BTS: Mindless Behavior
February 10, 2011 by Bas van Nispen
Filed under Below the Surface
Mindless Behavior is a dynamic group of young men armed with limitless talent, drive, energy and a fearless passion for music and performing. Barely into their teens, has the quartet’s energetic fusion of pop, hip hop, and R&B quite simply had the potential to transform the entire musical landscape as we know it. Comprised of [...]
BTS: DJ Mami Fresh
February 1, 2011 by Bas van Nispen
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Mami Fresh – Head of the International Slip N Slide DJs! Mami Fresh is known for working with the Slip N Slide DJ family, continuously pushing out records and promoting events. Working closely with some of the Slip N Slide Records artists such as Shonie, Camar and Swazy Baby helping to push their career’s internationally. [...]
BTS: D Rado
January 24, 2011 by Bas van Nispen
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Coming out of Fresno, CA, a new rapper and producer in the underground rap scene is looking to make his presence felt. Realizing that there are more underground and mainstream artists than ever before, D Rado is searching for ways to prove himself as a legitimate artist in a vast sea of talent. David ‘D [...]
Charlie-O-On-Da-Beatzzz
January 22, 2011 by Bas van Nispen
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It is with precision and accuracy that CharlieO lays his beats. CharlieO a native of Harlem, New York he started his music career as a DJ in Harlem and the boogie down Bronx. Born Charles O. Turner, and the youngest of three children. Growing up CharlieO’s exposure to music was limitless. His grandfather introduced him [...]
Meet Hip-Hop’s 1st Comedian Rapper
January 14, 2011 by Bas van Nispen
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Darryl Gibson, better known by his stage name Positive K, is an American emcee from the Bronx, New York City, New York, and is one of the original artists of the First Priority Music camp. He is best known for his hits “I’m Not Havin’ It” (a duet with MC Lyte) and his 1992 hit [...]
BTS: Josh Xantus
January 11, 2011 by Bas van Nispen
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“Continue to carry out the legacy of being a musician that represents real music,” is what the iconic Stevie Wonder expressed to up and coming singer-songwriter Josh Xantus. Catching the ear of the pitch-perfect Stevie Wonder is unheard of for a new artist. However, after one listen to the fresh sound of his debut album, [...]
NEWMONEY releases “NO HOLDING BACK” mixtape
January 11, 2011 by Bas van Nispen
Filed under Below the Surface, Mixtapes
Coming from the Garden State (NJ), emerging Hip-Hop artist Newmoney has no other choice other than to go hard or go home. To prove that he is here to stay, Newmoney releases his awaited mixtape “No Holding Back”, hosted by LA Profecy. “No Holding Back” is 13-tracks deep and showcases the New Jersey rapper’s hypnotizing [...]
Shaun Scales jumps on T-PAIN track “MOTIVATED”
January 5, 2011 by Bas van Nispen
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To build up a steam before the release of his next album “RevolveR”, Hip-Hop superstar T-Pain is running a nationwide contest where rappers from around the world can put a second verse on his “Motivated” song. The artist with the best verse will get a spot on Pain’s “prEVOLVER” mixtape, which is coming out before [...]
Interview: Will.i.am on Newsweek
January 5, 2011 by Bas van Nispen
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Newsweek: Do you consider yourself a celebrity? will.i.am: Please don’t call me that [laughs]. Most of these people who are celebrities now don’t do anything to deserve it, so by that fact alone, I don’t want to be one. I’m just a guy who is passionate about music, and people have gravitated to what I [...]
