1st Annual JMJ Tribute Awards & Concert Pt.1
Pitch For Media Press release:
The first-ever J.A.M. Awards and concert, a benefit for slain Run-DMC "big beat blaster" Jason "Jam Master Jay" Mizell, was held November 29 at New York City's Hammerstein Ballroom.
Performances from Jay's friends and well-wishers DMC, Snoop Dogg, Marley Marl, Mobb Deep, De La Soul, Dead Prez, Papoose, Raekwon, Q-Tip, Everlast featuring DJ Muggs, Kid Capri, and more will serve as the evening's entertainment, while awards will be handed out to folks "for their outstanding efforts in promoting social Justice, Arts & Music" (hence, J.A.M.).
The Jam Master Jay Foundation for Music-- set up by his widow Terri Corley-Mizell and friends to support music and arts education in rural and urban schools-- will receive the evening's charitable donations. 
EPMD
RIP Jam Master Jay
LL Cool J
Biz Markie
Snoop Dogg
MOP
MORE TO COME....
Death of a Dynasty
I've always been a Dame Dash supporter, but enough is enough already. He spoke with Bossip and said:
“Yall know what happened. [Jay] made a request to the 'powers that be' that… he maintain control of it [Roc-A-Fella] and that we weren’t a part of it. And that’s what he asked for and that’s what he got. That’s what happened. There’s nothing more to it."
“I mean, you know I was reading about it [the Roc-A-Fella transition], but I didn’t believe it … I didn’t think it would happen that was my brother to me it was like a betrayal. But it is what it is. I’m sure he felt he was right the way he presented business. So if that’s the way he felt our relationship was, that’s what it is.“Was [Jay’s “Lost Ones”] about us? I mean I think the first verse was, definitely… I mean yeah. I was a little disappointed I didn’t know he got down like that. Again it was another embarrassment to our movement, but whatever. I don’t know what’s on his mind these days he’s like a different guy so we don’t know. He’s not who we thought he was. The thing is nobody really ever asked him any questions about shit like that so it’s not for me to answer what he’s thinkin. But he can answer himself… I can’t even tell you what that man thinking. I don’t know him like that.”
Props to my homey Reckless at Sohh.com for this : http://blogs.sohh.com/nyc/archives/2007/11/uh_oh_dame_calls_out_hov_yall.html
12 bar has teamed up with Bearbricks for a nice lil' collabo for the holiday season.
Kia Shine
Memphis is a small town known for the best southern barbeque and the finest Blues and Jazz music ever created. It has taken the general public more then 15 years to finally recognize the city as a powerhouse for churning out incredible Hip-Hop artists. Kia Sunshine is one of those talents; visibly one of the most promising and skilled rapper/producers to rise above the Mason Dixon Line. While on a promotional run through New York City, Universal/Motown held a meet and greet for the rising star. Kia was in full force with no security and all his diamonds in plain view taking in the out-of-town love as well as showing everybody some old fashioned Southern Hospitality.
His latest single “Krispy” features production from Play & Skillz with heavy 808’s and a swagger-heavy assault of smooth verses , “ I ain’t a trapper rapper/ still a G from the hood”, sums up the mentality and style of Kia Sunshine. The rapper has learned some of the harsh realities of the music biz - “ I came into the game as a CEO, putting out artists like Yo Gotti and Skinny Pimp, etc. etc and got a distribution deal through TVT, sold 100,000-200,000 units independently and didn’t see one dolllar.” – explained Kia – after playing the background and handling the business side and marketing for his artists, Kia was left broke and looking for a way to get back to making music and getting the proper money for his work. “ I started selling beats after doing some work my lil’ brother who was rapping and putting an album together,” things began to change for Kia and after a meeting in LA with Manny Edwards of Universal Music, he was secured a lucrative publishing deal. “ I dropped my first single “Respect My Fresh” and everything just blew up organically, I grinded it out.” – Kia took the opportunity to cross promote himself and his production abilities through DVDs that were included in artists album’s like Skinny Pimp.
