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Keeping
you in the loop
Biko
Kennedy,Youthlink Writer
"The
title that I'm chasing, nobody has ever
had it, because if I were chasing something
that someone already has, I'd have to do
what they've done, and I'm not trying to
do that," said Richard 'Richie Loops'
Webb concerning his path to success and
his desire to achieve what his counterparts
haven't.
Inspired
by the artistry of Lil' Wayne and the creativity
of Shaggy, Loops aims to create havoc within
the dancehall arena, redefining the possibilities
of lyrical expression. Here's what he had
to say to Youthlink.
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RICHIE
LOOP
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Youthlink
(YL): In your earlier years you were a dancer,
with your mother having dance classes. Why
didn't you pursue dancing professionally?
Richie
Loops (RL): After being to numerous
parties and dancing to various beats, I
thought to myself, 'Why not make a rhythm
for me to dance to?' I did and it came out
fairly good so I decided to stick to it.
YL:
You once dreamt of becoming an automotive
designer, what caused the shift?
RL:
Within Jamaica the facilities aren't available
to pursue automotive designing. It was mostly
in Japan and the United States, and I didn't
want to move away from my family and friends.
YL:
What made you decide to transition from
being just a producer to an artiste as well?
RL:
I was really encouraged by a friend of mine
after I voiced on the chorus of one of Beenie
Man's songs.
YL:
You were inspired to write and record 'My
Cupp' after viewing an interview Lil' Wayne
did. Would you say you are a fan of his
music?
RL:
Definitely! Lyrically and musically he's
just ... amazing. I would be underestimating
his persona ... he's a genius!
YL:
Did you have great expectations for the
'My Cupp' single, seeing that you previously
recorded tracks that weren't as successful?
RL:
No, life has taught me to expect the unexpected.
YL:
Reggae Sumfest, your first year performing,
what was that like and what did that experience
mean to you?
RL:
The experience was just crazy. I had always
wanted to perform in front of a large crowd
and it really helped in pumping my confidence
and preparing me for international crowds,
which will definitely be larger!
YL:
If your life were to be scripted as a movie,
what would be the title and why?
RL:
'What's in my Cupp' ... (lol) It doesn't
represent the beverage that's in there but
depicts my persona; a really crazy/weird
person (lol). People need to understand
that the 'cup' phenomenon doesn't necessarily
refer to alcohol because people's cup may
be filled with the Holy Spirit 'til it overflows.
So what's in your cup? (lol)
YL:
How do you deal with female attention and
distinguish between ladies who like you
for being Richie Loops and those who like
you for being Richard Webb?
RL:
It's really hard to distinguish, but for
right now, I'm just going with the flow.
YL:
What's the first thing you notice/admire
in a woman?
RL:
Her attire. Unquestionably, she has to be
well put together.
YL:
What do you think is the biggest misconception
about Richie Loops?
RL:
That I'm a one-hit wonder.
YL:
What words of wisdom did your mother share
with you that have stuck with you thus far?
RL:
Never give up!
A
NUMBER OF THINGS
4
entertainers you've admired throughout your
career
- Lil'
Wayne
- Busy
Signal
- Lady
Gaga
- Shaggy
3
words to describe Richie Loops' life
Focused,
dedicated and determined
2
songs we should be listening to for summer
1
year from now what would your ideal life
be like?
I'd
have a beautiful home with happiness revolving
around the hearts of my family, friends
and fans.
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