 Q. How old were you when you decided that you wanted to be an artist? 12 years old. Q. What inspires your music? Everyday life and my surroundings. Q. Does where you are from influence your music? Absolutely. I'm from Philly which is a very dark, gritty, cold and crime infested city. Many of my songs, especially the earlier ones reflect that. Now that I live in Miami and don't go home that much, my newer music is brighter and more about having a good time enjoying life. Oh course I will never forget where I came from so I still get down n dirty as well. Q. How has the music business changed your life? I been doing this since I was a kid so this has always been my life. The only thing that will change it is commercial fame n fortune which I haven't achieved yet. Q. Who in the business have you enjoyed working with so far? Nasty Nes, DJ Irie, DJ Epps, DJ Entice, The Delphonics; and Cassidy, Shiz Lansky & Cal Akbar of Lasiny Family. There are countless artists n producers on the underground level like Kar-Lethal, Mike Smiff, Yun Kuntry, Blue Chips, Blame 9, Trac Kings, Rudy Menatti, Jim Blast and MJ to name a few. Q. In your opinion, who is the hottest artist out right now that you would like to work with? Rick Ross. Most of his songs are hot and being from Philly I see that he takes care of his artists cause Meek Mill seems to be doing well financially. Q What project are you currently working on? I have an album out called PAID. I am currently shooting videos for several songs and gathering feedback on which song I should really focus on and go all in with as far as the main single. Q. What turns you on the most in a woman? What are your turn offs? Of course you have to be attractive to get my attention. After that you must have an intelligent conversation and be financially independent or in school studying something that will lead you to being financially independent. I am completely turned off by insecure jealous types that want to be up under me at all times. This means you have no life or ambitions of your own. Q. What has been your craziest groupie moment? One nite after a show in the mountains in West Virginia me n my crew were having an orgy with these white girls n one of there red neck boyfriends came home and pulled a gun. He was blocking the entrance so the four of us had to jump out the second story bedroom window to escape. Q. What is the freakiest thing you have ever done in your career? Three girls n just me! Use your imagination to visualize what went down. Q. What is one thing you would like to share with your fans that they don’t know about you? After moving to Dade County I graduated from the Art Institute Miami with honors and I currently make more money being a graphic designer than rapping. Because I made this sacrifice I no longer have to sell drugs to support my lavish lifestyle. Q. What industry outside of music would you like to work in one day? I would like to own a restaurant one day. More than that I like to own a night club & radio station but they both fall under the music industry. Social Media Links:https://www.facebook.com/suspens.thedon https://twitter.com/suspensthedon https://instagram.com/suspensrecording https://www.reverbnation.com/suspens
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 Q. How old were you when you decided that you wanted to be an artist? Around the age of 13 I decided to take it serious Q. What inspires your music? My inspiration is from my family and friends and the real life events that I've been thru Q. Does where you are from influence your music? I’m from Carol City. My hood and the city I rep definitely inspire my music a lot! Q. How has the music business changed your life? The music biz has helped me mature in life as a young man, because this IS business. It's also helped me see new things & places that have expanded my view on life in general.. Q. Who in the business have you enjoyed working with so far? I’ve worked with so many people that it’s hard to choose. My best experience though, would be kickin it with Talib Kweli on my tour. Q. In your opinion, who is the hottest artist out right now that you would like to work with? It’s hard to name just one! Some of the artists out that I would really like to be able to work with would be Drake, Meek, J Cole, and a couple of my fellow aspiring artists new school music Q What project are you currently working on? You probably know that I never stop working! LOL. I have some music that’s getting mixed down now, but I haven't even named that project yet! My latest release, "Pardon The Imterruption" is out and it’s doing real well, it’s really poppin’ down here in Miami and they bumping me all over Florida. My goal is to get heard everywhere lol. Q. What turns you on the most in a woman? What are your turn offs? I love a well kept woman, smelling good and looking good.... um, definitely someone