Saturday, May 12, 2012
@ZelooperZ x CartiAIDS Video
ZelooperZ "The Giant" drops his video CartiAIDS Prod by Nolan The Ninja off the the mixtape Coon In The Room. Check it out after the jump......
ZelooperZ - CartiAIDS from REASpectTheShooter on Vimeo.
@SlimBoyBlue X Im All That
So Ive been in the studio on my grind and I got
to work with a great artist Slim Boy Blue...Dude got a good work ethic in the
studio...also this is the first song I engineered on pro tools
DOWNLOAD
HERE
Darq E Freaker x Danny Brown – Blueberry (Pills & Cocaine)
UK grime producer Darq E Freaker and Detroit’s Danny Brown release the video for their new single Blueberry (Pills & Cocaine). Check it out after the jump.........
Ro Spit Live @ The MMG Concert in Pontiac
So one of the hometown heroes of my city Ro Spit got the chance to open up for the MMG Group at the Silverdome in Pontiac this past weekend. Ro Spit is one of my favorites in Detroit. He's dedicated x motivated which puts him above most artist that don't have that #Ambition. S/O Ro Spit and the whole line up that was there I heard it dope. Check out the video after the jump........
MMG PERFORMS LIVE IN PONTIAC, MI
Big Sean Meets Juan Epstein Video
"Big Sean came by to hang last week and we ended up talking about a lot of stuff – among them his boys’ beef with Kanye over “I Don’t Like” , hangin with Kim and Kanye, and doing Summer Jam 2012." – Peter Rosenberg
Check it out after the jump......
Danny Brown On David Bowie, Ian Curtis & Snoop Dogg
In this interview, Danny Brown talks about rocking a fade like Kid N Play, dancing like Ian Curtis, and performing like David Bowie. Check it out after the jump......
5/5 $5 - Cinco De Mayo With Erica (@TwoDollarTacos)
Well my adventures
this weekend took me places, and I mean PLACES. I did the journalist type thing
and sit in the background enjoy the music and ate these delicious, damn there
better than sex tacos by this angelic women, haha. No exaggeration people. Erica aka Two Dollar Taco Lady had an amazing
event that I loved it was really great. She Blogged about it on her site. I
think somebody need to tell her I need 2 tacos with everything on em STAT! Check
her blog after the jump.........
Via: Two Dollar Tacos
For the very first time $2 Tacos were served
at our very own event!!!
Two Dollar Tacos Cinco de Mayo Fiesta was 8p-12a
at 126 Iron St.! There were fun decorations, drinks, Tacos, friends and a GIANT
PINATA full of adult goodies like shots of every liquor you can imagine, candy
and condoms! What a BLAST! These delicious eats were also available at 2p-2a in
Greektown Detroit on the street side patio of L!V Lounge, 641 Beaubien.
Major THANKS to: My Family and to Cassandra, Kenisha, Sharita, Semika, Briana, Boog, Tenaya, Six Two, Treasure, Flaco of 126 Iron St., Lynda Carter & TeeCee of L!V, The City of Detroit, and each & every person who has ever tried The Original Detroit Style Taco. I do this for My Family and for The City. Looking forward to serving you, Detroit and beyond!
Obie Trice x Bilal - Get Rich Die Trying
Fresh off the long-awaited release of Bottom’s Up comes Get Rich Or Die. Check it out after the jump.......
Black Milk’s (@Black_Milk) Claps&Slaps Tour ep.3 Video
Today we get another episode from Black Milk's Clasp&Slaps series. He drops some knowledege on us about his career in 2012 and his fan base expanding. Check it out after the jump.......
"Today, enjoy the final episode (#3) where you get a behind the scenes look at tour life with Black Milk. He also talks about his career in 2012, his expanding fan base, and drops a couple of hints regarding his next album, hopefully dropping in 2013."
R.I.P. Adam “MCA” Yauch (of Beastie Boys)
RIP to a Hip Hop Legend.....Thoughts x Prayers!
