Interview with dj kalon

•Where you from?
    Born and raised in brooklyn NY

•What's Your nationality?
    French, Irish, African American

•In 5 words can you describe something about yourself or your djing?
    Improvised , always changing, crowd pleaser

•How long you've been djing?
12 years

•What inspired you to become a dj ?
     Going to Albion/ Batcave I spent most of my time listening on DJ IAN Ford’s & Hellraver’s floor .. i just thought it was so cool. He would be  behind a cage spinning.. i thought to myself “hey i can do that”  So i did research on equipment. IAN even gave me a cd with some tracks to practice with you know to help with beat matching. He was very cool, down to earth dude. i want to thank him for remembering how it was when your a “Noob”. 

•Are there any Dj"s who inspire You?
    louie devito, carl cox, okenfold, q-bert, yonny, IAN Ford , Hellraver, Jazzy J

•What was the first thing that told you yes I want to dj?
    after the first party i did, i did well and people acknowledged it. as long as people keep appreciating my sets ill keep spinning

•What do you feel about the dj game?
    It has changed drastically  i came in when cd’s were gaining popularity now its serato and tracktor  a lot easier on my back.... hey as long as we get the job doe... but i have little respect for “itunes/ipod” DJ’s. DJing is a craft no matter what you spin be true to it... i know we all cant afford 1200’s and CDJ’s  but don't use auto sync or play someone's else's mix and think you rocked the spot.  also there are too many hobby djs out there low balling us....  club and bar owners should never think its ok to give us 100$ for 5+ hours of work.. they don't respect us because we don't respect each-other.
side note.. promoters do your job and promote .. DJ’s Play music  we will build a following at the venue but shouldn't not be viewed as the sole promoter. and Owners provide a nice safe atmosphere and things to entice customers to come back for more than the good music.

•Other than djing do you do anything else produce, engineer etc?
    Audio Engineer, Producer, Live Sound, Radio DJ, Security

•Are you currently working on any projects ? 
    Yes im working at ICREEUPREE studios in the bronx on a album co-produced by myself and 2 other producers. i also have my own ,dance, industrial and hip hop tracks in the works.. I’m also a radio personality/manager on “real hip hop 90.1 fm” we play underground and mainstream hip hop , r&b and reggae

•Are there any artist you would like to work with?
    ill work with anyone serious... i don’t follow pop culture much i don’t care about their personal lives.  my motto is “get in the fuckin booth and make that money, i don’t care about your personal problems just make that music!” 

•Where do you think hip-hop and djing is headed?
     hip hop is always changing.. Id like to see it go back to basics. more talent less flash...we need to stop the auto tune though..  and stop singing and start spitting.

•In the next five years where do you want to see your career?
    Definitely not working at bars that don’t value your time. A club residency, some guest spots and of course my radio station competing with hot 97

•Any shout outs you wanna give?
   shout out to Knowledge , 90.1FM crew and everyone who believes in me and sticks by me
for more info on dj k-lon go to www.DjK-LON.com

Interview with victory

   
   Victory i first saw at a performance at New York pyramid club. his first performance was a little rough but his second performance caught my attention he came back with a new confidence. so i asked what helped with the change he said "i wasn't happy so i needed to be happy now i'm happy" i liked that response cause it showed me that young in the game he knows what he want and what the crowd should have a great performance.

What's good?
    I'm good. Whats up with you

Where you from?
    I was born in the Bx raised L.E.S

What's your nationality?
    I'm Black and Puerto Rican

How long have you been rapping?
    I've been rapping since I was eleven years old

What inspired you to become a rapper?
   The moment that inspired me to be a rapper is when I realized I could do it. I never forget it, I was in the hallway of my junior high school and I was thinking that song "Is that your chick" by Jay z and Memphiz bleek and I freestyled the song because I didn't remember the words from that moment I just keep writing and coming up with my own material.

