{"id":6289,"date":"2013-01-09T23:43:54","date_gmt":"2013-01-09T23:43:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/desihiphop.com\/?p=6289"},"modified":"2014-01-24T07:38:47","modified_gmt":"2014-01-24T15:38:47","slug":"dhh-exclusive-interview-dal-dishes-the-dirt-on-swami-baracus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jcsoftwaresolution.com\/desihiphop\/dhh-exclusive-interview-dal-dishes-the-dirt-on-swami-baracus\/542343","title":{"rendered":"DHH exclusive interview: Dal Dishes The Dirt on Swami Baracus"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/desihiphop.com\/dhh-exclusive-interview-dal-dishes-the-dirt-on-swami-baracus\/swami-baracus-1\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6292\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/desihiphop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/swami-baracus-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"swami baracus 1\" width=\"615\" height=\"380\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6292\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>DHH columnist Dal Kaur had a chance to sit down with UK hip hop artist Swami Baracus to give our readers some info on what he is all about in her latest edition of &#8220;Dal Dishes The Dirt&#8221;. Swami Baracus track: &#8220;Judgement Comes&#8221; feat Kydd and remixed by Haris Quereshi was recently featured on <a href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/desihiphop\/sets\/encore-the-official-desihiphop\" title=\"Encore: \"The Official Desihiphop.com mixtape vol.2\" \">Encore: &#8220;The Official Desihiphop.com mixtape vol.2&#8221; <\/a>. The track is available as a FREE download.  Check out the track and Dal&#8217;s interview below:<\/p>\n<div class=\"o-post_audio_player\" data-soundcloud_url=\"http:\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/70902115\"><div class=\"o-post_audio_player-thumb\"><div class=\"o-post_audio_player-image\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"o-post_audio_player-content\"><h2 class=\"o-post_audio_player-title\">San Cha<\/h2><div class=\"o-post_audio_player-player js-play_audio_toggle\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Play Audio\"><span class=\"o-post_audio_player-icon\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 50 50\" class=\"o-post_audio_player-icon_play\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/jcsoftwaresolution.com\/desihiphop\/wp-content\/themes\/desihiphop\/assets\/dist\/svgs\/sprite.svg#icon-play\"><\/use><\/svg><svg viewBox=\"0 0 50 50\" class=\"o-post_audio_player-icon_pause\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"https:\/\/jcsoftwaresolution.com\/desihiphop\/wp-content\/themes\/desihiphop\/assets\/dist\/svgs\/sprite.svg#icon-pause\"><\/use><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"o-post_audio_player-track_name\"><span>Insane [Prod. Stimey Beats]<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"o-loading_animation\"><\/div><\/div>\n<p>It was a busy 2012 for Swami Baracus, during which he performed at not only T In The Park but also Freeze Festival. Towards the end of the year he released his single \u2018Hyper\u2019 taken from his forthcoming mixtape \u2018The Recipe\u2019. \u201c\u2018Hyper\u2019 is a collaboration with renowned producer Kami K! We&#8217;ve known each other for years and have worked together countless times, but this is our first real single together. It&#8217;s a Hip-Hop\/D&#038;B mashup track that showcases mad flows, grimey beats and basslines. Definitely one to literally get &#8216;Hyper&#8217; with!\u201d<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"615\" height=\"380\" src=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zJR-SGcPkk8\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>Performing at two major music festivals was a big highlight for Swami Baracus but which one did he have more fun at? <\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Despite all the copious amounts of mud at T In The Park, I&#8217;d say that it was definitely more fun than Freeze! It was a mission getting up to Scotland anyways, but the overall experience was greater. The Scottish crowd gave me a great reaction and it was still less cold than Freeze!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The mixtape is titled \u2018The Recipe\u2019 and Swami tells me what he thinks is the recipe for success in the music industry:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>It depends on how you define success. Some people look at fame and fortune as successful; in which case following the bandwagon is your call! However, for me, it&#8217;s more successful making something original and true to yourself as an artist that&#8217;s appreciated by the masses. Creating something that people can relate to, whether socially, culturally or emotionally will help set the foundation towards that.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>So, when will the mixtape be ready? <\/p>\n<blockquote><p>The mixtape is DONE and will be released in the first quarter of 2013, coinciding with the revamp of the website. It&#8217;s basically a reflection of me, keeping it true to Hip-Hop and defining my personality and character. There are some great collaborations on there, and the best thing is&#8230;. it&#8217;s FREE!