Musiq World Order

1. Stage Name: KM aka "KM thaOriginal" 

2. Real Name: (optional) : KamauBrunson

3. Hometown: Chicago

4. What do you like to do in yourfree time? Listen to new music , watch movies , bowling ( im terrible LoL ) ,and enjoy life!

*5. What made you want to become amusician? Where did you get your start in the industry?

   I think growing up, myolder bothers played alot of Rap ; Like Tupac Shakur , Biggie , Dr Dre.. &when they had company they always would make me perform ! I was like 4 or 5& i knew all of the words to these raps songs. It was fun to me. I justlove music. I got my start writing & recording myself at like 14 with thisprogram called "Acid Pro Studio" , from there i have just been honingmy skills, in hopes to become better.

*6. What is your music background?(Who are you or your group members? Tell your story.)

 I come from a musical family.My father was a renown pianist & I have a few aunts who sing and have putout CDs, jazz singers and soul but involved with music just the same, So i gotexposed to a diverse collection of music early on, which i think has helped menow. Im just trying to keep it humble and progress, thats my story.

7. Who are your influences? Who weresome of your inspirations growing up?

 i think i stumbled onto a Jay-Z album; ithink it was "hard knock life" &  after that i was just like" okay this is what i wanna do. "

some of my other main inspirations(old/ & new) are artists like Michael Jackson, T.I., Jadakiss, Lil Wayne,The-Dream- i could go on for days, too many to name. I listen to everythingthough , from rock to pop, & i actually like R&B more than Rap. I alsowrite R&B/Pop by the way. (laughs)

8. What do you consider to be yourgreatest asset to this music industry?

My passion for what i do. I LOVEmusic!! but on the other hand, I'm a real person. I cry, laugh, & bleedjust like you. I have my ups & downs too. I want to incorporate all aspectsof being human in my music, you know? I will admit , im young, im stillgrowing, but im finding myself & i want to grow with my audience. 

9. What do you feel you have tobring to the music world?

A new sound that can transcendbarriers! ( hopefully ) 

10. Are you looking for anindependent label deal or a major label deal? (Why?)

Nope! but if its right then itsright! (laughs) seriously though im really trying to develop more of a"buzz" to have leverage to get the deal i want. 

11. Are you a part of any musiclabel, if so which one(s)?

I have my own company calledKME. 

12. How do you feel about thecompetition out there right now?

not really thinking about them. im aware of them but they are not my concern. Im focused on making good music and creating a legacy. 

13. What personality to you want todisplay to fans through your music?

A cool, smart, funny dude who likesto have fun.

14. If you had to say one of eachwhat would be your strength in music, and what would be your weakness?

Strength = Song Writing , Weakness =i cant read music yet! ( notes , chords , etc ) 

15. What would you say is yourhottest song right now?

Mr. Incredible 

16. Describe your fan base. Who isyour music meant for?

Mainly females. males too. but fromlike 15-26 , something like that . i try to cater to everyone but my sound ismore commercial.

17. Who would you most compare yourstyle to?

ME! just joking. I would compare myself to a kanye meets young berg. funny i know.

18. Who did you learn from the most?

my mistakes. nothing better thanlearning first hand, those lessons you will always remember; atleast youshould 

19. Who has helped you the most asan artist?

other artists. i pay attention towhat those who are successful are doing and take bits & pieces from whatthey do, and incorporate it into what im doing.

20. Do you write your own songs? Yes.

21. What are your songs about? (Whatspecific themes do they cover?)

Females, partying, inspiring people,i just want to relate with my audience & connect. 

22. How do you describe your musicto people? Refreshing lyrics, catchy hooks, & a bounce like im from thesouth.

23. What image do you think yourmusic conveys?

A clean image. not to thuggish,something that can appeal to everyone.

24. What are your immediate musiccareer goals? (Next 1 to 3 years.)

 To get a buzz & keepworking. Just trying to stay creative and persevere.

25. What are your long-term careergoals? To one day win a grammy.

26. How would you define the word"success"? success is what you make it. success for me would toachieve any of my intermediate & long term goals.

27. Have you had any radio play?yes. WGCI, WPWX (Power 92 Chicago) , a few other stations in Georgia, ohio,mississippi, tennessee, & online.

28. What were you doing when youfirst heard your single on the radio? waiting in front of the radio to hear my self,& the feeling i got was unexplainable.

29. How long did you, or have youbeen working on your album? Just recording stuff for my catalog haven'tdeveloped a concept for an album yet.

30. What's the title of the album orwhat is it gonna be? TBA

31. Do you have a demo or press kit,or any other promotional materials? Yes!

32. Tell us a little bit aboutyourself…

33. What type of music do you listento? Who is on your iPod right now other than yourself?

34. Is there anything you'd like totell the people before you go? Im holding down chicago and just trying to beheard!! KMe Shawty!

35. Myspace link or link to othermusic pages? http://myspace.com/kmthaoriginal , http://facebook.com/kmthaoriginal , http://youtube.com/yungkm1989 , http://twitter.com/kmthaoriginal 

36. Any shout outs? ALL mysupporters & family ! I love all yall! Shouts to all the bloggers & DJstoo! you make us!

Stage Name:

Ms Proper

 Real Name:

 Shantale Person

 Hometown:

Well I was born in Fayetteville, NC but I've been in VA since I was 5. Now I live in the cap city of VA (Richmond)

 Ok… so now we're going to get a little bit personal by asking you what do you like to do in your free time?

 Otherthan music I pretty much like to chill, watch movies, play video games,and spend time with my family. As far as going out I prefer bars andlounges rather than clubs. It's more laid back and you don't have toscream at the person next to you to have a conversation lol.

 What made you want to become a musician? Where did you get your start in the industry?

 ActuallyI was always writing and I started an Independent label by the name ofSo Proper Entertainment in 2006. My plan was to just do background workbut I ended up doing a couple of features for my first artist Conciseand people just demanded more of me so I decided to pursue it and givethe people what they want.

 What is your music background?

WellI began writing poetry and little raps when I was 8 years old. Mymother is big into poetry so it was kind of one of those things where Iwas following her footsteps. Growing up I went through a lot ofemotions as far as my father not being there so I began writing songsas an outlet to my pain. Eventually I moved on to other topics but Iwas so shy at first that I would only let my mother hear my material. Ifinally broke out of my shell and let the world see my talent. My onlyregret is that I didn't do it sooner, but everything happens for areason right?*

 Who are your influences? Who were some of your inspirations growing up?

Wellmy first influence was my mother. Growing up musically I was influencedby Jay-Z, Lil Wayne, Fabolous and eventually it grew to Kanye West, MosDef, N*E*R*D, Lupe Fiasco, and Common. Currently I find inspiration inthe same artists but also new artists such as W.A.L.E., B.O.B, and KiDCuDi

 What do you consider to be your greatest asset to this music industry?

 HonestlyI feel I can give quality music. Not to knock other artists butmainstream hip-hop has taken a road that I just don't understand. Idon't crank dances, I don't stanky leg, I'm just me and that's what Iput in every record. I'm not trying to be anyone else but myself andthat's what a lot of artists lack.

 What do you feel you have to bring to the music world?

Anew breath of fresh air. I am a diverse artist so I can do any kind oftopic. However, I don't really speak too much on being gangsta or stufflike that. Granted I've been around it and what not but I feel I canbring more to music that that. Plus it’s hard to find a decent femalerapper who isn’t taking the super pop route our trying to be the nextLil Kim. A lot of people say I’m the best female rapper but I don’tjust put myself in the category with females. I can go against a malerapper just like a female and hold my own. Matter of fact the onlybattles or beefs I’ve had were with males. *

Are you looking for an independent label deal or a major label deal?

 Well like I said I run an independent label so if anything I'm looking for a decent distribution deal.

Are you a part of any music label, if so which one(s)?

 SoProper Entertainment is that label I run. Other than me there are twoother rappers Concise and NSane. I also have two singers Tiffany andT*Starz.

 How do you feel about the competition out there right now?

lol Not to be cocky but I feel as if I'm driving in my own lane, makingmy own rules, and making my own music. For me to feel as if I havecompetition would mean I'm in the same category as a lot of artistswhich I don’t feel I am.

 What personality to you want to display to fans through your music?

Everysong I want my listeners to get a piece of me. Whether it be the pastme, present me, or the me I want to be in the future. There are manysides to Ms Proper so I try to show them all. At times I even letShantale come out and speak to the people.

 If you had to say one of each what would be your strength in music, and what would be your weakness?