The work ethic and hustle behind Kia’s rising success may be his most valuable asset. He contests that he won’t stop working until he feels the track is just right, no matter who he’s working with, “ when I’m working with other producers I ain’t finna pick the first beat, Me and Mannie Fresh went through 100 beats !!!” Considering the overall fact that Kia has already been up and down the success ladder the future doesn’t worry him,“ I used to be homeless, God is blessing me. He’s controlling my destiny that’s why I’m calling my album Due Season. The blessings come from God. I came from nothing, then I was doing well, and lost everything – it made me humble.” Words spoken like a true disciple and soon the work of the southern disciple will be available to all ,“The album June 19th- Due Season. Pray for me and stay for me !!!
Rock The Bells 07'
One of the best concerts of last summer.
Atmos - 125th Street, Harlem NYC
Only a few blocks from the legendary Theatre lies a small boutique filled with Jordans and Air Force Ones that you won’t find anywhere near you local Footlocker or Dr. Jays. You’ve seen the t-shirts and hoodies in any video that has played on MTV or BET in the last three years. “Atmos started in Tokyo and we’re a store that’s really known for our collaborations with companies like Nike, Northface and Levis, “says Sang of Atmos located on 125th Street and 7th Avenue – Harlemworld, USA. The explosion of brands like A Bathing Ape and Pharrell’s Billionare Boys Club has introduced a new generation to the street culture of Downtown Manhattan and Japan’s Shibuya district just alike. “For me, I grew up skateboarding and that’s were my main influence comes from; where it all started at , but now people are just trying to buy into that image without really know what’s behind it”, explains Sang (Atmos)
Harlem has historically always been at the top of fashion trend-setting, but Hip-Hop’s current infatuation with the style and designers from the “far east” has let the younger generation of the Asian community break-free from behind the counters and kitchens of your local corner store or 4 wings and pork-fried spot. “Atmos is special because we brought something from Toyko to Harlem and we’ve really been embraced by the community, We’ve had artists like Juelz Santana, Jadakiss, Remy Ma, and Swizz Beats- come through and find something they liked.” Says Sang. Atmos is more then just another brand taking classic Hip-Hop quotables or Biggie’s image and slapping them on a t-shirt. The line between exploiting and embracing one’s culture is being crossed by too many new clothing companies, “Right now, we’re introducing a lot of new brands that the Hip-Hop community wouldn’t have normally even heard of” says Sang (Atmos)
Life is what you make it
I've been coming to a lot of realizations lately, and really I’ve been plotting my next moves. All these empty promises, snakes, shady people, etc. The Hip-Hop game is dirty, filthy and I am not just talking about being a rapper, whether you are a producer, promoter, journalist,… anything that has to do with Hip-Hop, well the entertainment business in general. Everyone is just out for themselves. I’m not bitchin’ about it. It’s human nature, we all want to be successful. But there comes a time when everybody realizes their worth, and what they have to offer to the world. “Life is what you make it and I’m a make it.”
I went from reading about these dudes to working with them. KOOL HERC. There wouldn't be Hip-Hop without him. Please if you consider yourself a Hip-Hop fan, google KOOL HERC, and see what the hype is about
JuJu of The Beatnuts. one of fav. underground groups.
Walk It Out
Remember when Big Pun and them made that skit about doing songs with rappers they thought were wack just for the check... well this was one of my 1st interviews. You know you dance to Unk in the club, haha. I can make anyone sound ill. Rappers Holla at me.