“Beastie Boys” rapper MCA — real name Adam Yauch — has died.
In 2009, MCA announced he was being treated for a cancerous parotid gland and a lymph node. He has since undergone surgery and radiation therapy.
So far, it’s not clear if the death is related to the rapper’s battle with cancer.
Russell Simmons’ website GlobalGrind.com first reported the death. We have spoken to people independently connected to the rapper who also say he is dead.
Yauch co-founded Beastie Boys in 1979 with Mike D, Mix Master Mike, and Ad Roc. The group has won multiple Grammys.
Yauch became a vegan at the recommendation of his Tibetan doctors.
Yauch is survived by his wife and daughter. He was 47. – TMZ
Check out a viedo of him after the jump.......
Motor City Maz (@_Zamar) x Frank Motion (@Frank_Motion) - Lil Liquor
**Hands In Late Pass** S/O Zamar on this one dude is def a must listen in the city of Detroit. He comes through with his lead single off Cruise Control which is dropping soon. Check out the track ft Frank Motion after the jump.......
DNA PRODUCTIONS/ THE LAB INTERVIEW
1. Introduce yourself.
My name
is Dave Whitelaw2. How long have you been working in music?
My first job in the studio as a
musician was in 1987. In 1990 I attended Recording Institute of Detroit and
received my certification in audio engineering & music production. In 1992 I
worked as a intern at The Disk located in East Detroit for 1 year. Afterward I
worked at The Disk as an engineer for 2 years. I also worked multiple
engineering jobs at Thunder Audio starting as a setup technician then to a
monitor engineer and finally to a front of the house engineer. From there I
began working as a freelance engineer at different recording studios until I was
able to have my own studio.3. What's the name of your studio and how long have you been running it?
The name of my studio is DNA Productions. I have been running it since 2005.
4. What artist have you worked with throughout your career?
I have worked in the studio with Lexi; Tisha Campbell; Vicki Winans; Diana Ross, Aretha Franklin; Shawn Harding; Deitrick Haddon; Lowell Pye; and Pam & Dodie. I have played for and toured with George Clinton; Aretha Franklin; Kirk Franklin; John P. Kee; Fred Hammond; The Clark Sisters; Deitrick Haddon; & Chris Jones just to name a few.
4a. What type of music can you record at your studio?
DNA records all styles of music but we specialize in live bands.
5. What programs do you work out of for recording purposes?
Pro-Tools; Logic Audio; Reasons; Studio One; Q-Base; Nuendos; T-Racks; Wavelab; Sound Forge and various plug-ins
5a. What programs do you see as the future?
One of the newer upcoming programs that I see is the Presonus Studio One which is a very powerful digital audio workstation.
6. Being that you are a black entrepreneur in the music game; what are some of the roadblocks that you have encountered?
The main roadblock was getting
up the money to get everything needed to start DNA starting from cables to
headphones to mixers and microphones. It definitely was not an easy task but I
am a witness that when you put God first in everything you do; stay in his will
and listen to ONLY his voice; everything else will fall into place.7. What are your goals in life?
To be able to help people who would normally not get an opportunity to make their dreams come true in the music industry. I am also working to make DNA Productions a success so that my children can take over once they are adults.
8. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
I see DNA Productions as a record label company being able to release projects on a international scale.
9. What advice would you give to up and coming artists and engineers trying to break into this music game?
First and foremost; keep God first in ALL that you do; listen to his voice and his voice only!! I know I mentioned this in one of my other answers but I cannot stress this enough because if I had not followed this then there would not be a DNA Productions! Stay focused and never give up on your faith and your dreams. NEVER stop believing in YOU; no matter how rough it may look or what people are saying. The bible says that faith without works is dead so not only do you have to hold strong to your faith but you must put some action behind your faith. Make sure you do your homework and learn all you can about the business and the industry. The music business is 95% business & 5% music so I admonish people to take time to educate themselves.
