Volume II
Issue III
Songwriter/Producer
Cashiz Cavollii Producer
Roman Davis
DJ Of The Month
DJ Tracy Levine
Content
5 DJ Of The Month
DJ Tracy Levine
27 Songwriter/Producer
Cashiz Cavollii
15 Producer
Roman Davis
21 Product of the month
Alto Speakers
· Now Katt Williams has been getting in trouble for years. But who would have ever thought that Katt Williams would get beat up by a teenager…WTF! · Ok…now I’m a parent too…and I know kids can just take off at times. Buttttt….you can not tell me that the parent that allowed their kid to get so close to a gorilla’s cage to fall in isn’t a WTF moment. Then they shot and killed the gorilla even though the gorilla didn’t hurt the kid…WTF! · Samsung’s exploding phones. Enough said… WTF! · Who would ever believe a skinny white dude would walk into an all-black church, have church with these people, then gun down 9 people in cold blood. Then the cops who arrested him would take him to get some dinner before taking him to jail. And on top of all that…he has the audacity to bargain trying to get the death penalty taken off the table for his trial…WTF!
2016 WTF! This year has been a hell of a year. Some events this year has had me shaking my head in bewilderment, confusion, and just wondering WTF! The only way to absorb this year is believing it’s just a horrible dream and I can’t wait to wake up. So here are some of my WTF moments: · The year kicked off with the death of David Bowie…WTF. David Bowie was one of those musicians that crossed over multiple genres of music. And just when we started to get over that loss then we lost Maurice White. Earth Wind and Fire will NEVER be the same without Maurice. And then just when we think it couldn’t get any worse…then we lost Prince. Who would have thought…one of the greatest entertainers alive and a musical genius… Prince…would die of an overdose of prescription drugs…WTF! Especially, after Michael Jackson went the same way...WTF WTF WTF! Then as we are still in disillusion and mourning over Princes’ death when another shocker to end the year…George Michaels…WTF WTF WTF WTF!
· More black men were murdered by the hands of white men wearing the Law Enforcement uniforms that they took an oath to ‘Protect and Serve’ ALL people. Unfortunately, we have become used to that part. So, that’s no shocker that a few bad white cops are still murdering black youths and men. The part that’s a WTF is the fact now their deaths/ murders were caught on video and publicized. And a jury still came back and acquitted these men every time. · Who would have thought…a reality TV star, racist, egomaniac, opportunist, womanizer, with pending rape charges would be elected to become the 45th President of the United States of America….WTF WTF WTF! And white women, one of the most vocal community for women’s rights and humanity were the main group that truly put this man in office…WTF to the 10th power. There were some great moments of 2016. My main two great things that happened in 2016: · We finally had a woman running for President. I still, for the life of me, not get why people hated Hillary Clinton. On her worst day, she would have been a hell of a lot better than Donald “Chump” Trump on his best day.
· FINALLY, more and more people are speaking out against this mumble rap now called Hip Hop. I can only hope and dream that one day soon we will get back to music that actually means something. My final thoughts for 2016… I, for one, am soooo ready for 2016 to be over. But with Donald “Chump” Trump as president…I must admit that I’m worried. I’m worried as a minority and as a woman. This man’s entire campaign was ran on the hatred of me and people that look like me. Where do I fit…Living in a Trump World? But at the same time, this was a needed wake up call. There were a lot of people that hid their hatred for people of color and racism. Trump brought this to the forefront. Those hidden feelings finally came to light and uncovered the myth that racism was dead. And I’m sure there were friendships lost due mainly from this election. My hopes for 2017 is for the music to continue moving towards music of substance and meaning. This world to move towards peace and harmony. People to start communicating positively with each other. I know it sounds like a fantasy…but hey…one can dream.
Co Editor in Chief Teresa Edwards
“I love the act of mixing recor
rds, it’s a high like no other.�
DJ Tracy Levine: I’m not sure there was
ever a turning point, to be honest. Growing up as the child of two professional dancers, I was always around it in the studio. I started dancing at age 6. Oddly enough, we never really had music on in the house, since they were always around it in our dance studio, wherever we lived. I sought out places to go dancing from age 13, got a fake ID, and hit the clubs... lol...
