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G.A.G.E. Interview
Filed under: We Got Next, Interviews
Straight from the streets of Philly comes rapper G.A.G.E. (which stands for Germantown Avenue, Gotta Eat). Signed to Aftermath Entertainment by the Doc himself, G.A.G.E. has spent the past two years churning up material in the studio with the likes of Hi-Tek, Akon and Focus at the boards. Growing impatient while waiting for his chance to blow, G.A.G.E. started his own label, AMPM, and with the …
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Jin Interview
Filed under: Street Veterans, We Got Next, Interviews
Chinese-born rapper Jin has been through a lot during the first five years of his musical career. He was declared champion on BET’s “Freestyle Friday” contest and catapulted the victory into a label deal with Ruff Ryders. Since then he has gone the indie route with a MySpace only release, I Promise, and his new Cantonese-rap album, ABC Jin. DJBooth.net’s DJ ‘Z’ checks in with Jin …
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Laze & Royal Interview
Filed under: We Got Next, Interviews
Bennett “Laze” and Justin “Royal” Talmadge Armstrong make up the rap duo, 2XL. At 16 years of age the pair inked a deal with the long standing Tommy Boy Records and eagerly anticipate the release of their debut album, Neighborhood Rapstar, in February. DJBooth.net’s DJ “Z” checks in with the guys as they discuss their path to the industry, their crazy fans and what most artists, …
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Blak Jak Interview
Filed under: We Got Next, Interviews
The expression “hit the ground running” doesn’t seem like the appropriate lead-in for a success story. After all, if you hit the ground (regardless of how it happened), it is safe to assume you’d have to pick yourself up; an indication that implies at one time you were down. So, lets go with “Got off on the right foot.” (Even though that is just as argumentatively …
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DJ Bedtyme357 Interview
Filed under: DJs, We Got Next, Interviews
DJ Spotlight Interview The life of a professional DJ is a busy one: Hold down a 9 to 5 from Monday through Friday, and then every other minute before, after and on weekends, perfect your craft, practice new mixes, play gigs, produce mix tapes, and most importantly promote your name to the masses. Easy right? (Note the shared sarcasm between the reader and writer.) Now for …
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Playaz Circle Interview
Filed under: We Got Next, Interviews
When you hear the name ‘Playaz Circle,’ what comes to mind? Men who think they have impressive skills to land women? Men who can take anyone one-on-one on the basketball court? If either of these options was presumed as correct, you are indeed wrong. The duo, consisting of Dolla Boi and Tity Boi, has an interesting purpose behind their collective imprint. ‘Playaz’ stands for Preparing Legal …
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Needlz Interview
Filed under: We Got Next, Interviews
Born and raised in Lansing, Michigan, producer Needlz didn’t have to choose an alliance. As a Midwesterner, he could consume both East coast and West coast hip-hop without threatening repercussions from friends or family. Inspired by the sounds of WuTang, Mobb Deep and Snoop Dogg, the 90s offered Needlz a diverse array of choices with which he would later use to craft his very own work. …
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Rich Boy Interview
Filed under: We Got Next, Interviews
In 2003, Kanye West made dropping out of college a glamorous action. In reality however, a decision to leave school before graduation can become a life-altering choice. The risk was worth taking though for Maurice ‘Rich Boy’ Richards, when he left school at Alabama’s Tuskegee University after beginning a degree in mechanical engineering. Dabbling in music had always been a passionate hobby for Rich Boy, but …
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Mic Little Interview
Filed under: We Got Next, Interviews
At thirteen years old, he can’t legally drive, vote, gamble or drink. However, he can legally file his taxes under the highest income bracket, which in the meantime should help him make it through the next eight years. He also can’t run as fast as the world class sprinter by the same name, Michael Johnson, but Def Jam’s Mic Little can sing with the best of …
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Young Hot Rod Interview
Filed under: We Got Next, Interviews
Originally from Sacramento, California, Young Hot Rod is a transplant resident of the Valley; having called Phoenix, Arizona, home for most of his life. On a mission to become a success in the music business, Hot Rod continuously worked at his craft as both a producer and an emcee. Living in desert didn’t help his case however, as Arizona’s musical claim to fame had never been …
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