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contents editor’s note issue12
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t’s been interesting in the media world as technology continues to expand.
Some things stay the same and
other change. If you make a good product and create a demand, your chances of staying in buisness increases with every positive thought.
So as I look to grow a brand that’s been grinding for several years now, the term thinking outside the box is an understatement. I realize Hip Hop, from its inception has been disrespected. The internet has allowed Hip Hop to view its dirty laundry. There are websites that are in a race to post it first. There is no validity or standards. Artist with little skills are being thrust to the forefront because they are tech savvy. There was a time, when grinding meant more than sitting in front of a computer for several hours. Like the great, Jay Z’s famous line from “Reasonable Doubt”, “I can’t knock the hustle”. The strong will survive and the promise of better day’s starts with every positive thought. So once again, we present another issue of your favorite rappers favorite magazine – www.streetsmoswanted.com - that’s for all the people that stay on the net. All others, you can find us in the streets - we here. RIP - to my Lil nephew - Darrian George, killed in a fatal car crash killing four of my love ones. It was at this point I realized it’s now or never. I want to thank all those that have supported us and believed in us. This issue is a small look into our future which remains the same - break talented artist. Enjoy and remember in the streets all you got is your name.
features
18 DJ Khalid take over the Game 26 DJ Scream gets signed to Rick Ross MMG 10 DJ Kay slay the Begining of the Drama 36 tone trump number one draft pick 12 Mona L next female to take over 20 President aka Hood President mogul in the making
also inside 40 on the grind 02 Young godz 06 Money First 25 Pete Pistol 39 Richie sosa
Who the hottest 24 Custo 34 twan Da Dude
16 industry watch 38 Billy Becks 17 Gi the General 08 bidness Man black 28 Tony bosco 43 buhd n Bear ClezzyGwop team 34 Boom Man 09 Referee 9 10 Young blow 10
Mos wanted DJ in the Game
04 kay slay 11 DJ ton g 30 DJ Chubby chub 32 DJ Kurupt 22 DJ Squirrel Wyde 41 DJ Cut master slice
internet feature Jake Crates
When did you Start Rapping Jay Bondz: I wrote my first verse at 13yrs old. I went to high school the next morning and once I walked in the lunchroom and spit that verse, I became a star in school and been grinding ever since. R-SIN: I started writing at 11, but actually started putting it all together at about 13.
Guy, The System. As far as current artist are Joell Ortiz, Red Cafe, Mary J, Trey Songz, Jadakiss and Maffew Ragazino Sr. R-SIN: I listen to everything, I don’t discriminate at all. Everybody deserves a shot, but who do I continue to listen to? I can honestly say that would be artist like NAS, JADA, JEEZY, JOE BUDDENS, TECH 9, BUSTA, and RICK ROSS.
yung Who inspires you to Rap Jay Bondz: The inspiration comes from all genres of music in how each genre differently expresses their thoughts and feelings at that present moment in their life. R-SIN: Nobody, I use my own situations in life and put them on paper.
What artist you listen to Jay Bondz: I listen to the greats such David Ruffin, Donnie Hathaway, Marvin, New Birth, Blue Magic and Bobby Womack. Also, Alexander O’Neal, Angela Winbush,
How long you been rapping Jay Bondz: I’ve been rapping for 19yrs, but in that time I’ve learned so much like songwriting, song structure, arrangement, Tempo, mixing and for that I consider myself a well-rounded artist. R-SIN: 17yrs. Where are you from Jay Bondz: I’m from Brooklyn East New York. R-SIN: Far Rockaway, NY
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If you could get signed to any label what label would it be? Jay Bondz: That’s a difficult question. It all depends on the contract giving an actual album release date, great marketing and promotion and allowing us creative control. R-SIN: I’ll sign to anybody if the deal is right. Money doesn’t have any emotions, cares, worries, or concerns.
beautiful home for my family and being debt free. R-SIN: Basically, just living comfortably. What do you want the streets to know about you? Jay Bondz: I’m a good dude and I love making good music. Sometimes it’s not about the money but the feedback you get from the fans that keeps an artist true. R-SIN: I let the music speak for itself. My lyrics tell my whole story.
ggodz What motivates you to Rap? Jay Bondz: The hunger, the drive and the grind for a better life for my family. The feeling I get after writing a banger, recording it, then letting the streets hear it? Priceless! R-SIN: My life situations motivates me. Nothing more, Nothing less. What are your Dreams? Jay Bondz: My dreams are realistic like buying a
If you could do one thing in the world what would it be? Jay Bondz: I would love to be a mentor for the youth to convey that the violence and selfdestruction of ourselves must stop and unity amongst us is imperative for the future of our children. R-SIN: I’m doing it… Making music. SM
kayslay K
ay Slay, aka the Drama king, has been in the game for a minute. Few
DJ’s can say they have seen the game evolve. Kay Slay, born in Harlem, grew up in the era where, his friend, Alpo was making a name for himself in the streets. Kay Slay was making a name for himself as a DJ. Kay admits he dabbled in the streets, however, it was music that saved him. Kay started DJ-ing by accident. It was a house hookey party. Young Kay was told by his older friend to play a stack of forty-fives in order. When one stopped put on another on. So Kay, the youngest person in the party was put in another room and the music was blasted.
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Kay did that for around an hour straight after losing focus Kay didn’t play a record a few seconds would pass and Kay was greeted with loud demands to play the music. It was at that moment Kay knew what he wanted to do. He wanted to control the crowd, rock the party, and from that point on Kay was hooked to Hip Hop, Graffiti, and the Streets. Streets Mos presents to you the Story of Kay Slay. for a second.
Streets Mos: How you get the name Drama King? Kay Slay: Well, Flex gave me that name. He asked me to go on tour with him and we needed a name for the promotions. He said you want to use the Drama King and it took off from there. Streets Mos: So is that where the Crown piece came in? Kay Slay: No, I had that crown before the name. It was a coincidence because people thought that I had that in my big jewelry days I upgraded to a bigger one but truck jewelry played out now so I have them at my house. Streets Mos: Describe what you do? Kay Slay: Do you mean as a DJ? I do what I want to do. I play what I like. I want to support the streets, my brothers that are locked down, and the under dogs.
Streets Mos: How did you make a name for yourself in the Mixtape game, when it was so crowded and dominated by the other DJ’s. Kay Slay: I first analyzed what was going on. I took the hustle approach. I was always around street dudes that hustled and I learned a lot from them. I applied it to the Mixtape game - like two cds for the price of one. When people started coping that I did three for one. Djs couldn’t keep up with me and I had all the rappers coming to my house to give me exclusive material. Streets Mos: For anyone that doesn’t know, you are a true music person. You have more equipment than some studios. How’d you get up on that? Kay Slay: Magazine and my friends that were DJs had equipment, so I thought that’s what you needed. Every time I would get money I would go buy some equipment. To Be continued SM
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Voted hottest in the Streets of Cleveland
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I am from East Cleveland, Ohio. I starting rapping because of my love for music, my level of talent,my passion to put on my city,my situation, and to be the voice of the people. I believe my style is very versatile because I can rap about a variety of subjects at the same time be creative with my word play. I have something for the dope boys, the ladies,the clubbers and the people who appreciate lyrics. No one thing inspires me to rap there are a number of reasons, I feel this is something I’m destined to do. I feel I owe it to my city, the fans, and my family.Not too many people make it out the streets and the life doesn’t last forever and before I end up dead or in jail lord forbid I’m trying to escape the life by putting it in song and maybe through inspiration i can help some others do the same not just hood shit but real life shit as well people going through problems as a society we need someone to help these people who “sleep wit they eyes open”. Where I’m from its like it is in most hoods across America you gotta hustle to survive, whether its legal or illegal and only the strong survive.The weak (haters) that fall victim to not being shit hate on any nigga thats making moves and you know how that go just gotta dodge these haters and get this paper. Besides myself Tupac,Biggie, Nas, Jay-Z, T.I. in that order love alot more artist but these rappers are phenomenal. My goals is not to subject myself to being a rap star and more like a music mogul eventually i want to be the pipeline for my city after that the state once i get the region on lock hopefully this BIDNE$$ OVA BULLSHIT movement i got can spread nationwide and i can become a pipeline for real music. I believe to get a record deal I must grind in a relentless manner to get this real music to the fans ears because the industry doesn’t find talent everyone want to rap however very few rappers are real artist so unless i get heard by the right person which is rare i just gotta work harder than anybody else doing it. I really don’t use the internet that much i actually just started up facebook and twitter for promotional purposes unlike these internet thugs and studio gangstas my job really in the streets and the streets hungry got feed my fam. The street just need to know to watch out for that nigga from Cleveland Bidne$$man Black coming soon to a hood near you from yo hood to mine and that this BIDNE$$ OVA BULLSHIT movement is a real nigga movement for anybody thats bout bidness and aint on bullshit and last but not least CLEVELAND STAND THE FUCK UP. SM
Voted hottest in the Streets of Cleveland
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Where are you from ? Clevland OH How did you start rapping? Freestyling with my cousin(Get Em)
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what are your goals? My goals is to learn everything i can about the industry and use it too my advantage to be successful.
How would you describe your style? Diverse/rap,r&b,pop and whatever im feeling.
what do you think you have to do to get a record deal? Keep grinding stay focus and let my music speak for its self.
Who inspires you to rap? Jadakiss,StylesP,JayZ,and alot more different artist and buissness men.
How has the internet help you or has it? The internet Helps alot it keeps fans updated on new projects quickly!
what is it like being from where your from? It can be a good place if u doing the right thing,Its alot of love&HATE at the same time but but you gotta stay focus. Keep it a Hunit
What do you want the streets to know about you? I keep it real with myself and i make good music im hot in whatever I do and i gotta Team behind me[Marine Team] SM
Who is your top five Rappers? Jadakiss,StylesP,Jayz,Jezzy,Yo gotti,and Wayne.
