In which…in which I continue my conversation with the rapper-producer-songwriter-music mogul Christopher “Freedom” Laroche. If you missed the first part of this interview, CLICK HERE.
Kreyolicious: I was reading that you have a deal with Universal. That’s every rapper’s dream…to be signed to a record label of that caliber. How did that happen?
We’ve had a situation with Universal for quite some time now and [we] are excited for the many new opportunities that are coming towards us as we speak. We can’t discuss everything yet, but just know that new Freedom is coming very soon—and will be everywhere.
Kreyolicious: What makes your heart beat with the most pride?
To see people appreciate something I started with nothing but a dream perseverance and my God-given talent. To make music with a purpose and give people strength with the message.
Kreyolicious: There’s a song that you have called “Manman” that I honestly can’t get over. It’s about a son’s relationship with his mother. Did the lyrics come easily to you?
Those lyrics came so naturally because I have a priceless relationship with my mother. That’s that real unconditional love. If anybody appreciates Freedom music, it’s because of the way she raised me.
Kreyolicious: As a rapper, do you struggle with and find yourself torn between creating meaningful songs that can move people’s hearts and souls, or songs that move their bodies, but not much else? Especially since people who do the latter tend to get ahead faster?
When people hear my records, they have to be able to connect to them—so I try to stay as real as I can be.
Kreyolicious: On your next album, will your fans get to hear more love songs from you?
They actually will. I really didn’t want them to ever hear any love songs when I started. I was like, “Nah, dawg. No love songs, fam”. Then I realized that love is part of the revolution. Love is part of that and it might be the biggest part of it. Back then, it was me trying paint light. Now, I realize that light consists of a lot of things and we have to harvest these things and bring them together to create that. This is a movement.
Kreyolicious: Those love songs will have lots of begging and pleading?
I write my love songs from the soul. Not really into begging and pleading for anything, so I guess they sound like a real love movie should look. You can expect all aspects of true love in those songs.
Kreyolicious: What else is next for you?
I’m making theme songs for change, and I wanna remain what I am which is the voice of the people, But not “a people”, “the people worldwide”. Focusing on making every aspect of Freedom global and feel like a real pioneer with our approach. Were bringing realness back! Real music, real soul, real messages, real life. I live this. It’s not just a song—ever.
Also, definitely before end of 2015, the new Kreyol album will be out. I have just been so focused on making sure everything is ready. International songs start dropping before summer. We have so many exciting records and features to share with the world…that I am excited!
Kreyolicious: What if the year ends, and you don’t keep your promise about releasing a new album. What then?
Then Kreyolicious and a long line of Haitian people are going to kick me, and I like to stay clean so I’m gonna do my best to keep that promise.
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