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CONTENTS FEATURES 6 SHALIEK RIVERS 8 BIG BONE 14 2PACALYPSE NOW 16 TORCH 20 GLOVEZ 21 ALAN PUGACH BARKER 22 DJ FAR
L DASH
26 D Boogz 33 YT DA GENERAL
@BOONBOYDASH Ldashmusic.tumblr.com, youtube.com/onefifthace boonboydash@gmail.com
The call me Ldash, raised in Chesapeake, VA I just recently dropped my first official mixtape ‘’Breath of fresh air” on Datpiff.com, I chose to name it that to signify the feeling you get when your searching long and far for something worth listening to and you stumble upon something majestic, The hiphop scene has been starved and deprived of creativity and originality. Which is exactly what you can expect from my LP. Also, uptempo original production by Majik, cleverness, hungry delivery, modern day issues, staying true to myself with a lil bragging and boasting sprinkled on top. If i had a chance to work with someone currently in the industry it would be Kendrick Lamar, Sir Michael Rocks, Chuck Inglish, J.cole, Big Sean, thats whos currently in the deck right now, I respect them for being up&comers in the game, defying the odds as I am. Right now I keep my ear to the streets with one major blogsite Worldstarhiphop.com, also, Datpiff. com, XXL & Source magazine. Im not satisfied with the state of my career nor me as an artist. Im still growing, trying new things, breaking boundaries, and manifesting greatness. Be on the lookout for my sophmore LP ‘’TheMonaLisaProject’’ coming soon.
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Tell us about where your from and what company you represent? I’m originally from the Bronx, NY How would you describe your style of music in ONE word? Passionate Are you working on any new albums or mixtapes currently? Any Features? I just started working on my mixtape called “I don’t wanna be Famous”. I called on a few friends who i respected that i knew would add their unique vibe to the project. Spade, June, and Scotch Davis. I’m still tryna holla at Fred the godSon to collab on a joint with me. I met him through my boy Remo the Hitmaker at a studio in the bronx so im hopin we can make that happen. How did you come up with the Title of your Album? What does it stand for? It came to me one day walking through time square. I wasn’t rushing to come up with a title. My plan was to wait until i finished the project but when it came to me that day it stuck with me. To answer your question, the more i began to focus on songwriting, the less i wanted to be famous. I think being famous makes you loose some of yourself because its almost like you become public property. And they say you signed up for it. It’s the sacrifice you gotta make. I wanna be successful, my music can have the fame. Building a strong fan base and staying connected to your fans is essential in the music business. How do you plan to stay on top of your game? Giving my fans the best that i got every single time. I ain’t never been a half stepper. If im not gonna do it great im not gonna do it at all. Besides being a certified musician, what other paths could you picture your self taking? Perhaps Acting, Modeling or Owning your own business? Acting is a craft that i wanna work on and take more seriously in the future. I love the idea of becoming another person and telling their story. Looking back on your career and how everything played out, do you honestly have any regrets? Or things you would have done totally different? yeah. I have a few regrets. But my mother always use to say “you live and you learn”. So i don’t really look at it as regrets. I look at it as valuable lessons. I get it. I didn’t get it before, but i get it now. Who inspired you when you were younger to pursue your goals? My grandfather and my mother for the most part. Reflecting back on your pass, what would say was the highlight of your career? 20. So far, probably working with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. Those guys are innovators. I got alotta respect for them Are you satisfied with your career thus far? Are you completely happy now as an artist? I’m feeling good about where i am creatively. I’m feeling good about my team. I have friends and family and people that supports me. 6 HHS101 ISSUE 4
Moment of Truth Shaliek Rivers
LARGER THEN LIFE Tell us about where you’re from and what company you represent? Shit......I’m from the Westside of Pensacola Fl also a Harlem Native but I rep Coachin Season sponsored by Inmotion media How has your upbringing impacted on your music? My upbringing has everything to do with who I am my father Big Zee was New York dj that got Introduce to the down south Booty shaking era such as Uncle Luke and 69 boyz How would you describe your style of music in ONE word? Barz Are you working on any new albums or mixtapes currently? Any Features? My album is in the Works it is currently untitled But Mixtape will be released Early August 2011 So you doing music with other artist, tell me how those collabs came together? I really just fuck with my Team but I’m open for features I want to work with talented people who push their material not in home artists What can expect from your LP as far as sound and style? Up north Southern barz. I’m in the streets, I’m A Business man so my music is all across the board How did you come up with the Title of your Album? What does it stand for? It’s a statement just letting my audience know be prepared for Barz of steel Building a strong fan base and staying connected to your fans is essential in the music business. How do you plan to stay on top of your game? I utilize the internet heavy Facebook and twitter but mainly YouTube and Shows
