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Artist of The Month

Chief

Real Name:

Hometown:

Minneapolis,MN raised in GA!

What do you like to do in your free time?

Make music, find other ways Be productive, or just have fun with my team (Top Heavy) or fam!

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

Music is something that's followed me all throughout my life time, and it has always been something I enjoyed! So what's better then making money doing something you love to do?? Lol nothing is! My first real peek in the industry was back in 2007 when I had my very first single "Main Attraction" It received spins on the radio, and made it on track list of many different mixtapes that year!

What is your music background?

My music background all starts with me, From the basement to the booth! Started writing rhymes downstairs in my homies basement and recording of cool edit, to now recording in major studios! I have a great team side bye, Never behind! Top Heavy Music <--- Twitter.com/TopHeavyMusic

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

I grew up on many genres of music, just music period influences me! But I would like to recognize a few artist like: Outkast, Field Mob, Luda, T.I., those are some artist I was raised on living in Georgia!

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

My greatest asset to the industry is my work ethic, I'm striving to be much more than a recording artist, I see a bigger picture than the one that already painted.

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

My Music. The World has always heard music, & now its just my turn to seize the opportunity to share what I make!! Chief Music & Top Heavy Music is what I would like to present!

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

I am currently an independent artist w/ and independent team! I plan to make big moves and big business with them! And in between time whatever is presented or offered would be analyzed thoroughly, & the best decision will be made.

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

Yes, Top Heavy Music Group/Ent.

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

I feel everyone is competition, rather the artist be lyrical or just marketable, or both! Either way its talent I wish everyone the best on their careers! I'm fully focused on mine, I push to top w/ everything I do, & at end of the day I want to be recognized as the competition!

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

My Personality, the person who I really am the cool, down to earth individual just living life and making music! That's who I want them to see because that's me!

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

My strength is my ability to recognize my weakest points to build and progress over time!

What would you say is your hottest song right now?

I won't judge that: check out the mixtape & let me know your favorite.

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

First off shout out to every fan & supporter! My fan base it Men-Women, or animals that music, ages 0-200 . . . Basically its for everyone!

Who would you most compare your style to?

No one. I'm branding my own style.

Who did you learn from the most?

Myself, what I've done right and my mistakes

Who has helped you the most as an artist?

Before: Myself Now: I have a team of artist I work with, who all are great artist! TOP HEAVY MuSiC (quick plug) lol

Do you write your own songs?

all of it!

What are your songs about?

My songs are about everything, everyday life, having fun, lost, gains, up, downs, LIFE!

How do you describe your music to people?

Chief Music, I can show them better than tell them! Listen in...

What image do you think your music conveys?

Good question, I portray me! The image of me and what I come! Hopefully that's how they take it in.

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

1 year from now, I planned to be mostly musically involved, 3 years from now is when I plan to be at my peak of the business aspect of the industry!

What are your long-term career goals?

Leave a mark in the industry & life its self!

How would you define the word "success"?

Success is the state or outcome of the whatever point or goal you are striving to concur!

Have you had any radio play?

Yes, I've 2 songs so far on the radio! Main Attraction & ATLien

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

I was on the computer then I just started receiving text messaged, myspace & facebook messages lol, it was a good feeling!

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

I just released my first official mixtape, it took me collectively 2 weeks

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

Chief Files Vol. 1 . . . Vol 2 is actually in progress

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

Yes

Tell us a little bit about yourself…

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

I listen to everything, mostly underground music or artist on the come up, I support!

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

If you've made it this far in the interview I would like to thank you for take the time out to catch up with Chief!

MySpace link or link to other music pages?

If you would like to hear more of Chief: http://itschief.bandcamp.com or http://twitter.com/uKnowChief

Any shout outs?

First off Shout Out to MusicWorldOrder, thank you for recognizing me & my music, TopHeavy Music, ChillyO Clothing, @wol, 100K, Minnesota, Georgia, better yet shout out to everybody don't want to leave ppl out! Shout out to the world Hopefully you will hear me soon!! Outtie . . .

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