Bursting forth with crazy energy and solid footing, one of the most prolific and lyrically vicious MCs to emerge out of the recent breed of new-school Hip-Hop artists is Bronx-bred and URB's next 100, Mickey Factz.  It has been a while since Hip-Hop has seen an artist as high-powered and hard working as Mickey Factz, who has released a track every week since the top of 2008 as part of a series called, "The Leak."  The Leak's playlist features songs graced by the likes of D'Angelo, Lauryn Hill, the Cool Kids and upcoming NY R&Bster, Jade; and every track is excellent.

Recently, I was able to catch up with Mickey to ask a few questions and this is what was said: 

StopBeingFamous: Mickey Factz, what is your birth name?

Mickey Factz: The birth name is Mickey Williams. Crazy, right?

SBF: If you were asked to describe New York City to an alien, how would you go about it?
 

M: It's the place where every part of the world comes and leaves their luggage. In that luggage there is something that grows and creates a specific culture that lives amongst us here in NY. In layman's terms, every race is in NYC in one way or the other.

SBF: What do the initials GFC stand for and how did the movement start?

M: GFC is not an acronym. We make GFCNewYork mean whatever it wants to be made to the people and the client. No labels over here. The movement started from the minds of four like- minded individuals. Now it's beginning to grow into an unstoppable empire.
 

SBF: What type of guy were you in high school?  

M: I was the dude that was able to go to class, pass, cut, go to the lunchroom, battle, mess with the honeys, fly, hang with the thugs and still get love. I wasn't the most popular guy in school but I was respected and loved. Everybody knew about me. Damn, I miss high school.

SBF: There are millions of hopeful rap acts in New York City, all hustling to get to the top. What caused Mickey Factz and GFC to shine?

M: Determination, hunger, drive, talent, persistence, creativity, loyalty and trust; point-blank, period.

SBF: What is it like for you riding the subway now a days? Do people recognize you? If so, how do you deal with it?

M: I get stopped daily and it's the greatest feeling in the world to know that I'm inspiring people to want to live their lives to the fullest. I deal with it by stopping and holding conversations. They're my fans and I respect and love them. By me giving them a piece of me, I let them know that yes, I am a performer but I'm also approachable and as human as they are.

SBF: Describe what it was like to see yourself on TV for the first time, did you flip out?

M: Yes, I did. It was wild. It was like looking in the mirror without doing any movements; it was surreal. I'm still bugging when I see myself on youtube so at the end of the day it's all the same.

SBF: Where do you usually go to clear your head? Is there a specific place?

M: Nah, I just travel. I like to walk a lot. There is no such thing as clearing your head, either. It's all about dealing with it right then and there, or, in my case, letting it out on paper.

SBF: What do you find most attractive about women?

M: The eyes, the stomach and the lips. Sheesh, that right there is the ultimate turn on; drives me insane.

SBF: What can a woman say or do to turn you off completely?

M: When she starts acting like she's superhuman and acting rude. Then she's gotta get a reality check she can't cash. I'm known for voiding those checks. 

SBF: Do you drink or smoke before recording?

M: Everything I do is sober, no drinking or smoking. Sober thoughts lead to my success. 

SBF: The Leak, is something that has never been done before. How are you able to come up with that much material? Is it stockpiled?

M: None of it is stockpiled. It's all about being versatile and having enough talent to go as far as I could possibly go. I let my mind wander and take me to the places I need to be. 

SBF: If I asked you to make up a name to describe your style of dress, what would it be?  

M: Studded nylon. 

SBF: Would you like to say what's up to anyone out there? 

M: If you're breathing, I do this music shit for you. End of Interview