with manners who carries herself like a lady. I don’t really like ratchets although we need em....lol. 1000 Q. What has been your craziest groupie moment? Craziest groupie moment so far would be in Tallahassee when a girl screamed she wanna sleep wit me and my friends while her dude was right there! That's the grind tho lol. Q. What is the freakiest thing you have ever done in your career? LMAO nothing major yet I like getting to the money!!!!! Q. What is one thing you would like to share with your fans that they don’t know about you? I love sports but I always get injured. lol, I be wilding out sometimes.... Q. What industry outside of music would you like to work in one day? Outside of music I would like to do managing, something in entertainment. Plus maybe real estate, something that allows me to be my own boss. Social Media Links :O.Z. Facebook (www.facebook.com/ozmr28grams) O.Z. Twitter @ozmr28grams (twitter.com/ozmr28grams) O.Z. Instagram @ozmr28grams (instagram.com/ozmr28grams)  > Q. How old were you when you decided that you wanted to be an artist? Around 10 years old! > > > > Q. What inspires your music? >Feelings what I've encountered in life, situations, life period. > > > Q. Does where you are from influence your music? A lot! I'm from a small town with big work ethic and grind! So i was taught to hustle all the way round the board! > > > > Q. How has the music business changed your life? It has given me something to always look forward to. The way that it changes it leaves me creatively in control to create new music and help new people! > > > > Q. Who in the business have you enjoyed working with so far? I enjoy working with Chop Houze, Street Execs but I really enjoy working with upcoming artists that haven't been heard! > > > > Q. In your opinion, who is the hottest artist out right now that you would like to work with? The hottest artist out that I would like to work with isn"t really an artist but are producers Mike Will, and Sunny Diggital and London on track! > > > > Q What project are you currently working on? Currently working on new Album "Its Time" still working on the official drop date but i have dropped single IM BLOWED which is on Itunes now! > > > > Q. What turns you on the most in a woman? What are your turn offs? Confidence is what turns me on the most and low self esteem turns me off! > > > > Q. What has been your craziest groupie moment? When i had done a show in DC and a young lady followed us back to the hotel with out me recognizing it! > > > > Q. What is the freakiest thing you have ever done in your career? Never done anything to freaky I've always been a gentleman! Ive forgotten most of my wild nights cause i would pass out from the drugs and alcohol lol! > > > > Q. What is one thing you would like to share with your fans that they don’t know about you? Not to much to hide! I let all me on the table i have a lot more in store for them! > > > > Q. What industry outside of music would you like to work in one day? 'Im in the hair industry do i will still strive to get that money till the end!  When I first moved to Atlanta in Nov of 1997, I was just like anyone else caught up in the night life. I was freshly divorced and I was in the city called the Mecca for black people. I had a weekly club routine that included Cafe Enchelon on Thurs nights, Club 112 on Friday nights, Atlanta Live on Saturday nights and Club Kaya on Sunday nights. Atlanta night was pretty exciting to me back then. Out of all the clubs I went to, Club Kaya was the best.I think it was because of this one dj that stood out. His name was Dj Nabs. I use to listen to him on power 97 before it became 1079. I remember listening to Nabs, Chris Luva and Poon Daady. They would be rocking the airwaves. Then on Sunday nights, Dj Nabs would have his lab in Club Kaya. It was a popping ass spot. The first time I went was Feb 1998. It was part of my week long celebration. Ill never forget that night. Outcast was sitting out my table and Andre was drunk and his head down on my table. His drunk ass was fucking up my vibe. Big Boi was off the chain and my homegirl was a groupie. We were in the front part of the club and then I heard noise from another room, It was Dj Nabs laboratory. I stepped into the room being noisey seeing what all the hoopla was about. Then that's when I say this cute ass dj on the stage with two turntables. The crowd was hyped and I had no clue what was going on. Then he started playing and I was taken in by the ease of his craft for mix and scratching. After hearing him that night, I had become a fan for life. My Sunday nights consisted of having my ass in the labs with Dj Nabs. Even when I went home for the weekend, my ass would be right there in that 10pm line. I had to be there to hear him play and be surprised by the different guest that would pop up on stage. I remember one night getting