Musiq World Order

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!