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DJ ET The Youngest In Charge

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DJ ET The Youngest In Charge

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“S.O.L” is also getting heavy rotation. Where did that one come from?

Yeah, go get that on iTunes right now! That is for all those that believe I’m going to stop or fall off, you’re SOL! (Laughing) You have an extensive work ethic. How do you balance your personal life and the “limelight”?

Do you find it difficult to “keep the balance”?

by Kris Kinville of Talkoforlando.com

In your Bio you mention how you and Big Dox formed a partnership when you relocated to Orlando. How did this bond come together?

And how do you think it has contributed to your success?

I credit that to God. When I first got here I was homeless basically and struggling. A mutual friend of ours introduced us. We got introduced on the phone and Dox asked me to spit something. After spitting about a 100 bars, the bond was solid from there. Dox took me into the studio for the first time; he taught me the structural and production aspects of music. Up until then I was just a freestyle artist.

He polished the piece of coal into the diamond.

To date, Big Dox is not only a friend, manager and producer but also my engineer and videographer. His hand is heavy. (Laughing)

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I find your artistic style very chameleon like. You adapt your flow style to the beat & with each track I can hear aspects of other well know artists while still presenting a strong southern style. Is this purposeful?

I like being versatile. I search for the melody in the beat, sort of like a singer finds in the music or a rift. I just grab on to it and ride. I like not being boxed into any certain style.

I try to be as flexible & versatile as I can be.

What was the goal/inspiration for your latest mix tape “Brown Liquor and Swishers”?

With this CD I wanted to keep it true to the southern laid back style but with the aspects of a diverse background. I wanted to bridge the gap between the old school flows that the south is known for with a lot of aspects from the new school. A good majority of “southern rappers” seem to be stuck in one style of verbiage and presentation. They all sound similar and aren’t knowledgeable about where

true southern style came from.

What are your 2 favorite tracks on “Brown Liquor and Swishers” and why?

Well first is “Stay True” because it tells my life’s story. I put you in the household where I grew up.

It puts you directly there. I wrote the hook because mom would always tell me I would make it. And I always told myself that I would make it. There was no other choice.

The Second is “Tops Drop” featuring Bighead. I feel that I brought two of the Orlando’s elite artists together to show case that southern sound. I love that beat! It’s like it’s the definition of what the south sounds like. We took it all the way there by getting really fly and using the slang. We wanted to paint a picture of “southern playalistic”. And I got to work with an artist that I respect and thought would enhance the true elements of the project.

The track “What I Want” is one of my favorite tracks on the mix tape. It represents to me what a woman would want from her man who is an artist. Was the inspiration for this track from personal experience?

Yes! Definitely. I feel that every male entertainer goes through the situations with their spouse where the lifestyle of the “bizz” creates conflict in your relationship. She knows all the hard work that you put into it. She knows what it takes to make it, with all the hours and hours of work in the studio, on the road and on stage. Females in every city trying to get what she’s got. It can cause a lot of strain on a “wife or wifey”. I wanted the females to feel like I was speaking to them personally when I said “You’re the one I want, no matter what else is going on. You are the reason why I’m out here trying to get it.”

I also hear according to the streets your single

“To whom much is given, much is required”.

You can never work enough. You work hard so you can play harder. I don’t find it hard because I am doing what I love. It’s a part of who I am. It’s part of my personal life. I draw inspiration on life’s experiences. All of that feeds my creation. I just do what’s got to be done.

What events or projects have you got up your sleeve for the future? Where can our audience find your music or next event?

I have numerous mix tapes being released in the first half of this year. The biggest one will be “Take Off Time” with DJ D Strong of 102 jams & 106th and Park. It is set to hit the streets any day now. I am also currently doing shows all over Florida. I am actually getting bookings in Orlando and beyond. I look forward to the expansion.

Shout Outs?

First GOD. Then my label CEMG, BangOutBoyz, Big Dox, Shout Out to Greg G for hosting the mix tape, Sunny, Reece, Authentic, Osti, Kells, J. Chunn, DJ DStrong, Eliseo, Bighead, Podgy, Demarcus, Shout out Wreck Wregular for producing a track that I’m soon to release with Def Jam artist Big Krit, Definitely TalkofOrlando.com and FlyerPromoNow. Thank You to Men’s Closet, DetourII, Jimmy Jazz & Wild Side Clothing for carrying my CDs. Shout outs & love to family, friends and fans that continuously support me.

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