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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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
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
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
