PR, Elus, Dollarz Cipher

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Buffie The Body Goes In

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Dollarz Freestlye On The Spot

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Dollarz Interview Part 2

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New Reemz Dollarz

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Dollarz: You Could Catch Dollarz

Dollarz Interview Part 1

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Dollarz is another rapper out of Queens who is up and coming. I got a chance to interview him and see what his opinions on the game are. He has a lot of wisdom, so this is only part one of the interview

1 . How do you feel about the state off the rap game?

I feel there is no state. The game is done. Its like rock and roll. One format. Its all auto-tune. Don't call it rap, call it auto-tune.

2. How do you feel about music going digital?

Its a good thing, but its not selling because everything is free. As soon as a song comes out, its downloadable. How niggas gonna go platinum and gold? You don't see the white artists shit on the internet though for free, its on itunes. No one is selling big numbers in the end though. When's the last time someone went diamond? When's the last time you seen someone buy a cd or even the bootleg. Why pay 5-12 dollars when you could limewire it for free?

3. Where do you see yourself musicwise in 2009?

Hopefully me and my niggas take it over, but honestly I'm discouraged because there's too much bullshit and consigning. Why new york don't show no love? When's the last time someone really came out of new york? Fuck this mixtape shit and freestlyes. Its not doing anything. Shit is crazy. Only time will tell. Rap may not be here in 5 years. Everyones gonna be singing on the autotune looking like rockstars piercing everything. We are living in crazy times. I already know I'm creative and have to take it to another level.

4. What is your take on the recession?

There's still many ways to get money. Just find a way. Do what your good at and make your money. This world is too big for niggas not to get money. 09 is gonna be a good year for the block and for me..

5. What do you mean by death before dishonor?

The word speaks for itself. You would die before you disrespect your niggas or your girl. Its loyalty. Actions speak louder than words. For me, I aint disloyal to anybody. Its death before that...

6. With all that's going on, what do you really think killed hip-hop?

Hating. Beef. That whole aspect because hate overpowers love right now and its fucked up. For real. Hate and nothing else. Disloyalty. If someone puts me on, I'm stickin with them because they brought me out and showed me love. I'm not gonna switch sides when shits looking better. Never that. I can't speak for no one else, but if I fucks with you, I'm not gonna switch sides. Wherever I go, you go.

7. You have a crazy internet buzz right now. What do you think is the cause of that?

The music speaks for itslef. People love the music, the team, and the producers. And ima good dude in my personal life, but you don't want to get on my bad side. At the same time the internet killed the game. On some g shit, I'm not even looking for a deal because the odds are scarce for 09. No ones selling so these labels aren't trying to bring anyone in. You gotta be independent, go digital to sell. But if you go platinum and gold now its a bigger deal because of all the downloading on the internet. Shit is changing. The world is changing. You gotta be about your money because it makes the world go round.

Part 2 coming soon..

I Write Poetry Too....

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I was writing this on the train while listening to Erykah Badu's song Telephone. I love that beat. Its so mellow and smooth....

You smile at me, copying my moves
Excuse me miss, sorry to be rude
I see you looking at me, from across the train
By the way my names kwan, I know I'm on your brain
Pulling out your lip gloss, to get my attention
That clear looks good on you, shall I mention
She's looking at my lips, I think in my head
But as soon as I think it, she says it instead
But I'm thinking to myself, I can't juggle
And I love my woman, I don't want no trouble
so I smile turn my music up, I have no intrest
This is normal for me, almost like business
The reason I can't cheat, is because they fall in love
I guess the addicts weren't lying, when they said sex is a drug
I used to call it blow, cuz that's all they did
Got older called it crack, because they fiend for the kid
Kissing is a gateway drug, because it leads to more
And tounges are heroin, because they could make you fall on the floor
And if you don't get it for days, you'll have withdrawals
Can you relate, come on yall....
Its sweet bliss when you meet anothers lips
And even if your with someone, you inquire about another kiss
But you know you can't do it, because you can get addicted
And if peer pressure is involved, your problem will never get solved.
Damn....

If I Suffered from Nepotism...

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Blogging on the go as usual...

A couple of days ago, I learned a new word and I said I would elaborate on it.

Nepotism is like a hook up. Its not what you know, its who you know. Examples of that would be that person who gets that position you've went to school for and spent endless summers interning for because he's the vice president's son or somebody's nephew. Its not what you know, its who you know.

As we all know, nepotism definitely is in the workplace. Its attained by brown nosing or rubbing shoulders with the right people. I call it like I see it. Ass-kissing. There is no other way to put it. Some people even go as far as fucking someone in the workplace for a better position. I don't condone that. Earn ya shit just like the rest of us.

Its always around us, especially in this music game I'm trying to get into. A hook up is good, but with nepotism its a notch higher. Annoyingly higher. To the point where your record may be better, but because he's the boss's man, he's gonna get promoted and pushed. So while you got that club banger, mr bossman is gonna slide his man's cd to the dj's while you promotin your shit on myspace.

So basically nepotism= more bullshit to add on to your fucked up day.

New Pr Song!!!

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This song is called Come Back To Me/ I Didn't Really Mean It

Flashback: This song is called Just Another Day in the Hood

Merry Christmas Everyone!!!

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Merry Christmas everyone! Today is a day where we spend time with family, friends, or loved ones. While some of us have to work, lets not forget that there are people out there with no job at this point and time. Lets not forget the true essence of a holiday. To spend time together.

Honestly on paper, this Christmas was not good for a lot of people economically. I think this year was more about spending time than giving gifts. This recession has made some people's lives a living hell. Imagine your boss telling you your clock is ticking and you're getting laid off. My moms told me they started to lay off people at her job...

A lot of people didn't make it this far this year, and this is definitely a hard time for their loved ones. So for all of you that are griping because you didn't have a Christmas of getting gifts, remember there are people less fortunate not even looking at this as a special day because they're used to not getting anything. Think about it. There is never a time to justify ungratefulness, but today you shouldn't even think that way at all.

I'd like to say RIP to a lot of people right now. I wish you were here: Keith, Ms. Bee, Mr. Roland, Mr. Kenny, Pop, Grandma, and Mr. Eddie. I wish yall were here to see me suceeding like you said I would. I know you're up there watching me. There's so many names to name. I can't forget Brotha and Dwayne. We miss yall.

Interview With S. Elle of NYSD

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Boysandclothes.com by NYSD is one of the best blogspots I have come across in months. The girls in general are definitely putting up great posts and I frequent the website on a daily basis. Today I got the chance to interview one of the members of NYSD, S.Elle. 