Are there any rappers that inspired you to rap?
  Back in the days Dipset was a real big influence on me and the way I rapped because they where punchline artist and I always liked using punchlines and their chemistry as a team was crazy to me I remember thinking when I get on that's how me and my team gonna be

When did you realize yea I'm a rapper I can do this?
  The first time that made me feel like it could actually happen is when I went to college and recorded my first track thanks to my roommate Mike prior to then I've written a lot but I never heard myself on a track before. Its a completely different feeling hearing than just writing.

As a underground artists do you feel there's a lot of competition?
  Hell yea there's more competition as an underground artist because there's more talent and there's more of a hunger to succeed. When people get on that's when they usually relax and let their guard down because they made it already but as an underground artist you could never let your guard down.

How do you feel about the rap game?
  The rap game currently is garbage its only like 3 groups doing they thing right now that's MMG YMCMB and G.O.O.D Music every time you hear a song on the radio its a 85% chance its gonna be one of those groups on it. Another thing that I don't like about the game right now is the producers its like everyone is just remaking the same beat over and over its too predicable. 

Besides rap do you produce, ghost write etc?
  I use to produce but I stopped the reason I stopped was I could never really rap over the beats I made. I also edit the videos I make from time to time.

Are you currently working on any projects?
   I'm currently working on my first mixtape and my second one. The first mixtape is going to be entitled "No Sleep" its basically done  I'm just getting the quality of the songs where they need to be. As for the second mixtape I'm writing a few songs for that its gonna be crazy nothing but hits from start to finish.

Are there any rappers you would want to work with?
   I would work with Drake and Big Sean to of my favorite artist in the game right now.

Where do you see hip-hop heading in the next 5yrs?
     I see Hip hop becoming the new pop because its more mainstream now then it was before and the sound of it is changing constantly but thats just my opinion.

Are there any shout outs you have?
    I just wanna shout out Team ISO my nigga LP my nigga Aries and my partner Lolo and thats it thanks for the interview

to contact victory or to checkout his music email: edwardramel88@gmail.com
                                                                            www.facebook.com/vipvictory88
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Interview with kai le cross

This gentleman I'm about to introduce is a phenomenal artist. He's a very eclectic artist he has style, class, charisma and intelligent. He does a multitude of designs from clothing to web. I enjoyed meeting him and interviewing him and I think you will to and now kai le cross

What's good? 
Me of course.

Where you from?
Beverly HIlls baby, ha ha born and raise in the Bronx of New york.

What's Your nationality? 
Im an American negro.

In 5 words can you describe something about yourself or your designs? 
Five words to describe my designs would be, elegant, beautiful, sexy, unique and colorful oh wait those words describe me also.

How long you've been a fashion designer? 
I have been a designer for about 3 year but been really involved at active on it for a year and a half.

What inspired you to become a designer? 
Well naturally Im a artist in many way, just that a needle and thread seems so fitting for a my creative outlet now. Things always change and fluctuate when you need to get ideas out. My dreams inspire me mostly, I know it sounds crazy.

Are there any Designers who inspire You? 
Well as in "famous" designer yes, such as Alexander Mc Queen, Catherine Coatney and Mana the Japanese bass player.

What was the first thing that told you yes I want to design clothing? 
When I made something awesome and didn't fuck it up, also the trip I took to others schools of fashion I was looking to attend.

What do you feel about the fashion industry? 
Its very fast pace and scary, you always have to think six steps ahead in all your ideas. Theres even the business aspect of it your have to be able to connect to the fashion world. At first it just seems like woman's work, its like chemistry with fabric; just have to know how to put the elements together.

Other than designing do you do anything else promote, model etc? 
I use to model that was long ago. Martial arts and gymnastics is my thing, gotta do what you good at and keep fit. Other then that I do tattoos, make websites, draw, photography ,film, paint and run small events. Im all about learning, more  so I promote the art work of others, because were what makes the world so lively and colorful.
Are you currently working on any projects ? 
Always working on many projects, Im thinking about making a magazine. Magazines are becoming a lost art now that social media play a heavy role in everyday life. But I feel making films are so fun but who knows.

