The Hip Hop Palace

Saturday, August 28, 2010

The Blade & Ghost Dog Productions Takeover on Promo Radio 24/7 FM

Monday, August 16, 2010

The Chosen One: LC The One

Born and raised in Bronx, New York, Lavon Collins, professionally known as “L.C.” began to develop his love for music. Developing a passion for music at an early age, L.C. began to pursue his dreams at the age of 12 when his parents gifted him with a keyboard. Forgoing the lifestyle of crime and poverty taken by others surrounding him, L.C. continued to remain focused as he steadily made moves to make his dream of becoming a notable hip-hop artist a reality.

Relying on influences ranging from Rakim, Kool G Rap, KRS One, 2Pac, and Nas, L.C. began writing, making beats and arranging music in hopes of following in their footsteps. Much of his lyrical content early on reflected his mentor “ALM” who gave him hands-on experience to composing music. L.C. then began recording in his apartment where they produced and duplicated their music. He did local shows, performed at parties from “Sound View” to Bronx Park East and has created a buzz for himself performing in rap showcases throughout NYC and abroad.

Now managed by Artists-First Entertainment LLC, rapper and music enthusiast L.C. is making waves on the scene with the recent release of “Don’t Trip” featuring Donnell Jones. L.C. is committed to changing the game; and he plans to take his career to the next level one solid story at a time with a true heart for hip-hop and developing his natural gift of being a performer.

L.C.’s next level includes securing a single deal on Street Scholar Music Group; which is distributed by Bungalo/Universal. His red-hot single, “Don't Trip,” features R&B sensation Donell Jones, and continues to gain momentum amongst DJs and audiences. After opening for such artists as Full Force, Rob Base, Bell Biv DeVoe (BBD), and Nina Sky at Foxwoods Resort, L.C. also tapped into the modeling realm for T.I.’s “Akoo” clothing line on BET’s 2009 Rip The Runway, as well as sharing the stage with his icon, Rakim, for several shows.

L.C.’S TOP FIVE ("SONGS THAT INFLUENCE ME EVERYDAY"):

“Dear Mama”: 2 Pac - (“The message and the impact”)

“Know The Ledge”: Rakim - (“Inspiring”)

“Black Girl Lost”: Nas – (“The best storyteller of all time”)

“Never Would Have Made It”: Marvin Sapp (“It speaks to my soul”)

“Through The Wire”: Kanye West (“He used a song to change his life”)

HEAR MUSIC FROM LC ON HIS WEBSITE AT WWW.LCTHEONE.COM

Sunday, August 15, 2010

Exclusive Interview with Aspiring Hip Hop Titan Squence

Rap Juggernaut Sequence Answers from the Heart in Exclusive Interview

(You Can't Deny Greatness: Rapper Sequence)

Give us some background info as to who you are.

I’m a Hip Hop Recording Artist/ Song Writer/Producer. I am also the CEO Of my own independent Record Label "Gorilla Mode Music" I was born in the Bronx New York and raised in New Jersey. I had ups and downs in my life that made me the man I am today and gave me the desire to tell my story through music. I’m also a Video Game/Movie Addict (LoL) and I've been writing and recording music since I was 16. Some say my work ethic is insane when it comes to completing a music project. But you only get back what you put into a project, so I give 100% every time.

What sets you apart from other aspiring rappers?

What sets me apart would be my work ethic and my desire to achieve what I have set out to do, wether it be during the writing process of a song or the editing process. I really enjoy writing creative lyrics. When it comes to music you can never be satisfied and you can never sit back and rely on one record to make your career because it could be the record you least expect that blows up. When I write a song I put my self in a fan's perspective and I try to visualize their response.

What is the philosophy by which you live by?

My philosophy is "Live life to the fullest. and just be your self ; don't try to mimic everybody else."

Which artists have inspired you?

There's a lot of artists that inspire me. Music in general inspires me. However, a few that stand out would definitely be Big pun, Eminem, Nas, and Jay-Z. I'm also an oldies fan and a big fan of 80's music.

Who does your production?

I do most of my own production
But I also like to work with upcoming producers.

What is your opinion of the current state of Hip Hop?

I feel Hip Hop is slowly bouncing back. But, it's a different industry than it was 10 years ago. Records aren't selling the way they used to and A&R's are scared to death to take a shot with a new artist if he ain't buzzing in certain areas or has a strong co-sign. But I feel Hip Hop will always be around. As much as rap music changes, so do the artists themselves for better or for worse.

If you can change one thing about the music industry what would it be and why?

I would definitely make sure some of these A&R's get there jobs reevaluated. Some of the choices they make on artist selection and some of the artist they pass up on is mind boggling to me. Some of these industry people only see the present and not the future. Look at an artist like Kanye. Only a few saw the future sound of music he was bringing to the table. I remember everybody was like what's this guy wearing and now those same people are dressing like him. I would just make sure these labels hire the right people for the right job. There's a lot of talent out there that gets over looked by poor judgement.

What can we expect from you within the next 5 years?

You can expect a lot of great music. I write songs and lyrics every single day. Over the next 5 years you will see many mixtapes from me, a few albums and my production on projects from artists around the world.

