K. Michelle - What's the 901 (Mixtape)

Finally, Jive recording artist/Future Star artist K. Michelle has released her debut mixtape, What's the 901 in ode to Memphis, her hometown. R&B needs a new women's champion. They say she's the next Mary J. Blige. This will prove it. Click on either pic to cop the tape. Let's Get it!!

I recommend all my female listeners to cop this. Happy Memorial Day
Tracklist is official. my favorite is the track with Rick Ross

BENZ MIXTAPE: G- CLASS: THE GUTTA SERIES HOSTED BY JACKI-O

YEP. TAPE IS FINALLY HERE! CLICK ON PIC TO DOWNLOAD DIRECT. JACKI-O GOT SEVERAL JOINTS ON THERE TO PROVE SHE'S BACK. ALSO EXCLUSIVES FROM E-NESS, CORY GUNZ, A SINGLE FROM PEEDI CRACK AND A WHOLE LOT MORE!

SO GUTTA...

Kanye West ft. Dwele - Power

My phone been ringin off the hook for this joint! and rightfully so....YEEZY IS BACK!

Kanye West ft. Dwele - Power

DJ Drama DJ MLK and T.I. - F-ck A Mixtape

Another Grand Slam by Drama! and Tip is Back. Cop It. I miss these original gangsta grillz

1. Jamie Foxx – Intro
2. Welcome Back To The Trap (Prod. By Smash Factory)
3. Spazz Out (Prod. By Swizz Beatz)
4. Whatcha Saying Tip (Prod. By Chuck Diesel)
5. Yeah Feat. Lil Wayne (Prod. By Lil C)
6. Yeah Ya Know (Prod. By DJ Toomp & Lil C)
7. Once Upon A Time
8. Here We Go Again (Prod. By Timberland)
9. Get Yo Girl Feat. Rich Kid Rashad (Prod. By Jim Jonsin)
10. Like So (Prod. By Lil C)
11. Gettin Paid (Prod. By Track Slayers)
12. Lil Duval – F*ck A Mixtape N*gga!
13. Really Livin Like That (Prod. By DJ Toomp)
14. Whether You Like It Or Not (Prod. By Amadeus)
15. Jamie Foxx – Shooting Range
16. No Competition Feat. Young Jeezy (Prod. By Black Mob)
17. Bitch Who Feat. Macboney (Prod. By Lil C)
18. Ready Set Go Feat. Killer Mike (Prod. By No I.D.)
19. Kevin Hart – F*ck A Mixtape
20. Celebration (Prod. By J-Rock)
21. Got Your Back Feat. Keri Hilson (Prod. By DJ Toomp) (Bonus)

BENZ MIXTAPE: Stopbeefinradio & 1 Hundred Ent edition- High Priced

Shoutout to Money Matt and everyone in Indianapolis. This is something I put together. You gonna love what's in the midwest with this tape.

Benzimusiq mixshow is syndicated on Stopbeefinradio.com

Trey Songz - Yo Side of the Bed (Video) ft. Keri Hilson

Several women, especially people close to me told me to blog this video. And I see why. This video is serious about love.

When this debuts on 106 & Park tomorrow, expect a lot of tears from the audience. I called it. Check it yo.

Remember our U.S soldiers overseas. We Thank you for your sacrifice everyday.

In The Boardroom: Mr. Mig

This isn't underground. This guy has worked with the best of them. Usher, Beyonce, Diddy, Wyclef, Britney Spears, John Legend, and many more. He has gold and platinum plaques on the wall for working with them and major record labels demands his services. Some of you may have never heard of him. Some of you heard of him very well. Today I'll let him explain his footnote in the music industry. Warrior DJ Capo GiGi Capone help set this interview up as I go one on one with: Mr. Mig.

P.S. Major Studio sessions. Pay attention:

To the people that don't know you, introduce yourself to the world and where you represent.

My name is Steve Migliore aka Mr. Mig. SInce 1998 I've been producing, remixing, writing, etc. professionally in the music business. I represent the world of music...lol.

Explain everything you do. You are not just a producer, right?

I produce , write songs,sing, remix, engineer, arrange,teach production, etc..pretty much everything.

What does it takes to be a great remixer?

I feel it's important to retain the song's integrity and give it a whole new life so that the record can impact a separate market than what it was originally intended for.

Your first #1 record was LeAnn Rimes' How Do I Live remix. It went 3x PLATINUM. How did it feel to make that accomplishment? And the feeling of every major artist coming to you to make an official remix?

It was a surreal experience..I worked very hard to get a record like that and when it finally popped it was a relief to know I was starting to get somewhere and that people were recognizing me as a professional. It ended up hitting #1 on the dance and singles sales charts in Billboard..I left a copy open on my dining room table for a week to see my name when I walked by..It was a crazy time..very exciting.

I see in your bio you use the Torq software to do your mixxes. (Same here I use Torq for DJin) Explain what Torq can do? If it's better than Serato, try to convince the Serato users. Lol

Honestly..I've done a liitle djing Torq and Xponent..I dont use Serato but I have friends who do and they are blown away when they see what Torq and Xponent can do.

What other equipment do you use?

My setups vary in the different rooms at the studio but I typically use a Mac Pro, Logic, Pro Tools,Ableton and lots of software goodies..I also have a bunch of MPC's and keyboards that I run through a Mackie Digital console.

State your resume: Your remixxes, the artists you work with, etc.

That would be pretty hard to do...it has become a pretty long list but some notable artists include Usher, Ciara, Jason Derulo, Beyonce, Diddy, Britney, and many more..

Your opinion on a remix with the same beat but just more features.

I have done a bunch of mixes where I keep the original production and then just add to the arrangement , change the tempo and fill it out and make it a little more interesting.

(Mr. Mig in the club remixing Michelle Williams "Break the Dawn" record)

Explain your style in music. What sound makes it easy to recognize you?

I really don't a have a completely recognizable style. I'm involved with everything from mainstream to club and R&B projects. One thing I try to keep consistent is a "pop" feel. I aim for my mixes and productions to have mass appeal. I use hooky parts and recognizable chord structures and blend rock with pop and urban.