Are there any designers or models you would want to work with? 
A couple, but I love working in amateur models because you see the them emerge more and more as they develop.

Where do you think the fashion industry is headed? 
The fashion world is weird ya know. You can walk down a busy stray and look in a department store with and think, "I seen that out fit before", when dealing with fashion you have to take a risk to stand out but that can also kill you. The main industries in American fashion are picky and mundane, so with that said I think we need to be a bit more vibrant.

In the next five yrs where do u want to see your career? 
Seeing my business well established and helping younger people get a leg up in the fashion and art scene. I want my son and daughter to take over when the time is right.

Any shout outs you wanna give? 
My shout out goes to every one who stuck by me and recognized me, not for who I'am but for my creations.I don't really have family backing me up much but there's always friends and awesome people in the goth and fetish scene who keep a lookout. Family La Cross !

for more info contact @velvetrosenyc@gmail.com or @www.velvetrosenyc.moonfruit.com

Interview with j.m draven

What's good?
nothing much. keeping busy with work, taking photos when i can, editing,
parties, scheduling and coming up with new ideas for projects.
 
Where you from?
Bronx, new york

What's Your nationality?
Dominican, Puerto Rican and Cuban.

How long you've been doing photography?
I've been doing photography as my hobby for about 4-5 years now but
have been taking photos as far back as i can remember.

What inspired you to become a photographer?
As a child i was always fascinated by my father's SLR camera and
how its photos would look.since there seems to be a lot of artistic talent
in my family in the lines of singers, musicians, painters, sketchers. i guess he saw
that this might be my hidden talent so he tough me everything he knew. 

Are there any photographers who inspired You?
My father.

What was your first thing that told you yes I want to do photos?
my eyes are and always will be the main lenses i look through in life, i find that
cameras are the best way to capture the beauty in everything that i see and experiences
everyday, whether its hidden or in plain sight.

Where do you see your photography heading in the next 5yrs?
I'm always learning new techniques and methods so i would say growing in experience  in all
areas to help me move to the next level.

Any people you would want to with?
I'm always open to working with new and creative people.
You can see draven's work on What's good?
nothing much. keeping busy with work, taking photos when i can, editing,
parties, scheduling and coming up with new ideas for projects.

Any contact info? 
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Photographs-By-JM-Draven/144507952257955  






   

interview with Dj Syncere

      Dj Syncere born and raised in the Bronx nyc. I met him after hearing him dj at a rave or a electronic music party.  He had the crowd if 700 eating out his hands and he was in tuned with his crowd. I introduced myself to him and asked if i could interview him he was very humble and said yes and here we are a introduction to Dj Syncere.

What's good? 
Nothing just chillen

Where you from? 
Bronx NY

What's Your nationality? 
Puerto Rican

How long you've been djin? 
since 2004

What inspired you to become a DJ? 
Growing up in the club scene and going to raves

Are there any dj's who inspire You? 
DJ Delirium/ DJ Isaac/ Zany/ Headhunterz/ SmilEe/ Heathcliff/ X-Dream

What was your first thing that told you yes I want to DJ? 
when i first put the needle on the record

Where are you currently djin? 
at a lot of raves and some "Ether" Parties

Are you with any DJ crews and if so how does it feel? 
UVM/Brooklyn Underground/Neon East/SynfulDreamz ENT.

Where do you see djin heading in the next 5yrs? 
i Honestly don't know

Any shout outs you wanna give? 
Unveil Music (UVM), Heart of Brooklyn, Brooklyn underground, and House of Syn

to contact or book Dj Syncere email: synfuldreamzent@gmail.com, www.synfuldreamzent.com or www.facebook.com/pages/djsyncere/186559094701988

Interview with baller brown

     It's a hot Friday afternoon and I'm interviewing baller brown a female rapper whose hitting the open Mic circuit hard. I saw her at a open mic show in the L.E.SIDE of Manhattan her lyrics was hard hitting but still had a smooth almost reminded me of big daddy kane so I wanted to introduce her to y'all so here's baller brown.


