Influenced by life and growing up in urban Britain, the famous yet up and coming rapper Fredi Kruger was able to take a few moments of his time to answer our questions. The ex bodyguard has graced the UK music scene with his rap/raggae style music and has worked with many A-list celebrities including Mary J Blige and Busta Rymes. Starting at the age of 14, the rapper was keen to promote his music through various performances in many of the UK’s underground clubs and his charisma and charm had allowed his ability and profile to grow, especially within the music industry. Whilst perusing his music career, Fredi Kruger still finds the time to challenge his acting abilities having appeared in a small film. This action had triggered the spark he needed in order to reveal his music to its full content and was graced with a UK Hip Hop award for best newcomer in 2002 followed by a best video award shortly after.
What made you want to start rapping?
I love all forms of music but found Rap to be the best way to express my inner feelings to the masses at one time. I also enjoy the unity it brings, especially when the lyrical content is real.....as they say, real recognising real!!
Who have you enjoyed working with most?
I loved working with many artists. From the UK, I enjoyed working with Juxi Demus, Don p, PDC, D21 just to name a couple and from the US, Wu Tang, DMX, Gravy....I also enjoyed Body guarding for Artists such as 50cent, Jodeci, Pharell, Genuine and the late great Biggie when he was with us. I have worked with a great deal of others though.....to many to mention!
How did it feel working with the likes of Mary J Blige and Busta Rymes?
I don’t really do the Star struck thing but working with any talented Artist is a blessing. Working with Busta and MJB was more security based may I add.
I heard you starred in a small film. Would you ever consider exchanging your music career for a film career?
I wouldn’t exchange it but will defiantly be venturing into that territory. I’ve just finished the script for my own movie which goes into production in September. Stay tuned for updates, it’s gonna be big!!
I heard you had a massive birthday party. How did that go?
The party was off the chain and I’ve just picked up the snaps to prove it!! It was a great turn out and no trouble may I add. 600 people and not one pair of trainers. Lady ratio...5-1.....you can work the rest out!! Ha Ha!
Anyone you would like to big up?
Yourself for the love and the support. Big up Don P, PDC, all the Brikki Massive and all those in the UK rap game. Big up Curtis B from Purple Gum, Jay Relf and Monnei Lamar. Can’t leave out Lil Kruga...Malikai!
Peace
FK has now left the F@*kin Building!! More info: www.myspace.com/fkfredikruga
Words By Bertan Budak