Sunday, April 1, 2012
Shyloh - Dead Presidents ft. Don Trip X INTERVIEW
While on my job in the studio I ran into an upcoming Detroit emcee named Shyloh. Besides dude skills and the bang of the song he also obtained a feature from Atlanta rapper Don Trip (check XXL Freshman 2012 cover). Shyloh a good dude and definetely got a good work ethic in the studio so we decided to do an interview and leak the song...Download after the jump
What category is your music?
"My genre of music is hip-hop. I feel like real hip hop music has a purpose or a deeper message to so that's what I try to do with my music."
What does it sound like?
"I describe my sound as like new school mixed with that old school jazz vibe in a way. If you listen to my music, you can tell that I like samples. Music gotta express emotions & I feel like music back in the day had that REAL emotion in it, from the vocals to the actual instruments. That's the type of music I like creating."
What does your music mean?
"My music means everything I stand for. Meaning, Ima speak about real shit on my records, none of that bullshit, cause its a lot of bullshit out there."
What other ventures are you working on?
"To be honest, my main focus is making music. I'm just tryna give the people what they been missing."
What are your goals in life?
"I wanna start my own label one day but man my number one goal in life is simple, I just wanna be successful. My definition of success may not be the same as everybody else's but success to me is being able to provide a comfortable life for me & my fam.
What is the rap game missing the most right now?
"Right now the rap game missing individuality. Cause it's like everybody tryna sound like somebody else, that's why alot of rappers come & go and can't stay relevant."
Where do you plan on being in the next 5 years?
"5 years from now I wanna be in Hawaii recording my second album on some kanye shit.."
How do you intend on breaking into mainstream media?
"By working hard & continuing to develop my sound. The music will speak for itself so with the right promotion I feel like I can capture the mainstream audience too.
Twitter.com/Lohlife
YouTube .com/lohlifetv
Download Shyloh - Dead Presidents ft. Don Trip HERE
Ben Frank My NAME BEN FRANK ALBUM
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Saturday, March 31, 2012
Big Sean Laughs Off Luda-crous Feud, "I Don't Really Care About Ludacris In Any Way"
After getting targeted by Ludacris a few months ago courtesy of the subliminal "Bada Boom" diss track, G.O.O.D. Music's Big Sean assures fans he is still unfazed and unwilling to engage in a rap feud.
In Sean's opinion, his current mainstream buzz has made him an easy target for oncoming rap beefs.
As for Ludacris and some of the new generation of emcees catching heat from their elders, Sean sees it as a ploy to remain relevant rather than any real ill will. "I just think people are trying to get attention," Sean says through a coy smile. "I don't really give a f*ck though. I'm just going to do my thing. I don't really care about Ludacris in any way. It don't even matter. I'm pretty sure he's gonna...nevermind. I do wish much success to him and I hope he continues to be a great rapper." (The Well Versed)
Back in November, Wu-Tang Clan's Ghostface Killah offered his opinion on the Sean/Luda feud.
"It is what it is, it's rap music. I'm not trying to get into any little kid sh*t. You know what I mean," he said in an interview. "I'm a grown man, B. You know what I mean? Grown men do grown men things. We don't got no time. We gotta get this money, man. Unless these n*ggas are already sitting on it, you know what I mean, but enough of that. You know what I mean? We should be getting at the real enemy, you know what I mean? That had us oppressed for all those years. Not at each other right now." (Montreality)
A week prior, Ludacris released a visual to his subliminal "Bada Boom" 1.21 Gigawatts mixtape record.
"Bada Boom" has been getting a lot of attention lately. The buzz started when everyone realized what Ludacris was talking about. The so-called "beef" even got explained in an animated video, and despite the fact that Big Sean denied any sour feelings on his part, this doesn't seem like something that's going to die down by itself, especially now that the mixtape track that started it all has its own video. (Complex)
Prior to the music video, Big Sean addressed the highly-discussed perception of Luda dissing him and Young Money artist Drake.