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Voted hottest in the Streets of Cleveland
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referee Where are you from ? I’m born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. The best city I’ve ever had the pleasure of being in. I love my city. How did you start rapping? I listened to hip-hop since I was about 4 or so and I always thought to myself I could do this, so I picked up a pen and the rest is history. How would you describe your style I’m a little bit of everything. I got punch lines and get compared to the Fabolous’ and the Cassidys. I got that arrogance and swagger like a Rick Ross. Overall I’m a little bit of everything. I don’t really fit into a box. Who inspires you to rap? Biggie was my first inspiration. He was a big dude like me and had that swagger and charisma about him that I seen myself having growing up. I seen how people reacted to him and how he lived and was instantly inspired. I’m also inspired by my struggle. The only way to get out of my city is college, sports or music. I dropped out of college and I’m not athletic enough for sports so naturally I’m focused on music. What is it like being from where your from It’s getting better everyday. A few years ago my city was just so angry and full of hate. Now I see more people embracing the city and the artists in it. Overall though it’s just like any other city, it has its violence, ups and downs, but it’s mine and I love it. 10 | Streets Mos Magazine
Who is your top five Rappers Besides myself. My top five living are Jay-Z, Kanye, Joe Budden, Rick Ross, and Fabolous.
what are your goals To make a full-time living off of the music industry. I want to tour the country and have the ears of hundreds of thousands listening to my music. what do you think you have to do to get a record deal Keep my grind up. I believe I’m taking the right steps towards my goals. It’s all about promoting yourself in the correct manner and having the product to back it up. How has the internet help you or has it The internet is a great outlet for me. I’ve had over 50,000 plays on my YouTube channel and the numbers go up everyday. My song with Ace Hood has the internet buzzing locally and hopefully I can take that national with a few more clicks of the mouse. What do you want the streets to know about you I’m not your average rapper. I’m not your average white boy. I’m Referee and you should check out my music at www.itstheref.com and you can find my twitter, facebook and other contacts there. Get with it or eat a dick. Cleveland stand up! SM
THE GOLDEN SILENCE:
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“Ron G is definitely more than just a DJ, he’s also a producer, remixer and percussionist.”
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on G has always been the type to move silently, and silence is golden. Not many mixtape DJs can credit themselves with setting a trend that became a permanent facet in Hip Hop & R&B Music. Throughout his nearly
two-decade career, Ron’s production and mixtape outlet combined have shed light on the careers of artists like TREY SONGZ, MARY J. BLIGE, B2K, MICHAEL JACK-
SON, DMX, R.KELLY, FAT JOE, J-LO, LL COOL J, NOTORIOUS B.I.G., BIG L, TUPAC SHAKUR, and DESTINY’S CHILD’S KELLY ROWLAND to name a few of the hundreds. Although not as highly publicized, Ron G’s skill and dedication stand parallel, and often surpass the most highly decorated producers in the game. Those in the know can’t deny that not only is
Ron G one of the hotDJ/Producers in existence, but also an extremely talented musician and CEO. Ron g is a industry Vet with years of experience in the game. Ron G never thought his son would follow in his foot steps. Ron G and streets mos would like to introduce you to the next generation Ron G Son. test
Yung Ron was born in Harlem, New York to Keesha Topping and Ronald Bowser (known as DJ Ron-G). By the age of 7 he loved music and listened to artists such as: Mase, Biggie Smalls, and Criss Cross. At age 10, Yung Ron and his mother moved to Greensboro, North Carolina. He attended Northeast Middle School, and by his seventh grade year was known for battle rapping in school. Yung Ron also showed a promising future in art; so for a few years, he let go of his ambitions of being a rapper and pursued a career as an artist. Even though he loved art, writing was still an outlet for him that he seemed to enjoy more. After graduating from high school, in June 2008, Yung Ron moved to Richmond, Virginia and once again pursued his dream of being a rapper. Yung Ron worked with Charged Up Entertainment and Monsee studios as they helped him get started on the road to being a successful artist. By October 2008, Yung Ron appeared on his first online mixtape called “They Can’t Do It Like” Me Part 2” and since then he has been featured on nine other online mixtapes. Yung Ron’s versatile rapping skills make it very easy to work with other artists, Djs, and producers among which include: 3D Beatz, Big A, Genyus Beats, Aaron Reid (Aaron
Alexander), Superstar O, Madd Miggity, Graffiti Fresh, E-Pilz, Styles J, TJ, Dj Pac Man, Noah O, Cash flow, DJ Ron G, Fire Marshall Skrillz, Sista 1, Anonamys, P Wall, J Rich, Sincere, Chris Chase, and plenty more. Yung Ron has performed at hundreds of venues. Look out for Ron G and Young Ron to continue to do great things. SM
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SM: WHO IS MONA L? MONA: Mona L is me, short for Mona Lisa a name that I used from being on Myspace. Why Mona Lisa?. I thought the name Mona Lisa was perfect because when you hear that name you usually think of the painting, that being a work of art, so for being a woman and having a certain class and demeanor Mona Lisa embodies that name. Mona L for short. SM: HOW OLD ARE YOU? MONA: I am 22 years young SM: HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN RHYMING? MONA: I’ve been rhyming for about 3 years but music has always been apart of my life SM: WHAT MADE YOU WANT TO GET INTO THE MUSIC INDUSTRY? MONA: I have always been into music for as long as I can remember. I always watched videos and studied my favorite artists choreography, I would learn lyrics to almost any song in a heartbeat. I never thought rapping would be my profession but it just so happen I could write and rhyme with metaphors and eventually developed a flow. I also sing. SM: WHAT WAS YOUR REACTION WHEN YOU HEARD YOUR SONG ON THE RADIO? WHAT WERE YOU DOING THE FIRST TIME YOU HEARD YOUR SONG ON THE RADIO? WHAT WAS THE SONG AND WHERE WERE YOU? MONA: I was dumb hype when I first heard my song on the radio lol, I lost my voice from screaming so loud. I was in the house in the kitchen and my radio was turned to Power 105.1,
the song was called ‘Doobie Rap’ which was the first record I ever recorded with a group I was then apart of called BBOD. SM: SO YOU WERE APART OF A GROUP/ WHAT HAPPENED WITH THE GROUP AND WHY ARE YOU NO LONGER APART OF THE GROUP? MONA: Yes, I was apart of the group BBOD which consisted of 4 girls who were actually my childhood friends. I was voted out of the group because I wanted to work with this producer REMOTHEHITMAKER. I never wanted to or had any intentions on leaving the group, I even asked the girls how they’d feel about me cutting a few solo records. Everyone seemed okay with it and I thought I had their blessing but the outcome was completely opposite and I was voted out of the group. I was devastated and I cried because I couldn’t believe that these girls that I’ve known my whole life would do that to me knowing how much the group as well as my friendship with them meant to me and why they would think that I would just leave them and go solo. I just felt that we weren’t moving how we were supposed to, and I love music there was never any doubt in my mind that this is what I wanted to do. I was hoping that ambition in me would help us as a group and they didn’t see it that way. They told me being that I wanted to work with Remo they all took a vote and voted me out of the group. I told them I didn’t want to leave the group and they told me I couldn’t do both be apart of the group and do my own thing and their vote was final. It hurt me when I went to twitter, facebook and our website and my pictures were taken down and I was cropped out that’s when it hit me that they were real about their decision and I had to move on. But it’s still all love.
Mona L
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The difference with me already is that I don’t have a gimmick
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SM:SO I HAVE IN MY HAND YOUR MIXTAPE PARDON MY BACK, HOW DID THIS COME ABOUT? MONA: Well after that happened with the group I continued working and started working with my producer REMOTHEHITMAKER. I really felt in my heart that I could come back for my group and even have them each step of the way with me but that’s not how it ended, so I wish them much success. As for my first mixtape!! I’m so super proud of it and I’m so lucky to be working with Remo, he’s so incredibly talented and in my opinion is one of the youngest hottest dopest producers out right now and he’s only 21. His sound is like nothing you hear from any other producer and I don’t sound like any other female rap artist, I think that’s what separates us and our chemistry from everyone else. It just makes me feel good that I can make good music that people can love and appreciate. I’m so excited and lucky about my features on the mixtape also, legends in the game like FATMANSCOOP, JADAKISS even the future of Hip Hop FREDTHEGODSON, OUN-P and of course MONA L lol. SM:WHAT ARE YOU GONNA BRING TO THE MUSIC INDUSTRY THATS DIFFERENT FROM ANY OTHER FEMALE RAP ARTIST THATS OUT RIGHT NOW? MONA: Well aside from Nicki Minaj there isn’t really any female rap artist that’s buzzing and making such a broad statement in hip hop right now as she. Our styles are completely different. The difference with me already is that I don’t have a gimmick I’m a girl and I spit like a guy but it’s still sexy I am a performer and when I walk in a room I want the audience to be captivated before I even open my mouth and once I do their like yes! where did she come from she’s the one!. I give you me the real raw me and I don’t try to be anybody different I want people to love me because I make good music I wish I could say what you see is what you get with me but when people see me they usually think I’m a singer, I do sing a little and know how to hold a note but Im an entertainer. SM: WHERE ARE YOU FROM? MONA: Born and raised in the heart of Harlem, Lenox Ave Foster projects. SM: WHATS NEW WAVE MUSIC/ MUSIC FOR LIFE? MONA: New Wave Music is a movement we’re that next New generation of good music, that music that make you feel good when you hear it in your car and you can’t help but to recite the lyrics and sing along, we embody talent on every angle from the artist, the producer, publicist, promotion and marketing and street awareness team. We have it all. SM: WHOS ALL APART OF NEW WAVE MUSIC/ MUSIC 4 LIFE? MONA: Me, Remo, GtheDiary, The Boss, Jabba, Kianna, and Reshonia. That’s the team, we also have a couple other producers singers rappers wanting to be apart of New Wave but their in the beginning stages. Here at New Wave we’re looking for hardworkers and dedicated people who are committed to succeed and be successful.