there late and having to wait in a long ass line in the cold. To me it was worth it. Needless to say, I got sick with bad cold and ear infection from my dedication the rocking with in the lab. I followed his career for a few years and was shocked when he was a dj at the 97.9 in Charlotte, NC. I was driving in the car one day and her his intro and I started screaming in the car because he was in my state rocking. I had no idea he was from Durham lol. Last year I had the opportunity to go to the Core Dj's 10 year anniversary. It started that Friday afternoon and guess who was on the turntables? That's right Dj Nabs. I was truly honored to him play and display those mad skillz I heard back in 98 for the first time. The following day, I bumped into him and I introduced myself to him and told him of my memories from back in the day at Kaya. I was so impressed at his humbleness and his appreciation for my Kaya experiences. I knew I had to interview him for Choclate City Radio. We exchanged numbers. I walked away with the best feeling in the world after talking to him and him sharing his life stories with me. I even drove back to Miami from Ft Lauderdale be heading back to NC just to get a picture with him. Here is The Dj Nabs interview. Radio interview is coming soon. Q: When did you realize you wanted to be a dj? I WAS 13 Q: Where did you first get your big break ? MY FIRST BREAK WAS DJING FOR A GIRL NAMED FROSTY, SHE WAS FROM DURHAM, NC, MY HOMETOWN AND SHE HAD WHAT WE USED TO CALL AN "ANSWER RECORD" TO LL COOL J'S SONG, I NEED LOVE. HER SONG WAS " I NEED LLOVE NOW" AND I WAS HER DJ. I WAS 16 Q: How was it playing at Club Kaya foe the first time? KAYA WAS A CLUB THAT DIDNT REALLY HAVE A HIP HOP NIGHT WHEN I STARTED MY SUNDAY NIGHT. I WAS THE PROMOTER AND THE DJ. IT WAS AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE TO CREATE "THE LAB" AND PEOPLE LOVED IT. IT TOOK 3 MONTHS TO BUILD A DECENT CROWD BEFORE IT BECAME BANANAS. Q: How did you build up your audience? - BACK IN THE HOT 97.5 DAYS, ATLANTA'S FIRST AND ONLY COMMERCIAL HIP HOP STATION, I WAS DOING THE NIGHT SHOW CALLED "IN THE LAB WITH DJ NABS", CHRIS LUVA LUVA ND POON DADDY WERE MY SIDE KICKS ON THE SHOW. I BUILT MY LOCAL RADIO FAME THRU THE STATION AND MY SCHOOL & CLUB EVENTS Q: How did become Kris Kross"s favorite dj? I WAS KRIS KROSS' ONLY DJ. I MEET THEIR MICHAEL MAULDIN (JERMAINE DUPRI'S FATHER) THRU MY GUYS, HEADLINER & SPEECH OF ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT. JD COSIGNED ME AND THAT WAS IT. Q: How hard is it for oyu to play their music since Kris has passed? EVERY NOW AND THEN, I HAVE A MOMENT. I REFECT AND THANK GOD FOR THE MEMORIES AND THE FRIENDSHIP THAT CHRIS AND I SHARED. WE WERE REAL FRIENDS, I CANT SAY THAT ABOUT MANY. Q: How was it playing for So-So Def artist? I'M THANKFUL FOR THE OPPORTUNITIES THAT JD & MICHAEL MAULDIN PLACED ME IN. IT'S A FAMILY WITH UPS AND DOWN BUT I'VE STAYED LOYAL AND INTHE PROCESS HAVE GREAT RELATIONSHIPS TO THIS DAY WITH MANY IN THE SO SO DEF CAMP. BRAT AND I ARE REALLY CLOSE, JD AND I HAVE MUTUAL RESPECT AND I STILL DO A LOT OF BUSINESS WITH MICHAEL MAULDIN WITH THE SCREAM TOUR BRAND AMONGST OTHER THINGS. Q: What has been a life changer for you? SOBRIETY WAS A MAJOR GAME CHANGER FOR ME. THE LIFESTYLE OF A DJ IN NIGHTCLUBS, TOURING ETC CAN BE AMAZING BUT TAXING IF YOU OVER DO IT AND I'VE HAD MY MOMENTS. I WAS NEVER INTO DRUGS BUT I ENJOYED DRINKING IN THE CLUBS AND WILDING OUT. THIS YEAR MAKES 10 YEARS OF SOBRIETY FOR ME AND I DID IT WITH A PRAYER WITH MY MOM AND A STRONG WILL TO WANNA LIVE MY LIFE MENTALLY, PHYSICALLY AND SPIRITUALLY FIT. Q: I see you are into boxing. How did you get started with that sport? I GOT A CALL FROM A GOOD FRIEND OF MINE, DJ TEE LUV. HE JOKINGLY ASKED IF I COULD CHANNEL SOME OF THAT OLD WILD FIGHTING SPIRIT I USED TO CONJURE UP WHILE DRINKING AND SEE IF I COULD BOX FOR CHARITY. AFTER A GOOD LAUGH AND A FEW MINUTES OF SERIOUS THOUGHT, I AGREED AND THE REST IS HISTORY AS THEY SAY. MY PUBLICIST KATRINA LEONCE SET UP A MEETING WITH AN INCREDIBLE BOXING TRAINER FROM PHILLY NAMED XAVIER BIGGS, WE GELLED TOGETHER IMMEDIATELY AND 2 AMATEUR WINS LATER, HERE I AM. Q: Tell me about the documentary you have coming out? THAT'S A LONG STORY THAT I'LL SHORTEN BY SAYING IT.....IF ANYONE SAW ATLRISE, THAT'S ABOUT 5% OF WHAT I HAVE TO OFFER IN TERMS OF MY HISTORICAL CONTENT AND STORIES. I'VE HAD DIFFICULTY GETTING A NETWORK TO PICK UP MY FULL DOCUMENTARY BUT I WAS ABLE TO LICENSEE SOME OF MY FOOTAGE IN ATL RISE AND LUDACRIS' BEHIND THE MUSIC SPECIAL SO FAR. I'M STILL WORKING ON GETTING A DEAL Q: I can honestly say it was a pleasure meeting you in person. Are you always so approachable?I THINK SO BUT I HAVE A RADAR FOR THAT B.S. SO WHEN IM APPROACHED CORRECTLY, IM VERY OPEN BUT I DON'T LIKE THAT SIDEWISE BUSINESS PEOPLE SOMETIMES WANNA COME WITH SO IT REALLY DEPENDS. Q: What is