One of the five finalists in HipHopDX & A3C’s “Pick 3” Contest is New Jersey emcee Kosha Dillz. In a year with some high-powered collaborations and a nationally-distributed EP, Dillz led the first round in votes, with plans of making a return appearance to the A3C stages.
Kosha answered a few questions, and provided some background in chances of scoring your vote to get him there.
Kosha Dillz’ Catalog:
Freestyle vs. Written by C-Rayz Walz & Kosha Dillz (2008, digital & retail)
Beverly Dillz (2009, digital & retail)
Gina And The Garage Sale EP (2011, digital & retail)
Spare Chane Tour (2008, street release)
Bonnarhymes (2010, free download)
Yacht vs. Kosha Dillz (2010, free download)
HipHopDX: Tell us a little bit about what 2011 has been about for this point in your career…
Kosha Dillz: 2011 seems to be the year that my hardwork and labor have come to bear fruit. This year I became a video game character [in] NBA 2K11, collaborated with RZA (“Operator” ), was a main Hip Hop feature in South By Southwest, and most importantly etched myself as a mainstay in the scene. I began getting major radio play on HOT 97, and also pushed by MTV2 and MTVU for my third music video. Success is subjective, but I can now say that after a lot of touring and rapping, people are finally demanding more of me. I was once selling CDs outside of Fat Beats and now they are distributing my record nationally. Two years ago I snuck into Rock The Bells. This year I was invited on the main stage – see what I’m saying?
DX: What would an A3C showcase appearance do for you, your career?
Kosha Dillz: While I have been at them before when I opened for B.o.B at the 529 in 2009 – I’m at a different stage in my career. At this point, the level of respect from fellow artists has hit a new high and it could be a breakout performance. This year, the opportunity to be a main act to watch could really get people talking, increase the blog-love and hopefully get the attention of some labels, agents and supervisors.
A3C is the last major Hip Hop fest of 2011 and it’s Hip Hop at its core – so I’m definitely planning to make a splash.
DX: What makes your performances and performance style unique?
Kosha Dillz: Every show is different in every city for me. I’ve done 130-150 performances a year since 2008 – and have freestyled at nearly every one. You never what I’m going to say – ’cause I don’t even know what I’m going to say. I’ve become confident and comfortable enough to master crowds and evolve with their reactions – but I take what the crowd gives me and feed back off of it – I switch up the songs, the order, the number of verses. I’m not a cookie cutter traveling show – I’m unique entertainment every night.
I enjoy bringing Hip Hop my multi-language flavor, freestyles, and something different then what they might normally receive from a traditional emcee. I bring what I’m best at – being myself.
DX: To someone new to your music, what can you say or show that is convincing to vote for?
Kosha Dillz: My music is Rap with a twist. I’ve got some Indie steeze, some humor and a lot of my life experience, stories and soul wrapped up in it. If you were to vote for me – you’re voting for someone who uses art as a vehicle to represent themselves and to speak to others.
Beyond my music, you might just respect my grind and showmanship. I greet everyone and am truly grateful for the attendance. I engage the audience (me, just me) because ya’ll will be challenged in accepting me upon sight. I promise. I rap about garage sales, being Jewish, kicking it to girls, drugs, addiction, sweatpants, and even got songs with RZA – and songs in Hebrew and Spanish.
I am not necessarily a rapper’s rapper, but a dope one that everyone can enjoy for originality. If you respect artists that carve their own path – then vote for me!
I appreciate the consideration and look forward to meeting you in Atlanta. Hopefully you’ll buy my CD and say hey, I voted for you. If you didn’t vote for me – I still expect to see you wilding out in the front after you’ve had a sample of some Kosha Dillz.
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Get more information, music, etc. at KoshaDillz.com, KoshaDillzWorld.com, Facebook and (@KoshaDillz) on Twitter.
Zionist prick.
lolz
you cant deny an mc that rocks out with Rza and C Rayz Walz…hate all you want…but this kid is doing it to the fullest 100 percent. mtv, rock the bells, people wanna see him.
Coincidentally, Zionist Prick is the name of my punk side project.
It’s awesome to see true legit MCs like Kosha Dillz making it cool to be a Jewish hip hop artist…wrestling it away from the lame parody-laden likes of 2 Live Jews and 50 Shekel.
Shalom. Dude is the ill-nana.
ohhhhh yeahhhhhh @koshadillz
He got skills. he can be jew,muslim,pink or yellow.