Meet Timothy aka Protoman, I was introduced to Proto's music by my good friend Derek back in 2006 and have been a fan since. South Florida underground hip hop at it' finest. Check out Proto's music bio;
"Florida cut-throat rhyme slasher!! Label bouncer and impregnation poster child. Independent monster and Rawkus Records last ever effort. Noted for quick-witted lines of Hip Hop purist to dark drug educed tales of underground fame plus everything in between. Distorted electronics, funk samples, and 808's. A man who is not defined but defines what he touches.
After years of holding down street cyphers and corner battles, Protoman knew a transition into music wouldn't be a hard one. Growing up in sunny South Florida, Proto has been stirred in a melting pot of cultures and religions that shows the diversity ingested in his voice and words. After being kicked out of High School and plastered by dozens of different titles for income, Proto now knows what the one job he can be the best at and maybe even earn a little pocket money on the way.
With already an independent LP Analog released in 2006 that quickly became an underground classic and 2007's Grey Area that was brought out through the help of Rawkus Records, he's now determined to break into the majors. Slinging intensely articulate rhymes over jazzy, old-schoolish boom-bap and forward-leaning distorted electronics. While he's not as esoteric as most backpack-rocking MCs, he certainly isn't rapping about the manhole-cover-sized rims on his platinum-plated Hummer either. This lands the kid comfortably in an accessible middle ground that allows humor, talent, and integrity to coexist. His live show is nothing short of electrifying as well. Holding down the mic solely without skipping a word for a monster set has become something not seen by the crowd with other acts and is one key component that brings so many people out to see him in the flesh.
Now recently finished up project with legendary LA beat-smith Sebino, there seems to be a consistency as his sights and music are taking this culture to a new plateau."
Secrets of the Ooze:
My name is...
Timothy Neal McClure or as the less famed, Protoman.
I live in...
Fort Lauderdale, FL.
But I rather be in...
The desert living out of an RV.
You might know me from...
The internetz, or if you were really lucky, a rap show where I sweated.
If you don't know me you should check out my...
Website
Lately I've been working on...
A full-length solo LP plus a secret release with another rapper and major industry producers behind it. Yes, I'll be selling out soon. This economy sucks.
My biggest influences are...
80's music, 'lil rapping ghetto kids, tattoo'd white girls, my daughter, haters, Four Loko, and a whole bunch of other shit.
I'm thankful for...
Not being ugly. I hate to say it but, yeah. I'm not saying I'm handsome or hot, just not ugly. If I were ugly I wouldn't get half the opportunities I do. Fucked up world we live in, ain't it?
My most prized possessions are...
Really nothing. My house could burn down tonight and I really wouldn't care. I watch that show Hoarders and laugh, I point at the TV and laugh. We don't own anything, those things own us. Didn't you see fight club? I dunno, maybe my hard drive with all my pictures, songs and video's - stuff that proves I exist. That's my ego though, I hate that guy.
The most annoying thing in the world is...
Cocky people. Arrogant motherfuckers. I will shit on you, those are the kids I use to embarrass in front of girls and family members. In front of their mothers. Confidence and humbleness is attractive. Think your shit don't stink and you're the best? I will prove you wrong.
My favorite toy growing up was...
Ninja Turtles. My parents gave me the toy van they rode wrapped in news paper for my birthday. It was my prized possession, whoever said material items don't bring true happiness are idiots.
Some people...
Don't get my humor. It's hard sometimes to connect with people, it really is.
In high school I used to...
Do lot's of stupid shit. I was kicked out pretty much for smoking weed. High school was a joke. I got a full-time job instead and made money. School don't pay me nothing.
My most embarrassing moment was...
Having this girl say my dick was small to other girls. I was only like 14 though and just started puberty. I wanna Facebook that hoe, and say, "Hey girl, it's been 10 years. Come check it out now." She took my virginity as well, I also want to show her I don't suck at sex as much either.
When I grow up...
I want to get discounts on meals and movies. That is all.
If I'm really sweaty it's probably because...
I was rapping and still nobody cares I'm going to stink the rest of the night so you could be entertained.
The last thing that made me throw up was...
Drinking a Four Loko followed by a Bawls Energy drink. I'm a grown man, I don't know why I do this shit anymore.
Before I go to bed I...
Look on my phone at craigslist. Privately owned cars for $4,000 and under. I don't need a car. I just like looking at deals. This is the only statement I'm not lying about.
I'd like to give a shout out to...
The Oozed, FW4S, ATS, BLS, Alligator City, and my cat who's currently on his last leg with fluid seeping from his chest cavity into his stomach.
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