How can producers/DJs get royalties off a remix?

There was a time when remixers took points on projects. That went away for awhile but recently I've been remixing records for publishing and points when there isn't a budget available. People seem to be willing to go outside of the box lately to make all kinds of deals.

Now you are about to launch AudioMaxx Studios , a brand new state of the art recording facility in Cherry Hill, NJ, just minutes from my home in Philadelphia. Tell me more about this. I seen the pictures and they are phenomenal!

Thanks...Yes AudioMaxx actually launched in April and it has been doing very well. We are a one stop shop and provide every service from songwriting, production to music video production, worldwide music distribution through Who?Mag Distribution and much more. Also, I believe our facility has the areas largest cycle wall/green screen.

What does AudioMaxx provide that sets apart from other studios?

First off,We are like a family Audiomaxx is run by Diana Delgado who was once a VP in corporate America and she handles all of the business.She's very detailed and runs a tight ship. There's nobody who can pull people, projects,and ideas together better than her in my opinion. She's the hub of the studio. Also, Between me and my production partner DJ Mike RIzzo we have over 400 major and indie label credits so when you come to us you're getting years of combined experience. Rizzo is a Global DJ and great producer as well. We recently combined forces and started Global Groove Productions. We also have an in-house team of some very talented and experienced producers. We offer all of the services necessary to launch your single or album project.Also, We have Who?Mag TV/Distribution which is independently owned and operated by Rob Schwartz.

(Audiomaxx Studios in Cherry Hill, NJ, not far from Philadelphia)

Do you prefer working with an established artist in the industry or a fresh up-and-coming talent. And why?

Either actually. I look for exceptional talent. Labels do the preliminary work and then hire people like myself which is nice because it pays the bills but it's out of my hands after my work is done. It's also nice when you discover the artist and are able to guide them and help them reach their goals.

The one thing you think about before you lay the first drum set to a beat:

Not much thought other than making sure what I do is commercially appealing. I might think about some of the current hits on the radio.

What are your future goals?

I would like to see Audiomaxx as a name in the studio business like Hit Factory, Sigma, The Plant, etc..I'm always trying to up my game as a producer, remixer and writer.Ultimately if I'm still working in this business in 20 years that would be awesome.

Contact info: gigicaponePR@gmail.com

(One of his many Gold and Platinum accomplishments)

More info on Mr. Mig: mrmigmusic.com

http://audiomaxxstudios.com/

T.I Exclusives: Yeah You Know + Got Your Back

TWO New T.I. exclusives dropped from Atlantic Records today. With T.I. gone and Gucci just getting back but no support from DJs, T.I on the run to be undisputed champ of the South again.

T.I. - Yeah You Know

T.I. ft Keri Hilson - Got Your Back (prod. by Polow Da Don)

T.I w/ DJ Drama & DJ MLK - F**k a mixtape - Out This Friday, May 27th.

T.I - King Uncaged album out 08.17.10

Breaking News: Ricky Ross files lawsuit vs rapper Rick Ross

I just got this email courtesy of Freewayenterprise.com not too long ago. It's no secret that Freeway Ricky Ross has a problem with the way Rick Ross is portraying himself, especially that he's using his name and partly his persona. Well now it seems Freeway Rick is going to settle this once and for all in the courtroom. Someone's name will have to be changed soon. Check this out:

Since being released from federal prison last year, former Los Angeles drug kingpin Freeway Ricky D. Ross has been preparing a battle plan to "go to war" for the rights to his name, specifically calling out rapper Rick Ross and parties involved in his career. In a press release issued to us on Monday (May 24), Ross' camp accused rapper Rick Ross, Def Jam and Universal of profiting "off of his name unlawfully while he was in jail, without his consent." "It's no secret that the boss at FreewayEnterprise.com is unhappy with how his name has been exploited and misused since he went to prison in 1995, and in 2006, the above-named parties signed [William L. Roberts II] (Rick Ross' government name) to a big record deal and then spent, and made, millions off Ross' name," Freeway Ricky's camp says in a press release. Freeway Ricky claims that he had previously "protested the exploitation and misuse of his name from prison" in 2006, by having a lawyer send letters to Def Jam to cease use, but was ignored. Now that's he out of prison, he plans to stand up for his rights, by fighting for the "control of his name in commerce by any means necessary." It's unclear, however, if Ross plans to file a lawsuit against the rapper and his record labels, or if his comments are strictly for plans to run a campaign protesting the use of the name. In the meantime, Freeway Rick Ross is planning a movie about his life with writer/producer Nick Cassavettes, which is slated to drop next year. He is also seeking a deal to release a book about his life as well. Freeway Ricky Ross was released from prison in May 2009, after serving 20 years for operating a $2 million per day multi-state drug empire. Although he was originally sentenced to life in prison after he was busted trying to purcahse over 100 kilos of cocaine from undercover agents, his sentence was reduced through appeals, after a series of explosive articles by the late Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Gary Webb uncovered C.I.A.'s role in importing cocaine into black communities to fund Sandinistas in El Salvador, as part of the Iran-Contra scandal. Rapper Rick Ross emerged on the scene in 2006 with his hit single, "Hustlin'," where he bragged about tales of slinging massive amounts of cocaine through Miami. When he broke onto the scene, controversy surfaced over his rap moniker, which many believed he did stole from Freeway Ricky Ross.

Visit Freewayenterprise.com at: http://www.freewayenterprise.com/?xg_source=msg_mes_network

More on this story as it develops.

