#RookieOfAtlanta Interview w/ @DonKhaoss

Don Khaoss sits in a chair in a house reminiscent of a PeeWee Longway video. I met up with the YP/LiveLife artist in mid December to talk about everything from music to life. The house starts filling up with members of the rap clique Thrashet and they start talking to me about what they got going on music wise. It gets to a point where they start talking about an incident the night before at a club. They get so loud I had to tell Don and they got quieter. Welcome to the mind of Don Khaoss.

1. Where are you from?

- Staten Island NY Richmond County

2. Do you classify yourself as an Atlanta rapper or a NY rapper?

- Neither a blend.

3. When did you fall in love with rap?

- In the 10th grade I started battle rapping I'm 5'9 but I'm carry myself in a certain way that I can still punch you.

4. How did you start rapping? 

- I liked the attention plus I'm undefeated.

5. Would you still battle rap?

- Hell yeah who want it? 

6. How old were you when you really started taking music seriously?

At 17. 

7. Are you the only person in your family that is musically inclined?

- No we are all musically inclined. My sister Bria is a singer who has been recognized by other major artists. My father has a Grammy nod also. 

8.  Were you always interested in music?

- Yeah I always loved music. 

9. What was the first song you wrote? 

- It was a freestyle. (Says best freestyle ever) 

10. What type of beats of do you like to rap over?

- Any type I'm versatile. 

11. Have you ever had a beat stolen from you? 

- Well from my first video DTF was from Jordan Diddy. Sonny Digital even though that's my brother it wasn't good. Future wanted us to hold on to it but we didn't. Let the people choose.

When are you dropping the full 100s On The Table video and Song and what do you plan on doing with it? 

- Very shortly and I have a special guest on the remix. 

12. What type of artist are you? 

- Don Khaoss I'm liable to spazz and Splurge especially at midnight. 

13. If you had to listen to one Mixtape and album for the rest of your life what would it be? 

- My current ones. Controlled Khaoss Dropping soon and on Feb 15th (Splurge Day) KhaossAtMidnight2 

14. What producers fit your sound?

- Any producers who know who know their sound like Sonny Digital. 

15. Do you like writing?

- I feed off of vibes. 

Do you think rap beef can help artists? 

- It might help people that need it but they don't want it with me. 

16. What is one of your favorite tracks you have dropped? 

- 100s On The Table and I liked my verse on Gas Bags and Snitch and So Much Going On.

17. How long does it take you to record?

- Not long I'm in and out. 

18. What do you want your legacy to be?

- I want my legacy to be keep god first take care of family and live life.

19. What is Live Life and YP?

- A family and a worldwide movement.

20. Would you sign to a label or stay independent?

- Money Talks. 

21. Is what your doing now going to benefit you 10 years from now?

- Most definitely. 

22. What experiences in life have made you who you are today?

- My journey.

23. When everything is said and done what do you want GOD to say to you?

- Well Done my son.