Featured artist: RVR – RVR: the New Face of Underground Hip Hop
Below is a short interview with the upcoming underground artist RVR.
How did you decide to become an artist?
RVR: Just a desire to create and write. I have always had a deep love for music and I love creating. It gives me a platform to express how I am feeling on any given day.
Never do anything half assed. If you are going to do something, go balls to the wall.
What about concerts? Do you play live?
I play live as much as I possibly can.
Best punchline you ever wrote?
RVR abbreviation, Rumor vs Reality. But you can call me Roddy Ray or Miss Congeniality
Featured artist: Derrick Commodore – COMMODORE IN CHARGE
Below is a short interview with the upcoming underground artist Derrick Commodore.
How did you decide to become an artist?
Derrick Commodore: I have always had a passion for music since I started to talk signing everywhere and anywhere. During my youth I played the alto saxophone and one many awards.
Never be afraid to take chances, Never think ur music is not good enough!
What about concerts? Do you play live?
I have played many concerts playing saxophone and some concerts when I sung covers.However the past year I have just been focusing on finishing up my Album
Best punchline you ever wrote?
Sweeter than lemonade on a summers day and built like a KIM K model ya know u fancy
Featured artist: J-FLIZZY – Hot new indie Hip-Hop Artist J-FLIZZY
Below is a short interview with the upcoming underground artist J-FLIZZY.
How did you decide to become an artist?
J-FLIZZY: From growing up watching other artists and being inspired to pursue music it’s been a dream since I was a teenager to really become a well known major artist and hopefully one day after success and hard work I will obtain the goals I’m aiming for and hopefully inspire others as fans or artist to follow there dreams work hard and never give up
Focus, work hard, and believe in living your dreams
What about concerts? Do you play live?
Not recently but planning future and upcoming shows
Best punchline you ever wrote?
Racks stacked to the roof Chain sicker then the flue getting money on money how about you and if a n**++ TALKONG PIT SOME MONEY PN YPUR…
Below is a short interview with the upcoming underground artist The-Truth.
How did you decide to become an artist?
The-Truth: Ive been making music since i was 13. Its always been my passion too reach too others with my stories too make it as a mc. I never had lot growing up so i wanted too use the gift god gave me and use it for good. I fill like i witness rappers talk about how much money they have or what they drive and i guess i wanted too bring a messagee too the less fourtnuate pepole on the world, in a postive way. You’ll hear me talk alot about my struggles too make it because there’s other that are going through the same things.
Never quit no matter how things seem. Keep pushing.
What about concerts? Do you play live?
Yes were ever i can get exposure i will perform at.
Best punchline you ever wrote?
Okay im tired of the pain, Never tired of the game
Below is a short interview with the upcoming underground artist Elzintheflesh.
How did you decide to become an artist?
Elzintheflesh: Well I grew up playing different instruments(a little keys, trumpet, drums) in different churches in the Chicago land area and I loved music. I wrote poetry in school as well, an realized that I was good with putting my words together in the form of a rhyme. I began making my own beats with FL Studio, which wasn’t too big back then because it was just coming out, but when I was about 12 yrs old I annoyed my aunt Joan and uncle Phil for weeks about buying a mic and recording program and it’s been a part of my journey ever since. I recorded alot of inspirational songs with a couple buddys of mine under the name ”Da Messengas” and would perform them at youth church events. Once I got to high school I began to vibe with a local rap group by the name of ”UPT” and eventually started producing a few tracks with them. At the time, they didn’t know that I could rap as well but eventually that all changed. Once I saw the potential that we all had to make it bigger than we were, I took on the role as a producer/artist and I’ve been rocking with it ever since. The talent that I have is not by accident, but simply God given.
Evern though you are an artist be sure to learn the business, and continue perfecting your craft.
What about concerts? Do you play live?
I do perform live with my fellow Dream Seeker Ceo/Artist Ray Keller, and it’s always a blessing to see people wanting to hear and enjoy the positive progressive Hip Hop & R&B that we bring to the table.
Best punchline you ever wrote?
”Now adays every rapper feel some type of way, aint richer than homie so they feel the need to grab a ”K”, I’m speaking life through the speakers not tryna lead astray, just spreading light like a teacher so we see brighter days…”
Featured artist: Ju Bey – Young vegan all about my greens baby, chlorophyll
Below is a short interview with the upcoming underground artist Ju Bey.
How did you decide to become an artist?
Ju Bey: I have always been involved in music since i was a baby, but one day i decided that i didn’t want to be in the marching band anymore and i needed something to do.