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BIG BONE a lot of individuals disappear off the scene after success hits them. How do you plan on staying on top of your game? I embrace success so much I doubt that I will fall off I have a son to look after now so He is my Motivation Besides being a certified musician, what other paths could you picture yourself taking? Perhaps Acting, Modeling or owning your own business? Definitely owning my own business in the field of Jewelry, Acting, clothing and Flipping Houses We notice that you are consistently doing shows, any talks of a Promo Tour on the Table? If so what are some of the Dates & States? Naw nothing to Major but I am open as of the moment until I hit the College Circuit in fall Looking back on your career and how everything played out, do you honestly have any regrets? Or things you would have done totally different? No Regrets I live and Learn Who inspired you when you were younger to pursue your goals? My Family all in different ways Hip Hop has changed so much over the last past years, how do you feel about the current state of the culture? They need me it has been an artist of my Caliber since biggie Heavy D and Pun If you had a chance to who would you like to work with in the industry right now? Weezy and a Fire producer to help me capture my sound Better Are you more interested in obtaining a major label deal or being Independent? Both Every artist tries to separate themselves from the next, what portal do you use to sale your music (ITunes, Amazon)? ITunes, Amazon, and CD Baby 1How do you keep track of what’s going on in the music industry today? Any favorite Websites, Blog Sites, Magazines, Promotional outlets you use that helps keep your air tuned to the streets? Datpiff and YouTube Choosen your business & artist associates in this game is very key, how do you decide what artists you work with? Is there a determining factor for you? I’m very Versatile so I’m open to work with anyone But I’m real and I judge character so if I’m not feeling vibe I will discontinue my services Reflecting back on your pass, what would say was the highlight of your career? Finding my manager who can help me look the part along with my hustle The new music industry is diverse and full with fresh talent, what new artist are you feeling today? Tity boi is not really new but I’m digging his shit and Drizzy Are you satisfied with your career thus far? Are you completely happy now as an artist? I won’t be satisfied until I’m at the top so ask me this again in a year or so What advice can you give to younger artists like yourself on the come-up? keep pushing don’t follow trends or label yourself something you can’t stand by What’s the best way for people to contact you? Kinfolk @ 850-602-5277 Boney 850-221-5821 facebook.com/bigbonemusic Twitter.com/coachbone youtube.com/kinfolkgfx Anything else you want to share with the people that we missed? I’m 21 I’m Rican n Black, I don’t write my music, and I’m addicted to Ink and murdering Tracks..............BONEY
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2PACALYPSE NOW “The tragedy of Tupac is that his untimely passing is representative of too many young black men in this country . . . If we had lost Oprah Winfrey at twenty-five, we would have lost a relatively unknown, local market TV anchorwoman. If we had lost Malcolm X at twenty-five, we would have lost a hustler named Detroit Red. If Martin Luther King died at twenty-five he would’ve been known as a local Baptist preacher. And if I had left the world at twenty-five, we would have lost a big-band trumpet player and aspiring composer—just a sliver of my eventual life potential.” -Quincy Jones Quincy Jones penned those famous words as part of the foreword in the commemorative book Vibe Magazine issued in the fall of 1998 celebrating the life and legacy of slain rapper and actor Tupac Shakur. As Mr. Jones astutely opined, an “untimely” death robbed legions of adoring fans, ardent critics and casual onlookers alike from the opportunity to observe how the rose that grew from concrete would ultimately bloom. We will never learn what Tupac would have become were he still with us. Nevertheless, one thing is certain, nearly fifteen years since his death, Tupac Amaru Shakur remains a cultural icon. His life and professional career are well documented. Born in the East Harlem section of Manhattan one month after his mother’s acquittal on more than 150 charges of “conspiracy against the United States government and New York landmarks” in the New York Panther Party 21 case, it would seem Tupac was destined to live the life of a revolutionary artist. His mother named him after José Gabriel Túpac Amaru II, one of the leaders of the indigenous Peruvian people’s uprising against the Spanish in 1780. As an adolescent, he displayed his considerable artistic gifts as he bounced from Harlem to Baltimore to Marin City California. It was in Marin City where his immense gifts led to a chance meeting with Atron Gregory, who later set Tupac up as a roadie and backup dancer for Digital Underground in 1990. With an outstanding verse in Digital Underground’s Same Song, a tune that appeared on the soundtrack to the 1991 film Nothing But Trouble, Tupac emerged as a rising star in urban music. He subsequently released his debut studio album, 2Pacalypse Now, in November of that year. The album ignited fiery debates about the propriety of its release (Dan Quayle once famously quipped, “There’s no reason for a record like this to be released. It has no place in our society.”) and received