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

FACEBOOK Ms. Trice

TUMBLR.COM Ms. Trice

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

HB Artist Insider: Kedrick Lewis

       

    “Kedrick” means takes care of his family….it gets no realer than that.
 Prez of HB got a interview up and coming rap artist Kedrick Lewis out
of GA recently and had a chance to get into his head.  It was a very
intriguing interview.  When asked the difference in a rapper and a
artist this was the answer he gave:  “ A rapper does music for a
certain crowd.  A artist does music for the love of the craft or for
everyone.  Anyone can rap but, not everyone can’t be a artist”

               Kedrick said when his fans hear his music they have to
take the good and the bad.  He is the type of artist that wants to
learn as well as teach.  He can do hood music, as you will see in his
upcoming album “VIP STATUS” which drops July 4th , as well as positive
music as you will see in his life story mix tape that will drop soon
after entitled “Rehab”.   As a member of the group, In Crowd, when you
see Kedrick perform you’re gonna see so much energy.  This young man
feels free when on stage.  Being a artist is a job in his eye. You are
guaranteed to be entertained when you watch him perform.



               “The music industry has a lot of talent but, there is
a lot of one hit wonders. I see the Jay-z and Kanyes takin their style
and swagger from the south and makin hits. The South is winning right
now”.  These words from a man that really looks into the music scene
and can see how rap groups such as “Field Mob” are overlooked by the
mainstream. He can see how when it comes to music now, its all about
money and not about the music.  With the challenge of getting out of
his area he can see that many artist, including him self, are
overlooked.

               Kedrick is hungry!!! You definitely want to take a
chance to listen and learn this young man. He will definitely be
coming to a city near you.

HB Insider: Star Easy

      

                                                                  
      Marshard Mcknight aka Star Easy gave up a four year scholarship to the University of Rhode Island for football in order to pursue his rap career and it is really paying off.  He is the CEO & President of S.M.I.L.E Ent, one of the biggest artists in SouthEast Ga. and has  opened up
for many mainstream artists such as Juvenile, Blood Raw, Shawty Lo,Waka Flocka Flame, Pastor Troy & more.....now thats what we call working!!!
      Stareasy was inspired by Kelly Boy (RIP) who use to always come by and do music. Kelly Boy passed in 2004while playing basketball. He went hard so hard Easy felt like he was keeping the dream alive. Easy's song Georgia was fatured on BET uncut. The song was actually out way before Ludicris and Tity Boi.  With his music fans can take that it gets hard but, you got to learn to smile. A lot of my music is struggle music. Where Marshard is  from the city is a struggle. Everyone is somebody. Because someone has something doesn’t mean you can have it. Luda didn’t mention the 912 in the Area code song but, he wants his people to know "if you want it you can get it".
      Stareasy has a industry swag. A lot of underground artist just record anything. He is very persistant and his music quality is on point. However, it has not always been the case.
His first song was  recorded in the Dubshack (small studio in my mom’s home). He let his homeboys hear it and they were like, "you really sound good." from then it was on!!!
      He is influenced by his fans. In the southeast a lot of people want autographs and recognize him now so he knows people listen. When he drop cd’s its not long before people want more. You can catch Stareasy every Thursday for $3 Thursdays at Club Chaos in his home city.  his video "Phone Sex" ft TracStar & Scrill got over 30,000 downloads on WorldStarhipHop.com which lets the future star know that he can not only get attention at home but, world wide. His biggest achievement is his "Georgia Day".  It began as a video shoot and now it is an annual event where StarEasy as well at times some sponsor's give back to the youth.  This man is a threat for anyone that ain't careful and certified by The Ladies of HB!!!  His current mixtape "President Easy" was well received in the streets and is available on tweetmymixtape.com 

Check him out: 

facebook.com/StarEasy
twitter.com/@StarEasy
youtube.com/Stareasy23