LouieC: Ok, I will try to be differnt here, it seems that everybody asks you who are your favorite freestyle artists but i am asking you what types of musical influences have you all had and why are they so important?
TKA: We were all born and raised in Spanish Harlem which isn't the worse place to grow up. It has a big diversity in music there. We grew up listening to Salsa & Merengue. But we also grew up listening to Disco, Dance, and Rap. We use to listen to different types of styles from Anita Baker to DePeche Mode. In fact, the single, "In A Manner," is a dedication to the DePeche Mode who help us get throught many of our hard times. Right now, I have my daughter working on some things and let me tell you her voice is so developed that you would figure you were listening to Alisha Keys. Also, We are working on a 15 year-old puertican kid who has outstanding vocals.

LouieC: Tony, what ever did happen to you all and Prestige Records?
TKA: Well, the president of Prestige approached us to do a deal with them through Columbia. We naturally told him to submit a proposal and to our disappointment it wasn't to our liking. But at the end of the day, we had to do what was best for TKA. We still support him as he supports us. It was more a business oriented decision. If it came down to TommyBoy or Prestige, it would of been TommyBoy simply because of the relationship we have with TommyBoy.

LouieC: Before I go any further, Describe for us the experience at Club Exit in May of 2000. It seems as if thought that was a special night for you guys. What is your comment on that?
TKA: What that was right there was the day it solidified TKA's place in this industry. It was a magical night. It was an appreciative situation receiving all that love from the fans and you can only feel blessed. It was that night we said that this was something we need to be doing. It is so hard to even describe the feeling.

LouieC: Inlight of the Terrorist attacks, Is there anything you all would like comment?
TKA: First off, its a shame that we are in this situation and going through this tragedy. I think as a nation we should sit together and be proud of the U.S. in taking their time in doing the necessary investigation. It wouldn't of been a good thing on the day after the attacks to show some type of military action without geting all of the facts. We have learned from our past actions such as in the war of Vietnam and The Gulf that we need to be wiser. Times are changing and we shouldn't be afraid of change. Our prayers go out to the all of the victims.

LouieC: Well Tony, one final question...Where can we go to find any news on TKA..is there an email or website address? Also, if there is anything you would like to add as well..please feel free!!
TKA: Sure, we are in the process of establishing a brand new Website, WWW.TKAFOREVER.COM, and hopefully it will up soon..so keep an eye out for that. This site will contain music clips of not only our music but for the other artist that we are working on. There you will be able to get any info on us and even purchase TKA merchandise such as T-Shirts, Hats, and Jackets just to name a few. If TKA is featured on websites or articles, you can find the info on that. We are in control of this site. The entire business will be conducted in our office. This site is strictly for the fans.

On a final note, I want thank you, Louie, and WWW.FREESTYLEMANIA.COM, for making this happen. I want you guys to understand that this in not a one party gig, know what i am saying. This is something we need for the fans to give us the opportunity to get it right. We believe in our hearts the album is right but, hey, if the fans don't think so, we will go back in the studio and do it all over again.

LouieC: Well, you guys are back and the album is coming out 11-06-01, Freestyle is in air..what more can you ask for?
Tony, I just want to thank you so much for taking time out for this interview. I would like to thank Lisa Brown from TommyBoy in setting this meeting up and just know that TKA will always have Freestylemania's support! PEACE