Gold certification from RIAA. In that same year, he appeared in Juice, to critical acclaim, as the combustible character Bishop. He followed the success of 2Pacalypse Now and his appearance in Juice with his platinum sophomore album, entitled Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z, in addition to a critically acclaimed acting performance in the film Above the Rim and a smattering of television appearances. Afterwards, he continued releasing material that garnered critical acclaim and commercial success, beginning with his seminal work, Me Against the World (widely heralded as a hip-hop classic and RIAA certified as 2x platinum). Tupac followed Me Against the World with All Eyez on Me (also regarded as a hip-hop classic and RIAA certified as 9x platinum). In short, Tupac transcended hip-hop and dominated the culture with his five short years in the spotlight. He sold tens of millions of records, topped Billboard charts, appeared in major motion pictures, sparked numerous national debates on censorship and was a central figure in the legendary inter-coastal hip-hop rivalry.
On a cool evening in September in 1996 it all came to an abrupt end when an unknown gunman fired a barrage of bullets into the car he rode in on the way to a Las Vegas nightclub. In the first several years after his death, the public was inundated with Tupac: nine posthumous albums, three posthumous film appearances, fourteen documentaries covering his career and legacy, et cetera. Nevertheless, in recent months, it is as though Tupac is more alive today than ever. Around this time last year, the Library of Congress added Tupac’s highly revered single Dear Mama to the National Recording Registry, calling the song “a moving and eloquent homage to both the murdered rapper’s own mother and all mothers struggling to maintain a family in the face of addiction, poverty and societal indifference.” President Obama made a passing reference to Tupac at the White House Correspondent’s Dinner in April. In May emerging rapper Meek Mill released his enormously popular single, Tupac Back feat. Rick Ross (the song subsequently spawned a slew of uninspiring remixes). Last month, Dexter Isaac confessed to participating in the November 1994 shooting of Tupac. This summer, Tupac’s fortieth birthday celebration seemed more elaborate and more publicized than prior celebrations. Such is a testament to his lasting impact, and while also begging the question, “Is Tupac back?” In a word, “No.” Regardless of the number of radio spins and digital downloads Meek Mill’s Tupac Back might accomplish, none of them will prove sufficient to warrant apt comparisons between Tupac and Meek Mill. If anything, the song serves as a vivid reminder of the stark difference between the two and all other rappers who have emerged after Tupac’s death. There is yet another reason the answer is no, and that is because it is as though Tupac never left us (all conspiracy theories aside). Tupac embodied what hip-hop purports to be. Hip-hop, when done right, is merely a microcosm of a larger cultural, economic, historical, political, spiritual struggle of African Americans in their quest for developing an identity in American society initially, and now other cultures across the world who have subsequently become impacted by that expression. At its core, hip-hop is a distinct expression of the people. Tupac’s catalog encapsulated that expression. As scholar Michael Eric Dyson stated, “[Tupac] spoke with brilliance and insight as someone who bears witness to the pain of those who would never have his platform.” His work captured the joys, struggles, desperation and triumph of African Americans wrestling with an inherently unequal access to this nation’s most precious promises. It also captured the violence, bigotry, misogyny, lasciviousness and covetousness that have plagued our society. As Quincy Jones noted in his foreword, Tupac was a man “cloaked in contradictions.” Indeed he was; the same man who wrote Keep Ya Head Up wrote I Get Around, the same man behind Brenda’s Got a Baby thrust How Do You Want It upon the world. Perhaps Tupac’s greatest strength doubled as his greatest weakness, his unflinching ability to speak his mind. This innate quality allowed for him to speak his mind, regardless of whom such thoughts might offend. He simply had little regard for the consequences of his words. Tupac seemingly feared the wrath his conscience would inflict upon him for keeping silent more than he feared the backlash of any person. That desire to tell the truth of what lay in his heart, even when it revealed unseemly desires simultaneously captivated fans and incensed his critics. It also still fascinates us today, as is evidenced by his continued relevance in the culture. If Tupac is truly back, perhaps his reemergence will show us of who we truly are and remind us the perilous path where many of our inordinate affections lead. Timothy Welbeck is a contributing writer for Gospel Rap Fan and Paid in Full (formerly Hip-Hop Stardom 101). He presently maintains a blog—Kind of Red—where he writes about faith, race, culture, politics, relationships, pressing social issues and things that make him smile. He is a husband, father, son, brother, recording artist, attorney, college professor, youth minister and educator who occasionally throws words together chronicling his adventures fulfilling those roles. You may find more of his work by visiting: his site, www.paintedred.net, and may learn more about his law practice by visiting www.welbecklaw. com. 15 HHS101 ISSUE 4
REAL RECOGNIZE REAL
HHS101: Torch whats good?