"A lot of people thought Drake made that [Supa Dupa flow up] and this was new, and Drake was like, 'I could trace that back to Big Sean actually on his mixtape. That's where I first heard it. I think that's where a lot of emcees got it from.' That's what Drake said. So people was telling me, 'This is your flow.' And I'm like, 'Alright -- I'm pretty sure it was done before [Luda] but I'm just saying where it came from now. We talkin' about now -- I'm not trying to debate and say, 'I was the first to do this ever.' I'm just saying that's just where it was between us. So [some interviewers] asked me, 'What's a good example of [the Supa Dupa flow] and what's a bad example of it?' And I think I said [Luda's] 'balloons' line. But I'm telling you this was over a year ago. I can't believe this was something that's been lingering this long -- I don't have no problems with Luda. I didn't even know he cared that much, for a year, to be thinking about what I said in interviews -- I think Luda is the best, I think he's a legend." (KUBE 93)
@Southwest_I_P x 100 Black Belts
So one of my best friends from high school has finally decided to let go of one his tracks for us to listen to called 100 Black Belts. It was like pulling teeth just to get this one but it was worth the wait. He will be starting in the next couple of months releasing 2 tracks every month. Int the mean time Enjoy!
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Yung Snazz x Ria Cashi - Summer Time In Detroit
"Yung Snazz is back with a fresh single after taking a three year hiatus. Teaming up with fellow local MC Ria Cashi, Summertime in Detroit paints an image of the city and all of its beauty during the summer months. Prepare to be taken on a trip through nights on the river walk to the nostalgic scenes of the former State Fair in the city. This record is sure to be the summer anthem of Detroit for years to come and is also the leading single off of Yung’s upcoming EP which is titled after the single."
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@SAYITAINTTONE x Cashin’ Out Freestyle
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Big Sean Speaks On New Mixtape, Ludacris & More
While speaking to TheWellVersed during MTV’s Spring Break (they still do that?) in Las Vegas, Big Sean opens up about that riff with Chris Lova Lova, his plans for 2012 and an upcoming mixtape with two “big ass artists…”
When speaking of the Supa Dupa Flow (which he addressed in last year’s interview with The Well Versed), Sean knows that this has been a touchy subject in hip-hop and has played a part in dividing the new era of emcees from the older artists that helped pave the way. Of course this leads to the war of words between Big Sean and Ludacris over the origination of the Supa Dupa Flow. Ludacris fired off a salvo with last year’s “Badaboom.” Although he continues to shrug off the beef, Sean admits that he was once a fan of Ludacris and now is relatively surprised to see him at odds with a rapper he grew up listening to. “It’s crazy! I remember getting a Ludacris CD in the sixth grade for Christmas. But that shows me how well I’m doing the people I used to look up to as a kid are now the competition. That’s inspiring.”
… The only thing Big Sean is concerned with now is his new mixtapes and sophomore album. Since releasing his debut, Sean hasn’t put out much in terms of new music. But that’s by design and he’s ready to deliver the goods in the coming months.
“I’ve just been making sure my next move is right because you can fuck it all up and I’m not about to fuck it all up. It takes time to make an album,” the Detroit emcee says. Sean reveals that a collaborative mixtape is on its way featuring two other heavy hitters in hip-hop. “We have a group mixtape coming, I’m not going to tell you with who but it is with two other big ass artists. We’re about to drop that.”
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@JadeLathan x Mary Jade
Just got a tweet from my dude Sheefy to check out this female artist named Jade Lathan track called Mary Jade. The song is cold she got the singing down to a science and fellas she look #BadAF too. Check out the track here and hit her Twitter and Bandcamp up also.
