Guido is the Vice President of Prolifik Records, (which is an Indie label formed by One Up and himself) as well as The Executive Producer for Not a Crook Productions (a freelance production/beat leasing company). All of the work performed is done in Wichita, KS. Guido has worked with top notch artists from across the U.S. and Europe and looks forward to adding more to that list. He was born in Chula Vista (San Diego) CA of Spanish decent with strong French & Native American ties. He has lived in many states and foreign countries growing up giving him an open mind when it comes to the culture of music. Guido, has been creating hip-hop since age 9 or so. He started in Phoenix, AZ with his uncle Ray Syfe of The Flood at house parties and rocking open mic shows. Later as a young teen he developed his skill through the love and passion he has for the culture. Known primarily as a freestyle emcee and a battle rapper in the streets earned Guido several opportunities to demonstrate his skills. For several years he demenstrated his commitment by tearing into local riff-raff in freestyle battles anywhere he could and on the local hip-hop radio station, Power 93.9. For about a month as he held the title of Friday Night Freestyle Champ. Since the idea being censored to death wasn't his idea of truly "spittin", he decided to venture into other aspects of the bussiness. As time passes so does creative aspects and ambitions. Tired of the same old shit being pushed by the major label A&R's, Guido decided to step in and contribute his art to the actual hip-hop culture itself.He does so with the hopes of diversifying a bland market of ignorance and conformity by offering substance & a sense of individualism within the music he creates. For starts where did the name Guido come from?
A few years back a close friend of mine, his mother passed away and his whole fam was at the services, including his uncle an old school black panther from Long Beach, CA. Well, of course I showed up to pay my respects dressed fresh in an all black pin-striped suit w/the italian leather shoes and matching coat. his uncle spots me from across the room and shouts "Hey! Guido!...... Guido! Lookin fresh man!". The name just stuck with me ever since.
Where are you reppin KS or AZ?
Neither bruh. AZ is just where I learned the trade and developed the love for hip-hop while staying with my uncle during summers between grades. an KS? I feel as if I am in no position to represent a whole city full of different people with different ideas and opinions. So its not up to me to rep wichita, its up to wichita to rep me.
It known you been a freestyle battle rapper in your city. Any interest on taking that a bigger level and try to contend with some other emcees from both coasts?
Nope. Not at all.
Instead of doing something else what made you want to make music?
Today originality, artistic concept, and depth are extinct in the music industry. I wanted and still want to make relevant hip-hop with an artistic approach, solid subject matter and thorough content...... put meaning back into music. dig?
Yea man. Who were the most influential rappers you ever heard that made you get into music?
1.Immortal Technique, Necro, Big L, the old Eminem & Royce da 5'9", Nas , The Game, X-Raided, Ice-T & NWA
With you label, Prolifik Records, What is your main agenda for 09?
Hit every notable mixtape. we out this year to gain national exposure.
Any new projects coming out?
We got a compilation lp in the works. nothing final as far as a release date goes.
Any features?
Yea, of course my right-hand man and the other half "The Prolifix", 1 UP. also, local artist RedKnowz, Miami's "The Movement", The Natural Ivan Diaz aka ConIvan, from San Diego, and a few more talented artists
What type of beats do you typically lean towards when making them?
However I'm feeling at the time, I make the opposite. when I'm pissed I lace some smoov r n b, or laid back I throw down something hype. An its always gon be a GUIDO styled track. Takin the best elements from west coast, east coast, the derty, and the mid-west. AMERICAN HIP-HOP.
Are you more interested in production or rapping?
I think i found my calling in hip-hop composing and producing.
What do you usually make your beats with?
I couldnt do what I do without using Propellerheads Reason, Recycle, Sony Acid Pro 7, all the Waves plugins, Izoptope Ozone, Roland Alpha Juno-1, Akai MPD 36, M-Audio Delta 10/10 soundcard, 16 channel Mackie micline/mixer,M-Audio ex66 monitors and an HP qaud-core w/Intel ViiV technology running Vista 64x as a workstation. if one of any of these things were to crap out on me, i would need to replace it before i could continue do anything musically.
Are you disapointed in HipHop nower days or impressed with it?
Impressed.......with what little there is. 87% of it has gone pop. I dont F*x wit pop.
If you can hop in a time machine ..what year of hiphop would you go to? and why?
F*ck the past its about tomorrow.
Does you agenda include trying to change whats going on nowerdays?
Obviously.
Name one thing you would like to abolish from Hip Hop?
MTV
If you had to compare yourself to any producer ..who would it be?
I'm not gonna lie. i bite a bit off of dre, but I cant compare to the doc.
Here at Soldya Muzik we like to ask our features some questions that really are out of the norm. We do this because it gives the fans a broader outlook on you.So lets get it cracking .... Lets keep it real ..will Obama change anything?
He'll change everything. already started too.
Will 09 be more autotune and 808's or more originality?