The unknown are often misunderstood and therefore picked upon by the ignorant. Taking the first three letters of the very word (unknown) U.N.K. has hit the Hip-Hop world by storm. Actually, by foot to be more appropriate. DJ UNK’s “Walk It Out remix” featuring Jim Jones and Andre 3000 has been a mixtape favorite and club mainstay since it’s leak, “I get so much love, it’s really leaves me speechless. I’m just trying to keep doin’ my thang and stay hunble, Lord knows what could happen the next day.” Keeping the ATL’s domination of the music charts alive, nobody has the right to tell UNK he ain’t “real” Hip-Hop. Under the guidance of experienced music figures like Jazze Phae, the kid isn’t in any circumstance where he can fail,” That’s a talented, talented guy. He blessed me with a Hook. It was one of those moments where I had so much going on in my life and with my family, I needed to make a song to express that. Say what you want about him but this DJ went from unknown to gunning for the throne.
MF: Unk, what’s good man? How do you define your style and what you’re bringing to the game?
Unk: My style is straight club. You know what I’m sayin, I’m tryin’ to do it for the people that are asking for a lot of new club bangers cuz people are ready to party in the ’07. My style is very crunk, energy, jus everything man.
MF: You are really carrying the torch in the crunk movement. Critics are saying that crunk is dead but people like yourself are keeping it alive, How are you different from all the other crunk artists coming out?
Unk: I just try to cater more to the people, as opposed to hitting different subjects you know in the game. I try to fill in the piece that was missing out the game and that was the way that I could be heard. Its different things going on in the club, I don’t wanna say I can only do crunk. You know, the music done changed, the times done changed, and generations done changed. So I know I got a lot of kids that are growing up on my music. They might of listened to my earlier records when they were teenagers, but now they are older. So I just trying to make sure I hit everybody with my music.
MF: How’s it feel it have your hometown of Atlanta on the map right now?
Unk: Aw man that’s a blessing man. One of the greatest feelings in the world, really words can’t describe how that feels but you know I’m just glad everybody’s loving the records, the two-step records, you know they love to “walk it out”, as matter of fact their people out there walkin’ it out as we speak. I’m just happy man, that’s about all I can say about it.
MF: Aight, so Big Oomp kinda of brought you in the game, and took you under his wing, How influential was he to your success and your career?
Unk: He played a major, major,major role. He guided me and gave me so much game in the industry, you know. Oomp just told me things how they really were, man. He really showed me all the ropes and what it took to be a successful artist. All things that you have to do to get better and grow as an artist as well as a man.
MF: So how’d you hook up with him?
Unk: Well, in high school I used to DJ a lot of parties like Crunk Nations, and even like weddings, birthday parties, just basically whatever man, and I always wanted to find a way to take things to a whole other level and my homeboy, Baby D, actually introduced me to Oomp. He was also an artist on Big Oomp records. He had a hot single, called “Eastside Vs. Westside”, and he just introduced me at the right time, when they had that extra push because the single was doing so well at the time. It was just good timing and the rest is history man.
MF:No doubt, I know DJ Jelly and DJ Montay also played a big part in you career.
Unk:Man, Jelly and Montay showed everything there is to know about the mixtape game, man. They taught me how to get my music out to the people cuz being DJ’s they already knew what the people wanted to hear, and how I really had to cater to the crowd and just bring my expand my music.
MF: So you came into the game in about 98’ and it’s already 2007, so that’s almost ten years. Would you say you’ve matured a whole lot and grown as an artist?
Unk: Yea, man. I’d say I’ve matured a whole lot. Like my grandmomma say “this boy got an old soul”, that’s why they call me Unk, you know what I’m sayin’. As I’m out now, doin a lot of shows , traveling here and there and actually experiencing different culture. I’ve been to places like Germany, Japan,Virgin Islands, Hawaii. I’m just being exposed to so much different stuff man, things I would of never experienced if I was just in
MF: So you’re on tour right now?
Unk: Really, I’m just doing shows, but I’m getting booked almost everyday, sometimes like 2-3 shows a day. I’m just trying to stay out there and stay visible to all my fans
MF: The Mixtape scene is huge right now, it’s really making or breaking new artists…
Unk: The mixtape scene is crazy in ATL right nowt, you still got the bootleggers doing their thang, and still got hungry, hungry, hungry artists coming up in the game jus tryin to be heard ya know. The Mixtape is very valuable. We still doin our thang, you can’t stop mixtapes, mixtapes will always come out. You got hot DJs like Southern Stop, DJ Jelly, DJ Montay, Shorty Roc, you got DJ Hershey, King Arthur, with guys like that, you got the Superfriends, Legion of Doom, Gangsta Grills. There’s no way you can stop them boys.
