KB - Who is Worthless Mindz/Collective Thought?
Devon Johnson: Worthless Mindz is a collective of artists that do
everything from hip hop to R&B to Turntablism and more. We have a
pretty well rounded team.
Kahreh: Collective Thought is Devon and I. We both produce and we both rap. We just get high ... and collect our thoughts.
KB - Who else is a part of the Team?
Collective Thought: Worthless Mindz is comprised of Kahreh , Devon Johnson , AjD , DJ Meanwhile , Arnesto The Architect, ShyAnne, Kate B Vicious , Slim Prince , Big Steve Actiive, Drew and Mz. Melo.
KB - How did you come together as a group?
Collective Thought: Ummm, Well, we all like to do crack. And we live
in the same crackhouse, so we kind of just formed Worthless Mindz.
haha. Naw but really , were just kids trying to show the world what we can do ; Music , really well.
KB - The Beattles, NWA, and the Fat Boys all broke up at some point, how do you all mesh together and how do you as a group handle conflict?
Collective Thought: I mean , we dont really get into arguments when it comes to the music. We all just do what we want and it just mixes really good. But , usually Mommy ShyAnne will yell at us until we stop arguing haha.
(Kareh of Worthless Mindz)
KB - Musically what defines you or makes you different?
Devon Johnson: My sound.
Kahreh: I talk about shit that I actually do. Like, I dont rap about
girls humping me in my lambo. I dont have a lambo, yet haha. I just put 110 into every aspect of my music. It doesn't seem like
artist's do that anymore.
KB - As far a producing your music are you working with someone, or is all this done "in-house".
Kahreh : All in-house. AjD , Mz. Melo , Devon , Meanwhile , and I all produce. So we all use different programs, from ACID to Garageband to Serato etc.
KB - What’s the Message behind “No Blunts”?
Collective Thought : We just dont like blunts. If i'm smoking weed , I
want to smoke weed.Not weed wrapped in a thick ass tobacco leaf. Plus they make yo' back hurt!
KB - What are you guys smoking inCali right now?
Kahreh : I'm stuck on Blue Dream right now. Smooth in and smooth out.
KB - Is cannabis a part of your creative process?
Kahreh : Oh yes. My mind just shoots ideas out way to fast. It helps
me grasp and perfect every concept i can come up with.
Devon Johnson: Yea and no.I've always been very creative but the
marijuana definitely can enhance it at times.
I wouldn't say all the time cause it can put me in a lazy state but
when it does enhance I come up with some amazing ass ideas.
KB - When was your first experience smoking cannabis?
Kahreh: Uhhhhh, I cant remember haha.
Devon Johnson: Beginning of last summer and I've been smoking everyday
since then hahaha.
(DJ Meanwhile)
KB - When was your first experience smoking cannabis?
Kahreh: Uhhhhh, I cant remember haha.
Devon Johnson: Beginning of last summer and I've been smoking everyday
since then hahaha.
KB - What’s your favorite “munchies” snack?
Devon Johnson : 89 Cent beefy crunch burrito from Taco Bell and a
Arizona Sweet Tea.
Kahreh: Kiwi Strawberry arizona and some Hot Fries.
KB - Musically who have been your biggest influences?
Devon Johnson: Common,Kanye West,Lupe Fiasco,Flying Lotus,Odd
Future,and Freddie Joachim.
Kahreh: Worthless Mindz. Like , obviously I look up to the greats like
Lupe, Kanye, 9th Wonder , Roy Ayers, Thelonious Monk, Lauryn Hill
etc.. But, like , theres no one like these WM niggas. So my biggest
influences are Slim Prince, Big Steeve, Dj Meanwhile,
AjD,Mz.Melo,Shy-Anne,Drew, Devon Johnson , Arnesto The Architect and
Kate B Vicious. My Idols.
KB - What is the music scene like inSouthern California right now?
Collective Thought: Everybody and they mama does music nowadays. Its
crazy how everyone all of sudden wanted to do music.
KB - Advances in digital distribution has really changed the game musically. How does an affect your approach to getting you music out to the masses.
Collective Thought : Uhhh, it makes it easier to put out and promote , really.
KB - Where can our readers download your music and follow Worthless Mindz?
Kahreh : You can check the website @ http://worthlessmindz.tumblr.com
Also follow us on Twitter @WorthlessMindz.
Devon : You can also follow Collective Thought on twitter @CTSKiiGH.
