Interview & Photoshoot: The Audible Doctor Preps To Rock The Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival

The Audible Doctor is a Brooklyn-based rapper-producer who’s become a staple of the burgeoning underground NY scene along with the other members of the Brown Bag All Stars—Soul Khan, J57, and Koncept. This year, the good Doctor has the honor of rocking in the Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival‘s thoroughly dope lineup which is also hosting Raekwon and Jay Electronica. He’s rightfully amped to be playing there, as we’re amped to see him, so we recently got a quick word in with the humble and hungry young man while snapping a few pics. Enjoy our brief interview and photoshoot with The Audible Doctor and get ready for the BK Hip-Hop Fest, going down this Friday.

What does it mean to you as an artist to be playing the Brooklyn Hip-Hop Festival? What does it mean go you as a Brooklyn resident?

It means a lot to be able to be a part of the festival this year. I performed back in 2009 with my group The Brown Bag AllStars and I’ve been wanting to come back since then. I’ve performed on a lot of festivals, but the BK Fest is always one of the most well put together events, year after year. It’s a great thing for Brooklyn and for hip-hop in general.

What is your approach for putting together a set for this crowd?

The BKHHF has one of the best audiences around. They’re real, actual hip-hop fans, not just festival grazers that show up because it’s something to talk about. The audience is genuinely interested in the artists performing so it’s really a great feeling knowing I don’t have to play to the audience. I can do what I do naturally, and because this is a real hip-hop crowd, they’ll appreciate it. What can we expect from your BK hiphop fest set? Is it any different from a regular Audible Doctor show?

A lot more energy! I want to capture the audience from the get go…I want every minute I have on stage to count, so I’m going to come out swinging and not stopping till the end of my set.

Who’s playing at the festival that, as a fan, you’re most excited to see?

I’ve seen a few of the artists before but it’s always dope to see Raekwon perform. I’ve never seen Jay Electronica or Cyhi so that will be really dope to see. CJ is an ill emcee too so I can’t wait to see him do his thing. And Rob Swift always KILLS it…honestly, I don’t think there’s anyone I’m NOT excited to see.
What are some of your favorite BK Hip-Hop Festival memories?

There are really too many to count. With the BHF you know there are always going to be surprises so I’m just looking forward to seeing what they have in store this year.

Photos by Robert Adam Mayer aka Photo Rob
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