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Murphy Lee Interview

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He owns the ‘Good for You Cafe’, (two St. Louis locations), in addition to founding his own company U-C-ME Entertainment which is a promotions company set out to harbor and then highlight up and coming artists.  Did we mention he is also a member of the Platinum selling group the St. Lunatics?  Oh so you’re thinking he needs to rely on others for success?  Nope, try …



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B.G. Interview

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At just 14 years of age, the rap career of New Orleans born B. Gizzle began.  After releasing albums such as Chopper City and Checkmate as a solo artist and collaborative efforts with former Hot Boys Juvenile, Lil’ Wayne and Turk, BG flew the coup on Cash Money Records.  Opting for creative freedom and self-expansion, on-the-rise Chopper City Records was born, headed by an artist whose …



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Pitbull Interview

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Born Armando Christian Pérez, Cuban-American rapper Pitbull, has turned into a major problem.  Signed to indie-major TVT Records, the Miami spit master has flair on the mic unlike any of his fellow 305 residents.  Come to think of it, you can include every other US area code.  Having been a rapper for many years, Pitbull finally got his big break when he was featured on Lil’ …



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Don P Interview

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Alongside his boys Dirty Mouth and LA (aka Lil’ Atlanta), Don P sits a comfortable and happy man.  Having been a producer since before the day he began to rap, Don P is a multi-tasking, uber-talented entrepreneur.  Big words you say? Yes, considering while in his early twenties Don P can already boast about a multi-platinum album (Welcome to Trilville), an online radio show (trilltown.com), a …



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Yung Joc Interview

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In case there is still some confusion, it is indeed “Goin Down.”  Produced by Nitti, the Yung Joc smash single has already reached number one on the U.S. Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks.  Joc, aka Jasiel Robinson, was a mischievous child from the time he was born.  However, despite some jail time earlier in his life, he is as clean as a whistle and as serious …



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Bone Crusher Interview

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With absolutely no pun intended, Bone Crusher has simply become too big for the rap game.  Despite the huge success of his So So Def/Arista major label debut, AttenCHUN!, BC was left off of the artist roster when head CEO Jermaine Dupri took his label to Virgin and became the head of the urban department .  However despite the label situation, Atlanta-born and based Wayne “Bone …



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Remy Ma Interview

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In the male dominated industry of hip-hop, few female MC’s can hold their own.  However, at the top of that list you’ll without a doubt find the first lady of the Terror Squad, Remy Ma.  Guided by the late great Big Pun, Remy Ma stands proud as one of the few highly successful female’s to pick up a mic.  As a young girl growing up in …



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Sean Paul Interview

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DJBooth.net’s DJs “Z,” Caliente & Arcen have interviewed Dancehall music sensation, Sean Paul.  Sean Paul’s new album, “The Trinity,” represents the third leg of a journey that began with his 1999 album, “Stage,” a straight-up dancehall release off VP Records. Followed by his 2002 breakthrough hit, “Gimme The Light,” which started rocking on street corners before the video (directed by Lil’ X) got more then just …



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T-Pain Interview

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DJBooth.net’s DJ “Z” has interviewed Konvict Music/Jive recording artist, T-Pain.  Born Faheem Najm in Tallahassee, Florida to a pair of entrepreneur parents, T-Pain learned how to do things for himself as a youngster.  Disenchanted with the R&B he was hearing on the radio T-Pain flipped the script and started recording his own brand, called Hard & B, for his exclusive listening pleasure. T-Pain continued to fan …



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Mr. Collipark Interview

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DJ “Z” of DJBooth.net has interviewed CEO of Collipark Records and multi-platinum producer, Mr. Collipark.  Originally one of Atlanta’s hottest DJs, and also a solo recording artist under the name ‘DJ Smurf’, Mr. Collipark, who’s real name is Michael Crooms is now doing big things with his very own, Collipark Music.  Collipark’s trance-like beats, along with the originality of D-Roc and Kaine of the Ying Yang …



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