Urban Vault caught up with Swiss producer Jakebeatz to ask him some questions about his latest project CHAIN VETS, featuring Boston-based Hip Hop duo N.B.S. & West Coast Legend Planet Asia, and more…

Late last year, the veteran east coast Hip Hop duo N.B.S. went on a European-tour partnering with west coast legend Planet Asia. The single ‘Chain Vets’ is the first installment of this successful cooperation.

The production took place at their stop in Basel/Switzerland alongside N.B.S.’s longtime collaborators the SwissVets (Jakebeatz, DJ Tray, MDB).

The stomping, melodic, war sound like Jakebeatz-production is a gem for every ear! Combined with a lyrical clash, by those highly skilled emcees, it creates a high-quality Hip Hop experience that we can guarantee will have you back for more!

What is your name?

Jakebeatz.

Where are you from?

Basel, Switzerland.

How long have you been making music?

20 years +.

How many songs /albums have you released to date?

Oh, that’s so many. I stopped counting. But to give you some, 2 solo- albums as rapper and producer, 2006 a Delinquent Habits album and a few breakbeat collabs with the legendary B-Boy JayRoc.

Tell us more about your latest project?

A single, called ‘Chain Vets’ by N.B.S. and west coast legend Planet Asia. I did the music, video, and artwork. The song is fire!

Who have you collaborated with so far in your Career?

Swiss Rap Elite, ONYX, Sonny Seeza, Samy Deluxe, Billy Danze, KRS-1.

Who would you like to collaborate with in the future?

Stormzy!

What inspires you when you make your music?

Similar to a movie director looking for the right actor, I always imagine a specific group or artist spitting, while I’m producing the beat.

How have you ended up in the music industry?

First I was a DJ who was getting tired of playing the same beats over and over. So I started to create my own. Drawing is also a hobby of mine. Graffiti was the coolest thing to do! Music and Visuals became a great part of my life. I mastered my skills and became pretty good at it.

What do you think of the music industry in 2019?

To much content and less quality…

What have you got planned for 2019?

Wanna make hits!

What’s your favorite track at the moment?

Capo Plaza from Italy the whole album ’20’.

What do you do when your not making music?

I direct music videos.

Facebook or Twitter?

Facebook.

In a few words sum up your thoughts about Urban Vault and what we’re trying to do?

It’s awesome, to have platforms like yours who gives artist especially producers coverage. Thank you!

Thank you for your time and may you carry on making dope, fresh music…

N.B.S. & Planet Asia – Chain Vets via iTunes/Spotify

Also, check out Urban Vault Interviews – N.B.S.

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