MMIM: If our research is correct you have lived in three different continents, Africa, Europe, and the US. Can you explain how your worldwide experiences have impacted your music?
TB: It shaped and molded my outlook on the world. It taught me to not be closed minded and how to think out of the box. Thus that it what you hear in my music.
MMIM:Most people do not know that you have a Master’s degree in Biology and Secondary education. Can you tell us how you got involved with the music industry?
TB: By beating on the cafeteria tables in high school and rhyming during lunch. I always wanted to be a rapper but felt like it wasn’t a real career move. So I went to school with the mindset of becoming a doctor. It wasn’t till my senior year in undergrad that it hit…I was gonna be miserable for the rest of my life if I followed through with being a doctor as opposed to going after my true dreams. Fortunately enough for me I have made the right decision.
MMIM: Congratulations on the release of your album Dope. Can you tell our readers what they can expect from this album and what your favorite tracks are and why?
TB: Dope is the first installment of a 3 part series. Next comes Fresh, then Superstar. Dope is back to the essence of hip hop. I felt like we have to remember when we first fell in love with this culture and music. This album is a representation of that to me. My favorite track switches every week so I can’t honestly name one. Just check it out for yourself.
MMIM: It’s quite obvious that you have an amazing work ethic, from your music to the development of your clothing line. Can you tell us what inspired you to take on the world of fashion in addition to making music, as well as how involved you are with the development of the articles of clothing?
TB: I delved into fashion when I got frustrated with shopping and couldn’t find stuff that I actually wanted to wear. It’s as simple as that. I am the actual designer of everything you see from Bonney Runway. Although I am thinking about bringing on designer’s to expand the look of the line. After all I did not I to school for it and feel like it is some very talented designers out there.
MMIM: Can you tell MMIM what’s next for Tabi Bonney and who you would like to work with in the future?
TB: I want to shoot an indie film next year. I have been practicing by directing my own videos as well as other artists. I’ve had success because every video has made it to national networks such as MTV and VH1.
I definitely would like to work with Andre 3000 and Will I Am in the future.
MMIM: How can our readers keep up with what’s going on with Mr. Bonney?
TB:Just hit me up on Facebook, MySpace or follow me on Twitter.
February 18, 2009 at 6:36 pm
I like the fact that he totally has his own rap style!