What's good?
 LIFE is good, Working Hard is good, Being positive is good, Making Music is GREAT, And GETTING/ MAKING Money is EVEN BETTER!! #lol #real rapLife


Where you from?
BALLER BRown Represents, born and raised in the BRONX, New York!! Holla!! Birth Place of the Culture and Art!!


What's Your nationality?
In America.. Im Just Black!! Lmao..But I am Mixed..African american and Black Foot Indian from my mother's side and From my Father's side.... Antiguan (west indian), Panamanian, Dominican, The list goes on and on... Im Mixed.


How long you've been rapping ?
 I have been spitting Lyrics and CRUSHING Bars since the age of 8 years old.


What inspired you to become a rapper ? 
 I never really looked at any one and said I want to be like that rapper or he/she influenced me.... the Culture and Art of hip hop I fell in in love with and music helped me through difficult times in my life. I started Free styling and writing and noticed my barz and rhymes were better than my peers so I continued to freestyle, write rhymes, and rap. I always LOVED POETRY... So Poetry also influenced me to rhyme. So no one inspire me.. The Love of the Art and Culture did.


Are there any rappers who inspire You?
My favorite rapper is Nas so he is definetly an inspiration... Besides him, Black Thought of the roots, M.O.P, The Lox are among my favorites who I would say are inspire me. Also Kanye West. Also Super Natural the Freestyler inspire also. Seeing Wack rappers Like Soldier Boy eating made me want to take Rapping more serious.


What was the first thing that told you yes I want to rap?
THe First thing that told me yes.... I want to rap... is when I started Free styling off the top of the head and realized how good I was!!! That made me be like YES!!! I want To rhyme and I LOVE THIS! I just have a Way with words.


As a female artist do you think it's more competition? 
HELL YES!!! Because as a female artist you "supposed to fit a mold or image". If you don't fit that image then its harder as a female artist to be respected. But IM UP FOR THE challenge and DEMAND MY RESPECT. So if im not shaking or showing ass and breast; not only do I have to compete with other female artist but EVERY male rap artist too!!


What do you feel about the female rap game?
 I feel like the female rap game is TRASH NOW!! Only One Female dominants the game at a time now.. Before you had Queen Latifah..MC LYTE.. Lauren Hill, etc... More than one female could be relevant in the game. Its not really like that any more. Also, today..Its more about sex and Ignorance selling. so the game is a little funky for females.


Other than rap do you do anything else produce, ghost write etc? 
 I have Ghost written in the past. But Produce No!! One thing i do Love to do is Inspire people to follow their dreams and be GREAT AT WHATEVER YOU WANT TO DO! gotta Work hard for it Thou!! For real!


Are you currently working on any projects ?
yes I am. I dropped my mix tape "Just Getting warmed up earlier this year, check that out on BALLERBROWN.com ..and I also completed a Compilation album with The Producers The BakerMen which I'm sitting on right now that is FIRE!! Believe me. be released soon hopefully I am also collaborating with other up and coming artist and working with a New young Talented artist named Kyrsis on his Mix tape. So Im trying to stay busy and build this fan base by ANY MEANS!


Are there any artist you would want to work with?
Yes- I would love to work with Nas, Kanye west, Black Thought of the roots, Marsha Ambrosius, french Montana, Andre 3000, a lot of people. Producers...9th wonder, Swiss beats..., Arab Music.
Where do you see hip-hop is headed?- I hope it heads back to the art of lyricism and having content or something to say. Real hip hop fans still yearn for the true essence of the art. I hope it goes back there. But If it stays on this path where it is today..It will head towards more SWAG Rap/music not so much talent or Promoting IGNORANCE and Sex to SELL Records!


Any shout outs you wanna give?
I want to give a Shout out To YOU-Kanowlege... for the Interview.. THANK YOU for the opportunity !!! And a BIG shout out to GOD for blessing with my gift and making who I am! TEAM GOD Baby!!

