21N: What was it that turned you on to music?
S: Ah that one time at band camp. erbz! I would say it was the time my parents were partiers and they would jam to this joint called "Rappers Delight" by Sugarhill Gang. That was one of the first influences I had, that just turned me onto this whole sound of music, and it just stayed with me through the whole evolution of Hip Hop. I was into the culture, I was a b-boy, became a Dj, even tried graffitti but I was wack at graffitti.

21N: Right now your considered one of the top Native MC's. When did you first start rapping and how long did it take to get where your at now? Who are some influences that inspired you to take your talents to the next level? Does your family support what you do?
S: One of the top huh? Nice! I started probably back in 97 seriously, writing and all that, tryna make a song. It took 7 years? Man, I'm behind schedule, no really, things are good, alot of dedication and changes took place just to be where I am, and I'm nowhere really. Influences, well Sugarhill Gang started it. Even though everybody always says, "Rakim" was a big influence also. I could recite mad songs from him. Who inspired me...Umm...I'd say Chino XL, Xzibit, Wu-Tang, Copywrite, Eminem (the first album) were writing influences. Then also seeing other Indians doing hiphop was a boost for me, "Tomahawk funk", "Apache", even Litefoot and Haida, for reals. Support...Definately! They are behind me 100%, because they know it's not for personal gain and that it's for God.

21N: There are different styles of rap, whats your style and what made you chose this style?
S: My style is....I'd say....kinda like a rugged hiphop style. The content is definitely lyrical, witty punchlines and the syllable structure are a must in every verse. The beats on the other hand are unorthodox, they can be "classified" as east coast and west coast styles, but nuthing really downsouth, even though thats hot right now. I chose to write like this, because it's the type of style I like to listen to. When I write, I'm usually writing for other emcees that are into lyrical skillz and wordplay. Those are the things that impress me and so therefore thats what I try to use to gain the ears of the listener. You can say I was annoited to write like this.

21N: What motives you to write songs? What message if any are you trying to get across to people? What do you want people to know about Supaman when they hear one of your songs?
S: I'd say the listeners and the beat. I try to write what i think they would receive with open ears. The message I spit is LIFE. "Knowing" who the Creator is and living the way he wants us to live through his son Jesus, straight up, the uncut gospel. True warrior stuff! Power!! Authority!! Sheeyeah. You like dat? I want them to know that a native can represent properly, be who God made him to be and hold it down with the best of them, coming from the rez and all it's struggles.

21N: What are you personally looking for out of music right now and what keeps you going in one of the hardest businesses to be in "The Music Business"?
S: Music is a definate tool to impact lives, and it's also a market, so if I can reach out to people and tell them the truth, and feed my family at the same time, dats my dream job, I got to get there! The thing that keeps me going in this business is the progress that has been made and the results it has had so far. "I know" God has made it possible, cuz I would have quit easy, if there was no results or no fruit coming forth. Probably would be done with college now, little house on the hill, five kids (first five on the basketball team, all boys) lol. Naw, still going!

21N: Not only do you rap but you produce. When did you start dabbling in production? What was your first piece of equipment and what are you using in the studio right now? What do you love more producing or rocking the mic?
S: That would be in 99. I was looking for beats to buy and in good ol' Montana (where hiphop was originated) I couldn't find any, so I had to buy the MPC 2000 and do it myself. Oh, before that I had this little 8 second sampler I bought at a pawnshop and we would loop beats. Right now I'm using the MPC, the Korg Triton, and my turntables. I'd say I like rocking the mic more, because it's more upfront and personal with a crowd it's you and them. Beats is more in the background, kinda like the Wizard of Oz behind that curtain (don't pay any attention to that man there). But sometimes thats where you wanna be.

21N: For those interested in how you produce. How do you usually start a beat, Some people start with drums, some with samples. What comes first for you? Are you more into sampling or making original music?
S: I usually start out with the drums. They gotta be right. Usually try about 4 snares and 4 kicks and hi hats and mess with them for the basic beat. Next if my snares are handclaps, I'll start on the main melody on the keyboard and get a 4 bar sample. If I'm using a raw hiphop boom bap type of drum kit, I'll go to some old records and search for a good violin sample or piano riff, whatever jumps out at me. I'll add another sound after eight bars and another for the hook. Last but not least I'll work with the bassline, or just add 808 kicks, and there you have it a platinum hit. Yeah right. I would say I'm into both original and sampling the same, they're both pretty limitless. But sampling is way easier, you don't have to really be an instrument player or play your own notes by ear.

21N: How would you describe the "Supaman Sound"? What are some things you have been experimenting with? S: The Supaman sound. Heck I don't think I have an original style that people can identify yet, but the cats who purchase beats from me usually like the westcoast type funkdified, bouncy, gangsta beats I make. Yet there are others who are quick to grab the dark string heavy, DJ Premiere wannabe beats that I like also. I've been experimenting with TV and movie samples lately. I got this song I did with the phat "Sanford and Son" sample, It's hotter than fire! It takes people back and they're familar with the song already when you use them kind.

21N: Who have you produced tracks for and what albums are you featured on? If you could produce a track for anybody in the world who that be?
S: I've produced tracks for Tribal Live, Lil Dre, Nightshield, Maniac, Yaiva, Nomadic, 2ndBorn, Rezawrecktion, Killa C, Cinatra, Lil Jay, Mr.E, and mostly local/underground cats. I'm featured on a few underground albums like Nightshield's "Katastrophic", "Hostile Takeover", and "Savage Alliance". Yaiva's "Natural High", Lil Dre's "The Chozen One", Kill C's "Tainted Flesh", Maniac's "The Siouxpernatural" & "Nightmerika" and lastly The Rez Hogz. Oh yeah, and this joint I did with Rez Official, tight. I would produce Michael Jackson! It be some way new stuff nobody would understand.

21N: Tell us about your upcoming album "Honest 2 God", What can we expect? Can you recite one of your favorite lines from this album? What singles should we look out for and when is this album coming out?
S: You can expect some great lyrical content, I'm talking punchlines and syllable structued skillfull rhymes. And the beats....heck I'm a producer and you know we keep the best for ourselves! Plus some str8 funny rez'd out skits, you got to hear them. Hmmmm a good line would be...."They tried to pay me/But no moneys worth it/To say Jesus is nobody/But nobody's perfect". Here's another one.... "I'm back in the saddle/With alot on my mind/Like a man with an afro". I could go on for favorites. Singles I'm feeling would be this joint titled "You smell like cookies" and also "Pocket full of Nuthin" and possibly "Bow Down". It will be out no later then March 2005.

21N: So how does it feel to be nominated for a 2004 Native American Music Award for your group Rezawrecktion?
S: It feels good! Who would of thought. An accomplishment definately. Confirmation.

21N: You seem to be at a point where you've mastered your art. Whats in store for the future?
S: I'd say make a few more cds, get closer with God, stay obedient, and see what He has next. Help my brothers with their music as well, Hvnsent, Chozen and the whole crew. Hopefully take the beat making to the next level and get some major clients.

21N: Whats your legacy? What do you want to be remembered by?
S: I want to be remembered as a true man of God. Yeah you can make albums and make money and be the illest there is, but really that part is small, the reward will wither away to nuthin, but the spritual part is eternal. I want people to know and see that in my life and respect that I did my best to represent as a soldier. I know it sounds mad corny but I'm gonna say it anyway, I want to be rememberd for my heart and not my talents! Aiight, there it is, screamatchaboisupa!