your passion? I'M PASSIONATE ABOUT LIFE AND LOVE. THAT MAY SOUND CORNY BUT THINK ABOUT IT....WHEN YOU LOVE SOMETHING, SOMEONE OR LOVE BEING SOMEPLACE AND DOING CERTAIN THINGS. IT'S ALL LOVE AND LIFE. I'M EXCITED EVERYDAY TO BE AROUND THE PEOPLE AND TO DO THE THINGS I LOVE. MY FAMILY, FRIENDS, MUSIC, ROLLERSKATING, STORIES.....IT GOES ON AND ON. Q: What was one of the craziest groupie moments you can remember? WAKING UP, LOOKING TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT OF ME, THINKING...."DAMN, THESE GIRLS REALLY CAME HOME WITH ME" Q: How long have you been a Core Dj? MAYBE A YEAR OR SO. BUT I MET TONY NEAL ABOUT 5 YEARS AGO THRU A MUTUAL FRIEND, JERRY SMOKIN B Q: Who were some of your favorite artist to work with? TOURING WISE? DA BRAT AND ALSO LIL JON....HANDS DOWN. THE MOST FUN AND TRULY GENUINE PEOPLE TO WORK WITH. NO FAKING. Q: What is your proudest moment ad a dj? THIS PAST YEAR HAS BEEN PRETTY AMAZING PERFORMING ALL OF THE WORLD, ROMANIA, ISTANBUL PARIS ETC BUT I WOULD HAVE TO SAY THANKS TO MY MAN RIP OF THE SPIN FIRM, I GOT A CHANCE TO SPIN IN NEW YORK FOR THE GLOBAL SPIN AWARDS IN FRONT OF MANY OF MY DJ PEERS A FEW MONTHS AGO. ALSO, RECEIVING SOME RECOGNITION LOCALLY AT A RESPECT THE DJ EVENT IN WHICH I SHARED THE STAGE WITH LIL JON ACCEPTING AN AWARD TOGETHER HERE IN ATL. Tell your fans something about you they dont already know? - WELL, AS YOU MAY KNOW, I'M OFTEN REFERRED TO AS THE MAD DJ AND NOW I'M LAUNCHING THE SEARCH FOR THE ULTIMATE MAD DJ IN ASSOCIATION WITH THIS YEAR'S SCREAM NATION "THE REINTRODUCTION TOUR, WHICH IS A JOINT VENTURE WITH SCREAM & LIVE NATION. IT WILL KICK OFF ON JAN 28, 2015. FOLLOW @DJNABSINLAB FOR MORE DETAILS. Make sure you visit www.djnabs.com  Q. How old were you when you decided that you wanted to be an artist? 29 Q. What inspires your music? Its most often the ups and downs of love and trying to become successful. When its going well, its natural to celebrate. When its down times, its hard not to be disappointed and frustrated. In either case, I try hard to maintain balance, but sometimes its so heavy that all I can do is write about it and hope others feel what I am going through. It makes it easier to know that you aren't alone in your feelings. Q. Does where you are from influence your music? Eminem for making it big for all the white rappers out there, 2Pac for his poetic lyrics, and my uncle Mike, Aunt Linda, and Couzin Molly for making their music and making it a family tradition that I am proud to be a part of. Q. How has the music business changed your life? Its helped me to learn and maintain a value for hard work and perseverance. I hoped to make things happen magically, and have learned the hard way that it takes talent and a relentless nature. Q. Who in the business have you enjoyed working with so far? Its been great to work with Lady Shadow, an up and coming female vocalist I am soon to feature, Bay Area singer ROD, the most professional, most humble super star I have ever met, my studio manager Rob for being so jaded and such a good friend. Q. In your opinion, who is the hottest artist out right now that you would like to work with? Gotta say Eminem. I'm still feeling it as much as when he started. Q What project are you currently working on? I'm working on a really cool song with a 7 years old. Its about how I met my best friend when I was her age (the singer on my track). I'm rapping, she is singing the hook. Hahaha. This you gotta hear ! Its dope ! Q. What turns you on the most in a woman? What are your turn offs? When women are self-sufficient and take care of themselves, though also have a sexy and seductive side. Biggest turn offs are women who come off like they are owed something or act like they need a lot of attention. Q. What has been your craziest groupie moment? Hahahaha. Lemme see . . . Oh yeah, that one. No comment. Q. What is the freakiest thing you have ever done in your career? One night on the bedroom floor, the next day I wrote a song about it. Q. What is one thing you would like to share with your fans that they don’t know about you? I can do the worm. You guys remember that from back in the day? Hahahaha. Yup, I can do it. Its a site too, from what others have told me. Q. What industry outside of music would you like to work in one day? Someday, I'd like to be a politician and do some good for the country and my local community. G2 for pres baby ! But seriously, that's one of my many hopes and dreams. Sites: www.facebook.com/G2Muzik www.twitter.com/G2Muzik www.reverbnation.com/G2Muzik  Q. How old were you when you decided that you wanted to be an artist? A: I've won't to be music all my life I can't remember a time where I didn't want to be some kind of a artist. Q. What inspires your music? A: LIFE. I'm not one of those artist who goes to the studio every night or anything like that, when Im inspired by the pains