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@Will_Fairbanks x SGSG
So ya boi Will Fairbanks just came through with a track for us to EXCLUSIVELY let you guys hear called SGSG. The track is dope its not quite finished but when it is it will be #EPIC, Enjoy!VIA ALIUS MAGAZINE
PYT PINK: Epiphany Runway Show
PYT presents: The Epiphany Runway Event
PYT Pink is a fierce local accessories company getting ready to launch their curvy clothing line "Pink Posh" with their first ever runway show Epiphany, Saturday April, 21st at the Charles H. Wright Museum at 6:00pm. Not only is PYT Pink adorning metro Detroit with their accessories they are also bewitching Chicago, Atlanta, and Las Vegas, and also signed with a hair company, "Pretty n Pink", you can check their Facebook page for a preview of what they offer. Pledging to keep you ahead of what's trending from head to toe, PYT Pink also offers pamper parties, jewelry parties, and vendor events. They easily offer the perfect finishing touch for any outfit and can take your look from ordinary to bold. Be sure to check out their site PYT PINK for details and also to book your next event, but don't forget to get your tickets for Epiphany at http://www.neptix.com/ or call 734-837-1578.
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PYT Pink is a fierce local accessories company getting ready to launch their curvy clothing line "Pink Posh" with their first ever runway show Epiphany, Saturday April, 21st at the Charles H. Wright Museum at 6:00pm. Not only is PYT Pink adorning metro Detroit with their accessories they are also bewitching Chicago, Atlanta, and Las Vegas, and also signed with a hair company, "Pretty n Pink", you can check their Facebook page for a preview of what they offer. Pledging to keep you ahead of what's trending from head to toe, PYT Pink also offers pamper parties, jewelry parties, and vendor events. They easily offer the perfect finishing touch for any outfit and can take your look from ordinary to bold. Be sure to check out their site PYT PINK for details and also to book your next event, but don't forget to get your tickets for Epiphany at http://www.neptix.com/ or call 734-837-1578.
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Stretch Money x Thoughts In My Ashtray
In promotion for Stretch Money new LP "25 Miles Per Hour" dropping april 24th entirely produced by Nick Speed the Detroit emcee goes in on "Thoughts In My Ashtray" spittin that real. VIA ALIUS MAGAZINE
Jon Connor x The Way I Am
Off The People’s Rapper LP, hosted by Don Cannon, drops on Jon’s birthday, April 13th.
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T.I. x Travis Porter x Young Dro - Hot Wheels Video
S/O to #DBC @FenkellPayroll @DelonHbk for the cameo in the Hot Wheels
video. Hopefully Tip signs them because they takin over the game #DetroitWeOn1
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video. Hopefully Tip signs them because they takin over the game #DetroitWeOn1
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P.H.I.L.T.H.Y. x Wake Up Sleepy Head
This is a dope track by P.H.I.L.T.H.Y make sure you follow him on Twitter. Hailing from Lansing MI definitely support him and his movement!!!VIA ALIUS MAGAZINE
Sheefy McFly x Crack Killz - M.P.P.R
Detroit Unites For Justice: Inside Look At Trayvon Martin Rally for Justice and Peace
As the sun began to set on Hart Plaza yesterday evening, I stood in a crowd of nearly 2,000 Metro Detroiters huddled together and undoubtedly freezing as we waited for the first speaker to take the stage. Looking to my left and my right, I was astounded at the turnout that this rally had produced, but even more so, amazed at the diversity of the crowd that stood before me. A baby that could have been no more than nine months bounced high atop her father’s head. An elderly man in a wheelchair moved gingerly through the crowd smiling and shaking hands with those he knew. Two students of Indian descent passed out fliers and graciously directed patrons to open areas in the crowd. My whole being filled with pride as I realized the abundance of difference around me. We were all from various backgrounds and walks of life, but yet all here for the same purposes: to bring justice to Trayvon Martin and to establish justice in the city that we all called home.
Read more after the jump with pictures and videos....