STATE YOUR NAME CANNON: Shay Star

If you have been paying attention to who is on the come-up in the R&B scene, you should know who this person is. Soulful, yet sassy, this lady from the Delaware Valley knows how to amp up every note that she sings. If you are hiding any feelings bottled in your chest, she can definitely bring it out. Her hustle also deserves a high grade. Trey Songz was not the only one pushing R&B mixtapes to get his shine on. Even if she had to pass them out, give them away, or ask u to pay, her voice would still stay in your stereo!! That drive and determination landed her chances to open up for yes, Trey Songz as well as Cassidy, DJ Kid Capri, Maino, Lloyd, Dougie Fresh and DJ Touchtone. She also looks very lovely as she will be featured in "Thick Thursdays" as a model on thisis50.com . All around hustla for sure. 302 this is for you. Meet: *Shay Star*

1. State your name Cannon

- I am Shay Star....the next R&B Diva!!! :) aka "Dat R&B Chick"

2. Where you represent?

- 1st State Representing all day!!! 302 STAND UP!!!!! >Delaware to all the people lost in the sauce!! :)

3.You started singing before you were nine, from a musically inclined family. Talk about their musical background and how it passed on to you.

- Well I grew up in church, so need I say more??!! My uncles, cousins, bother, sister and many alike all have some type of musical ability whether its' through an instrument, singing, song writing, all the way down to producing! So music has always been around...there was no way it could have missed me!

4. Describe the sound of Shay Star. What will my readers expect?

- The sound of Shay Star.....Well I hear that I have an old soul and a very powerful voice, so I guess I could say soulful but sassy....Lol....It's very unique! I love it because I do not sound like anyone else! I do not like to limit myself to one genre but I try to keep it R&B....I am definitely open to trying anything though!

5. Talk about your mixtape success going back to 2005. History in the Making did 5000 and you've done 5 mixtapes and been on many more.

-Man the love that I have gotten just from the mixtape grind is crazy! Like you said, I been doing this mixtape thing since 05, and I will NOT stop. I've just been going state to state with a box of cds and either giving them away or selling them...either way I just want the people to listen, and so far they hear me! I have also hosted various mixtapes for various Djs. The response that I have gotten from people has been phenomenal! It is completely over whelming! But I honestly just appreciate the fact that people who do not know me from a can of paint take the time to listen. I mean, Certified Super Star Vol. 3 got over 32,000 listens and downloads on the net in less than a month...I don't even know that many people! So its things like that that keep me trucking!

6. Your opinion on the state of R&B as of today.

- I honestly don't listen to alot of the stuff that is out now. I am so embedded in the past it is crazy! I still listen to Sade' "is it a crime" and The Isleys "footsteps in the dark" ha ha! that's where my head is at! I like that old school, make you feel good music.. So unless it's something like that I don't really care for it.

7. What makes a great collabo? You have several, collabing with Freeway, Chopper, Prophy, Young Money Dre and Lil Flip.

- A good collabo in my opinion is chemistry. No matter male or female, in order to work with someone productively, you have to be feeling the vibe of the other artist...If you have doubts about it, I wouldn't do it because you are not going to put your all into it. Work ethic has to be established and recognized before the idea is even presented. And I feel as though if ya'll wires cross and ya'll can concoct some fire....then by all means, please PROCEED! :)

8. You have opened up for a lot of the top artists in the game like Funk Master Flex, Trey Songs, Cassidy, DJ Kid Capri, Maino, Lloyd, Dougie Fresh and DJ Touchtone. That says a lot. How do you take on shows like this, even knowing some of the audience didn't primarily come to see you?

- Truthfully, I just be thankful for the exposure! And for the people who put on the shows, to even consider me as an opening act or to place me at the same venue with these people is really a blessing. I absolutely love it! And i feel as though we ALL had to start somewhere, so why not start with the best!! Lol, and trust, the people might not have primarily came to see me, but they will know who I am before it's all over!

9. How is music therapeutic to you?

- OMG! Music is my sanctuary! Really, people may think it's weird, oh well!! Call me crazy, say what u feel, but wow, when I hear some music, I mean some really really good music, boi!! That's all I can say! No matter what mood I am in, whether it's happy, sad, excited, at ease, depressed, or whatever, just the sounds of good quality music just fill my heart with some type of permanent peace....Music takes me to a whole other time and place and I wish that I could reside there, but then REALITY sets in! Lol but I love it when the music becomes my reality. You have to listen to the words and just feel the essence and bliss that comes with it...Ahhhhh it is soooooo relaxing!!!

10. Tell me your methods of networking. Even though this is the first (and not the last) time we doing business together, I've been hearing your name ALL OVER my twitter line lol.

- When it comes to networking, I'm just me. Lol I don't know how to be anything else but that. I'm just a genuine person. And I let my hard work and dedication speak for itself. I deal with people with just that, like they are people! I mean some folks get all caught up in the hype of a name, I just meet and greet them with kindness and sincerity, eager to work, but always pleasant. And truthfully, that has been my gift. I use twitter as a way to express my inter most thoughts and emotions, Myspace as a bulletin board or the visual of the events and things I am involved in, facebook to build awareness, youtube as the hard core evidence that yeah.. it really goes down....and word of mouth just to get the peoples attention!! Lol, so we'll see how far these take me!

11. Tell me more about your next project coming up and when will it come out.

- The next project that I have coming out will be a new mixtape series (by me) entitled "Heartz, Starz, & Muzic Notez" The first to come of course will be Vol. 1 Hosted by Dj Whitey....It is finished and just patiently awaiting the proper release date! lol we just dropped "certified super star vol. 3" with Dj DP in February 2010, so I'ma let that rock out a little while longer!

12. You have also tapped into modeling and acting to get in the game in more ways than one. Tell me your success in those avenues.

- Well the modeling thing kinda just came and fell into my lap...As an artist I have to keep current photos on deck, so I'm always at a photo shoot, and well I started to get a little creative and hey, it just kind of went from there! I will be featured on thisis50.com VERY SOON!!! So look out for that!

13. You are a very beautiful woman as I see the pictures. So it's not far from the possibility that your modeling career could take off to high levels. What would you do if there was a time when your modeling is getting better results than your music career?

- I don't chase nothing but a check, so I'm naturally going to run to the money! lol, I got bills and a baby, so momma gotta make sure we eat! I don't limit myself to anything, so I'm down for whatever!

14. What goes through your mind as you write your songs?

- I write everything from experience, if I've felt it, I write it, if I see it, I write it, if I do it, I write it. Its just that simple. I have a hard time telling people or expressing my feelings through mouthed words, but gimme a pen and some paper and I'ma go in! Lol, I really would rather write it than say it...