P&E family, we caught up with one of the baddest and most talented female DJ’s in the game. Her name is Tracey Levine aka DJ Tracy Levine aka HouseCat. (She plays house music and have lots of cats!) Check out her bio… Tracy Levine is 52 years old and lives in Atlanta. She goes by DJ Tracy Levine aka HouseCat. She’s been spinning since 1989. She plays several styles of house music; deep, soulful, Afro, tribal, Chicago, tech, underground, no mainstream sounds. Reworks of old R&B or blues tracks into house - a big favorite. She loves chunky bass, soulful vocals, anything she would want to dance to. She’s also an artist; portraits, mixed media, and illustration. From a family of professional ballroom dancers, she was a teacher from the age of 13 up until around 30. She grew up in England. Her father is British and her mother is American. Both are still teaching now, in their seventies and eighties. She has a dance studio at my home but she prefers to hit the clubs and events to dance, often! Without further ado, miss Tracey Levine!
P&E: What was the turning point that solidified your love for music?
I became obsessed with watching the DJ’s play and watched every move. Obsessed with understanding how it worked and absorbing it to try myself once I was able to get near someone with gear who would let me touch it. Easier said than done. When I eventually did make a willing friend, I became quite frustrated, it was a LOT harder than it looked. DJ’s used turntables, with pitch (speed) controls, and there were no laptops, no cheating, you had to manually make the songs the same speed. That part was easier than learning how to hear properly, so I could figure out if the song was too fast or slow, and adjust it accordingly. Nowadays, there is sync feature with DJ software, which makes it simple, and makes the tracks identical speed with the push of a button. I personally have never used software, or a laptop to spin. I use CD’s still, this method works for me, I have a system. To each his own! .
P&E: How did you get started DJ’ing?? DJ Tracy Levine: Someone posted a
classified ad for a DJ (practically unheard of today, it’s all who you know kinda thing...) I showed up and auditioned. A DJ who also auditioned and had lots of experience, told the owner to hire me, that I was good. I then fell into a really major gig after about 6 mos. There is a famous Atlanta club called Club 112. It was here for many, many years. The
radio pop and hip hop. I can’t play that. Gotta be underground for me!
P&E: What genre of music would you classify yourself in and why you choose to do this genre of music?
DJ Tracy Levine: House, baby!! Deep and
soulful are my favorite styles. I also really love Afro house (from South Africa), tribal and a wide variety of other house styles. There’s just so many kinds and so much good music to pick from! I also love to play chill-out, downtempo, trip hop, lounge music if ever the setting presents itself.
DJ got fired after a fight with a customer. They needed someone immediately. I was friends with someone involved with the record pool here, Dixie Dance Kings. He said, “We need a DJ there, they have all the records, you wanna do it?” I told him, “I don’t know that music at all, but I’ll give it a shot!” It was all hip hop, R&B, Miami bass and New Jack Swing music. Packed to the gills. The first two hours on the first night were torture some. They stared at me until I finally fell into a groove. Then it was on…a great gig. I played there 4 nights a week for a year. After that I worked in countless other clubs. I wanted to play dance music. I played in many straight and gay clubs. Which became where I spent the majority of 15 years playing for gay men, the most fun crowd imaginable. They lived for beautiful music, with vocals, and new music. That scene isn’t the same today, unfortunately, music wise. It’s very top 40, diva anthems, even
I choose to play this because dancing is my first love and it’s the music I love to dance to. It’s deep, spiritual, and I need those elements. It’s all a meditative process for me, both dancing and playing music. I have a deep faith in God, and dancing is my means of worship. I think music is very powerful, and spirit moves within it, if you allow yourself to connect in that way. I’m fortunate to be a part of this wonderful house music community, where people all know each other, we are like family. Several hundred of us, we see each other at these events every weekend, for years now! It’s quite incredible. Amazing dancers and amazing DJ’s. It’s the best scene I’ve ever found. Wish I’d discovered it sooner, here. I go once or twice a weekend, depends on what’s on, even if I’m exhausted, dancing to and listening to house music is a transformative experience, every time. It’s great exercise and it heals the mind, body and spirit! If you’re looking to have a fantastic experience, check out one of these recurring house events here: Tambor Party, currently held at Wildpitch, monthly. The Gathering, held every first Saturday at The Music Room, Free Ur Soul, monthly at Stagga Lee’s, The House Atlanta, held weekly on Sundays, also at Stagga Lee’s (Moreland Ave) Everything can be found by doing a Facebook or Google search. Well worth it, and if you are only familiar with classic, older house, or aren’t familiar
at all??? I say, step out of your comfort zone and come see what it’s about. It’s pretty magical. No other word for it. There vibes are insane!!