 Mystrength would have to be my originality and my drive. I refuse to letanything stand in my way of my goals. A weakness would probably have tobe my location. I love VA but it's so hard to find shows that don'twant you to pay an arm and a leg for a 1 minute slot. lol. Ok that wasan exaggeration but you get my point.

 What would you say is your hottest song right now?

 Hands down "Friday Night". It appeals to so many different types of people. It's just a feel good track.

Describe your fan base. Who is your music meant for?

Mymusic is meant for everyone or at least that's what I try to do. When Idrop a project I understand everyone will not like EVERYTHING so I tryto do a little something so at least someone can pick one song and say"Hey, that's my joint" when they play it.

 Who would you most compare your style to?

 I'vehad a lot of comparisons to Jay-Z, Foxy Brown, and MC Light. I even hadsomeone tell me I reminded them of Left Eye. All of those areflattering but honestly I don't compare myself to anyone.

Who did you learn from the most? 

Lyricallyartists like Jay-Z, Kanye West, and Lupe Fiasco, pretty much all myinfluences. Whether I learned how to flip lyrics, how to come up withcreative topics, or how to not be afraid to try something new myinfluences are my teachers.

Who has helped you the most as an artist?

 Asfar as my drive and what people want to hear I would have to say mymother and Tiffany just because they give me the most feedback. I wouldalso have to credit a producer by the name of E*Klipse Tha Champloobecause he's the type of cat that if I half step he's going to let meknow. So he basically showed me no matter what I do I have to make thenext verse my best verse.*

Do you write your own songs?

Ofcourse! I find it extremely hard to even listen to rappers who don'twrite their own lyrics. Rappers always claim they are the best, but howcan you be the best if someone else is writing what you are saying on atrack. Then you wouldn't be the best, your writer would. *

What are your songs about?

 Mysongs touch different topics such as my struggle through life, mystruggle trying to become a top artist. I also have tracks like "FridayNight" which show my party side. Then there are those songs I speak onrelationships. Like I said I'm very diverse lol

How do you describe your music to people?

 Iwould have to say each song is a different portrait. The instrumentalis my canvas and my words are the picture. I try to paint every picturethe best way possible. At times I may be a little abstract but thatjust means you have to step outside of the box to figure me out. If Idon't make you think then what am I but another simple artist? When Ispeak on personal issues I want you to feel my pain. When I'm sayingI'm the best I want you to feel empowered. When I say I'm fly I wantyou to put your best outfit on. When I talk about my struggle I wantyou to reflect on yours. My music is your music. We have the same storywith different characters.

 What image do you think your music conveys?

 Funnymy family always says I should have clean versions of my songs and notsay certain things to clean up my image for my younger listeners.Edited versions of songs are fine and I respect all listeners buthonestly if I have to correct myself or not say certain things AT ALLthen how can I say I am being myself? The image I put out is Ms Proper.I'm not a gangsta, I'm not a teeny bopper. I'm a 22 year old who has amessage to deliver. Love me or hate me I am me.

 What are your immediate music career goals? (Next 1 to 3 years.)

 Honestlywithin the next year I really want to lock my area down. I get playsand I have fans however I want to walk around my city and have peoplebe like "Yo aren't you Ms Proper". When I drop a project I want thecity to bump it. Within that 1 to 3 year period I would love to openfor bigger artists just to create a nationwide buzz.

What are your long-term career goals?

I said once in a song that I don't want popularity I want longevity.That is because popularity is sweet and has its perks but just likehigh school it is short lived. I want to be around for a while. I'm notgoing to be 40 dropping albums but I will be keeping the So Properbrand alive. *

How would you define the word "success"?

 Successto me is more than the money you have in your bank account. If I cantouch people with my words and have that longevity that I spoke on thento me that is success. I don't have to be a billionaire as long as myfamily is okay and my siblings don't have to worry about how they aregoing to pay for college, then I am successful. If I can inspire peoplelike the people that have inspired me, then I am successful.

Have you had any radio play?

 Yes, recently.

What were you doing when you first heard your single on the radio?

I was in the studio, and actually didn't get to hear it.

How long did you, or have you been working on your album?

Ihave been working on this current project for about 5 months now. Iknow a lot of artists whip theirs together real fast but I like to taketime.

What's the title of the album or what is it  gonna be? 

Thetitle is "The Wake Up" was just released in July. I named it thatbecause I feel although I do have fans there are still a lot of peoplewho either don't know me or aren't trying to hear me. So for thesleepers it's time to wake up. *

Do you have a demo or press kit, or any other promotional materials?

Yes, I have a press kit that I send out when required.

Tell us a little bit about yourself…

 Iwas that girl in high school that sat in the back of the class andcracked jokes and was listening to music with my peers not even knowingwhat I was capable of musically because my own shyness held me back.Now I'm 22 and ready to be heard. Ms Proper is the cocky, lyrical, lifeof the party side. Shantale is the humble, laid back, fun loving side.Everyone gets Ms Proper only a few will understand Shantale. As I saidin a song "You hear my words and picture my life/ some of you pictureme wrong others picture me right/ the moral is I can't define myself ina verse/ but when I'm in a hearse only a verse measure my worth"*

What type of music do you listen to? Who is on your iPod right now other than yourself?

Awman so much, I have Kid CuDi, Kanye West, W.A.L.E., B.O.B, Ced Hughes,Curren$y, Day 26, N*E*R*D,  Skillz, Trey Songz, Musiq Soulchild, Icould go on for days.

Is there anything you'd like to tell the people before you go?

Showsupport! Real artists are hard to find and the half way artists aregetting too much shine. I know too many talented people who are notgetting their shot. And for those already showing love I appreciate itto the fullest and I love ya’ll back.

MySpace link or link to other music pages?

 www.myspace.com/msproperdaceo

 MsProperDaCEO.blogspot.com

 Twitter.com/MsProper

 Imeem.com/MsProper

Any shout outs?

Of course, shout out to my entire So Proper Entertainment family Tre,T*Starz, Concise, Nsane and E*Klipse Tha Champloo. Shout out to my Mama(You’re going to get that jag one day) and my entire family forsupporting me. Thank you to Sam for being the closest thing to a fatherI’ve had. Shout out to the fans for supporting me and the haters formotivating me.

Stage Name:

 Young Son

 Real Name:

Michael Hannah

 Hometown:

Minneapolis, Minnesota

 Ok… so now we're going to get a little bit personal by asking you what do you like to do in your free time?

Inmy free time, I do a lot of thinking, browse the internet, stay activewithin the online social networks and be sure to keep up on my the newmusic of all genres coming out.  I’m a firm believer of listening tofull albums and having that listening experience, ya know?  People needto start learning how to appreciate music before formulating anopinion.  (Do you fools listen to music or do you just skim throughit).  Sorry…I’m rambling.  LOL

 What made you want to become a musician? Where did you get your start in the industry?

 I always wanted to be a hip hop artist when I figured out I wanted toexpress myself to the world.  I've also been in love with music asearly as I can remember.  I've been rapping and making music 8 yearsold, but I'll say that I became seriously on my grind in 11th Grade.

 What is your music background?

I grew up on the south side of Minneapolis, Minnesota.  He began gettinginterested in hip hop music as early as 4 years old.  As a youngster, Iperformed in  many of Minneapolis' community talents shows at locallibraries, parks and churches.  During my Jr. and Sr. High years, Ibecame an extensive poetry writer, being published in nationalanthologies and gaining nominations for Amateur Poet of the Year onmultiple occasions.  After high school graduation, I began a full-onplight as a professional artist.

 In October 2006, I formedan unsigned independent recording collective called "InfluentialMelodiez" with various artists from the Twin Cities.  The label servedas a group of music independent artists as close affiliates in musicalcreation and promotion, with a specific positive aim on the populargenre of hip hop, rap, soul and urban music.  Along with former labeland group mate Hypel, I was nominated for "Best Kept Secret" award atthe 2007 Twin Cities Hip Hop Awards as the collective duo, "Young SquadHarmony".  Under the Influential Melodiez company/collective, Ireleased his first solo effort, "Soul Inspired: Hip Hop's Revival" onMay 25, 2007, and since then, I've been promoted through promotion andperformances throughout the United States.   As we come back to thehear and now, I'm working on my sophomore independent LP "Dreamer'sPoetry".

 Who are your influences? Who were some of your inspirations growing up?

