How did you get that name?
Well coming from the porch that I’ve came off of, you kind of had to grow up fast,and me hanging with a crowd that was a lot older then me I would pick up on things a little faster then the average child my age would. And drinking alcohol is a prime example of that. With that being said I started to drink an alcohol called Hennessy,and I would drink it so much that all my big homeys would call me little Hen-Roc ,short for Hennessy. And eventually everyone would call me it,but I got older so all that little shit was out the window. So I dropped the Little and just kept Hen-Roc. Also at that time it was to many people with the name Roc spelled R- O- C, Such as Rocafella and a million other rappers. So at that age,14 or 15 I still wanted to be different,and I dropped the C and added a Q. And I’ve Been HEN-ROQ since.
Where can we hear your stuff?
We’re always submitting records to the dj pool,so call your favorite station and request that new HEN-ROQ ,Also my current E.P. Titled ‘Nightmare On South Park’ is on I tunes now,so you can check that out.
What has been your biggest accomplishment?
I haven’t achieved my biggest accomplishment yet,I’m always setting goals and striving for excellence everyday,so even if I have achieved it then more then likely I’ve set another goal right away. I’m just striving for excellence,I don’t really have time to look back on what I’ve accomplish,rather keep moving forward. .
What has been your most difficult challenge?:
Well in life period I think we’re all faced with difficult challenges often,so I can’t tell you what the most difficult one has been,but I will say if the challenge ever seems a bit overwhelming,then that’s the one you want. I believe it pushes you to do better in a sense.
What makes you different?
Well I’m a Gemini so off the back we’re very creative people. Whenever I write music I don’t want to be compared to anyone,Like for example on ‘Nightmare On South Park’ my current EP that’s on I tunes now,I have a song called ‘Driving Down The Freeway’ we’re I Delivered a 5 minute Verse with no chorus in between,no format structure,Just straight goin in. People looked at me like I was crazy,but I just believed in doing whatever feels good to me. And thats what I do,Close my eyes and I just let the music take me somewhere. So I think that alone makes me different from others.
What projects are you working on?
Well I’ve just finished up ‘Nightmare On South Park’ which is on i tunes now! And I Re-cord Everyday, so look forward to hearing a whole lot from HEN-ROQ because I’m a work gunky!
Where are you from originally?
Elizabeth ,New Jersey. USA! Born in raised
How Long have you been making music?
Wow,at least 5 or 6. I still remember performing for my aunts and they friends in my pj’s with re mote control pretending it was a mic.
What artists inspire you?
Pac was and still is my favorite inspiration. Along with Jay-z ,Andre 3000 and a few others every now and then.
How would you define your style of music?
I don’t.
What teams are you affiliated with?
All Bets Down. But I don’t calll it a team because we all came up together since 7 or 8 years old,so that’s fam.
Who are some artists that you have worked with? : I’ve worked with many artist from rap to r&b, by way of writing music for them,but do to contracts and agreements I can’t speak on some names.
As far as producers go,I’ve got production submitted by just about everyone from Kanye to Swiss beats,Right now I’m currently workin with a Producer from London Name Al Shux,He produced the New York Record for Jay-Z and Alicia Keys.
Who are some artists that you have worked with? : I’ve worked with many artist from rap to r&b, by way of writing music for them,but do to contracts and agreements I can’t speak on some names.
As far as producers go,I’ve got production submitted by just about everyone from Kanye to Swiss beats,Right now I’m currently workin with a Producer from London Name Al Shux,He produced the New York Record for Jay-Z and Alicia Keys.
Who would you like to collab with?
My dream Collab would be, all on one record,Myself , Andre 3000,Kanye,& Prince on the Chorus,and the Name of the record would be called Gemini! Because we all actually have the same sign. I think that would be crazy!
Where do you see the future of music?
Well for R&B they’ll be around,clearly.And other Genres as well. Far as hiphop,being that were almost about 40 years old,we can have a very bright one,or we can have a very dark one. A bright one will be Artist such as my self,that bring something to the table with substance,that can Elevate it,and push it to go further by being creative and having a real passion for the art,and not just be in it for the paper. A dark one would be the ones who just continue to pump bullshit,and just make whatever can be a ring tone,or a dope dance in the club. If that continues then what’s gonna drive the people to the store and pick up your cd,when there ears are tainted with garbage. And the business will continue to slip lower in revenue,and without money record labels can’t run. Then its Lights Out and Pse&g workers @ all the Labels! Real Rap
Where do you see yourself in 1 year?
1 year,I should have my first album out or set to come out. My feet will be planted more firm then they are now,and I should be the one that everyone’s looking at to come save the day.
Describe yourself in one word.
Official!
Any shout outs?
To my Manager Steve-O & my P.R. Lola!
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