Erykah Badu gets behind the pen to interview Kendrick Lamar for Interview Magazine. The Compton native goes into what his influences are, what other music he listens to other than Hip-Hop and why money does not make a person happy.ERYKAH BADU: Can you describe how it feels to be in this cyclone of good fortune that you're experiencing right now? How are you handling all of it?KENDRICK LAMAR: I always thought money was something just to make me happy. But I've learned that I feel better being able to help my folks, 'cause we never had nothing. So just to see them excited about my career is more of a blessing than me actually having it for myself. My folks ain't graduated from high school or nothing like that, so we always had to struggle in the family-and I come from a big family. But as far as me handling this, it's a weird feeling because it's like a blur right now. I think my worst problem is actually living in the moment and understanding everything that's going on. I feel like I'm in my own bubble. People tell me all the time, "You're crazy, going there by yourself," because it wouldn't have soaked in yet that I'm supposed to be quote "Kendrick Lamar"-whoever this guy's supposed to be. I still feel like me. So it's really about me trying to adapt-that's like the toughest thing for me right now. I feel like I'm in my own world.BADU: That's great because it's easy to get caught up in your own hype, if you will. You know, when you're on Twitter or Facebook and there's all of this praise-it's easy to get caught up in all that.LAMAR: That's why I try my best to stay away from social media as much as possible. [laughs] When you go on your Twitter or look down your Timeline and it's all great positivity-I love that. But at the same time, it can really divert you from what your purpose is or what you're trying to do. And I've seen artists get caught up in that. I've seen some of my friends get caught in that. Whether you're a small celebrity or a grand celebrity, it really triggers something in your brain, seeing all that stuff . . . So I'm real aware of it.BADU: What are you trying to achieve as a musician, if anything at all?LAMAR: Well, like I was saying, as a kid I was always fascinated knowing that I could be the best at something-like Jay-Z or Nas or B.I.G. But putting a positive light on where I come from is also important to me. When you think of Compton, it's numb with negativity, even to this day. So the whole purpose of this first album was really to spark the idea of doing something different rather than doing a record that's just about gang culture. That's the ultimate thing I want to do in making music-to be able to inspire somebody else.BADU: Speaking of Compton, tell me about how you grew up. You said that you come from a big family.LAMAR: My mom's got 14 brothers and sisters, my pop's got 10. They started in Chicago and came to L.A. . . .Well, they actually came to Compton-just them two-in '84, and then they had me in '87. But they paved the way for all my uncles and aunties and my cousins-eventually everybody came out. At one particular time, in the early '90s, we all stayed in the two black neighborhoods in Compton. So it was one of them things where it was like we were the neighborhood. So, as a kid, I was watching all of these things going on-parties, drinking, smoking, violence. But I was totally oblivious to it because I felt like it was just life. At the same time, I had birthdays and Christmas and holidays, which allowed me to actually be a kid. It gave me the ability to be a dreamer. That's what separated me from all my homeboys-the fact that I didn't get caught inside the reality. I was always dreaming about doing something else o
"Twenty-five years after the release of his hugely successful debut album 'No One Can Do It Better' and the subsequent car crash that tragically took his voice, rap legend The D.O.C. announces his plans to reinvent himself in an exclusive new interview in Playboy magazine's April Sex & Music 2013 issue (on newsstands and i.Playboy.com). Known as one of the most prolific ghostwriters in rap history, The D.O.C. has penned rhymes for legends including Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Eazy-E and Tupac. In Ghost in the Machine by Alex Pappademas, The D.O.C reveals that for the first time in his career, he will now write songs with new artists as part of a reality show titled HipHopDraft Presents 'I Got My Voice Back' premiering this spring."
YMCMB's Jae Millz checks into the shop and builds with Raw Radio's Wellz & Lucky Luciano about his latest project Dead Presidents 2, his input about the latest Harlem Shake craze as well as Harlem's contribution in Hip Hop, and his upcoming tours in 2013.
Reebok brings Shaq back to the game... well, the shoe game. In this interview with Swizz Beatz, Shaq talks about his signature shoe from the past, and the new deals, at a vendor event.
Urban Indie Radio- Los Angeles is seeking mix DJ's & New Artists for Spins|Interviews|Promotion!!
"New Media Radio Network has 75,000 views and listeners each month where new artists can gain online exposure and music promotion."
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TRC Social Media holds an extensive network of New Urban Media sites including L.A's #1 Urban Indie Radio Station @ UrbanIndieRadio.com. Urban Indie Radio- Los Angeles is the 1st completely licensed independent radio station in Los Angeles dedicated to playing music from emerging up and coming unsigned urban artists.