 Spirituallyand throughout life, my inspiration is Jesus Christ.  Without himmoving in my life, I would be in shambles.  I give him all the glory.  Musically,I would say growing up I was really influenced by soul music, oldschool joints and Motown.  While my cousins and others were knowing thelatest Bone Thugs -N-Harmony songs, I was singing "The Supremes", "TheTemptations" and Smokey.  Real talk.  LOL.  I also remember enjoyingthe golden feeling on the 90s in hip hop and urban music, such as TheFugees, Brandy and Blackstreet.  My influences in the early 2000sincluded Eminem, and two Christian rap acts Sean Slaughter and CrossMovement.

 What do you consider to be your greatest asset to this music industry?

I feel I'm what hip hop needs….sincerity.

 What do you feel you have to bring to the music world?

 That Inspirational, influential "dang, I gotta play that back cuz that homey was just so real and true with it" type feeling.

 Are you looking for an independent label deal or a major label deal?

 Truthfully,I'd love a major label deal that would still let me be me.  Anindependent label usually guarantees that, so I wouldn't mind that…theywould need good distribution and marketing though.  Definitely.

 Are you a part of any music label, if so which one(s)?

 I'mnot officially a part of a label.  I have an unsigned collective werefer as a 'label" called "Influential Melodiez" and I would like toexpand that when I get established in the music industry.

 How do you feel about the competition out there right now?

 Whatcompletion?  LOL.  Naw, but real talk.  I feel people in my age bracketisn't on what I'm on.  My competition will be the heads that are alittle older than me who are trying to make music with substance…andeven then…it wouldn't be a competition.  Everyone would embraceeveryone because they are real.

 What personality to you want to display to fans through your music?

 A genuine one.

 If you had to say one of each what would be your strength in music, and what would be your weakness?

 Ifeel my strength is really being in control and confident with what Iput out.  My weakness was the opposite of that previous statement…butI've changed now.

 What would you say is your hottest song right now?

Well,for the longest, my most popular song has been "This Far", a classic,produced by Newton, Massachusetts super producer Teddy Roxpin, with aguest appearance sample from one of hip hop's G.O.A.Ts. (And if youdon't know…now ya know!). It's been reviewed all over a lot of hip hopsites and has had minimal circulation. I'm pretty sure it helped fueledmy 2008 Nomination for Twin Cities Hip Hop Album of the Year.  Rightnow I think my current single “SUCCESS IS…” is doing well.  People haveexpressed that my joints “My Bus Ride Home” & “Git Live” have beenfavorites from my mix ape (MWO’s Mixtape of the Month last month).

 Describe your fan base. Who is your music meant for?

 Everyone. I want everyone to be touched by it.  I actually don't care if thatsounds cliché…that's just really my aim.  I want to break barriers,stereotypes, hip hop's negative connotations and even racial, style andclass divisions.

 Who would you most compare your style to?

 Toput it in a nutshell from the feedback I've received from most people,my lyrical style resembles Kanye West and Lupe Fiasco and I sonicallyresemble Biggie's speech and vocal sound at a much higher pitch(Whatever that means…lol)

 Who did you learn from the most?

 My father.  He's taught my real life lessons all my life that molded me to the man I am today.

 Who has helped you the most as an artist?

 I'mnot sure.  I had lots of influences and I want to give props toeverything as a whole that influenced me to become who I am.

 Do you write your own songs?

 I absolutely do.  There is no Gille Da Kid around here. (That's an inside Lil Wayne joke if you missed that.)

 What are your songs about?

 Communitytopics, social consciousness on the things in some of the moredown-rotten areas of the world, inner-harmony and self reflection. Other topics I speak about is God and my faith, creating music thateveryone can feel and just life in general.  Oh yeah..one more thing. I'm on that anti-ignorance movement!  I rap about this idiots stillacting a fool and giving bad reflections to the culture who probablyneed to smell the Folgers sometime soon here.

 How do you describe your music to people?

Idon't like describing my music to anyone.  I actually really loathethat question.  I simply let them find out for themselves.  It's beenso serious that I will GIVE someone my album for free to listen to justso they could fully understand what I'm about.  I could tell someonewhat I rap and write about, but in the end, everyone perceives andreceives things differently.  Why take away their individual right toanalyze a piece of work and come up with their own opinions andconclusions themselves?

 What image do you think your music conveys?

Somethingfresh content wise that will at least get someone taking that secondlook.  Haters or lovers alike will still look back and say that "Dudeis different".  I think that's the image.  They'll say I'm differentand also level headed and about my business, whether they choose tocosign or not.

 What are your immediate music career goals? (Next 1 to 3 years.)

Onthe real, I would like to have a deal by the end of 2009.  There aresome possibilities that are actually looking tangible right now and I’mvery excited about that.  I know people might look at that and laugh orsay it's a farfetched goal. But if you don't choose goals, what are youdoing? I might not be signed by then. Will I quit? Definitely not. I'lljust pick another date. It's an on going process. But between then andnow, my shorter term goals included finishing my sophomore album"Dreamer's Poetry", and packing the crowd at my release party.

What are your long-term career goals?

 Mylong term career goals is to make this my life…performing and travelingall across the world, touching people with the music.

 How would you define the word "success"?

 Successis when you reach whatever you decided "success" for you was.  I don'treally agree with you saying this can't be a short answer…becausethat's my answer completely right there.  You set your ultimate goalbased on the definition you have created to be "success" and you striveto reach it.  Everything after that is butter.

Have you had any radio play?

 Yes,I've been on a plethora of college radio stations, mostly on the EastCoast, including New Jersey.  I've been on the Top 40 Hip Hop andCommunity Radio stations in the Twin Cities, including B96, KMOJ &89.3 The Current, commonly dubbed as "Rhymesayers Radio"

 What were you doing when you first heard your single on the radio?

 I was listening at the crib.  It was played like at a quarter tillmidnight and everyone in my house was sleep and it was quiet, so I wasjust listening to it in the headphones and had to be mad excitedsilently.  LOL.

 How long did you, or have you been working on your album?

I worked on my first album from Nov. 1, 2007 until it's release on May 25th.

Istarted on my sophomore album "Dreamer's Poetry" that following month,in June 2007 and I hope to have it done and out by November 2009. 

What's the title of the album or what is it  gonna be?

 My upcoming album is titled "Dreamer's Poetry".  It came to me in a dream…no pun intended.

 Do you have a demo or press kit, or any other promotional materials?

 I have an EPK and music to distribute as demos and samples of my craft.

  Tell us a little bit about yourself…

 (Peep the rest of the interview, above and below…lol)

 What type of music do you listen to? Who is on your iPod right now other than yourself?

 Blu& Exile, Common, Consequence, Drake, Eminem, Eva Cassidy, Hope(Sweet Lemon Records), India Arie, Jay-Z, Lupe Fiasco, Little Brother,Michael Jackson, Quest, Slink Proper and ironically….Soulja Boy's newsingle "Turn My Swag On (I used to be a hater…but you gotta dig theboy's hustle and marketing.  I can't knock it and can't front like Ididn't "Crank Dat" at least once in 2007...lol)

 Is there anything you'd like to tell the people before you go?

 2009 is the Year of Young Son.  Let's make it a great one!

 MySpace link or link to other music pages?

 http://www.youngsonmusic.com

blog.youngsonmusic.com

TWITTER.COM/youngsonmusic

 Any shout outs?

 Shoutout to my homey Hypel.  He has an album coming out March 2009 called"My Name Is Hypel, This Is My Story" and it's going to be epic.  I alsowant to shout out everyone in "The Nu Twin Cities" Collective,including Max Haben & The Fix, Young Capo, Slink Proper, Ronnie B,REV, Tameya Clark, A.J Soul, Yaro & MillionDollarKid.  Much love! The Twin Cities is taking over the world in 2009!

Stage Name:

Versatyle Offycial

Real Name

Rodney J Fennell

Hometown:

Muskogee,OK "Tha Gee"

Ok… so now we’re going to get a little bit personal by asking you what do you like to do in your free time?

         I love working on my music All the time! If I ain't at work then youcan catch me in the booth with Mz.Unique or my cousin J.J.

I'm always on my grind!

What made you want to become a musician? Where did you get your start in the industry?

         This has just always in my family..We(Me,my brother Chuck and mycousins)used to just sing all day and night..But once my brotherstarted rappin with his homeboys(I was always with him) I stayed in thestudio so when I was always around it I knew that I was gonna rap.

What is your music background?         

