TheSouthSider Interview: Kev Nish of Far East Movement

Thanks to the computer age advantage and 100% confidence in pulling off the intention of doing an interview, Kev Nish of Far East Movement gamely answered my questions which actually brought in worthy infos about him and the group. Let's see how it went.

Describe Kev Nish in three words

Far. East. Movement.

Love your shades by the way. What brand/s of sunglass/es are you donning?

Thank u much. $13.99 on the streets of Tokyo. no brand.

I have been checking out your group and I'm really impressed with your flamboyancy. Tell me, what image would you like to portray as a group and as an individual?

As a group.. image is free wired, free to geek out making sure we go hard just being ourselves while staying wired meaning party all night and staying connected always.. we blog, always carry a camera, we are gentleman partyiers, we always stay free wired. As an individual, just 1/4 of the far east movement, and nothing more.

I am a big fan of "Go Ape" and "Like a G6" and I gotta say your blend of rap and electronica really brought me into a new dimension of contemporary hip hop. Are there any influences that brought you to these type of music?

Hitting 3 clubs a night and different clubs around the world and watching the way djs work the crowds at all hours.. mixing hip hop and dance.. it inspired us to try it live and it went over well so we took that concept to the studio.

Who do you listen to aside from FM?

Right now, lots of cherrytree artists since we go into the office and get cds haha. La Roux, Robyn, Die Antwoord.. and the homie Bruno Mars, Empire Of The Sun.

Name 5 the things that you can't live without.

Tie. Shades. Jacket. Laptop. Music.

Kanye West or Kid Cudi?

Love Cudi but gotta go with Kanye since he produces too.

Can you describe your personal style?

Free Wired Gentleman Party-er.

What are your favorite labels?

Orisue, Joy Rich, Top Man

Any good news you'd like to share?

Our first official album with Cherrytree Interscope records is finally done and coming late fall.. please look out thanks!

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