NATE OG @NATEOGDET INTERVIEWS DETROIT PRODUCTION ASSASSIN, MENTOR AND INFLUENCE BLACK BETHOVEN

1.Whatupdoe big bro, Now i know your a beast to say the least at what you do but for those who may not be familiar with your work, feel free to introduce yourself?

Bethoven: What up doe

Bethoven: Black Bethoven a novice producer from Detroit, Michigan

2.Now the name Black Bethoven has a presence to it more of a title how did the name come about or what inspired it?

Bethoven: Well I had hip hop tracks in an orchestral structure sometimes and this one rapper was joking about how the tracks sounds like an hip hop Beethoven.

So I chose it as a name but respect to Beethoven I spell it Bethoven.

3.Now Ive been a fan since I heard you on Nametag's Courtesy Of Ambition I believe but how long have you been producing not to the age but what year did you start?

Bethoven:1995 I was making tracks for a group I was rapping with. Then my good friend "IQ" who was rapping then encouraged me to make music when he heard a track I composed.

3.Who have you produced for in case people know the music but not the person you are behind it?

Bethoven: Well, let me see. There is Nametag, Jigsaw, 5 ELA, Venus Sky, Alius Pknukkl and then there are singles I have made floating around for artist I had the honor as well to compose tracks for.

4.Where are you originally from, I know this but for those who may not know and where do you currently reside?

Bethoven: Im from Detroit, Michigan and back residing as of today

5.Now Me, You and Nametag are from the same city but from a former resident of the great Motown what does the city represent to you?

Bethoven: It represents Heart, Integrity, a great imagination to build with a passion off the history

6. What are some of the differences you noticed from Detroit to overseas where u reside now it seems like a smart move i know another influence of mine Tall Black guy made the move about two years ago or maybe less?

Bethoven: Thats in the future for my move. I have family over there who is a musician. Just chilled for a minute with him. When I was with him I made connections and understood the respect for music over there. Sorry If I gave you a misunderstanding

7.What was the moment or event that made you say this is what i want to do i heard black milk speak via red bull and if I'm not mistaken you, Nametag and Black Milk are related but I'm curious to know this is a fan and fellow producer?

Bethoven:I was five when I decided. I watched my Mom and her family sing and play instruments in church. As for Nametag and Black Milk, we are all related. Im a fan of both of them before they chosed this profession. Im very proud of them.

8. What is your current lab setup and how has it changed since you got started?

Bethoven: A computer I built with mostly Pro Tools and Reason 6.5

Far as has it changed not by much just different speakers and monitor and a controller added to the arsenal.

9. As a producer and musician, what is some of your pet peeves about working with artist in the studio?

Bethoven: Not learning their lyrics, cell phones not on vibrate, smoking and drinking before recording it actually affects the vocal cords. Your voice is your instrument.

10.Does your current or former residence affect your creative process?

Bethoven: No

11.What are some of your current projects and where can we find them?

Bethoven:

 "Lightyears" Black Bethoven presents Lightyears

 "Black Knukklz"AliusPnukkl presents Black Knukklz

 "Heat"Black Bethoven presents Heat

                  

12.What are some of your future projects and which ones are you looking forward
to most?

Bethoven: Im thinking of doing one more beat cd and another Emcee showcase cd. and then fall back and live.

13.How do you define your sound ?

Bethove:Theatrical

14.How can people connect and stay updated on what your up to?

Bethoven: Facebook and Twitter and updates are on Black Bethoven

15.Do you have any words of wisdom or jewels for aspiring producers like myself and various others?

Bethoven: "Be yourself. The best thing you can give the world is your true self." Develope an ear by listening to more than just your favorite genre. 

16.Do you have any special thanks or thanks to give feel free to drop them here?

Bethoven: I specially like to thank my family. Thank you as well for my Michigan comrads and friends for inspiring me with your will and pure love for this craft.

17. Who are some of your influences?

Bethoven: Beethoven, Frideric Handel, Miles Davis, Charlie Parker, George Clinton, Timberland, Black Milk and most of Detroit Underground producers

Thanks for blessing me with this interview family and anytime you want to do more i got you my dude #Fam1st #WeALLHaveAGift
Black Bethoven

NATE OG @NATEOGDET INTERVIEWS INDIANA'S BEATSMITH WELL KNOWN TONE

1. Whats Good bro, I know you are dope at what you do but for those who may not know who are feel free to tell the readers more about who you are? what you do? and where you are from?

