Interview with Skeme

State ya name & where your from for the lames that dont know you...?

Skeme and Inglewood, Ca.

When did you start rapping & who are your most influential artist?

I started at 16/17 most influential would have to be Pac, Wayne, and T.I.

You have done a lot of mixtapes. Which one is your favorite & why?

Pistols and Palm Trees is my favorite as of right now even though the streets haven't heard it just yet. Its shows the growth as an artist and just as a man in general. I'm in love with that one right now.

What is the hottest mixtape or album to drop in 2010 in your opinion?

I'm going to say Drake's "Thank Me Later" for albums and Wiz Khalifa's "Kush & Orange Juice"

What LA artist do you bump?

Cire, Dom Kennedy, UNI, YG, Nipsey Hussle, Yung Brodee, H.O.P.E., The Rejectz, Tyga

Lebron , Kobe or MJ?

MJ of course. But out of Kobe or Lebron I'm rolling with Lebron.

Any hidden talents? I heard you hoop

Yea the jumpshot is still falling. But other than that no. I've heard I'm good at sex though so that's what's up.

When will your latest mixtape Pistols & Palm Trees drop?

I'm lookin like late July/early August. Just want to make sure everything is right for the fans.

What accomplishment are you the most proud of so far?

Haven't accomplished anything quite yet. The Ozone article and XXL joints are pretty cool though.

At the end of your career, what do you want to be remember for?

Aunthenticity. I want people to hear "me" on every song.

Any Shoutouts?

SOX Gang or don't bang. Cire, Lite, Goof, Roosevelt, EJ, Wayne, Earl, and Nano.

Words to the Haters?

Bulletz...

Final Thoughts?

1 life 1 love Pistols and Palm Trees is on the way!

Thank you to Skeme. Make sure you keep up with him @Skeme & http://www.skemetheduke.com/