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Wednesday, June 16, 2010 | 8:16am
FACE THE NATION: Ca$h
Part 1 in the series where we profile the Highbrid Nation. Meet the faces behind the comments
About a week ago we reached a milestone when I logged my 3000th post on Highbrid Nation. And while on the surface it was a personal accomplishment, in truth it was one that the entire Nation should be proud of. Unlike most other blogs and online communities, the Highbrid Nation is just that we are one Nation. While we address a wide range of topic from politics to sports to the business world to the more than occasional Fat Back we are collection of very different individuals with varying viewpoints drawn together by a single common thread which is hip hop.
And while I’ve hoped I’ve pushed you to expand your philosophical horizons, I too have broadened my own. In doing so, I believe I have shared a great deal of who I am as a blogger, a thinker, a fan, a critic and a professional. But what about you? Along the way we’ve met so many personalities that have contributed to our comment boards from the originals under the aliases of lyphe, gphi, skinnygirluver, Malcolm, ThebolB and the original UrbanThought to some of the relative newcomers like auchamp22, and E.L. Diaz.
So I wanted to take the occasional timeout in a feature we’ll call “Face the Nation” to talk about YOU! Who are you? Where are you from and what’s your story. By doing so I hope it’ll bring us just a little bit closer as a family. One Nation.
First up…you know him as Ca$h. One of the most colorful members of the Nation and often at the center of our most heated debates, I had the opportunity to interview Ca$h or Chris Ca$h last week. Here’s a breakdown.
THE MAN
Name: Cris Denmon (A self described “Neo-Hippie”)
Age: 20 Something
Hometown: Dallas, TX – Oak Cliff (The Good Side)
Twitter:
First Discovered Highbrid Nation: Stumbled Upon a Fat Back Award
Favorite Fat Back Model: “One Word…Bria”
Favorite Video Games As A kid: Super Mario Bros., Madden, Zelda, Metroid, MegaMan, Streets of Rage, Kid Chameleon.
Memorable Quote: “Passion drives me. Things i Love. Things i Want. Serenity Balances Me. Things i Need. Things that Need Me. i’m Not perfect but i’m Secure. to me that’s Perfection in Itself.”
THE MUSIC
Music Website: www.theamazingamateurs.com or twiturm.com/criscash2fly4tv
Inspiration: Science, Video Games and Girls
“Cash as an Artist evolved into sort of a Hip Hop Hero, Time Traveller…Mad Scientist making my Own Rules. Throwing away the proverbial Box…i’m kinda like a Musical Chameleon”
“i have no Shape. like Liquid Metal or Water. i take on the shape of the Container, which in this case would be the Track i’m recording on. i let the beat tell me where to go….”
Influences: Bootsy Collins, Jimi Hendrix , James Brown, David Ruffin, OutKast, Mystikal, Tela, Pimp-C, 8Ball & MJG, Zapp n Roger, Morris Day, Michael Jackson and Prince
Currently on Ca$h’s iPod: B.O.B. Adventures of Bobby Ray…the new Big Boi single Shutterbug and Janelle Monae’s ArchAndroid
THE PHILOSOPHY
Thoughts On Lil Wayne: I’m not a Fan as you all might think.
i’m a fellow craftsman…Being the youngest of his circle he was sorta like chosen like Michael Jackson he too was he youngest and most talented of his circle. his flow began regional but became national. drugs n drugs n babymamaz galore aside. the man make good music and also SOME bad music. [H]e’s human. but as far a talent I find FEW in the art that come close.
You can’t hear someone say wayne is the Best then pick up the Carter III. His metaphors can be cloudy but once you’ve said EVERYTHING you have to speak it in another language. Instead of sayin i got a white girl in my black BMW…Wayne would say “i’m in a pepper beamer wit a salt-shaker”…lol its genius in its simplicity. [He has] work ethic like Tupac. but will experiment i can relate. i understand wayne more than i agree with him.
One artist He’d bring back from the dead: Pimp C.
“Pimp C was a pioneer of Texas “Sound” and “Swag”. Heavy full Drawbar organs funky bass lines laid back mack movie type hooks, he made being from Texas cool FIRST…we NEED some things to be adressed and when the Pimp spoke everyone listened.”
Top 10 Things You Hate About Hip Hop Today:
10. most of the Beats. No Soul.
9. The Lack of Live Stage Presence… all that SWAG disappears on stage
8. Misuse of said Word ” Swag”
7. the sounds like formula. ” yeah this my follow up hit it SOUND JUST LIKE…(the first single)
6. Plies
5.Gucci Mane
4. Fruity Loops (Music Beatmaking Program)
3. The Term Alternative Hip-Hop “since when was creativity an Alternative?”
2. The idea that you have to be rich or powerful to gain attention from the opposite sex.
“I still pull chicks in my ’93 lincoln town car with the detachable grill and one window that works…lol. Its all about KOS (knowledge of self). Let him or her know the content of your character and the scope of your mind, then you’ll win. all these dopeboys ex-girlfriends love my beautiful mind”
Cash: 1. Soulja Boy
THE STYLE
Artist or celebrity that best exemplifies what you think is fly: Pharell
“He can go from subdued white tee and basics to looking like his closet attacked him. He’s really not trendy. but comfortable. Matching is overrated. Sometimes my shirt might not match the kicks i wanted to wear today. This to me is fly…Not being bound by RULES of fashion [instead] making new ones.”
