The NBA and Hip Hop has always had a close connection. We will just see how close that connection is on February 14 in Dallas, Tx as the Mavericks play host to this year's 2010 NBA All-Star Game. As with any hosting city, the parties and events converge and literally take over the city. Dallas hip hop celebrities/hosts (Play N Skillz, Inertia, Bone, Treal Lee & Prince Rick) will not miss out on all the festivities and the in-coming celebs hitting town this weekend.
Quick Dallas Fort Worth: How did you connect with Play-N-Skillz and their G4 Muzik record label?
Inertia: Most people think it was a lucky overnight hookup or favoritism, but I spent a lot of years grinding on the streets. I do everything I can to build up my name by performing and networking at all of the conferences, showcases and hot spots. I always try to keep my name relevant, and I guess that helped me eventually connect with [Play-N-Skillz]. There are always out-of-towners that can see you perform and be impressed, but once they leave the city they forget about you, so I am blessed to be able to connect with real people from D-FW who made it.
Quick Dallas Fort Worth: How would you describe your rap style for those people who haven't heard you yet?
Inertia: I would say my style is a mixture of the animated energy of Ludacris with the twisting ability of Twista. I try to apply my own flow to songs whether it's straight-up rap, pop or even a funny track. Sometimes I make records for the streets, but I also work on making different songs for all fans.