or joy of life I write about it because I'm not good at expressing myself really. Q. Does where you are from influence your music? A: yes, it does alot if I wasn't from the gutta id prolly be making music like Drake or old school Will Smith joints but that's not my world. Q. How has the music business changed your life? A: It hasn't really I'm looking forward to a change one day but for now I'm still in the same hoods connecting wit gangsters and thugs who feel like my music helps them get threw the day. I'm waiting for that day when a caucasian kid tells me you painted the picture for me how the hood really is. Q. Who in the business have you enjoyed working with so far? The Olympicks, Knoxville it was like a fresh new outlook on DETROIT music when I connected with them for my brother Boogie album we are currently working on. Q. In your opinion, who is the hottest artist out right now that you would like to work with? A: In my eyes I don't like any of the artist out right now there music doesn't feel real it seem like there only in it for a check. If I never got payed from music I would still do it because I have that love for it. But I would like to work with guys like R. kelly, Snoop Dogg, Shyne Po, Dr. Dre, juvenile.. You knowe the OGs in the game all the people I grew up on. Q What project are you currently working on? A: yes I'm currently working on my brother boogiebmf's album Million Dollar phone I'm one of the executive producers on it. And my album Lord Knowes and I'm looking to do anywhere from 20-50songs Q. What turns you on the most in a woman? What are your turn offs? A: what turns me on the most in a woman is her drive and ability to bring others up when their down: Q. What has been your craziest groupie moment? A: I haven't really had any ya knowe I don't partake in that I'm more about making great music. Q. What is the freakiest thing you have ever done in your career? A: I've did alot of freaky shit so I can't call it. Q. What is one thing you would like to share with your fans that they don’t know about you? A: that I'm open and honest about everything and all you gotta do is ask me and I will try to answer it. You can even holla at me about everyday life shit I'm never to big to chop it up wit supporters. Q. What industry outside of music would you like to work in one day? A: I would like to work for Dickies I'm really passionate about there brand I grew up on it.  Q. How old were you when you decided that you wanted to be an artist? 11 years old Q. What inspires your music? Real life. Real situations and mainly my emotions and the passion i have for people. Q. Does where you are from influence your music? I dont think so. I think God makes absolutely no mistakes. If I was meant to be an artist... it will never matter where i am on the planet... i would be just that. Q. How has the music business changed your life? I gives me an out... a release. It encouraged me to be independent and just make whats real to me. Q. Who in the business have you enjoyed working with so far? Every collaboration was quite an experience but I love my personal producers Jarale Beckham, Dwayne Massey and Pierre Lawson its always fun with those guys. Q. In your opinion, who is the hottest artist out right now that you would like to work with? I like Yo Gotti and Jeezy.. that would be all kinds of fun and Boosie. I also like Drake and Sam Wilson... a Collab with Marsha Ambrosia and Adele would be epic for me as well. Q What project are you currently working on? W.B.MF (Well behaved Misfit) is project number 11 for me. Q. What turns you on the most in a woman? What are your turn offs? Im not interested in Women... they do absolutely nothing for me. But in a man, He has to be Alfa to even deal with a woman like me. I like great hygiene cause aint nothing like a man who smells good!!! Accompanied by a great smile sense of humor and down to earth personality. WINNING! !! Q. What has been your craziest groupie moment? He paid me to eat the box.... crazy right??? Lol Q. What is the freakiest thing you have ever done in your career? Lol im not freaky smh. Q. What is one thing you would like to share with your fans that they don’t know about you? A reality tv show would explain it all. That i am indeed a real person with real feelings and thoughts and emotions. Q. What industry outside of music would you like to work in one day? I currently have a professional career in fashion and beauty. I am a stylist and designer. I also mentor young misguided teens. Visit www.iamdeucie.com www.hairdeucor.com www.creativeyouthnc.org  Check out the latest mixtape for OCC Records "Our Time 2". You can click on any links to hear their music. http://thatcrack.com/mixtapes/dj-gates-occ-records-presents-our-time-2-shine/ http://coast2coastmixtapes.com/mixtapes/mixtapedetail.aspx/occ-records-presents-our-time-2-shine