Cruger Interview (2024): The Halcyon Show
13My interview with UK battle rap pioneer, live performer, content creator, video editor and producer, Freddie "Cruger" Scott-Miller.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to this edition of The Halcyon Show, I'm Lorne your host but there's simply no time for formalities as I have a rather extensive list of accolades and accomplishments to question my guest on in this interview. How many? My guest today has literally worked across so many genres, media and platforms on so many projects and content ideas, that even he can't keep track of some of them, and that's despite each of them being immaculate and innovative. For over 15 years he has overseen the production of some of the most popular content in the world, chances are you've seen hours of his work and never known. He's worked for such platforms as UNILAD and now works as the main channel editor for some young lads called the SIDEMEN. On top of his successful professional career, he happens to be one of the bonified fore-bearers of UK battle rap as we know it today. As co-founder, creative director and renowned battler for perhaps the biggest UK battle league ever, Don't Flop, his efforts helped usher in a new pillar of viral entertainment, shaping the landscape of UKBR as we know it today. AND on top of all that, the man knows how to steam a good ham. Ladies and gentlemen cock-a-doo-da-loo-do-da-loo-do-da-loooo it's Cruger!!."
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00:00 Intro
02:41 How does he come up with his ideas?
05:28 Does he procrastinate?
09:01 Where does he get his inspiration from?
13:03 How does he apply his style to his work?
19:05 When does he find inspiration?
22:43 Why does he love the art of Rap and Rhyme so much?
32:39 How does he feel about his place in UKBR history?
38:30 Are "Gold" bars the most underated chocolate biscuit ever?
41:55 How does he balance creative fulfillment with success?
46:37 What aspect of editing/production drives him crazy?
50:23 How would his younger self view his career to date?
53:26 The changing landscape of making content
59:10 What have been his career highlights?
01:01:46 Have there been moments he salvaged triumph from the jaws of defeat?
01:05:21 Will he ever return to battle?
01:10:19 The pressures of performing live
01:13:55 What are his aspirations and goals going forward?
01:20:03 What does he think UKBR could do to achieve greater success?
01:25:56 Sounds Like
01:28:27 Outro
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Thanks to @Motion Made for the background graphics for this episode.
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