It Looks like its Gonna Man whats popin yall, and i appreciate yall, its been a crazy year & i appreciate yall for Be a Hot Summer supporting me , Cartel HeadBussa, 1/4 of Triple C’s Boys in the building!! if you ask the HHS101: Yessirrr! Tell us about where you Maybach Music from? What company you represent? The Specialyst Ent, the whole Maybach Movement Tripple Cs so people get familiar with whats going down? Specialyst Ent Ahh Man! Im from Caskill projects in the Bronx (BX Stand up) and im one of the Spitta TORCH founding members of Triple C’s and the Maybach Camp. I represent Specialyst Ent, Fasten your Maybach Music Group to the death of me, im signed to Def Jam, i mean we done expanded seatbelt folks now we got Warner Brothers on the Roster. Shout outs to all the new recruits Meek Mill, cause here comes Wale, Pill, Teedra Moses, Masspike Miles and everybody else, we doing big things. We loving the HEATWAVE! the movement, the movement getting bigger by the moment so we just doing bigger things!
Interview Christopher “Stro” Boykin
HHS101: Thats crazy! How would you describe the impact of your upbringing on your music? Everybody definitely know you Street Certified, a lot of folks think you from Miami but you from the City (NYC) Tell us a little about your background, your childhood, the struggle, things you had to go threw to get to the point were you are now I had to go threw a lot of things, but i took all my struggles, my situations, my experiences in my music, the way i funnel it out, i dont just reach peolpe in the north, i reach people in the south, i reach peolple every where, every body can relate to what im talking about because i got a little bit of every body struggle in my situation HHS101: No doubt, Lets get straight to it, the single “ Yasimi” is retarded, tell us about that track? Appreciate that! We doing big things, “Yasimi” is actually the third single of the U.F.O EP. Shout outs to Beat Major Music and Tony Neal. U.F.O is doing it numbers right now over 7000,000 downloads, coming from the under
dog to getting the type of exposure we getting right now, we showing that there is a lot of talent and its always been a lot of talent on Maybach Music Group HHS101: Wow! Any new Albums coming up, i know you just drop the Mixtape, any knew LPs on the way? Aww man i can set here in describe Albums for years (laughs) Triple C’s new Album Color Cut Clarity coming this year, Rick Ross God forgives I Dont Album coming this year, Gunna Album, My Album, the whole squad coming this year. Off Safety is in the streets, UFO is in the streets, so you dont really have to ask whats because its a lot of shit coming this year. Like i said i can give you like six years worth of whole upcoming Albums to look out for but i can say is stay tuned for next month. HHS101: I know you got to have a Tour, Promo Tours? You already know we working on all that right now, Self Made Album this drop by the way, its the number one HipHop Album in the country Today. So if yall dont got it yet make sure yall go get it, its number one for a reason. We just working in these streets, im on my own tour, Gunna on his own tour, Ross on his own tour the God Forgives tour we on together, its just so many spots Dates & States it just seems like everyday is a date. HHS101: There seems to be a lot of talent out there today but whos in Torch CD Deck right now? Any new artist you feeling? Its so many new artist on Maybach Music and so many artist that been on Maybach Music shhhhh My CD Deck is Maybached Out i aint going to lie. We got so much shit in these streets, we got Provolone P first artist off the Specialyst Ent and Smoke Grey too, them two got a lot of heat coming from theat Specialyst Ent. But what we doing at Maybach Music and what we doing at Specialyst Ent and Bilderberg Group (Gunplay Label) is just too much going on right now. HHS101: Any new advice you can give to the new artist on the Come-Up focusing on the business side of things for a quick minute? So that they can understand that this is the Music Business The advice i can give to them is to put your faith in GOD and go HARD. Just keep Grinding because the moment you stop just realize that there is somebody out there who doesnt believe in stopping. Never put your guards down once and the best advice besides that i can share with you is to listen to the fist line in UFO: If you dont have ten different ways to get money in this game then you aint using right, im up