http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/dj-gates-dj-gates-occ-records-present-s-our-time-2-shine-mixtape.75309.html http://www.mixtapepage.com/index.php?order=search&srch_txt=DJ+Gates+-+Occ+Records+Present%27s++Our+Time++2++Shine http://www.mixtapepass.com/DJGates#player:fe08f31843cda561eaa6f44a16ec303f.1.26329 http://www.audiomack.com/album/dj-gates/dj-gates-occ-records-presents-our-time-2-shine http://itapez.com/2013/02/08/dj-gates-occ-records-presents-our-time-2-shine/ http://hiphopthugz.com/2013/02/dj-gates-occ-records-presents-our-time-2-shine/ http://www.yeaas.com/mixtape.18011.dj_gates_occ_records_presents_our_time_2_shine.html http://calamel.jp/go/item/55928060  With an unappeasable appetite for success, the Harlem-bred Lyricist, aptly named Hungry, is setting to take the music industry by storm. Life has never come easy for the calmly confident, slick-tongued MC, but Hungry has never used it as an excuse not to succeed. Choosing to be the first college graduate in his family, he would complete his bachelor’s degree at Johnson & Wales University and upon graduating decided to pursue his dream with a vengeance. “In a matter of three weeks” Hungry recalls, “I had recorded a 14 track mixtape and had it circulating the streets. I was really starting to create a little buzz for myself.” But tragedy would strike, bringing his dreams of rap stardom to an abrupt halt. “Man I hadn’t been home four months yet” says Hungry, “The timing just couldn’t have been worse.” Hungry had started to experience severe muscle atrophies in shoulders, legs and eventually his whole body that caused him to lose movement in his arms and eventually the ability to walk. He would spend the next 3 years in and out of hospitals receiving treatment and therapy. Strength, Loyalty, Focus would come to mean more than just words inked in Japanese letters on the young MC’s neck. Instead of breaking his spirits, those 3 lost years only fueled his hunger for success. Hungry released his debut mixtape “No Thanx 2 You” hosted by DJ Suss One in 2011 and within months ithas received over 25k downloads through Datpiff.com alone. The Mixtape also garnered him features on Thisis50.com as well as Rhymes & Dimes and Hip Hop Weekly Magazines. Hungry is currently putting the finishing touches on the second installment to the No Thanx 2 You series, aptly titled “Modesty’s End”. The radio single, “B.B.A. (Baddest B*tch Alert)” features HD effortlessly switching flows over a bass heavy track that is sure to have even the most modest of gentleman’s club patrons turn into big tippers for the night. Hungry is also simultaneously releasing a street single named “Maple Fudge”. This street anthem is creatively crafted, playing just as raw as the name sounds. It pays serious homage to that authentic 90′s NYC hip-hop we all love and miss without being so nostalgic that it sounds outdated. Both are available now in the Music Section of HungryHD.com. Q. How old were you when you decided that you wanted to be an artist? A. Not sure exactly but very young. I would have to say 9 years old, maybe 10 the latest. I was to young to remember a lot of the original stuff when it first came out but thanks to my aunt & cousin I got introduced to Big Daddy Kane, Rakim, NWA, Slick Rick, LL, Run DMC, Sugar Hill, etc I just remember the first time I heard some of Kane’s older stuff from my aunt playing it at the house parties we would regularly have at the crib and I was completely in awe of what he could do. I then just had an overwhelming feeling that I wanted to do the same. Q. What inspires your music? A. My life including the people in it and what they go through as well. I think all artists pull from imagination but some definitely more than others to the point where its like their almost living a lie. They take it from the booth and continue to be that person in interviews and out in public in the name of selling a few records. I try to pull from real experiences I truly can speak to first hand in hopes that it makes the record more relatable and can truly mean more to some one when they hear it. I want the music I make to have some real staying power. Q. Does where you are from influence your music? A. Yes very much so, more now than ever actually. The industry has strayed far away from the sound of my city. We had such a strong hold on the game for so long that I think its cool that other sounds now get their turn. What I don’t like though is how so many artists from my region feel the need to copy other sounds to try & get on. We don’t have any type of imprint on the game at all really because dudes are scared to be themselves. If you knew nothing about Hip Hop culture and just got introduced to the game in the past 5 or so years you would have no clue that it originated in NY or that 80% of the greatest to ever do it are from here. You would have no clue how heavy the West had