Nylon Trax has started “Conversations” a question and answer interview featuring Nylon Trax artists and collaborators.
“Conversions” proposes the same 10 questions to each artist but the focal point is not on the questions but lies the in their in-depth and inspiring answers.
Nylon Trax “Conversations”, putting a face on House Music…
First up we have Johnny Blackouts aka Adam Warped in support of his freshman release on Nylon Trax “Jark Dazz”.
1. Would you please give the reader a little family background i.e.; Place of Birth, Current City you based in etc…
Johnny Blackout: Born in Flint, Michigan in the beginning of the Disco era and weaned on my father’s psychedelic rock records as well as my moms funk, soul, and disco 8-Tracks. Currently living in Austin Texas by way of San Francisco and via Brooklyn.
2. What are your short and long term goals?
JB: Short term -to increase my studio output and get to touring
Again. Long Term- interested in scoring films and music supervision
3. Passions and/or interest aside from music?
JB: I’m a total foodie, collector of bad tattoos, and whiskey aficionado.
4. Who has inspired you and why? It could be Artists, Bands, Activists, Politicians, Family Members, Teachers etc…
JB: I received a Jaymz Nylon mixtape in the early 90’s (perhaps from the store “House” on the lower east side, I forget) that completely turned me on to a life long love of proper deep house music. Big musical inspirations also would be Hardkiss, The Idjut Boys, Prince, Chicken Lips, Wicked Crew, The Chocolate Factory NYC, etc.
5. What message or advice you would like to give to music consumers/fans?
JB: Open you mind, challenge yourself, grow!
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6. Would you say that you lead a well-balanced life if so how do you stay centered? If not what changes would you make to achieve your desired result? Examples; Read more, exercise, better sleeping habits, more time with loved ones etc…
JB: I should hit the gym more often.
7. Name 3 or more of your favorite self-produced tracks or releases. Artist Name “Track Name” Label.
JB: Johnny Blackouts “Broken” Whiskey Pickle
Johnny Blackouts “Down The Hatch” Not So Fast
Johnny Blackouts “The Ballad Of Heaven Hill” Degrees Of Separation
8. Name 3 or more of your favorite tracks produced by others. Artist Name “Track Name” Label.
JB: A Certain Ratio “Be What You Wanna Be” A&M
Future Sound Of London “Papua New Guinea” Jumpin’ and Pumpin’
Chicken Lips “He Not In”
9. Where would you like to live and why, City, Beach or Rural(Farm Area)?
JB: I’d like to live some where on the coast of the Mediterranean eventually, it’s gorgeous and the food is amazing and healthy.
10. What is more important, the sharing of music or the format in which music is shared?
JB: The music is most the important, format is just a mere formality of delivery. I support whatever it takes to deliver the music be it vinyl, digital, or even carrier pigeon.
11. JB: I feel like I should add that I like both kinds of music both
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