          I'mjust me Versatyle which speaks for itself.But we ALL came up a lilrough..I know you hear that from every artist but thats cuz it'sreal.My pops left us early he was on some other shit, but i still lovedhim.So my brother became something like a father figure to me and wejust stayed in sports but we didn't catch our parents at most of ourgames cuz daddy was gone and mama had to work so when you see everybodyelse people there you just be like my support at! So instead of makingthat into something positive i just said forget itand stayed inmusic.Then somehow like over 5 years later i ended up with the FYF.

Who are your influences? Who were some of your inspirations growing up?

         My stepdad was Always banging 2 pac so i was a real big fan of him..Ibeen bangin jay-z since "It was all a dream".But when I started rappingbecause of WEBB he on myspace.Man that dude would have to be one of myfavorite rappers when I first started.Outkast,UGK,Rocafella,Nas,andCommon!

What do you consider to be your greatest asset to this music industry?

          My creativity,my imagination.I got real messages for any situation.

 What do you feel you have to bring to the music world?

          Man I'm bringing real talk! And I'm just being me, A LOT of these rappers be actin hard just for the show..But we know whats goin on!

Are you looking for an independent label deal or a major label deal?

Independant deal,I can do this with the people I got.

Are you a part of any music label, if so which one(s)?

          FYF SQUAD ENT...And Thats Fix Ya Face lol..

How do you feel about the competition out there right now?

          It'sJust Practice LOL..I mean nah they good, but..I'm on another level forreal and I'm only.So like i was saying they just practice for meatleast lol.

What personality to you want to display to fans through your music?

         What ever you do always be you..And only change for the good.Don't beactin all HollyWood towards the people who helped you out before youdid it big.You gotta be yo star player lol!

If you had to say one of each what would be your strength in music, and what would be your weakness?

I'malways in the studio I'd live in it if I could.I average 4 songs anhour!But I'm still workin to get better cause I'm southern but I'mlyrical..But I'm still just tryna find my ways of staying versatylewith my craft, and concepts.

What would you say is your hottest song right now?

          Man lol..I think Man Like Me..but it's so old to me and I got alot of hits on tuck so I don't even know right now lol.

Describe your fan base. Who is your music meant for?

          The people of age who can understand where I'mcoming from..and who love to grove to it we jigg lol..But really it'smeant for the people who struggle and they maintaing to do better andget it all together..

Who would you most compare your style to?

          Uhh..Nobody.

Who did you learn from the most?

          My family,Mz Unique,Wen,3 Hands,Bucc,Chris Chris,and I'd hate to say it but HeavyWeight..that dude a snake 4real.

Who has helped you the most as an artist?

          My mama my bro chuck.Bucc man and Mz Unique,and I'd like to add me lol right along with this cold world we livin in.

Do you write your own songs?

          Yupsometimes I free em in my head before I write it down...But most oftime it just hit me no matter where I'm at! Be in the shower like OHHTHATS  SOME HOTNESS then hop out and finish it lol.

What are your songs about?

          Mysongs are about real situations in the world..The struggle thepain..When you got money..When you on the bubble..Whatever anybodygoing through really.

How do you describe your music to people?

          Mymusic is about coming out of a bad situation in life and turing yournegatives into a positive.Example..I slacked in sports and was blowingdown everyday not even caring cuz when I was playing football in LilLeague and nobody showed up so I said f**k it..But I shoulda been likewell if they not gone come see me everybody else will! I shoulda beenon it everyday and not complaining coulda been in the paper in the newsgetting in college nah mean!!!But i said f**k it like alot of peopleand did something else..I'm showing people how to use what they haveand stop tricking it off.My music is motivation.

 What image do you think your music conveys?

          Thats Me..thats what people think cause thats how people should feel..I'm the same as you.We all tryna get it.

What are your immediate music career goals?

  Distibution,marketing,Filling my portfolio up.

What are your long-term career goals?

          Iwanna be a legend.I wanna do this for 10-15 years I want music to be myfull time occupation..And help all my people out.I wanna sell out thegarden..everywhere..overseas..I wanna be a nuke bomb!

How would you define the word “success”?

          Exactly where you wanna be when its all said and done

Have you had any radio play?

          Nope not yet I'm just now getting ascap.

How long did you, or have you been working on your album?

          Iaint started on the album yet I'm working on JukeBoxx which is mymixtape thats bout to drop hosted by DJ Black Jesus and Mz Unique

What’s the title of the album or what is it gonna be?

          I don't even know yet

Do you have a demo or press kit, or any other promotional materials?

          It's in the process it's almost done.

Tell us a little bit about yourself…

          Ilove music I listen to it all day.And I just love making music, I don'teven watch t.v. cause I'm just either at work, the studio, or sleepin.Ihit the club sometimes but I'm bout to make sure I'm in church morethan I'm in the studio and the club.I'm working on my relationship withthe lord..I be messing up alot..I gotta read my bible more.I'm humanlike everybody so I'ma sin but I dont try to make it a habbit of someof the things I be doing ya dig.

What type of music do you listen to? Who is on your iPod right now other than yourself?

          UGK, Jay-Z, the FYF(besides me), Kanye West,Lil Boosie & Webbie,Hurricane Chris, T.I.,Luda,and T Pain.

 Is there anything you’d like to tell the people before you go?

          Ifyou believe in god then just keep praying and worry about yourrelationship with him.Cause in the after life you the only person who'sgonna feel where you at 4real..It's real out hear continue to maintainand just be real and do you..The page is myspace.com/versatyleoffycialhit me up holla at me listen to the music.Watch my videos theyeducational,and funny.

Myspace link or link to other music pages?

          myspace.com/versatyleoffycial

Any shout outs?

           To all my family I love yall..To all my people from Muskogee to MidwestCity and my SkillsUSA Fam and everybody all around the states I knowbig up's to all yall.FYF SQUAD, Bucc Man ,Chris Chris,J.J.,Moni Mon manall yall everybody!

Stage Name:

MIKE BAGGZ

Hometown:

BRENTWOOD, LONG ISLAND

Ok… so now we're going to get a little bit personal by asking you what do you like to do in your free time?

PARTY LIKE ITS 1998...LOL, I THROW BIG PARTYS IN LONG ISLAND AND NYC.

What made you want to become a musician? Where did you get your start in the industry?

I WANTED TO BE KNOWN FOR SOMETHING SO I STARTED RAPPING ON THE DATE OFBIG PUNS DEATH AND GOT MY FIRST START IN THE INDUSTRY WORKING UNDERSTACK BUNDLES, CAU2G$ AND BYNOE OF THE RIOT SQUAD.

What is your music background?

I AM AFFILIATED WITH MANY ARTIST, BUT ME TWO FIVE MO BILLS AND MELS FORMED A STREET ALLIANCE CALLED BLOCK BOYZ.

Who are your influences? Who were some of your inspirations growing up?

MY GREATEST INFLUENCE WAS BIG PUN WHO WAS THE DIRECT REASON I STARTEDTO WRITE, AND STACK BUNDLES WHO I LOOKED UP TO IN THE GAME

What do you consider to be your greatest asset to this music industry?

PERSONALITY AND ORIGINALITY

What do you feel you have to bring to the music world?

I CAN BRING GREAT MUSIC AND UNITY

Are you looking for an independent label deal or a major label deal?

MAJOR, BECAUSE FINANCIALLY THEY CAN PROVIDE ME WITH THE MONEY I NEED TO PROMOTE AND BREAK A HIT

Are you a part of any music label, if so which one(s)?

 NO

How do you feel about the competition out there right now?

THERE'SNO COMPETITION BECAUSE EVERYBODY SOUNDS THE SAME AN SAYS THE SAMETHINGS, AND ACT THE SAME AN USE THE SAME LINGO, I TRY TO SWITCH IT UP ALIL TO STAND OUT

What personality do you want to display to fans through your music?

I DON'T WANT TO DISPLAY NOTHING I JUST WANT TO DO ME, AN BE ME, AN BECOMFORTABLE AN MAKE IT COMFORTABLE FOR THE FANS TO EXCEPT ME.

If you had to say one of each what would be your strength in music, and what would be your weakness?

STRENGTH - FLOW, WEAKNESS- MY IMPATIENTS

What would you say is your hottest song right now?

L.I.PD WHICH IS FEATURED ON MY MYSPACE WWW.MYSPACE.COM/MIKEBAGGZBLOKFAM

Describe your fan base. Who is your music meant for?

ITS MEANT FOR EVERYBODY IM NOT A MONOTONE RAPPER WHICH MEANS YOU WON'T HEAR THE SAME NOTE EACH SONG....GET IT.

