August 29, 2011
Muneshine
- by Jon B
2011 is the year that we decided, rather managed to catch up with this clandestinely prolific Dutchman and rap producer Rob “Muneshine” Bakker. Last time we interviewed the chap (almost 8 years to the day), he was on the move from his pastoral upbringings of Saskatoon to the big smoke of Toronto. Big things were in store, holding down producer/rapper positions with international hip hop collectives Wax Reform, Lightheaded and otherwise churning out dope material. Inking a deal with Universal/Handcuts in Japan in 2005 found him rapping over Pete Rock and DJ Spinna beats – later the roster would include U.S. underground legends Sean Price and Termanology. These days he’s amped about defining an autonomous Canadian rap culture – perhaps one that doesn’t solely rely on U.S. support to be culturally (and economically) successful – with other recruits: D-sisive, Shad, Ghettosocks.
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Jon B
My name is Jonathan "Jonb" Balazs a writer, photographer and filmmaker here at ugsmag. Originally a long-time forum poster and terribly naive rap head, I first visited the site in 2001, but didn't start speaking my piece until 2006 with a "gizmo review" on Lomography's Fisheye camera. Since then, I've tried to interview only the dopest rappers, producers, DJs and hip hop icons throughout Canada and the United States – or at the very least, shining a light on those artists who have made a significant mark in their respective territories. Hailing from Ugsmag's original prairie home of Edmonton, these days Toronto is where I lay my head at. I am always curious about new music and I encourage legitimate rap folks to email me the new sounds, but there is a very good chance I will not get back to you – I'm terribly grumpy and have very little patience for biters, whiners, posers, toys...as well as overt displays of sexism, homophobia and bigotry. But I love damn good hip hop!
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3 Responses
Good interview, good to hear some insight into the copyright case. Sean P beat at 3:00 is tough. Mad respect for Muneshine’s hustle.