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The
Plastik Gangstaz TNR: Please tell us about the group… a brief history of how you got together and where did the name come from? PG: We originally started as a sideline studio project when DJ Evizu and MC Moshino Blade used to write TV jingles. Having the freedom to do and say what they wanted broke up the monotony of having to work to a brief. The name was a passing comment made by a friend who heard some of the early material and it just seemed to fit perfectly with the direction we had in mind. As it developed, the potential to produce a full-on live show became clearer,
and with the introduction of the rest of the band: P-Sizzle
(Drums), Blas’ Radius (Bass), The Pimp Renegade (Vocals),
and MC MK-1, the project has expanded into what it is now. TNR: For our readers, who may not have heard of you before, please describe your sound/style and influences. PG: Most of the beats and samples could be associated
with Classic Hip Hop or There's a continuity throughout the album where
we tackle all kinds of issues that people go through growing
up, and in everyday life.
The majority of what we talk about is based upon true
fact, either experienced by us or observed through other people.
In short it’s the journey of ‘Eugene (Geekboy)
Kowalski’ a down and out who suffered a painful school
life. As events
unfold he eventually transforms himself into the ever-extrovert
MC, ‘Moshino Blade’, and together with the rest
of the Plastik Gangstaz, goes head to head with the formidable
Hoodrat Crew… To
fill the gaps, you’d have to listen to the album or come
see the show! TNR:
What have you got coming up between now and Christmas…? PG: Since the summer we've mainly been rehearsing up
new songs and building up the set.
It’s all in a really good place now so we're hoping
to get ourselves involved in the university circuit.
We've worked hard to get the story across in the live
format and think we can give people an even better full on show
now. Keep your eye
on our twitter for details and bookings can be made through
our myspace page. Other than that, we're also due to go back into the studio to put the
finishing touches on the album and maybe make a few tweeks to
the mixes. TNR: What has been your favourite gig so far and why? PG: We’ve played at various venues including the
Ministry Of Sound, TNR: What has been the biggest success Plastik Gangstaz have achieved so far? PG: Sticking to our (proverbial) guns! It might sound
strange but we’ve chosen to take a complex route in order
to try and stand out and be different.
That route has a habit of bringing a lot of creative
dilemmas to the table, which can make things pretty difficult
to keep a grip on sometimes. Luckily though, we all see the common goal
and are confident that we have something pretty unique that
people are gonna get, and that success alone keeps us pushin'
on with relatively few fall outs!!
We’ve also been recognised by the charity ‘Bullying
PG: The stage show is already in the making… we’re
looking at a new direction for live shows which would mean playing
in the Theatre environment as well as regular gigs in Pubs and
Clubs… TNR: Ask, & Answer ONE question you have always wanted to be asked in an interview... Q: Does P-Sizzle really shave his Scrotum before every performance? A:
Yes! TNR: Is there anything else you wish to add and share with the readers of The New Roxette? PG: We are currently looking for a VJ to get involved
with the project…if there’s anyone out there then
message us through the website! Thanks
for talking to The New Roxette guys and all the best. ww.youtube.com/plastikgangstaz
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