MF:Speaking of Gangsta Grills, you know the feds recently raided DJ Drama’s offices, what’s your whole take on that situation, you think that’s fair.?
Unk: I mean I think that… they got caught slippin, someone might have been talking too much or something. But you ain’t gonna stop Gangsta Grillz, that whys they always say pay attention,they gonna hit you with something, that’s what I like abour Gangsta Grillz , they always gonna hit you something new, and that somethings that’s gonna keep their music in your ear, so they gonna make out good, man. They gonna be alright.
MF: So it’s all love for the DJ’s on your part?
Unk: Yea, Gangsta Grillz is cool folks, I fuck wit a lot of DJ’s across the world.
MF: You think it’s important to keep that connection with the DJ’s?
Unk: Yea you got to you gotta network with the DJ’s, DJ’s are key, the key to the lock, you can’t get into the lock without the key, DJ’s are everything, all successful artists support DJs, and successful DJ’s support artists,
MF: Also what is your connection and history with Dem Franchise Boys,
Unk: Aw man them my peoples, we went to school together and everything, you know what I’m Im sayin, Big shout out to Dem Franchise Boys, they was actually on one of the 1st songs that I ever recorded called “Suckas come and try me”, you know and it made the album, them guys are incredible man, they gonna keep doing their thing. I got em again on my latest album, Latest album on “Beatin Down Yo Block”, It’s still all good between us, you know .They on road right doing they thang getting ready to drop another album.
MF: What was the biggest reason for you choosing the independent route versus going with a major?
Unk: Oomp records, I mean we had a lot of offers at the table, a lot of people tryin to holla at us, Basically because me and Oomp have so much history together, I felt like that was the best choice, and everything just started happening so fast, so many shows… once the single started buzzing, times changing we started getting calls left and right, all day , everyday, and I felt like I just made the right decision, the best decision.
MF: Speaking of the single, “Walk It Out”, the remix is huge right now in New York . How’d you get Jim Jones and Outkast on the track?
Unk:I actually met Jim Jones at a restaurant, man. A real cool guy, that’s my dawg. Jim Jones and them is crazy man. You know, we just started talking about getting him on the remix, and he was like, “ I got my verse ready right now, feel me” . He just had it, so that just shows how hard Jim is working right now and I also had the pleasure of opening up for Andre 3000 for this Cartoon Network event, that really started the buzz for the whole “Walk it Out” movement and then they premiered it on 106 and Park. The whole thing was a blessing, man. I appreciate everybody for just staying down with your boy.
Already having another single in major rotation, Unk isn’t wasting any time dwelling the past. The one-hit wonder talks and fan backlash that can often plague such a new artist’s career can safely be forgotten about. “ I came to get the clubs, the streets and just give you another side of me, being that “Walk It Out” was a dance. This is more a record that you can ride to, it’s got some heavier bass.” Letting everyone know that we “Beatin Down Yo Block in the ‘07”, explained Unk about his latest single. Unk is putting over a decade’s worth of hard work and determination into craft in hopes that he will open up the eyes of the blind.
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Skee Skee Skee & Room Service
True Hollywood Stories
I’m Rick James b......!”, yea, I know it’s played, but the man who helped with the success of the Chappelle’s Show has been in the game for over two decades and certainly has accomplished a lot more than sharing his party adventures with the “Super Freak” (RIP). Being the older brother of Eddie Murphy, Charlie has often been over looked and not acknowledged for his comical genius. His directorial and writing debut came in 1989 with the release of “Harlem Nights” which starred Richard Pryor and Eddie Murphy. The film still holds a cult following and has been hailed as a classic. He also starred in one of the 1st full feature films that played on the clichés of Gangsta Rap and parodied “studio gangsters”. CB4 introduced the world to another young black comedian by the name of Chris Rock. Boasting a rap sheet that includes blockbusters The Nutty Professor, Players Club, Roll Bounce, and the Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas video game, Darkness aka Charlie Murphy has proved his talent to have tremendous influence, leaving a lasting effect on the art of comedy.