Aaron p interview

What's good?
What's really good? And if you say to me back: What's really really good? Then I would say: What's really really REALLY good? And there would never be an ending to that.


Where you from?
The bogie down BX... Just kidding. I always wanted to say that. It's just cool to be from the bronx I guess. But no, I'm from Wash Heights (Washington Heights), NYC. Not born, but raised.


What's your nationality?
U.S.A. ALL-THE-WAY! (Chanting)


How long you've been doing photography?
I've been taking snaps seriously for about a year and a half now, homie.


What inspired you to become a photographer?
  What inspired me to become a photographer? I know I just repeated the question for no reason... Maybe cause I'm stalling. It's tough to think about just one thing that did it. Instead I believe it was many things over a long period of time. I do remember being fascinated by my grandmothers flash bulbs when I was little. I dunno if you ever seen them, they look just like ice cubes, 1950's style. You would attach them to the top of your camera and they would make that old school "flash popping sound". Fast forward to when I had to decide what the hell I was going to do with my life because for a long time I had no idea; photography was at the top of the list because it had always made me happy. Even that small flash of light and popping sound by itself was satisfying.


Are there any photographers who inspired you?
Tone was one of the first to really inspire me. After seeing his nightlife work and artist profiles I really wanted to do what he did. William Eggleston, Helmut Newton, Annie Leibovitz, David LaChapelle, Lastnightsparty. Lastnightsparty is crazy. I still don't understand how he gets his photos. Terry Richardson. His work mirrors our culture. Lots of photographers hate him cause he's the best photographer out right now. Also I just recently found out about Sandy Kim, her work is sick.


What was your first thing that told you yes I want to do photos?
I took two intro classes in photography at college, very basic courses. We shot slide film and projected our images on the wall. It was projector magic. Or maybe it was the fact that i had a room full of people looking at my work and talking about it... Does that make me vain?


Where do you see your photography heading in the next 5yrs?
More studio work for sure. I like to say I'm taking a break from the nightlife. I'm thinking about trying my hand at fashion actually. Shoot some look books. Bang some models. But who knows. I don't really know what I want. I'm a, "go with the flow" kinda guy. I like to let myself fall into things. I shot a music video which was cool. I've always thought my life would lead me to film someday. Maybe i'll shoot some more music videos.


Do you have your own company?
Aaron Pachesa Incorporated, baby!


What can your clients expect working with you?
I want people to think that I can offer them, "fun"... Fun in a photo.


You can contact Aaron @
http://AaronPachesa.com
917-703-6012

Interview with Dj jed

What's good?
Chilling man just tryin to keep up on this grind shit


Where you from?
I was born and bred in the boogie down bx ..173rd and Hoe ave to be exact


What's Your nationality? 
I'm Puerto rican


How long you've been Djing?
I've been djing now for 11 years


What inspired you to become a DJ?
I've always been into "techno" if u have to call it that ..it was just different from whateveryone else was doin ..also many of my friends were into some form of music so I felt like I would try my hand @ the one and two's, but I guess what really drew me to djing is the power and responsibilty of keep a party moving , being a puppet master of sorts ...the party is directly. Linked to how good a dj is ...or. isn't


Are there any dj's who inspire You?
Yes ofcourse ...daft punk master mike , dj starscream , basement jaxx , preston from hypercrush ...rtc , neophyte , frontliner , Tuneboy ...um I can go on forever dude Lol


What was your first thing that told you yes I want to DJ?
Actually doin it for the. First time live in front of crowd ...I usually just go for it to actually know if I want to persue it ...trial by fire I guess


Where are you currently Djing? 
Well I'm at Pyramid night club down in The lower eastside in Manhattan as well as others , the bronx , and Jersey


Are you with any DJ crews and if so how does it feel?
Yes i roll with HyperGRIffens..that's me and Dj Sylence and its great , we work great together and we constantly push ourselves to be better than the other


Where do you see your Djing career heading in the next 5yrs?
Hopefully having regular gigs and steady pay ...getting some of my own tracks outthere on the mainstream would be ideal


Any shout outs you wanna give?
My wife Cyn my Boy Lucas , Oz and everyone else , YOu already know


If you would like to contact Dj Jed you can @

Interview with sic

How you doing today?
I'm good. Feeling good, just trying to stay positive and motivated.