1. How long has NYSD been together? How did you ladies link up and form this conglomerate? Tell me what its about...

NYSD is bigger than just a blog. We're actually 3 friends that go way back. We were all writing and posting blogs on our respective myspace pages and Tee decided to make our blogger account. It took us sometime to find our niche as NY Style Diary, but eventually we did. After a while we felt that the blog world was becoming saturated with "fashion" blogs and the copy and paste formula, we wanted to do something that couldn't be copied, thus emerged boysandclothes.com

2. Boysandclothes.com is a great success. I like the website. What do you ladies think about when you post what you post?

Life is the main inspiration behind boysandclothes.com. During our hiatus from nystylediary.com we all grew as adults, taking the time out to pursue different ventures and realizing how much we learned about life and especially love. Boysandclothes.com is us writing from our experiences. There are things to make you laugh and some things that makes you want to say "Damn."

3. Your posts on boysandclothes titled "The Life and Times of S. Elle" is something I frequently read. It is very interesting. What inspired you to post these blogs?

My crazy ass love life!

4. With all that's going on in music, who do you like listening to? If you could compose your own mixtape, what would you have on it?

Well, as of right now, I am so sick of everything on the radio. Lately I've been taking it back and being outside the box. Im listening to everything from Santogold to Mickey Factz to Jay (gotta have some Hov in my life) to the Isley Brothers to Issac Hayes. I couldn't compose a mixtape, I need a playlist...I listen to too much shit!

5. I know for a fact that you draw. What is your favorite piece of art?

I don't have a favorite piece, I have a favorite time period. I absolutely love the Impressionism Era.

6. The holidays are here. What is your ideal gift to get?

I want a fly ass winter coat! A fabulous mink...oooo yeaaaa!

7. Where do you see NYSD in 2009?

All over the muthafuckin world! Holla!

You can check S.Elle out at:

myspace.com/all_day_sha  

twitter.com/mainshain

boysandclothes.com

I Always Feel Like...

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I had to put this up, because I always feel like somebody's watching me. All over the place. Not that I really care, but I'm not even famous yet and look. A lot of people at work have checked out the site, and im getting pretty good feedback on the format.

I learned a new word today, which is nepotism. Nepotism basically means its not what you know its who you know. If nepotism existed in my life, I would be better off than I am now.

I will be elaborating on the subject more on a later date. For now watch the video if you feel how I be feelin.

Interview With PR Part 1

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PR is one of the best artists out of Queens. His sound and his music is something that you need to hear if you haven't heard it already. His team, Blockwork, is composed of some of the best in  NY and even ATL. He has been a student of the game most definitelty. In part 1 of this interview, you will get a glimpse of what he is about.

1. How did u get the name PR?

I got it when I was young. I wasn't too fond of it because I never wanted to be looked at as pretty and it just stuck when I started doing music.

2. How long have you been rappin for?

Since 89-90. I grew up around it. My uncle had a studio so i was always around, and that's how I was introduced to it. 

3. How you feel about rap going digital?

More publicity, and it gives me a chance to put out new music as soon as its mixed down. I go home and put it on myspace.

4. You say you're from the Boulevard of Broken Dreams. What does that mean?

I grew up around a lot of people with dreams, but they are either broken by jail or death. For example Mikey D. He tought LL everything he knew, and he's still in the hood. A whole lot of my niggas is either dead or locked up chasing money and a better lifestyle.

5. Where do you see your crew in 2009?

Different places doing different things. More organized, making real moves. No more confusion, basically evolving. The only thing left is up.

6. How do you feel about rappers that portray an image they don't live or never seen?

I don't care about it, because its not affectin me. What I rap is real, and a lot of people could vouch for that or relate to it because they know the story. I never talk about anything I never did, shit is real.

7. What is your upcoming album called? Who do you have producing for it? Who are you collaborating with?

Its a double disc. Heartbreak Kid/ Cocaine Cowboy. That's my life right now. As far as production goes, I got myself (bojangles that's my producer name), beater, and KL. I'm keeping it in-house. With collaborations, dollarz and ms keyz, but I'm not too sure about ms keyz just yet.

8. Some people say your grind and your sound is similar to 50's before he got signed to shady. What do you have to say about that?

My grind is different, I don't have the pieces 50 had, but who knows what tommorow will bring. One day you with this dude, the next day you're not, its crazy. Reemz, KL and Beater is loyal dudes though. They here whenever, goood or bad. As far as the sound goes, I take that as a compliment because I'm hungry.

Part 2 of the interview coming soon...

You can check out PR at www.myspace.com/getriterick

The Jumping Out The Window Dance

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The Full George Bush Video

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Had to put the whole video up, because I didnt know that it was this long...

PSA? Nah, Just Speaking My Mind.

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Its 5 more days until Christmas. Everyone is taken care of, but who looked out for me? I know I'm too old for the whole Christmas thing, but it would be nice if someone said hey Kwan, here's something for you lol.

I been doing Christmas for myself since I was like 16. My mom was always working, so I learned to be independent very fast and very young. I knew she wasn't going to buy me a pair of $125 sneakers. Or even pay $50 for a new video game. That's how most parents are for my age group. When they were my age, converses were the shit with " jeans". My pops told me numerous times that the price I paid for sneakers, he could buy a whole outfit with back in the day.

But I never faulted my mom or got angry. She gave me what I needed. Food and shelter. I took care of the rest. I could never be mad at her for that.

When I was younger, I used to get mad because I didn't get as much gifts as my cousins, but as I got older, I saw the bigger picture. At least I'm getting a warm meal and shelter, while those people who used to watch me take the j in the morning to school are outside opening doors at Popeyes on Christmas Day asking for change.

Now as this year comes, I'm just going to treat myself and hope others are happy with what I have gave them. Ill take my breath of life and thank God for letting me live.

Interview With Elus

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Elus was born as Malik Darian Sinclair on March 29th, 1985 during the prime time of Hip Hop music which was radically blossoming and gaining worldwide recognition. Despite all this, a combination of trying to fit in and a strong feeling that most rappers in the late 1990s were not producing quality material inspired Malik to write his own music. He started out as battle rapper because he always felt he had to prove himself to gain acceptance. Malik first got involved in Hip Hop as a DJ in 1997. He felt like an outcast because he was periodically misunderstood by his peers. This fueled Maliks unorthodox and unexpected personality. Hence, Malik adopted an alias which perfectly described his individuality: Elusive. As a DJ he spun at local parties and put together rap tapes of himself, his cousin and anyone else around him who participated in the craft.

A couple of years later DJ Elusive became known as ELUS. By this time, Elus gave up DJing so that he could focus on rapping. He began to write rhymes that reflected negative situations that surrounded him Namely, his father coming in and going out of his life, strong feelings of displacement and his mothers struggles from day to day in order to survive.