SM: YOU USE THE PHRASE “YOU HEAR THAT OCEAN FLOWIN” WHAT DOES THAT MEAN? MONA: “You hear that ocean flowin”, that’s the consistency of our work, the raft of our movement whether it be the music, or any progression that we’ve made from the day before we are that New Wave. We’re always moving and working and we’re that new sound and new movement of artist, producers, and writers. SM: WHAT ELSE ARE YOU WORKING ON? MONA: Right now I’m currently working on my second mixtape! I’m also in the start of production of my short film based on my life, getting ready for homecomings to go promote my mixtape and I’m also shooting a documentary with Mills Miller for up and coming female mc’s. I’m just working my objective is consistency and success. You gotta work extremely hard, long days n nights, early mornings, sleepless days and nights are really the main ingredients to a successful prosperous career. SM: HOW DO YOU JUGGLE YOUR PERSONAL LIFE AND YOUR MUSIC CAREER? MONA: I just try to keep them both separate, business is business and my life outside of that is my “me time”. It’s better to keep it that way because if it ever becomes a conflict between the two especially if I’m having a bad day I don’t want that to effect my performance while I’m working. I go to the studio get in the booth do what I have to do if there’s anything else on my schedule for that day I take care of that go home and do it all over the next day. SM: HOW ARE YOU IN THE STUDIO? ARE YOU COMFORTABLE IN THE STUDIO BECAUSE SOME ARTIST GET IN THE BOOTH AND PANIC MONA: I’m absolutely comfortable with being in the studio, Remo makes it comfortable for me, if ever I’m having any issues he’s very attentive and takes his time with me, being that I’m his artist he’s very careful. Sometime we agree to disagree when putting adlibs or even with my tone he might hear something I don’t and tell me to add it and I’m like “nahh Remo I don’t know about that” and he goes “Mona trust me, it’s gonna sound HOT! “ and then the boss comes and adds in his two cents lol and I usually end up losing the debate but the outcome is always greatness. sM: In the next two years where do you see yourself? MONA: Within the next two years I see myself dedicated to my music and film career with me succeeding and being successful and it’s all working out great for me god willing. SM:: For people who want to contact Mona for bookings, or features MONA: For any bookings or features, photo shoots, and interviews contact Reshonia Porter via email at Reshonia@yahoo. com or you can contact the boss 917 754 4070 for tracks from Remothehitmaker you can hit up thehitmaker10@gmail.com and also be sure to check out my blogsite www.iammonal. blogspot.com and you can follow me on twitter@_MONAL and Remo is @REMOTHEHITMAKER SM
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industry watch
f o c th e x e mon e h t
Formerly serving as Diddy’s right hand Executive Producer and A&R for 10 years and holding the title of “Senior Director of A&R” for Bad Boy Records, Conrad Dimanche is a certified veteran and has earned his stripes as one of the top rated music industry professionals in the business. Managing the production on platinum albums under Bad Boy from artists like Danity Kane, Day 26, New Joc City, Diddy, Notorious B.I.G., Carl Thomas, Black Rob and many more... Even with his name and accomplishments already engraved in the music industry, Conrad Dimanche has launched a brand new service dedicated to the Upper Echelon of independent talent, that puts them in-front of real A&R Executives for an intimate 1 on 1 meeting and review of their material. Face 2 Face Meetings With Heads of A&Rs for Only Real Talent Looking to Get Signed: Do You Have What it Takes To Be A Star? Don’t miss your opportunity! Artists aren’t afforded the luxury of making a phone call to a record label and simply scheduling a meeting with an A&R. Well Conrad can be your personal liaison to top A&R Executives. These meetings are secured based on the personal co-sign of Conrad Dimanche. For this reason, ALL artists must meet a certain project criteria in order to be considered for meetings. For more info and submission inquiries, please contact Conrad at 718-8646494. SM
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To a producer their beats are like stocks. The hotter your beats, the higher your stocks rise. So it’s easy to see that the hotter you are, the faster you rise. This can be true to the young Harlem native “Remo Da Hit Maker”. Remo’s stock is rising fast due to his sound that has radio playing him in heavy rotation. A lot of producers pray that a hot artist would depend on them to find a sound and give them tracks that can be played on the radio. The first record Remo produced for Harlem heavy weight “Web Star”, “Dancing on me”, featuring Jim Jones & Juelz Santana, gained national attention and heavy rotation in New York. The young producer admits to being a little excited when his track could be heard in cars all day long. Remo calmly states that the minor success made him go harder. So when he hooked up with a hungry rapper, known on the streets as “Fred Da Godson”, the chemistry proved to be what starts bidding wars. Remo and Fred’s chemistry is what New York needed - a fresh hungry sound. He produced the song “Headbanger” for “Fred Da Godson” featuring harlem native “Vado”, which received much airplay. Remo is on a new wave. A wave that has his phone ringing off the hook. The success of “Fred Da Godson” would have been enough for many - not for Remo. When “Oun P”, a hot artist from the Bronx, called Remo looking for a track, he answered the call. He sent a track with a hook that his brother had to force him not to erase - the song, “What Chu Talkin’ Bout” featuring Remo as Mr. Lucky on the hook. It proved to be a defining track for a hungry rapper from the Bronx. The track proved so hot that hip hop heavy weights, “Jada Kiss” and “Lloyd Banks”, jumped on the remix and from that, Jada Kiss asked Remo for a song for his mix tape. The mixtape album was released on Def Jam. The song was called, “Toast To That”. Remo produced it and sang on the hook. He also received his shine in the video. Remothehitmaker not only produces hot rap tracks, he also produces pop, country, & R&B. He produced a single for Nicole Scherzinger, of the Pussycat Dolls, the song entitled “Nobody Can Change Me”. Remo has since signed his first female rap artist, Mona L. Many female rap artists wanted to work with Remo. He felt Mona had that star quality and signed her. With his partner/manager HUNC, the New Wave has begun. This solidified what the game is about to know - the boy Remo is the hit maker of the future. If you’re looking for tracks from Remo, you can hit him up at Thehitmaker10@gmail.com. SM
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is known in the streets as “The General”. Ask around the streets and they will let you know, like Tupac, “he gets around”. Whether it’s in New York City, kicking it with his Coke
Boyz, or G unit click, G.I. is cosigned by the most official Rap artist in the game. G.I. is the first to correct me when I say he from Philly, he quickly states I’m from Lancaster PA, home of the camera on every corner. G.I. is out for the paper and has the miles to show for it, there is not a place G.I. is not willing to go to get his Buzz up. Living proof of the power of grinding, in a little town, if you got big dreams. Live from Lancaster PA, G.I., and “The General”.
Street Mos: What made you start rapping? G.I.: I was a fan first. I love music and when I got locked up I started to take it serious. It started as a hobby. It’s now time to get the money. Street Mos: Where are you from? G.I.: I am from Lancaster PA. I love my city, even though it’s not a big music market. I do it for my city. Street Mos: Describe your style? G.I.: I do reality rap. I love Biggie and Tupac. A lot of these rappers be lying about shit. I rap about how I live and people started liking it.
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erly love”, they showed me a lot of love. Big shout out to all my Philly Brothers. Street Mos: You’re making a lot of noise on the internet and streets, how has that helped? G.I.: The internet has taken me out of my immediate surroundings. I’ve got people from all over hitting me up. Without the internet it would be hard to have people supporting me as they have. I’ve got dudes from down south, west coast, and Canada feeling me - thanks to the internet. I love it. Big shout out to all the sites that showed me love, especially forbezdvd. com and my man Big Skeem, who go hard for me.
Street Mos: The streets are talking about you a lot. How’d you get your rep up? G.I.: Grinding, I was helped by a lot of big Industry plugs like Kay Slay, Tony YaYo, and French Montana. A lot of dudes reached out, like Gilly, Meek, Milz, Beans, and Freeway.
Street Mos: So what Camp are you down with. A lot of people put you with different camps, can you clear it up? G.I.: Well, I did songs with Kay Slay, Tony YaYo, and I was fucking with Cocaine City before they got big. I have my own label - YaYo Star – I’m known as a Coke boy - not on paper - but I fuck with them hard. French is my brother, he a good dude. I met Tony YaYo by doing a favor for Max B and then he and I got cool because he realized we had similar friends.
Street Mos: How you get connected like that? G.I.: The street’s, I got people that reached out because they see me everywhere and they would start asking me to come through. I started to connect with dudes on the music. Philly is so close, they took me in-they adopted me. “The city of broth-
Street Mos: What made you take the game serious, you said at one point it was like a hobby? G.I.: When Jada Kiss said my shit was hot, I realized I had something. When one of the best compliments you, it’s time to take it serious - now its time to get this money. SM
Street Mos: What’s your nationality? G.I.: I am Puerto Rican
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J Khaled is the hottest DJ in the World right now. Turn on your radio and within the first ten minutes
you are sure to hear one of his records playing in rotation. Khaled is following in the footsteps of other successful DJ’s who have put out albums to sell millions. Khaled is the first to say it was not easy and right after that say his
slogan “We the Best”. Born in the home of Cash Money New Orleans, it was just a matter of time before the two linked up. Khaled says it was always a dream of his to join Cash Money. That vision is now a reality as the Cash Money signee has delivered what is sure to be a critical success. The new album by Khaled, his fifth album, is called “We the best forever”. A lot has changed for this hard working DJ, who has been laying a foundation for himself in sunny south Florida. It’s easy to know, if Khaled gives you a call that means you’re in demand.
He mixes collaborations as easy as he yells “We the best”. Streets Mos caught up with America’s number one DJ in the midst of the busiest time of his career. Fresh off his number one single, Streets Mos was chasing the number one DJ for this interview. We present to you the hardest working man in the Game, DJ Khaled.