15. Once on twitter you talked about how money motivates you. How important it is to be an independent woman these days? You have no manager, no team and you still shining...

- Well to me being independent is not even an option. I am a woman first, a mother second, and a star last. So in order for me to be what you all see before you, it takes a strong, hard working, independent woman to possess the strength and the ability to endure all of the crap I have to deal with on a day to day basis. And I strive very hard to be all that I can, never waiting for a handout or looking for sympathy.. I am what I am and I am who He's made me. I was built to last and I will continue to do what's best for me, and stay true to myself.

16. What are the ultimate goals for Shay Star?

- Goals, hmmmmm.......well first and foremost, I have to be a good mother for my son. So anything, and I mean anything that I need to do to ensure that he is good, that is what I HAVE to do, there is no hoping or any dreaming in that, that just is...A must...but as for me personally, I just wanna be comfortable, and peaceful, no debt, no mile high troubles...I just like things to be simple, so as long as things keep sailing smoothly, I will not complain nor become greedy. What God has for me will be for me...So I'm cool with just working hard and pursuing any and everything that comes my way.

17. What is the one quote you live by?

-I'm just happy to be here ya know!!! Where there's doubt, there's failure.......You gotta go hard or go home...and I ain't ready to go just yet!!

18. Contact info:

I'm all over the net so here it goes!!

www.Twitter.com/iamShayStar

www.Facebook.com/iamShayStar

www.YouTube.com/iamShayStar

www.myspace.com/godsgyft21

www.Datpiff.com or www.thatcrack.com and just search "Shay" for free mixtapes and music

or just simply: GOOGLE ME!!!! :)

For Bookings, Features, Hostings or just whatever!! Hit up my Publicist:

Chanell Bell: Pr.Ancor@gmail.com

(Serious inquires ONLY) She will get right back with you!

19. Any shout outs?

Shout out to my family, my friends, my riders!! You know who you are! Ya'll so real there's no need to say names! But to my posse! Chanell Bell of Ancor&CO (my publicist) E of NYCConnexion (my consultant/wardrobe), State City Studios, CRAVE Productions, 302 Productions (recording and engineers) Drum Majors ATL, ETunez, Young Starr Productions, MdotMusic, T3K, and the rest of the wonderful producers who have helped to make my tapes a hit!! All the artist and writers who helped pave the way, A notorious shout out to my dancers Alexis and Marquette... I have no idea where I would be without them, shout out to the Swat Team Djs and the whole Jahyummy crew for embracing me! I love you all! Shout out to Felix Natal Jr. (my photographer) for seeing in me something other than just some "eye candy" but a young woman who has the drive and the potential to really make it! Sending love to all of the bloggers and online radio shows had me a show or played my music! xoxoxoxo to all of u!! Madd love to all the followers who RT my stuff and give me crazy love on the timeline! I see u all and I appreciate it all, I really do. And big ups to anyone doubting the kid, lol ya'll just give me the moto to keep grinding baby!!! I love it. I love it ,I love it!

Check out her track that's getting major play, "Amazing" (Produced by DrumMajorsATL)

Ess Vee - Far From A Dream (Official Music Video)

Check this one out.......this one went deep. Especially how i'm feeling today.

Jerz strikes again

source via AddyNightLife

Chris Brown & Tyga - Deuces (Video)

Single off of Fan of A Fan mixtape

Chris Brown still killin' it with talent. This whole Rihanna situation been dead. Give him his career back.

source via AddyNightlife

Drake: Thank Me Later (Tracklist)

Because of LowKey who always on his job I just received the tracklist to the album of the year. From what you see.......It damn sure looks like it.

1. Fireworks (Feat. Alicia Keys) (Produced By Crada, Noah “40″ Shebib & Mattew “Boi-1da” Samuels)
2. Karaoke
3. The Resistance (Produced By Noah “40″ Shebib & Matthew “Boi-1da” Samuels)
4. Over (Produced By Matthew “Boi-1da” Samuels & Al-Khaaliq)
5. Show Me A Good Time
6. Up All Night (Feat. Nicki Minaj) (Produced By Matthew “Boi-1da” Samuels)
7. Fancy (Feat. T.I . & Swizz Beatz) (Produced by Swizz Beatz)
8. Shut It Down (Feat. The Dream) (Produced by Omen & Noah “40″ Shebib)
9. Unforgettable (Feat. Young Jeezy) (Produced by Matthew “Boi-1da” Samuels & Noah “40″ Shebib)
10. Light Up (Feat. Jay-Z) (Produced By Tone Mason & Noah “40″ Shebib)
11. Miss Me (Feat. Lil Wayne) (Produced By Matthew “Boi-1da” Samuels; additional production by Noah “40″ Shebib)
12. Cece’s Interlude
13. Find Your Love (Produced By Kanye West & Jeff Bhasker)
14. Thank Me Now (Produced By Timbaland)

Thanks Karla.and Thanks LowKey !

Thank Me Later out June 15th. Remember Me Now out now. Here too

EXCLUSIVE: Jacki-O - Love My Gangsta

This is definitely a summer hit that both shawties and dudes can ride with. my girl Jacki-O officially on her grind! This will be on AllHipHop, HotNewHipHop and all sites by tonight.

Jacki-O - Love My Gangsta


G-Class: The Gutta Series. Hosted By Jacki-O will be out by Friday

DJs!! IF YOU NEED THE UNTAGGED VERSION, EDITED VERSION, JUS HOLLA AT ME AND I GOT YOU.

In The Boardroom: Certified

What's music without the beat? You need a producer in the studio to make the song. Actually, a solid producer can stay in this industry longer than an artist. So I decided starting today and every Wednesday I'm going to go inside the musically intellectual mind of a solid producer.

The first producer I came across was thanks to DJ Beanz (DMV, the sexy voice that hosted SS6) First person she said was this man. Now I see why. He's a student of the game in front of the classroom, taking notes and using them to create success. He's basically what his name is: Certified.

