ColFax Interview; Talks New Album “DJTML”, Creative Process, Future Plans + More
I was introduced to ColFax by his manager and good friend of mine, CNot3, and ever since I’ve been a fan, and most importantly, anticipating his album “Dying Just To Make A Living.” And it’s finally here. In 10 tracks, with no features, the Phoenix up and comer did not disappoint.
To get a better perspective into Fax and his process, reasoning behind the album — I had to lock in an exclusive Q+A with him. So be sure to check that out below and then tune into the album. Fax also recently released a visual off the LP for one of the stand-out tracks, and my personal favorite; “1995.”
Check it all after the jump.
Q: For those who don’t know, who is ColFax?
Fax: “A n*gga that f*cks b*tches and gets money you know? typical rapper shit. lol Naw… ColFax is the embodiment of Duality light & dark, good & evil & showing the true nature of people with their positive qualities and negative qualities. In other words I’m no different then the people that listen to my music and that’s what make me different.”
Q: The album is finally here, how does it feel?
Fax: “It feels great to finally release this music especially due to the amount of experience I have went though that lead up to this point and the amount of time I had to put in for this project. I wanted to get this out for people to hear. But It feels great being able to connect with people from different walks of life that have shared similar experiences with me or just take interest in the music itself and is there to hear part of my life story.”
Q: My favorite joint is 1995. Tell me more about that record and the reasoning behind it.
Fax: “Well 1995 was the year I was born and it’s pretty much a culmination of my life up until now. Such as relationships with the music industry, people, women, family and my personal life. It’s a opening into my world and a conversation I’m having with myself. Think that can go over people’s head because we all do it to ourselves wether will admit it or not. Welcome to my world I’m just like you.”
Q: Why the title “Dying Just To Make A Living?”
Fax: “I don’t have a luxury lifestyle. After I get done making music I have to get my ass up the next day and go to work. I live borderline pay check to pay check like everybody else. So with that being said I know I’m not the only one that goes through this. Its a common cycle in today’s world. Most people don’t like what they’re doing for a living but they have to do it regardless to survive. Nothing in life is free, or given. You have to work to survive and that’s pretty straight forward I would say. If you’re working a dead end 9 to 5 job or you’re in college and you have no idea what your going to school for but you’re there trying to make something happen. We are all dying Just To Make a living. I mention portions of the street life and there are people in the streets right now risking their lives and freedom to make something happen for better days. This is also for them as well and my people that are going through this currently. The project symbolizes all of these issues in one and that is why this project is special. It’s for you, me, your cousin, your friends. Your brother, sister etc…”
Q: The album as a whole is very retrospective, was that your aim in terms of the substance?
Fax: “Absolutely that was my intentions — To give as much substance as possible. I don’t care to waste my words nor my time talking about meaningless shit. I’d rather give the listener something to connect to on a deeper level. Of course I have those records where i’m confident even borderline arrogant. But on the same token I hold nothing back. This time I’m turning the mirror on myself and showing the audience my issues I’ve had to go through in my life. I think artist can fear showing that vulnerability because it’s really putting yourself out there to be “judged”. That’s the biggest thing we deal with together as a society. We are all human at the end and I’m just like everyone else.”
Q: What can fans expect in the coming months?
Fax: “More music, More visuals, and some features as well. More importantly true consistency.I want to be able to give my art at a high quality level to people who are going to take notice. Right now you see the promo clips I did for the project and that’s something I will continue to do. I’m not like these other artist out here. No shots, but that’s me being completely honest. I am going to that next level of separating myself and really going down my own lane.”
Moderator: Mike DeBlasio
