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“FREESTYLE LOVE”

INDEPENDENT FILM WRITTEN & DIRECTED BY: MAURICE PARAMORE

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Maurice Paramore South jersey Independent filmmaker INTERVIEW BY: DEMETRIUS MIMS ALL PHOTOS PROVIDED BY: DREAM BOY VISION $

“I have directed over 40 Music video’s for many Indie artist. I’ve done some video work for CNN, CAMRON, MIMS but mostly local artist.” -Maurice Paramore

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UIRM: First, I would like to thank you for being true to the art form that so many of else love and call Hip Hop Culture. I find your music compositions full of pure passion for the art. So I'm truly looking forward to see the films you create for us to see. Please explain to our readers who is Maurice Paramore AKA M.L.? Maurice Paramore AKA M.L. is an hip hop artist and music/film director who likes his work to reflect the passion he has for the art. I am all about creating work that is heartfelt and/or just real. I like to tell everyday stories that people can relate to whether it’s through film or music. I like my work to reflect my fun side as well as my serious side. I think people find that my art is genuine because it comes from a genuine person.

UIRM: How many albums have you released and what was the process like releasing an album as an Independent? I have released one album and 2 mixtapes. My first album called True was a special album to me that I think people still appreciate to this day. I now have my second album called “Unlocked Diary” coming out in April. This is my most personal record and the fact that it’s been like 4 years since my first album, I wanted my fans to get an understanding of where I been for sometime and hear the growth in my music. I am also working on my 3rd album called “Radio Box” coming out in the summer The reason for two albums in one year is to kind of get my fans caught up on my music. And the fact I got that feeling back!

UIRM: How long have you been composing songs and do you remember the first song you ever recorded? Can you tell our readers what that experience was like. I started out as a Dj when I was around 13. My mother bought me some turntables and I found myself freestyling over instrumental records I would buy from the store. Then one day I wrote a song and I recorded my first record on TAPE. We had a one track recorder and you had to record the whole song on ONE TAKE. I think that process sharpened my skills an artist because you didn’t have the luxury of multiple tracks to record. You had one shot to get the whole song right. I think that ended up helping me become a better performer. However, that experience was the first time I was able to express myself through music being a little shy kid at the time. 7

WWW.UNCUTINDIERADIOMAG.INFO UIRM: The content in your music is rare compared to most artist coming out today. I listen to your music and hear an EMCEE. What messages or pictures are you trying to paint for your listeners with your music? I think artist get caught up on trying to tell other peoples stories and lifestyles. I am trying to show people that you can tell your story no matter what it is. It’s a kid out there waiting to hear an artist that they can relate to. My content is different because I come from a different place then most artist that usually come from the inner city. I lived in all white towns where I was the only black, I lived in mixed race towns, and then went to college where there were people from all walks of life. I think my different environments gave me a sense of how big this world really is, so , I try to represent that in my music. I can talk about my experiences in Camden then come back with a song where I am partying with white people, and I think people see the versatility in my music.

UIRM: When doing research for this interview I see that you are directing video's and working on a film. When did you decide to start directing and why? When I was in college I was really focused on my music, but at the time I had no visuals to go with my songs. Someone introduced me to the communications department at the school where they made videos and commercials and all that. I know I needed a video so I took up Communications as a major, took out a camera and shot my own video even though I didn’t know what I was doing at the time. After that I did a couple more for myself and started to get better at it. I did one video for an artist and friend of my name Legacy and from there it started to become a passion and finally turned into a business.

UIRM: How many video's have you directed and for what artist? I have directed over 40 Music video’s for many Indie artist. I’ve done some video work for CNN, CAMRON, MIMS but mostly local artist. UIRM: What is your approach when it comes to developing concepts for music video's and films? It’s all about the lyrics for me. The lyrics are like the script to a movie. So, without a good song and lyrics how good can the actual video be. I listen to the lyrics over and over and say what’s a good way to paint this picture? What is the artist trying to say and then I come up with scenes and a theme for the whole video. When it comes to films I like to write about real life themes, something that has heart or something that I am familiar with. I’m very observant so I just watch people and listen to their stories and that’s how films come to me at times. UIRM: What are the responsibilities of a music video and film director? For both of them you are the person who makes the engine run. For music videos, you must find locations, write treatments/concepts, direct and edit the videos. With film you have even more responsibilities because you are dealing with more people. I can shoot and edit a music video by myself, but film you have multiple actors and crew, budgets and more so you have to juggle all these things. You have to make sure the script is tight, make sure you have the right actors, and make sure everyone is on the right page. UIRM: What is the hardest thing about being a director of a music video and film? With film, the hardest thing is scheduling and dealing with many different personalities and egos. Scheduling is hard cause you may have to get 15 people at the same place at the same time.

WWW.UNCUTINDIERADIOMAG.INFO Also, as a director you have the ultimate vision, but you have to understand actors and crew have ideas too, so it’s finding a medium between the two. The director makes the set run, so it’s important to demand the respect of the set and have people believe in your vision. With videos, the hardest thing is getting an artist to feel comfortable in front of the camera. Sometimes you almost have to turn them into actors when they may just be used to making records, not acting in front of the camera. UIRM: Do you find any similarities in creating an album and creating a film? Also, what are some of the similarities if any? I think the creative aspect is the same in that they are both a process. There are steps to both of them. You have to write songs like you write the script. You have to record the songs like you record the actors. The big difference is that with film, it more of a collaborative art. You need actors to play parts and crew to help out with equipment where music I can produce the music, write and record the whole album myself. UIRM: What's your feature film about and who's starring in the movie? My first INDIE film is called Freestyle love. It’s about a college student who by being a talented rapper gets caught up with some local gangsters who bet money on rap battles. Wanting nothing to do with the battles or gangsters, he must find a way to survive, graduate, 9

and win a battle he wanted no parts of in the first place. It’s a story about how hip hop, love and loyalty cross paths. The movie stars T-Dot, Thomas Randolph, Andrew “Steezo” Banks, Garno Pean, and Daira Guerra. URIM: Who wrote the script for the movie and how long did take to write? I wrote the script and it took me 3 weeks to write Freestyle Love. I think me being a “hip hop head” before doing films and videos it was easy for me to tell that kind of story for the fact that I’ve been into music since I was young. Other wise it takes a few months to get a script to where you want it. UIRM: When is your projected release date for this film and will there be a soundtrack coming out with the film? The film is available on DVD now and can be found on my website www.dreamboyvision.com and many local stores and mom and pop spots. There is also a soundtrack that can be found on my website which has some great music inspired by the film. UIRM: What are you goals for this film project and when will you be shooting your next film? My plan is to bring awareness to this film and my company Dream Boy Vision Productions as a whole. When you don’t have a major studio backing you, it’s all about being smart,

WWW.UNCUTINDIERADIOMAG.INFO strategic, fearless and finding different avenues to get your work out there. I think it’s a challenge to get an INDIE film out to the world but there are ways to do so. Also, I just finished writing my next film. I am still working on the title but it’s a really good story that I am excited to start working on. I won’t speak on what it’s about, but I will start shooting it this April for a late year release! UIRM: Well UIRM would like to thank you for this interview and wish you much success with all your projects. Before we complete this interview. How can companies and artist get in contact with you for your talented services and if you can tell our readers what type of services your Dream Boy coming offers? Go to my website @ www.dreamboyvision.com and there you can see some of our work. We do music videos, films, commercials, weddings, events and more. On my website you can get full list of our services and you can contact me through there. Also my number is (609) 280- 5121. I would like to thank you for having me and shout out to all my fans and people who are supporters of Dream Boy Vision.

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