to fiftheen already so stay working HHS101: Whats the best way for someone to reach out to you for Collabs, Features, Bookings? The best way to get at me is to hit my Twitter Page which is @TorchCCC or hit my Official website up www.TorchisNy.com and holla at my homie Lou for bookings at TorchBeats@gmail.com. We do get back to you too i aint one of them hollywood dudes you feel me. HHS101: lol Any shout Outs you want to give before we let you go? We know your schedule is crazy Hell yeah, Shout Out to whole Specialyst Ent, Provolone P, Smoke Grey, Geda K, Lou Allstar, the whole family, shout out to whole Maybach, DucePound, Magazeen, Masspike Miles, Triple Cs the whole sqaud, to all homies and shout outs to yall for having me but after that man aint a lot of shout outs because there aint a lot of love. 18 HHS101 ISSUE 4
ON THE RISE Glovez
Are you working on any new albums or mixtapes currently? Any Features? Currently, I’m working on my new mixtape (Corporate Grind – You’re Fired Mixtape Vol. 1) I’m pretty excited with this mixtape. This mixtape is going to be a series of mixtapes that I am dropping to build my buzz. In addition to dropping the mixtape, I’m dropping a video with every song on the mixtape. Since we are living in a digital world that is so visual and it’s so important to drop at least a minimum of 6 music videos for a mixtape or album. In regards to features, as of now I am not going to have any features for the first part of this series and the reason for that is because I want to showcase my ability on the mic. Building a strong fan base and staying connected to your fans is essential in the music business. How do you plan to stay on top of your game? Besides from putting out new music, now a days it’s very important to have video content. With that said, I am constantly dropping a music video every month. This way besides from telling people my story through words I am also able to create a video to show my vision behind the lyrics. Plus, since I started my YouTube account in February 2011, I already have 60,000+ video views on my music videos. Hip Hop has changed so much over the last past years, how do you feel about the current state of the culture? To be honest I think it’s a breath of fresh air. To me, the reason I love hip-hop so much is because it is constantly changing. It’s never the same repetitive thing. Plus, as an artist, it allows you to be more creative and take more risks in the music. I think people that don’t like change in hip-hop are the artist that don’t want to change as they feel comfortable where they are at in their creative space and they don’t want to take risk as they are afraid to fail. But to me those are the artists that don’t really shine. If you had a chance to who would you like to work with in the industry right now? Besides from wishing to work with 50, Nas, Eminem, or Jay, I would definitely love the opportunity to work with either Mac Miller or Tech N9ne. As of right now these are my two favorite unrated artists in the game and I would feel honored if I could get in the booth with these dudes. What advice can you give to younger artists like yourself on the come-up? I would say you need to live by 3 quotes. 1. “If you treat this like a hobby it will pay you like a hobby, but if you treat this like a business it will pay you like a business.” This quote comes from May Kay who took a home made business and turned it into a billion dollar company. 2. “You need to spend your money wisely to make money.” I took the original quote and modified it. As an upcoming artist you need to be willing to invest in yourself. If you’re not willing to put your own money behind your raps then why would a record company want to do it? Look at every dollar you put behind your raps as an investment, and I’m not talking about putting money into studio time, or a video. I’m talking about putting some of your money into marketing and advertising your product. Because at the end of the day everybody and their mother raps. If you don’t put the money behind yourself marketing and advertising your product, nobody is going to know about you; I promise you that! 3. “Be true to yourself in your raps.” If you’re rapping about gats and packs and being a hardcore gangster you better be willing to back that up. But if you’re just a regular dude or chick that has a hot 16, then don’t rap about shit you are not doing because at the end of the day it will come bite you in your ass.