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Streets Mos: What goes into making the records that make you win? Khaled: I like to make anthems. I like to make records that inspire the streets. Streets Mos: How would you describe your sound? Khaled: Its epic, I like to make big records, like the single, “All I do is win”. Everybody wants to win. Then there’s my new single, which is the number one Record in the country, “I’m on one”. The whole world is on one. I make my music for the streets, the hoods, and the people. Streets Mos:How does it feel to be on the hottest label in the game right now? Khaled: YMCMB, that’s family, it was always a goal of mine to join the label that started where I’m from, New Orleans. I dreamed of being part of Cash money, now it’s here, dreams do come true. Streets Mos:What’s the affiliation with “Terror Squad” and “Fat Joe” ? khaled: Fat Joe is my Brother forever, big shouts to Fat Joe. He’s been working hard. He’s a legend in the game. He got a new album coming out, look out for that. Streets Mos:How does it feel to have the number one record and have your artist, Ace Hood, also have a top ten record? Khaled:Ace is proof that if you work hard things happen - Blood, Sweat, and Tears. He has another big record with Chris Brown called “Body to Body”. We hustle hard. We the Best forever. Streets Mos:What can the world expect next? You’ve been killing the game with the Success of Rick Ross, Ace Hood, and yourself. What’s next? Khaled:I have a big surprise for the “We the Best Brand”- look out for that. I just want every-
one to stay tuned to all the moves I’m making, to the new artist I’m signing, and the moves being made to conquer the Game. I’m just working hard, keeping my ears to the streets. Streets Mos:For all the people that didn’t pick up the album yet, what would you tell them? Khaled: I would tell them my Album is amazing. I page id worked real hard to blogsite: www.iammonal.blogspot.com bring the best prodtwitter: twitter@_MONAL uct to the game. I would tell them I did it for them. I make my music for the people. Streets Mos:You always have ground breaking tracks and you always introduce the game to new producers, such as The Runners. Who else can the game look forward to hearing on this album? Khaled: Of course, the Runners, the Incredibles, the Renegades, they made “Welcome to my Hood” with me. You’re going to hear a lot from them. I always got my ears to the streets, if it’s hot I’m going to find it and give it to the people. Streets Mos:Anything you want the streets to know? DJ Khaled: YMCMB - We the Best Forever. Shout out to all the DJs across the country that help me become the Best. SM
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ip hop is full of hustlers, players, dons, thugs, and trappers. You name it, some one claims it, however, few have taken the insight to consider themselves to be the “President”. “The President of Rap” – you’ve got to admit, that’s kind of hot.
The President, who resides in the Black house, has been gaining a lot of attention since deciding to enter in the rap game less than a year ago. He’s created a buzz that spans on all fronts – internet, streets, radio, and the clubs. At first glance, the President would make you think he’s a platinum artist. He has the image of your favorite artist in demand. At
the time of the interview, President confidently let us in on his purchase of the New 2012 Bentley. If that’s not cover worthy -what is? Streets Mos caught up with the hood’s President to find out how he plans on leading his Black House Music Group to the top of the hip hop game.
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Streets Mos: Where are you from? President: I am from all over to be honest. I was born in Louisiana, moved to New York, and lived a little in Los Angeles. Streets Mos: How’d you get the name? President: The streets gave me that name. Every where I went it seemed like I was from that place. The Streets gave me respect and love. People started to say, “you like the hood President”, and it just stuck with me. Streets Mos: So the streets elected you? President: You can say that. Street Mos: When you say, you are from every where, what does that mean? President: I’m like a rolling stone, I have residents in different places. I’m in Houston right now and I’ll be in New York tomorrow and next week I’ll be in Atlanta.
Streets Mos: Your latest Mixtape is getting a lot of attention. Did you expect it to do the down loads it did? President: Well, my camp and I have been working hard. My partner, “CEO Dolla”, has great vision for the direction of the company. We gave the mixtape out for free and it went crazy. We want to move like “No Limit”, “Roc-A-Fella”, and “Cash Money” - that’s going to take a lot of time focus and money. Streets Mos:What are your goals? What do you want to accomplish? President: I want it all, to be honest. I want the success that comes from grinding, as we are. We are working hard – it’s not easy being this fly and flashly –it takes a lot of money.
resident Streets Mos: What place do you call home, if you had to pick one? President: I would say Harlem. I’m from Harlem home of the “Get Money Dudes:
Streets Mos: So would you credit Harlem for your style and image? President: Yes and no. Yes, because in Harlem the goal is to live good, get money, and be successful. No, because I’m just a fly dude - I want it all. Streets Mos: How did you create a buzz so quick? You’re doing things major artist have not done. President: Research, planning, preparation, and strategy. Before I decided to rap, I read all the recommended books, mapped out a strategy, and then most importantly, invested in myself. I envisioned the President being the biggest thing in hip hop.
Streets Mos: So what’s next? President: We’ve been meeting with different labels
and working with different artist for features. We have a big record with Jim Jones called “Money bags”. A new song with Waka Flocka. and a record with Young Breed of Triple C. We’re connecting with the streets. I have a few artist that are about to be released under Black House - so we’re moving.
Streets Mos:So what label are you going to sign with? President: I’m about the money, any label that wants to pay me and give me the control to do me -then we can make a deal. I’m going with the highest bidder. Streets Mos: Anything you want the streets to know? President: “Vote for Me the Hood President”. SM
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DJ Squirrel Wyde has been Dj-ing for more than Many DJ’s say they have music in their blood. His Father taught him everything. He taught him how to be a radio DJ. That’s right, Squirrel is a second generation DJ. His father was a Radio DJ - Squirrel followed in his footsteps. Squirrel says, “On more than one occasion I was caught on my father’s equipment”, so much that his father just gave him the system. Since then squirrel has been rocking parties and keeping Baltimore rocking with his Hooligan Express. Squirrel is a Baltimore solider fighting the politics to help talented artist get heard - especially home grown talent. Squirrel is not a puppet DJ playing only what program directors tell him to play, he keeps his ear to the streets and is always looking to break new talent. If it’s hot, Squirrel is going to play it and it helps if they are from Baltimore. Squirrel is the first to say, “Baltimore is under appreciated for it vast amount of talent”. Streets Mos was in Charm City, home of guts and buts, to see what the worlds been missing. altimore
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Streets Mos:How long you been on the radio DJ Squirrel: 10 plus years Streets Mos: What’s your specialty? DJ Squirrel: I am a blend specialist. I love to blend records that’s what I do. Streets Mos: Who was your influence? DJ Squirrel: Well, two people. One was a DJ from my hood, DJ Rocket and my father, who was a DJ. It’s in my DNA. Streets Mos: Does your father still DJ? DJ Squirrel: No, he retired. He probably had to because I was always using his equipment.
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Street Mos:Describe the music scene in Baltimore DJ Squirrel:The Baltimore scene should be bigger. Our sound is a mixture of Club music. There’s a lot of talent in Baltimore. I fight for the streets, I look to play hot music. I’ve been on the radio long enough to see the good and the bad. The good is when we can play whatever we want. I get in trouble a lot because I fight to play local artist.
Streets Mos: What is your goal? DJ Squirrel: My goal is to break talent. I want to gain the power of the Cosmic Kevs and Funk Master Flexs. I listen to all my fellow DJ’s. I love to see DJ’s like Green Latern in Atlanta. They play hot music and local talent. Before Meek Millz was signed, Cosmic kev played him and treated him like a star. He gained national attention first in Atlanta. I have to hook and crook before I get too old. Streets Mos: So what do you think it’s going to take to change the game in Baltimore from Radio to the Streets? DJ Squirrel:It’s a simple solution, break talent on a national scale. When we break our own talent you will see a lot of improvements in our community. If a kid feels he can be a successful rapper, he would stop robbing and killing. They won’t be able to get in trouble at home exercising the mind while rapping. We are role models and I look to be part of the solution. Baltimore has a bright future because I believe in our talent. Shout out to Sean Marshall. I looked up to him. I use to go watch him coming up - the DJ’s were the Super Stars. My goal is to get one artist on and then they are going to flood Baltimore just like the other big cities. SM
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hat comes to mind when you say Delaware? Do you think of hip hop? Do you think about hoods, crime, trapping, banging, or grinding? It took a minute, and to be honest, I went blank. How many hot rappers do you know from Delaware? Hip hop thrives in any place with people that
believe they deserve more. People that want more than what’s given at birth. Hip hop has no bias or discrimination. So for Custo, born and raised in Delaware, it was only natural for him to feel like he had a shot.
He has the heart and determination to put his home town on the map. Custo is the first to say, when you think of Delaware think of me and Fortress Entertainment. Streets Mos presents Custo, one of Hip Hops Mos Wanted.
Streets Mos: How long you been doing your thing? Custo: I’ve been doing my thing for 12 years. It’s time to put the 302 on the map. Streets Mos: Why is putting Delaware on the map important? Custo: Delaware, the 302, has a lot of talent. We are right in the middle of major cities, so we are influenced by a lot of different sounds. The 302 has a sound that I’m looking to bring to the masses. Streets Mos: Why do you feel your city is slept on? Custo: The main reason is because Delaware is small and has not had a major success story. I am looking to be the trailblazer to put the city on the map.
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Streets Mos: Tell us your strategy to reach the masses? Custo: The first thing is to make hot music and get with the right people. We did that by hooking up with Platinum producer, Drumma Boy. We decided to get with one of the hottest DJs in the game, DJ Scream. Also, we’ve been on the top website Worldstarhiphop - that’s a winning combination. Streets Mos: What made you make those moves? Custo: My label and I we decided, the way to get the world to pay attention is to do bigger. Do things that dudes from major cities are doing so when they see an artist from Delaware doing it, they will pay more attention.
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Streets Mos: Has it worked Custo: Yeah, I don’t think I would be talking to you if they were not working. I want to clear up some of the dumb shit the bloggers are saying, like I’m the only black person in Delaware. There are a lot of beautiful strong black families in Delaware. We are a city with the same struggles all cities go through. We got crime and poverty. We also have success and prosperity. So I am looking to be an example of what’s possible from a Delaware artist. Custo, the next up, not only for Delaware for hip hop.
tle, and we take our music serious. I live for my goal to make it in this music and do right by my Mother. I want to get her a big house and nice stuff like a lot of other men that come from the struggle. I’m from the streets and I live by the rules of the street. Streets Mos: What are the rules of the streets? Custo: To me, the number one rule is no faking and frauding. Be yourself. Never lie about your past. Be real, take your charges. If you’re not built for the game, don’t play it. SM
Streets Mos: So tell us something about Delaware the world need to know. Custo: Delaware is a small place, but we do everything big. The woman are sexy, the hustlers hus-
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J Scream is the person many hungry artists go to for national attention. Scream was born and raised in Atlanta. He credits his love of music as the main reason he got into the art form, known as DJ-ing.
His company, Hood Rich, has become a brand associated with success. Streets Mos caught up with one of hip hops mos influential DJs. It took us a minute to catch up with Scream. He has a full schedule - radio, club rocking, blogging, and running the streets. Hood Rich.
