I’m not sure how many of you are aware of the genius/madness that is Chicago underground (waaay underground) emcee, Sharkula. In the words of Mikkey Halsted, those that know, know. Sharkula has been on the scene for many years and his career has been a mystery to most – popping up here and there, usually on the streets of Wicker Park.

A few months ago I was approached by the director Joshua Conro, who is a certified expert on all things Sharkula, to contribute an interview to the movie, which I did alongside J2k from Flosstradamus and PNS from the Molemen camp. The film is now complete and will be premiering this Friday (August 13th) at the Gene Siskel Theater at 8:15pm. You can purchase tickets to the premiere here.

The film, which has been getting a lot of press, was featured in Timeout Chicago this week, and it gives an in-depth background to Sharkula and why Josh chose to make this film. Read the rest of the piece and check out the official movie poster after the jump.