Alan Pugach Barker
His name is He is an A&R for many new & experienced producers that work with the likes of 50 Cent, Young Money, Rick Ross, etc. to get their music out to the artists for placements. Also, as a Creative Model Director, he puts models in major video shoots, magazines, sites (including WorldStarHipHop), he also features artists as well. Alan has his own promo clothing line called “Bow Down�, many celebrities have wore the shirts & also featured in magazines such as Ozone Magazine, front cover of Gutta Magazine, music videos such as Short Dawg & more. He also knows his way around a studio & produces as well. He is in connections with Maybach Music Group, Shady Records, Aftermath Entertainment, Cashmoney Records, Grand Hustle, Badboy Records, etc. & people such as Diddy, Trey Songz, Gudda Gudda, Jae Millz, ShortDawg, The D.O.C., 40 Glocc, Cashis, Trae Tha Truth, Mya, etc. Sponsored/affiliated a few Youngmoney videos like Hustle Hard Remix video coming soon & more to come. He is a networking fiend & affiliated by many. Follow him on Twitter at @APBsayin http://www.twitter.com/apbsayin & official site http://www.alanpugachbarker.com
NO MORE TALK DJ FAR Stay on the Grind
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1.Are you working on any new albums or mixtapes currently? Any Features? Mixtapes...so many, atleast another 60 to 100 more before 2010 over but to name a few.. Drag-On - Lion Tigers & Bears | Jag - Bret Hart Experience 2 | Torch of Triple C’s - Cop Cook Collect | , also mixtapes with K Young, Slim The Mobster, General Steele & Tek of Smif N Wessun and Many more!! Album im working on to release early 2011 and also a few Eps. Features for album: Jag, K Young, Drag-On, Slim the Mobster, General Steele of Smif N Wessun and long list of others. 2.What can we expect from your LP as far as sound and style? As far as sound...some of the most talented and incredible upcoming producers in the game!!! Got my family PWID (shouts to my bro’s Mike & Ron), there sound is INCREDIBLE, not a sound they cant conquer, you can hear them on many of Jag’s songs!! Got my boy Sega producing some, an all around producer who work with many of West Coast hottest artist. Production from Stoopid, ill producer from the east coast works with many of todays hottest artist such as Cassidy, Red Cafe, Jag and others, you’ll hear his sounds on there. One of my homies Sparaza, whose sound is out of this world!!! Ill be dropping a beat tape with Sparaza real soon. Hopefully some Jhalil Beats who has produced for Lil Wayne, Fabolous, Meek Mills and many others. Just all incredible producers, cant wait to drop! 3.So you doing a lot of music with other artist, tell us how those collabs came together? God and being Blessed!!! Collabs come together many ways, from buzz being well and artist hitting me up off that. Have linked with artist from them hearing my mixtapes with other artist. Artist putting out word that im good dude to work with, and biggest blessing has been my friendships with some of industries coolest dudes (shouts to Kyle at Datpiff.com & Mickey at Treacherous Records) just two of the many cool individuals I consider friends who have plugged me and recommended me to artist. Lastly just grinding and bugging artist til they take some notice of me. 4.What are some of your favorite MAJOR ARTIST that you listen to? I have MANY favorites!! But to name a few, one of my Favorite of all time, BUSTA RHYMES, he will NEVER fall off! Also Crooked I and Slim The Mobster from the West Coast, these two are really going to be Legends!! Oh yea and one of my FAVORITE of all time, Joell Ortiz!! He is one of illest to ever touch a mic and hope one day to be blessed to work on project with him. 5.Who are some of your favorite INDIE ARTIST that you listen to? Two of my Favorite Indie artist is my homies!! Dese who you will hear more from and have dropped two tapes with him and you can search for on datpiff.com. The other is Jag, yall will not get enough of US!!! We have already dropped Classics and you will NEVER hear a wack Jag track, he is going to be in that Top Artist category real soon, got my word on that!! Lastly one of my favorite artist Grafh, he is one of dopest spitters ever and I know he bout to really blow, like ASAP and he has always supported me and really helped set off my career. 