Interview with Dazed and Flawlezz pt 2

Rumour has it that you boys have been hitting the studio a lot recently. When’s the next album coming out and what should we be looking forward to?

Dazed
Yeah man we've been busy recording and mixing our first full length LP "Dark Days Bright Lights". In terms of the album we've been lucky enough to be blessed by some of Australia's best producers giving us beats to rock so it's really dope to have these people on board. So on the production tip (other than ourselves) we got Ciecmate, Simplex, Premiere Williams from the UK, Mizari, and Geko. I'm really excited about the Geko track; the dude is a beast on the boards and laced us with some heat. Other then that it's pretty much straight-up D&F shit, plus guest verses from our Sydney family Undertow, Logikal, and Grand Arkiteks.

Flawlezz
This album to be released before the end of the year is almost 5 years in the making now. We've been doing everything necessary to ensure a 2009 release and 3 members spanned across three states of this great country is definitely a hurdle. But it’s one that we're proud to overcome for the finished product.One of many things to look out for on this album is the collabos [with] guest producers.It felt great to be able to concentrate on the lyrics and leave most of the production in the capable hands of these guys to name a few.

One of many things to look out for on this album is the collabos [with] guest producers. It felt great to be able to concentrate on the lyrics and leave most of the production in the capable hands of these guys to name a few.


Dazed, in terms of beats you’ve been making some bangers recently. Can you get creative on demand? If not what are your routines to find inspiration?

Dazed
Thanks man. It really depends on time in terms of being able to get creative. If I sit down in the studio to make some beats I'll definitely come up with something by the end of it. For me it all starts with the sample, and the choice of sample would depend on my mood at that time. Once that's been found don't bother me for a few hours! In terms of inspiration it can depend on many things. Like before, hearing a dope sample can inspire me to make a track out it. Sometimes I'll hear a beat a mate made, or something pops up in my ipod and I go from there. Shit, walking to the shops can inspire me.

Flawlezz, let’s talk collabos. If you could get anyone worldwide to work with on a track with you boys, who would it be and why?

Flawlezz
Our solo aspirations are a very different, but as far as DnF is concerned....Anyone in the world? Geez.....I would have to say someone like Jehst or Brother Ali. Those guys have been producing quality music for a long time now out of the mainstream view with massive underground respect and influence. Oh and I know I speak for both of us when I say the whole Def Jux team. Yak Balls, Metro or Lif would be another dream come true.

We had the pleasure and torment of partying with these guys when we supported them a few years ago at the Gaelic and put it bluntly, it was one of the craziest nights in both our lives. On a more realistic note it would be great to collaborate with some top oz acts such as Katalyst, Lyrical Commission or pretty much anyone on Elephant trax. It's turned out to be a sad reality these days however, that most outfits will only associate with others on their label - since we're part of no label that sort of limits our prospects.

That being said though, we're having a ball collaborating with other talented unsigned artists such as Undertow and Grand Arkiteks.

Dazed and Flawlezz at your service...

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