What's your nationality?
I'm Black and Mexican. My mom is Black and my dad is the Beaner. Ahahaha!
How long you been dancing?
I've been dancing for at least 14 years, partying for like 11 of them.


What made you start dancing?
I started dancing back in high school after shit talking to some chick on the phone. There was a party coming up for the juniors and seniors and well I said something like, "oh you girls always say you wanna dance and then you sit down half the night." So yeah, at that point I was just running my mouth forgetting that I had never been to a dance or danced! I had a week before the big school party and spent a weekend watching MTV, back when they played actual music videos, and I just started imitating what I saw in different videos.


What styles of dancing do you do?
If I had to label the style it would be House Dance. Everyone knows I'm the "House Head" so yeah, I do House Dance but lately I've moved out of my comfort zone to try other styles. All dance is related and the fact that house dance pulls from so many other forms I feel comfortable with the switch.

Have you went to school for dancing?
I have never attended a school for dancing. Pretty much everything I've learned has come from going out and watching and doing. I've been to a lot of different parties from rave, house, to hip hop, goth and even reggae. It was at those events I learned and picked up moves here and there. Sometimes I would see a move and it stayed in my head but I couldn't execute it if I tired but then I would get lost in the music and vibe of the party and BAM-it just came out and happened.


What keeps you dancing?
The one thing that keeps me dancing is my love and passion of and for dance. As a dancer I love music and music moves me, doesn't matter what the genre. When dancing I feel FREE, I feel PEACE, and I'm alive doing what I love. Let me not forget to add that dancing is also a fun way to work out and get that CARDIO! Got to have good cardio for when the world is overrun-ed with zombies. Hahaha! Seriously, I just love to dance and express myself, I love moving to the music, feeling the beats, telling a story with them and creating my own story. Dancing for me is a way of life.


Are there any dancers that inspire you?
There a plenty of dancer out there that inspire me. Damn, Michael Jackson would have to go on that list because well...He is the biggest dance inspiration around even til this DAY! Just about everyone knows M.J! There are many others that inspire me like eJoe Wilson (house dancer), the Serial Stepperz Crew (House Dance/hip hop/ bboys), Mawu (female house dance crew), UK (house dancer/bboy/hiphop), Brooklyn Terry and Buddah Stretch...the list goes on and on but yeah, those are some of my inspirations.
Are there any dancers you'd like to work with?
There are many dancers I would love to work with, some of them are the ones I listed as inspirations. I love just sharing a vibe with the dancers I meet out at the clubs. I did get a message on YouTube from UK thanking me for a video compilation I made of him and he did say that maybe one day when he came to NYC we could make a video. That would be fucking awesome if it happens. You never know.


Are you currently working on any dance projects?
Right now I am in the middle of working on a dance project known as ONE SHOT. The ONE SHOT series pretty much goes like this, dancer picks a track they like/love, they dance for no longer than 2 minutes, one take/one shot. No fancy editing or effects, just a nice backdrop, a good track and ACTION! I plan on recording all dancers and friends so I can add to this series and give variety to all the viewers out there on YouTube and Vimeo. Doesn't matter what style of dance or music, it's all about the dance and passion. I want to record them all. Later on down the line I will be doing another series titled EXPRESSIONS. I have one video up for it now. EXPRESSIONS will be more of a story like video project so the videos will be longer and there will be multiple shoots/takes.


Any shouts?
I would like to take this time to send shout out to:
TitoBoyApproved clothing and the homie Neal! Thanks for the T-shirt hook ups!
Shout outs to my boy Deviant, my home girl Jenn, my boy MattyD, the homie Andrew a.k.a @*@rayis, Lamara a.k.a Philosophy, K.Go, and all my dancing friends. All of these people are truly awesome and amazing and has helped to inspire me at different times. Thank you all!