MikeyFresh: Charlie, what’s going on?
C. Murphy: Just cruising around getting ready to go back to the house.
MikeyFresh: Busy day?
C. Murphy: Nah, hell no. It’s a relaxed day, just dropped some stuff at the cleaners and I’m going back home to eat, you know just an easy day. Been on the road non stop, since last year. I’ve been working the comedy club circuit – Improv, Comedy Connection, Comedy Zone, Punchline, all of em’. I just go from one to the next. I’ve been doing extremely well. I don’t wanna brag or nothing, so we’ll just say I’m doing EXTREMELY WELL. (laughs)
MikeyFresh: How do you deal with hecklers?
C. Murphy: I don’t really get a lot of hecklers because I don’t present myself as a person that’s vulnerable. When I do get one though, it’s usually someone that’s very drunk and my thing is that I’ll ask em’ to be quiet a couple of times and then one of the things I do is, I don’t get into a joke contest with hecklers. They're assholes, you know, somebody that came out and spent the same amount of money as everyone else and you're gonna ruin the show because of your own personal shit. You’re an asshole. There’s nothing cute about what you're doing it; it’s just not a part of comedy and it’s not allowed. I am very very hostile with hecklers. I’ll have em’ thrown out and if you wanna fight, we could do that too. To me they represent the devil.
MikeyFresh: Ha Ha. The groupie situation also has got to be crazy.
C. Murphy: Unfortunately most of them are males (laughs). It’s weird because I know they're coming up just because they like my work, but men don’t normally ummm … When is the last time you made a male friend? So it is kinda weird having guys coming up to you really warming and extending themselves to you, wanting to get to know you and all that. Then it’s like “Yo, man ewwwww!!!” (laughs) You know what I’m saying. They are only there as fans though so …
MikeyFresh: I know you got some movies coming out, one with Mike Epps, Garbage Men, like a spin off of Roll Bounce?
C. Murphy: I don’t know if that one is going to happen, man. They cut deals for me and Mike and all that, but I don’t know. I’ll put it like this, I been in this business a long time now, it is my 20th year in the business. You can say we gonna do xyz and blah, blah, blah, spin wheels and nothing ever happens. That’s just the nature of this business. That’s why I’m glad I do stand-up comedy; it allows me not to rely on anyone. When I go into a meeting, if I voice my opinion on what I think is funny and I cross swords with a producer, he better be a comedian because he’s not gonna attack me on some “well, you're just the actor and…” No, no, no, I am an Actor as well as a Comedian, so if we talking about comedy, we can go to the club that night and I’ll go and do ten minutes and you can go after me.
MikeyFresh: You’ve never been afraid to show people how you feel and stand up for what you believe in.
C. Murphy: Absolutely, that’s why I got where I am today. It’s a weapon, a real weapon in business to be able to … to know. When I first started writing, I didn’t know a lot of things that experienced writers knew like if you go into a pitch meeting it’s obvious if you don’t know how to write and don’t know how to pitch your story. They can even steal your ideas. If you come off as a straight novice that doesn’t know anything but have a good idea, beware because they steal your ideas. I tell you that straight up to your face that’s what is going down.
MikeyFresh: Has the Rick James thing calmed down at all, do you get irritated when people run up on you and say the line?
C. Murphy: Not at all man because that is what put me on the scene so I’m sure at any level or no matter how much time goes by, someone is still going to say that to me. Chappelle Show just gave me that crossover audience. I had plenty of brothers coming up to me before that, Black people knew who Charlie Murphy was.
