The album received regular circulation from Pandora Radio and garnered Antix a fan base in the United States, particularly with his track 'Hands Up'. Why did you choose Hip-Hop? Every single place that I have lived and visited is part of who I am. The track saw commercial success, reaching No. Sometimes its the concept first; sometimes a melody; sometimes a chorus or a profound lyric. The unique style of Antix is simply a step above, drawing from the intellectual flows and lyrical grit of acts like Public Enemy.
It is literally talking over a beat and telling your story. These places have shaped my opinion of the world, which I now share back with it. When I was 17, my mum died, and I desperately needed my outlet. In 2014, Antix entered the Urban Charts again, in the top ten, with 'Bad Dreams'. But there's contempt in the air, so I kick a rap And to my friends, thank you very much But keep your doubts to yourself, trust I have enough Because this is my vision, my dream, my truth So sit back and just clap as I fly through Nothing more, nothing less, just show your teeth Apart from this shit, I ain't got no release I'm on the edge of the precipice looking out Long way to stop So why can't I stop looking down? Can you describe what the winners will expect to hear and how different are both albums to each other? In your own words, your own way, to anyone who will listen.
I get fans telling me all the time that they feel like they know me after hearing them. Antix was a featured artist on with this and his next releases 'Smile' and 'Breathless', the latter which also saw support from Record of the Day and 's Fresh on the Net. Archived from on April 17, 2014. It came in the form of lyricism, and playing around over very simple beats that a friend and I cooked up. That is exactly what I wanted to do.
Antix released his debut album Flammable Grammar in November 2010. The journey from there to completion is what varies from track to track. I am deeply influenced by world instruments and classical music. Body LrichTextContainer ol ul {list-style-type:circle;line-height:normal;}. No one place has been more impactful than the other.
The album received regular circulation from and garnered Antix a fan base in the , particularly with his track 'Hands Up'. The unique style of Antix is simply a step above and his sound is a revival of what has been lost in hip hop for some time. Every country that I have grown up in has left its mark on me; from the people I have met, to the food that I have eaten, to the politics and societies I have experienced, to the music that I have listened to. My story, my struggles, my outlook on the world, and my journey to changing it. Now, I rarely find influence from the hip hop world. Antix lost his mother to cancer at the age of seventeen and is now an ambassador for the Rarer Cancer Foundation. Pandora Radio in the United States gave regular circulation to the album and in particular the track 'Hands Up'.
Which country has inspired you most, musically? My musical influences have changed drastically and rapidly over the last few years. . Every single song starts in my head. His early musical influences came from his diverse upbringing, as well as hip-hop artists of the early 1990s onwards such as Nas, 2Pac, the Wu-Tang Clan, Eminem, and Outkast. You're more a summer breeze, so blow the fuck away Born narrow-minded School I Einsteined it Too bright for the shadows I had to jive with So Mr. Sadly I do not know any. I'm on the edge of the precipice looking out, long way to drop So why can't I stop looking down? And every dog has its day: todays mine So whoof whoof motherfucker, I'm gonna take my time I'm gonna jet pack Sky rocket to the top There's certain things in life you just can't stop And to my friends: Thank you very much With or without you though i don't give a fuck Supernova, yeah the exploder Light out the planet Got a couple things to show ya And to teach you so listen very close Coz i won't say it twice There it is There is goes So keep the lights on dear, I'll be flying through Come, come, hear the words of a typhoon I'm a hailstorm Split your head right open Inject thoughts in your brain before you die broken Yeah I'm wide open to interpretation My name is antix Here to save your nation And you can die of patience so i have none Expelled that like the smoke in my black lungs And I'll be home dear You can bet on it Shift the world: Antix the tectonic I got a noose around my neck Yeah, shit, he's tight strung So hang me out to dry coz I'm just about done In fact i am done: Goodnight Kill the beat Kill the rhythm Let the time tick I love the silence It bestills my violence And there's a lot of rage in my soul So i hide it And to my friends Thank you very much And this time around: it's nothing but love I'm more sure than microphones More live than cultures More ready than ever to attack you fucking vultures You want my flesh: ask nice I'm the giving type Put you whack rappers on my track just to kill my hype Shall I compare thee to a summer's day? Body LrichTextContainer ol ul ul {list-style-type:square;line-height:normal;}.
The journey is the most rewarding part of all. Body LrichTextContainer ol ol ul {list-style-type:square;line-height:normal;}. Alex Nimier, better known by his stage name Antix, is a British-Jordanian Hip hop artist, known for discussing political, social, and personal issues such as his relationship with his now-deceased mother. Antix lost his mother to cancer at the age of seventeen and is now an ambassador for the Rarer Cancer Foundation. The next one coming in 2014 will be an evolution also. Body LrichTextContainer ul ul {list-style-type:circle;line-height:normal;}. Antix played a number of high-profile shows in such as Hollywood's , performing with artists such as and.
Antix was also added to the 2015 line-up, alongside the likes of , and , and saw support from publications such as the for his 'Afshin's Song' project. I told my friends I would dance with dance with the wind I told them all, thank you much I told my world, you're here for me I told them all, leave me be So I flipped off the edge Yes I fucking flew And if a man can't jump What's a man to do? My ultimate aim is to compose my music with an orchestra at my disposal… but that is just a little bit down the road yet! The track saw commercial success, reaching No. But I would love to learn about some… recommendations? His next release 'Come Home' in 2015 was chosen as the Track of the Week with and saw additional support from the likes of and. Shunning the bravado and materialism of so many of his contemporaries, Antix is a man with a message. Hip hop started out as one of the most visceral and raw forms of musical communication.
That is what the music I write is all about. His early musical influences came from his diverse upbringing, as well as hip-hop artists of the early 1990s onwards such as , , the , , and. I take the idea, communicate it the best way that I can, and bring it into life with the help of Bobby Rich and Glen Wallis, my producers. Great answers — proof of your lyrical talent … and grammar might I add — no spell check needed! These albums are an insight into who I am. The award winning Short Film Broken Song will give you an idea of where some of the Irish talent are at.
In 2014, Antix entered the Music Week Urban Charts again, in the top ten, with 'Bad Dreams'. The 'Afshin's Song' project was funded through the platform. I pull no punches, tell it how it is, and deliver it in a way which is accessible and impactful to the listener. Shunning the bravado and materialism of so many of his contemporaries; Antix is a man with a message. Archived from on May 4, 2012.