Caution! It's Ill Java.

(Ill Java, Benny the Butcher)

Q1: If your lyrics were brewed like coffee, what roast would they be-light, medium, dark, or espresso shot style?

Ill Java: My lyrics would be black Cafe Bustelo espresso.

Q2: Iowa's know for corn and soybeans, but you're Ill Java. What's the strangest Iowa crop you'd turn into a bar?

Ill Java: I'd turn all the oats into oatmeal.

Q3: We need to know where your name came from. Is Ill Java just your rap name or is it also your morning mood before a verse?

Ill Java: My name is Ill Java because Java is the largest island in the world. It's a computer language and coffee. Because my style is a required taste. The Ill part comes from Ill Conscious being one of my favorite rappers. Forgot to mention him last time.

Q4: You're given 30 seconds to freestyle your way out of a parking ticket. What's the first line?

Ill Java: "Please let me outta the bind, I don't have enough to pay the fine, all I got is a rhyme."

*Applause Break*

Q5: What's one non-musical skill you've got that secretly makes you a better rapper?

Ill Java: I was an amateur boxer for a few years, and the discipline I learned from that, has helped me in every part of my life.

Q6: If you could steal any rapper's vocal inflection for one track-who and why?

Ill Java: ICECOLDBISHOP, because his style is animated and unique. We also have a track in the works.

*This is very exciting news about ICECOLDBISHOP. So happy for you.*

Q7: What producers and rappers are on you wish list for future records?

Ill Java: Producers: Observe Since 98, Body Bag Ben, Futurewave, Real Bad Man. Rappers: Vega7 The Ronin, Willie The Kid, Guilty Simpson and Raz Fresco.

Q8: How do you want to be remembered?

Ill Java: I would like to be remembered as somebody who provided authentic music with no compromises.

*This was amazing Ill Java. Thanks for agreeing to this.*

Ceverely Yours,

Marquis Walker

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