Misfit Tunes The Magazine October 2014

Misfit Tunes: What is your
government name
Granddad Woolly: Chris Carter
Misfit Tunes: Where were you
born/raised
Granddad Woolly: I was
born in Chicago but raised in
Northwest Indiana.
Misfit Tunes: What are your
influences
Granddad Woolly: Hip Hop
wise my biggest influences
were Talib Kweli and MF
DOOM. They were the ones
who really got me into wanting
to make music. But I’m
influenced by artists across all
genres of music.
Misfit Tunes: How did you
come up with your stage
name
Granddad Woolly: It’s kind of
a weird story. Basically I was
watching a documentary on
the Woolly Mammoth and was
inspired by the type of amazing
creature that it was and
the fact that’s now extinct. I
saw myself as an emcee in the
same light. I’m this amazing
talent sourced from a time that
is considered extinct in today’s
world of modern music.
My original name was actually
Tuskus Woolly or T-Woolly
for short. I had that name for
about 4 years then changed
it to MF Woolly for an MF
DOOM cover album I did.
After that album I changed
it to who I am now which
is Granddad Woolly. As I
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evolved as an artist and emcee
so did the name. But I’m not
going to change it anymore I
don’t think.
Misfit Tunes: Why are you a
performer
Granddad Woolly: I honestly
think I was born to do it.
I love commanding a room
and showcasing my talents.
I never get nervous. I like
everything about the performance
aspect of music. Being
able to showcase your work
and directly connect with the
people is a powerful thing,
especially if you know how to
do it well. I consider myself a
good performer but me being
me I strive to get better and
learn from every show to give
the best performance I can
every time.
Misfit Tunes: If you were not
making music what would
you be doing
Granddad Woolly: I’d definitely
be working in the film
industry. Film is my 2nd love
next to music. It was my
major when I was in college
and it’s an entirely different
passion and feeling I get being
about to create visual art such
as films and videos. So yeah,
if I didn’t have a mic in my
hand I’d have a camera instead.
Misfit Tunes: How would you
describe your sound/music
Granddad Woolly: I’ve broken
it down to this. Golden Era
Underground Boom Bap Sci-
Fi Hip Hop. That pretty much
sums it up.
Misfit Tunes: What does your
lyrics say about you/your
character
Granddad Woolly: That I
bring endless amounts of
wisdom. I try to always leave
the listener with some food
for thought with my lyrics and
music. Even on songs where
I seem to be just bragging or
rapping to rap I also mix the
medicine in the food so they
will get it either sooner or
later. I feel I can do it without
being preachy. Kind of
like how an actual Granddad
would put the young cats on
game with things. That’s what
I do, just in a more entertaining
way.
Misfit Tunes: Do you love
your music Tell me about
that love how it feels, where
it has taken you, the sacrifices
you’ve made for it
Granddad Woolly: Of course
I do. I feel like I’m one of the
best emcees and artists ever. I
get chills listening to my music
at times and love the way
I create my work. I can listen
to any of my albums and still
enjoy it like it’s brand new
because it has that longevity
factor. My music has taken to
places creatively that I never
thought I was capable of. It’s
given me a chance to meet
my influences and heroes
face to face and interact with
them and I’ve spent almost 10
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