Urban Vault Interviews - J. Karma

Urban Vault caught up with UK emcee, J. Karma to ask him some questions about his music, inspirations & the industry...

London born emcee J. Karma moved to Norwich at an early age and started recording around 2008. With a host of local acts all doing their thing, J. Karma knew it was time to unleash some of his music. After creating a local buzz by shifting over a thousand CD's and getting airplay from Future FM, J. Karma is a name to watch out for. Inspired by life and all the stresses and joys of inner city living combined with his unique but diverse style of riding a beat can be heard all the way through his latest release 'The Next Level'. J. Karma has arrived and arrived with a bang. Tipped already by various tastemakers to do big things, J. Karma is ready to take his sound to the next level.

What is your name?
I'm rap artist J.Karma
Where are you from?
We'll I was born in London, but iv'e lived in Norwich most of my life.
How long have you been making music?
Only been recording music for the last few years.
How many songs /albums have you released to date?
Iv'e released two 18 track mixtapes in the last 2 years, and put out about another 10 individual tracks before that to kind of create a buzz in my city.
Can you tell us about your new song/album, the background and inspirations behind it?
My new mixtape is inspired by whats has been going on in my life over the past few years.
How have you ended up in the music industry?
I started out as a dnb mc years ago doing the clubs n that, and then my music career came to a sudden halt after a family death, and for a long time after that I couldn't focus properly on music or anything else at all! Then later, when I got myself together, I just wanted to record rap because that's where my heart really was. So that's how I ended up in the studio and putting mixtapes out.
What do you think of the music industry in 2012?
Well the U.K urban/rap/grime scene is really coming together now, so in my opinion its only gonna get better from now on for a long while.
Who inspires you when you make your music?
My main inspiration is life in general. Alot of the inspiration I get from U.K artists at the moment isn't necessarily from the records there making, it's mainly from their work-rate! i.e Ghetts, Wiley etc.
Who have you collaborated with so far in your Career?
Iv'e done tracks with Tommy Bones, Little Dee and producer Mrs Dark. As well as Reds, Dpf, Franko Fraize and Jammin Kane.
What was the first album u brought?
Extinction Level Event by Busta Rymes. I think??
What’s your favourite album at the moment?
Success Is Certain by Royce Da 5'9.
If you had to sell your music collection tomorrow, what album would you leave in your draw?
2pac - All Eyez On Me.
What do you think of TV music talent show competitions?
I don't watch them, but there O.K if that's your type of thing.
What do you do when you’re not making music?
Gym or Read.
What’s your favourite Fashion brand?
I couldn't pick just one.
Do you have any tattoos or piercings?
I got one tattoo, no piercings.
How many pairs of trainers do you own?
15 at the very least.
How many hats do you own?
About 6 or 7??
What’s your favourite takeaway?
Indian.
In a few words sum up your thoughts about Urban Vault?
It's all good.
Thank you for your time and may u carry on making dope, fresh music....