Song: “When the Satellites Fall feat. Escrol” by Flight Distance, produced by Crack Moses, from the album Bad Information.
Flight Distance is a great example of why the local hip hop scene deserves all the attention it’s getting. We recently sat down with two members of the band to discuss Bluesfest, life, rap and Ottawa.
In short, Flight Distance’s take on hip hop is dark, intricate and intelligent. Bender, one of the two MCs of the group, is a decorated rap-battler. Despite the battle prowess, their music tends to focus more on politics, self-identity, and the world around them.
We asked Flight Distance to answer our questions, and they obliged.
How would you describe your sound?
Imagine if Carly Rae Jepsen were three grown men in a fight to the death.
How did the group start?
We met at a rap show in the early 2000s at Bumpers, which is now The Works on Bank Street. Bumpers was an excellent venue.
What can we expect from your Bluesfest performance?
New shit!!! A tinfoil helmet may appear. Some members of Sound of Lions may grace the stage. Bender may take his shirt off.
What is your favourite place in Ottawa?
Needle Park.
Flight Distance plays the Electro Stage on Sunday July 8 at 3:30pm.