The best advice i ever got was not to let anyone see you down.
What about concerts? Do you play live?
yes, i do as much as i can without jeopardizing my job
Best punchline you ever wrote?
you could shake hands with a sad bitch and still wouldn’t meet the criteria
Below is a short interview with the upcoming underground artist B.Cants.
How did you decide to become an artist?
B.Cants: My pro boxer homie hit me up one day asking for a theme song. I was skeptical since I had only made 2 songs in my life. To my surprise he liked it and paid double what I was asking. From then on I knew I had something.
DON’T FOLLOW THE TRENDS, BE YOURSELF
What about concerts? Do you play live?
I do, at the moment nothing is lined up.
Best punchline you ever wrote?
You’re God’s gift to earth a holy scripture/and if I’m getting drunk her love is my liquor
Below is a short interview with the upcoming underground artist A.Dot.
How did you decide to become an artist?
A.Dot: Born Darian A.Dot Edwards on the south side of Chicago, once one third of Skwod Deep, now solo but still an affiliate of skwod deep productions. A dot makes his way as a solo artist in the game, with no point to prove, just competition to destroy. A.Dot flows over a mixture of street bangers and sample tracks produced by childhood friend JaeOneder. Hit after hit with a few features from a small circle and a few other up and coming artist. As A.Dot makes his way be on the look out for the future which is he. A dot refuses to be one dimensional, and strives to stay versatile. A character/entertainer of his own kind, workaholic overall. Now in Minneapolis, trying to take over a growing city one hit at a time. Be on the look out for A .Dot Music.
The best advise given to me was ”Stay Consistent Work hard and stay in my Lane”
What about concerts? Do you play live?
I do perform live.. starting 2015 I will be performing more in and out of state
Best punchline you ever wrote?
A.Dot, lose cannon the Bruce Banner of rap/the truth, out with the old a new beginning is Back!!
Featured artist: EXPLOSIVE aka MILTON BRASSON – Enter the Mind of a MADMAN
Below is a short interview with the upcoming underground artist EXPLOSIVE aka MILTON BRASSON.
How did you decide to become an artist?
EXPLOSIVE aka MILTON BRASSON: when I was young growing up in Chicago watching all famous musician tell life in a good way I wanted to tell life they don’t talk about.
NEVER STOP
What about concerts? Do you play live?
I do play live I have an upcoming coast2coast EVENT 4/18/15
Best punchline you ever wrote?
i will stick my hand in yo mouth and pull yo skelleton out for you baboons stepping in elephant town
Below is a short interview with the upcoming underground artist EazyDezzy.
How did you decide to become an artist?
EazyDezzy: I decided to rap when i was in school and the streets.people loved to hear me flow a rhyme.so i thought about cuz i was trying to be like my dad but couldn’t rap was something i was really good at.
Below is a short interview with the upcoming underground artist Showcase.
How did you decide to become an artist?
Showcase: Since a young age I grew up being around very talented artist here in Springfield, Massachusetts and it influenced me to always do it.. Now I’m at the top of my game and taking my talents serious.
Quality over quantity
What about concerts? Do you play live?
Yes.. I do play live performances
Best punchline you ever wrote?
I’m into finer things // Ima do designer things // Broke out the question niggaz know ima design a thing!!!
Below is a short interview with the upcoming underground artist Aland$$.
How did you decide to become an artist?
Aland$$: I been in love with music since a kid, And I wanted to make my own music, Music that I like, So I became a multi tasking artist and just letting my genius and creativity take over.
Don’t be afraid to be wrong because you can’t learn anything from a compliment – Kanye West
What about concerts? Do you play live?
No I am currently not in the right place to do that, But hopefully in the future.
Below is a short interview with the upcoming underground artist Aland$$.
How did you decide to become an artist?
Aland$$: I been in love with music since a kid, And I wanted to make my own music, Music that I like, So I became a multi tasking artist and just letting my genius and creativity take over.
Don’t be afraid to be wrong because you can’t learn anything from a compliment – Kanye West
What about concerts? Do you play live?
No I am currently not in the right place to do that, But hopefully in the future.
Featured artist: BENGI$ DOLLA$ aka YUNG RICHIE RICH – The hottest new Midwest artist to drop in 2015
Below is a short interview with the upcoming underground artist BENGI$ DOLLA$ aka YUNG RICHIE RICH.
How did you decide to become an artist?
