HB Artist Insider: Trapbo Chad

         Born in the 860 and Raised in a town they call K-vegas, Chad Landry fell in love with hip hop at a very early age.   As a toddler his mother taught him his first verse, " Well I am wonder mike and I'd like to say hello/ to the black to the white the red and the brown the purple and yellow, but first..." a line from the infamous Sugarhill Gang.  Chad is influenced by many great artist including the late greats Biggie Smalls and Big L as well as Curren$y.  Trapbo says that Biggie Smalls "Gimme the Loot" is the song that actually made him fall in love with hip hop.  He laughs at the thought of bumpin the track, screaming every word out the window except for the curse words because he is working on cleaning up his speech lately. 

       Trapbo Chad definitely has the drive to become a major star. His first show Chad paid 300 bucks to radio personnel, Waleed Coyote for 35 tickets. He stood in the cold in mid-December 2012 slanging the tickets outside of Venue Lounge in Greensboro. I performed at like 1:45 am and then when we were done at 2:10 am.  He believed in himself enough to take the chance which is more than be said for many new artist. A lot of artist don't invest in themselves.  This became Chad's most memorable experience as an artist because after his performance his homie said a girl was "waiting" for him in the hall. Chad said when he  went over to the hallway to see what was up and he received his first kiss with a black girl. Trapbo lost about a hundred bucks for that event but, it was a learning experience.

      When speaking on hip hop and whether it is dead, Trapbo Chad refers to Curren$y when he said  "Rap ain't wrong, it's just fucked up, not like that forever though. Because you got us, good weed, bad bitches among us. Try not to let this bullshit become us..."  Trapbo believes in this perspective of the rap game heavy. He says he doesn't want to breathe life into it, Ihe wants to blow kush on it.  And by the way. Curren$y if you see this,  "I'M TRYNA WORK" ~Trapbo Chad.  Trapbo has some  top notch material and a little bit of weed and a dilligent work ethic which he feels will help him when he gets his chance to work with anyone in the industry already. He spoke briefly on getting his hat signed by Spitta and Roddy. He has been flying it on his wall ever since.  He thinks after working with these artist that he could die happy. 

   If you have never taken a listen to any of Chad's music you definitely want to.  He is featured on HB's "Fucc Yo Beats" with his rendition of Jay-z's What's my name.  In 2014 he is looking forward to more progress as well as the drop of his mix tape "Young Man the tape" and  Blackened Essence Debut Magazine issue on January 17th.

Salute to you Trapbo Chad from The Ladies of HB

http://www.soundcloud.com/trapbo_chad

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trapbo_chad@yahoo.com

twitter: @trapbo_chad

HB Artist Insider: Choo Biggz

          Darryl Greene was born on August 29th, 1985 and was givin the name "Choo-B" at birth by his Godmother.  Choo grew up in New York and was bred into music due to his grandfather Richard Truss being the owner of the legendary T-Connection Night Club in the 1970s.  Growing up Choo-B was inspired by musical idols such as Michael Jackson, Jay-Z, Nas, Biggie, 2-Pac, Wu-Tang Clan and DMX. These days Choo feels that the music industry sucks and he is only a fan of Jay-Z, 50 Cent, and Diddy. However, he has alot to offer to the music world.

 

        He learned his first rhyme at the tender age of 5, with the push of his uncle John-B.  Choo spent his youth moving from NYC to Maryland and then Georgia, attending various schools in different cities and letting the souther influences shape his musical tastes.  Due to the many influences Choo is able to bring a very universal style to his music.  His music is inspired by his passion for thought and problem solving. Because he spends alot of time thinking he is able to create the best music to leave his listeners wanting to hear more of his voice as well as his stories.  Even though a Bronz native, Choo counts artist like Pastor Troy, HitMan, Sammy Sam, Three 6 Mafia and Cash Money amongst other influences.  Gathering much acclaim over the years as a flurishing artist,  Choo has been co-signed by the likes of Mister Cee as well as 50 Cent, who recently twittered "Check this sh*t out"  Underground star choo biggz its hot!".
         Choo Biggz debut album "The Underground Star" LP, is highly anticipated after signing a recording contract with David Michery of ESMG in 2012.  His first single "Tonight", features 50 Cent & Tank.  It was produced by 2Deep of Germany, who has accumulated over 100 million song plays though his own website as part of the Anno Domini Beats production team, as well as numerous critically acclaimed mixtapes, platinum selling albums and collaborations with the Hip Hop greats.  2Deep is also responsible for the production work on "The Underground Star" mixtape by Cchoo, which features songs or remixes with Styles P, Tech N9ne and Shyheim the Manchild.  Although, Choo faces the big obstacle of making sacrafices, they have not stopped this young man from definitely doing what needs to be done to make it. Check him out....


