uEmcee: First things first "Tha Advocate" how did the name come about? There is usually something very Interesting about an emcees name.

Tha Advocate: Well I get asked that all the time ....its because I am an opinionated person ..I stand up for what I believe in ..I am a true advocate. It reflects me personally and in my music. Also advocate stands for another days obstacles conquered at the extreme. Which basically means I can do anything!

uEmcee: What brings you to the rap game, do your recall who or what It was that first Inspired your to pick up a microphone?

Tha Advocate: I am In the rap game for a change! a positive one ...andIn the burgh (newburgh) I used to run wit this cat named hakeem. He got me started more. I always used to write but he kinda broke my cherry wIt this shit....had me actually freestyling ..and doing me. After that It went from a hobby to my life.

uEmcee: How long have you been putting It down?

Tha Advocate: I been spittin since like 95....and each year It got a little more serious for me. Now Its my life 4 real. I am Into music on the productiIon,engineering,spittiIn,everything.

uEmcee: According to your profIle It looks like the underground has been good to you. Featured In several hip-hop magazines and websites. Where do you see yourself In the next year? We would say next fIve years but a lot can happen with In a years time.

Tha Advocate: I hate to put a time limit on success. I dont know where I'll be ..hopefully still alive....I can say that I want to be In the game...getting more recognition....getting my name and music out there...and hopefully gettIng a great deal.

uEmcee: The track "Break Ya Heart" Is that all you? I mean producing, editing the whole nine?

Tha Advocate: Well I produced the beat..I arranged the song ,wrote my verse and wrote the hook. I had also featured anpther artist on there who wrote his 16 bars. After that I stayed In the studio with the engineer lIke I always do and called the whole mix down.

uEmcee: How did you come up with the track?

Tha Advocate: Cause I always envisioned a song like that. I started making the beat around the concept ... of slapping the haters back. Thats what It Is breaking the hearts of the haters...also ...I have to say that song .... honestly Isnt even the best to come from me....there Is gonna be so much more...soon they will be posted on my site..and uEmcee.

uEmcee: What is the Independent/underground rap scene like In New York

Tha Advocate: Its tuff.....Its hard..everyone wants to be an mc...u have to be hungry and feel u r one of the best. Thats why alot of my raps are agressive and slick....to try to outdo the others. There is alot of mc's trying to get on...thats basically It In a nutshell.

uEmcee: This is a off the cuff questions but what do you expect to get from the rap game? Some kats are doing It for the ladies, some for the fortune, and some for the love of the fans. Which are you?

Tha Advocate: I am doing It to be known. I want to make music that people can feel for all occasions...basically I want to be the advice and shoulder to cry on. I want to be known and respected for my talent. The fans are Important...In a world of hate the love would be nice...also money....I cant keep working these jobs that wont get me anywhere ya know....I need to live my dream.

uEmcee: Do you have any gigs coming up? Let us know what days we need to mark off on our calendars.

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Send me any responses..I love to hear from fans or listeners...I am open minded to compliments and critism ... cha know ...u r talking to an advocate here... holla....also thanks to uEmcee.com for this Interview...and feature....!