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Gimme Five

Gimme 5 – Craze The Jack

2 November 2024 51

Craze the Jack was a visitor to Newport City Radio's Pure Local Extra show. He is a country music loving rapper who has been known to play Baby Shark & Incy Wincy Spider on the kazoo.....it's true! Here are 5 extra things you should know about Craig Lewis aka Craze The Jack.

When did you give your first public performance?

My first performance was in 2016 I believe in Swansea. There was a local label named Pryme Cut that were putting artists on live events around wales. Im not sure how the connection was made but I managed to get on the line up and perform on that night at the Lemon factory (closed Down). It was an amazing venue , very grungy and dark but set the mood perfectly for underground hip hop. I left that night feeling absolutley high spirited, almost like when you complete something you desire for so long. We had MANY MANY nights like that afterwards for a couple of years until everyone we went our separate ways. Most of us still keep in touch though.

What music was being played at home when you were a kid? Has it influenced your own music?

There was a lot of variety at home with the likes of Pop Music, Radio being played in the kitchen and so on. Listening to Hip Hop as a child deffinetly kick started the whole movement. I also listened to Linkin Park a lot as they were popular with their Hybrid Theory album coming out, this also had elements of Hip Hop with the Rap and Dj Cuts.

What's the best concert you ever went to and why?

I have been to many Concerts, but for me it has to be Noah Kahans stick season tour that he perfomed in Cardiff was absolutely amazing. Im a sucker for that modern country music and when he introdced Wild Rivers it turned into a double whammy. Almost like going to 2 concerts at once.

I also had a similar experience when I went to see Plan B also in Cardiff. He Played 2 albums and had a beatbox artist inbetween. He also had Rudimental supporting.

Where is your favourte place to visit and why should people see it for themselves?

My favourite place to visit is Krakow – Poland. Its architecture and history just blow you away. I also like the crispness in the weather. Me and my partner has been there twice and I think I would deffinetly go there again

Do you have a favourite item of clothing, lucky pants or something?

I was always known for wearing a Hat on Stage, not sure why I used to wear it every performance must be a comfort thing haha. I wear hats anyways because I don’t have much hair left