MikeyFresh: What’s the latest Hip-Hop CD that you’ve purchased?
C. Murphy: The new Nas CD, I’ve been blasting that a lot, and I also been reading a lot. I just finished with Obama’s book, Audacity of Hope. I was educated by that book. I didn’t realize how ignorant I was to politics until I read that book.
MikeyFresh: Are we ever going to see a Black President?
C. Murphy: I mean, I would like to see that happen. But I don’t think so… put it like this, you wanna know how you can judge if Obama is going to win – look at how they judge American Idol, that’s America voting. You’ll see when a real talented Black Artist is on there and they don’t treat him the same and a lot of time they’ll get voted out even if they're more talented then the white contestant. I think it’s because in America or anywhere… I wouldn’t call it racism, but people want to vote for their own kind and there are more white people in America. The funny thing that I realized is that somebody needs to add up all the millions of dollars that each of the candidate raises to come up with a total number that's gonna add up to billions. Billions created and spent on getting a job. Not to help nobody, feed nobody, help put clothes on somebody’s back and if you don’t get it you just wasted 50 million.
Now tackling politics as well as children’s comedies, Charlie Murphy is now a household name in mainstream America. Lending his talents to a family movie, Nights at the Museum, co-starring some of Hollywood’s heavyweights, Ben Stiller, Robin Williams, and Dick Van Dyke, “I didn’t get to meet Ben or anything, but it was a real cool experience. The film was #1 for 4 weeks straight so” … (laughs), joked Charlie. The journey to gaining your creative and directorial control in any major film or television series has always been a shady and conniving ordeal controlled by no more than a handful of corporations. Charlie Murphy is one of the few that has always been adamant about not giving up his artistic beliefs. He had some serious knowledge and advice on ownership in the entertainment industry to young comedians, “1st of all, make sure all your material is copywritten, 2nd keep your circle tight as far as who you talk about, what you're doing, and what you're thinking about.” Before Charlie went home to get his grub on, I asked what the deal was with Eddie and Mel B (former Spice Girl) and the pregnancy rumors, “I can shed light on this, I don’t keep track of anyone’s penis in my agenda or schedule. I don’t know what they tryin’ to do with it, or who they been with, none of that. That’s none of my business,”cleared up Charlie Murphy.
Take A Walk With Me
R.I.P Mrs. West
I was pretty shocked to hear that Kanye West's mother passed away this weekend due to complications from cosmetic surgery. Damn son, just as it seemed like Ye' had everything going his way, (I mean the kid beat 50 Cent.) Now call your mother and tell her how much you lover her, you neva know fam...
She raised Kanye by herself, and before managing Kanye she was chair at Chicago State University. Not to mention being Chief Executive of West Brands LLC and Chairwoman of the Kanye West Foundation. Momma knows best child...
Kanye West - Hey Momma
(Hey Mama), I wanna scream so loud for you, cuz I'm so proud of you
Let me tell you what I'm about to do, (Hey Mama)
I know I act a fool but, I promise you I'm goin back to school
I appreciate what you allowed for me
I just want you to be proud of me (Hey Mama)
[Verse 1]
I wanna tell the whole world about a friend of mine
This little light of mine and I'm finna let it shine
I'm finna take yall back to them better times
I'm finna talk about my mama if yall don't mind
I was three years old, when you and I moved to the Chi
Late December, harsh winter gave me a cold
You fixed me up something that was good for my soul
Famous homemade chicken soup, can I have another bowl?
You work late nights just to keep on the lights
Mommy got me training wheels so I could keep on my bike
And you would give anything in this world
Michael Jackson leather and a glove, but didn't give me a curl
And you never put no man over me
And I love you for that mommy cant you see?