Latest Mixtape Release:  "The Underground Star" (Prod By 2Deep)
           http://www.sendspace.com/file/po1u0t

HB Artist Insider: King Jamez

  



       More than a man, King Jamez is a musician, son, brother, leader, community activist and a revolutionary.  Birthed in Heidelberg, Germany King Jamez first showed his way with words through poetry. At the age of 13 Jamez recorded his first song and the rest is history.  Everyone has a story of how their life was and how they wanted to make it better. Not everyone takes the time to make the difference happen. Instead of listening to the people that told him he couldn't or wouldn't make it in the music industry, King Jamez and a few of his cousins formed Beast Nation. Beast (Black Entreprenuers Always Stand Tall) Nation not only is a record label or promotions group, its a lifestyle that the team stands by.  Jamez says, "We Beast the competition and when one feasts the whole team eats."



        At 10 years old King Jamez's Uncle Duke took him to Walmart and brought his Master P's album "Ghetto Postage" after his mom had told him he couldn't get it due to the explicit lyrics.  By the time they made it home he had learned most of the lyrics.  Althought his mother went off on him this would be one of his first memories with hip hop.  He is influenced my hip hop's greats such as Big Daddy Cane, 2 Pac, & Slick Rick.  His true fans stay fans because they like what he likes and understand his lyrics and personally on behalf of HB, we love the energy.  Jamez keeps himself separate from other artist because he only listens to himself and his own artist with Beast Nation. the only time he hears other artist music is at the club, during listening sessions, etc. As he makes his way to worldwide distribution, Jamez goal is to create music that is timeless and to inspire his peers that the sky is definitely the limit.
        A graduate from Clark University, King Jamez made sure to succeed by keeping music as a hobby and second to his education. Graduating from Clark Atlanta University's Mass Media Department has been his biggest accomplishment thus far but, will definitely not be his last. Offstage Jamez is witty, laid back and observant but, when he is on stage you have no choice but, to Turn up with him. He has worked with

almost everybody in Atlanta including Future, 2Chainz, B.O.B, Hustle Gang, Rich Homie Quan, Gorilla Zoe, KE On The Track, La Da Boomman, Travis Porter, Greg Street, Roscoe Dash, and  Lil Bankhead but is waiting to work with Jhene Aiko, she's a BEAST.  Compared to the music industry when he was younger he feels the industry is watered down because artists use to pain pictures and were real about what they spoke. Now that everyone knows how profitable it can be he says its so easy a caveman can do it.  Yet, Jamez says that the mainstream industry is what you make of it once you reach the stage.

Stay in touch with the KING!!

                                           Facebook.com/OfficialKingJamezATL
                                           Twitter/Insta @KingJamezATL
                                           YOUTUBE.com/KingJamezATL
                                           REVERBNation.com/OfficialKingJamez

                                           Soundcloud.com/OfficialKingJamez       

      

HB Artist Insider: Platinum

          

Platinum

           Everyone that knows anything about rap knows that its just another form of poetry. Platinum is know different. Bred in Binghamton, New York and now making moves in Greensboro, NC, this lady is pushing the bar for other female MC's. As a child Naila Cole enjoyed writing poetry but, by 14 she knew she wanted to rhyme. Admiring the skills of other females in the game such as Eve she knew she had to come hard.

            Givin the name PLATINUM due to the platinum bars that she spits, little mama is giving her listeners a better understanding of who she is. She uses her trials, tribulations and moods to help others understand that everyone lives yet, life doesn't have to be a negative factor to your future. Platinum understands that networking is key. You can find her hitting up local open mics in her area, building a major fan base everywhere she goes. The importance of a supportive fan base that will encourage her as an artist, listen, and speak on her talent is the way she is making her presence known.

             When asked what mainstream artist she would like to work with Ms. Cole threw out some heavy hitters. She would have loved to work with Tupac for his floetry, Eve for her lyracism, Jadakiss to keep that NY swag and Eminem because everyone knows Em is just sick. Platinum is also a fan and would love to work with Jeezy and T.I. “The King”. Her thoughts on the rap industry..... “the rap industry is rapped up”. Platinum feels that you have to have a certain look to get a deal but, that doesn't give an artist the total package. Rappers are no longer lyrical, which can be agreed with all the dance songs. There are few true MC's in the industry. Real Hip-Hop lives underground (spoken as a true lyracist).

            Look out for Platinum's upcoming mixtape “The Sample Platter”. As a promoter and a fan I can promise you will not be dissatisfied. You can also catch her every Thursday from 2-4pm on www.fleetdjradio.net

Facebook: www.facebook.com/nailacole ; www.facebookbandprofile.com/platinum

Reverbnation: www.reverbnation.com/platinumplush

Instagram: @nybreed

HB Artist Insider: Ray Montana

             

Ray Montana

Reppin Greene Co, Snow Hill to be exact, Ray Montana is a very infuriated artist; his demeanor and approach in his music sets him apart from the rest.  He has been in the rap game for 10 years.  When speaking of performing, he speaks very passionately saying, "I love it because its the best feeling ever!"
He chose his name while chilling with his cousin. A glimpse at a Tony Montana poster helped him to do so. He is influenced by T.I., who he views as a motivated person and he likes the way he spits (in other words, how he raps).  I asked him what his views were on mainstream music and Ray Montana said "music today is very different, its a new movement, and all music isn't good music.  Some people listen to music for the beat and how it makes you move and others listen for the lyrics."  On his upcoming mixtape, Money Music Motivation,  he dedicates "Letter to my Mother" to his mom.  He expressed what she has done for him and his appreciation.  He basically wants to say he loves her. Being that Ray Montana is an extremely motivated artist, his message to his fans is motivation and follow your dreams.  Look out for the upcoming mixtape Money Music Motivation dropping soon and more work from 501 Ent. His current single is "They Say," check it out on Youtube.


