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November 24, 2014
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November 23, 2014
Artist Spotlight - Duzzo Dave
Earlier this week I finally got in contact with one of my favorite rappers of all time. Duzzo Dave is one of the finest artists in CT. With a heavily Chicago influenced style Duzzo Dave has taken it and put an east coast twist on it. When we asked Dave to feature for our Artist Spotlight he was more than happy to do it.
Our Interview With Duzzo Dave
What got you interested in Music ?
My first memory of like listening to music by myself was when I had this boombox joint and my parents had this Best of The Beatles CD and the Best of Elvis Presley CD and like some country CD... and then my 17 year old cousin gave me the Marshall Mathers LP when I was in 2nd grade and everything changed after that.
Top 3 favorite artists and why?
Probably Eminem just because lyrically nobody was fucking with him and because he didn't give a fuck and he was very honest in his expression which was what I think made him so great. He wasn't scared to be himself.
Juelz Santana because he just had mad swag. He ain't have the best lyrics but his swag was always dripping (pause). I definitely admired that growing up.
Kendrick because he's just an amazing songwriter. He knows how to choose beats and he knows what to do with them. Every song is a piece of art. And he has a message. He has substance.
And then number 4 is Drake. He was def a big influencer for me growing up. Just sonically Drake is dope. Surface-wise Drake is great. Who cares about the message when the shit sounds good.
What experience in your career was a game changer for you and why?
I used to be mad scared to perform. Then one day I had to perform and I was like aight i'm not getting embarrassed no more so I was like fuck it I'm gonna rap to the crowd and I'm not gonna look away at the crowd not once. After that I realized how little substance there was in my fear of performing. I been killing shit from then on.
What else do you do besides Rap?
Ball at Fitch.
Most memorable experience?
College.
What makes you different than other artists?
I'm honest with my content. I follow what I like. I’m not following trends.
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November 20, 2014
J Eddy - Coma
J Eddy, a young talent straight out of Southern Connecticut is fairly new to the Hip Hop scene. J Eddy has a unique flow and style that allows you to experience what its like to be in his shoes. In this single Coma you get a look into the thoughts of J Eddy and a glance of what what is going on in his head. This unique single is something that really showcases this young emcee's talent.
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November 19, 2014
NephLon Don Ft. Interstate Snake & DJ YRS Jerzy - Trappin 4 A While
With Nephlon Don's recent signing to DJ YRS Jerzy's label he has been in booth recording nothing but heat. His new single Trappin 4 A While is straight heat and just shows what Nephlon has got some serious bars. Overall the single is dope and the features are on point, this kids got a lot of talent and I wish him best of luck in his future endeavors, he definitely has my support.
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Duzzo Dave - Everybody Knows
Duzzo Dave in short is the definition of a true emcee. With a style that sets him apart from most artists he is able to create an endless euphoric experience when listening to his music. In other words his music is simply addicting. Duzzo Dave is really something else and his word play and rhyme scheme is simply brilliant I can't say anything bad about Duzzo hes just simply too dope.
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Lil Mikey - Power Outage (Feat. Steve Swisha, A. Hanna)
Lil Mikey, an up and coming name in the Florida Trap scene dropped his new single Power Outage last night. With a typical trap piano progression mixed with a crunchy bass riff and drums that knock create the perfect base for this epic single. As for the lyrics Lil Mikey never ceases to impress as his tracks are as catchy as they are raw and I can listen to his music for hours. Overall the single is nasty and I look forward to hearing more music from him in the near future.
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November 18, 2014
BLVNKS - 94 (Mixtape)
Up and coming Norwalk, emcee BLVNKS dropped his new mixtape 94 the other day. With a classic smooth west coast flow he effortlessly mixes this distinct sound with an underground trap sound. The tape is something else, it really is, songs like SMOKEMYLIFEAWAY, Down Out (Feat. J Eddy), and Drug Remedies (Feat. Tapper), these are just a few examples of the immense talent BLVNKS possesses. Overall the tape creates a very unique sound and definitely shows BLVNKS isn’t your typical artist and has a lot of talent.
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November 16, 2014
Chuck Paradi$e - Artist Spotlight
Up and coming rapper Chuck Paradi$e is making moves in the underground New Jersey trap movement. With three solid mixtapes under his belt, Paradi$e shows that he has the talent to move beyond his state and make national vibrations.
Chuck Paradi$e's unique style made him a very qualified candidate for our artist spotlight. We asked Chuck Paradi$e a few questions to give us a inside look as to how he makes his music and his creative influences.
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What got you interested in Music?
My father was a signed R&B Soul artist to Brunswick Records, and my mother did Broadway so I was into music since as long as I could remember getting my 1st drum set at 3 years old.
Top 3 favorite artists and why?
1. Michael Jackson - My top inspiration in the music industry. Being an CEO, entertainer, artist, director, songwriter, actor, group artist and solo artist showed me I could be versatile and still be great with every aspect. Never stop til perfection and always make memorable music people can relate to with your own original feel.
2. Rakim - Showed me the essence of hip-hop while I was young. I used to take my bro's Follow The Leader CD and play it not knowing what everything meant, just knowing it was dope and one day I'd want to move the crowd too. His lyrical wits, and knowledge on the mic drew me to always think outside the box and be as clever as possible with every line.
3. Notorious B.I.G. - Showed me you could make it out of your struggle in the hood on the east coast and do something positive if you chase your dreams. His conviction in his music, consistency, and his storytelling ability help me craft myself as an emcee.
What experience in your career was a game changer for you and why?
Hearing my single, "Buss It Down Feat. C. Malloy" on the radio for the 1st time on Streetz 106 Radio in 2010. It got requested so many times, the skype chat crashed lol.
Also, being crowned Open Mic Mayhem King of ItzBMRadio.com in 2012 after slaughtering shows back to back and being requested to perform and feature for events.
What else do you do besides Rap?
Im CEO of my own entertainment label, Elektrik Ill Entertainment. Founded in 2009
Producer / Audio Engineer Certified by Institute of Audio Research in NY 2005Actor, played my 1st role as Lee Lee in the movie “ ex, Money, And You Already Know" featured in The Source Magazine. Graphic Artist, Songwriter, and also a deep appreciation for Art and Fashion Designing.
Most memorable experience?
Getting offered a distrubution/production deal for 100K @ Koch Records/Fontana Universal in 2008.
I was in group called "The CryTearia" at the time and my partner was hospitalized for months from being shot shortly after we got the offer, so we couldn't take the deal.
I started working on my 1st solo material after that and began to brand my own label "EIE".
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November 12, 2014
Chaboki - Boki Bandz (Mixtape)
Chaboki, takes traditional trap to a whole new level. Chicago is a hot bed for talent and Chaboki is no exception. However Chaboki is not on the drill scene in contrary his style is much different to the Chicago Hip Hop staple. This sets him apart and allows him to really shine dude to his unique style and where he is from.
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As for his new mixtape Boki Bandz, dope isn't even the word. Chaboki opens up with the hardest hitting beat Ive ever heard, the bass literally had my whole body shaking. Every part of this tape is on point and really look forward to hearing more of his music in the future.
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