If I knew the future I'd be out in vegas gambling
Who is the wackest rapper of 2008?
too many!!do i have to choose jus one?!
Who would win in a battle ...Serius Jones or Cassidy?
Serius. Cassidy hot but seriously
Back To The Norm....... Name 1 song you've done that will have the Soldya Muzik viewers hooked!?
"9 Different Hustles" by "The Prolifix" vocals by 1Up
Thanks for hollering at us and in closing give any shoutouts...F.U.'S or whatevers clever?
Big Ups to THE FLOOD, THE MOVEMENT, M.E. & G.I., REGGO, BOWDRE, REDKNOWS, THE NATURAL, MY BRO IN CALI
DOWNLOAD "9 DIFFERENT HUSTLES"
VISIT GUIDO'S MYSPACE HERE
A few years back a close friend of mine, his mother passed away and his whole fam was at the services, including his uncle an old school black panther from Long Beach, CA. Well, of course I showed up to pay my respects dressed fresh in an all black pin-striped suit w/the italian leather shoes and matching coat. his uncle spots me from across the room and shouts "Hey! Guido!...... Guido! Lookin fresh man!". The name just stuck with me ever since.
Where are you reppin KS or AZ?
Neither bruh. AZ is just where I learned the trade and developed the love for hip-hop while staying with my uncle during summers between grades. an KS? I feel as if I am in no position to represent a whole city full of different people with different ideas and opinions. So its not up to me to rep wichita, its up to wichita to rep me.
It known you been a freestyle battle rapper in your city. Any interest on taking that a bigger level and try to contend with some other emcees from both coasts?
Nope. Not at all.
Instead of doing something else what made you want to make music?
Today originality, artistic concept, and depth are extinct in the music industry. I wanted and still want to make relevant hip-hop with an artistic approach, solid subject matter and thorough content...... put meaning back into music. dig?
Yea man. Who were the most influential rappers you ever heard that made you get into music?
1.Immortal Technique, Necro, Big L, the old Eminem & Royce da 5'9", Nas , The Game, X-Raided, Ice-T & NWA
With you label, Prolifik Records, What is your main agenda for 09?
Hit every notable mixtape. we out this year to gain national exposure.
Any new projects coming out?
We got a compilation lp in the works. nothing final as far as a release date goes.
Any features?
Yea, of course my right-hand man and the other half "The Prolifix", 1 UP. also, local artist RedKnowz, Miami's "The Movement", The Natural Ivan Diaz aka ConIvan, from San Diego, and a few more talented artists
What type of beats do you typically lean towards when making them?
However I'm feeling at the time, I make the opposite. when I'm pissed I lace some smoov r n b, or laid back I throw down something hype. An its always gon be a GUIDO styled track. Takin the best elements from west coast, east coast, the derty, and the mid-west. AMERICAN HIP-HOP.
Are you more interested in production or rapping?
I think i found my calling in hip-hop composing and producing.
What do you usually make your beats with?
I couldnt do what I do without using Propellerheads Reason, Recycle, Sony Acid Pro 7, all the Waves plugins, Izoptope Ozone, Roland Alpha Juno-1, Akai MPD 36, M-Audio Delta 10/10 soundcard, 16 channel Mackie micline/mixer,M-Audio ex66 monitors and an HP qaud-core w/Intel ViiV technology running Vista 64x as a workstation. if one of any of these things were to crap out on me, i would need to replace it before i could continue do anything musically.
Are you disapointed in HipHop nower days or impressed with it?
Impressed.......with what little there is. 87% of it has gone pop. I dont F*x wit pop.
If you can hop in a time machine ..what year of hiphop would you go to? and why?
F*ck the past its about tomorrow.
Does you agenda include trying to change whats going on nowerdays?
Obviously.
Name one thing you would like to abolish from Hip Hop?
MTV
If you had to compare yourself to any producer ..who would it be?
I'm not gonna lie. i bite a bit off of dre, but I cant compare to the doc.
Here at Soldya Muzik we like to ask our features some questions that really are out of the norm. We do this because it gives the fans a broader outlook on you.So lets get it cracking .... Lets keep it real ..will Obama change anything?
He'll change everything. already started too.
Will 09 be more autotune and 808's or more originality?
If I knew the future I'd be out in vegas gambling
Who is the wackest rapper of 2008?
too many!!do i have to choose jus one?!
Who would win in a battle ...Serius Jones or Cassidy?
Serius. Cassidy hot but seriously
Back To The Norm....... Name 1 song you've done that will have the Soldya Muzik viewers hooked!?
"9 Different Hustles" by "The Prolifix" vocals by 1Up
Thanks for hollering at us and in closing give any shoutouts...F.U.'S or whatevers clever?
Big Ups to THE FLOOD, THE MOVEMENT, M.E. & G.I., REGGO, BOWDRE, REDKNOWS, THE NATURAL, MY BRO IN CALI
DOWNLOAD "9 DIFFERENT HUSTLES"
VISIT GUIDO'S MYSPACE HERE
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