it on smash, the influence of NWA, Snoop, Spice 1 etc. So I definitely feel it necessary to let what influenced me on the come up, shine through in my music. Q. How has the music business changed your life? A. It’s a really shady business. I already trust hardly anyone as it is, so its not much of an adaption for me but I probably trust even less people when it comes to the business of music. On a positive note though I’ve become more aware of my work and what I put in to it from a content point of view. The influence of music is so powerful that I really want to make sure most of the time I am making quality decisions when I’m deciding what to deliver on a track. Q. Who in the business have you enjoyed working with so far? A. I honestly enjoy working most with my engineer. Shout out to Blue over at Brown Sugar Studios! I’ve had the pleasure of linking up with Baby Paul & Rockwilder, among a few others recently and both are really cool dudes but as we just touched on, this is a business. To a certain extent no matter how “cool” these people are its always going to feel like business until you build some type of real relationship. One of the worst feelings to have when making art is that its business. Blue continuously works with some of the biggest names out there but from day one he has treated me equal and there is a genuine level of care when it comes to my work. He puts forth true effort and input in what I bring to the table and we feed off each other each time out, it never feels like business. Q. In your opinion, who is the hottest artist out right now that you would like to work with? A. There are plenty of older names I could go with but I’ll choose some one new….Kendrick Lamar. He’s a dope artist, versatile and from everything I’ve heard, speaks from a genuine place. I think we stand for a lot of the same things artistically but noting alike at the same time so that would probably make for a dope collab. Q What project are you currently working on? A. Modesty’s End is the title of the next full length project. I don’t know if it will be a mixtape or EP but we are going in on it. Q. What turns you on the most or inspires you when it comes to the women in your life? A. I like big butts and I can not lie! Lol nah I really do but past physical attributes I don’t know if there is any one thing greater than the other. I can say though four things that are equally important would be a sense of humor, intelligence, patience and some one who truly understands the place I come from in life but also brings something different to the table. Q. What has been your craziest groupie moment? A. This is crazy for a different reason but I recently did a show and there was this older woman right in the front by the stage, cup in hand and she was clearly feeling good already. She started rubbing on my leg while I’m performing then started pulling at my leg super aggressively to the point I’m about to fall off the damn stage on top of her. I’m trying to stay in the zone of the song but she was going in! She was standing right next to one of the homies, smiling and saying something to him back and forth, then he’s laughing at how she was buggin out grabbing on me so I thought he knew her. I finally pulled away and just stayed away from that part of the stage the rest of the show but what made t crazy is come to find out, I’ll say no names but she was one of the other artists on the bill, moms. I’m like damn what if we would of took down homie moms?! Lol . Q. What is the riskiest thing you have ever done in your career? A. Every day that I pursue this dream is more riskier than the day before because there are no guarantees but time keeps moving. I have two college degrees and a wealth of knowledge and experience in other areas that I put aside for the pursuit of a real career in music. I’ve borrowed & used my own money ,a lot of it, to make things go. Its all equally risky to me, I am a walking risk lol. Its all the same at this point so I guess the real risk was making the decision to put all else that would get in the way of what I wanted to do was the greatest risk. Everything from there is just about staying true to that til I can’t anymore, as long as its my decision and I’m making it on my terms. The worst thing in the world would be to go so hard and for so long and walk away or give less of your self just because it’s the practical thing to do or because of outside noise. The whole pursuit of a career in this industry in impractical and illogical in the first place so to give up when you know for a fact that you have so much more to give just isn’t something any one should have to look back on in lfe. Q. What are your final words for the ladies or industry advice? A. Final words for the ladies would be visit HungryHD.com, listen to “They Be Knowin” & “B.B.A” then hit me on twitter & let me know what you think or