Whats good homie and thank you the opportunity. First off for those that don’t know me, I go by Well Known Tone. Im from upstate Kingston, New York, currently residing in Lafayette Indiana near Purdue University. I am a sample based hip hop producer and  full time Computer Information Systems student.

2. Not to show your age but when did you start producing and what was the moment that you decided to pursue music?

I officially started producing in November of 2012, so a little over a year as of right now. Back in 93 after listening to the first Wu-Tang record is when I knew music was what I needed to be doing. I started off emceeing and always had a fascination for rare beats. I collected gigabytes of rare instrumentals and was always intriguied by the construction of sample based beats.

3.What are some of your influences and what did you learn from each as a refection of your production?

My major influence was The RZA. I think I get a lot of my darkness in my beats from him. Pete Rock, Preemo, RJD2, Nottz, Dilla, Alchemist, Black Milk, ya know….the usuals.

4.What is the current scene like where you live?

Here in Indiana, my style of production doesn’t really have a place amongst the Trap Heavy scene. Not to say cats out here are not doing there thing. Lotta dudes out here have great work ethic and drive. Lots of local dudes doing shows on the regular.

5.Does the current scene in any way affect your creative process?

I am kinda out of the loop as far as the scene here goes. My name is out there and my production has gained a certain level of respect. The kids out here are just trying to keep up with the trends as far as music goes and my vintage sound doesn’t fit the bill for this demographic.

6.Im a producer as well but what is your lab set up and how has it changed over the years?

I started off with an akai mpk25 (which is still a staple in my setup) I didn’t wanna start off spending a ridiculous amount of money on gear and then lose intrest, but once I got in the groove and I fell in love and slowly started upgrading. I bought a lot of used gear to start off with. Now my studio consist of Maschine Studio, my MPK25, custom built desktop computer with all the trimmings I need to do what I have to do. I also have an ION iLP usb turntable that I use to play my samples on. KRK Rokit 8 studio monitors and a Native Instruments Komplete Audio 6 interface. Im slowly progressing. 

7.What is your creative process i know sometime it changes but in general without giving away too many secrets?

Ususally I listen to old records all day, or when I learn something new I’m always anxious to get in the lab and try it out and of course that always gets my creative juices flowing. I pay attention to a lot of other artist and feed off their energy

8.As a producer what is one thing you hate to see  producers do?

Well, don’t discredit anyones crative process. Everyone is different and however you get it done is how you get done as long as the end result is dope, I tip my hat

9.Do  you have any jewels for aspiring producers that may want to pursue music that you would like tp pass along?

Don’t follow trends create your own sound. Every style has to be unknown before its hot. Perfect your craft and don’t be afraid to try new things

10.Do you represent any companies and if so who are they and how long have you been affiliated with them?

Right now I represent myself. Really just focusing on building my brand as a production company. I am an in house producer for NO PEACE MUSIC GROUP and that’s my squad all day.

11.Do you have any shout outs or special thanks if so feel free to do so here?

Definetly wanna shout out my NO PEACE family and the whole entire 845 Upstate New York.

NATE OG @NATEOGDET INTERVIEWS FELLOW GORRILLA SQUAD MEMBER AND NC VERBAL MARKSMAN ROYAL ENTRY

1.Whats good family, thanks for blessing me with this interview. Now we family but for those who may not be familiar with how dope you are at your craft feel free to introduce  yourself?

 Peace and Blessings to all.  I am Royal Entry a talented MC out of Fayetteville, North Carolina.

2. Now Royal Entry, Thats a dope name and has a presence to it what is the definition behind the name and did you come up with it?

The name Royal Entry came to me in a dream. The dream left a strong impression that has had lasting affects on me as an artist and as a person.  As I grew older, I found out the true definition of Royal Entry, which is a triumphal entry, a formal entry by a ruler or the entrance of a prince into the city, where he was greeted and paid appropriate homage.  

3.What are some of your influences and how did you incorporate them into your style?

My number one influence is life.  From my hardships growing up to seeing my children grow up.  I incorporate all of that into my music.  That's what drives me and keeps my style unique but grounded.

4.What was the moment that you said to yourself I want to become and MC?

I've always had a passion for music.  I remember hearing my mom say that even during her pregnancy with me, that when she would play music, her stomach would do waves.  So music has always been in me even before birth.  It wasn't until the age of 14 that I truly decided to become a MC.

5.Howl long have you been an MC not to show age but what year did you start?

 I would say after grooming and homing my skill, at the age of 16 is when I first broke out publicly and allowed people to actually hear me rhyme. So with that being said, almost 12 years going strong.