P&E: Who is your favorite DJ, and why? DJ Tracy Levine: Goodness, I couldn’t pick just one. however, I have many favorites.
Many are fantastic producers, who also happen to be amazing DJ’s (not all great producers are great DJ’s..)
every track and apparently, lots of big name DJ’s plan every track in their sets... no thank you.) That would take the fun out of it for me. It’s organic, watching the response, weaving a set together as you go, winging it, that was always my method…and it works well for me. That mythical “journey” people refer to, that is really a thing... an experienced DJ who can take me on one…on the dance floor…nothing better!!
Some local ones, DJ Kemit, incredible producer and mind blowing DJ. He’s in my top 3.
P&E: What areas do you need to improve
Kai Alce, Mike Zarin, Cullen Cole, Ron Pullman (aka Atl’s Godfather of House), Andrew Marriott, DJ Pierre, Kevin Owens, Selectress Mizzkae (NYC), Stan Zeff, Salah Ananse, Ant B, Yusef Terry...... Toooo many to name. This city is dripping with INCREDIBLE house music DJ’s.
DJ Tracy Levine: I’d say not having the
Jamie 3:26, DOC Martin, Louie Vega, Dennis Ferrer, Corduroy Mavericks, Mark Farina, Osunlade, that’s a few of the well-known producers I had the chance to catch here in the past year or two, that blew me away. and that’s just a fragment. We are so lucky to have spots here owned by DJ’s, that bring in the heat, Music Room, WildPitch, and the recurring monthly house events that consistently book top national and international talent, I have literally lost count of the incredible names I’ve had the chance to hear and dance to.
P&E: What is your greatest strength as a DJ and why?
DJ Tracy Levine: Definitely my background as
a dancer. It is what moved me to become a DJ. I play music that I would want to dance to and it allows me to choose tracks that make sense mixed with one another, because I am focused on what aspects of the song, the bassline, that people are moving to. It also allows me to read the crowd and I really never plan what I’m going to play. That’s a skill that develops over years. It’s really important to pay attention to your dance floor. Not everyone does! lol (lots of young DJ’s coming up who plan
in as a DJ, and why?
use of the technology. I got out of spinning for about 8 years, to get clean and reboot. I became quite the party girl. When I decided I wanted to get back in it, I found a deal on 2 early model Pioneer CDJ-200’s and a flight case for $300 total. A steal. It’s served me well since 2012. These players take only CD’s and MP3 discs, and I play CD’s. I’ve never actually owned a laptop! lol. I have a desktop. These CDJ’s are not USB capable, but I was recently gifted an older model Serato box, to hook up to a laptop if and when I decide to make the jump. I’m in no rush. I’m quite comfortable using CD’s, but it sure would be nice to have access to all my files at once. The down side of that...TOO MUCH MUSIC. I have so much. Music is so easy to acquire now, it’s easy to end up with thousands and thousands of songs you never play. I have entirely too much, and every so often I have to go through and delete a bunch of stuff I downloaded and never played. Not a terrible problem to have, considering how expensive a hobby it was when vinyl ruled. I was very fortunate to be really good friends with several Billboard reporting club jocks, back then, who got stacks of promotional vinyl in the mail, daily. The record promoters would send them, and then bug the DJ’s by phone to chart their records. That was a fascinating
thing to comprehend, how all that results in the Billboard charts we still see today. Only working jocks in certain markets were chosen to report and compiled cumulative charts to reflect what was working in the clubs. Which ultimately would mean success or failure for a song. And would hopefully generate sales by being charted. These guys would get several copies of records and I would be gifted with massive stacks of free vinyl. If I’d ever had to buy all the records I ended up with, I’d never have become a DJ. $5 up to $10 or more for an import release, expensive hobby!
