So Hood Magazine SoHood.com:It’s refreshing to listen to a New York rapper such as yourself Sinsay bring something new to the hip hop game. Why do you think New York hasn’t really had much focus on our artists?
Sinsay: I think a lot of New York artist are taking the new breed of hip hop too personal because it’s not home right now. Hip hop went from the streets of New York to mainstream commercialism; instead of supporting one and another there’s too much hate in the air. Either way good music is good music no matter who’s making it.
So Hood Magazine SoHood.com: How did you come up with name Sinsay and what does it mean? Is there a story behind it?
Sinsay: Yes, my people gave me the name after I referred to myself as a Senseia (Japanese for an authority figures or one who goes first) in one of my verses and it kind of stuck.
So Hood Magazine SoHood.com: What are you currently working on?
Sinsay:Right now I’m working 24/7 touring and promoting the first single “Do It Big” off my upcoming EP that drops in early 2009. We’re hitting the internet hard, YouTube, Forbezdvd.com, 24hourhiphop.com, itunes, Myspace etc. I eat, sleep and breath my music. I’m also featured on Ghetto Report DVD , Streetsmos Ent. “Street 2 Street” DVD and numerous mix tapes; including my latest mix tape Break Bread hosted by DJ Bedtyme 357 (Remy Ma’s official DJ).
So Hood Magazine SoHood.com:Did you watch Barack Obama give his speech after he won the presidential election? What were your thoughts or feelings on that historic night?
Sinsay: His speech was like none other, I’ve never felt so connected to my President. Election night was like the Super Bowl. When it was announced Barack Obama is the President Elect, I felt like I won! Up until now there’s never been a person that unified not just a country but a world. How many presidents do you know have held election rallies in other countries? It’s a new day and I’m glad I’m around to see it and show my son that he really can be anything he wants to be.
So Hood Magazine SoHood.com: Finally, what are your goals as far as future accomplishments in the hip hop game?
Sinsay: The music will keep coming. Music is my life, I will keep writing, rhyming and at some point start working behind the scenes producing. I want to be legendary YOU KNOW?!, make history.
-Interview conducted by Armando Rojas, SoHood.com
For more Info on Sinsay visit his Official Myspace Page Sinsay
Special Thanks to Ariel Goode from Leira Public Relations for making it happen!