Are there any singers that you would like to collaborate with in the future?

I would like to collaborate with Justin Timberlake, John Legend, Trey songs also Christina Aguilera; she has one of the best voices. I would also like to collaborate with Jadakiss, Nas, Slaughter House, Eminem, Jay Z, J Cole and Busta Rhymes. Busta's energy on records and on stage is incredible.

What producer would you like to collaborate with in the future?

I want to work with Timbaland. He's one of my favorite producers. I enjoy beats that have a nice blend of synths and hard drums.

What is your favorite movie and favorite book?

My favorite book would be "A Brief History In Time" by Stephen Hawkings. I'm a big movie fan, so there's to many to list. But some of my favorites would be The Dark Knight, Goodfellas, The Goonies and all the 80' classics.

What are some major misconceptions that you think people have of you?

People might look at me and think "not another white rapper". That's ignorant, because you can't judge a book by it's cover. I'm actually Puerto Rican and Portuguese and I have a story to tell through my music. I've been on my own since I was 15 years old and I raised
myself. I had to grow up quick and learn a lot about life at a young age. I'm proud of the person I've become and I'm happy for what I've accomplished so far in my life and I cant wait to let the world here my story.

What is your favorite part of your live show? How has it evolved?

I enjoy performing very much. I bring a lot of energy when I'm On stage and give the fans the best show I can possibly give. I appreciate every fan that comes to my shows.

What is your LP going to be like?

My album is available now on iTunes titled "You Can't Deny Greatness". This album is my life story from the trials and tribulations I faced growing up to my present state in life. It's a complete album with no fillers. Every song is well written and produced and I'm very proud of the finished product.

What is your website?

My sites are:
GorillaModeMusic.com
YouTube.com/GorillaModeMusic
Twitter.com/SequenceMusic
Myspace.com/SequenceBestKeptSecret

Any final words for the people?

I would like to say Thank you for the interview and I had a conversation with the Hip Hop legend himself "KRS 1" a few weeks ago and he told me to "keep Hip Hop Alive" So I'm gonna end it on that note.

Thursday, June 3, 2010

A Star is Born: Ms. Kayla Bliss

(KAYLA BLISS)

Give us some background info as to who you are.

My name is Kayla Bliss. I am an R&B singer heavily influenced by Reggae and Hip Hop. I
have been singing my entire life. And I'm probably the strangest person you will ever come across...

What sets you apart from other aspiring singers?

I'm a singer/rapper/writer/producer . I play a part in all of my music, right down to the final mix. I am very daring and I'm a picture painter. I
like to make music in such a way that you can tell what my song is going to be about
before you hear the lyrics, just by listening to the marriage of the instruments.

What is the philosophy by which you live by?

My philosophy is "You can't make your heart feel something it won't".

Which artists have inspired you?

Artist who have inspired me include Buju Banton, Bounty Killer, Damien Marley, Sade, Anita Baker, Donny Hathaway, Brandy, Monica, Lupe Fiasco, Kanye West, Dr.Dre ... just to name a few. Those are definitely the most influential.

Who does your production?

I do my production along with my partner DJ KBreezy. Together we make up Andbegin
Productions. I have worked with other producers as well like Face and
Faroah Black.

What is your opinion of the current state of R&B?

I think that right now "R&B" is more about rhythm and less about blues. Its
less about vocal talent and more about drums and image. I don't really know
if that's good or bad...*

If you can change one thing about the music industry what would it be and why?

I wish you didn't have to give up your first born child and your soul to be famous.

What can we expect from the you within the next 5 years?

You can expect almost every top quality R&B song on the radio to be at least co written by
me, and that's if I'm not singing it.

Any singers would you like to collaborate with in the future?

I would love to work with Tynisha Keli, Mario, and Tank.

What producer would you like to collaborate with in the future?

I would love to collaborate with Brian Michael Cox, Rodney Jerkins, and Dallas
Austin.

What is your favorite movie and favorite book?

My favorite movie is Transformers, and my favorite book is Billy Joel's Greatest Hits Song Book.

What are some major misconceptions that you think people have of you?

I think the biggest misconception is that I'm difficult to
collaborate with. I'm really not. I'm just not eager because I get
nervous when I'm not in full creative control. Nervous can be good or
bad. I'm nervous about meeting new people, I can't help that.

What is your favorite part of your live show? How has it evolved?

My favorite part of my live show is the part where
I get to sing. Honestly I'm not a big talker. I am very shy and
always weary of the way people will receive me. So I just try to get
to the singing as soon as possible. That's my favorite part.

What is your LP going to be like?

My LP is going to feed the demented part of people's minds... kinda like a
horror movie. You know your going be scared, but you can't look away. That's the best way to describe it. You won't be scared though. You'll be fine.

What is your website?

My websites are www.nojokerecords.com and www.twitter.com/blissycakes .

Any final words for the people.

I want to thank everyone that has supported me thus far.
I look forward to everyone that eventually supports me. I hope that I
entertain you all, and I hope I don't let you down.
Thank you for this interview and opportunity.