P&E: If you could go back in time, what would I do differently?
DJ Tracy Levine: Way less partying, 20/20
hindsight is perfect...lol. But, I learned a lot and it’s made me who I am today. I’d be less fearful of making mistakes, I’d say. I’m a perfectionist, so I’d always played it pretty safe when playing in public. I’m far more brave now.
P&E: What advice would you give to younger talent coming up?
DJ Tracy Levine: Be humble. VERY im-
portant. Learn from everyone you encounter, in the area of music you wish to pursue. Have a backup plan. Do not count on this to be your bread and butter. Even when it is paying well, there is no real guarantee of steady income with nightclubs or events. It’s far more enjoyable if you’re not struggling to survive. PRACTICE. Goodness. Can not stress that enough. Even if you are very good and experienced, it makes all the difference. Brand yourself, and create a social media presence that is positive and uplifting. Always be aware of your words on a public forum. People remember the bad stuff, be kind, and again, be humble. Humility is a beautiful thing.
P&E: What are the rewards and challenges
of being a female in a male dominated industry?
DJ Tracy Levine: It’s definitely a male domi-
nated industry. There are many fantastic female DJ’s in this city and thankfully we are getting more opportunities. It definitely is still very skewed to male lineups. One of my favorite DJ’s, and favorite people, James Thues, aka DJ One Five, regularly has female DJ’s on. All the time! I have yet to hear a bad female DJ. Ok, that’s a lie, I did hear one... but she was drop dead gorgeous so I’m sure that’s why all the hype. I was expecting her to be so good, she was very successful in the scene here at the time. One of the favorite comments I heard in regard to booking a girl because she’s hot looking, “I never went out to dance to the way someone looks!” Yeah, I guess in larger markets there are plenty of gorgeous chicks, without the skills, working a lot. Here, not so much! You gotta know what you’re doing. DJ Deb, Atl’s OG female house DJ, Tora Torres, Vicki Powell, DJ Bri, Rasyrious, Luv Locs, that’s just a few names of incredibly talented females playing in the house scene. There are countless others in other scenes, that have serious chops, or they aren’t playing! Ree De La Vega, open format, works all the time. Arguably one of the most successful working DJ’s in the city. I’d say, it is definitely harder to get the respect at first, but not impossible. Apologies if I left anyone out in any of my DJ lists, not intentional, too many great DJ’s here, truth!! I’m surrounded by greatness.
P&E: What’s your ultimate goal as a DJ? DJ Tracy Levine: Simple, and the same as it always was. I love the act of mixing records, it’s
a high like no other. And I love playing music for people and seeing them dance to music I love to dance to myself. I never had any desire to be a producer or to be famous. I’ve been around long enough now that I’m quite well known, but that was never why I did it. I get a spiritual high from both dancing and spinning, when it all falls into place, there really is no feeling like it in the world.
P&E: Do you have music available for purchase or listening?
DJ Tracy Levine: I am not a producer so
none for purchase. I do have mixes online, on several sites. Search for DJ Tracy Levine on Podomatic.com (my favorite mixes are there), Mixcloud, Hearthis.at and I have one on Soundcloud. There are download links on all but Mixcloud.
Side note: My recordings are not what I play in the clubs. They are done at home, after a night out dancing, I come home, hit record. It’s random, chilled, much more so than my club style. Great to relax to.
P&E: How can people contact you? DJ Tracy Levine: I’m on Facebook as Tracy
Levine, no artist page, just personal but I will have to break down eventually and get one. My page is nearly full! My goal is to continue to play music! And dance TILL I drop!