Elus was always very passionate about rap and this is evident in his lyrics. They have always been filled with intense emotion and intellectual interpretations of life. In a way, rapping was a means of catharsis for him. Elus started receiving a lot of positive feedback about his rhymes from his peers and a tight network began to develop around him. It was as though a separate community was forming.

I got the chance to interview Elus today. Here It Is

1. You have one of the biggest buzzes on the Internet and through word of mouth. How do you feel about that?

"I'm blowing up like ya thought I would, call da crib, same number, same hood...its all good"! Biggie couldn't have said it better...dats why I quoted da brother (R.I.P.)! But yeah that's wassup...I feel honored that people have been embracing my efforts as an artist! I started as a dj...at the tender age of 12, writing music was and is still therapy for me...its how I choose to keep myself balanced in life, so the fact I have people embracing me and spreading the word of my music is very rewarding! I feel I'm just tapping the surface tho...I've put in years of grind and sacrificed a lot for music, I'm starting to see the fruits of my labor now...feels good! Now I'm just waiting for the money to catch up to the fame haha...then I'm really good haha!

2. What do you think your biggest record? And why?

The record I'd be most known for as of this interview would probably be my sister Mala Reignz's "BX Til I Die" record which I'm featured on! We have a video for the record which was on every cable provider's On Demand Video Programming courtesy of Music Choice (we were the first unsigned artist to have our video on their national video service)! Watch the video below



Phat shout to my sister Mala Reignz doing her thing...you can check her at www.myspace.com/malareignz
Haha...I'm always plugging family! Love you sis if you reading this!

3. The group you are in, Triboro, has a great chemistry. How did you guys meet up, and how do you maintain the chemistry?

We'll initially I met Sean Conn 1st back during the 4th Quarter of 2005...I had heard him doing a radio interview with my manager at the time (what up Unique)! I was really impressed by dude's music and at the conclusion of the show...called my manager up to inquire on working with him! About two weeks later we linked up at my studio...in which we did a record called "BX 2 QU"!

Elus & Sean Conn: BX to QU


About 2 or 3 weeks prior Sean Conn had been introduced to Frshaire through his former manager! He had been back to link with Frsh and had let Frsh hear new material and 1 of em was our record...he was feeling it and had wanted all 3 of us 2 do a record! So about top of January...we all linked up in my studio...this was my 1st time meeting Frshaire...we did a freestyle over the 1-900-Hustler beat, we all vibing but at this time we still doing our own thing!

The First Triboro Record: 1-800-DR-Management


A month passes and we all are invited to a dinner meeting at a BBQs on the upper East side...da meeting was a networking meeting setup by Sean Conn's former manager...there was about 20 people at this dinner...sadly to say nothing came to be really of the meeting, but through that meeting Conn's manager at da time had a crazy idea of putting me, Conn & Frshaire together! Dats how Triboro was formed...off da realization of that idea...big shout to Dad Rich for the vision! And Sean Conn's man Mysta ME came up with the name "Triboro Da Squad"...being that we repped Bronx, Harlem & Queens collectively it made sense (sidenote in NYC, the Triboro bridge connects those 3 boroughs together)! That's actually the abridged version of how we came to be a group tho haha! Now as for the chemistry...it has been developed as we went along! When we 1st started as a group...we hadn't known it each other for more than a few months, so it was very challenging early on...but fate has a funny way of making shit work! Two huge factors which attributed to how well we meshed together was 1, we are each extremely talented as solo artists and the 2nd and most important being we each have been through years of hardship and fallouts with teams and groups prior...we agreed to be a group because we all shared the same desire to be successful but on top of the top we shared a common bond of struggling and dealing with half-assed artists in group n team situations prior to us forming the group! No offense to those applicable but it is what it is...if they reading this, they know I'm speaking the truth! The chemistry tightened for us as we went along tho...there were alot of bumps along the way tho haha...

4. What is your motto for 2009?

Well I still "aspire to inspire"...I don't necessarily have a motto for '09...but my outlook is to remain positive in both mind and spirit! Really don't have a slogan or a motto to quote tho necessarily!

5. Your mixtapes on with the show volumes 1 and 2 have received critical street acclaim. What is planned for part 3? Who will we hear on there?

Well artists featured on Vol 1 or 2 will not appear on 3...with the exception of a few artists I'm extremely close to (Triboro included)! Vol 3 will feature mostly artists who haven't been on either of the previous two volumes! Kwan Lee...you have production on Vol 3, I don't wanna mention any names and spoil the surprise...but its definitely gonna be a dope tape when it drops! Oh yeah...while we on da topic of Vol 3, I'd like to speak on the theme for this 1! As Vol 1's theme was real Hip Hop, boom bap and Vol 2 showed my versatility as an artist...Vol 3 is showcasing me as a songwriter! Every song on Vol 3 is my concept and/or direction, so keep that in mind when you listen to it! I am vying to be the Hip Hop version of Ne-Yo, an equally talented writer as I am an artist! Keep listening...I could be behind 1 of your favorite artist's next hit :-)! Just thought I'd mention...about 70% of the Hip Hop artist in the game don't write their own music...Elus is definitely not amongst that percentile! There's so much false truths within this industry...that'll require a totally separate blog entry Kwan...word!

Here is a preview off On With The Show Volume 3:


6. What other projects are you working on besides your own?

Aside my Vol 3 (which is da last of the On With The Show series)...I'm also working on my solo debut album "Ghetto Griot"...that's not a high priority tho...expect it to come out in 2010! But what's high priority is the Triboro & Verse album "Gr8 Myndz Think Alike"! We are nearly 80% complete with it...it features production from some well known producers (for contractual reasons I won't mention at the moment)...we are shopping the album starting 1st Quarter of 2009! I am planning a Best Of mixtapes later on in 2009 as well...will feature music stemming from me early on til the present...to give my core fans a clearer picture of the growth undergone throughout the years! Although it may appear I'm a newbie...I've actually been putting in work for the past decade, the Best Of will just shed more light on that! That's some of the projects to look out for coming from me!

7. How do you feel about hip-hop going digital?

Shit its great in my opinion! It levels the playing field so to speak! As technology advances and the Internet presence in music furthers...it makes it easier for an artist to get his music heard to the world minus the bullshit politics an aspiring artist had to go through 15 years ago, just to be listened to! Also for the fan, its good because you have wider access to music...so you can better find what you want to hear without being subjugated to never-ending programming (hearing da same songs on the radio every hour, seeing da same music videos on every tv network)! With the internet...its much more direct and eliminates the advantages a big budget provides and allows good music to flourish! Without digital advances I'd prolly not be doing this very interview...I'd be in my basement, mad at the world that I'm better than dude on tv but because I don't suck dick or make poison music...I'm not known...dat used to be the reality 15 yrs ago for an artist...nowadays the playing field is leveled!