just holla at me in general. Industry advice would be to start pursuing your career as early as possible and go as hard as you can for as long as you can letting nothing get in the way. Research, research again, spend your money in the right place with the right people. Build a fairly strong foundation locally then start branching outside of your market face to face, touch the people. The internet is cool but people feel a greater connection to someone they have actually met or seen before. Q. What is one thing you would like to share with your fans that they don’t know about you? A. The best is yet to come. Q. What industry outside of music would you like to work in one day? A. Health & Fitness. I actually have a business model drawn up for that already but we’ll cross that bridge when we get there! Q. Where can people go to hear and see more of your work? A. HungryHD.com & Youtube.com/TrademarkmusicTV  Q. How old were you when you decided that you wanted to be an artist? Big dee artist A. I was 16 and it was my Junior year in high school. I always wrote lil rhymes playing around and my homies used to tell me you're nice. It wasn't until I heard Black Moon's "Who Got The Props" that I decided I wanted to take it serious. Q. What inspires your music? A. Life inspires my music. From childhood till now. Q. Does where you are from influence your music? A. Yeah where I'm from influences my music. I from a small town in South Carolina where you wouldn't expect hiphop to be. 3 red lights, highest unemployment rate in the state, 3rd for violent crimes and 4th in the nation for poverty to name a few. So yeah it does cause we have to go harder to even get a buzz. Q. How has the music business changed your life? A. The music business is just like the streets, but worst I think. It taught me how to trust only those that stick with you through tough times. Everyday I see a new rapper popping up that isn't a 3rd of what I do, but get's blessed with the best opportunities.. The same in the streets; a new dealer is popping up daily and most of them be the first to flip on you as soon as they get caught.. Trust a few! Q. Who in the business have you enjoyed working with so far? A. I enjoyed working with the legendary Easy Mo Bee.. He did work with Pac, Biggie, Mr. Cheeks and Craig Mack to name a few.. I enjoy working with my LCA family (Josi Wellz, Bubbski and Eval Styles) Mufu Productions, Murdaburg Productions, Ambush Beats.. I enjoy working with my Bang Hard Ent. family.. Justis Hype and Wu Tang Djs.. Can't forget the whole Sound Squad Ent. family, Big Dee, Dj Butter B. and Brandeesh.. They embraced me with open arms and I'm grateful for them. Q. In your opinion, who is the hottest artist out right now that you would like to work with? A. The hottest artist out that I would like to work with is LLoyd Banks.. To me he's not only the hottest out, but he's the most slept on and underrated besides me.. lol Q What project are you currently working on? A. I'm currently working on a mixtape titled "Show No Love" (Love Will Get You Killed) hosted by Styles 304 coming in early 2013 and I'm working on my 1st official solo album titled "Patience Is A Virtue" coming in 2013 as well. Q. What turns you on the most in a woman? What are your turn offs? A. I like a woman that knows what she's wants.. No games, no gimmicks, no bullshit; SIMPLE.. What turns me off is a lady with no class.. Must be a lady in the light, but real freaky in the dark.. Need I say more? lol Q. What has been your craziest groupie moment? A. Craziest groupie moment is this older chick like 44 that I met on myspace about 5 years ago that's still stalking me till this day.. Don't really want to get into the details, but let's just say I should of never smashed that one..smh.. Next question please! Q. What is the freakiest thing you have ever done in your career? A. The freakiest thing I ever did was 3 females at once.. Ahhhh the memories, lol. Q. What is one thing you would like to share with your fans that they don’t know about you? A. The one thing that they probably don't know is that I'm afraid of prison.. I rap bout that life, but hate jail.. Seriously Q. What industry outside of music would you like to work in one day? A. I would like to work in the restaurant and film industry... Restaurant owner is my next move.. Shout out to my Mom Dukes.. Love you girl! Q. Where can people go to hear and see more of your work? A. They can go to http://www.youtube.com/MrRapscall http://www.soundcloud.com/spookyraw http://www.reverbnation.com/rapscallakaspookyraw http://www.youtube.com/banghardtv follow me on twitter @Rapscall and like my facebook fanpage http://www.facebook.com/SpooyRaw Q. For a ll the lady fans out there, are you single? A. Yes I'm single and need a Queen to hold down this King! One love ya'll.. PEACE |
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