“There’s nothing to lose because all that I am is the music.”
friends Jason Duncan and Ian McCall were his first mentors. He learned from them what it took to produce music, and professionally package/brand artwork of any kind. Roman also started to produce videos through Alex Areis. After three years of living and cooperating with Ian and Jason, Roman found another mentor who would take him to the next level in music production. Daryl Thompson was a well-known guitar player, song writer and Grammy winner for the famous hit, “It could have been you.”
P&E family, we caught up with this young man (Roman Davis) that is doing some amazing work in film and music. He’s from the ATL but his music journey is taking him to some fascinating places around the world. Check out his bio… Roman Davis Mission Statement: To explore new ideas of emotional connection through artistic expression. Roman Davis is a musician and video producer from Atlanta, Georgia. At the age of 12, Roman started learning to play the saxophone in elementary school. A year later, Roman quit band class but went on to play his instrument in church up to the age of 17 years old. By the time Roman started high school, he was playing after school with two of his friends who were members of the jazz band. Together they played at several different churches and were sometimes compensated. Over the years, Roman’s skill had increased, but despite the fact that his talent was evolving, he joined the Marine Corps after graduating high school in 2002. For several years, he had not played music consistently. In 2012, long after leaving the military, Roman was inspired to make music again. He started to not only play the saxophone, but also started to write lyrics and compose music. His
In 2014, Roman moved in with Daryl and his family to start recording an album. Together they wrote and recorded ten different songs. A few months later, Daryl died-but Daryl had told Roman that he was going to die, that he must finish the project and get that music out for the world to hear. From that time on, Roman has dedicated himself to music like never before. Now, he studies music and film production full-time, working on personal projects as well as doing commissioned work for different clients. Roman has started a YouTube channel, website, and blog with the intent of combining both productions of film and music in order to convey a message through media. In the last year, he produced over 20 different artistically inspired films, documentaries of constructive activities, involving several communities. Roman’s greatest and ongoing accomplishment is the process of becoming a professional musician, while documenting his journey to different countries to experience the many colors of music and art. When he finally takes a break from being hunched over some musical instrument or computer screen, Roman likes to go on wild extravagant adventures (mainly outdoors frequently in extreme conditions) to find inspiration for more creative ideas. Roman mainly shoots (cinematography) and designs film. He typically writes music to use in his films. Over 4 years, Roman has been learning from others that teach him skills, as well as solitude study to
officially get started with making music. It was 2013 when I made a decision to start buying my own production equipment. At the time, I was living with two friends of mine who were already producing music on their own and introducing me to production music. In 2013, we move into a 4-bedroom house and made a full basement into a fully functional recording studio.
P&E: What genre of music would you
classify yourself in and why you choose to do this genre of music?
Roman Davis: I make any type of music
that I can feel at the time. I’m not locked into a specific genre. However, I make R&B and Hip Hop. I prefer Rock which is why I train constantly on the guitar.
P&E: Besides being an artist, what else learn the skills.
P&E: What was the turning point that solidified your love for music?
Roman Davis: At the age of 14, I had
been playing saxophone for about 2 years. One day, I was playing at my father’s church where I been playing at that time for 3 month. The band and I was playing along with the singing. Suddenly I came face to face with that critical moment. The moment when you start playing the instrument without thought. I was playing music from what I felt. No matter what I played, it all made since. I was in sync with the moment and it felt good.
P&E: Tell us a little bit about the start of your musical career. How and when did you get started?
Roman Davis: It took me some years to
do you do as it relates to music?
Roman Davis: Around the same time
in 2013, I entered into the production and filming of videos. Since then I have been experimenting with film and photography as well as sound engineering. And of course, this is all to one day bring music and sound together.
P&E: Who are your musical influences and why?
Roman Davis: I would have to say art-
ists like Miles Davis, Jimi Hendrix, and my friend who passed away two years ago, Daryl Thompson. The reason I like artists like them is because of the fact they are out of the box. Far from the traditional. They all brought a new sound that was never again to reproduced. I intend on doing something that is unique and my own personality. Art-
ists like these inspire me to create music like myself. Which I believe is the main function of work put into art. For one to have a conduit in which feelings and ideas can be expressed in a beautiful way.
