The Fast Life

DC isn't only the nation's capital, it's also the home of Go Go music. Most people outside of the DMV (DC, Maryland & Virginia) area don't know or know very little about the whole Go Go scene. You can't explain what Go Go really sounds like you have to listen to it, and if you were to take a listen you should start out by listening to The Bounce Beat Kings, TCB(Total Control Band).

First and for most introduce yourselves and let everyone know exactly what you all do.

We are Kory (singer) Bo ( rapper) X (management team) and Polo (lead mike)

When did you guys actually form TCB?

Polo: I started TCB in 97 but we didn't really make any noise until 2002. The current band has been intact since 2007


What’s the difference in Go Go from when you guys started and now of days?

Bo: it's basically still the same, we put a little twist on the bounce beat like a slow bounce or chop it up a little but the basics is our bounce beat. We do use timbales more than the older bands in the past but that what's sets us apart.


What’s your opinion on the current state of Go Go?

Kory: I think go go is more competive than it has been and it really makes other bands create thier own sound and come up wit catchy hooks and beats. It's hard to keep up with us because we keep creating and pushing our creativity to new heights. We keep surprising ourselves with so much material we come up with.


Do you think Go Go will ever blow up nationwide?

X: I think it has an influence that hasn't been taken seriously yet. We have performed with many artist and we actually had offers from Trina to be her band, Waka has done versus on our music, Raheem DeVaughn has been on stage with us and we have a few well known artist that have expressed interest. I think we've learned it's better to create our own buzz and let people come call us. It's more rewarding.


Do you guys even want Go Go to blow up on a nationwide scale?

Polo: well, it's kind of a curse and a blessing in a way that if we get hot nationally we would travel performing for a whole different fan base. But on the other hand we wouldn't be in our city as much and DC is so reactinary that it wouldn't be hard for another band to feel that void since we would be on the road. At the end of the day if we could do both it would be a win win but in reality we would prefer to keep the city in favor because of the longevity.


How do you guys think Go Go influences the DMV?

Bo: it's part of our culture. Starting in Junior High schools all u do is think about making a band and getting hot. It's kind of like a right of pasage where if you good you could be an instant hood star without selling your soul to an industry. It's what's in our blood if you true to DC.


I’ve heard a lot of wild things happen in the Go Go, what’s the wildest thing that you guys have seen?

Polo: I think it's mostly seeing what the girls do on our songs.
Kory: seeing the money people put out to see us play. It's kind of a good feeling to see that people would actually pay to hear us perform.


Thanks for your time, Is there anything you guys have to say to your fans out there?

TCB: we thank everyone who our music has touched in a positive light. Remembering your first TCB show and friends you partied wit are memories we all share and we appreciate what we mean to hundreds of fans in the DMV that grew up with us and continue to party with us. Keep bouncing! TCB.


Follow TCB on twitter @BouncebeatKingz



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