How did you all get started?
FlyGypsy/Komplex: We met a few years ago at Bar Nun in DC. That’s a place that has a lot of history. Raheem Devaughn and Wale’ both were are regulars. A lot of cats been through there. But one day we were outside in a cipher, just jamming. That’s when we met. But as a group, Alexei was in the studio and he had one track that he wasn’t able to find anyone who fit the track. He called me, I liked the track, and wrote a rhyme on the spot, he liked it and it just kind of grew from there. Everything fit well. We did a few other songs and then we realized, that we may be on to something. I’m a poet, spoken word artist. But I love Hip Hop. Alexei is a musician, he loves Hip Hop. He plays different instruments: percussion, keys, guitar. I love performing with a live band behind me, so it just worked out for us that way.
FlyGypsy/Komplex: We met a few years ago at Bar Nun in DC. That’s a place that has a lot of history. Raheem Devaughn and Wale’ both were are regulars. A lot of cats been through there. But one day we were outside in a cipher, just jamming. That’s when we met. But as a group, Alexei was in the studio and he had one track that he wasn’t able to find anyone who fit the track. He called me, I liked the track, and wrote a rhyme on the spot, he liked it and it just kind of grew from there. Everything fit well. We did a few other songs and then we realized, that we may be on to something. I’m a poet, spoken word artist. But I love Hip Hop. Alexei is a musician, he loves Hip Hop. He plays different instruments: percussion, keys, guitar. I love performing with a live band behind me, so it just worked out for us that way.
Who are some of your influences?
FlyGypsy/Komplex: We come from two different worlds. But we both like good music. The Marleys, The Cure, we even have one song, Go, that’s straight rock. We both like Outkast, The Fugees, Linkin Park and on the HipHop side, of course, its Common, Mos Def, Talib, Rakim, and those guys.
FlyGypsy/Komplex: We come from two different worlds. But we both like good music. The Marleys, The Cure, we even have one song, Go, that’s straight rock. We both like Outkast, The Fugees, Linkin Park and on the HipHop side, of course, its Common, Mos Def, Talib, Rakim, and those guys.
How would you describe your style?
FlyGypsy/Komplex: What we’re doing is what Hip-Hop needs right now, what its missing right now. We’re well produced, lyrically sound. It’s not some of the corny stuff you hear now. When I say, were what Hip-Hop is missing, I mean, it’s not disrespectful or derogatory to women, not insulting. Its smooth feel good music. It’s something you can dance to, clean your house to it, or ride in your car too. We’re compatible with anything you play. If you play a track by any artist and then play us, it still fits, People aren’t going to feel like the DJ just cleared the room.
FlyGypsy/Komplex: What we’re doing is what Hip-Hop needs right now, what its missing right now. We’re well produced, lyrically sound. It’s not some of the corny stuff you hear now. When I say, were what Hip-Hop is missing, I mean, it’s not disrespectful or derogatory to women, not insulting. Its smooth feel good music. It’s something you can dance to, clean your house to it, or ride in your car too. We’re compatible with anything you play. If you play a track by any artist and then play us, it still fits, People aren’t going to feel like the DJ just cleared the room.
What makes FlyGypsy different than other groups?
FlyGypsy/Komplex: Were different for a lot of reasons. Look at us, a Jamacian and a Russian dude making Hip-Hop music. We are a band and perform as a live band. Alexei plays different instruments throughout the show. He’s not just a producer, he’s a musician. We call him the one-man band. Lyrically, I’m just as good as the big name MCs that are out. If you play one of our songs, my verse fits in with the others that you hear. Our talent cannot be denied. Our live show is ridiculous. A lot of hip hop shows don’t have a show anymore. We do outfit changes and we have even a belly dancer.
FlyGypsy/Komplex: Were different for a lot of reasons. Look at us, a Jamacian and a Russian dude making Hip-Hop music. We are a band and perform as a live band. Alexei plays different instruments throughout the show. He’s not just a producer, he’s a musician. We call him the one-man band. Lyrically, I’m just as good as the big name MCs that are out. If you play one of our songs, my verse fits in with the others that you hear. Our talent cannot be denied. Our live show is ridiculous. A lot of hip hop shows don’t have a show anymore. We do outfit changes and we have even a belly dancer.
What do you want people to know about Fly Gypsy?
FlyGypsy/Komplex: They can go to www.flygypsy.com and download the album for free. It’s called Vodka and Rum Mixtape. You can download it for free. We know people are going to like it and we want to get the word out. They can go to our site or hit us on Facebook under Fly Gypsy.
FlyGypsy/Komplex: They can go to www.flygypsy.com and download the album for free. It’s called Vodka and Rum Mixtape. You can download it for free. We know people are going to like it and we want to get the word out. They can go to our site or hit us on Facebook under Fly Gypsy.
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