Just want to end this interview by telling you reading this to never give up on your dream...no matter what! Keep positive and most importantly, when my album drops...buy it! Follow these rules and I promise you a wonderful life...I'm dead serious!


You can catch Elus at the following websites:
www.signmycheck.com
elusnn.blogspot.com
www.teebeerow.com
Call Him At: 917-549-1405

This Shit Is Funny

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I had to post this video. It is funny. I was on allhiphop's rumors page (i tune in daily) and came across it. See for yourself

Interview with Patrone

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Patrone is a rapper out of West Palm Beach, Florida. He is 19, and he is definitely someone who can have a future in the industry. He is innovative for his age and I definitely have to give it to him. I wish I was this focused at 19. I got the chance to interview him today.

1. How do you feel about the current state of hip-hop?

Currently I feel like everything is getting repetitive especially topic wise. For example if I turn on the radio 7 out of 10 rap songs will sound the same difference is whose spitting it. Now don't get me wrong I don't mind listening to 'gangster' rap but at what point does a rapper say "I think I need to change the subject"?

2. As technology is getting better everyday, a lot of music is going digital. Do you think this is good or bad for hip-hop?

As a rapper who does everything from promotion, collaborating, finding beats and other useful things for myself I think it is great. It also gets your songs heard quicker. There is always that thought that says why buy if you can download an album free. You can quote me on this I have never downloaded any album from any rapper. I put myself in their position if I put in work on an album I want people to buy it, not download or burn it and pass it around. So at the end of the day real fans will buy the album.

3. I hear that you're an avid gamer. What is your favorite game right now?

My favorite game right now would have to be Little Big Planet. I know people think its a child's game but honestly no child can create half the things I've seen online. Its brilliant how people can think it and than create it and watch it appear before their eyes. There's not many chances in life itself you can do that let alone a game.

4. How did you get the name patrone?

My name was actually given to me by my Friend/Mentor. He said the way I would lay a verse sounded like I was running things like a boss, which is what it means in spanish. So for those who think I got it from the liquor I didn't , I had this name since I was 15 and I found out sometime afterwards there was a drink called "Patron".

5. I know you are originally from Brooklyn, but moved to West Palm Beach. I don't know much about West Palm, so tell me how life is out there?

Life out here is boring but than again when you come from a big city like NYC to a place that isn't known nor awake 24/7 like NY is there is some drastic changes. For one to do anything you need a car unless you like walking miles in the sun. The way people around my age dress is so distasteful, for instance black rebooks with white knee high socks some giruad shorts a tanktop tunked into the boxers and a gold grill. I don't see how that's style I see that as being ignorant to the people who have to see that.

6. I see that you are a sneakerhead. What is your favorite sneaker this year?

My favorite would have to be the Jordan retro 13's, but my favorite color way for it was the french blue/grey/white.

7. What are your plans for 2009?

The plans are to drop my first mixtape, start putting out some videos, more promotion, more creative topics. Right now I just want to be heard I'm not worried about being the nicest I just want people to bump my tracks and give me some feedback. So for those who are wondering when will the mixtape drop I'd say sometime around march.

You can hear Patrone's music at Myspace.com/patroneiau

The webstie is doing pretty well....

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I just looked at my profile views and I exceeded my expectations in half the time. I thought this was going to be hard, but its actually not. I don't expect to blow up overnight, but from what I am hearing, I put quality things on here.
More interviews are coming and more youtube is coming. I'm trying to find out how to put a music player up here so when I get exclusives and new music, ill put it out. No rapidshare or megaupload though. Everything is gonna be zshare becuase that's the best downloading service in my opinion.
So stay tuned for more Kwan Lee's World!!!

Interview With CityMaine

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It's 12:30am, and as most nine to fivers have just drifted away into a deep sleep, he's cruzin' down the Van Wyck Expressway headed towards a undisclosed Manhattan recording studio wearing his signature New York fitted cap and a guaranteed-to-be-fresh pair of Air Force Ones, as the bright city lights of this big city of dreams bounce off his illegal tint black Gucci stunna shades. See, after a long day filled with song writing, mailing off c.d's, and putting the finishing touches on the self-designed cover of his soon to be released third mixtape "The Corporate Hustle", the best part of this self-proclaimed grindaholic's day is just beginning. At this late hour, as one day shifts into another, and the normally fast pace New York City comes to a slow creep in Queens, he's off to do what he does best-make music. "Everyday is a grind" says this city-bred rapper, who, after a few name changes, has settled on a name which seems to fit his lifestyle accordingly. CityMaine, born Jermaine Alston, is a rap star in the making. Though you may not know his name yet, don't sleep on him. At a time when quality NYC street records seem to be missing from record's song rosters, and big name artist are creating t-shirts that state "I'm not a rapper, ' CityMaine proudly claims the title. "I'll go on record and say I'm a rapper, but that's not where it stops for me, " says City, whose many other talents alll seem to revolve around his innate creativity and gift of gab. With his flashy confidence, pure drive and devotion, sheer talent and ability to dream big, I guarantee the world will be chanting his name real soon. I got the chance to link up with CityMaine and ask him some questions....

1. How long have you been doing this?

Been rhyming since I was 15, I use to spend alot of time with my older cousin (R.I.P Brian Alston) him and his friends use to rhyme and I would be there as they created and cypha'd, I just caught on from there and one day started penning my own shit.

2. How did you come up with the name CityMaine?

The name CityMaine, well it's kinda a funny story. I use to rhyme with my right hand at the time, Sonny. So he was kinda using the Son Dance Kid, so I was like fuck it I'm Butch Cassidy my pops nick name is Butch so it kinda worked for me cause people in my family was always calling me little Butch here and there. But then came Snoop with his crew The Eastsidaz, and one of they homies was named Butch Cassidy. So at this point, I'm like fuck it, I'ma drop the Butch and just use Cassidy. Some time goes by and Swizz comes out with a kid from Philly named Cassidy..lol I'm telling you this is a long one. From there I dropped the CAs and started running with just City, but then came Diddy with his making of the band, and they had Chopper City or Yung City and was like fuck it, I'm throwing my name on the end and going by CityMaine, cause Jermaine is my name and niggas in hood all know me as Maine. That was it. Til the death CityMaine.