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Streets Mos: How you get the name Scream? DJ Scream: From rocking the party - my partners would tell me I had the ladies screaming - so I just ran with it. Streets Mos: How you get your start? DJ Scream: I always loved music. It started with me seeing music as an art form. DJ-ing parties in the park and unlike a lot of my peers, I didn’t want to rap. I went with DJ-ing and I started to rock Streets Mos: So what makes Scream different from other DJs? DJ Scream: Well, I am passionate about what I do. I believe in it and do it for the streets. I wake up in the morning to music and go to sleep thinking about music. I live for breaking records and breaking new artist, this is my life. Streets Mos: How you come up with the Hood Rich Brand? DJ Scream: My partner Marcus Rippey came up with the Hood Rich Brand. I came in as a partner close to the beginning and we set the goal to help the streets. Streets Mos: Are you born in Atlanta? DJ Scream: Yes, born in Decatur, east side of Atlanta. I lived in a few places, but Atlanta is home. I’m an ATL alien. Streets Mos: Describe the ATL music scene. DJ Scream: The Atlanta music scene is considered the Mecca of Black music because so many established producers and artist reside there. ATL has always been known for hits, from Outkast, Goodie Mob, to what’s going on now. You have to remember La Face records started in Atlanta, the scene is always evolving. Streets Mos: You are gaining the reputation as the DJ to work with if you want to get on. How do you feel about that? DJ Scream: Huge compliment, however, it takes a lot of work. It starts
with being the best in your field and me being the best in mine. When we combine the chemistry of working hard, then you can have success. Hood Rich did this for Shawty Lo, Plies, and Rocko. People hear those artist give me credit and they want that same results. It takes a lot of hard work. You need a team and you have to be willing to go hard. That’s all we do at Hood Rich - we go hard. Streets Mos: Describe your relationship with Shawty Lo and his come up? DJ Scream: Man, Shawty Lo is family. I look at him as being part of Hood Rich and me being part of D4L. When Lo and I started working, I believed in him. I knew he could be big, everything about Lo was right- his swag, his flow. I looked at working him as a defining part of my career. I would get up every day and work Shorty Lo’s record. I was able to get the record “Dew Know” to all my DJ connects. DJs are the ones that can break a record. I used every relationship I had to get the game to know what I already knew - Lo was a Star. He believed in me when a lot of artist would not do a mixtape with me. They were locked into a DJ, which was cool. We had something to prove to the Game and I think we did that. Streets Mos: What are some of your goals? DJ Scream: Well, I want to improve my radio career. I’m currently on the radio and I’m always looking to improve on my craft. I look forward to being a music exec on my own label or possibly working for an established label. I feel I can help a label get on top, stay on top, or rise to the top. As the interview is progresses, Scream tells me he has to take the call. A few hours later, word has spread around the industry that DJ Scream signed to one of the hottest labels in the Game - MMG Mabach Music Group. Stay tuned for follow up Inteview. We at Streets Mos are at the cutting edge of what’s going on in the streets. It was only a matter of time before the game took notice. We congratulate the Big homie Scream. SM
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tony bosco Where are you from ? Eastside of baltimore, in baltimore we call it down da hill.
What inspired you to rap? I started liking rap when i heard my father playing rap music that old school Run DMC ,LL cool J, the whole crush groove movement for real and then years later ,the more i heard it, the more i tried it and i got better and better at it and here i am. Describe the scene in baltimore BALTIMORE ! Im a little bit of every aspect of Hip-hop, Im the Street, Im commercial when i need to be ,and I luv writing hooks so R&B as well like beanie sigel would say im “ALL OF THE ABOVE” What made you want to be a rapper Music itself, I just luv making music ,then to hear the reaction from the song i evented is rewarding in itself. Tell us a little about where your from I guess its like every hood,but here its a place you’ll never forget if you ever get a chance to spend time in this place we call Harm City,you got pain, you got love and you got consiquences which ever side u land on is where you land.But i would never wanna live no where else this place made me the man i am today. Who you listening to now who your top rappers of all time . Jay-Z, Biggie Smalls, Nas, Jadakiss, and the legend Rakim. What are some of your goals My goals is to put BALTIMORE City where we need to be and to not keep being over looked by the industry. What you think its going to take to make it in the buisness Me personally,the music is there so i would have to say better marketing and promotion. Have you used the internet to further your career I never really used the internet until this go round with my new mixtape 100% Street Vol.3 The Pre-Season I was still stuck in the old grind touching the people and beating up the streets,but now i know you gotta do both What do you want the streets to know about you . That im real, Im about business, and once u hear me you’ll never forget me, you will be seeing me very soon your captain TONY BOSCO SM
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hate talking, so all I can do is lead by example and try to shake things up when I can..but I love my city and couldn’t see myself living anywhere else. Who is your top five Rappers Nas, Kanye, Canibus, Jadakiss, and Prodigy (no particular Order)...but that list gets complicated due to the rise of a lot of new up and coming artist doing they’re thing thing
Where are you from? The east end of Toronto, also known as “Scarborough” is where I’m from...but, for over a decade now, all of the borough’s have been amalgamated into one large “Megacity” (M-City) How did you start rapping? I was about 13 when I first heard “Lefler Leflah” by Boot Camp Click’s rap super group, Heltah Skeltah, when I was drawn into the hip hop world...Graffiti, Break dancing, Dj-ing, etc...MC-ing was the very last of the four main elements I aspired to master...so I went for it..and haven’t stopped since. How would you describe your style I grew up listening to the greatest story tellers in hip hop music’s history..so they definitely had a large influence on my style...along with the fact I’m a rationalist, so I would say I tend to exploit my everyday victory’s and woe’s to tell my side of what my eyes have seen in the most expressive way possible...raw, uncensored, and intellectually ignorant. Who inspires you to rap? Mostly life in itself...the troubles humanity faces on a daily...personal issues...world issues..and the lyrical artists out there that make me question my OWN lyrical abilities ie: Big L, Canibus, Kool G Rap, Big Daddy Kane, KRS, Eminem.. Etc. what is it like being from where your from Proud yet frustrating, there is so much to be built here as far as music goes...(For one) but as a country period, I feel Canada has a long way to go as far standing out on a global scale, as an independent force. So in the end a lot of Canadians reflect the state of our countries attitude as a whole, reserved, un-driven, and stuck up...I
what are your goals To make an impact on as many levels as possible...if I can put out a record tomorrow that could help just ONE child going through some shit in they’re life? And at the same time intimidate a platinum (lol or gold)selling artist to step his/her game up? Imma feel like I’m winning. Not to mention attempting to dominate song writing, acting, and script writing. what do you think you have to do to get a record deal Even though those things are hardly important anymore...I believe you can have anything you want (if you want it bad enough) you just have to want it more than oxygen. How has the internet help you or has it The internet is the biggest vehicle for me to get my music out on a larger scale...even though I still haven’t used it to its full capabilities, applications like fb and twitter are still a prime staple in my online presence. Music wouldn’t be the same without internet (and vice versa) and its obviously the future of how we will absorb this industry till the day we die. What do you want the streets to know about you I’ve always ever, and will forever continue to create music for the love of hip hop. She got my heart niggizzzzzz.... SM
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efore Chubby Chub was the hottest DJ in the Boston area, before he was Mr. Heat, rock, or a heavy hitter. Chubby Chub was a young man searching for direction in Bronx, New York. Chubby Chub states it was in New York where he realized he wanted to join the likes of Kid Capri, Ron G, and the many other DJs that were making a name for themselves by playing music anywhere they could weather. It was radio house parties, clubs, parks, and anywhere open to rocking. And that’s what Chubby did. One of Hip Hops’ top Djs - Clark Kent - took a liking to Chub and began to let him open up for him. Clark would school Chub on the art of DJ’ing, how to be original, and always keep open to new talent. So a young Chubby Chub began to learn how to be a clas-
sic DJ. Chub began to make a name for himself. Along the way he began to work with future hip hop icons like Damond Dash, Jay Z, and joining a group formed by Dash - Original flavor. Things seemed like they were on track until a life threatening situation forced Chub to reevaluate his life. The result was him calling it quits and packing up and leaving his birth place of New York. Many of his peers and friends would ask, “Where’s Chub, have you heard or seen him” only to hear that Chub was in Boston.
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Streets Mos: Why Boston of all places? Chubby Chub: My brother was up there getting money. He told me it’s was a great place. He was up there so I wouldn’t be alone. Streets Mos: Why did you leave New York? Chubby Chub: It got crazy for me. I was in the streets, I got shot, and I almost died. A series of emotions during that time factored in. I was a new father. I was somewhat of a celebrity. I had people that didn’t want me to live. So at that point, everything was second to putting my family in a safe environment. Streets Mos: To New York it was like you disappeared. Everyone was asking, where is Chub? Chubby Chub: Yeah, I know, I still get that to this day. I felt compelled to change my surroundings and nothing mattered, especially not the music. It was about life, I didn’t want to bring my newborn son in what I was in. Streets Mos: You left as your Roc-a-fella family began to grow and dominate. Chubby Chub: Like I mentioned, it was about my family first. All my close friends knew how I felt. I knew as soon as Clark Kent gave me Jay Z’s tape, he was destined for greatness. Same with Ski and Dame, they were all as dedicated as I was to being the best as we could be. Streets Mos: Did you realize, as you guys were growing the Roc brand, it would amount to what it is today? Chubby Chub: I have to say yes, I did because we really lived it. Dame was a workaholic, same with Ski on the beats, Jay with the rapping, and me with DJing. We lived for the music and had fun doing it. Streets Mos: So for a minute, everyone was looking for you in New York. You seemed like the Next DJ to have the number one spot. Chubby Chub: It all came natural, I did the mixtape thing, the Clubs, and DJ for my group and Jay at times. It’s crazy to believe that I was the first DJ to put Jay on a mixtape. It’s hard to believe that a lot of people didn’t see how nice he was. I did from the first time I heard him. Streets Mos: What made you different from other mixtape icons? Chubby Chub: I was a fan first, I listened to all the great mixtape series. I appreciated what they did. I wanted to be an original. I would say it was my personality and my technique , it
was different. I didn’t use the same effects as Ron G. I didn’t use the same tone as Kid Capri. From very early, I made sure you knew a Chubby Chub mixtape. Streets Mos: So how did you become the top DJ in the Boston Market? Chubby Chub: That was not my intention when I came to Boston. I just wanted to live a normal life. I got a few jobs and was living the normal life. It was not until a chance meeting with a guy who recognized me. He came up to me and asked if I was Chubby Chub. I said “Yes, of course” and then he asked me if I could do a party for him. He offered me $1500 and I was back into the game. Streets Mos: So do you think if it was not for the guy you might still be retired? Chubby Chub: I don’t know to be honest with you. I was still getting all my records from the labels. I still had my equipment. I was just living and chilling. Streets Mos: So how did you get on the radio? Chubby Chub: Right after that party, I started to get booked all around the New England area, my reputation as a Party Rocker was spreading. Different promoters constantly booking me and the radio people started coming to all my parties, they started mentioning me doing the radio. And after several meetings, I was on the radio and the rest is history. Streets Mos: Did you ever think you would be on the radio? Chubby Chub: Not really, I was running around with Dame and Jay for years. I thought I would be doing that, so I think it was meant to be. Streets Mos: I often Joke the only thing Boston people like about New York is Chubby Chub . Chubby Chub: It took a minute for them to accept me. I still rock my Yankee Hat. I am still a New Yorker at heart, but I love Boston. The whole New England took me in as one of their own. Streets Mos: Tell us something about the Boston Music Scene that people might not know. Chubby Chub: The Rappers out here are passionate. They go hard for their music. You have artist like MASS Pike Miles, Smoke Bulga, Sean Hines, and rest in peace, Rok Ducati. They take this Rap Game serious. They appreciate me and I appreciate them. SM
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any people argue about the birth place of DJ Kurupt. Many people would swear he was from New York. Many would say he was from Connecticut. Some might say New Jersey. However, few say Massachusetts - Springfield to be exact. Dj Kurupt did what very few DJs from outside of New York could do – he made a name for himself in the overcrowded mixtape market. DJ Kurupt’s name carries in the DJ and mixtape world. When you get on a Kurupt mixtape that means thousands of people are going to hear you. Not only was Kurupt making noise in New York, he was in Conneticut, New Jersey, Boston, the entire surrounding tri-state area, and the New England area. You will see why DJ Kurupt is considered a mixtape pioneer. Streets Mos caught up with one of Conneticut’s top Radio DJs to see what goes into being DJ Kurupt. He’s a DJ, producer, radio personality, businessman, and breaker of artist. To find out how he has climbed the ladder upward to his goals. Streets mos presents to you Springfield, Massachusetts own DJ Kurpt.