Ladies and Gentlemen, Lets go in the Boardroom.

1. Introduce yourself to the world homie?

Whats Good DJ Benz??? I go by the name of Certified. I'm a producer/engineer for Fall Back Entertainment. I've been doing music now for 8 years, feels like I'm just getting started…

2. What made you decide to become a producer in this game?

When I first started really to make music, I started out as an engineer. Being in the studio with so many different types of artists with different sounds really inspired me to start composing music myself..when I felt I was ready, I started producing for artists who really needed beats, and liked what they heard.

3. In your bio, you stated you are also a songwriter. Talk about the importance of a producer to have knowledge in songwriting. This is how the right artist matches with the right track, right?

When you compose a beat, you should have an idea of who you're making it for, what type of beat it is (hip-hop,r&b,pop), and where the direction of the song is going to be. Nowadays record labels don't want to hear beats, they want to hear finished songs. Every producer should work together with a song-writer, and be willing to have different artists demo their tracks. You'd be surprised to find out how many industry musicians do not write their own lyrics, it was a shock to me to find out at least. I'm lucky to be surrounded by such talented song-writers. Neazee, my song-writing partner, has an incredible talent. Look out for him..

4. Who influenced you in Hip Hop?

Aw man, I can't list everyone. I will say this though, when I heard Big L's first album, I knew I had to do something in this music industry, that was the start of my obsession with this.

5. What you specifically learn in audio engineering in college? You went to Towson University.

Everything a good musician/audio engineer should know. I was blessed to have such talented teachers. I learned the craft primarily at my first internship. Mike Watert (Studio 8121 Chief Engineer), taught me 90% of what I know today. I used all my connections in school 100%… I advise anyone who wants to become an audio engineer or a producer to not take your opportunities lightly.. Do internships, extra credit..whatever. You should live in the studio. I know I do.

6. BKS & DJ ScotteeLP mentored you. How did they help you in your craft?

ScotteeLP was really the man who got me into making beats. I used to engineer for him back in school, he was sick with Reason, and a beast on the turn tables. We used to go record shopping and just sit in the studio all day and chop up samples. ScotteeLP's drum patterns and styles I still implement into my beats to this day.. I still have a drum kit he gave me from 2006 on my hard drive… I use it all the time. When I met BKS, thats when my production went to that second level. He really inspired me to start learning how to play the keyboard, and to get off sampling. I can't even begin to speak words on how talented of a music producer BKS is. All I'll say is this, we're great friends, and if you don't know about him, you will. Check him out http://www.myspace.com/bksyes

7. Talk to me about the DMV. This is your home court and you are involved with the sound of DC.

I can't say I'm heavily involved in the sound of DC. I'm from Maryland. DC is an amazing city, lot's of talent there. My sound is unique.. I can't compare it to anything I've heard in DC.

8. Who are your favorite artists out the DMV?

First on the list would have to be, Dealz, Codes, Brams, Blast, Bolds, Skeem…Other artists I'm feeling right now are WhiteFolkz, K-Beta, Midian &, Madom Madon. If you don't know who these artists are, get familiar.

9. What is Wale's perception in the DMV?

He's one of DMV's many talented MCs.

10. Talk about the Game 7 mixtape:

Game 7 was the first major downloadable release from our Fall Back Entertainment. We dropped that mixtape right after we dropped Codes album RUN DMV. A lot of people in the DMV don't really quite know Fall Back Ent yet, it's funny, I know you probably get flooded with e-mails from different artists asking you to play their music and tell them what you think, well one day DJ Beanz decided to give it a listen, and the feedback I got was "WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" lol. That said enough. We're working on a summer re-release of the mixtape.

11. Lately I've seen producers doing instrumental mixtapes. That's giving originals away. Is there any benefits to that?

It depends on what your trying to gain from doing that. I'd rather use 20 original beats for a mixtape than do an instrumental version, but thats just me. Like I said before, record labels don't want to hear beats anymore, they want to hear finished songs.




12. Describe your style, your beats.

I'm versatile. You have to be. I try to make every beat as best as it can be. A lot of producers are lazy, you gotta be on point with your production or you will never get noticed. It's all about the beat in this industry.

13. What you working with in the studio? like the board, drum machine, etc?

At my home studio for composing beats I use Pro Tools 8, Reason 3.0, & plenty of VSTs. When I record artists at the recording studio I normally use a Pro Tools rig, Its what I'm most comfortable with.

14. The one thing that motivates you:

I am motivated by other individuals, I feed off other people's energy. If your not grinding, don't bother me.

15. Your future goals:

Major record placements & success for everyone who I work with...

16. Contact info:

Gmail : CertifiedFBE@gmail.com
Twitter: @Certified_Music
myspace.com/certifiedmusicproducer
facebook.com/certifiedmusicproducer

Management: David Hamburg
Gmail: DwHamburg@gmail.com

17 Any shoutouts?

Special thanks to my DJ, DJ BEANZ!! Codes, Dealz, Blast, Brams.. Fall Back Entertainment! Let's Go!



Check out his beats people. Check out Certified sound!

Certified Beats-Hiphop snippets 2010

Tommy Stars - Beamer, Benz, Bentley freestyle (VIDEO)

WATCH MY HOMIE KILL THIS BEAT! YES WE KNO EMINEM KILLED IT. SO TOMMY ROSE IT UP TO KILL THAT SHIT AGAIN!

shoutout to Inferno Productions.

And keep doubtin him if you want. He gonna be everywhere this summer....Trust

Happy Haitian Flag Day!!