P&E: Who have you worked with? Roman Davis: Within the past 3 years I’ve had
the honor of working with the Daryl Thompson. We recorded several different tracks which I am currently still working on. I’ve also had the pleasure of a mentorship with Bobby Irving Witch it to be continued.
P&E: Who would you love to work with and why?
Roman Davis: I would have loved to work with
Prince because I admire the fact that he was his own producer and for the most part his own manager. I have the need to learn the Ins and Outs of the music business and how to get the most out of One’s Own work. So now it is impossible to work with Prince, of course. However, my main focus is to find those who are the masters of their own craft.
P&E: Who is your favorite producer and why? Roman Davis: I’m not really sure on who my
favorite producer is right now. I would study all the ones who resemble my main Focus. Which is how to make a living in the music industry while being yourself.
P&E: What do you consider your greatest
strength when it comes to music and why?
Roman Davis: The greatest strength I have
in the music industry is my passion and love for
music as a whole. This love is what allows me to dedicate myself to the process to the degree in which I am dedicated. And for that I am able to take the biggest risks in order to the way I am. And of course, there’s nothing to lose because all that I am is the music.
P&E: What do you consider your greatest area to improve when it comes to music and why?
Roman Davis: My greatest area to im-
prove is simply the management of my thoughts. Transcend thought and become present in the moment. With any creative undertaking, the most important thing is to release the desire for a specific outcome. To simply act as a vehicle, set to transports fire from Heaven to Earth.
P&E: If you can go back in time, what would you tell your younger self to do differently?
Roman Davis: Of course, if I could go
back in time I would tell my younger self to focus on the music. However, it was because of my younger self that I’m here today. Because the things that got us here were the things that we experienced up until now.
P&E: What advice would you give to the young talents coming behind you?
Roman Davis: I would tell young talents
to focus on art. Focus on your own development and keep others in your life focusing on theirs. And together, we will achieve the great works in our lives. Whatever that may be.
P&E: What are the rewards and challenges for you in the music business?
P&E: How can people contact you? Roman Davis: Romanantony258@gmail.com
Roman Davis: The biggest reward is to know
that you’re making a positive impact in society. To know that you have voice influences people. The biggest reward is being able to make a difference where you see you want to make a difference. My personal reward would be to improve the quality of life for people who want change. The biggest challenge I have is my own personal demons that I must overcome.
P&E: What’s your ultimate goal in this music game and why?
Roman Davis: My ultimate goal is to impact
listeners on a visceral level. I want to deliver direct and calculated messages that inspire The Listener in one way or another. I am out-of-thebox in some way or another. The melody must enchant and the lyrics must hypnotize.
P&E: What are you working on now? Roman Davis: Right now, I’m working on a
film project. This project is about the Journey of the artist. I am traveling the globe on a journey to experience/find the voice (the inspiration that make one’s art unique) Will it be released soon? The blog will launch in Jan 1st 2017
P&E: Where can we find your music? Roman Davis: I have a YouTube station (Romanantony258)
There will be a link to my sound cloud on my blog (travelinglights.com)
Facebook: Roman A Davis
Alto Truesonic TS215 15�
” 2-Way Powered Speaker
The Truesonic TS215 strikes an ideal balance between no-compromise acoustic performance, the complete array of features that users demand and outstanding ergonomics and utility—all coupled with a stunning new industrial design. The TS215 is rated at 550 watts continuous, 1100 watts peak output. This high power capability ensures greater output for use in larger spaces, with increased clarity, since the amplifiers won’t “run out of steam” and distort the way less powerful units will. The all-new industrial design is more than just beautiful: the TS215 has five integrated handles, making it easy to pick up in either H or V orientation. Each model also employs professional-grade M10 rigging/ suspension points. The tough, durable cabinets have excellent acoustic properties, while their light weight makes them easy to transport. Because of their cutting-edge, high-efficiency amplifiers, these speakers run at far lower temperatures than conventional amplifiers, even during extended periods of high output. The ground-up design effort for these speakers enabled us to incorporate advanced amplifiers with superior heat-dissipation characteristics, eliminating the need for costly, noisy cooling fans. The result is a powered speaker system that is cleaner, quieter and more reliable. Features Speaker configuration Active/passive:Active Type:Two-way full range LF driver:15” MF driver:N/A HF driver:1” Power Amplifier class:D Wattage:550 cont./1100 peak Mixer/preamp:N/A Audio Frequency response:43Hz - 22kHz Coverage pattern:90 x 60 Max SPL:129 dB Inputs XLR:2 XLR/TRS TRS: TS:N/A
RCA:N/A Output/thru XLR:1 TRS:N/A TS:N/A RCA:N/A SPEAKON:N/A Enclosure Cabinet material:Polypropelene Width:15.6” Height:25.7” Depth:14.1” Weight:32.7 lb.