The first to bless the podium was spoken word artist, Jessica Care Moore with a powerful poem she had written entitled “There Has To Be A Place for Boys.” Moore was followed by a Florida Sun Times reporter who had covered the Trayvon Martin story in Sarasota and then by attorney and pastor, Betram Marks who explained to us all the meaning and provisions of the “Stand Your Ground” law as related to the Trayvon Martin case. We also heard from Reverends Wendell Anthony and Horace Sheffield III, Detroit Police Chief Ralph Godbee, Councilwoman JoAnn Watson, State Rep Thomas Stallworth (D-Detroit) and Detroit 300 leader and radio host, Angelo Henderson among several others. Each orator worked tirelessly to not only motivate the crowd to end the senseless and unnecessary killing of innocent lives but to also find ways to promote justice within our city.
Several times during the Justice and Peace Rally the crowd broke out in chants of “No Justice, No Peace!” Our incensed cheers could probably have been heard all the way down Jefferson to Belle Isle, but some would say the cries of those who had lost loved ones in similar situations to that of Trayvon Martin could have been heard even further away. Closer to the stage, Cynthia Wilkins, the grandmother of 9-month old Delric Miller who was recently killed in a drive-by shooting screamed and cried out for justice for those who had been killed in our own city.
“What about us?” she lamented through tears and short breaths. “Who cares about us?”
Wilkins questions were valid. In the past year alone, Detroit has not only buried Wilkin’s infant grandson but 11-year-old Kade’jah Davis (killed over a cell phone), 5-year-old Mariha Smith (raped and burned to death in an abandoned home) and most recently, Abreeya Brown and Ashley Conaway (murdered and buried in shallow graves after an altercation with the former’s boyfriend). Unfortunately, this is just the very tip of the iceberg. Over the past ten years, the violent crime rate in our city has increased significantly, giving few citizens hope for any type of change.
When the program ended, I exited Hart Plaza alone but with the feeling that I had gained at least 2,000 more brothers and sisters in the struggle for justice within our city. We have all been touched by injustice in one way or another, but at least, 2,000 of us want to do something to end the killing of innocents. Although sparked by the sensless murder of Trayvon Martin, the Justice and Peace Rally covered so much more than what happened in that small suburb of Sarasota, Florida. We all hope and fight for fairness to reign in the prosecution of George Zimmerman, but on a more personal note, we all hope and fight for fairness to reign in the prosecution of those who take lives within our own city.
I genuinely thank all of the organizations that participated in the rally including but not limited to the Detroit chapter of the NAACP, La Sed, Rainbow Push, the Arab Civil Rights League, the Detroit 300, UAW Local 600 and several other organizations. I guarantee that you reached many a mind and touched many a heart. It is up to us as citizens to continue the message in remembrance of those who have passed due to unnecessary circumstances and in honor of those who will live due to the positive change that we will enforce in our great city.
HOODIES UP DETROIT!!!!!
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Cool Kids: Fame Fresh Detroit, MI
While driving to the mansion to interview Fame Fresh of NoSpeakerz, I was thinking about producers in Detroit. When you think of producers in Detroit first name is J-Dilla then Black Milk, Apollo Brown, and Chuck Inglish. We have a lot of talented producers that are making good music around the world with big name artist. When I first met Fame, iRock, Bee Lee at the mansion they played some tracks for me and they were incredible. Fame showed me Coon Music early before its release back December. When I heard it I said thats #DopeAF. I asked him who made the beats? He says "I Did". After listening to the tape we got back downstairs and had Kush session wit Rock and D-Mo. While smoking we talked more about what they worked and who they've worked with. They told me that they worked on 90% of Obie Trice album Bottoms Up and also worked with Tone, Finally Famous, Nolan The Ninja and Dusty McFly. I was invited to the New Years party and had so much fun that I woke up at my house not even knowing how I got home. I chill wit a lot of artist but I consider Fame to be a friend who lives life full daily and clearly doesnt give a f*** what other people are doing. In This interview Fame allows us to see who he is and what he's about as one of Detroit's newest #CoolKids. Check out the interview after the jump.....Alius: Where are you from in Detroit?
