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Natalie Interview
Filed under: We Got Next, Interviews
At only the age of 26, Houston singer Natalie has already accomplished more then most thirty-something year old artists. While pursuing a career in dance choreography, Natalie spent long and grueling days as a dancer for the NBA’s Houston Rockets. While she learned moves and worked games, her unknown talents as a freestyle rapper slowly spread through the inner circles of the city. Soon after her …
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Consequence Interview
Filed under: Street Veterans, We Got Next, Interviews
Nearly thirteen years (and countless 24 hour studio sessions) ago, Queens-born rapper Consequence made his at large debut. Linking up with cousin Q-Tip, Consequence joined Ali Shaheed and Phife Dawg on A Tribe Called Quest’s classic album, Midnight Marauders. His connection with the Tribe was both important and helpful, although it never allowed his solo work to materialize. Fast forward eleven years, a Chicago MC and …
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Dirtbag Interview
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Signed to Jive Records courtesy of Cool N Dre’s label, Epidemic, Miami’s Dirtbag has been extremely hungry and on the grind. Born in Knoxville, Tennesse, Dirtbag transitioned homes and career choices at a young age. Determined to be successful, he quit playing football during his high school years to concentrate solely on a music career. It turned out to be a good choice as a big …
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Midwest City Interview
Filed under: We Got Next, Interviews
While growing up in Midwest City, a suburb of Oklahoma City, four boys had a dream. Inspired by the music of groups like the Delfonics and equally as influenced by the man upstairs, a chance to leave their small city for the success and bright lights of a major metropolitan haven was all the motivation they needed. Growing up together as two sets of brothers who …
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Brick and Lace Interview
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What happens when you mold the sounds of the Caribbean together and fuse them with R&B, dancehall, calypso and soul? Quite simply, the Jamaican duo of Brick & Lace (composed by sisters Nyanda and Nailah Thorbourne). Originally from the city of Kingston, Brick & Lace have undergone plenty of change throughout their brief career. The ladies not only started their career under a different record label, …
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Janelle Monáe Interview
Filed under: We Got Next, Interviews
Taking a leap of faith isn’t always easy. If you have the talent to succeed however, it can be a bit less troublesome to stomach. Such is the case for Midwest-born singer Janelle Monáe. Originally from Kansas City, Kansas, Janelle ventured from the comfort of her small town roots to the largest city in the United States, New York. While trying to separate herself from the …
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Jibbs Interview
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As an 11 year old, he lays claim to lyrically murdering any battlers they came his way. Regardless of height or age (sometimes twice his own) he grew a reputation in his hometown of St. Louis (originally from Chicago) as a dual threat. Jibbs could take you down in both the hip-hop ring, and the boxing ring. Influenced by his three older brothers Jibbs became a …
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J-Shin Interview
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After several years went by during what was a very stagnant career, singer J-Shin decided he needed to look in a different direction. Signed to the formerly independent Slip-N-Slide Records in 1998, J-Shin was his own worst case scenario; An artist who has finally been given a platform to shine with a long waiting list in front of him. With artists such as Trick Daddy and …
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Homebwoi Interview
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Ok, so you know he raps. Song writing, of course. Production, sound editing, mixing, and mastering… check. As we enter a stretch of time in which companies around the world are looking to turn twenty jobs into two and replace human resources with that of computer based programs, Collipark/Asylum recording artist Homebwoi is a rare commodity. Saving himself and his label(s) both time and money, he …
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Smitty Interview
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Born and Raised in Miami, Florida, Varick D. Smith always knew music was his thing. At barely the age of ten he started rapping and not too long after began writing while in his teens. A lot happened from his time spent as a youth until now, but in-between the 24-year old met Dr. Dre. Skip ahead some more… and arguably the best producer of all …
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