6.If you had a chance to work with another artist who would it be right now? JOELL ORTIZ and BUSTA RHYMES 7.Who are some of the DJs that you respect and admire for your reasons? Most of all admire Dj Clue and Kay Slay. I always strive to one day be in Dj Clue category, if you ask me to describe him, is simply being ear to the streets and the outlet for putting up people on dopest artist in the game!! Just think about many of the artist like Fabolous and Joe Budden, They were introduced by Dj Clue and look at them now. Also djs like Dj Age, me and him are both Jazzy Djs and he is grinder and supporter of me and anyone who is on his team!! 8.Besides being a certified DJ, what other paths could you picture your self taking? Perhaps Acting, Modeling or Owning your own business? I would’nt mind doing some acting!! If the opportunity ever arise’s, def something I wanna chance at. Id also looove to one day get a branch off in a major label, similiar to how Def Jam gave Dj Khaled his own section. Id like Def Jam or another major to give me a West Coast section or something, just a section period where I can give major deals to artist I feel are being slept on and need to be heard!! 9.Who do you get most of your music from? Any exclusive connect? Most of music I get directly from the Artist or from the artist label. Also get alot of music from Dj Crews im in and from the Djs in the crew. They will blast out exclusives.
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10.Do you charge Indie artist for placements on your mixtapes/albums? Not always...this is my 9 to 5, so ofcourse I charge for placements on mixtapes and doing complete projects. But they end up getting hosting/placement on sites/promo/exposure, so got pretty good packages I offer, but when I see an artist is serious and does pay for placements or complete mixtapes, when I have open slots I need to fill in I may hit em up and tell them to send me new music to show love and place for free just because I know they are serious about the music they produce. 11.How do you keep track of what’s going on in the music industry today? Any favorite Websites, Blog Sites, Magazines, Promotional outlets you use that helps keep your air tuned to the streets? Ofcourse you guys!! Websites such as Datpiff.com , Westcoastrydaz.com, WeTheWest.com, WorldStarHipHop.com, Dubcnn.com, Mixxmobb.com and Vladtv.com and a few other sites. 12.Hip Hop has changed so much over the last past years, how do you feel about the current state of the culture? Web I think its wonderful!! I wish as far as album sales go that it could have an increase and back to the days fans go into stores and purchase artist music simply because they are fans of them. Other than that, I think its interesting. So many talented artist and upcoming artist with promise and they are just beggining there career, so we are instore for lots of Classics. The web is gold mine and key to any artist or djs success in todays world and I love it!! 13.Reflecting back on your past, what would say was the highlight of your career as a DJ? I have a few, from being at Treacherous Records and experiencing K Young doing a hook for a song on my album by freestyling it. Being in studio with Jag and being part of him preparing to become one of hip hops Greats. On stage doing a big show with Lil Flip and hearing him call my name on the mic to being in studio with Flip and Cory Gunz as they record track together. Going to studio with one of West Coast soon to be Legends and Greats Slim The Mobster and witness him making classics and working on Detox and being one of first to hearing tracks with him and Dre, just great!!! My favorite has to be, being at Aftermath/Interscope studio while Just Blaze in one room producing while Slim The Mobster is recording a Classic in another and being able to say I been there. 14.Are you satisfied with your career thus far? Are you completely happy now as an DJ? I dont think ill ever be satisfied and completely happy. I dont think I ever want to be satisfied or completely happy because that is day you become lazy, less productive and possess less drive. I always wanna stay hungry, unsatisfied and looking for new ways to improve and build upon accomplishments. 15.What advice can you give to younger DJs on the come up? Work hard!! If it is something you love, treat it like first four to six years you are in College and each quarter you are graded on work you have completed. Not something you can just do for fun when your bored cause if you dont put the time and effort into it, you may not get the results you anticipate. You get out of it what you put in to it!! www.djfar.com www.twitter.com/djfar www.djfarblogspot.com www.myspace.com/virgofar djfarbiz@gmail.com for booking/contact information
LET THE STREETS SPEAK INDIE LABEL TRIPLE M’S IS ON THE COMEUP HHS101 CAPTURES A 1ON1 INTERVIEW WITH THE SQUAD MEMBER D-BOOGZ Tell us about where your from and what company you represent? I’m currently from fort greene, Downtown Brooklyn. Me and my cousin free murda are currently representing an independent label name triple M’s Money Making Middle Side. How would you describe your style of music in ONE word? One word to describe my style of music is awareness. I chose that be use through music I always keep people aware of what going on with me at all times.