BENGI$ DOLLA$ aka YUNG RICHIE RICH: I decided to become an entertainer when I was 8 yrs old, I say entertainer because I’m not just a rapper, or producer, or writer, or musician, I entertain. When I first saw my brother perform I was hooked, and I do this for the love not fame, money or fortune. Not to say it’s not a big part to feed my family off of it, it’s just not on the top priority list. This is all I know how to do, coming from California to Rockford, IL was a big change for me but it gave me the best of two worlds, now my music sounds like 2 different artist but staying in my own lane I couldn’t even compare to who I sound like, but be on the lookout for the new album on ARIGINAW records ”BACK 2 DA’ BASICS” dropping at the beginning of the year the first quarter……..#MRSWAGGUP
Never give up, you are your own worst enemy.
What about concerts? Do you play live?
Yes, I play live and give concerts, I have opened up for The Wu Tang Clan, Snoop Dogg, Twista, Do or Die, Johnny P, Shawnna from DTP
Best punchline you ever wrote?
Blowing up like ringtones, so don’t temp me, I’ll shoot shots through ya’ body betta then Dirk Nowitzski
Featured artist: mr big bank – MR BIG BANK DAYTON BEST
Below is a short interview with the upcoming underground artist mr big bank.
How did you decide to become an artist?
mr big bank: WHILE GROWING UP A FAN OF MUSIC I BEGAN TO START WANTN TO MAKE MY OWN SONGS AND DISCOVERED THAT I WAS TALENTED AND COULD BE A BREAKOUT ARTIST IF I WORKD HARD AT IT.
BE YOURSELF AND DONT LET ANYONE TELL YOU WHAT YOU CANT DO
What about concerts? Do you play live?
I HAVE PLAYED A FEW SHOW BUT NOTHING MAJOR AS OF YET
Best punchline you ever wrote?
this the biggest destruction you done seen since the new orleans levy broke!!
Featured artist: mr big bank – MR BIG BANK DAYTON BEST
Below is a short interview with the upcoming underground artist mr big bank.
How did you decide to become an artist?
mr big bank: WHILE GROWING UP A FAN OF MUSIC I BEGAN TO START WANTN TO MAKE MY OWN SONGS AND DISCOVERED THAT I WAS TALENTED AND COULD BE A BREAKOUT ARTIST IF I WORKD HARD AT IT.
BE YOURSELF AND DONT LET ANYONE TELL YOU WHAT YOU CANT DO
What about concerts? Do you play live?
I HAVE PLAYED A FEW SHOW BUT NOTHING MAJOR AS OF YET
Best punchline you ever wrote?
this the biggest destruction you done seen since the new orleans levy broke!!
Featured artist: Lay Gravity – Let Lay Grav Be Known!
Below is a short interview with the upcoming underground artist Lay Gravity.
How did you decide to become an artist?
Lay Gravity: I always used to admire the way rappers Made up rhymes so easily and the hip hop culture by then was so interesting. Being a hip hop artist from Africa is not easy. Its full of challenges,but you gotta find a way to break through.
The best advice that was given to me was to never give up from what you do best,keep pushing.
Featured artist: Y I Kuta – Y I Kuta The Brotherz Of Balance.
Below is a short interview with the upcoming underground artist Y I Kuta.
How did you decide to become an artist?
Y I Kuta: I write plays, movie scripts, children stories, r&b and also pilots for sitcom wetting is the essence of My Lyfe force.I am not capable of stopping I only evolve.Hip Hop iz in my nature and it is My 1st Love.IzZ Da I
I have always had a love for entertaining I started off modeling in New York then I evolves into an artist.Kuta Y
Professor X of Public Enemy Told Me To Apply Ideology When I Write.That Statement Ignited My Evolution
What about concerts? Do you play live?
We Thrive For Live Showz Stage Presence Iz Also Our Gift.
Best punchline you ever wrote?
I serve lyfe behind the Barz my jailcells the booth the warden iz my engineer my celly he produce I see a million rapperz gased up dieing like they Jewz booth eyez iz 20/20 yeah I’m seeing through the Jewlz
Featured artist: Y I Kuta – Y I Kuta The Brotherz Of Balance.
Below is a short interview with the upcoming underground artist Y I Kuta.
How did you decide to become an artist?
Y I Kuta: I Write Children’s Books, Plays, R&B, Movie Scripts & Pilots For Sitcoms.It iz The Life Force Of My Existence.It Wasn’t A Choice I Am Not Capable Of Stopping.Hip Hop However Iz My 1st Love. IzZ Da I
I Have Always Loved Entertainment, Started Off Modeling Then Evolved Into An Artist. Kuta Y
Professor X of Public Enemy Told Me To Apply Ideology When I Write.That Statement Ignited My Evolution
What about concerts? Do you play live?
