My name is Caroline Cichelly but I got given the nick name Chico by a few of my boys some time around the early 2000's, and it stuck ever since. I am going to be 31 next month. I was born in Vancouver BC and lived there until I was 9, then grew up the rest of the time in Ottawa. I left Ottawa for roughly 5-6 years once its all added up. I went back out to Vancouver in my mid twenties where I did my culinary training, then moved to Toronto for a year and bit. After Toronto I continued to bounce all around Ontario, eventually making my way back to Ottawa.
What were your first albums that introduced you to hip hop and on what format?
My first album that introduced me to hip hop that I can remember off the top was Heavy D & The Boyz "Peaceful Journey" on cassette, I was 9 and it was a total fluke of to why I had it in my possession - my dad had found it on the ground while he was out walking the family dog. I had also made friends with a boy named Colin in 3rd or 4th grade and one day in class he handed me a cassette and said "Here listen to this, you won't regret it" it was Black Sheep "A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing". I remember going home and listening to it and thinking wow there is so much more out there then New Kids On The Block. It changed my whole outlook on music and helped shaped my character into what it is today. Colin and I are still best buds, we have matching tattoo's that represent our love for music and how it is basically the root of our friendship. Soon after that I can remember being taken over by Wu-tang madness, and you could have found me obsessively tagging the Wu symbol on every possible surface in my middle school. It was not until High school that I got into underground hip hop, which I have another buddy to thank for hooking me up with mix tapes and providing me with the knowledge. I quickly became obsessed with finding new releases, new artists and learning all about the history.
What is your favourite movie?
Geez. This is a toughie for me. I love movies of all genres, and I have so many I can't possibly just say one, so instead I will name a bunch: Big Lebowski, La Haine, Casino, A Bronx Tale, Zebra Head, Do The Right Thing, Kids, Happiness, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Being John Malkovich, True Romance, Spirited Away, The Outsiders, Lost Boyz, The Labrynth, Amorres Porres, City of God, Edward Scissor Hands, and I guess I will stop there......
What brought us together?
The ever so wonderfully creepy land of Instagram. When I first joined IG I started following my favourite artists and anyone who I saw that had common interests as me. Cammack was one of those people. We began commenting on each others pics as people do, which led to e-mails and exchanging music. We also soon discovered that we were both going through rough patches dealing with anxiety and such. We really supported each other and helped each other keep our heads up through the not so swell times. We drifted a part here and there but always checked in here and there. Even though we have never met in person I definitely consider Cammack a good friend.
Whats your most memorable hip hop moment as a fan?
I don't think I have one particular memory that stands out the most because I have a few. When I was younger I was blessed to attend many shows and still am to this day. Much love and thanks goes out to the boys at Kapacity Entertainment that made the shows possible to happen and for letting the hip hop culture thrive in Ottawa. I have had the opportunity to shake hands, give props, and shoot the shit with many talented artists and to me that is always memorable.
What does the word AcKnowledge mean to you?
To me Acknowledge means to educate and be aware of yourself and your surroundings. Always explore other options and dig deeper under the surface.
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