Photos: Courtesy of MC Pump
You've been lurking around Breckenridge for a while, what took you to Summit County?
I've been living and working in Breckenridge for about 10 years now. Crazy story actually. I was living in Miami and just parting, not really even performin or using my talents of marketing and promotions. It was a wild time and beautiful environment but I needed a positive change. I was watching the X-games and it hit me. The winter sports scene had taken a turn and snowboarding was now behind the wheel. I was captured by the culture that I had grown up around. So I packed two bags, left everything else, and moved to Breckenridge. I was actually suppose to move to Aspen, but the town's people won me over.
How long have you been making music? What musicians have you played with up in Summit?
I've actually only been recording since 2007, but I've been performing for years. Up in Summit I have performed with the likes of: RZA, Blackalicious, Slick Rick, Guru, De La Soul, KRS1, Digital Underground, Swollen Members, Souls of Mischief, Digable Planets, Wyclef, Dj Q bert, Dj Premier, Quest Love, Dj Motivate, Dj Babu, Cali 2NA, Flava Flav, Capadonna, Das Efx, Afroman, Beatnuts, Alcoholics, GZA, Biz Markie, Coolio, People Under the Stairs, Pocket Dwellers, Heiruspecs, Dafari, Dilated Peoples, Black Sheep and C Rayz Walz just to name a few.
What do you spend your time doing in the winter? What projects are you working on?My winter scedule consists of snowboarding, performing, MCing & hosting competitions, video premiers, & celebrity parties. I'm the local marketing coordinater for the Winter Dew Tour in Colorado and the Winter Dew Tour Hypeman. I throw some big parties for Grand Prix, X-Games, & SIA. Put smiles on peoples faces, volunteer and donate my time and talents through Colorado Livin Extreme.
I'm releasing my third underground album "Lost In Translation," and I'm 3 songs deep on recording my new debut album. I'm also doing a lot with Colorado Livin Extreme in style & fashion, music, & extreme sports events.
Sal, is that you?
That dog looked pretty baked in the video (Rough Rebel), huh?
Haha, they were both props. But we try to set the stage to an actual environment so that guests can let go and just have fun. Sometimes it's hot chicks dancing, product tosses, or pitbulls.
Where did you find all that trim? Did you scout all those girls yourself?
Ha! The girls were actually scouted by the Colorado Livin Team. All are models, some for Maxim, Playboy, bikini models, or just freelance. I did however scout a few. Great job Colorado.
Has that bullet proof vest ever come through in a pinch on Main St?
The vest makes me look tough. It's leather and adds a little style. I like the inscription "Protect your Mind, Body, And Soul" on it and I use it for the haters shooting insults, bad vibes, & bad wishes on me. I am Lucky to live somewhere I don't need a bullet proof vest.
Any shout outs?
Give thanks to God. Shout outs to Snowboard Mag, MHBC, Ink Monstr, Jimbo Morgan, Todd H, Frank Wells, the Electric Crew, the DVS crew, my peeps in Breck, Greg W., Breckenridge HR/Company Services, Leah Alli, Keir Dillion & the Frends Crew, Louie Vito, Three20South, Josiah Holwick, Amanda at Skullcandy, Ryan at DC Shoes, Dave G., The Playas Apartment 112 and to my family and friends. If I forgot you I'll get you next time!
