His name is familiar with some comic hero. He makes monster beats, and whether you realize it or not he is holding down providence, RI. Say hello to Charles Exsavoir

HW: To those that might not be familar with you, please state your name and what you bring to the table.
CX: Charles ExSavior, also called The Professor. Raps and production are my “fork and knife” so to speak.

HW: How long have you been rapping?
CX: A total of 8 years I’ve been discovering my style of rap, and I’ve been producing for almost 4 years.

HW: What was your first memory of making a track and how did you feel about it? also do you still feel that way about that track?
CX: My first track was called “What You Can Have”, and the feeling I get out of the track is self-assurance that I have what it takes to educate people on what a real emcee is. To this day I express the same feelings I’ve encountered on the track. Call it carrying on tradition if you would.

HW: what are you influences?
CX: Everyday situations, whether it’s yours or mine. A majority of my rhymes help the crowd relate to me. To help the consumer enjoy my music more, I’ll use references from movies, cartoons, biographies, politics, games, sports…whatever motivates me at the time of writing.

HW: What has been your best moment in your time as an artist?
CX: The release of my first CD. The reaction I got from my fans, friends and family were nothing short of amazing.

HW: You make beats, do you dj also?
CX: If I do DJ, it is only when I organize my set on a CD. I do my best to make really good blends and transitions when I put a show together.

HW: what goes into the process for you when you sit down and start creating beats.
CX: When I first started, it was easy considering that all I had to do was dig up inspiration…you know, stuff I’ve grown up listening and watching. But lately, my sound has leaned away from sampling, and has been based off of imagination and making sure the melody matches the drums. When I first started, I kept discovering new sounds and learning how to use the program (FL Studio 6). Now it’s all about having a formula I can rely on to make a beat faster and sound more efficient.

HW: what do you think of the local scene
CX: The local scene has very diverse acts, but sometimes, it can be tainted and selfish. Whenever we get good acts from out of town, there will be that one guy hogging all the shows with the same acts he likes to bring along with him. That can get very boring and repetitive.

HW: What are you listening to right now?
CX: Today’s music, I’m really into Blu & Exile’s “Below The Heavens”, Joell Ortiz’s “The Brick”, Bishop Lamont & Black Milk’s “Caltroit” and El-P’s “I’ll Sleep When You’re Dead”. When I gotta dig back in the past for something serious, I’ve been listening to Slum Village’s “Fantastic Vol. 1″, Nas’ “It Was Written” and Common’s “Like Water For Chocolate” as of late.

HW: If you stopped rapping tommorow what would you want the community to remember you for?
CX: I will be remembered for my original style, great stage presence, and keeping myself in my own class. I feel nobody can bring what I can as far as Rhode Island goes, so I thank Dante “The Voice” for coaching me on how to win fans, and my brother Tank for showin’ me how to sound raw with the beats.

HW: what is your overall goal of this?
CX: To establish a humble age in Hip Hop, where honest, authentic Rap music can matter once again. It’s tough to reach my goal considering how corporate the music has gone compared to the early 90s, but it always begins with the fans. I win them one at a time, but I’m sure to leave an impact rather than an impression.

HW: What projects do you have going on right now?
CX: I was working on a mixtape, but the recording process didn’t work out in my favor. I guess it’s all about me getting it off the ground again, but I’ve been making so many beats, I oughta make my own “Donuts” (J Dilla) type of CD. Ultimately, I’m working on “A Professor Gone Mad” full-length album to follow the 5 track EP. I’m taking my time with it, ’cause the 5 tracks I put out in 2007 are better than most albums!

HW: Closing lines?
CX: It somewhat pains me that I’m leaving Rhode Island for California after building a start of my rap career here. But I can’t complain because I’m loving my new job to the fullest!
East Side 401k. One love.

Here is a free track from Charles Exsavior

What You Can Have:

for more information goto Myspace.com/Charlesexsavior

and for something extra special Charles just sent me a free mixtape to get out there here is his description for it

For all you smart dumb cats in RI.-Charles Exsavior

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