Who would you most compare your style to?

STACK BUNDLES

Who did you learn from the most?

50 CENT

Who has helped you the most as an artist?

TWO FIVE

Do you write your own songs?

OF COURSE IM NOT FAT JOE.. LOL

What are your songs about?

STREETLIFE, THE PARTY LIFESTYLE, LOVE, RELATIONSHIPS, THE RECESSION,POLITICS, ANY AN EVERYTHING IM GOING THROUGH, ITS MOSTLY BASED ONPERSONAL EXPERIENCES

How do you describe your music to people?

PSYCHADELIC...LOL NAH ITS SOMETHING ANY AN EVERYBODY CAN LISTEN TOO

What image do you think your music conveys?

BE YOURSELF

What are your immediate music career goals?

TO GET SIGNED AND DROP ONE HELL OF A SINGLE

What are your long-term career goals?

TO BE ON MY JAY-Z SH*T, OWN A WHOLE BASKETBALL TEAM, HAVE MY OWN CLUB,FASHION LINE, YOUTH CENTERS, CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND MORE

How would you define the word "success"?

THE DEGREE OR MEASURE OF SUCCEEDING, FAVORABLE OR DESIRED OUTCOME,MATTER A FACT ITS THE ATTAINMENT OF WEALTH, FAVOR, OR EMINENCENIGGAAAA! Lol

Have you had any radio play?

PLENTY FROM COLLEGE RADIO, TO SATEILITE RADIO, AND A COUPLE TIMES ON MAINSTREAM RADIO STATIONS SHOUT OUTS TO HOT97 AND 105.1

What were you doing when you first heard your single on the radio?

I DIDN'T KNOW I WAS ON THE RADIO TILL THE NEXT DAY, LOL

How long did you, or have you been working on your album?

IM WORKING ON MY DEMO NOW

What's the title of the album or what is it gonna be?

CAN'T GIVE YOU THAT NOW, THERE'S TOO MANY SWAGGA JACKERS ONLINE NOW A DAYS

Do you have a demo or press kit, or any other promotional materials?

YES CHECK IT ALL OUT ON MY MYSPACE PAGE WWW.MYSPACE.COM/MIKEBAGGZBLOKFAM

Tell us a little bit about yourself…

HITME UP AN FIND OUT AIM- MIKEBAGGZ2008, BUT IM DOWN TO EARTH ,VERYHUMBLE, AND I LOVE TO SPARK GOOD CONVO WITH INTELLIGENT PEOPLE.

What type of music do you listen to? Who is on your iPod right now other than yourself?

STACK BUNDLES, 50 CENT, TWO FIVE, JOE BUDDEN, JR WRITER, HELL RELL, MAX B, JIM JONES, PUFF DADDY ,MASE BIG PUN AND BIGGIE MAINLY

Is there anything you'd like to tell the people before you go?

CHECK ME OUT, IM EVERYTHING I PRETEND TO BE AN MORE...LOL

Myspace link or link to other music pages?

WWW.MYSPACE.COM/MIKEBAGGZBLOKFAM

Any shout outs?

BLOCK BOYZ

Stage Name:

G.T. Garza

Hometown:

Houston, Tx

Ok… so now we're going to get a little bit personal by asking you what do you like to do in your free time?

Hmmmm honestly.......Travel and Promote in diffrent areas I've never been...so I can get my network poppin

What made you want to become a musician? Where did you get your start in the industry?

Well it was actually a lot of things that occured in my life that mademe the person and artist I am today......battles, underground shows and people such as Rob.G, The Choppaholix and a few dj clicks help me getmy movement rollin.

What is your music background?

Well we all started on diffrent levels.....Rob.G and myself were veryinvolved in the undergroun battle circuit...then from their he built ateam called "Swat Product" who are various artist he believed in andwanted 2 make part of his team. Our Team consist of Artist such asv-zilla who is a Legend in the underground ciruit...you should googlethat dude...myself....dolemic "the kickdo king" na mean.......fame$ity"Mr. Texas made" and of Course Rob.

Who are your influences? Who were some of your inspirations growing up?

Actually when I started gettin into music and actually listening andstudien the art.....around my area groups like wreckshop, swishahouse,do or die and kats like that was poppin..so a lot of the music I jammedwas that.  I payed attention to other nationwide music...but since Iwas younger that was all we knew....artist such as Jada, E-40, 8 ball,and dj screw definetly had a major impact on  the way I wanted 2deliever my music and make it relevant to me and my market.

What do you consider to be your greatest asset to this music industry?

Well in my opinion.....I actually feel the music I make can helpmyself, my family, and inspire a lot of people, no matter what marketit is. I never make music just to make a song or try n make a hit 2 getsome green.  I make sure to never step outside of my box n say somethinI kno isn't me and I think a lot people respect me for that..and thesound I create.

What do you feel you have to bring to the music world?

I'm my personal opinion I think the music I create it for everyone. Idon't try n set a standard for what I think my music is or should be. Ilike 2 always create and build on my craft; the final product is what uhear and get.

Are you looking for an independent label deal or a major label deal?

Honestly

At this current moment I believe in the indi type label......I'm notknocking any label deals or things of that nature. I'm just from astate where we can be good in the indi market by pushing the sameamount of units that a major would, we can also have creative controland do a lot the promotional networking ourselfs. And I'm with that.

Are you a part of any music label, if so which one(s)?

I am affiliated with Rob.G "Mr Reppin My Block" and The Swat Product. Ihave my own team called "The Machine" and various small buisness wereworkin on. You can check us out at (www.swatproductmusic.com)

(www.myspace.com/gtgarza)

(Www.myspace.com/robgmusic.com/

How do you feel about the competition out there right now?

Tome, there's always good competition in music. A lot of peopleunderstand and won't understand transitions certain artist go thru, butthen again ur not that person ..so its up 2 deciede if u feel it or not

Right now I know a lot of people think the hiphop scene right now iswhack....but I don't think so. I think a lot of artist are happy withwhat their doin....livin their dream and appreciatin the oppurtunityand freedom of creatin whatever they want. I mean they are gonna havehaters but then again who doesn't.

What personality to you want to display to fans through your music?

Everyday life. The realness of the world. The good, the bad, the evil.We all go thru it...I just express my feelings with music. I want 2make a song cuz I got paid, or cuz I'm feelin good, or goin thru someshit...na mean

If you had to say one of each what would be your strength in music, and what would be your weakness?

In my opinion my strength in music is learning, developing and craftingmy style into what I believe it should be. I don't really think I got aweakness but I think I could practice on studien diffrent ways 2 putand arrange music .

What would you say is your hottest song right now?

Actually my hottes song right now is a club record called "Don't StopNow" featuring Chris Stylez. It was Produced by The Branchboiz and itgettin crazy radio play in my city and other parts of the country. Itshould be a good look.

Describe your fan base. Who is your music meant for?

Right now I would say I still got a underground fan base, people knowme from battlin or radio rmx's and shit, but others know me for mymixtape series and various features. I make music for myself and anyonewho has been thru somethin. I'm not any diffrent from u, I'm justspeakin my mind n enjoyin myself

Who would you most compare your style to?

I'm not really sure who I sound like, I guess its watever ur mind tells u....ahahah good question.

Who did you learn from the most?

Man, a lot of people .....my personal homies. Rob.g, the whole swatproduct, dj ebonix, crisco kidd, the choppaholix...my big homie tgrey.They all helped me in a major way, and I appreciate that

Who has helped you the most as an artist?

Hahhahah all those people I just named and more. Anyone in Texas. Htown stand up.

Do you write your own songs?

Always. That's why I make music

What are your songs about?

Inmy eyes the style of music I make is Mainly underground parkin lotmusic. But I like 2 make various joints cuz I'm opened 2 make any typeof music. Its music u gotta enjoy the shit.

How do you describe your music to people?

Its the future. The New-Hou. Leadin the new South. Somethin u can jam n enjoy.

What are your long-term career goals?

To build a solid Empire in music and other buisnesses. I think everyoneshould want 2 be successful in anything they wanna do ...na mean. Imabe makin music for a minute, even if its behind the scenes or helpinthe hiphop movment stay alive. I'm gonna try n be apart of that nomatter what.

How would you define the word "success"?

Depends. In my eyes its reachin the point in your life where fame,cameras, and magazines don't matter. You are  satisifed in life andenjoyin your shit.

Have you had any radio play?

I'vehad a few songs on the radio, they were on for a lil while...I got 1 onthe radio right now as we speak. You can catch it in Houston, Alberque,syracuse, and spots like that

What were you doing when you first heard your single on the radio?