Are there any other ways for people to see your work or to contact you?
If anyone is interested in seeing my work they can check me out at: www.youtube.com/raversick and www.vimeo.com/sickpresents
To contact me they can hit me up at: synsick@yahoo.com

Interview with Elle Williams

Today I'm interviewing Elle Williams one half or luvelle Inc. These two ladies have put together a online boutique that caters to the plus size women. I liked the idea so much that I wanted to introduce the world to the them but first I'd like you to meet Elle Williams.


How are you today?
I'm doing well, a little tired lol


Where you from?
I am from Hempstead Long Island NY


What's your ethnic background?
I am a descendant of west Indian and African slaves from the Island of Barbados


What's your educational background?
I went to college at LIU C.W Post. B.A in Music EDU. I'm also a certified Mixologist and Veterinary Assistant.


what inspired you to start your own business?
Well the lack of female owned boutique style Adult Novelty shops in my area made me think it was something we could capitalize on as well as the the need to become financially independent.


As a women starting up a new business do you find it complicated?
Its not the fact that we are women that makes it harder or complicated its not having a solid investor lol


What is the direction you want your business to head? 
I would love to be able to open multiple boutiques in the top fashion and sexual markets in this country, NY, LA, TX, MIA, Vegas. Become a nationally known name for quality custom lingerie and be for plus sized women what Trashy Lingerie is for skinny girls.


As a women do you have any other women that inspire you?
There many women of color who set out to start their own businesses and become self sufficient. However, my biggest inspiration would have to be Bethany Frankel! She has shown me that you can be a wife, and mother and build a brand, be a household name and still curse like a sailor and talk about sex more than a man lol
It was great interviewing you.


You can checkout her online boutique @ www.luvelleonline.com

Interview with T.Walker

T.walker a underground hip-hop artist i saw preform at a open mic in the lower east side. He caught my attention because of his energy, drive and hard hitting delivery. His performance had heart he set the standard that night. He posses a hungry and a love for his music. 

Checkout his music video watch "T.Walker - Mine for the keepin

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NV7peELB2iY&feature=youtube_gdata_player

What's good? 
   MUSIC MUSIC MUSIC my dude ha ha


Where you from?
   Long Island Representer, Franklin Square Hometown


What's Your nationality?
  Irish and Italian, My father is Irish, and my mom is Italian


How long you've been rapping?
  I'd say a good 2 years


What inspired you to become a rapper ?
  Poetry, I used to write poems in my free time to relieve stress, but my friends suggested to start up rapping, their the ones that keep me going


Are there any rappers who inspire You?
  Eminem, 50 Cent, D12, Kanye West, Jay-Z


What was the first thing that told you yes I want to rap?
   I always knew I wanted to be an entertainer, but I never knew what to do exactly. I was an actor for a couple of years and I still want to pursue that later on in my career, but to become a hip hop artist is something I always felt was my calling. To perform in front of a crowd and having them acknowledge and understand what I'm saying is one of the greatest feelings I have ever felt in my life. I hope to still reach out to people and get them motivated. Motivation is key, you can want something so bad, and you can go through the stages of success, but with those stages of success comes many different obstacles you have to face. That's all part of the work, If you can work through struggle, you can make it anywhere. Humble, Hungry & Motivated.


Are you currently working on any projects ?
  I have a few projects I started working on, EP's, Full-length Mixtapes, Music Videos, Performances, On-Air Radio Interviews, etc.
What can people expect from your music?
Expect every single song too have a meaning. But make the meaning your own. My music is every bodies music.


Are there any artists you would want to work with?
  I'd love to work with MGK, seems like a very down to earth dude and I respect him for his work. I've watched his documentary and how he has been through a lot of rough times in his life. Now the dude is signed to one of the greatest labels out there. Too much respect for that guy


Where do you see hip-hop is headed?
   I don't know if it would be right for me to speak on that, only because music changes every couple of years. The genre is very flexible, you can put an opera singer in the back round of a beat and have a rapper spit over it. You can have R&B and Techno & Hip hop all in one song. So where do i see hip hop going? Only stretching its limits and taking the genre to a whole other sound & dimension.




