TLD got it in with Pittsburgh native MC Farooq Al- Said aka Ayatollah Jaxx before the release of his debut album Hello, Hip-Hop (out March 9th) AND in time for Valentine’s!! Instead of going for the basics I took a different approach and went  straight for his holiday plans. Foreplay, role play, serenade’s and latex allergies— it’s all what he had to say after the jump…

Box of chocolates or box of condoms
That’s a toughy, I’d say, a box of chocolates.  I gotta hell of a sweet tooth and I have a horrible addiction to chocolate.  On top of that well … I’m allergic to latex … yeh … crazy init?……

What’s the best or worst Valentine’s gift you’ve ever received/ and given?
I’ve actually never received a Valentines day gift.  But I did serenade a girl once on V-tine day.  I think that was her best, because, humbly speaking, Jaxx has some pipes (if you havent heard me sing on Ms. 416, yeh that’s me).  And let’s be real, how many ladies actually get that treatment now days?  Mans be on some bullshit.  Real rap. 

The worst I’ve ever given?  Hmmm, this time last year, my (ex) fiance got into a lovers quarrel because she was acting like a very nasty word.  I’ll just say, I’ll C U Next Tuesday.  If you get me?  So she got a piece of my mind last year.  So she gave me a headache, I reciprocated.  The end.

What’s the most annoying thing about Valentine’s Day?
That it exists.  And oddly enough, every year I am with out a valentine.  The Ayatollah likes hearts and candies!!!!

If you had to make love to one of your own songs, what would it be and why?
HA!  Ms. 416.  Hands down! I sing on there, it’s a mellow, smooth vibe and it’s based on a true story and I kinda leave it off with a cliff hanger so to speak.  So it’d be nice to get some roll playing on with that.  Oh yes,  The Ayatollah is into foreplay and roll playing, ladies.

Who will you spend this Valentine’s Day with?
I actually have been booked for a special Valentine’s Day performance, but I think afterwords, I have my Honey Bunches of Brown waiting for me.  A little long distance love never hurt any one.   I hate borders.

Advice for couple’s who are celebrating this bullshit?
Like the big homie Dave Hollister once said,  take care of home.  Fellas and ladies alike.  You shouldn’t have to wait until Feb 14th to celebrate the emotional bond you and your significant other share.  Make sure whom ever it is you’re involved with knows that, they’re honoured, cherished and most importantly, respected.  There is nothing in the world like witnessing the joy a random act of affection can bring to your significant other.  Treat that special some one to your heart and your mind.  Give them a little piece of it every day and God will do the rest.  The Ayatollah has spoken.

Advice for single people who are not celebrating this bullshit?
Aiyo, real rap?  Don’t get immersed in a consumer holiday.  You don’t need a bloodclot “holiday” to validate your self worth!!!!!!  Appreciate delf and just give some one a random gesture of kindness.  You never know to what extent something like that will be received and how positively it has the potential to effect some one.  And if that is really asking too much, roll up to mom dukes, give her a big kiss on the forehead, make her some hashbrowns and say, The Ayatollah appreciates you, he said he’ll be over later. 

But on a serious note, appreciate what you have right now.  You never know what tomorrow holds. 

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