Drivin home from work. It was throwd. A really good feeling.

How long did you, or have you been working on your album?

At this current moment I haven't released an album, I've been releasingmixtapes every few months and tryin to keep my music as relevent aspossible

What's the title of the album or what is it gonna be?

So far, I got a cd out called "Maverick Music 2 : The Garza Effect" its my first original release. I am planning on droppin an album early 09.

Do you have a demo or press kit, or any other promotional materials?

Yeah, I keep promo material on me daily. I always move around with a gang of merch. I got an online press kit at www.musicnation.com ..search gt garza. And u can google me if u want.

Tell us a little bit about yourself…

Man, I'm just a young hustler tryna get it. I been rappin for a lilminute, my underground buzz has been good for a while I just beenkickin makin records. Swat product and Choppaholix put me down alongtime ago and ever since thne I been grindin and workin daily.

What type of music do you listen to? Who is on your iPod right now other than yourself?

I listen 2 everything but country. Nothin wrong with country, its justreally not for me . Anything else thoo....coooooo       !

Is there anything you'd like to tell the people before you go?

Make sure n check up on Htown music. We aint gone nowhere and aint goinnowhere. Find me downsouth ! Holla at me. Yall be easy !

Myspace link or link to other music pages?

U can hit me up at:

www.myspace.com/gtgarza

Www.swatproductmusic.com

Www.youtube.com/gtgarzatv

gt.garza@gmail.com

Any shout outs?

Hell yeah, shoutout 2 all my peeps across texas and the world. All thedjs, internet sites, magazines, fans, The Choppaholix, Swat Product,The Machine, The Branchboiz, Cyfyre, Mr. Inkredible and everyone who'sheld me down over the years.

Stage Name Big Shane

 Hometown

DeRidder, La

Ok? so now we?re going to get a little bit personal by asking you what do you like to do in your free time?

Mainly just kick it with family & the few people I label friends... travel, shop, and my life... MUSIC

What made you want to become a musician? Where did you get your start in the industry?

Everysince I was young I was a huge fan of music, and my parents listened toall types.. So I grew up around it! I started in the 7th grade when Iuse to take other big rappers rhymes, and go to school rapping it likeI wrote it, and everybody was kissing ass after that!! I was the man....

What is your music background?

Istarted CTC (Cut Tha Check) Ent. in 2007 when I moved to Houston..Before that I had a group called Bar None Fade All.. It consisted of memy cousin 2 feet and a few other artist.. We was killin our town andsurround areas.. Then I got out of school and moved to Houston.. Hookedup with Big Body & my older cousin Small Bills, from there all Ican say is... We Made HITS!! I thank them a lot.. We on now!!

Who are your influences? Who were some of your inspirations growing up?

Ihave many influences! Mainly my family.. I listened to a lot of artistgrowing up, I don't really have that "main" artist.. I respect them all!

What do you consider to be your greatest asset to this music industry?

Mann..I'm an all around hustla!! Whatever it is or whatever it takes to makesomething happen, or accomplish a power move.. Then I'm chasing afterit! If its in another city, I'm hitting the road and going to it!

What do you feel you have to bring to the music world?

Good Music!

Are you looking for an independent label deal or a major label deal? (Why?)

Rightnow I have my own team, we're an Indie label.. But like everybody elsesay, if the lines are right then anything is possible.. Feel me?

Are you a part of any music label, if so which one(s)?

Yeah, I'm the ceo and artist under CTC Ent. (Cut Tha Check Entertainment)

How do you feel about the competition out there right now?

Its a lot of good talent, but then again, the music scene needs a little touching up! Everybody out here on they grind though!

What personality to you want to display to fans through your music?

Whateverthey want to think of me.. We all different, but we all people withthoughts!! Some of them will be good, and some bad.. I love my hatazthough!!

If you had to say one of each what would be your strength in music, and what would be your weakness?

My strength would have to be my hustle, grind, and determination! My weakness would have to be... uhmmm I don't even know! Haha

What would you say is your hottest song right now?

I have this crazy single right now called Dope Boy Fresh.. I got mydawg Lil Cali on there, and a very catchy hook from Boosie on there!!

Describe your fan base. Who is your music meant for?

Mymusic is for the people who love music! Square business... plain andsimple! My fans are all over the world, I'm literally internationallyknow.. My face been in the Arab Times, in the middle east, squarebizz!! Ask about me... haha

Who would you most compare your style to?

I don't compare myself to know one.. I'm not the following type of rapper, I do what I do when I do what I make happen!

Who did you learn from the most?

Mannn...I would say, Kiotti, Yo Gotti, Cassidy, Fab, Chamillionaire, TrillEnt., mann the list can go on forever! Wayne, Zro, Big Body, Dirt Dig,Bones... all my dawgs!

Who has helped you the most as an artist?

Everyone who supported me coming up and making it to the status I'm at now...

Do you write your own songs?

Yeahhh I do that!

What are your songs about? 

I'm very versatile, I make songs about any and everything! Pick a topic!

How do you describe your music to people?

I make music that people can relate to and a lot of my lines makepeople sit there and think "did he really just say that" or "damn,rewind that!!".. I use a lot of metaphors that shock people, but then Ican do a hood track and touch the streets and my people! Or I can dosomething for the grown & sexy.. Put me anywhere, any venue, andI'll have music for that crowd! Real talk...

What image do you think your music conveys?

Ido music that people can feel and relate to.. I also do music that talkabout stuntin! Stuff I seen, I have, I been around.. I make music!

What are your immediate music career goals? (Next 1 to 3 years.)

Buidling my team, expanding my name and market, and just continuing to make power moves with my people!!

What are your long-term career goals?

Making big things happen! Building my name, starting more business outside of the music industry...

How would you define the word ?success??

Itssoemthing you strive for, something you set out to do.. You can'tsucceed sitting at home on your ass, surfing myspace trying to holla atdudes/girls.. The word bored shouldn't be in a persons vocab.. You onlybored when you make yourself bored.. Get up and do something! Makesomething happen.. That's what success is to me!! What's up Bills...

Have you had any radio play?

Yes, I have.. and I'm still on there!

What were you doing when you first heard your single on the radio?

Iwas in the car, on my way to visit my fam in Lousiana.. Then I heard mygroup single Shoulda Pop... I started callin my whole team! Haha..

How long did you, or have you been working on your album?

Right now I'm killing the mixtape scene.. I'm holding my album material until later in the year! Be on the look out

What?s the title of the album or what is it gonna be?

Right now I'm thinking "Deal or No Deal".. But I've been seeing that title a lot, so I'm not 100% sure yet..

Do you have a demo or press kit, or any other promotional materials?

Yeah I have all that.. You can find me on Sonicbids and also Ourstage.com/epk/BigShane

Tell us a little bit about yourself?

BigShane aka Mr Flowicane Katrina aka The Black Osama on the mixtapescause I'm killing EVERYTHING I TOUCH!! Google my name, ask your friendabout me.. I'm that dude!! Haha...

What type of music do you listen to? Who is on your iPod right now other than yourself?

Rightnow I'm bangin that new T.I, Ace Hood, Lil Phat, myself, Lil Cali, andI can't forget the big homie Paul Wall.. His new records are craaaazy!!

Is there anything you?d like to tell the people before you go?

Iwanna thank yall for checking out the interview.. Yall can find me atmyspace.com/bigshanehits or just google me!! You can hit me personallyat bigshane@tmail.com

Myspace link or link to other music pages?

www.myspace.com/bigshanehits

Any shout outs?

What'sup to everybody in Deridder.. 337 its our turn!! Dynomite Records, 2Feet, Lil Cali, NYC, Florida, Cali, Lousiana, Texas, Kiotti, Big Body,Dez, A.G, Blaze Burn, Mr. G, everybody holding me down, Amazin Da CornaBoi, Dj Storm, RBS, Chuck T, Lexus, Rollin84z.com, its a movement!!...and I'm gone!

Stage Name: Spark aka SparkDawg

Hometown: Killeen, TX aka "Green City"


Ok? so now we?re going to get a little bit personal by asking you what do you like to do in your free time?

Honestly all my "free time" is spent on the road...This music biz is a 24/7 grind. So when I'm not in the studio makin hits, I'm on the road networking or doin a show. A wise man once told me "Nothin comes to a sleeper but a dream." So I figure I can sleep when I'm dead ya dig?


What made you want to become a musician? Where did you get your start in the industry?

