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Murphy Lee Interview
Filed under: Industry Heavyweights, Interviews
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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Smitty Interview
Filed under: We Got Next, Interviews
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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Maino Interview
Filed under: Street Veterans, Interviews
With strong ties to his native New York, appearances on mixtape work with everyone from DJ Envy to DJ Sickamore (and Clue, Flex, and Kay Slay in-between), not to mention a huge presence on the DVD circuit, Maino was revealed. Shown to be a Brooklyn MC who knows first hand of crime, poverty and heartache and a man who spent ten years behind bars. Struggles aside, …
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Trae Interview
Filed under: We Got Next, Interviews
Born and raised a product of Houston’s south side streets, rapper Trae is bound and determined to paint a true picture of his beloved city. A member of the Screwed Up Click and ABN Gang, a cousin to fellow Houston artist Z-Ro, and a label mate of Bun B at Rap-A-Lot Records, shows that Trae has no doubt all the industry affiliations he needs to succeed. …
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Clipse Interview
Filed under: Street Veterans, Interviews
How many pairs of brother duos have had successful hip-hop albums? How many major industry acts have risen from the streets of Virginia? How many one hit wonders have passed through the rap game? Those are the very questions (rhetorical or not) that have been directed towards bloodlines Malice (Gene Thornton) and Pusha T (Terrence Thornton). Despite the negativity, their inactivity in hip-hop since 2002 and …
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B.G. Interview
Filed under: Industry Heavyweights, Interviews
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
Filed under: Industry Heavyweights, Interviews
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
Filed under: Industry Heavyweights, Interviews
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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Rick Ross Interview
Filed under: Street Veterans, Interviews
After garnering the attention of Jay-Z and Def Jam (by way of Slip-N-Slide Records), Miami rapper and true hustler Rick Ross will finally release a major label debut album on August 1st. Formerly inked to Suave House Records (also former home to artists Young Noah and 8Ball & MJG), Ross’ road to stardom has been a long and winding venture. Twelve years deep in the making, …
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Yung Joc Interview
Filed under: Industry Heavyweights, Interviews
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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