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Swami is definitely excited about the release of \u2018The Recipe\u2019 and he has been listening to mixtapes from other artists as well. <\/p>\n<blockquote><p>I&#8217;ve been listening to a lot of mixtapes recently released. Action Bronson&#8217;s last mixtape is still getting rinsed, together with Fabolous and Joe Budden&#8217;s. I need to check out The Game&#8217;s last album, and I&#8217;m curious to see what Chip&#8217;s is like based on the reaction it&#8217;s getting.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Working as a graphic designer as well as making music, it\u2019s hard to find any spare time but when he does, what does he do with it? <\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Working and music takes up so much of my time, that when I have any spare time, it&#8217;s pure relaxation! I&#8217;m a big sports and films fan, so it&#8217;d involve watching either of those. Though right now, sleep takes priority over everything!\u201d When he is making music, it\u2019s hard to choose whether he gets a bigger buzz from being in the studio or performing.  \u201cThey&#8217;re almost two different enjoyments. Though if I had a preference, it&#8217;d be in the studio. The creative process behind creating quality music is always challenging, and it&#8217;s something I like to thrive on.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>As an Asian Hip-Hop artist, I had to get Swami\u2019s thoughts on the obvious segregation in the Asian music industry between the Bhangra scene and the more alternative music:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>You almost can&#8217;t let that define you as an artist. Bhangra&#8217;s never been a factor in my music-making process, so any segregation is almost superfluous to that. Music is universal and restricting yourself to one sound or scene keeps you limited from progression. I appreciate all the support I receive; regardless of if it&#8217;s Asian or otherwise. Concentrate on making the music, and let the media discuss on which industry\/scene\/movement it belongs to!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>A New Year means change for a lot of people so has Swami made any New Year\u2019s Resolutions?<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>They usually involve cutting down on swearing, which to be fair I&#8217;ve mellowed on the last few years! I think this year will involve getting fit and healthy&#8230; After this Christmas break, it has to be a must!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>It was a busy 2012 but 2013 looks even busier as Swami tells me what he will be up to:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Right now the focus is on releasing the mixtape, revamping the website, shooting 2-3 new videos and deciding on singles. Also, I will be looking to get out to more festivals next year. I&#8217;ve had a good taste for it in 2012, so I need to build on that<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>For his fans, he wants to leave a message,:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Thank you to all the fans, followers and friends who&#8217;ve supported me along this continuous journey! I&#8217;m only at the foothills of Everest, and will need all your on-going support to help me reach the summit. In the meantime, please purchase &#8216;Hyper&#8217; legally! It&#8217;s available on swamibaracus.bandcamp.com and costs about as much as a packet of crisps&#8230; Go healthy for one day!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/desihiphop.com\/dhh-exclusive-interview-dal-dishes-the-dirt-on-swami-baracus\/dal-dishes-the-dirt-3\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6293\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/desihiphop.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/Dal-Dishes-The-Dirt1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"Dal Dishes The Dirt\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6293\" srcset=\"https:\/\/jcsoftwaresolution.com\/desihiphop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/Dal-Dishes-The-Dirt1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/jcsoftwaresolution.com\/desihiphop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/Dal-Dishes-The-Dirt1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/jcsoftwaresolution.com\/desihiphop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/Dal-Dishes-The-Dirt1-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/jcsoftwaresolution.com\/desihiphop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/Dal-Dishes-The-Dirt1-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/jcsoftwaresolution.com\/desihiphop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/Dal-Dishes-The-Dirt1-230x230.jpg 230w, https:\/\/jcsoftwaresolution.com\/desihiphop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/Dal-Dishes-The-Dirt1-220x220.jpg 220w, https:\/\/jcsoftwaresolution.com\/desihiphop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/Dal-Dishes-The-Dirt1-160x160.jpg 160w, https:\/\/jcsoftwaresolution.com\/desihiphop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/Dal-Dishes-The-Dirt1-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/jcsoftwaresolution.com\/desihiphop\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/01\/Dal-Dishes-The-Dirt1.jpg 430w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DHH columnist Dal Kaur had a chance to sit down with UK hip hop artist Swami Baracus to give our readers some info on what he is all about in her latest edition of &#8220;Dal Dishes The Dirt&#8221;. 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