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Streetsmos: Whats good what you ben up to. DJK: The answer is what I have not been doing still do the mixtape heavy still on the Radio still producing records still rocking parties still breaking music. Streetsmos: What are some of the DJ you look up to DJK: Love Bug starky I was a big Ron G fan SNS and Funk master flex just to name a few. Streetsmos: That’s good to know there are still DJs that aspire to break music and continue the culture. DJK:Yeah man I came up on that early in my mixtape career I realized my purpose bring new artist to the table and push the envelope. Streetsmos: Who is your most famous artist you can say you were one of the first to play . DJK: that’s a easy one Fiffty Cent I was up on that early befor the success I heard a hunger in him that I had to give to the streets DMX JA Rule I was on those artist early Im one of those people if I like it I play it no strings attached. I did so many mixtapes Rest in peace Justo for supporting the mixtape culture. streetsmos: What is it that you can say you were the first to do . DJK: Well I was the first to produce remixes from acapellas of artist so I was heavy in the blends so I made my own exclusives where DJ would reach out to me for records because I made it. streetsmos: How important is the Mixtape and Internet DJK: mixtapes are still very important for breaking talent and now with the internet you can reach the masses the game changed the distribution of mixtapes changed but the internet has took it to the next level. streetsmos: So whats next DJK: I am working on my album and expanding the Kurupt Brand still doing the radio heavy. SM
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boomman Just who is Boomman?
With the making of one superstar already under his belt, the name of the ceo of Making Moves Incorporated , (MMI), has likely come across your path a time or two in the past year, but what most don’t know is that Boomman has much more to offer. Born in Riverside California but raised in several different parts of Atlanta since the age of three, LaVour Sanders, aka L.A.da Boomman, eventually graduated from well known Atlanta highschool, Therrel High, and went on to enroll at the AUC’s Morris Brown. College is where L.A. became exposed to the thriving indy hiphop underground scene of the ATL, and met and began to work with the likes of the “snapKing” producer K rab along with several other on the rise grinders. Unfortunately, this was also the time when Morris Brown was facing financial and accreditation issues cutting LA.’s college lifeline short. During a brief military stint, he linked with David Marrero,who has become not only a close friend, but also L.A. ‘s solid business partner in the biz. the always grinding artist found himself in south Georgia, the city of Valdosta , where his new found talent for hustling everything from watches to shoes earned him the title “the boom man”, which was converted to L.A da Boomman by his many customers that said he always had something booming. As his hustleman popularity grew, so did his conviction to do bigger things, and he soon opened one of the most visited hip hop stores in Valdosta which then led to doing promotions, vaulting him to become Valdosta’s biggest club promoter. During this time L.A. teamed up with super producer KE on the track, and the team started putting out hit music. In early 2009 L.A. decided to put the ATL back in his sights, commuting back and fourth, reestablishing vital connections, and making the ones he had made through promotions even stronger. Although MMI had been established earlier for his prior businesses, L.A. adopted the name into his entertainment business bringing key MMI members onto the team such as Kerri, Steppond, Tj and Fetti, which was truly the start of a legacy in the making with them spearheading one of ATL’s strongest promo teams in the summer of 2009. Towards the end of 2009, MMI signed a upcoming rising artist by the name of Roscoe Dash, who was at the time having problems establishing himself, even though he had one of the hottest single in the streets, “All the way Turned Up” featuring Travis Porter. But with the MMI engine, which was by now hosting one of the hottest club nights in the ATL, Fridays @ Figure 8, behind him, Roscoe Dash was catapulted into ATL artist stardum and signed to a major label within 6 months. This period also established Boomman as one of the ATLs hottest underground artist. He had released several outstanding mixtapes hosted by leading djs such as DJ Scream, and had several of his own singles bubbling in the streets including a underground hit “They On My” which has features by Waka Flocka, Roscoe Dash, J Money and Yung LA. With so much under his young industry belt, L.A.da Boomman is ready to step out of the background and be the spotlight. Teaming up with the CEO of the Street Associate’s Cornell “Gipp” to form a new merger MMI/STREETASSOCIATES going into 2011, he’s now preparing to put that engine own project, which includes a hot new mixtape hosted by Hot 107.9’s Hoodrich’s DJ Scream,DJ Spinz and MMI’s own DJ Iceberg plus the release of a hot new single featuring Tity Boi and Yo Gotti,”We up in here” produced by MMI’s own Will a fool. Definitely be on the look out for the explosion that is about to come at the end of 2011 along with the madness that will surround Boomman in page id 2012, don’t get caught sleeping on this upcoming superstar/ WWW.TWITTER.COM/BOOMMAN_MMI young mogul!! He’s here, and WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/LADABOOMMAN the road will be a long and WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/LADABOOMMAN amazing one!! SM 34 | Streets Mos Magazine
Where are you from? Cleveland, Ohio, born and raised How did you start rapping? Well, I did a poem for a show when I was 7 years old but the poem ended up being a rap. Yep, that’s how it all started. Describe yourself and style In one word “REAL!” I can make music for anybody and any mood, and it don’t get no realer than that. What inspires you? I inspire myself. Not to sound concieted or anything, but I followed a lot of rappers careers and i’ll say most of them didn’t stay the same.
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Tell us a little about where your from It’s a lot of hate in the hearts of people where i’m from. It’s hectic!!! But me and my man Snake, a.k.a. Worm, here to change all that. Worm is like Fishburn in School Daze tellin everybody to wake up! Who are your top five artist? Top 5! That’s hard for me to say without categorizing them. For instance, all rap to me, is not the same. So, I might have 5 favorites for each category, but not a solid top 5 when talent varies and ranges.
What’s your goal? My goal is to help change the face of Cleveland hip hop. I feel as though we’re taken for a joke out here. Nobody takes us serious and that has to change. I’m hot! But theres more where I come from. What’s you think you have to do to get a deal? Just be me! Along with understanding, hard work, dedication, and a vision. Deals should be knockin at my project door.(laughs) How has the internet helped you? The net has helped me a little. But to be honest I haven’t utilized it to the best of my ability yet, but when I do I’ll be a household name.
What you want the streets to know about you? I want the streets to know that I am the hottest in the streets hands down! SM
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tone Street Mos:How’d you come up with the slogan lets win? TT: I’ve always played with a lot of slogans for years. I use to run with “Get money, Stay positive”. I switched to “Let’s Win” - to not offend people that are not getting money. I started using “Let’s Win” because everyone wants to win. I stand by that down to the tattoo on my hand. Street Mos:Describe Tone Trump TT: I am humble, yet cocky. I have lots of energy swagged up to the highest level. I am hard working, loyal, and super entertaining. I feel I have superstar potential. With prayer and my determination I feel I am the next great.
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Street Mos: You use prayer a lot, how important is your faith? TT: It starts with my faith, I am a Muslim. I don’t wear my faith on my sleeve. I have it in my heart. My faith in Allah comes first - before my family, before my music, before everything, and that’s coming from a thousand percent. Street dude my faith comes first.
Piff Unit, Fred Da Godson, Baltimore Rico Reed, Down South Jolly Green from Zoe Pound (he’s crazy from the West Coast, Compton Menace. I stay in tune with the streets. There are a lot of dudes I respect, so Let’s Win. Shout out to Lano and my Bomb Squad people.
Street Mos: Describe your grind TT: 20 hours a day, four hours of sleep. I got three hour of sleep in like three days. The scary part of what’s going on with me, I feel like I’m just getting started. I don’t have a big homie showing me the ropes. I am learning on the job. What I am doing has never been done before - from national exposure to national media. I am blessed. I learn from everyone’s mistakes. I am just waiting for the right situation and with God’s blessing its coming.
Street Mos: What label or mogul you think would be a good fit for you? TT: Whoever wants to get a billion, let’s do this joint venture. Top Notch slash whoever wants to get a billion dollars. When they were thinking local I was thinking global. I am inspired by Master P, Jay, Prince, and Diddy. I am inspired by them. I respect the big dogs. I do this by myself. I don’t have no fancy white people behind me, no middle men. I go to Atlantic to talk to the execs then go to Miami and chill with Zoe pound - no middle men. I am respected because I give respect.
