CK The Walker Thotti Interview

CK The Walker Returns With A Party Anthem For The Streets

Rising Independent Ethiopian born- Gold Coast based rapper CK the Walker returns with a party anthem for the streets - 'Thottie', available September 13th. 'Thottie' is CK's follow up offer for 2019 after releasing his latest EP 'Sea of Dreams' alongside frequent collaborator NIFFD earlier this year.

Tapping into modern cultural references, 'Thottie' serves as a feel-good anthem that CK hopes will bring his newly found listenership happiness and freedom amongst the midst of facing troubled times that one may face in their lifetime.

As a solid contributor to the evolving Gold Coast HipHop scene due to the popularity of the new wave generation, as well as mixing his Ethiopian culture, CK has already achieved some impressive accolades, having received airtime on both highly respected platforms MTV Call and Response and Triple J Unearthed. He hopes to expand is horizons with this release and feels he has reached new levels that will leave old and new listeners impressed.

"You will never know until you listen." -CK The Walker

Traveling leaps and bounds from making music back in his hometown Gambella (Ethiopia) under his crews' stage name 'G-Boys' (The G standing for Gambella) to now riding solo in the Gold Coast, CK has faced it all and plans to show the world his story through his music.

Interview with CK The Walker

Question: How would you describe your music?

CK The Walker: To be honest I'm still finding my voice in these rap/ rap sing game. But I know I like to blend genres with stylistic choices. I like to be unique and stand out due to my own melodies and mixing of rap and sung content in a catchy way that really adds value to the songs replay.


Question: Can you tell us about Thottie?

CK The Walker: Thottie' represents the feeling of being able to dance, be happy and feel free to be and do whatever you want no matter the situation you are in. You can be financially stressed or have insecurities but can still stay positive and find ways to groove and celebrate life. I want to influence an uplifting mood with this track where everyone can vibe and dance to it.


Question: What motivates you most when writing music?

CK The Walker: My motivation comes from what's around me, thinking or feeling during the time and recording.

Question: Where did the inspiration for the track, Thottie, come from?

CK The Walker: The inspiration of Thottie came when I was in the States, broke and stressed. But I had friends and family that took care of me so life wasn't so bad as I thought it was and that feeling kind of became the thought for Thottie. I wanted to make something that fans can vibe to, dance and still be grateful in some way.


Question: Do you prefer performing live or recording?

CK The Walker: I prefer performing live because it makes me feel alive and makes me feel proud of myself for giving up during the recording session's struggles.


Question: Which is your favourite song to perform live and why?

CK The Walker: My favourite song to perform right now would be Dreams featuring Major Minor. It has a bouncy beat to it, a catchy chorus to it and fans sing along when I perform it.


Question: What or who was your inspiration to go into the music industry?

CK The Walker: It has to be Lil Bow Bow, watching him as a little kid doing what he was doing at the time; it would be a lie if you didn't once picture yourself as him and started busting rhymes.

Question: If you could collaborate with another artist, who would it be?

CK The Walker: It probably would be Future or Manu Crooks, I will make the billboard charts and a summer anthem with these two any day.


Question: What's a typical day like?

CK The Walker: A typical day for me would be starting 1-3 songs and finishing one or else I will never stop thinking about it.


Question: Can you share your socials?

CK The Walker: @Ck_the_walker 
@CkTheWalker1


Interview by Brooke Hunter