“My greatest strength is my voice.”
since I’ve known it to be Hip Hop. I was stuck more on people calling it Rap than Hip Hop. But once I got a full understanding of what Hip Hop was at that point I knew I was raised by Hip Hop
P&E: Besides being an artist/songwriter, what else do you do as it relates to music?
Cashiz Cavollii: I also manage quite a few
independent artists and help them structure their labels into a powerful brand.
P & E family, please let us introduce a new, up and coming songwriter and artist we met on the set of the hottest new YouTube sensation show ‘Men Do Talk!’ This young brother gave his story raw and uncut. He is straight out of Portsmouth, Virginia. And he is taking this music scene by storm. You know we had to go deeper to hear what motivated him. So, we caught up with Cashiz to find out what’s up with him.
P&E: How long have you been in the music business?
Cashiz Cavollii: I’ve been in the music
business since 2006 when I was released from prison. I hit the ground running because I was already studying the music business from prison.
P&E: Who have you worked with? P&E: What was the turning point that solidified your love for music?
Cashiz Cavollii: My turning point that solid-
ified my love for music was when I finally came home from prison and was able to put my ideas and thoughts into action.
P&E: What genre of music do you prefer and tell me a little about why you choose to do this genre of music?
Cashiz Cavollii: I’ve worked with artist such as Kevin Gates, August Alaina, multi-platinum producer GoGrizzly who is signed to Warner Chappell Winners Circle and lots of talented music execs and A&Rs
P&E: Who are your musical influences and why?...
Cashiz Cavollii: Nas is my music influence. Cashiz Cavollii: The genre of music I prefer
is Hip Hop. I say Hip Hop because it’s what I was raised up on. I’ve been listening to Hip Hop
I followed Nas since I was 16/17 years old. That was the 90’s era.
P&E: If you can go back in time, what would you tell yourself to do differently and why?
Cashiz Cavollii: I would tell myself to push harder.
P&E: What advice would you give to the young artists and/or producers coming behind you?
Cashiz Cavollii: I would tell them to make
sure the business is right before they travel the world with it.
P&E: What’s your ultimate goal in this music game?
Cashiz Cavollii: My ultimate goal in music is to stay consistent and make great timeless music.
P&E: Who is your favorite producer? Cashiz Cavollii: The “RZA”
P&E: What are you working on now?...
P&E: What do you consider your greatest
Cashiz Cavollii: Right now, I’m working on
strength when it comes to music?
my EP titled “The Introductory of Cashiz Cavollii”.
Cashiz Cavollii: My greatest strength is my voice.
P&E: Are you releasing any new music soon? P&E: What do you consider your greatest area to improve when it comes to music?
Cashiz Cavollii: I would improve my re-
cording. Finding the right engineer for my voice because my voice is so unique.
Cashiz Cavollii: Yes, in the 3rd quarter.
P&E: Where can we find your music? Cashiz Cavollii: I have a mixtape called “Wolf-N-Sheeps Clothing” and I’m currently working on the short film to the mixtape.
P&E: How can people contact you?... Cashiz Cavollii: Cavolliiway@gmail.com Instagram/Cashiz_Cavollii Facebook/CashizCavollii Twitter/CashizCavollii