The radio station plays "clean" & "explicit" versions of Hiphop, Rap, RnB, Soul, Neo-Soul and Spoken word. Some notable independents who have chosen to break their new releases on the station include El Debarge Jr (Shawty R U Ok), HI FIVE (Favorite Girl), Chinkie Brown ft Lil Scrappy ( Bi-polar).
Urban Indie Radio- Los Angeles is being heard in over 20 countries and has featured independent music artists from Southern California, and all across the United States, Canada and the UK. The Radio Station has an affiliate Music Video Magazine and Social Community. The entire network is dedicated to Exposing Urban Artists and Entrepreneurs.
TRC Social Media offers Media Placement Management throughout an extensive digital distribution network including social networks, blogging platforms, and radio. The radio station streams 24/7 over the internet and maintains licensing with Ascap BMI and Sesac so that artists are eligible for royalty payments through these agencies. The company is committed to legally supporting the music of all artist's.
Nardwuar interviews Wiz Khalifa in Vancouver, BC (Canada). DOPE!! Wait... did Wiz just give his mom's friend a shout AND call her 'ratchet' at the same damn time??? No respect... Hahahahaaaaaa! Crazy. Nardwuar goes right in with the gifts (weed-themed... appropriate) from the start of the interview... working in a gift with a big wrapping paper for Wiz immediately. Wiz was amp'd for the talk, too. Great stuff. A must watch.
The influence of Hip-Hop's nerdy eclectic Nardwuar in Hip-Hop is undeniable. Hahahaaaaa! Sean Price goes in as 'Seanwuar' - interviewing Pharoahe Monch in Brownsville, Brooklyn, NY, USA before a gig. Great stuff! Enjoy.
And don't forget that Sean Price album "Mic Tyson" (due out October 30, 2012).
This project would be a great opportunity for any current or recent graduate film student. You will gain valuable experience for your portfolio/resume as well as be exposed to elite network of contacts to further your career.
The job requires going to special events to film interviews and then editing them down to 5-10 minute segments. You will be working with a host who will handle the interviews.
You will need to have your own or have access to your own equipment Must have editing experience Have reliable transportation
If you are interested, please reply with your resume and a link to your work
For the longest, Leela James has been bubbling under the pop charts without the major hit that she deserves.
She has done albums that have been hailed as great,but without the major sales that she deserves. A voice that sounds like a gospel singer full with soul. She has recorded songs by Al Green ("Simply Beautiful"), Bobby Womack ("Baby I'm Scared Of You") and Sam Cooke ("A Change Is Gonna Come"). Even a tribute album to the greats like James Brown" It's a man's world" and every other great singer.
Her latest endeavor is just as good as all her earlier works. In this video I sit down with her and find out what she's up to.
Michael Jackson one of the greatest performers in the world. Although Michael is dead, his dance steps is still copied. But do you really know that Michael Jackson borrowed much of his dance steps from the legends of dance.
This is a must see, I believe everybody needs to see this video and recognize that we owe alot to the originators of dance. Before these originators go unnoticed.
Here is 99% of where Michael Jackson got his dance steps. Enjoy this video and tell others. So the real legends of dance don't go unrecognized.
Gerald Olivari recently interviewed Bryant McKinnie, Tackle for Minnesota Vikings, about his new label Swagga Entertainment and the upcoming Meet & Greet for the label in Miami. The two also spoke about Brett Favre, Adrian Peterson, and a few other football issues.
Listen to the interview from the radio (CLICK PLAY)...
EVENT INFO
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WHO: Miami Based Record Label Swagga Entertainment
WHAT: Swagga Entertainment Press Junket/Meet & Greet
WHERE: Fontainebleau Miami Beach; 4441 Collins Ave Miami Beach, FL 33140 (Meeting Room For Press Junket, Splash 13)
WHEN: Monday, September 21, 2009
TIME: 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Finally Get One-on-One Access with the Label Heads of Swagga Entertainment Minnesota Vikings Bryant McKinnie & R&B crooner Marcus "Pleasure P" Cooper
ABOUT SWAGGA ENTERTAINMENT
Swagga Entertainment was launched in 2007. The multi-faceted, full service record label focuses on all genres of music, artist development, and an assortment of creative, innovative music to introduce to the general public as well as the wide spectrum of the music industry.
ABOUT BRYANT MCKINNIE
Bryant McKinnie is an American football offensive tackle currently playing for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League. McKinnie was selected seventh overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2002 NFL Draft. McKinnie started every game for Minnesota from 2003-2007, and has a streak of 80 consecutive games started.
ABOUT MARCUS "PLEASURE P" COOPER
Pleasure P is a contemporary R&B singer who experienced success as a member of the group Pretty Ricky before embarking on a solo career in 2007. Pleasure P released his debut solo album entitled The Introduction of Marcus Cooper on June 9, 2009 under distribution with Swagga Entertainment and Atlantic Records. The album debuted at #10 on the Billboard 200, selling 39,000 copies.
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