Still proud of my hertiage. Still helping my homeland. To all my Haitians get your way to the top: Even if you have to scratch your way there

STATE YOUR NAME CANNON: MOB FAM

You got to admit. There aren't a lot of rappers in hip-hop with Latino descent. But best believe the ones out there are legends or superstars: First you HAVE to say Big Pun. Then Fat Joe. The almighty Cypress Hill. And you can't be a DJ in a party and NOT rock Pitbull. I even got to shout out Lumidee for this one (Hopefully she will be interviewed very soon as she makes her comeback)
After this interview you got to add these three brothers right here. Coming from the same hood as Willy Northpole in Phoenix, AZ, they been going through the game for a while. Their mission? Be the fresh faces in Latino hip-hop and have the world hooked and blazing like their scorching weather. After this interview, It should be mission accomplished:
World: meet MOB FAM

1. State your names, gangstas:
AYYYYY was up fam’ we got SCZ, YOUNG THUG and TS

2. Where you represent?
Straight out of South PHX, ARIZONA

3. Talk to me about the south side of Phoenix.
Ayyyy well basically it’s da hood out here in AZ, the slums aka the barrio’ its alot of poverty out her fam its Mexicans and black folks who all get along in south PHX, AZ

4. How was it like in the house? Any sibling rivalry?
LOL Never that welcome from a broken family home’ pops was gone mama raised 5 kids on her own’ so we got alote of respect for each other’ also very humble and respectable young men that’s coming from being raised by a single Mexican mother ya digg !!

5. What made you guys form the rap group?
Well TS who is da oldest of the group used to be in a rap crew in the 2000. So they wanted to follow in TS’s footsteps started looping beats and rappin on tapes etc..that was when the HOT BOYS had just came out’ being that they were so young SCZ and YOUNG THUG were very motivated’ So one day after TS comes home from a studio session they tell him “fam we wanna show ya something” So TS is like man I wonder what these bad ass kids done did…lol” well come to find out they were spitting some straight hood bars and had already bought studio equipment mics etc so TS was overwhelmed by his lil bros flows..he then said we got something here’ SCZ has always been the one behind the music” he writes da hooks and even engineers the MOBFAM music most of the time’ he is very hands on with the music. Now YOUNG THUG” is super swag fresh dope boy” he spent all alote of time in da streets with some street bosses and hustlaz’ so he always had some paper’ so he brings that money ‘ swag’ real hood story to the music ya dig. TS is more of the mouth piece/ business man always online pushing records and trying to further the MOBFAM.

6. Talk to me about the importance of Latino presence in hip-hop(Personally 1st thing that comes to my mind is Cypress Hill)
Ya no doubt’ big ups to cypress hill they are pioneers for da Latino hip hop movement’ also big ups to PIT BULL (who we have opend up for 3 times already) and MC MAGIC, ZIG ZAG of the well know group in AZ the NB RIDAZ’ And now we introduce the MOBFAM to the world” we bring that street vibe with a lil Latin twist to it’ kinda like terror squad and FAT JOE” the MOBFAM brings them catchy hooks and a hip hop lifestyle to the urban Latino community” to let there people know that change is good” we here to give yall another input and also a positive look for the community ya dig !

7. What was the setting like after your release of your 1st album, "Street Fame" in 2006. That album put you guys on the map in the Southwest.
Well after 10,000 units sold’ it instantly started a buzz in da city’ we rocked a bunch of car shows and nightclubs through out da city’ then the biggest radio station in AZ power 98.3fm picked there single MAMA RAISED A THUGSTAR to be on “hate it or love it” basically they spin ya record without telling the listeners who is da artist is and let them call in and vote’ wow a massive 85% loved the record” so coming from da hood that was a big deal for the MOBFAM. Then we started sending out are own media kits to labels’ and we got a call back from TVT RECORDS letting us know they got our kit and they liked what they heard and to send them more music” yet again u gotta understand being in the hood and a label calls ya back ya gotta be doin something rite ya diigg’ so we ran with it and took it to the next level” well TVT closed there doors but gave us contacts to a few A&R reps and we are currently on a quest for this soon to come record deal” believe that.

8. What's the Phoenix hip-hop scene like? I know you crossed pathes with Willy Northpole. Do you think Phoenix has what it takes to be on the forefront of Hip hop like Atlanta?
Well first of all big ups to WILLY NORTHPOLE he is from da hood of south PHX, AZ as well we did a XPOZ magazine cover with him and rocked the DUB car show after party with him and Cash Money Records recording artist 2PISTOLS who also showed the MOBFAM alot of love” ARIZONA has a lot of talent’ it wont be long till we are in the spotlight its well deserved as well.

9. Did you guys went through battle rapping? How many people lost to the Mob Fam?
We mainly drop singles and mixtapes and albums” you can take the MOBFAM cd home and battle it all night and be mad at ya self for not putting out music like the fam…lol” with all due respect





10. Your new album "The Takeover" is coming out this summer. What are the expectations? Talk about your single, "We Okay"(I been spinning that record a lot on my mixshows)
Ooweeee the new single WE OK” is super off the chain we have a hit single on our hands rite now my boy Chris Hollywood did the beat “he killed it big ups fam-we moving my dude” it’s a dope beat with a catchy hook in English and Spanish” we giving our people something to ride to and its being shopped around now as we speak” also we got a follow up record for it called TU AMOR” something for da ladies FT:MC MAGIC be checking for that to. Also big ups to JMILLY and HUSTLE N GRIND RADIO and DJ BENZ for spinning the record” and DJ BENZ for that big plug on that night when the track was featured on HUSTLE N GRIND” that spin 10 tracks and have 2 DJ’s judge the records are track WE OK” got a great response that nite he said “not to be disrespectful to any artist that was on that night but that that was the hottest joint of da night” with that being said…here we are fam…thanks bro (No doubt fam)

11. Now this anti-1070 bill against immigration is gaining national coverage. Cops and/or the gov't always finds a way to supress the minority races like us. i want to hear your outtake from each one of you on how can we inform the US about this.
We need to be more aware as a society. Its all bad out here in AZ my peoples been going through that always now they making it legal to racial profile” we will address that very soon in a record” until then all my people keep ya head we gonna be ok”

12. How involved is hip-hop in Mexican culture?
My Mexican people love & support hip hop they trap to…lol.. They buy records they rock jordans and they pop bottles ya digg’ now we gotta give are people something to be proud of and something to get behind and represent we give the the MOBFAM all hood love.