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What can expect from your LP as far as sound and style? What you can expect from me and Free Murda is excitement Building a strong fan base and staying connected to your fans is essential in the music business. How do you plan to stay on top of your game? Keep making good music, dropping science and always give very important advice for people to think about at all times. A lot of individuals disappear off the scene after success hits them. How do you plan on staying on top of your game? My cousin Free Murda and I don’t plan on leaving after succeeding in the industry. My cousin Free Murda and I plan is to work hard in every category in this rap game and continue to make great music that’s going to keep us where we want to be throughout not just not my career but my life as well. Besides being a certified musician, what other paths could you picture your self taking? Perhaps Acting, Modeling or Owning your own business? The other paths I’ve pictured myself taking are acting and owning my own business.
Looking back on your career and how everything played out, do you honestly have any regrets? Or things you would have done totally different? I have no regrets because everything I did the people I worked with and the people I took advice from got me this for so I’m greatful.
DAYZE Are you satisfied with your career thus far? Are you completely happy now as an artist? No, I’m no where near satisfied with my career because there a lot more accomplishments in the industry that I haven’t linked up with yet. I’m happy but not completely happy yet I’m still blessed. My plan is to complete my accomplishments. 28 HHS101 ISSUE 4
Who inspired you when you were younger to pursue your goals? I feel my family and my close friends inspired me to pursue my goals because all of them basically said that I’m great and gifted at a lot of things so if making music and becoming a great talented artist in the industry is what I want to accomplish, go hard, and make them proud.
If you had a chance to who would you like to work with in the industry right now? If I had a chance to work with anyone in the industry right now it would have to be Jadakiss, Jay-Z, Swiss, Rick Ross and Busta Rhymes. Reflecting back on your pass, what would say was the highlight of your career? the highlight of my career was when I performed at the karma lounge and out of 60 people an a&r guy pulled me and a guy before me to the side and said that we was the best talent there The new music industry is diverse and full with fresh talent, what new artist are you feeling today? Meek millz What advice can you give to younger artists like yourself on the come-up? Work hard at what you do and never give up because it would all pay off in the long run Booking Contact Email: fortgreene2@yahoo.com Email: triplemzdboogz@gmail. com Email: middleside2@aol.com Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/ dboog2
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Tell us about where your from and what company you represent? We represent TrulyMusic.Ent/1287prod.(Flight Jacket Apphilliates).We reside in Virginia where grindin is a must!Where haters fuel your determination and passion,and the ladies are always a site to see.We stay focused and never let negativity stop our hustle,this is our life and our gift,and we’ve made it this far so the next step is to takeova worldwide. Are you working on any new albums or mixtapes currently? Any Features? Yes, we just dropped a new mixtape entitled Coffin Muzik:The Takeova vol.2.Its available for free download at www.datpiff.com.We feature some local artists such as S.R.,C Note,G Red and others.We’re currently are in the studio working on the first official release off TME.Ent called “Flight Jacket Aphilliates “Flight Muzik” dropping later this fall. Are you more interested in obtaining a major label deal or being Independent? Both to be honest,if the right oppurtunity comes along and we’re still grindin independently i would take the offer.but if the independent grind pays off (and it will) we will continue to dominate the competition either way. Choosen your business & artist associates in this game is very key, how do you decide what artists you work with? Is there a determining factor for you? We tend to look for the artist within in a artist,what sets this person apart from that one?,how is they’re delivery?,what can this artist do for us?.We want the elite, not the ones that dont put everything into they’re music and dont want to succeed. Anything else you want to share with the people that we missed? Just know TrulyMusic.Ent/1287prod.(Flight Jacket Apphilliates) are Headed Your Way!We’re gonna heat up the summer this year.Go check out the new mixtape Coffin Muzik:The Takeova vol 2. and be on the lookout for the official release off TME.Ent “F.J.A” Flight Jacket Apphilliates” Flight Muzik” due out later this fall.shout out to VA, shout out to D.C. WE Takin Ova!!!! 33 HHS101 ISSUE 4
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