How do you feel that separates the Kottonmouth Kings from other more mainstream hip-hop?
Daddy X: I think what separates us is that we break down barriers. We integrate a lot of different styles. We created this form of music called “rip-hop” which incorporates punk and hip-hop. Then we have straight hip-hop stuff, but we approach it in a very grassroots, independent kind of way. I think that is different from what a lot of hip-hop groups do. We do a real grassroots sort of thing. We have our own label, Suburban Noize Records. Musically, I think we are a lot more diverse. Most hip-hop groups are one dimensional and I think that we have different layers. When we make records, we cover a lot of different ground musically. So you have been together for 12 years now. In your opinion, what’s the biggest milestone for the band since you started out? Daddy X: I would say just staying together. Since we have our own label, we are a completely independent and self-empowered group. I think the biggest milestone is being able to survive in the music industry without any kind of attac
