What makes Ricky Bats continue?
The Bronx is heavily known within the Hip Hop Culture, and Music for having hard working and impactful figures that captivated many with their skillset, creativity, and energy.
Most def’n had the opportunity to chop’it up with one of the best in the independent circuit with Bronx Native; Ricky Bats. He has a new album coming soon, and currently just dropped the single and music video; “How Real Is That?!!!”
Ricky Bats, beloved definitely appreciate you giving us your time, off the rip with that funny yet, serious line; “N_____s be Suckin’ their teeth, you got a slow leak, what you got a flat?!!!!…” do you feel Hip Hop Music has lost its way with having “Fun” in the bars, or it’s the sign of the times it’s returning with the way the lyrics have been written by artists as of late?
RB: Hip Hop was based off of having fun.
Once it started getting into the gangsta style of music, it turned more into the street music, and with the modern day rap music, I hear less witty lines in it.
With you directing, and editing your own music video, do you feel artists should go more that route, or is it one of those “If Need be” type decisions?
RB: I think as an artist you need to know everything in this music industry in order to understand it better. It’s just more than studio and recording your records. There’s understanding the business. I’m still learning the business aspect to it.
I got into directing and shooting my own videos, because I feel like no one could express my vision more than me. And plus my life is so random. That a video guy or director is not gonna be around at all times with me and capture certain moments. So whoever’s with me at the time, I’ll give them the camera and they can record and get thos random moments.
How was it working with Hip Hop Legend; Fredro Starr on the track, what was the over/under with the beat selection?
RB: It’s always a dope experience working with Dro.
Shit he’s a legend!
If we’re not recording in the studio together, he will send me a batch of beats, and I go through them.
“How Real Is That?!!!!” on Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/track/7pBiUWoLkQQqCs1I7BO05d?si=7M3osTpSTZ6p7NBTr3EMXw
For your upcoming album; “100 Bats” what should we expect, and any chance you lets us know of the surprising features?
RB: I have no major features on this album. Other than Fredro Starr (Producer), I have two artists that are on this project l’ve worked with, Brigavelli she’s a dope R&B singer. She’s on four records on the album, and I have this young artist i’ve been working with as well, R Hoody.
Now being the vet in Hip Hop, as well as a potent figure in the Independent Circuit, what else do you feel is needed for you to still maintain your stance in the culture?
RB: Just growing!!!
Not staying stagnant at the same level.
Take a chance and being creative with music, marketing and promoting.
Staying consistent. ‘Cause once you stay consistent, you could notice the difference with everyone else that isn’t consistent.
Do you feel streaming numbers can hinder an artist’s talent, and with that could be the one of the factors why some music that’s out today seems “Mediocre”?
RB: I don’t think streaming numbers can hinder talent. Talent is talent and numbers’ are numbers… Again, it comes down to marketing and promoting. Streaming is not paying artist what we they deserve. It’s a different day and age with this music industry. Gotta invest your money into your project to maximize the potential growth. Streaming is one aspect of the industry.
Talent is another.
What’s your take on the current state of Hip Hop Music vs the Hip Hop Culture?
RB: Nowadays, Hip Hop Music is what the radio stations are making it to be, the same style songs, and not enough talent being pushed to the public. I really don’t like what’s going on now, and it seems to be an agenda pushed behind it. Also, the underground market is “flaming up” on a good note. I like that role for authentic Hip Hop Music to be displayed within the CULTURE.
Last, what’s the most impactful thing you want your fans to take away from your music career?
RB: Everything is not glitz & glamour.
There’s a lot of work and grind that needs to be put in behind the senes. Consistency is the key and you have to put the work in regardless if there’s support or not.
Now #MYCreatives, I’ve listen to the track about 4 times, and it’s definitely a #ReemoApproved track, as well as honestly can’t wait to hear his upcoming album; “100 Bats”.
On that note #MyCreatives, ON TO THE NEXT!!!!
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