As a youngster, I've always been into whateva was "popular" or whateva made the girls look my way. At 1st, I use to consider myself a pretty good dancer. Then at 1 point in time I actually thought I knew how to sing. Once I realized I wasn't gonna become the R&B sensation, I tried rappin. I finally took rap serious around 2000. That's when I caught a greyhound bus to Atlanta got my 1st "break" in the music biz when I signed a management contract w/the same management team behind Lil Scrappy at the time.


What is your music background?

I've always considered myself a "solo" artist, but throughout my career I've had a few various affliations along the way.  1st official "group" was Lil Scrappy's "G's Up Click." I was the only member from Texas. Everyone else was from ATL. After runnin w/Scrappy for about 2 yrs, I decided to step outside of his shadow to do my own thang. So I left Atlanta & came back home to Texas. That's when I hooked up w/my highschool homies who already had a rap group called "Greencity." Once I joined the group, I applied all the knowledge I learned from time in Atlanta & Greencity really took off from there. We put out a cd called "1st U Get The Money..." Somehow, Scarface heard our cd while working out in the gym & immediately tracked us down & offered us a deal. The rest is history.


Who are your influences? Who were some of your inspirations growing up?

My all time favorite is 2Pac...3 favorite current livin artists are Ludacris, Fabolous & Bun B. I think if you put those 3 artists together you get ME. As far as Texas artists, I grew up jamming Swishahouse artists like Chamillionaire..But on the flipside, I also like Jay-Z & DMX around that whole Hardknock Like era.


What do you consider to be your greatest asset to this music industry?

My greatest asset is the fact that my flow is so "universal." You can be from any region & still feel my flow.


What do you feel you have to bring to the music world?

I really wanna show the world that you don't have to be from a major city to be successful in this game. Alotta people never even heard of Killeen, TX before I blew up. Scarface coulda signed any artist in the world, but the fact that he reached all the way out to lil ole' Killeen to co-sign me & Greencity means a lot.


Are you looking for an independent label deal or a major label deal? (Why?)

There's pros & cons with both situations. So at the end of the day, I'm lookin for the situation that's gonna get me the most money ya dig?


Are you a part of any music label, if so which one(s)?

I actually have my own company, SPARK-A-LOT RECORDS, LLC. Right now, we're lookin for a major situation to put my solo album out. I'm signed to Greencity Records as a "group member." But as far as my solo situation is conserned, I'm still "unsigned."


How do you feel about the competition out there right now?

Competition is cool. But there's a thin line between "competition" & "hate." I don't mind competition. I feel its needed in Hip-Hop. But when you come from such a small city, alotta locals tend to hate you because you're in a position they wish they could be in. Some people feel they have to "hate" on others to get ahead. That's that "crab in a bucket" mentality. That's the only part of the game I don't like. But it is what it is. I always heard that if people are "hatin" on you that means you're doin good. So I embrace the hate because obviously I'm doin good.


What personality to you want to display to fans through your music?

At the end of the day, I'm just a cool ass nigga ya dig?


If you had to say one of each what would be your strength in music, and what would be your weakness?

I think my strength is the fact that this rap shit comes so easy to me. I feel like I'm able to come up with these ill ass verses almost effortlessly. I honestly couldn't tell you any "weaknesses." I really feel like I was BLESSED to be 1 of the best.


What would you say is your hottest song right now?

Its hard to say because I've had so many huge underground & internet hits like "I'm From Texas," "Hit Me On My Sidekick," "Dial Tone," "Mouf Fulla Blang" feat. Trae, "Big Upz" feat. Wesfif, "Lets Get It," & my most recent single "Real Street Niggaz Revenge."


Describe your fan base. Who is your music meant for?

My music is meant for any & everybody that wants to enjoy good music.


Who would you most compare your style to?

"I'ma mixture Luda, Loso & Bun B...my whole city's behind me so fuck a buzz G"


Who has helped you the most as an artist?

Honestly, the 2 artist that initially really helped boost my solo career are Magno & TumTum. When I 1st got back to Texas from Atlanta, they both blessed me with verses on the remix of my single "I'm From Texas." That's the song that introduced me to the mixtape game. As far as recently, I gotta shout da big homie Trae for blessing me with a feature on a record I dropped "Mouf Fulla Blang." That record earned me an SEA nomination for "Song Of The Year" at last years awards. That was a pretty big record for me. I owe a lot to DJ Michael Watts for allowing me & Team Spark-A-Lot to be the 1st artists ever from Killeen, TX to be on an official Swishahouse released mixtape. That was history for my city. And ofcourse I gotta thank the Godfather Of The South himself, Scarface for givin me & Greencity a chance & introducing us to the masses.



Do you write your own songs?

Ofcourse....I also probably write YOUR favorite rapper's songs too.


What are your songs about?

I have all types of songs & different concepts. I have party records like "Pour It On Da Modelz." I have funny records like "Dial Tone." I have serious records like "Open Letter 2 GOD." I make all types of music.



How do you describe your music to people?

To me, music is like therapy. If I'm pissed off about something, I can go in booth & let all that frustration out on the mic instead of goin out & doin something bad to somebody in these streets. It feels real good to vent & get all your emotions out in the booth.


What image do you think your music conveys?

I think early on in my career, my image portrayed a laid back, fun lovin youngsta who was all about chasin women & havin a good time. But as I've matured, so has my music. Especially with songs like "Open Letter 2 GOD," "My Life Is Like A Movie" & "Real Street Niggaz Revenge"


What are your immediate music career goals?

I definitely plan on becoming a household name along with my label & artist on SPARK-A-LOT RECORDS, LLC.. Hopefully I'll have my solo album out on a major label. Time will tell..I guess you just gotta stayed tuned ya dig?


What are your long-term career goals?

I definitely wanna be known as 1 of the best that ever did it. Hopefully, I won't have to die for people to finally realize I'm something like a genius when it comes to this music shit.


How would you define the word ?success?? (This is not a short answer. Discuss it.)

"Success" in my opinion is when you can sit back & tell yourself, "Damn, I don't ever have to work another day in my life!" "Success" is when you can walk into your mother's place of work & tell her to clock out because he son made it & she never has to work another day in her life! That's "success" to me.


Have you had any radio play?

Most definately..especially in the central Texas area.


What were you doing when you first heard your single on the radio?

I honestly don't remember the 1st time I was on the radio because I've been on the radio a lot in my short career.


How long did you, or have you been working on your album?

I've been working on my solo album my entire life. I say that because I'm putting everything I've learn throughout my whole life into this album. Its gonna be a classic fasho



What?s the title of the album or what is it gonna be?

"Da Lone Star Kid"


Do you have a demo or press kit, or any other promotional materials?

In today's day in age, MYSPACE is the average artist's "demo." My myspace url is www.myspace.com/DaLoneStarKid I also have my own website www.SPARKDAWG.com


Tell us a little bit about yourself?

I'm in my 20's. I've been features in every major Hip-Hop magazine from The SOURCE, to XXL, to Ozone, etc...I've been nominated for numerous Southern Ent Awards & Ozone Awards. I'm just a young dude from Killeen, TX. showin the world that the South really has lyrical talent & I'm living proof.


What type of music do you listen to? Who is on your iPod right now other than yourself?

Honestly, I hardly listed to a lot of other artist. Not that I think I'm "too good" to listen to anybody else. Its just that I be in my own zone & I try not to be influenced by what other artists are doin. I have my own style & flow. Instead of listening to other artists, I'd rather listen to my own music so I can critique it & perfect my craft ya dig?


Is there anything you?d like to tell the people before you go?

Yea. Keep GOD 1st & everything else'll work out.


Myspace link or link to other music pages?

I have a few myspace pages actually. My main MUSIC page is www.myspace.com/DaLoneStarKid. I have a page called "SPARKDAWG-TV" where all I do is post youtube video updates for my fan. That url is www.myspace.com/SparkakaSparkDawg. The SPARK-A-LOT RECORDS page is www.myspace.com/SparkalotRecords. I have an alternative page called F.B.I. aka Fly Boy Inc. That page showcase me & a few of my closest industry friends. The url is www.myspace.com/FlyBoyIncOfficial. Last but not least is my newest page called "SPARKDAWG'S FEATURES & COLLABS." That's the page where I showcase some of my latest features & collabs with other artist. That url is www.myspace.com/SparkDawgFeaturesAndCollabs.


Any shout outs?

GOD, my famm my friends, my artists, my business partner, the DJs, & the fans that support my music..Much love!