Facebook: Ray Montana Webb
Twitter: @RayMontana89

HB Artist Insider: Ms. Trice

 

Ms. Trice

Born Patrice Jones from Nashville, Tennessee. Ms. Trice, CEO of Big Appetite Entertainment is an underground female artist whose delivery is hardcore but her style is Southern, yet real. Her lyrics are uplifting to women and let them know to “pursue their dreams regardless of their situation. She began her music career while in junior high school. Being a big fan of Lauryn Hill, she was influenced by her as well as other big names in the game at that time; Mia X, Gangsta Boo, Eve, Lil Kim and Foxy Brown. Ms. Trice came up with her name while thinking in a boss state of mind.

said, “Just as Nicki Minaj has her Barbie’s, she has her misses’. As a boss and having things going for yourself, people should call you Ms.!” Big Appetite Entertainment, her company name, was a thought that just stuck with her without a limit and it could be used with any genre of music. As a female artist her sound is different, she relates to it as being “real”, and women can really relate to it. It’s not just entertaining and saying random things to entertain listeners. Her outlook on mainstream rap music today is that “it lacks substance but overall its entertainment. Ms. Trice has opened up for artist like Three Six Mafia, Eight Ball & MJG, Scarface and many others. She refers to them as “great artist that are still relevant.” She admits onstage she tends to get a little nervous but once she starts vibing with her fans, it all goes away. One artist that she would love to work with is Nicki Minaj, solely because “she’s a hot artist and it would be a dope track.” With her upcoming mixtape, “We All Gone Eat” due out this month, “Where Credits Due” is a very influential song. The song is about her father always being in her life. “It means a lot to express that there’s a lot of good black men out there who hold it down and stick around for their children” The message she wants her listeners to take from her music is to always stay focused on whatever it is you want to do in life regardless of what it is.

TWITTER.COM @ Ms. Trice

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REVERBNATION.COM Ms. Trice

YOUTUBE: themuzik14

HB Artist Insider: Final Score Entertainment

Final Score Entertainment

Final Score, which consists of Tito Montana, who

is the CEO, D. Weathers, Promise Marie, Pro T, Craze Marci,

and J. Cease is an entertainment company located in

Poughkeepsie, N.Y. It was established in 2003 (but officially

kicked off in 2009) by Mr. Montana. He came up with the

name while taking a graphic design course. While working

on a project, he came across the name and it stood out

because final score represents “end of the game.” Being

that he came from a street background, he knew if music

was going to be his new means of hustle then final score

was going to be the end of the street life; it also set well

and there was no reason to alter it in any way. Final Score

has opened up for many mainstream artists. The feeling

they get while onstage is bittersweet; performing is good

when people know your material and you see their reaction.

Their advice for upcoming artists today is “not to follow

someone else way and the game respects those who did it

different.” While most artist are big on sounding like

whatever is hot opposed to making music that represents

them, Final Score is just the opposite. Their sound is very

unique; the music that they make doesn’t sound familiar

when you first hear it, so for that reason alone they don’t

duplicate the current sound. They want you to consume that

their music is “real.” Tito added, “Final Score is like trying

new foods, a lot of people aren’t open to trying new foods,

they’re accustomed to what they like and that’s it but many

foods out there are delicious if you give it a shot and Final

Score is that! Also, once they open themselves up to it, they

appreciate it that much more because it was different and

good at the same time.”

In their music career, they don’t categorize their

accomplishments because each one pushes them closer in

their direction. Although, opening up for Juelz Santana and

many others was a huge accomplishment, it’s no bigger than

their promotional tour was in 2010 for the County, State and

Fed Time album to N.C. During this tour they performed in

seven cities in three days.

An influential track for them is “Open Casket” from

the County, State, and Fed Time album, it’s a “real record”

and many artists are afraid to speak of death because they

feel like it will speed up the process, but they (FS) feel like

“it’s a part of like and you just make sure you take care of

what you need to.” Another track “The Altar” which features

Rell from Roc-A-Fella Records on the upcoming album Tito

Montana presents The Score (the compilation album) is

about manning up and committing to that one woman that

has really held you down.

The Score album will be dropping soon, make sure

you get your copy. D. Weathers and Young Zack executive

produced this album because Mr. Montana wanted them

to have the experience of the project from start to finish

and get an idea of what the CEO goes through to have a

successful project. Final Score shouts out all artists who

made it all happen.

Videos can be viewed on worldstarhiphop.com

Twitter: @IAM_TITOMONTANA

@DWEATHER5

@PROT845

@PROMISEMARIEE

@THEKIDJCEASE

Facebook: THEREALTITOMONTANA

YouTube: FINALSCOREENT845