13. Out of you three: Which one is the shyest? The most outgoing? The loudest? Most athletic? and this one...Who gets the most women?
Lol The shyest would have to be SCZ” the loudest is TS” and for who gets the most women’ wow” lol that’s kinda tuff.You would have to see with your own eyes ‘we love da ladies’ as for the most athletic we are all in shape and play hoops every week” TS got a mean post up game’ he played football and basketball in high school”

14. To you guys, what keeps a rap group together nowadays?
Loyalty and you gotta do numbers or ya will off “being that we brothers we can criticize each other with out anybody being offended” even if we didn’t make in the game we still got that love for each other“ we will adapt and overcome” but it seems like there’s a place in this hip hop world for MOBFAM ya digg!

15. What is the ultimate goal for you three? the Mob Fam?
Well first to make great music and reach fans across the world” but also to reach our latino crowd and give them a fresh breath of air with this new movement’ they will have something to rep and something to be proud of LATINOS STAND UP”

16. Contact info for everyone to reach you?
Contact our management “Money Power Respect Entertainment”; reach out to Cahleb at 480.570.7370

17. Any shoutouts?
Big ups to the whole AZ hip hop community everybody in the industry that’s doing there thing and always to the man upstairs God bless us all” and thanks for your time and ya ears enjoy the new single “WE OKAY





You heard the Fam. Check out the single that I've been playing on my Benzimusiq mixshows
MOB Fam - We Okay

Rick Ross ft. Ne-Yo - Super High (Video)

Only Rick Ross can look gangsta and funny on the bike at the same time. Funny Video too.

This off his upcoming album, Teflon Don (Or in Benz mixtapes, off Sexual Seduction 6


Mmmmmmm....Stacey Dash..

(source from YouHeardThatNew)

K.Michelle ft. Rick Ross - You Should've Killed Me

Wha she said on the last interview? She gonna slaughter the game. Every lady should listen to this. This is a real artist that pours her RAW emotions on the melody. ....Chilling.

K. Michelle ft. Rick Ross - You Should've Killed Me


Shoutout to Delante once again

What's the 901 mixtape. Out May 28th. Highly anticipated.

Tyga & Chris Brown – Fan Of A Fan (Mixtape)

This collab from an R&B star and Young Money's young gunna is officially out. Check this out. VA should be represented heavy. Fan Favorite

Tracklist:

Another hot project by Jahlil Beats.

The Jahlil Beats/DJ Benz mixtape comin soon.....title? decided but won't say.

DJ Tati Facebook Spring 2010 mix

My homegirl from Queens went in on this mix. A great listen to before a party on a Saturday night. Expect more from another DJ that I think is the next to shine.

Click on pic 2 get mix

June 19th We take over Long Island

Thursday's Tastycake : Nina Santiago

It's hard to turn away when you look at her. Sexy, stunning, mouth-watering, fill in the blanks. Either you know her or about to, for the fact that her photos are in a lot of the major websites out here. She was out on the road to her next shoot when I caught up with her for this interview. So we can all read more about this Puerto Rican beauty: Nina Santiago.


1. You are doing a lot in the modeling industry. To some that doesn't know you, introduce yourself.
Hello, My name is Nina Santiago. I'm a Puerto Rican Queen who dominates my lifestyle.


2. What part of Puerto Rico are you from? How was life down there?
I was born in Juana Diaz, I haven't lived out in P.R. in years but from what I remember it's beautiful.


3. The one thing you think about as you pose in a photoshoot:
Honestly... I think about making love.


4. What's your resume looking like?(magazines, music videos, fashion shows, etc)
Smooth Girl Magazine
Black Mens Magazine
Hip Hop Weekly Magazine
Show Off Magazine
Stunnaz Magazine
40-40 (Cover)
WV Soul Magazine (Flip Cover)


5. Measurements?
34D-27-39


6. Talk about your website that is about to launch:
www.NinaSantiago.com launches in 2 weeks.


7. Next month in June, you are going to be a part of Hedonism II in Jamaica. What is Hedonism all about and how crazy is it going to be?
Hedonism is amazing. It's actually a all Nude Resort. Lots of couples go to swing. I just go to watch.


8. What other things you do besides modeling?
I love to cook. I also enjoy photography.


9. How do you feel about being one of many women in Latino culture that's making an impact in society?
I love it. I carry my image well and I hope to inspire others.




10. For a model that is trying to get that magazine cover shoot, what advice can you pass on to her?
Keep it all business. Never make it personal. They will try you but you must hold your ground and respect yourself.


11. How do you feel about some women getting implants and butt injections to get ahead in this industry?
I say do what "Do what ever you want but do it for yourself, not the career".


12. You're the second model that I've interviewed that has a tattoo on her cheeks. What made you get that tattoo?
I had a birth mark I wanted to cover up.


13. You prefer a man that cooks? Or a handyman, someone that can fix anything?
I prefer a handyman. Because I can cook my butt off. lol


14. Sexiest thing someone has done for you:
I must say it was a bubble bath after a private jet plane ride to the Bahamas.


15. The one thing that motivates you every day:
GOD and my Mother. I appreciate my family and I trust In GOD.


16. On twitter you usually type with wierd letters lol. What type of letters are they? How can we find out what you're saying?
They are from an application on my iPhone. It's called iGiftu. It's a pretty cool application. I do it to grab peoples attention.


17. What are the next moves for Nina Santiago?
I am working on a few big projects but can't release them at the moment. The contracts are still being negotiated. But, you will see me real soon.

18. Contact info:
www.NinaSantiago.com will have all the links you need. ALSO FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER @Model_Nina

19. Any shoutouts?
Yes, much love to my mother and my family. I also want to say xoxoxo to all my loving loyal fans. I LOVE YOU ALL.







Check this out:



Nina Santiago & Smooth Magazine in Jamaica

Alicia Keys - Unthinkable (Video)

A. Keys highly anticipated video debuted at 106 today.

Off The Elements of Freedom ( offSexual Seduction 5 )

source via Lowkey

Banan Peze' Picklies. Stomach never empty. LMAO!!