Mz Unique

Stage Name:

Mz Unique

Real Name:

Alexis!

Hometown:

Muskogee and Tulsa Oklahoma

Ok… so now we're going to get a little bit personal by asking you what do you like to do in your free time?

Lets see... My free time I'm always on the COMPUTER or on the sidekick just keeping in touch with the fans and everything. You can usually catch me going through beats and stuff. Thats what I'm always doing

What made you want to become a musician? Where did you get your start in the industry?

I started out singing in church when I was little. But as I got older I realized i couldnt really SING (haha) but i always loved music and Rap is a way for me to really connect with people by simply letting my emotions OUT.

What is your music background?

I've been involved in music since i  can remember honestly. My uncle use to have a lil tape recorder that he would play music to and I'd rap over lol. But to make a long story short I started recording real songs in middle school and passing them out in school. I ended up dropping my first mixtape in 9th grade and things just took off from there

Who are your influences? Who were some of your inspirations growing up?

I alwayssssss loved jayz. Thats my all time favorite hands down. Anything jayz touches is hot to me

What do you consider to be your greatest asset to this music industry?

I think me overall is just different. Yeah there are a few female artists out that rap. But as far as YOUNG, you can say there is lil mama and thats it.  But really If you listen to our music the content is different. I think she is very talented but I havent made no "lipgloss" music. I'm here for longevity.

What do you feel you have to bring to the music world?

Kind of answered that in the last question

Are you looking for an independent label deal or a major label deal?

Right now a big independent label that is signed to a major would fit me best

Are you a part of any music label, if so which one(s)?

I got my own Team FYF Squad we hold it down

How do you feel about the competition out there right now?

Im ready! .. Let the music speak for itself

What personality to you want to display to fans through your music?

I just want them to see me for who I really am, where I'm from, what I do.... Just me

 If you had to say one of each what would be your strength in music, and what would be your weakness?

I know how to adapt to the changes that happen in the industry. Music is starting to change everyday and you have to keep up with the times.

What would you say is your hottest song right now?

Well I would say my favorite song that I have is "Scared of Flying" but according to the fans, they love "Up Jump The Boogie"

Describe your fan base. Who is your music meant for?

My target audience is anywhere from ages 16-25. I have the deep, independent songs for my female fans and the boys like lyricism

Who would you most compare your style to?

I honestly dont know.

Who did you learn from the most?

I really learned a lot from myself. I had been managing myself for a long time so I've made a lot of mistakes that I learned from.  I lost money... lost friends. Its just apart of the game.

Who has helped you the most as an artist?

Anybody who has done it before me. I watch others before me and learn from them also.

Do you write your own songs?

Of course, I couldn't have it any other way.

What are your songs about?

Anything that I am going through or have witnessed,

How do you describe your music to people?

I believe its just real and who I am. I have anytype of some you can think of. I'm very flexible when it comes to music. There are no limits

What image do you think your music conveys?

Just that no one is perfect and I go through things just like everyone else does. So I'd have to say it is heartfelt and shows that young people can have fun, dance but at the same time we face challenges just like anyone else

What are your immediate music career goals?

Make that crossover into being a national artist...then international

What are your long-term career goals?

Be in the position that diddy and jay are in

How would you define the word "success"?

Being able to go to sleep at night and feel like you've done what you were suppose to do to make it to the position you are in without stepping on toes.

Have you had any radio play?

Of course

What were you doing when you first heard your single on the radio?

Someone actually called me and played it to me over the phone. I missed it!

How long did you, or have you been working on your album?

I'm doing mixtapes now. Album is still in progress

What's the title of the album or what is it gonna be?

Idk about the album but my Next mixtape is called "She’z a problem". My last mixtape is still hotttt though "Show Me My Opponent"

Do you have a demo or press kit, or any other promotional materials?

of course.

Tell us a little bit about yourself…

Lol I'm Boring!

What type of music do you listen to? Who is on your iPod right now other than yourself?

Right now I'm listenin to that new "I am Sasha Fierce" by Beyonce.  the album is HOT! real talk

Is there anything you'd like to tell the people before you go?

"Dont confident but dont be Stupid"

Myspace link or link to other music pages?

www.myspace.com/mzuniquemusic and www.mzunique.com is coming soon!

Any shout outs?

FYF SQUAD  and my fans

CasaKnova

Real Name: RushDee Williams
Hometown: Saginaw, Michigan

Ok… so now we’re going to get a little bit personal by asking you what do you like to do in your free time?

Well in my free time as far as the family aspect I'm a family man. I have two kids,  that I love with all my heart that I try my best to be there for. And on the other note I'm always looking for more entertainment ventures.

What made you want to become a musician? Where did you get your start in the industry?

What is your music background?

Who are your influences? Who were some of your inspirations growing up?

What do you consider to be your greatest asset to this music industry?

My greatest asset to the game would have to be the leadership quality I have and the ability to inspire others. Especially the generation I represent, im living in the time where we have a African-American President and as long as im in the publics eye my word whether good or bad has an effect on people so as long as I can teach or spread the word of not only struggle but benefits of believing and overcoming that is the greatest asset anybody can bring whether I see a change or not. Martin Luther King Jr spoke about change that didn't take effect until 2008 so what does that tell you.

What do you feel you have to bring to the music world?

 Are you looking for an independent label deal or a major label deal?

I guess you can say im looking for both in a sense because im running an independent label that I would like to turn major. I feel that im more of a leader so why be a soldier in someone elses camp when you can be the general in your own.

Are you a part of any music label, if so which one(s)?

Yes im part of an indie label Blueprint Ent.

How do you feel about the competition out there right now?

Well if I was thinking about them that would mean I feel threatened right? I feel like no man can be better than me at what I do than me and if everyone smart they'll stick to what they do so they can be the best at something. Competition is someone that can actually compete with you right? *No competition, nothing to think about*.

What personality do you want to display to fans through your music?

Humble, fly, easy to relate too, little cockiness, and understanding.

 If you had to say one of each what would be your strength in music, and what would be your weakness?

My strength would be how influencing I find myself to be sometimes, and my weakness would have to be me not wanting people to take the negative and interpret it as the right thing to do.

What would you say is your hottest song right now?

My hottest song right now would have to be "My Chips" I've been getting a very positive feedback on that song.

Describe your fan base. Who is your music meant for?

I can't really say who my music is meant for because im not consuming it. But I can say that I find most fans to be between the ages of 17 on up only because the content of my music is deep as far as lyrics.

Who would you most compare your style to?

I would compare my style to my enviroment because we all go through different things and we're all a product of our enviroment so who better to compare my style with than what I think is truely responsible for my style.

Who did you learn from the most?

I learned the most from my dad because he taught me everything I know about God and what more can you ask for? God is the best gift.

Do you write your own songs?

Without boasting I helped myself out the most as an artist because like they say you can take a horse to the lake but you can't make him drink. So me and my peers.

What are your songs about?

Yes I write everything from the first letter to the last lol.

How do you describe your music to people?

My songs are about just about anything anyone can relate too, aren't we all human haha.

What image do you think your music conveys?

What are your immediate music career goals?

My immediate music goals would have to be introduce myself and establish myself as a strong presence artist. I also wanna start new ventures and open more venues.

What are your long-term career goals?

Long term career goals would have to be sell millions of albums and retire at the top of my game while keeping a positive image along with a few more ideas that I don't wanna let out the bag just yet.

How would you define the word “success”?

To me the definition of success is 10 percent inspiration and 90 percent perspiration.

Have you had any radio play?

Due to the rules and regulation, NO.

What were you doing when you first heard your single on the radio?

N/A

How long did you, or have you been working on your album?

I haven't officially started working on my album yet but I have a lot of material that im considering for the cut.

What’s the title of the album or what is it gonna be?

Im unsure of the name of my album but im leaning towards "A Hustlers Poster Child".

Do you have a demo or press kit, or any other promotional materials?

I've started working on a presskit and demo but im not done yet.

Tell us a little bit about yourself…

Read answers 1-31 haha.

What type of music do you listen to? Who is on your iPod right now other than yourself?

Jay-Z, 50 cent, kanye west, capacity, ti, jadakiss, timberland, justin timberlake, keri hilson, etc.

Is there anything you’d like to tell the people before you go?

Thank you everyone for taking out the time to read this interview and please continue to support my music!

Myspace link or link to other music pages?

www.myspace.com/blueprintdynasty
Www.ourstage.com/casaknova

Shout Outs!

Shout outs to everyone who has supported me.