Seven years old, caught you with tears in your eyes
Cuz a nigga cheatin, telling you lies, then I started to cry
As we knelt on the kitchen floor
I said mommy Imma love you till you don't hurt no more
And when I'm older, you aint gotta work no more
And Imma get you that mansion that we couldn't afford
See you're, unbreakable, unmistakable
Highly capable, lady that's makin loot
A livin legend too, just look at what heaven do
Send us an angel, and I thank you (Hey Mama)
Mikey Fresh - Hey Um-Mah ( Momma)
When nobody else would listen,
You were always there to envision,
A dream to make everything in your arms glisten,
Words spoken but my actions are a lil' different,
One day, I'm a show you thats its all facts not fiction...
(wrote this real quick on the spot, but I should turn it into something...)
Me and Gabby
Once again my man B got his wit no camping out overnight, or waiting for hours in line BS. You can't see but there is a marble pattern on the Nike strap. Another quality collabo between Supreme and Nike.
Kiks Tyo x Aki Hoshino
Omillio Sparks
Ride with me, we’re taking a trip down south. Not quite the dirty-dirty, but all the way down I-95- exit 4, Philly. At first glance the city is beautiful, Philadelphia’s sports’teams have some of the finest stadiums in the country, the Liberty Bell still resides in the city of brotherly love, and downtown has plenty of stores and eateries that rival Fulton Street in Brooklyn. Look closer, see those back blocks – damn looks like an army of white-tee soldiers, just as four “old-heads” creep up with beards that can go toe to toe with Osama’s. Sure these guys are barely 22, but in Philly, it’s the “young bulls” that will murder you with no hesitation. (13-15 year olds), “The shootings and crime is from people that don’t have the proper guidance. Anybody that understands how business works knows you gotta stay out of jail to make money. You can’t do anything if you’re locked up on some dumb shit. I always try to go through the hood and give some game to the young’ns.” – says Omillio Sparks. Philadelphia currently has the one of the highest homicide rates in the country. Trying to dodge stray bullets is just as common as it is for rappers and innocent children alike. Omillio is not new to witnessing a killing.
After another death for Omillio to face when of one of the most promising dynasties of the decade was murdered, this State Property Solider must continue on what emcees like Schooly D and Cool C started ; do your homework.“I ain’t mad at no one, I’m free the handcuffs are off me.” – says Omillio Sparks on his status with Roc-a-fella. He battled for them and then literally battled them, earlier this year, Sparks had a mixtape banger, “It Ain’t My Fault”, that was getting spins all across the country, but due to President Carter refusing to clear a sample of his voice, he was stuck and many major labels backed off, “We got a joint venture now with Colossal Ent., my partners. I learned a lot from being on Roc, but now I gotta bust my own moves, I feel like it’s more safe this way. I’m still cool with em’, but I grew as a businessman. Now, I got the people I want around me to focus on my solo project and just grab my career my the balls.” – explains Sparks. He also now has major distribution with Koch and the driver’s seat is his, “I’m happy because this is my first project, I get to do me. I’m venting but also having fun, I got more input with my company. I’m hands on with every aspect.” – Sparks. Omillio’s debut was released August 14th and is titled Payback, State Property fans shouldn’t worry everything seems to running smoothly once again with Philly’s version of the Wu-Tang Clan, “I was just at the studio with Beans, it’s cool. We doing tracks together, making music, everyone the Gunnaz, Peedi, the whole fam- says Omillio.
There’s no sugar coating for Sparks get it how you live, “With State Property there are 7 of us, all from Philly and we have a diverse fanbase. It’s time to make moves, ain’t nobody getting any younger-I’m dead serious with this”, says Omillio. Time is money, with two successful film credits under his belt, another major theater release is right around the corner, “Me and Freeway got a new movie about to premier in July called, What We Do. It’s loosely based on his life and I’m reading another script that Tray from the Wire sent me.” – Sparks Hollywood may have once seemed like a fantasy for Omillio but his hustle and star quality will make sure he has “ more estate then Philly”, “I feel like I’m getting feet my wet again. I’m really starting from ground one again. I’m back in the public eye. I’m trying to get my money right, so my kids and family are good for life.” – Omillio Sparks
Video Vixens
Just across the
Why are you here today?
