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Mikhail Stukov: So M.A.R, tell us a little about yourself, where your from? When did you first become interested in music? When did you incorporated the name M.A.R ?
M.A.R.: IM M.A.R. AKA MR #LIGHTUPPP IM A RAPPER FROM N BRIDGEPORT CT. AT A VERY YOUNG AGE JUST HEARING MY MOM & OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS PLAYING MUSIC GROWING UP I FELL IN LOVE WITH IT I ALSO BEGAN DJ'ING AT THE AGE OF 12 THAT'S WHEN I REALLY FELL IN LOVE WITH MUSIC. ITS FUNNY I NEVER HAD A NICKNAME GROWING UP BUT WHEN I ACTUALLY DECIDED I WAS GOING TO BE A ARTIST I DIDNT WANT TO FALL IN THE TRAP OF USING A FAKE NAME LIKE ALL THE OTHERS SO I TOOK THE LAST 3 LETTERS OF MY NAME AND CAPITALIZED WITH DOTS SORTA LIKE A T.I. OR NOTORIOUS B.I.G.
Mikhail Stukov: When it comes to your lyrics, what motivates/inspires you ?
M.A.R.: THE WORLD INSPIRES ME ACTUAL THINGS I GO THROUGH IN LIFE
Mikhail Stukov: What do you look for in beats ?
M.A.R.: JUST GREAT QUALITY THE BEATS DEFINITELY HAS TO BE BANGIN!
Mikhail Stukov: Tell me about your typical day?
M.A.R.: I SPEND EVERDAY IN STUDIO!
Mikhail Stukov: What do you consider your biggest accomplishment?
M.A.R.: PERFORMING AT THE MOHEGUN SUN CASINO PEFORMING LIVE AT THE CONNECTICUT SUN WNBA BASKETBALL GAME ALL I CAN DAY IS EPIC
Mikhail Stukov: What are your thoughts on how things are going in the business of music ?
M.A.R.: I THINK MUSIC EVOLVING GREAT ITS JUST GETTING BIGGER & BETTER
Mikhail Stukov: What’s one artist you would want to work with and why ?
M.A.R.: THAT WOULD HALF TO BE NAS OR JAY-Z ITS SIMPLE THOSE GUYS ARE LEGENDS OF THE GAME
Mikhail Stukov: What prompted you to make a career out of rap?
M.A.R.: I JUST GOT A HUGE LOVE FOR THE GAME
Mikhail Stukov: How did you start rapping?
M.A.R.: I WASNT ALWAYS A RAPPER FIRST I WAS A DJ THEN EVOLVE INTO A PRODUCER WITH THEN LED TO ME PICKING UP THE PEN & BECOMING A ARTIST
Mikhail Stukov: What are your plans for longevity?
M.A.R.: KEEP STRIVING FOR GREATNESS & NEVER GIVE UP
Mikhail Stukov: Besides music what other hobbies do you have?
M.A.R.: I WOULD HALF TO SAY FASHION IM GEARING UP TO RELAUNCH MY #LIGHTUPPP BRAND VERY WELL LAST SUMMER BESIDES MUSIC IM REALLY FOCUSED ON MY #LIGHTUPPP CLOTHING BRAND BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR THE RELAUNCH OF MY LINE THIS SPRING
Mikhail Stukov: Thank you very much for your time M.A.R. Anything else you want to add? How can your fans get in contact with you?
M.A.R.: FOR ALL MY FANS U CAN CONTACT ME VIA TWITTER @MR_LIGHTUPPP OR VIA INSTAGRAM @LIGHTUPPP I WOULD LIKE TO END THIS INTERVIEW IN MY FAVORITE 2 WORDS #LIGHTUPPP AND A BIG SHOUT OUT TO MOMMA M.A.R. SHAWNY & ACE & MY WHOLE STREET LEVEL FAMILY AND EVERYONE FOLLOWING MY #LIGHTUPPP MOVEMENT & THANK U GUYS FOR HAVING ME #LIGHTUPPP