3. I've heard your mixtape and I like it. Who do you plan to work with in the future?

Who I plan to work with, hmm.. who I'd like to work with musically of course some of the greats like BabyFace, or Prince, Timbo the Neptunes all of those would be a honor of mine. As far as up and coming cats, I'm definitely feeling the nigga Max B, out of Harlem. That's really the only new shit I'm diggin like that. Honestly. There's a few other cats too, but just a few.

4. What is your inspiration?

Life. Music is life for me.

5. Where do you see yourself in the near future?

In the near future, I see myself being exactly where I'm supposed to be in life. I feel I've been blesseed so far, so I can only hope as long as I continue to be me, more blessings are to come.

6. What upcoming projects are you working on?

Upcoming projects I'm working on.... a CD I might potentially drop called "The Simple Things". It's a little concept I'm thinking about right now, right now honestly, I'm focusing on things outside of music mainly and just doing music here and there for fun.

7. What is your motto for 2009?

My motto for 2009 is "Make Everyday Count"

Interview With Paper Stacks

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     Paper Stacks is a very talented hip hop duo from Brooklyn Ny that graced us with their debut in 2007. I have known these guys since 2005 when they were rapping in high school. Spawning from their previous group Spin Siti, Travis "FITZ" Bramble and Kawan "Truth" Greggs took matters into their own hands. They started to participate in various talent shows and showcases, and recieved outstanding feedback from their listeners. Extremely pleased by the feedback received from their mixtape and live performances, Paper Stacks quickly realized that they have what it takes to enter the industry and make an impact in the music business. They also began to take more pride in their craft and the artistic structure of music. Truth became the group's main producer, creating unique but likeable beats that would set their music aside from the norm. With their look, wordplay, wit, and foot tapping head bobbing tracks, Paper Stacks now have all the tools to become memorable figures in the Entertainment Industry. I caught up with them and here is the interview:

1. How did you guys come up with the name paper stacks?

Fitz: Paper Stacks came about because we wanted a name that describes our countless hours of writing and composing music, which is a lot of work. So the name Paper Stacks reflects the stacks of paper used to create our music.

2. What will we expect from paper stacks in 2009?

Truth: You can expect a lot more hits from us amongst other things. We got a lot planned for 09 including the Paper Stacks official album "The Stash" completely produced by Truth. That's all we can give away right now because we like surprising people.

3. How do you feel about the state of hip-hop right now? The game is definitely different now from when I first met you guys.

Fitz: To be honest the game is looking real bad right now compared to a few years ago as far as Hip Hop goes. Its losing its essence and direction, which is a scary thing.

4. Tell me how you guys create your style. A lot of the things you guys were wearing in 2006, I see guys leaning toward now.

Truth: We just dress how we want to dress regardless of the trend. I think thats why we are so good when it comes to style, because we are comfortable with what we wear and we know how to put things together in a fashionable way.

5. Will you guys be doing music based on the recession?

Fitz: I wouldnt put it past us. We are always growing as artists and we are doing more songs related to the issues of the times, so you may hear something like that from us soon.

6. Truth, you have grown as a producer. How will that affect Paper Stacks' music?

Truth: It will change people'ss outlook on our music. They will no longer see us as "J. Armz Instrumental" rappers because we now have an original sound. We can now take more pride in our work because we make every song from scratch.

7. Who do you plan to work with in the near future? Who do you want to work with?

Fitz: We want to work with alot of people. Lil wayne, Eminem, Kanye, Justin Timberlake, Neyo, Common, the list goes on. Basically anyone who understands music like we do.

Bitter People

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Here I am again. Blogging on the go.

I gotta define bitter people. There are a lot of bitter people I know. If it aint a dude talkin shit because he aint in the position you're in or a female talkin shit because her man aint in the position you in or because she can't be with you, its someone else with some other reason.

I don't understand why people are bitter and hate because of someones success or potential sucess. All that time you spend hating could be concentrated on trying to get your shit together.

But I realize misery loves company, and miserable people want someone to be miserable with them. I guess birds of the same feather do flock together...

The Difference Between A Bitch And A Woman

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Listen. I know this post is going to be real controversial, but I have to do it. Why? Because there are a lot of females out there who get put in this position and dont know why they are called a bitch. Im gonna break it down.....

Definition from Webster's Dictionary: a: a lewd or immoral woman b: a malicious, spiteful, or overbearing woman.

Im not gonna define the word woman because thats too ovbious....

Heres the difference between a bitch and a woman

1. Bitch: Will do anything to get on your nerves because she knows it pisses you off. Woman: Will say what she has to say and leave it at that.

2. Bitch: Always bringing up old shit. Woman: She addresses shit then and there.

3. Bitch: Will show out in front of her friends. Woman: She will pull you to the side or wait until you are alone.

4. Bitch: Will scream to the top of her lungs if she has to, to "win" an argument. Woman: Will state facts to win an argument

5. Bitch: Will threaten to leave you, knowing she doesnt want to. Woman: She will leave you if you make her do so.

6. Bitch: Dependent. Woman: Independent

7. Bitch: Usually affected by peer bitch pressure. Woman: Can think on her own and does not need her friends to do so for her.

8. Bitch: Will accuse you of cheating with every female you know thats not family because shes insecure or is probally doing it herself. Woman: Has no need to accuse you because she's the one that your mom knows and likes.

So tell me, are you a bitch or a woman? 

Checkpoint Chronicles 2

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So I'm at work, daydreaming because the day is boring. As usual lol! Its Thursday and I can't wait until the day is over because I got Fridays off.

I'm on the dream lane. Its me, my sister D, the homie Shain, and Beautiful is in the mix. T-Bone and T-Rock is with us too.

We sittin there choppin it up, and I get a text from my boo. She asks me am I coming over. You already know the answer to that...

I'm so anxious to see her, I meet her at her house. Take a shower with her, and proceed to proceed. So we sitting there bunned up after the fact and we start to talk about making it official. Me just getting out of a relationship, was feeling reluctant at the time to be committed again. I haven't been this free in 2 years, and didn't want it to end yet.

You know I can't tell all right now right now, so more is coming....

Interview With Mala Reginz

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Mala Reignz is one of the hottest female mc's to come out in a long time. From the Bronx, her flow on the mic is so distinctive and powerful. I have seen her perform and her energy is unmatched from women and even most men. She already is in the record books, because the single "BX Till I Die" featuring Elus, was the first video on Music Choice On Demand where the artists were not signed to a major record label.  I got a chance to interview her and here it is: 

1. I know you get this question a lot, but how did you get the name Mala Reignz?

My last name is Malave so when I began writing poetry and performing at poetry slams, I decided to roll with the name Mala. Reignz came later cuz I wanted something that sounded fuller. Mala Reignz pretty much describes me as an artist and my style. Mala is spanish for Bad Girl (cuz Im a badass on the mic) and Reignz (Reigns) means having the ultimate power/control. 