Street Mos: How you have the insight to do the music thing independently? TT: I learned from West Philly. I learned from my surroundings. I had to find a way to be successful without going to jail and Rap was a natural fit for me. A lot of my success came quick and I owe it to Allah.
Street Mos: You walk that fine line of being a Gangster as a gang member to being a righteous Muslim. TT: It’s a gift and a curse. If I paid attention to what people say, I would’ve killed myself. I love all my people. I don’t hide who I am. I love all my bloods, the Crips, the rich, the poor, White,
etrump Street Mos: How’d you come up with the name Tone Trump? TT: I got that from the older Philly Hustlers. I use to go to Atlantic City with the hustlers. Have you ever seen A Bronx Tale? That’s how I was as a teenager. I was the guy they let throw money around in the hood. They started calling me little Trump because I was about money and it stuck.
Street Mos: Who do you feel besides yourself is next up? TT: There are a lot of dudes I respect. I am not a Hollywood Ass Dude. I respect everyone from the smallest to the biggest. Look out for my crew Top Notch Goon Gang and my dudes (make sure you spell their names right) Kill Keem, Mill Millionz, Marshberg from philly, Chill moody, Brasco Young Savage in Trenton, Big Ooh in New York,
Black, and Puerto Rican - it all starts with prayer. I have dreams of being a great leader. I want to inspire where I am from first - Philly and then the world. I have to answer to God. I live for god, my family, and my fans. The only way to get out of your negative condition is faith. I was not a perfect person before rap and I am striving and maturing daily, building my brand. Prayer works when you believe in what you do. Stick to your plan, it is all possible. I have a lot of things from books to albums to Webisodes. I am working - “Let’s Win”. Top Notch Inc, Top Notch Goon Gang, and West Philly, I do it for you - Let’s Win. If they ain’t hating, you ain’t winning. Before I go, I want to say Thank you to K Slay for all he did for me. To all the dudes - from the DJ’s, the Bloggers, to the Radio, to the websites, magazines, and DVDs - I appreciate the support. LET’S WIN. I am just getting started. SM
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Where are you from? I was born in Belle Glade, Florida and raised in South Bay Florida also known as “Muck City”. It was a great place for me to grow up. You had to work for it in the Muck nothing was given to you. If you can make it in Muck City you can make it anywhere. Real Talk. How did you start rapping? I just had a love for the music ever since I could remember. from Too short to 2pac, UGK .I think I wrote my first verse like 7th, 8th grade with a group me and a few of my homeboys put together called “Total Kaos.” How would you describe your style? Although I’m from the south its hard to label me as a southern artist. I’m one of the few artist from the south that is lyrical. I have a lot to say. Who inspires you to rap? THE PEOPLE THAT APPRECIATE REALLY GOOD MUSIC! what is it like being from where your from? IT’S LIKE GROWING UP IN ANY HOOD! THERE’S ONLY A FEW WAYS OUT! Who is your top five Rappers? PAC, BIGGIE, Andre 3000, Eminem, 50 THAT’S ABOUT IT. what are your goals? TO INSPIRE PEOPLE THROUGH MY MUSIC! what do you think you have to do to get a record deal? AT THIS POINT FOR ME, IT’S NOT ABOUT GETTING A DEAL. IT’S MORE ABOUT MAKING GREAT MUSIC AND GETTING THAT MUSIC HEARD WORLD WIDE. How has the internet help you or has it? IT’S DEFINITELY HELPED ME AS FAR AS GETTING MY MUSIC HEARD AROUND THE WORLD! I’VE BEEN WORKING WITH PRODUCERS IN THE UK, SOMETHING THAT WOULDN’T BE POSSIBLE AT THIS POINT IF IT WASN’T FOR THE INTERNET. What do you want the streets to know about you ? I CAN POTENTIALLY BE ONE OF THE BEST TO EVER DO THIS RAP SHIT! I GIVE THE STREETS WHAT THEY NEED, AS WELL AS WHAT THEY WANT. SM
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seanhines Where are you from? Roxbury, Ma
How did you start rapping? I did a couple 16’s and people were feeling them. I was pushed by the team to make a mixtape; I was all in after “Come Cook Wit Me” How would you describe your style? My style is straight forward. I spit it how I saw it. Real is the common adjective fans use when describing my style. Who inspires you to rap? My Hood. My Experiences. My Team. In that order What is it like being from where you’re from? It’s hard. You see a lot of people break from the pressure. There are many routes you can take. Some good some bad. But where I’m from it’s up to you to make that decision. You grow up fast, but also strong. I wouldn’t trade my hood for the world. Who are your top five Rappers? Nas, Jeezy, Jadakiss, Raekwon, Scarface
What are your goals? My goal is make my name and team (Rushya) a household name. I also want the youngsters where I’m from to see that if you work hard, no matter how far fetched it might seem, you can succeed. Never give up on their dreams. I’m gonna prove the impossible possible.
What do you think you have to do to get a record deal? Continue to do exactly what I’m doing. Grinding. I refuse to change up for any label. The whole industry has gone viral, so I plan to stay on my internet game, as well as continue to be visible to my fans, performing shows locally and internationally. How has the internet helped you or has it The internet is probably the best ting that has ever happened to the independent label. It has opened many doors faster than I probably would have been able to, and reaches more people instantly than any hand to hand mixtape could. God bless the internet. What do you want the streets to know about you? I want the streets to know I am here to stay. With or without a deal. Me and my team are gonna keep blessing the streets with pure street music. No holding back ever and no fronting ever, know that when u listen to me, I’m speaking from the heart and I’m speaking the truth. SM Streets Mos Magazine | 39
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SO HOT byTONY TONY HIGH HIGH FEAT. DERION HALL
CEO OF ACM RECORDS…. DJ SKEEM: I’VE GOT TWENTY DOLLARS: TEN FOR SOME BUD AND TEN ON THIS RIDE MUSIC. I’VE GOT YOUR ALBUM AND THIS OTHER DUDES ALBUM I’VE BEEN HEARING ABOUT. I CAN ONLY GET ONE. WHAT’S GOING TO MAKE ME CHOOSE YOURS OVER HIS? TONY HIGH POINT: LYRICAL CONTENT, IT’S THE WAY I SPIT MY LYRICS THAT CADENCE IS WHAT GOING TO GRAB PEOPLE ,ITS CLASSIC MUSIC THAT WHATS DEFINITELY GOING TO GRAB PEOPLE …. DJ SKEEM: WHAT MAKES YOU A TRUE MC? THP: TO ME IT’S SOMEONE WHO IS ALWAYS GOING HARD ON THIS. I STAY TRUE TO THIS. I’M AN ARTIST ALL DAY, EVERYDAY, 24/7. I’M ALWAYS FINDING DIFFERENT WAYS TO REINVENT MYSELF. SO WHEN I PUT SOMETHING TOGETHER, IT’S NATURAL. NOTHING SOUNDS FORCED. SO A TRUE MC TO ME IS SOMEONE WHO HONES THEIR SKILLS ALL DAY, EVERYDAY. THERE’S NO BREAKS WITH THIS. DJ SKEEM: DO YOU SEPARATE YOURSELF FROM YOUR MUSIC OR DO YOU LIVE WHAT YOU SPIT? THP: I LIVE WHAT I SPIT. THERE’S A FINE LINE. I’M NOT OUT HERE FABRICATING. NO STORIES, NO SHOOTING EIGHTY THOUSAND PEOPLE, SMOKING FOURTY POUNDS OF WEED A DAY. IT’S MY LIFE. I LIVE HIPHOP! DJ SKEEM: WHERE DO YOU SEE YOURSELF IN THIS BUSINESS IN THE NEXT TWO YEARS? THP: IM DEFINITLEY GOING TO BE DOING THIS THING. RIGHT NOW EVERYTHING IS STARTING TO COME TOGETHE. IT’S LOOKING GOOD FOR A.C.M, BUT I STILL GOT TO WORK. I’M ON A COUPLE OF MIX TAPES AND SONGS. PEOPLE KNOW TONY HIGH POINT - THAT SEPERATES ME FROM A LOT OF ARTIST. I’M DOING MY THING GRINDING. DJ SKEEM: WHO IS YOUR CORE AUDIENCE? WHAT DEMOGRAPHICS, IN AGE RANGE, ARE YOU TRYING TO GET YOUR MUSIC TOO? THP: BASICALLY LIKE TEENS, TWENTIES, AND ANYDOBY WHO CAN RELATE TO GOOD MUSIC. LIKE MY SINGLE “SO HOT TONIGHT “FEATURING DERION HALL. IT’S ABOUT US ON THE COME UP, IT’S OUR TURN. THE MUSIC, “SO HOT TONIGHT” IS ABOUT PEOPLE RELATING TO REAL ARTIST AND SOME REAL HIPHOP…SM
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young casanova UNITED VOICES FOR THE INDEPENDENT ARTIST …IN THE DAY IN AND OUT OF NEW ARTIST FROM AROUND THE GLOBE .THERES IS ALWAYS ONE OR TWO ARTIST WHO STAND OUT MORE THAN THE REST .THE SKEEMBEATZ RADIO SHOW PUTS THE SPOTLIGHT ON TWO ARTIST COMING OUT OF NEW JERSEY WHO ARE BRINGING BACK THAT FLAVOR TO HIPHOP ! INTRODUCING :YOUNG CASANOVA DJ SKEEM: WHAT MAKES YOU DIFFERENT FROM ALL THESE OTHER CATS WHO SAY THEY THE “TRUTH” IN THIS BUSINESS? CASANOVA :WHAT MAKES ME DIFFERENT FROM THESE OTHER CATS IS I REALLY PUT MY HEART INTO EVERY SONG I DO .I WRITE SONGS FOR EVERYBODY IT COULD BE SOMETHING THAT KIDS CAN RELATE TO OR A GRANDMOTHER WAKING UP CLEANING UP HER HOUSE TOO ITS THAT FEEL GOOD MUSIC .ITS THAT CRUISE WITH YOUR LADY MUSIC OR IN THE CLUB .NOBODY CAN DO IT LIKE I CAN ,THAT’S HOW I FEEL DJ SKEEM: HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT THE DRAMATIC CHANGE IN THE WAY ARTIST SELL MUSIC ? CASANOVA : I FEEL THAT HIPHOP HAS MADE A DOWN FALL ,NOT TAKING ANYTHING AWAY FROM THE SOUTH ,BUT NOW I FEEL THAT PEOPLE JUST GO BUY MUSIC THAT HAS A GOOD BEAT AND GOOD HOOK AND ITS NOT THOUGHT OUT WELL . ITS NOT LIKE BIGGIE ,PAC,HOV OR RUNDMC .SO I FEEL THAT NOW SHIT IS TRASH ,YOU FEEL ME THEY ALL SING ABOUT THE SAME THING THE THREE C’S CASH CARS AND CHICKS … THAT SHIT IS TRASH ECT.. DJ SKEEM: THE SPOT LIGHT IS YOURS ,WHAT YOU GOING TO DO WITH IT? CASANOVA: IMA TAKE IT MAN ,I WAS GONE FOR LIKE FIVE YEARS AND I LET THESE NIGGAZ FUCK THE RAP GAME UP,SO NOW THAT IM BACK IM GOING TO TAKE THAT SPOT TO SHOW ALL OF THE PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD ,THE GAME IS MINE .YOUR BOY CASANOVA IS HERE… DJ SKEEM: WHATS THE BEST WAY TO DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE ? CASANOVA: AGRESSION ,HUNGER ,PAIN,LOVE…ALL WRAPPED IN ONE DJ SKEEM : WHEN CAN WE EXPECT TO HEAR YOUR MATERIAL ? CASANOVA : THE SINGLE IS COMING OUT NEXT MONTH AND ITS CALLED “LIVE AT THE PARTY” .ITS GOING TO BE BANANAS MAN PRODUCED BY MY DUDE E CHOICE FROM GLITZ AND GLAM MASTERING HOUSE .ITS SOMETHING I KNOW THE CROWD IS GOING TO LIKE BEACAUSE IT BRINGS A POSITIVE FEELING ON THE DANCE FLOOR ,WE BRINGING BACK A SMILE TOO HIPHOP…SM
cutmasterslice How you get the name Cut master slice I first started out as DJ Slice I was known for scratching and mixing and I wanted my name to reflect what I did best. What made you want to become a DJ I was a teen ager and I seen a dj name Johnny o he was great at it so I wanted to follow what he was doing so I made up my mind then I was going to be a DJ I later meet him at a family function great moment for me .