Fame: BrightMoor, and yes it is a city people cuz I said it is. We got flags on the pole that say "Welcome To Brightmoor.
How was it growing up?
Rough. You'd wake up to a air sandwich and sleep for dinner. Hoopin till 9pm drinkin a whole 2 liter on the court.
How did you get the name Fame Fresh?
Mannnn I came with Fame back in the 8th grade with some friends called D4L "Dogs For Life" rappin. After that met Kyle aka iRock at Redford high school rap battling each other. Then I came up with Fame Fame, Peerless Fame. I had like a hundred names but Fame is what stuck from back in high school. If someone call me by my government you know they went to school with you.
What category is your music?
Lifestyle Rap. Basically all my songs are about the lifestyle we live. All the songs pertain to what we do day in day out.I tell people what we do on a daily basis make music, drinking, smoking, and **** *******. We may run around and say coon all the time but we can adapt to any situation. We all from the hood but know how to be about our business period.
What Does Coon Music mean?
Means live life the way you want to live it. When people hear you sayin coon they think out here throwin money, kickin puppies and slappin turtles!
Alius: hahahahahaha
Fame: Really! They think thats what you doin. Coonin is going outside of social structure and what society views as what you should do.
How do you plan on breaking through into mainstream or do you plan to at all?Well as you know I'm a producer first. My mainstream producer side says do it and be like Pharrell or Dre. But I dont want my music to be altered. Keep it for the coons for them to have. My music is not meant to be altered. I wanna keep it how I did it. If I try to edit my music it takes away from what it really was. If came on the track and said b**** a hundred times that's how many I wanna hear and not any less. Mainstream industry makes people hate music. I dont wanna hear Black & Yellow ever again! When you get mixtapes, which are albums in my eyes, Section 80, Kush & OJ, KRIT Was Here, your not gonna hear them on radio ever. You only hear it when you playin it which make it fresh to yours ears every time YOU play it. The thing is I'm doin one more album and I'm done, then its strictly producing and then Blizz is gonna blow up.
So you'll just be producing then?
Yeah. There is no age limit on producing but the age limit has gone up for rappers. Its about 35. I come from the era of when the old rapper wasnt cool at all. Now you can rap till you 40 a niggas not give a f*** anymore cuz its the cool thing to do now. Ill be 29 in June so I'm cutting it short at 30. the younger crowds like the 90's babies they lack leadership from an older presence. They only hang wit niggas they own age and then you get two niggas that dont know s*** together wont become s***.
Who do you wanna work with the most in detroit and outside?Its Some people weve worked with but nobody that were reaching out to at the moment. Were working with Royce 5'9 and Elzhi. The people outside Detroit would be KRIT, Wiz, Kendrick Lamar, Kid Ink, Curren$y, Pharrell, T.I., 2 Chainz, Jeezy, Travis Porter its long list man haha.
What music do you have playing when driving through the city?
Taylor Allderdice, 4 Eva N A Day and Coon Music.
What other ventures are you working on?
Est. 80 is our line with jewelry and clothes. So if you need something just hit us up.
What is the rap game missing the most right now?
Its not missing anything. It's really where it suppose to be that transitional phase where old fades out and the new breed of rappers and producers come through.
Where do you plan on being in the next 5 years?
The exact same thing except with more money, more weed, and more bitches
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Timbaland Recalls Making Aaliyah's "Are You That Somebody?"
Timbaland releases footage where he recalls the genesis of Aaliyah's classic record.
Timbaland has released footage recounting the creation of Aaliyah's "Are You That Somebody?"
Timbaland produced the single for the late singer in 1998 for the Dr. Doolittle soundtrack. The slinky cut ended up nabbing a Grammy nomination for Best Female R&B Vocal Performance the following year, and peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay and Rhythmic Airplay charts.
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