2. You have a single out called Whole Club Rockin along with your mixtape Miss Rap Supreme. What do you plan to call your album and when will it be released?

I've been back and forth with album titles for a long time now. I'll be releasing another mixtape before the album. The mixtape will be called "Calm Before the Storm" and that'll be followed by the album called "The Perfect Storm". It kinda plays off my name Reignz since it sounds like Rains. Basically the mixtape will be crazy and the album will be insane. That's what I"m going for. I'm gonna give em something they never heard before. The mixtape is already underway. I'm aiming to drop it in March. The album will take a bit longer since it'll be my first album so Ima take my time with it to make sure I come correct.

3. What is the first record that made you say, I want to rap?

I don't really have one of those. There's too many records and artists that influenced me. Not to mention the fact that I didn't always know I wanted to make music my career. I remember loving to hear the ladies spit and even recording songs from the radio and writing the female's verses so I could know them word for word so I could fully rep when my song came on lol. But there wasn't just one song that influenced me. I started off with the poetry to get me through some rough patches in my life and used to write while listening to Jay-Z, Eminem, Lauryn Hill, Nas, Wu-Tang Clan, The Lox, Big Pun...the greats. I guess listening to them just made me want to be real, relatable, lyrical, witty, clever....great.

4. Who is your favorite person to work with music wise?

There's a couple of really talented artists that I love working with not only because they're dope musically but because they're good people in general. Hecklerhouse, my main producer and engineer, always hits me with bangers that I have to sit on a lot of times cuz they're so hot I actually get a little intimidated like DAMN! LOL
My brother Elus, he's a real genuine dude and a great talent so I love to work with him always. I did this joint with a good friend Opera Steve and yes, he is classically trained and sings opera...the real deal. I loved working with such a different genre and look forward to our upcoming video and working on some new stuff. The most important thing to me is a good vibe and of course, the fun factor. If its not fun then its work and for all that I woulda just kept the 9-5 ya know?!

5. What is your favorite song you have ever done?

That's hard to answer cuz I fall in love with every new song I do. Its still kind of amazing to me to have an idea in my head and actually hear it come to life. I guess my current single Whole Club Rockin' is the favorite for now. Ngage produced it and Alkatraz (Ruff Ryders Latino) makes a cameo on the intro and hook. Its a banger point blank. First one of my joints to get regular club spins so its an exciting time for me.

6. On your album, who would you like to work with as far as rappers and producers go?

Well if I could have my wish I'd have Just Blaze, Will.I.am, Timbaland, Scram Jones, The Alchemist. Then for rappers I'd have Jay-Z, Nas, Lauryn Hill, Andre 3000, Kanye, Joell Ortiz and Joe Budden. Crazy combo right? But I love em all for different reasons and I'd do some sick concepts with each one. All of em are dope in their own right not only for their fan bases but for their creativity and willingness to push the limits. Shit would be crazy!

7. Where do you see yourself music wise in a couple of years from now?

I see myself being a new household name. Performing all over the world. Even though I've been doing music for years now, in a few more years I'll be the new kid on the block to the public. I'll be a fresh voice, a new perspective and a force to wreckon with. All my hard work now will pay off later and launch me into a more comfortable place musically and creatively. 

You can hear Mala on Myspace at: www.myspace.com/malareginz. Go and get her Miss Rap Supreme mixtape on egradioonline.com

The Recession Is Killing Me!!!

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Here I go again, writing on my Sidekick because I stay on the go.

A couple of weeks ago, it was made official by the media that we are in a recession. I'm sitting watching the tv, like duh! We've been in a recession for a while.

I still don't understand this. If we are in a recession, then how can our government shell out billions of dollars to car companies and Wall Street? Give that money to the people. Its 300 million of us on paper. I don't know if they count prisoners or not though.

Instead of giving that $865 billion to these companies, give some of that to the people. Better yet, make us pay our bills with that. You can save these companies by clearing the debt we owe them. Not for their big wigs to ride around in new cars while we are packed on the trains and buses in this nation.

I think my solution would pan out and be a sucess here in America. Our economy sucks. At the rate we are going, its going to be a national law to have two jobs by the time I'm 30. I'm dead serious. One to pay bills and one to eat. And do what you want with the little you have left.

People are really resulting to barbarian ways out here in these streets. Someone just stabbed a bus driver last week over two dollars! SMH. Its getting rougher and rougher by the day. Plus Christmas is coming. People gotta eat and try to buy gifts for their kids. I'm gonna call the next two weeks The Recession: Stick-Up Kids is Out To Tax because mark my words, people will go to desperate measures to feed and provide for themselves and their families. Stay Tuned!

Its Cold, And Not Just Outside

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So I'm thinking to myself Christmas is coming. The time you waited for all year. The first real break from school, mad gifts, and grandmas cake and sweet potato pie. Yessss!

Well, its been a couple years since I've been in the Christmas spirit. All happy and giddy. Full of smiles. You know....

I was the kid, like most of yall who couldn't sleep on christmas eve. Even now, I still can't sleep. But being that most of my life I was alone to myself, I lost intrest early in the whole Christmas thing.

I vividly remember the first time my mother told me no. I was a young boy who wanted to do something more than go to school, do my homework, and play video games. I wanted a real hobby. I wanted to play the piano like my cousin was doing. I knew from that moment I was going to have to do for me. Forever. My mom was all I had at that age and I thought for her to tell me no, and its no one else to turn to, I had to do me.

So we fast forward to 2008 and here I am doing for me. I pay my rent and my little bills and get what I can. I make sure I am taken care of. I'm not gonna sit here and say I haven't received help, but for the most part I am am my only option. My go to guy.

So this christmas, I'm going to be doing what I've been doing for the past couple of years, keeping to myself and being my only option.

For All You People Still Living With Your Parents

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     I really dont have nothing against living with your parents if you live in freedom (you have company over, you live in the basement or have your own section of the crib) or you are saving money for the big move. But here is something I advise you not to do. DONT RENT A ROOM! I've been doing it for the past couple of months to move out the house, but my "landlord" is iggin me. She has been iggin me for a while but now she's getting to my boiling point. Bad enough her grandson be runnin at like 8 in the morning like he's practicing for the 2046 Olympics and shit, and her daughter in law (who she don't even like) tried to hide the rent money so we could get kicked out because she thought my girl was tryin to bag her man! And I cant even have sexytime without her trying to compete with my girl on who's gettin it in more. Dont get me wrong, its nice and cozy and my girl rents the other room, but my landlord is gonna wind up being cursed out or my girl is gonna punch her in the face. 

