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By: Oleika
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Flyer Promo N ow & Talkof Orlando .com presents this week’s Talk of Orlando,
Your latest project that you are working on, how did you get hooked up with DJ Elementz from Allpro DJ’s?
Well actually, I first heard about DJ Elementz at an Orlando nightclub where I later discovered was part of the AllPro movement. We linked up and told him about the project that I was working on and asked if he and Prosytle would like to be part of it. DJ Elementz believed in me and my music and decided to work with me. It has been said that art imitates life; do you feel that your music imitates your life?
Of course I feel my music imitates my life. I believe music is and should be a reflection of every artist's life. For me, I put my all into my music and reflect on my past, the different situations I've been in and of course the good times.
Young B,
Out of all the songs you have dropped, what song best represents Young B.?
I had the pleasure to interview Young B recently. Young B is a dynamic up and coming DJ that has been setting the local Orlando club scene on fire. Young B hails originally from the east side of Jacksonville. That’s right...Duval County. Young B moved to Orlando to network with other DJ’s and promoters in a larger media market. Catch Young B
Hands down it has to be "Street Dreams" off my third mix tape, "Eastside Story 2" because it’s based off me growing up from the person I use to be, to the person I am working to become to putting me and my peoples in a better situation. So I definitely have to go with that one.
8 recently release mix tapes. In sitting down with Young B for the interview I find he is confident and has a great deal of humility. When you dig deeper
Out of the producers that you have worked with, who would you say has been the most supportive of your work?
on the underground scene and pick up one of his hot
into his personality you will also find that he is an undercover comedian. But when it comes to the wheels of steel he is no joke. Young B is driven, ambitious and passionate about his music. In speaking with him, you can feel his enthusiasm, brilliance, and energy. Young B is quickly becoming The Talk of Orlando, so get to know him.
Out of everybody I would have to say my producer Dred, We have known each other ever since high school. We have been through a lot together; he has given me a lot of advice over the past couple of years and has been the one to give that guidance.
Photos courtesy of Rita Ri.
What is it about your music that you want people to know about you?
I would say my creativeness and energy that I put into every song and in every aspect of my music. Once you hear the music, it will definitely speak for itself.
Within the industry it has been said that “Orlando” entertainers don’t want to help each other. Do you feel this is a true statement?
Nah, I definitely don’t believe that. As you know Orlando has a big market for up and coming artists, so I see a lot of collaboration among us. As far as nightlife in Orlando, the Runners are here, DJ Nasty is here, Prostyle is here, this city in on the rise and I definitely don’t see a division in Orlando.
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What are some of the venues that your fans can come check you out? Any tours lined up?
No tours lined up as of yet, but I am having an album release party April 2010 in Jacksonville, FL at Bourbon Street nightclub. You can definitely catch me there it’s gone be a movie all the appearances I’m setting up. For more details you can go to my MySpace page for an address, and contact information.
I see that you have collaborated with several well known artists here in Orlando; outside of yourself who would you say has the most talent?
Lol. Everybody is doing their thing. I listen to everybody's music real talk, but I’m mostly riding to Wes Fif, he got a couple mix tapes out that’s on point. I can’t lie it seems like he stay working because every other month he got something new dropping and that’s my kind of grind…so I feel that.
What do you think is the most important thing that any local artist should do to enhance their career?
Definitely the most important thing a local artist should do is invest money in themselves. Don’t hesitate to go all out. Always make sure everything is top of the line and have the ability to network with people that can elevate your career to a higher level such as DJ's, radio personality, etc…
Any last words or special shout outs?
Gotta shout out my in house fam Dred, Cheke, the badguy, Esmie, Miss Lexxa with 99Jamz, Bigga Rankin up in Duval. Everybody involved with my American Dream CD, DJ Elementz, DJ Prostyle, Wes Fif, Papa Duck, Young Cash, Ace Hood, PI Bang, Drop, Lex Luger, Mev the Producer also DJ Lady T and can’t forget FlyerPromonow and TalkofOrlando.com. Follow Young B at the following sites
myspace.com/youngmuthafuckinb - twitter.com/theonlyyoungb youtube.com/youngbentertainment
If you think that you are the Talk of Orlando, you can submit your information to talkoforlando@gmail.com subject line “I am the Talk of Orlando.” www.flyerpromonow.com
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