Jammerzine Exclusive: An Interview with Damu The Fudgemunk

I think that people are born with creativity. But, what makes a true artist, is how they evolve and inspire that creativity into a solid product and brand. That is how you make a living with your art. And, in this interview, we meet a man who has done just that in the form of Damu the Fudgemunk.

We get to talk with Damu the Fudgemunk about his freshly released double single collaboration with Roc Marciano titled ‘Blizzard‘ as well as his latest album with Blu titled ‘Ground & Water‘, both out via Damu’s own Redefinition Records label.

We also get to talk with Damu about his humble beginnings and his creative process as well as his lovee of vinyl and much much more. This is a lesson on how to make it on your own terms. Enjoy!

About Damu the Fudgemunk

Damu’s ears were gripped by the perpetual, rhythmic motion of kicks and snares at the height of the Boom-Bap era, inspiring the son of classically trained musicians to begin his own self-taught quest into music. Following the trail of his favorite albums, beat by beat, to their dusty source in the crates of DC’s record stores, he spent all waking hours devoted to the study of drum-break physics and layered samples so that he could apply these disciplines to his own productions. Home basement freestyles and beat-making led to street performances, which led to studio work, which led to widespread fan applause and critical acclaim from the likes of Marley Marl, Pete Rock, DJ Spinna, and DJ Premier.

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Now, Damu is a modern-day Hip-Hop renaissance man; DJ, producer, MC, and multi-instrumentalist who co-owns Redefinition Records, handling both business and artistic aspects of the label. While reminiscent of the sound of Boom-Bap’s pioneers, there is more to Damu’s production than the sum of his influences. He stands not in their shadows but atop their shoulders; making progressive beats for a core audience who know how Hip-Hop should sound.

SOURCE: Official Bio

LINKS:
https://www.redefinitionrecords.com/collections/damu-the-fudgemunk
https://www.redefinitionrecords.com
https://damuthefudgemunk.bandcamp.com
http://www.twitter.com/redefrecords
https://www.facebook.com/damuthefudgemunk
https://instagram.com/redefrecords