     If youre going to move out, look for somewhere you like. I moved on an emergency impulse because if I didnt, I'd be in jail right now for aggravated assault and my grandmomma and my moms would be crying still. SMH. Get on your craigslist, look in the newspapers, look on nyc.gov, and make sure it is the right move before you actually do so. My girl and I have been looking for somewhere else to move because this is not cutting it. Landlord lookin in my fridge and shit, like what the hell? I wish i would catch a (i almost said it...) in my shit! 

     At first it was cool. 400 a month light and gas included (SWEET....), summertime parties, free food and liquour, good times. Until that one party where a muthafucka looks at me funny like I dont belong. Bitch I pay rent up in this muthafucka! How u lookin at me greasy when I practically paid for that food you eatin and liqour you sippin on? And then u got the nerve to block me from my door? AW HELL NAH! And then gonna give me the wah gwan face like its all good. All I gotta say is Hennesy and half a pack of Newports cooled me down.....

    Point blank, if all is good in the nest you called or still call home for a majority of your life, stay for as long as you can. I dont mean be 35 with your girl and your kids living there, but dont rush to face the hard part of life I call: THE RENT IS DUE...

Peace! 

One Man Army

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     I feel like a one man army right now. Why? Because I'm practically doing everything for this blog by myself. No team, no nothing. I'm not even sure people are looking at the blog. No one is commenting or showing love to the site. But I cant quit. Why? Because 1. I am not a quitter and 2. If I was, I would just be wanding people and checking bags all day instead of making music. I learned that no one will support in the beginning but when shit is all good, cats wanna smile up in your face and women throw themselves at you. But its all good. Its all good..... Now back to the regularly scheduled muthafuckin programming! 

The Checkpoint Chronicles 1

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So I'm at work, and I'm having a good day. One hour left. Sweet right? Its a Saturday, I got paid, and I'm tryin to see what's poppin for the night.

I'm talking with my coworkers, when my homie 'chelle calls me over to check a bag. I explain to her that it is not a bag check and explain to her the rule. My supervisor, being the Dan Akroyd looking prick he is, tells me to check the bag anyway. I'm like, for what? There's nothing to check. He's trying to pull rank on me in front of people and I walk away from his bitch ass.

About 40 minutes later, work is done. He's giving us the speech we get every night on what's going on, and he tells me to wait after everyone else is leaving. He's like when I say do something do it. In my mind I'm like muthafucka you aint my parents, but instead of saying that, I walk away from this prick because I know the consequences of doing that.

I get on the train to go home and I'm thinking its a dead issue. I get to work the next day, and around 5 pm, they tell me I'm wanted in the office. I'm like what did I do now, because on the job I'm known as one of the guys who stays in the office for some shit. Bad enough this other supervisor tries to throw shit in my face about that and hold it over my head!!!

So I get in the office, and I'm putting two and two together before I get there. This bitch-ass prick waited till the next day to bring it up to management. That's some real punk-ass shit.
I try to call my homie 'chelle to explain to my manager what happened and to be on standby in case I need her to vouch for me.

I go into the office and my manager looks upset. Tells me to close the door. She's like get off the phone. Asks me what happens. She tells me the supervisors are a reflection on her and that if I come in this office again, she will do everything in her power to get me fired by the holidays. DAMN!

That's harsh. She lets me know she's requesting for a suspension for insubordination. So I walk out with one goal: keep this job until things get better because until then this is better than nothing.....

Eat S*it And Die!

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Kanye couldnt put it better than that. From what I understand someone threw something on stage. I saw it on the allhiphop.com rumors page. Illseed is the man when it comes to that. I rocks with Allhiphop.com a lot.

The 10 Class B Hoodrat Commandments

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WATCH VIDEO IF YOU CAN BEFORE YOU READ

NOTE: THIS IS THE CLASS B 10 HOODRAT COMMANDMENTS. THIS IS NOT TO OFFEND ANY WOMAN FROM THE HOOD THATS WORKING FOR THEIRS. THIS IS FOR THEM CHICKS THAT WONT GET UP AND DO SOMETHING FOR THEYSELF AND THINK A MAN IS SUPPOSED TO DO FOR THEM. REAL WOMEN ARE INDEPENDENT IN MY EYES AND DONT NEED NO SYSTEM OR NO MAN TO SUPPORT THEM!!!

NOW I KNOW A LOT OF YOU ARE LIKE, "A CLASS B HOODRAT, WHAT THE....", THIS IS WHAT IT IS: THAT CHICK YOU KNOW WITH NO JOB AND DOESNT PLAN TO GET ONE ANYTIME SOON, HAS NO INTERVIEW SKILLS, HER BEST DRESS IS FOR THE CLUB, STAYS HOME ALL DAY, PROBALLY LIVES WITH HER MOMMA, STILL THINKS SHE'S 15 OR 16, INSTIGATING ALL THE TIME, THINKS SHE'S THE SHIT, GOT CREDIT AT THE CORNER STORE, ALWAYS SCHEMIN ON HOW TO GET OVER, AND PROBALLY IS READING THIS RIGHT NOW TELLING HER BEST FRIEND "GIRL LOOK WHAT KWAN WROTE ABOUT YOU, I KNOW HE AINT TALKIN BOUT MY ASS, YOU NEED TO HOLLA AT HIM", KNOWIN DAMN WELL SHE WAS ROLLIN HER EYES WHEN SHE READ THE SHIT BEFORE SHE CALLED HER BECAUSE SHE FELT GUILTY AND OFFENDED! THATS A CLASS B HOODRAT SUMMED UP FOR YA....

THE 10 CLASS B HOODRAT COMMANDMENTS:
1. My man must be a hustler and give me whatever I want.
2. My man must have a car.
3. Every time I get a check, I must go to the club.
4. No matter how ugly I look, my hair always gotta be right.
5. I must have every way possible to reach my man/ baby daddy (cell, house, momma cell number, homeboy cell number, aim, myspace, blackberry, etc.)
6. My friends must be just like me and we have to go way back. (Same block, same school, yall know)
7. I must have a guy "friend" that is willing to spend money on me without me giving him some (weed money, cigarette money, diaper money, cable bill and cell phone bill money, a pair of sneakers with an outfit to match every now and then).
8. My handbag has to match the shoes I have on (gucci purse, gucci shoes duh)
9. My nails must always be on point and my kids (if you have any) always gotta be fly.
10. I must have at least 5 pairs of: Uptowns, Jordans, Timbs, and Air Max's

Anything I missed? Leave a comment.
If this applies to you, you know what you gotta do. GET A MUTHAFUCKIN JOB AND STOP WATCHIN MAURY, JUDGE KAREN, AND VIDEOS EVERY MUTHAFUCKIN DAY WHILE IM OUT HERE WORKIN HARD GETTIN MINE! SHIT! AND THAT GO FOR YALL DUDES (TRYIN NOT TO USE THE N WORD) WATCHIN IT WITH THEY ASS TOO!

