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by Kris Kinville of Talkoforlando.com
C-NOTE$ Take Notes
appy 4th of July Orlando! It is in the spirit of freedom and strength to overcome, that I introduce you to an artist that has blessed the “City Beautiful” with a unique flow. Born and raised in New Orleans, CNote$, discovered a love for music at a young age. It was his exposure to Cash Money Crew that gave him an early passion for Rap and an introduction to the music business that most artists wish they had. It was with great anticipation that C-Note$ dropped his freshman debut mix tape “Take Notes” on June 1st. AND Yes, Orlando – you heard him right, TAKE NOTES! And so I did… by Kris Kinville of TalkofOrlando.com
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ow long have you been in Orlando, Fl?
7 months - I love Orlando. Everyone is very motivated to achieve their goals. It’s a very positive vibe. I especially love all the beautiful women it has to offer. (Laughs)
DREEMimage.com • @iamnotes Download “Take Notes“ The Mixtape • www.datpiff.com • powerhouseorlando.com
@londonondatrack • @ucfceo • @djdev07
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Check out the “Take Notes” Mix Tape @ PowerhouseOrlando.com OR http://www.datpiff.com/C-Notes-Take-Notes-mixtape.236532.html
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ot being from here, did you get a positive or negative reception from Orlando artists/crowd?
It was definitely positive. I was in a cipher a few weeks ago and got showed a lot of love. I haven’t had a lot of negativity, but I wasn’t expecting the quick embrace that I got. There was an immediate welcoming acceptance of my style. It was great! ow long have you been in music?
I’ve honestly been around it since I was 4yrs traveling with Cash Money Crew on tours. But I started free styling at 14yrs. I didn’t start taking it serious until like 2yrs ago when I actually recorded something. ou are from New Orleans – Music is an important part of that city’s culture. Do you feel it had an influence on your music style?
I most recently did incorporate it with a track on the mix tape called “Life of a Boss”. I try not to make it obvious. It’s subtle. Someone who is familiar with the New Orleans culture & style of music would hear it but maybe not someone who isn’t familiar.
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hat was it like going back to New Orleans after the Katrina? I traveled around to several cities for a while before I went back. Everything looked different. It was a different place afterwards. There was so much damage to homes, the people, businesses, and my stopping grounds that it was hard to recognize at first but then the spirit of the city started to show through the people that returned to rebuild. It was hard but it was necessary to return…
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o you consider yourself a “Southern artist”?
I consider myself a mix. Yes southern artists have had the most influence on me because of the way I grew up, but I also looked to artists like Biggie, Puffy and Nas from the Northeast, to really understand how to get into and work “the game”.
hat’s your biggest pet peeve of the industry?
Lack of originality!! Too many artists sound alike! Way too many artists take a “popular style” and then try to make it their own instead of bringing themselves to the game. They will hear what’s hot in the club and think I can do that… Just because it has a good beat or hook doesn’t mean you’re saying anything of importance. hen you’re not working on your music, what are you doing?
Thinking about making new music! (Laughs) I eat, sleep and sh*t music! If I’m not at the studio, I’m at home making beats and writing. I’d rather focus on my music and my money than being out all the time. hat is on your IPod or MP3?
I listen to Rick Ross, Wayne, Byrd Man, Soldier Slim, and Mac from New Orleans, Little Boosie, Big Al, Nas, Pac and of defiantly Biggie.
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hat can Orlando expect from you in the future?
Everyone can expect another mix tape in the fall, possibly October & it’s going to be even harder than the 1st – harder beats, harder lyrics, harder producing! And of course more shows. The five-year plan is to be On TOP of the RAP GAME! (Laughs) Seriously, I also would like to learn more about & do more producing. I’d like to have my own label potentially.
Shout Outs: LondonondaTrack, much love!!! You really did your thing on the mix tape! TalkofOrlando.com for showing me love with this opportunity. All my family & my music family in New Orleans, DJ CEO, DJ DEV, I appreciate everybody that has supported me along the way…there is just too many mention…
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hat has your biggest moment as an artist so far?
I don’t think I have had it yet. This first mix tape is a big moment and your first is always special but nothing has lived up to my imagination…YET. I feel like my biggest moments are yet to come…. (Laughs)
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hat was your vision for the mix tape “Take Notes”?
Everyone calls me Notes, from when I was little and started rapping. I am from all over New Orleans and that’s what everyone called me – so “Take Notes” was a natural progression. The statement “Take Notes” can say a lot of things like “take notes on how to produce & rap” (laughs). We dropped it on Powerhouse Orlando.com and I collaborated with Rich Kid Shawty, Tasha Catour, DJ CEO, DJ DEV, and Producer LondonondaTrack. Where else can Orlando check you out? I will be performing a couple of times over the next few weeks @ Club Chocolate. www.flyerpromonow.com
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