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Your specialty Mixing scratching and making beats I started making beats for my artist I use to work with he had a beat machine so I started playing with it until I mastered it look out for my beats also.
What the hip hop scene like in Cleveland To me the meaning of real hip hop is lost from the DJ to the artist every one is just following the trends we have a lot of talent they just have to do them be original like the Cleveland legends Bone thugs n harmony.
Who are some of the artist you looked up to Krs one Mc shan kool moe d ll cool j George Clintin Booties Collins Roger traoutman
How you get your start on the radio I wanted to take my craft to the next level so I went down to the radio station a pressed them to hire me and they did it took a minute but they knew I was one of the best in the city. Who are you feeling now what artist you can say you broke in your market Travis porter Jezzy I was the first to play that in this market and Im felling Yellow wolf. When are you on the Radio The Party nights Friday and Saturday I get the party going and I am heavy in the Clubs Club Sin every Saturday. What are some of your goals My goal is to get national money not focus on the fame focus on the money and helping talented acts from my city go national. I have reached my ceiling in Cleveland now its time to take on the world. What would they say about cms They would say my mix game and scratching is superb I can mix all music very versatile rock any group of people young old white black don’t matter.
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How much new music you listen to from new artist. I listen to at least 30 artist a week because I got my ears to the streets always looking to break hot music. Who is the last artist to get you excited. Last artist to get me excited snoop dog and Gucci mane he a trend setter he just need to stay out of trouble. What do you want the Streets to know about you I want the streets to know I am a real Dj I am not a push button Dj I don’t sit behind a lap top and look like Im doing taxes two turn tables and a mixer.
How you get your music I get it from the labels and record pools and I search for new music from every where.
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Academic Street Hustler and the new Mixtape hosted by DJ Scream. Album available on iTunes Follow custo on Twitter.com@custo7 Facebook: custoMVH Booking “J vicks”: JVicks700@gmail.com Look out for Custo on tour. For interviews or drops email PRFFirm@gmail.com
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Force The Freshest
Take a second to walk down the path of hip hop’s next authentic superstar. When Force The Freshest hits the studio, he leaves the auto tune at home and uses every lyric that comes out of his mouth to create a movie in the head of the listener. A proud Cape Cod business owner, Force The Freshest also stars as the host of the #1 show on MusicFeen.com. Milk Crate Music can be heard every Monday from 4PM-8PM, covering everything in hip hop from beefs to exclusive releases. You never know what you will hear; it could be a call in from one of the industries or a special guest spot with a porn star. Milk Crate Music is uncensored radio at its finest. What’s next for Force? The Milk Crate Marauder. This will be Force The Freshest’s 2nd album and because he received so much love off of his debut release Milk Crate Music, Force has decided to make this album free for fans. Soulful beats, mixed with positive vibes, and a few surprises added in, the Milk Crate Marauder will be Force’s best and biggest project to date. Rubbing elbows with legends is something Force has gotten used to, performing along with some of today’s hottest hip-hop stars including Slaughterhouse, Cassidy, Ace Hood, Fabolous, DJ Khaled, Maino, Styles P, Freeway, Jim Jones, Yo Gotti, and Joe Budden. To find out more about Force The Freshest please visit the sites below. SM
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Buck Smooth
how u came up with the name buck smooth I came up with the name cause it describes my personality to the t! I’m smooth most of the time, the ladies love me & i can walk into a room & fit in where ever i go. Now when that microphone is in my hand thats when buck comes out,if you cross the line & get on some silly shit thats when buck comes out. like sosa dont you ever fuck me then Buck wilds out! what made you start rapping Well always loved music, my pops & moms played music all day they had all the classic albums. then my pops brought me my 1st 12 in vynil spoony gee i will never forget it, i played that shit all day! summer time jams at the park i used to just stand there all day & watch the dj spin i was fascinated, all i wanted to do was be behind the ropes & learn how to dj & rap. then my big cousin Danny Atherton a very well known drummer in the industry started touring with every one that was hot in the new jack swing era: keith sweat, guy bobby brown, new edition, levert the list goes on & on .he used to take me to the shows & have me backstage with all the stars. i’m talking Madison square garden & shit,i said to myself this is me, i gotta do this one day! And the day is here i’m next up. whats your upcoming projects I host a bi weekly hip hop podcast on thesession.net with kreepy k pullit. The session also does my mix cds. I got “get money rap vol1” available for free download at Thesession.net. im working on “get money rap vol 2” the songs are done just puttin the cd together its gonna be the Lambo flo edition. i’m starring in a independent film titled “somebody gotta die” its gonna be released on dvd . I dropping my independent album “welcome to cool world” on my Label Kaked out Ent in feb im about ta heat up the winter. i also got my magazine im starting called Dimez inc i got some of the hottest exotic females you gonna see. And im working on the Moe Money project & Mr Indiana project 2 independent artist thats about ta hurt the game. Im keeping busy im rap hustlin like my homie kia shine would say..what up kinfolk doggy on it. SM
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Bear
Both Buhd and Bear Clezzy also known as the Gwop Team were born in Mississippi. So you wonder how they
landed in Cape Cod Massachusetts. Gang life and constant bouts with the law forced their concern families to relocate them to the quite little State seem like the answer for a safer and brighter future, For Buhd the Ceo of Errrthang Ent. all that was on his mind was the come up. Many artist dream of being a boss how ever Buhd has business man all in his blood. Buhd and Clezzy have taken their friendship and layed a foundation down that you have to respect. Their Errrthang label houses their ambition to make it big and make there home town know that they have not for got where they came from, yet at the same time they also put on for the Cape and the entire New England market. On any given weekend Buhd is in and out of the Clubs promoting events with some of Hip hop biggest names. How ever Buhd is first to say it is time for the world to know who Buhd and Clezzy are and the labels other artist Superstar Da Prince,ATM Boi’z and a few new additions. Buhd has his eyes on being the next great label exec. with features with industry vets the Gwop Team is preparing their second mixtape(Gwop Team 2) and going on the Streets Mos who the hottest in the street Tour . labels would be smart to snatch them up before their asking price is out of reach because Buhd see’s the money in HD Buhd and Clezzy are definitely Streets Mos Wanted they have page id the skills to match the hustle and remember who told you first. SM twitter.com/ERRRTHANG youtube.com/Errrthangtv facebook.com/errrthang soundclick.com/errrthang
Twan Da Dud
What makes Twan the dude different from other artist is pure determination. A lot of artist believes they are going to make it for Twan feels he has to make it no other option.
Twan is not afraid to get in your face and let you know he is the best to do it and more advance then the next. Last
issue we asked why is Twan not signed. Twan with a confidence of a industry vet looked me dead in my eyes and said “I am signed “I am signed to the streets to the grind. With that confidence Twan proceeded to move like very few independent artist have. Every other day you heard of another accomplishment. Weather it was being featured on the Top Blog Websites, or hanging out with the hottest artist in the streets Twan played the part of the next big thing. Cocky or confident Twan a mixture of both with a splash on confidence passion and emotion. If you know Twan you know he is a rider he represents the Bronx like the greats have before him. The difference is Twan is a product of the street he embraces the street as his second home. Ask the movers and shakers have they heard of Twan da Dude and you will hear more yes then no. Twan feels he is what every label need a true super star. Twan feels he is a super star nothing short of that. If you don’t think so give him ten minutes and he will break it down as if he was pitching a product in essence he is the product. I was not a fan at first however he won me over on will. Some people going to win by any means and Twan is that type. Twan is part of the Mos wanted list because he refuses not to be. Twan will tell you he deserves to be first. Twan confidence is not based on just the talk or hype. Twan has over 200 songs six mixtapes done and still cooking up new songs by the minute. Think of Tupac yeah I can hear it now he is not Tupac, sure however he has the work ethics and the catalog of the great one. Put twan in the studio for six hours you will have no less than six songs. Twan has a advantage other artist don’t, he feels he is destine to be great it was God that choose him. So labels execs if you want a New York Jeezy type don’t be the last to the party Twan the Dude is a sound investment. SM
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