On Da Come Up with Johnnie Floss

Posted on Friday, January 15, 2010
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In 2010 we do away with the word “swag” and resurrect the word “floss” to bring meaning to how one should carry themselves amongst Hip-Hop’s elite.

One emcee who intends to fall into that category is BK native emcee, Johnnie Floss. Following in the footsteps of Hova and Biggie as well as some of the borough’s newest emcees – with spit game proper – like Red Cafe, Maino, Sha Stimuli and Joell Ortiz, Johnnie intends to make his city proud.

Armed with a new release, Flossin 24/7, a sharp lyrical onslaught is on deck and a confidence level spanning the Brooklyn Bridge. Johnnie Floss speaks with Hip Hop Ruckus about his intentions to get in the game and carve out his own piece of history.

HHR: What’s good Johnnie Floss? Let the readers know why you’re On da Come Up?
Johnnie Floss: Well I’m On da Come Up because I make great music that you can relate to, I’m marketable, yet different, and above all I love Hip-Hop.

HHR: How did you get the name?
Floss: I got my name from one of my producers J. Dot. At first my name was Teflon John but he said my music doesn’t fit that name. He told me to think about it and get back to him but I couldn’t think of nothing. He said think of what your style is or what you represent so I said flashy or flossy things. With the combination of me never having a tag name he combined it and came up with Johnnie Floss.

HHR: When did you know hip hop was your calling?
Floss: In sixth grade my teacher gave the class a poetry assignment and mine turned out to be my first rhyme because I always used to listen to Hip-Hop because of my father. He definitely taught me about old school Hip-Hop.

HHR: How would you describe your sound?
Floss: My sound is very versatile because I like to make music for everybody. I also like to experiment with different sounds and concepts so it doesn’t sound like you’re getting the same thing from me.

HHR: Let’s talk about the influence BK has had on you. With artists like BIG, Jay Z and more, how important is it to you to rep your city and make your predecessors proud?
Floss: It’s extremely important because artists from BK don’t give each other too much room for failure. We take pride in where we from so you have to be able to represent to the fullest.

HHR: Flossin 24/7 is the new album, when can we expect to get our hands on that and what do you want people to say after listening?
Floss: Well I’m aiming for the first quarter of 2010. I want people to connect with me and say you know what this guy is great at what he does. All I want to do is make great music and share it with the world.

HHR: You worked with a producer named Sev, who is well known on Twitter, WorldStar and the iStandard circuit. How did you guys link and what type of fire can we expect from the collabo?
Floss: I ran into Sev at almost every showcase I do but I never got a chance to talk to him. Finally, during a borough tour we did we got a chance to talk and he sent me some tracks. He said whatever you pick just let me know and go in.

HHR: A lot of artists are trying to break into the game right now, how is Johnnie Floss strategically going to make his mark and why should consumers pay attention to your music?
Floss: I have a great team behind me that believes in me and they are going to make sure I make the right decisions and put me in the best situation for me and them. People should pay attention because I’m bringing lyricism, substance and flair to the game and I know people will respect that.

HHR: What’s next on the agenda?
Floss: Just to keep working hard and working with some of the hottest that’s out there no matter what genre of music they do.

HHR: Where can we find you online?
Floss: Myspace.com/johnniefloss, Twitter.com/johnniefloss, Youtube.com/johnniefloss247, Sonicbids.com/johnniefloss, Facebook.com/johnnieflocker.

HHR: Any plugs?
Floss: My squad Traxx 1st Productions, J.Dot, Ghost, Gameface, Romel, The Kid Realist and Blade Brown, Flia Ent. Bang em Beats Inc, all of my followers on Twitter, all my haters and the whole Borough of Brooklyn. Special shout outs to my dudes Mo Pete, Big Dale and my cousin Kenny – R.I.P. This is all dedicated to you.

“I Keep It Rocking” by Johnnie Floss

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