into a costumed midget for wide shots is pretty nerdcore, but being a vehicle for network sit-com one-liners costs him points.
Justin Timberlake
1 - Um hello he humped Britney and now he humps Cameron Diaz. Plus he's a good dancer.
Your second grade English teacher
3 - Ms. Osuna-MacIsaac... she was a hottie as I recall. AND the only adult at Thousand Oaks grade school who was cool enough to let the kids call her by her first name. Not nerdy. But she gets a couple points for wanting to teach people things.
Fuzzy Blowfish Staff
Don't know. But you get an honorary 8 for wanting to interview me.
FBE: And lastly, will you teach us to freestyle?
MCF: Sure. Paypal me $350 and I'll mail you detailed instructions.
Thanks to:
Frontalot for the interview and for art we jacked from your site.
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