Any shout outs you wanna give?
  My father and Mother, they have been too supportive of me and my music. My Aunts, Uncles, & Cousins. Kudej Films, All my boys (INFINITE), The Pyramid Club & Mental Supreme for bringing me into the hip hop community, AudioHype for the huge support they've given me, The Donnadio Family for giving me that spark. And everyone else who checks out my music!! The support is too much 


contact info: walkermj@optonline.net or WALKEROFFICIALMUSIC@GMAIL.COM

Interview with DJ Serpent

Dj Serpent a young up and coming dj from the Bronx the origin of the hip-hop world. Very talented dude. Here's a little insight into his world.


How you doing today?
Nothing much I'm chillen.


Where you from? I'm from the Bronx.


What's your nationality?
I am Puerto Rican.


How long you've been djing?
I've been djing for about 2 1/2 years.


What inspired you to DJ?
Originally it was watching my cousin DJ, then listening to other djs on ktu and finally meeting Dj Mekkah.


Are there any dj's that inspired you?
One of the Djs that inspire me and influenced my djing style would have to be Dj Mekkah he had such a smooth way of cross fading between songs.


When or what told you yes I want to DJ?
I think I just wanted to see for myself if I could dj or not. And it turned out that I was ok at it. So I kept going.


Where are you djing now?
I am currently djing at Ether, War on the Dance Floor, Nightmare @ the pyramid and pov.


Are you apart of any DJ crews or companies?
I am currently Part of SynfulDreamzEnt. And its been a great experience. There is good healthy competition within us that's helps us grow as a family and as a team.


We do you see your DJ career heading in the next 5yrs?
The next 5 years for me? I dont think about it and at the same time I do. Because everyone wants to he famous but me...having those who I consider friends in The crew who are real and up front is all I look forward to for the next five years. Superstar status comes if it comes if not oh well ( I'm a professional Pc Tech anyway) lol. In five years you will see SynfulDreamzEnt on the cover of a magazine.


Thanks for your time is there anyone you want to shout out?
I'd like to give thanks to everyone in the crew especially Dj jnco and
Knowledge without that 30 minute set I wouldn't be getting interviewed now.


For more info or booking go to www.synfuldreamzent.com
Or email: synfuldreamzent@gmail.com

Interview with photographer jose

Today I sat down with Jose also known to his friends as Knuckles. A photographer from Brooklyn. I saw some of his work and felt he had a flare for color and stunning beauty and asked to interview him so the world could learn a little about him.


What's going on? 
I'm good, blessed, life has put me in a good place


Where you from?
Born and raised in Brooklyn, NY.


What is your nationality?
I am Puerto Rican.


How long you've been doing photography?
I've been doing photography as far back as 2004. The First camera i got my hands on was a FujiFilm FinePix S1 Pro, I currently own a SONY Alpha A300.


What inspired you to become a photographer?
Being able to capture a moment, Person, or Scene in still time from my own perspective and share it.


Are there any photographers who inspired You?
I am inspired by a multitude of Photographers from professionals to Hobbiest. I don't have a favorite.


What was the first thing that told you yes I want to do photos?
Being comfortable behind the camera, knowing what I saw could be remembered for times to come as I saw it at that moment in time.


where do you see your photography headed in the next 5yrs?
I don't see myself going professional if your wondering, I enjoy photography very much indeed but I enjoy it as a hobby. Doing it on my own time, at my own pace.


Are there any people you would want to with?
I just go with the flow of who I do photos with, I don't mind getting together with others of the same interest for photography.


Do you have a photography company?
SWITCH Photography


If you could describe it in 10 words or less what would it be?
It would be professional, self paced, go with the flow orientated.


You can see his work @ http://flic.kr/ps/ZQCeR and you can contact via email knuckles245@hotmail.com