With a name like Wordspit, you know that the lyrics and style is going to be something that hip-hop definitely helped to create and nurture. Content is sometimes overlooked on the big scale but that doesn't seem to have deterred this MC from making the music he loves and has been feeding his fans with. 

Recently Yo! Raps touched base with NYC native Wordspit to talk about his album The Coolest B-Boi Stance, his unique styling as well as his influences, future in music and much more. With the hip-hop world birthing more and more MC's daily, can Wordspit stand out above the rest, can he cut through the sometimes watered down lyrical content of many in the mainstream and have his voice heard? Only time will tell, but keeping true to himself and true to the fundamental core of hip-hop, Wordspit most certainly seems to have a shot to make his presence felt in this sometimes oversaturated industry.  

The meaning behind your name Wordspit is evident but how did you get it?

I got my name through the process of evolution. Around 2000-2002, my name was Streetz. It fit the lifestyle I was into and the people I hung out with. As I embraced the culture and learned more about Hip-Hop, I changed it to Wordz From The Streetz. I felt I was more conscious of my surroundings and I was able to articulate that a little more in depth. About the time 2004-2005 rolled up, my brother came to me and said, "Yo your name's Spit because Word you Spit". Ever since that day I've been Wordspit.

What do you feel is the biggest misconception people have about you when they see you?

I think people hear Joystick Madness and cast me into the nerd or hipster genre of rap. People try to pigeon hold me like "that's the dude that raps about street fighter" not fully digesting the lyrical creativity I bring to the table.

Who are some of the artists that have influenced you and how did you get your start in Hip-Hop?

When it comes to influence, I'm inspired by Canibus, Rakim, Nas, Kanye, Pharrell, Lupe, Nirvana, Jay-Z, Linkin Park, Michael Jackson. It's too many to name that have helped me progress as an artist. My biological father was a musician, so when I was like 4-5 he used to bring me to the studio. I use to freestyle all night and that's how I got my start.

What is the best way you would describe your music?

In a few words, I would call my music, a party for intelligent diversity. My music is driven off witty metaphors and groovy concepts. Not only do only do I give you content, I make it fun. At the same time, giving you a versatile selection of music to back each song.

What was your inspiration for the title of your album The Coolest B-Boi Stance?

We all know a B-Boy/Girl is a person who life is dedicated to Hip-Hop. The B-Boi Stance, is the pose you take when you just destroyed your opponent (like you not fucking with me). Mix it all together with my personal coolness and that's The Coolest B-Boi Stance. We the illest!

Who were some of the producers on your album?

I worked with Jface a producer out of BK, as well as Tone Def Music Group, Small Boi Funk, and Max Bloomfield. I appreciate their contribution towards this project.

How long did it take from concept to final product to get your album done?

Making this project took less then a year. I had most of the songs done, I just added a few pieces here and there. What set us back was technical difficulties and marketing. We really wanted to have a tight package (video, art work, mixing). Knowing this was my first project we wanted to get it right. We wanted to drop and make the name Wordspit stick in your head. We wanted to leave an imprint. We the illest!

Any plans of any tours to support your album?

I have been doing a lot of shows in and out of NYC, but no major touring. I hope the future well change that though.

In your opinion what would you like to see change in Hip-Hop right now?

Only thing I would change is quality over quantity. I don't need rapper's dropping a million mixtapes with in the same year. I understand you want to get your name up, but show appreciation to your craft. Saturating the market doesn't mean your going to get a record deal or gain recognition. If it's good it's good, but I see a bunch of MC's taking that route for the wrong reasons. Putting out sub-par music, with no meaning. All I'm saying is, let us make the best quality music and progress the culture.

How important it is to you to perfect your performance and connect with your audience at shows?

Outside of recording, performing is vital to me being an artist. It's my job to entertain the people. People come to my shows expecting to go through my emotions because that's what I put into my music. They expect me to give everything to the stage, no holding back. This is their chance to embrace me, as I embrace them. This is their chance to embrace who Wordspit is in person. This are the people who make me, me and this is how I get personal with them. We the illest!

You seem to have a very retro feel in your appearance, has that always been how you have dressed or did that evolve over time?

It's funny, I don't think I have retro style. I'm just into street wear. My fashion sense evolved with my experience of life. Living in New York you meet so many different people. I just observed my surroundings, pulling from the parts I liked adding it to my style. I don't have a particular style of dressing. I just exist with what makes me happy.

Some say there are 4, some say 5 and even up to 9 elements of Hip-Hop but for this question I will stay with the traditional 4:  MCing, DJing, Graffiti, and Break Dancing. Do you feel any of these are dying out in our hip hop culture? If so why?

The basic 4 elements of Hip-Hop will never die! As long as there's an emcee, you will need a DJ. As long as there's MC's and DJ's, there will be Breakers. While Graffiti will be the hieroglyphic language left for archaeologist to translate and know this is Hip-Hop!

People say that the internet has hurt Hip-Hop, but you use the internet to promote your music. How do you think the internet has hurt and helped up and coming artists like yourself?

Well for the most part it hasn't hindered my record sells yet [laughs]. The internet has treated me good so far, I've connected with all walks of life. I've set up shows, found producers, and met so many dope people. The internet has helped new artist such as myself to market our music freely, without the help of a major label. On the other hand it's bad when your whole album leaks out over the net. Fans sharing music amongst other fans is causing the decline of record sells. If this continues to happen, it could mean your favorite artist won't be able to put out a new record or music video. Now go out and support your favorite artist...

Where do you see or hope your music career is in the next 5 years?

In the next five years, I hope my music has touched people lives all over the world. I want to set up some great business investments to suffice my lifestyle. I would love to travel the world touring and spreading great energy. Also I would like to start up the Everlyna White Foundation, to help raise money for different charities. The future is now!

Thank you for the taking the time out for this interview, where can our Yo! Raps readers find out more about your music?

People can check me at www.myspace.com/worspit and www.twitter.com/wordspit.

- By So Sincere