If you are Haitian you know what this is.......smh lmao i no im late but im on the bandwagon... I eat this everyday anyway. lmao

(yes one more Beamer Benz bentley comedy)

Drake - Find Your Love (Video)

Directed by Anthony Mandler.

2nd single off Thank Me Later. Shot in Jamaica

A DEADLY HIPHOP ALLIANCE- ARIZONA RAPPERS UNITE TO FIGHT IMMIGRATION BILL

If you don't know by now, you probably don't like the news. But what the gov't doing in Arizona should NOT be ignored. To sum it up, the gov't made it legal for the cops and authority to stop you if you're black or latino. So you know what happened right? Arizona's best rappers, which are: DJ John Blaze, Queen Yonasda, Tajji Sharp, Yung Face, Mr. Miranda, Ocean, Da'aron Anthony, Atllas, Chino D, Nyhtee, Pennywise, Rich Rico, and Da Beast teamed together to make an impact and fight this bill. Just like we get together poppin bottles listening to O Les Do It, we should get together and let our voices be heard. They did. Now the world is watching. Peep this:





Source from Hustle & Grind Radio

Mind you:
Anything Queen Yonasda is fightin for, I'm with her
Anything J Milly is fighting for, I'm with her

You know im down with my homie DJ Infamous

And I got a good fan base in Phoenix. I fight for rights. We warriors.


So count me in.

Thursday's Tastycake: Brittany Dasani

Here's a lady that stays on her grind with nothing but progression on her mind. With several big-time magazine shoots as well as working for A&E television, she's going towards her goal by driving in several lanes at once. Straight to the point, along with vivid curves. I guess you can say she's like the water bottle named after her: Pure. Here's a taste of: Brittany Dasani

1. Introduce yourself to the world:

Ay yo world! My name is Brittany. I'm a 25 year old model from CT. I'm down to earth regardless of a pretty face, I'm hard working, smart, educated and one classy b*tch. I love hard and if you give me love and respect in return, your gonna get it back. You DON'T want to be on my bad side.

2. Where you from?

CT, NY

3. What got you to start modeling?

Well, since I was little I loved dressing up and playing with my grandmas makeup. Around 15 I was contacted by an agency and; of course at 15 I looked at it like " yes I can play dress up and wear makeup without getting yelled at by Mom!" so, I guess I'd say the agency I worked with helped to peak my interest.

4. What's your portfolio looking like (magazine covers,music videos, fashion shows)?

I've done a handfull of calendars. I've been in Online magazines Vblazin among others. Maxim En Espanol & Low Rider. Fashion shows aren't really my thing, and I'm working on the videos at the moment. It's hard when your not Kat stacks ya know! Sarcasm at it's fullest people!

5. Tell me about your first photoshoot and your reactions.

OMG I don't even remember my first shoot. I was probably nervous and had no clue what to do. I have definitely come into my own and feel extremely comfortable with my body now.

6. What's the one thing you like about modeling the most?

Being able to express myself.

7. What else you do besides modeling?(host parties? makeup artist?)

Once my site is up (Brittanydasani.com) hosting parties will come with that. But I work full time in post production for A&E television.

8. What would you like to benefit from your photoshoots in the long run?

Just to look back and say that I lived it to the fullest. I've had so many great opportunities come my way, traveled to amazing places & I've met so many wonderful people who in turn have come to be some of my closest friends around the country. That's the best reward ever.

9. Name 3 people you look up to.

I've never been one to " look up " to people. I do me, I make mistakes and learn from them. I look up to ME

10. What type of music you listen to? What artists are in your mp3/ipod?

Rap, hip-hop, R&B and pop. Some artist in my ipod?? lets think... T.I., 50, Travis Barker, wayne, Jeezy,DIPSET ALLL DAY, Lloyd Banks (fav rapper ever) Mobb Deep, Nu Jerzey Devil, Red Cafe, MJB, Britney, Christina, Game, Chris Brown, blue Cantrell, Kelis, Remy, MJ, Madonna... I could keep going!

11. You know models are dimepieces. How annoying is it when dudes holla or even stalk you because of your pictures?

okay first of all, models ARE NOT dimepieces. If you can walk around with no make-up, in sweats, a T and sneaks... your a dime. So, yes I'm a dime! Guys will be guys. It doesn't get to my head number one because I've been used to it since middle school and two, they do it to the chick before me and to the chick after me. I'm nothing special to them.

12. Is their any way to catch your attention? If so, what is the proper way to get at a women with model status?

I'm really picky. walk by me and ignore me or smile. DO NOT, I repeat DO NOT try to holla at me with some " dayyyumm ma " crap because it's not respectful.

13. You can be very brief about this question. Why do people pay any attention to women like Kat Stacks? because their whores NOT women. I hope yall print this one up. There's classy chicks and there's chicks who don't care bout themselves and will exploit themselves,hurt and use people to get what they want. I rather struggle to get to the top then slut my way up. Plus none of them dudes even pay her no mind, the same dudes who leave her stranded hit me up on a daily basis and I aint even messin with them. She's NOT wife material! POW

14. How important is it to have a back-up plan for the people trying to pursue a modeling career?

Very. I modeled during college but I don't depend on modeling. I have more than one passion and I'm lucky enough to have it as my full-time job. Nothings set in stone so don't put all your eggs in one basket chickies.

15. What are the next moves for Brittany Dasani? next mag shoots? videos? I'm shooting for my website... which is probably why yall haven't seen many new pics of me. I'm saving them all for my site! I want brand new material for everyone to continuously come back to. So check back every once in a while Brittanydasani.com (in the works) I've spoken with a few mags which I obviously can't speak on yet and I've also gotten a handful of offers for videos. So I'm weeding through those now. You WILL be seeing me... just might take me a little longer than some ehhh hummm!!!

16 Contact info: Brittanydasani.com

Twitter- @Brittanydasani

Dasani.promo@gmail.com (serious inquiries only) for bookings.

Meek Mill ft. Young Chris - Where They Do That At (Video)

Meek n Jahlil did it once again. Young Chris always deliver.....

Now do you people wanna come to Philly? hahhaha