If you would like to nominate someone for “Face the Nation” email me at jperez at highbrid dot com.
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Interesting concept. I actually think this will be a hit. Kudos, Juan!
Ca$h…nice to know some things about you, sir. It helps me to direct my hate toward you. LOL
But this isn’t about hate…so, bravo.
lol thanks… Preciate it Don Juan…dont hate me baby cuz im BEauTifulll…lol
Ca$h, nice to finally put a face to the name. Good to see someone from Oak Cliff on the nation. I like this post Juan, great job!
Thanks…I’m going to make it a regular feature if the response from the Nation is goo. Is that where you’re from as well B.E.B.?
Yeah Juan I’m from Oak Cliff too. Just another hood in America lol
awready Oak Cliff South Polk baby….
I’m diggin this Juan, very creative. Nice to meet you Cash!!!!
Thanks man. Appreciate it.
pleasures all Mine.
I agree, great concept. When I read comments, I know I’m not getting the whole picture at times, just because I don’t know the person who commented well enough.
well now you do homie…..
YEEEEOOOOOO CASH!!!!
What’s up MANE!
I’m ctfu over here, not @ your profile…it’s just nice to finally meet you man. This is a great idea Juan, what about Chelle…it’s a couple more faithful Highbridders that I want to meet as well…
again nice to meet you Cash…
yea….lol
once again it wouldnt have been possible with out yall
damn im such an artist feel like i won an Award… ::sniffles:: ::i love yall:: ::sniff sniff:: lol
Awww thats sweet that I came to your mind lol. I do like this idea though. Its refreshing knowing a little more about fellow commentors. Great idea
Thank you Ca$h for letting us see a little deeper into your world 
I digs face the nation ! Cash Whats up brotha !!
nuttin much. Skywalkin. tryna stay above Basic.
Like wise, great idea Juan..y’ll slogan is so very true.”Knowledge is power”!!!
Cool Dude! I like the comment he made about pulling females.
yeah buddy Paul wall said in and old swisha house flow… “I could catch boppers if i rode on a bike…”
Good to meet ya, Ca$h.
One day you all may ge a chance to meet Mr. Bad Guy, then shortly afterwards wish you didnt, LOL!!!
Juan, I think that you should have started with your own bio. Then the other Chiefs of the Highbrid Nation. Lets us known where the leaders of this great Nation came from…..
Just a Thought….
awready right back at cha… i feel what u sayin about the leaders but hell this way its kinda like when a Movie start witha Car Chase or Explosion….immediate attention grabber.
Cash, nice to meet ya bro. Juan you continue to amaze me brother man. This hot, bringing it back to the people. Keep it up. I’m curious though what does Cash get as the spotlight contributor.
i know yeah what do i get lol??
Wuddup Ca$h… I like that you have a voice here and I like checkin for your comments to posts. Very Good Move Highbridnation ! I like this.
thanks broseph. whats good wit u….
Very Innovative, definately is great to see the backgrounds and maybe get a feel of what drives these comments. Homie is an individual, the world needs more of them…
thanks bro. i agree.
Nice to put a face with the comments… Good piece Juan… i agree 100% with you on your top ten list for whats wrong with hip hop….
fo real huh! thanks. i dint take me long at all to make this list….ask Juan.
Nah it was like was prepared with the answer.
Juan, you know a winner when you see one.
Great eye for talent, my gut tells me Ca$h will be a household name in the near future.
Keep discovering unknown geniuses.
wow. Blew My Mind a Comment so good you had to post it Three times lol.. Thanks delta…
Juan, you know a winner when you see one.
Great eye for talent, my gut tells me Ca$h will be a household name in the near future.
Keep discovering unknown geniuses.
Juan, you know a winner when you see one.
Great eye for talent, my gut tells me Ca$h will be a household name in the near future.
Keep discovering unknown geniuses.
Hey Ca$h! A.k.a “D”. Really enjoyed readin the profile. Fabulous to see the side of your alterego! Or is this your real side and the 9-5 is your alterego. LOVED the comment about your Link Basket! shoulda included a piece on your ride with the spokes in the middle (lol)…. but enjoy and embrace your notoriety!
o u mean the BMX lol…? naw yeah i think i keep Cash deep down inside at the JO-Beezy…he comes out from time to time…lol thanks for the support… we miss u over there…
Juan- I appreciate most of all the tone of highbridnation, ONEness feel! The Nation, A?
Thanks for the platform!
Ca$h- a fan of ART in you, in love with the man and the STYLE fa-sho! MOST of all I’m ever so greatful for the PHILOSOPHY…thanks for being oneself!
~peace
i think i know who this is.
u know more than anybody…thanks A…in Love really? lol
You’re welcome!
PJuan- I appreciate the tone of highbridnation, ONEness feel! The Nation, A?
Thanks for the platform!
Ca$h- a fan of the ART in you, in love with the man and the STYLE fa-sho! MOST of all I’m ever so grateful for the PHILOSOPHY…thanks for being oneself!
~peace
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