Melyssa: Well this is The Source’s Colors for Cause, it’s a photo shoot devoted to raising awareness for various causes such as stopping the violence, aids awareness, breast cancer, and things of that nature. A couple of folks like myself, Consequence, Swizz Beats, Sway, and Nik from America’s Next Top Model, we stopped by to lend our support and visibility to The Source and what their trying to accomplish.
What really drew you to this event?
Melyssa: Just because regardless of everything that The Source has endured in the last couple of years, they are still a very well respected publication, and the fact that they decided to be innovative by using a fashion spread and apply something substantial to it, drawing attention to very serious causes that are affecting our community. I knew this was something that I had to be a part of.
There’s a popular rapper from the West Coast, I’m sure you know who I’m talking about, who had some things about you in his last single, “Wouldn’t Get Far”. What’s your take on that whole situation and how do you feel about it?
Melyssa: I’m gonna assume you mean Game, I mean the truth of the matter is when I first heard the song I found it humorous, I thought it was a spoof which he said it was, and I didn’t take it seriously until the media just attached themselves to it and it just blew up, so I felt like I addressed it the way it needed to be addressed because people were just taking it so seriously, but The Game approached me at a party in early January and let me know in no way was he trying to offend me that it was because of my position in this industry that I was the only logical person he could of used. He said he meant it with the up most respect, I mean I guess we all have our own special ways of showing our appreciation… so Ok thanks for the free pub.
So there’s no real beef between you two?
Melyssa: Nah, I’m gonna let him and Vida take that on. She’s doing a great job holding that down already, considering what her story is, I would be prone to believe that’s exactly what happened, that he tried to get at her, and it didn’t happen and he got sore. I’ve seen it happen before.
Wet Dreams - Summer 07' in LA
So So Fresh
It may be time to add something to my resume... Hmmm????? (hint)
Ja-rule Interview
http://youtube.com/watch?v=4PdqymrqyvY
http://youtube.com/watch?v=0tRs6d4lHjQ
Mikey Fresh goes global.
http://www.kissnews.ro/2007/10/26/p-diddy-promoveaza-vodka-pentru-100-milioane-de-dolari/
Lil Mo' doing her thing this weekend in Albany
This is what elephantman does for a half-hour straight when he is "performing".
More on those "drawers" from my last post. An artist that owns his/her master is an artist that owns his/her future.
How did I get my hands on this
Like taking a peak into Jay-z 's brain
Death of A Dynasty
Rocky is 9 weeks old
G-Reks is one of the first artists signed to Wu-Tang Latino. His debut album featuring Method Man, Raekwon, and Jadakiss will be out very soon. With Rza and Hex handling production duties this one will be another Wu classic.
Artists make sure you know to speak to the media, trust me. Don't get caught slippin.
"Manhattan's always makin' it and Brooklyn's always takin' it"
Fresh Nikes for the ladies
Forgot her name but she designs for Burton. sorry
Right Back Like I Left Somethin
I actually had fun this Halloween, Roseland was dope on Saturday and Vudoo Soul killed it at the Bitterend Halloween night. (even though I misssed the performance...)
Who's taller me or Ja-rule?
Thug Life haha, peace to Nat and Jordan at 55 DSL
Consequence will rock the mic even if its only in front of 20 people.
The Infamous Quad Recording studios, many hits were created here and many rappers were stuck here.
Everybody from Wu-Tang, 2pac, Diddy, NAS, and so on...
Face is back with another one, the listening session was crazy.
On your feet kid, Medicom 3's my dude Brian shoe game is retarded.
Diddy's gift being put to good use. Olga said in a think Russian accent "P. Diddy is weak".
Ciroc Vodka
Word is the Feds are investigating a group of 15 journalists that could of leaked this early. Man yall are messing the game up. Needless, to say I got the CD and DVD, haha.
Craig Mack gettin it done at Def Jam's Audio library. It's been a busy week.
What are in these drawers?
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