After a many years, Darryl Jenifer still remains true to himself. This year, he took part in exhibition “Mind Power” where musician produced some of his works, and the works of the people he calls “an important part of Bad Brains family”. And now, answering my questions he tells me about his second upcoming solo album. His last long play “In Search of Black Judas” came out in 2010. But now musician decided to resume this story, this tradition of making such a “near” to Bad Brains sound: authentic and spiritual.

In this interview for Punk Globe magazine, Darryl Jenifer told about overcoming of problems, about his work and friendship with Adam Yauch and about the most memorable Bad Brains show.

Punk Globe: The last few years were really hard for Bad Brains. Partly because of Dr.Know’s and H.R.’s health problems. Now when your problems have passed and you’ve announced the release of your new work, I should ask: can you uncover the mystery and say, what should we expect from the upcoming album?

Darryl: Bad Brains are a cosmic force ,we don't experience hard times, we experience simply times, and time has been good to us giving thanks and praise to the most high the most omni, as far as new Bad Brains recording I don't see that in the future, but I am not a fortune teller,or teller of the future , but I have been inspired to move forward on to a new, which is an incredible honor.

Punk Globe: In his last interview, H.R. said that now you have a new guitarist in your team, as well as a new manager. But if we talk about Chogyi Lama, we can say that he's a rather talented musician. But speaking of the manager, how did he helped you? I mean, were there such a moments… for example like The Beatles and George Epstein, when he did things that were behind his duties, and was more than a manager for the band.

Darryl: Chogyi Lama is the real deal,a true genius when it comes to guitar and other instruments, he is the grandson of Richie Havens and Yung Genius of Brains fam, he's currently starting production on multiple projects, also kids a sic skater, as far as managers there has been couple vultures from the past and present flying in to pick whats left of Bad Brains, you know who you are and how much carcass you've picked . JAH is Bad Brains manager.

Punk Globe: Nietzsche has a well-known quotation: “What doesn't kill you makes you stronger.” After a series of difficulties, you returned to the studio and started recording. Will your next album be similar to the previous "Into The Light" or it cannot be compared?

Darryl: Speaking for my self I have no plans to re-turn to the Bad Brains,stage or studio BUT it is not my place to decide what Bad Brains wants to do or if I will be called for duty

Punk Globe: This summer in Williamsburg, in the Open Space gallery, there was an exhibition of your works called "Mind Power". Recently I’ve talked about photo-exhibitions with Sean Yseult of White Zombie. And answering one of the questions she said that the sensations at such events are always similar to what you feel at concerts: your excitement and adrenaline. What specifically did you feel, primarily as an artist?

( just as a side note , I have no religion,BUT I am ultra spiritual) Darryl: I felt like a soldier of the Great Spirit displaying what the Great Spirit wanted me to show the people , a positive dutiful feeling

Punk Globe: At the same event, Bad Brains played a small set of the songs. Can you tell me, how exactly did this show differ from the many that you performed for all the years of playing? I know that you played a concert with Sid McCray. What was it like to play with him again?

Darryl: The core spirit of Bad Brains is always present when the brothers are on stage together ,but as we are "into the future" the sound texture and rhythms can vary from the days of old, Sid did a great job of singing Regulator, it was sorta sprung on him but he represented our family with PMA spirit and honor

Punk Globe: There are many artists that you have influenced directly. For example, Shepard Fairey. I remember how a couple of years ago I first saw his work with your image. And then, when "Into The Light" came out, everyone was discussing how well you worked together. But can you tell me, what was it like for you as an artist to work with him? And did you discover something new in art for yourself?

Darryl: Shepard is great part of Bad Brains family with pro stock art world guidance graphic guidance ,as far as working together , I could never work together with Shepard, I could only assist and learn

Punk Globe: In 2010, you released a rather interesting album – “In Search of Black Judas”. The album that impressed me! Tell me please, how do you evaluate this experience after eight years?

Darryl: I am still in search of Black Judas,,, and think I have finally located his where abouts as Black Judas is very clever and deceptive, once I find him I'll sit down with him like Trump and Kim Un and see if I can get him to live life in a Great Spirit like fashion, he can get more than a sack of shekels out of life, I am currently mapping out In Search Of Black Judas 2 thanks for asking

Punk Globe: You know, I have kind of a theory that punk is a means of expressing protest. Such a protest phenomenon in music. At least this theory has already been confirmed by several musicians. But I want to ask you about the theme of your solo album. It is quite specific album. I would even say existential. But does this mean that the choice of the idea that the performer wants to convey depends on the stylistic context?

Darryl: Well, examine the story Judas Iscariot from the christian bible then you will understand the solo component and concept of my current artistic and musical mission.

Punk Globe: Most musicians with whom I contacted have written and published autobiographies. I know that H.R. released an autobiography in 2016. But nevertheless, you as a member of the most various collectives, have you ever thought about something like this?

Darryl: I am currently in production of many topics and subject Bad Brains

Punk Globe: Speaking of your most various projects, I would like to focus on the less known of them - the “Brooklyn”, in which you played with Adam Yauch, Doug E.Beans and Tom Cushman. Without any doubt I can call “Brooklyn” one of the most interesting NY bands! But anyway. It was one of the most promising projects. Which "Brooklyn" show was the most memorable for you?

Darryl: We only played once at a spot called The World, a dude from Pink Floyd saw us and few other, like my man Chip ,Brooklyn was playing regular rock shit before Hootie and the Blowfish and those flanneled Seattle bands..BIG UP FOREVER TO MY HOMIE YAUCH , love you lil brah ,we still doing it.

Punk Globe: After many years you worked again with Adam when he acted as your producer on the album "Build A Nation", released with a very interesting sound. Dr.Know and H.R. have repeatedly noted in interviews that Adam managed to get your sound back to the roots. Tell me, in your opinion, was it connected with the fact that Adam from the early days was a fan of your band?

Darryl: Adam was having a great time working with one of his favorite bands, as far as returning to a certain sound or era the intention was to return to "real" as opposed to SPX90 although he did insist that play through the old Peavy bass amp

Punk Globe: Every show is definitely unique. And you yourself remembered in an interview about your most "strange" shows. But here is the question: If you could get a chance to go back in the past and play one show twice, rewind time and relive these emotions, what would it be?

Darryl: I wish I could answer that, I really don't reflect to much in the past as it is the past , but I'll take a shot for you- Bad Brains basement party in PG Maryland 1979 aka our first show