We Thrive For Live Showz Stage Presence Iz Also Our Gift.
Best punchline you ever wrote?
I serve lyfe behind the Barz my jailcells the booth the warden iz my engineer my celly he produce I see a million rapperz gased up dieing like they Jewz booth eyez iz 20/20 yeah I’m seeing through the Jewlz
Featured artist: Tre’ Duce – The story behind the name
Below is a short interview with the upcoming underground artist Tre’ Duce.
How did you decide to become an artist?
Tre’ Duce: I was born in Queens, New York, and I began writing at the age of 14. Growing up my father would always play music from the early days of Hip-Hop, but the artist and album that stuck out to me the most was Rakim and his 1997 album The 18th letter. During this time I tried to write songs but was too afraid of being judge. My next favorite artist became Eminem. Since I was not allowed to list to Eminem because of his explicit lyrics, I didn’t hear his music until 2003, when I was 14. The first song I heard from Eminem was “The Way I Am” on the radio. Although this song was released in 2000, it gave me the extra push to write music. As the years went on I continued writing my music until the passing of my father when I was 18. He had Type 2 Diabetes. Since I had lost father and my best friend, I became violent inside and outside of my music, but what saved me was the birth of my daughter in 2009. Now im here as the C.O.O of WorkLife™ and a hard working family man who just wants to help turn Hip-Hop back into what I remember it to be.
be your self never portray something your not because people with respect and love you for you
What about concerts? Do you play live?
Yes I do play live but I hope I can reach that point where I can do concerts
Best punchline you ever wrote?
You better light and spark it, cuz that’s all you candle/cuz you’ll meet defeat like a open toe Sandel/
Featured artist: RA-SOOL – Mike Brown and Trayvon Martin Tribute
Below is a short interview with the upcoming underground artist RA-SOOL.
How did you decide to become an artist?
RA-SOOL: With the recent decision of the Michael Brown grand jury ”not to indict”, I decided to bridge the gap with a song dedicated to Mike Brown, Trayvon Martin, Tamir Rice and families abroad facing the same struggle. I decided to use my voice to express the feelings of rage, disappointments, and love in music.
”As we fight and stand up for our justice, we will be heard”
What about concerts? Do you play live?
Yes I perform monthly in Los Angeles
Best punchline you ever wrote?
Jim Crow never cared, he treated us unfair Laws we should of broke for judging our hair If black is a crime, then I’m guilty as charged America’s healed, but we still got scars Truth hurts– but the pain sets us free make laws fair– acknowledge our history What can be done– starts with the key How bout a new loft half of Manhattan Beach? Forget being a player I’ll take a NBA team something for my future, I can leave for my seeds We need more than a dollar and dream no matter how much money Can’t buy back our free-dom I’m not playing we’ve been vic-tims Plotted against to fill pri-sons Chained souls in dire needs We’ve beaten for hope For trying to change things
Below is a short interview with the upcoming underground artist Ra-G.
How did you decide to become an artist?
Ra-G: Was a fan of the early 80s rap music. I listened to RUN DMC & LL COOL J. I say around the early 90s after the NWA and gangsta rap explosion I thought I’d give it a try.
A few years ago I had the opprotunity to open up for ICE CUBE and he said to stay true to your dreams and keep pushing.
What about concerts? Do you play live?
Yes I have done hundreds of shows in and around the Chicago and Milwaukee areas.
Best punchline you ever wrote?
I done said my grace for at least a half an hour/you should past the plate before I blast on you coward.
Featured artist: CP Junior – An interview with New Jersey’s young prophet…
Below is a short interview with the upcoming underground artist CP Junior.
How did you decide to become an artist?
CP Junior: In middle school I listened to a lot of Tupac, Biggie Smalls, JAY Z, Kanye West and Nicki Minaj. After I broke up with my girlfriend at the time I decided to write her a short song dedicated to her. She tried to embarrass me and spread it across the school. But my home boys held me down and told me to write some more. Then I wrote my first official song Trust No One in 2013.
There would be no reality without dreams!
What about concerts? Do you play live?
Not yet but me and my best friend L.E.X. the Assassin are trying to book some local shows.
Best punchline you ever wrote?
Fucking one hit wonder, I’m bout to get under, your skin like tat ink. Oh shit! That stings!
