Krazy Baldhead’s new album “The B Suite” comes out this Monday on Ed Banger Records. Go cope it, and while you’re at it download his “Influences mix”, another Fairtilizer exclusive! Bonus interview below.

Hi KB, what are you up to at the moment?
Hi! Obviously I’m quite into the promo for my forthcoming album. But
also finishing the live act that comes along. It’s gonna be tasty!

How did you get into music?

I started music very young, maybe 6 or 7, going to a music school,
studying piano until I was old enough to join the percussion classes.
I stayed there for about 10 years and had some great times. Then did a

bit of jazz piano, played in several garage bands. I’ve always had
music around me. I started making beats in 98 and made it a full-time
thing in 2002, 2 years before signing with Ed Banger.

What is Krazy Baldhead about?
Musically, I got lots of influences, but I would say the main one
is hiphop, production wise. I listen to a lot of jazz, some rock, some

70’s shit, and obviously some electro. I actually like stuff that’s
not formated, that can go in any direction. I think my personnality is
quite similar: I’m rather easy going and curious about many things,
but a little too sophisticated at the same time.

Tell us about your new album.

I conceived my new (and first) album as a suite of 4 movements. I was
inspired by classical music for that. I thought that since this format has

been the standard for centuries, it should still work now. So at the
beginning, it was more “ok, let’s try to see how it goes”. Then I
really got into it and eventually managed to make something that made
sense. At least to me.
In it, you can expect anything to happen really, it goes in many
directions. It’s not a club thing at all, rather something you would
listen to at home or on your ipod. There are some violents moments,
and some very quiet ones. iIts like a trip really.

And even if you’re not convinced yet, just get it for the fabulous
artwork by So-Me.

How’s the scene in Paris?

Well, I haven’t been out much lately, especially with the production
of this record, and because I spend my week-ends most of the

time away from Paris. Tough question really, I can’t remember seeing
anything really worth it lately. So I would say that the scene is
poor…though I can’t really believe what I’m saying!

Places to go to when on holiday in your city?
Paris is obviously a cool place for food and culture. So restaurants
and museums sound like a good program. And obviously a bit of partying
too: a few drinks at some little bar with some firends, diner at a
restaurant and then spending the night at the Social Club or at the
Bataclan.

How is internet important for you today and how do you see it evolving
in the coming years?
The internet is obviously very important for me: it allows quick
communication or collaborations. And it’s a great tool for promotion
and to make yourself known.
I think it’s going to be more and more present in our day to day life.
It’s already the case with cellphones that can go online. More free
services, more cool stuff that you were wondering how you’ve been
living without for so many years.

We are in a world with a lot of different models on the net regarding
music (free streaming, digital stores, mobile, collector’s edition vinyls etc.):

What kind of service should be brought to the table?
I think a service that could really compare what people listen to
would be great: it would scan your music, compare it with people that
have some stuff in common with you and would make you suggestions.
there used to be something similar a few years ago, but it’s down now.
I loved this site.

As an artist how do you use the web today, what would be the
ultimate one stop place for all your digital needs (private and
public)?
It would be a simple white site with just one text field where I could
type whatever I have in mind and it would give me answers on where to
find it. Hold on, i think this place already exists…

What are you currently listening to?
iIm listening to some Bill Evans right now, for a change. I love his

playing. But maybe I would recommend
people to check the stuff Miles Davis did in the 70s, stuff like
Pangaea, Jack Johnson. There’s so much to get inspired from in these
records!

Typical tasty Krazy Baldhead joke to end?

No way, I’m not going to make a joke.
Nah, I was joking.

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