What If?

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I played my mega millions a couple of hours ago like a lot of yall. The jackpot is 146 million. I see the results at 11:20. I get one number. Damn. While the intro to Don't Be Cruel is playing in my head (I love that singing in the beginning of the song), I'm thinking to myself, what if? What if I hit lotto for 146 million?
I'm a simple dude, so all I would do is buy a house, furnish it (nothing too fancy), build a studio, get mad sneakers and clothes, pay my bills, pay my grandmother house off, and get a new benz or something. That's it.
I would invest some of the money into a business. The rest I would put up and not touch. I don't wanna be known as a rich guy. As a matter of fact, if I did win, I would tell them keep me anonymous. I know people would come out of the woodwork and start speaking to me, like we go back like Jordan and Nike (pfft!).
I'm tellin you if I was to ever get money like that only few people would know!!! And that would be my business partners, close family, my woman, and my inner circle. I'd definitely make a way for the people around me to get money too.
As far as music goes, I'd get a mac maxed out memory wise strictly for recording, about 2 terabytes worth of hard drive space, pro tools, and a real nice board. Put it in the basement of the crib, soundproof it, get 2 mics, and I'm good.
I'd get another computer strictly for making beats with a mpc 2500 and a keyboard. I'd just get a deal for distribution and marketing. That's it that's all. No MTV Cribs, no Lifestlyes of the Rich and Famous, no tv specials. I wanna stay low key.

Another Blog On The Go

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Yeah, I'm live from my sidekick again. Always on the go. Its Friday, my favorite day of the week. Why? Because I'm off work and I can get things done music wise.
I made this beat today that had me in the room super hype. Haven't felt that way in months. Theme song music man. I don't know what I want to do with it yet. Should I let someone else rock on it, or should I rip it myself? Whatever I choose to do, its gonna be a hit. I know that for sure...

I Gotta See This And You Do Too

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This is just a clip from Kat Williams new DVD and I'm dyin...

There Is No Hype About This Unsigned Group. They're The Real Deal

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This is a video by honestly one of the best groups thats not signed to the majors right now, Blockwork Rideout. I made the beat PR is spitting to. Dollarz killed the freestlye in the first video.

In the second video, Quick Fast, another beat I made, PR and Dollarz show off their great chemistry on the mic. And this isnt the last you will hear of the team. I cant forget Incredifire and Young T, who round out the crew. The producer Beater is a young prodigy and will be heard soon all over the city. Expect to see many great things in 09'!

How The Hell Do You Dance To Jumping Out The Window

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Ok. I know Ron Browz is Mr. Ether, Mr. Pop Champagne, and Mr. Arab Money. But how the hell do you dance to a song called Jumping Out The Window? What type of suicidal motivation is that? Like how? Im on Worldstarhiphop.com and i come across this video. I bring my girl in the room and shes like "What kind of mierda is this?" Not even the fact that the girl is dancing, but the fact that shes dancing to Jumping Out The Window. Picture somebody singing this for a talent show. Ha!

This Dude Got Some Nerve. He Mad His Album Aint Go Number 1.

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All I have to say is man please. Colbert. Most people havent heard of this guy until this video came out. Honestly, now that Dave Chapelle is gone, and we're tired of Carlos Mencia reruns, who watches Comedy Central unless the Katt Williams special is on and you dont have HBO or the bootleg? A grand total of two people and whoever lost their remote and is too lazy to look for it.
Kanye honestly is one of the voices of this generation. Why? Because he is different. And it encourages all the different people such as myself to be proud to be that way. Colbert is trying to sell some records. On top of that, they're Christmas carols. It didnt work for Dipset, and its not gonna work for you. Your #16 rank on Billboard will probally be the highest you'll ever get unless Viacom threatens to fire everyone who does not buy at least 3 copies by next week. In fact more people have watched this video more then they have watched your show....

On My Way To Work

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I'm trying something out since I'm always on the go. I'm actually posting this blog from my sidekick on my way to work.

On my way to work everyday, I can't think about what happened yesterday at work. After I leave work, all that work stuff is out the window. I keep work at work. I have to. Because if I don't, Ill wind up living like a madman.
Bad enough I don't got the weekends off and I don't got back to back days off. That alone can put a damper on your social life because you always gotta be to work the next day.
Pretty soon though, I'm gonna be doing the job chronicles something similar to the Life and Times of S. Elle, except its gonna be more controversial than that...

Until then, keep reading and watchin me like my first name is TV.

I Make Beats, But I Also Blend

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A lot of people that know me know that i make beats, but recently I got into blending. I saw Teneille use this program at her grandmother's BBQ, went home and downloaded it, started using it, and here I am now. Im havent mastered it yet, but from what I hear, im pretty good. Let me know what you think....

This Will Make You Laugh

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This video makes me laugh a lot. It is funny as hell. I was on hiphopst and i came across the video and was dying for hours playing it over and over again. My girl came home and she saw it and was laughing with me. I went to my homegirl Kiya's house and showed it at a party and everyone was dying. Just watch for yourself....
Note: It will probally be most funny when you're high.

My Baby Is Helping Me With The Website

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Its 2 something in the morning. My girl is actually sitting here as we speak helping me with the website on where to put things what colors and what pictures. Its gonna take time to actually perfect the website like I said earlier, but I know the finished product will be a sucess. Love u baby. Thank you for helping me!

One of My Insipirations

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This movie right here. Wall Street. A movie that I watched time and time again almost as much as I watched Scarface. Gordon Gecko was all about getting his. And he had it. I see myself as Bud Fox, the hungry young guy whos trying to be that. Although in the end, they both lost, life is not based on this movie. This movie shapes me to be in the position I someday want to be. On top.

Its official..

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A lot of my people have been on blogspot. Elus (elusnn.blogspot.com), NYSD (boysandclothes.com), Tionna Smalls (talkdatish.com), and Tati (thebeautifulmemoirs.blogspot.com) are some of them. My homie at NYSD Shaina gave me the idea of making my own because she said I was full of ideas and opinions, so here I am at Kwan Lee's World. The website will be fully customized my way in a few days once I get the time to do so. Until then enjoy what i will put on here....