1. What made you decide to form Money Train tell us a bit about your history to date ?

We were 2 solo artists who were both buzzing in their perspective markets. Coincidently, we have two completely different styles and takes on music, but our differences help us to reach different people. One collaboration turned into several which evolved into a partnership. We meshed well and We haven't looked back since

2. Who or what are your influences ?

We are influenced by the people and the struggle. Being in the position to help others prosper is the driving force behind MONEY TRAIN. Artists like Wyclef Jean, Jay-Z, David Banner and Kanye West have all used their position to help out the less fortunate. To give a voice or speak up for those not spoken for. Those type of artists have a heavy influence on MONEY TRAIN

3. What modern artists do you like ?

We like Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Jay-Z, Kanye, Eminem, Timbaland, Outkast, 50 Cent, Young Jeezy, T.I., Lupe Fiasco, Gym Class Heroes.

4. Where did the name come from ?

The name Money Train is a metaphor. It stands for get money and keep it moving. By the time we make a million dollars we'll be trying to figure out how to make 2 million. By the time we sell 5 million CD's we'll be trying to figure out how to sell 10 Million. Get Money and keep moving!!

5. What inspires you to write your music/lyrics ?

We write music based on what's going on in our life at that specific time. One month we might write a bunch of party songs because we feel like having a good time. But the next month we might feel like talking about world issues. Making music is like writing a book, meaning each song is a representation of that particular time period. No author ever wrote the same book twice. As an artist, you evolve, and hopefully the music, song content, and concepts will too.

6. Name your all time fave track by another band/artist ?

1. I ain't mad at cha - Tupac

2. Song Cry - Jay Z

3. Can't Tell Me Nothing - Kanye West

4. God Gave Me Style - 50 Cent

5. Purple Rain - Prince

6. Da Art of Storytelling - Outkast

7. What sort of sound can we expect from your forthcoming album ?

In short, you can expect banging beats, catchy hooks and out of this world lyrics all throughout this album.

8. What are your ambitions for your music. Where do you see yourself in 5 years ?

Musically, our goal is to make timeless music and deliver a classic album that people will never forget. From Albums like: Micheal Jackson's "Thriller" to Prince's "Purple Rain" to Nas' Illmatic to Eminem's Marshall Mather LP. Those albums will always be remembered because they touched the hearts of so many people. Before It's all over Money Train will have one of those unforgettable albums. As far as business, we are both entrepreneurs so we plan on continuing to make good music and using that influence to attack the corporate world. In 5 years, it would be nice to own a couple of businesses, rather it be real-estate, film, clothes, or charity foundations. Like the name implies... Get money And keep moving.

9. How would you describe your music and what genre do you think it fits into ?

Up-tempo feel-good music. The genre would have to be hip-hop/pop

10. Where was your new material recorded and who was producing ?

The new material was recorded entirely at ILLA TEAM Studios, located in Suffolk, UK, which is run by group member Caligrafi

The Production was a collage of different musicians hand-picked by group member Reese the Ruler

11. You guys are originally from the USA but decided to come to the U.K to do your music ? What was the thinking behind this and in your opinion, do you think it makes it easier or harder to make it as a band based in the U.K coming from the States ?

The biggest factor that brought us to the UK to do music was the diversity. The UK welcomes diversity whereas, the states most often opposes something that's unfamiliar. Audiences in the states accept people based on who's consigning them. For example, 50 cent co-signs G-Unit, Eminem co-signs D12, Ludacris co-signs DTP, Nelly co-signs the St. Lunatics, T.I. co-signs PSC, and list goes on. Either way you look at it, breaking into the music business is hard work. Each place has its benefits and set-backs. In the states the market is very saturated because everyone either knows someone who does music or does music themselves. The upside is that the market is so much larger to get your music out there to be heard. For example it's easier to perform in venues, open up for big name artist, and get your music on the radio. In the UK getting radio play, or performing at big events is usually limited to artist who are already signed. We've even felt resistance

about getting our song in rotation in the club whereas getting your music played in the club in the states isn't all that difficult. It's a catch 22. But at the end of the day, the UK scene definitely complements the kind of music that we do.

12. Who are the members of Money Train and what do they all do and play ?

Caligrafi Jones: Rapper/Vocalist...Known to most as simply Cali, he is the more technical half of MONEY TRAIN. Engineering most of the groups studio sessions. More of a metaphorical storyteller than a commercial rapper, Cali is the eccentric one of the two

Reese the Ruler: Rapper....Known as Reese or Gooch, he is the charismatic people person of MONEY TRAIN. He is the in your face, tell it like it is type of rapper, with extraordinary wit and jaw-jabbing punchlines. Reese has an ear for what the masses want to hear and delivers by carefully selecting the groups instrumentation.

13. In the U.K music and food has combined with celebrity rock and pop stars now appearing and cooking on TV food shows. Please can you give us your favourite recipe ?

Caligrafi: My favorite dish to cook is eggplant parmasean. You cut it, fry it, smother it with special tomato sauce, add cheese and bake it. Only the special ladies get to taste my specialty dish. ( mmmm If I try that and my luck with the ladies may get better ?? - ED ) .

Reese: My favorite dish to cook is catfish. Either deep fried coated with cornmeal or marinated with lemon juice and baked. If I'm showing off I might add some creole seasoning with dash of Worcestershire sauce. It's quick and easy!!

14. On a previous release you guys sampled The Eurythmics track "Sweet Dreams". Are you big fans of 80's electro pop or was it just that song In particular you liked ?

We both love 80's as we are both 80's babies. Both of us are huge Prince fans and a lot of our concepts and song structures are based on the Purple Rain/Electro Pop era in music.