6.What is the Music Scene like where you live?

Music from Fayetteville, NC is mostly trap/commercial base only for the radio music.  Not to knock anybody's musical hustle but MC's in Fayetteville are truly hard to find.  Most people want to do what's popular instead of broadening their horizons musically

7.What s your creative process, Im a producer but love hearing about the creative process from a MC's View?

Well like any true MC that has 5 rugrats running around, I have to have my own home studio/man cave.  Starting on any project I always enter in with a sober mind, no "recreational activities".  I like to embody the beat, so I let it play a good 5 to 10 times before I pick up the pen to write.  I always start with my 2nd or last verse depending on the format of the track.  I feel like my most hard hitting bars are gonna come out first and like the saying goes, 'save the best for last'.  

8.Does the local scene affect your creative process at all?

No.  I tend to live by the beat of my own drum. So I don't let the local scene affect me at all.  I do a lot of reaching out so that I can let me creative energy flow.

9.What are some of your current projects and where can fans cop them from?

 I have my first 3 projects, Lyrical Mastermind Vol. 1: The Birth of Entry, Mind of a Soldier EP, and Listen to my Tape EP, all for free atwww.royalentry.bandcamp.com   

My first official album entitled Gorilla Season, will be dropping very soon and will be available on iTunes, Spotify, Google Play etc etc. So support support support.

10.What are some of your future projects and which ones are you looking forward to the most?

I'm looking forward to all ym future projects.  Because each play a significant role in the progression of Royal Entry as an artist.  So here's the list:

* Me and producer G.I.C., collectively are Imperial Supreme, and will be dropping our first EP, The Working Class soon.

* Me and producer Kris Audio, are doing our long awaited, 2 years in the making, Search Lights.

* Me  and producer Nate OG are also doing an EP together

11. Are you affiliated with any companies if so feel free to name them and how long have been affiliated with them?

 I am currently as artist on the Sadie Hawkins Music Record Label based out of Raleigh NC

12.Im a member of your crew Gorilla Squad but tell the readers more about theis movement?

GSM, (Gorilla Squad Movement) is a collection of artist and producers that I know personally that I am bring together so that we can make impacting music.

13.Do you have any jewels for aspiring artist hoping to make this a career?

 

You have to be passionate to really want to do this as a career.  There are many ups and downs and trials and tribulations that come with wanting to be a musician in general.  So stay positive, focused, determined, never quit and most of all stay humble.

14.Do You have any shout outs or special thanks feel free to drop them here?

 First and foremost, shout out to my wife and kids and most importantly my grandmother.  Shout out to all the producers that have blessed me with material to rhyme on.  And also my musical family (Sadie Hawkins, GSM, Soul Mafia, Cast Troy, G.I.C., Nate OG, 1100 Huntaz)  And for those I forgot please forgive me

15.Any final thoughts for the readers feel free to do so here?

 I appreciate you guys checking out this interview, I thank Nate OG for doing the interview. And all I ask is you to do is support not just me but local hip hop as a whole. Peace and Blessings and thank you for your time.

NATE OG DET @NATEOGDET INTERVIEWS THE INSTRUMENTAL ASSASSIN AND LOW BUDGET CREW REPRESENTATIVE EARLY REED

1.Whatupdoe big bro, I really would like to say thanks for granting me this interview and for the convo earlier. I know your dope at your craft but for  those who may not be familiar with your work. feel free to introduce yourself?

This Early-Reed yah.....co-founder of Low Budget.....reppin NW/DC. I did some tracks on Sean Born's 909 Pause-Mix CD.....Antoine from DTMD.....and just recently THE DOSE w/J. Scienide.

.I am a huge fan of your work, and your one of my influences as well but without showing age when did you start producing?

DAMMMM!!!! LOL!!!! Back in 88-89...my cousin Royal T(who was part of a collective wit Kev Brown)literally dropped the seed for all this back then.

3.Who are some of your influences and what was somethings you incorporated into your production from them?

WOW!!!! I can go on but....ok....first off the break is the homie Kev Brown(more on that in a minute)....I've seen him grow personally and what it takes to get down. Primo.....Dilla....Pete Rock....Battlecat....Unknown....Madlib....DJ Pooh....NO I.D n DUG IF.....Rza.....True Mathematics....like I said I can go on b.....LLS!!!! But to be honest when I created my path that long ago one off my rules was to never sound like anyone else. Even when I dj'd I was a always switching up being different. That's just how I am....if Imma bang out Imma snatch somethin so slight and make it nice and neat. Alot of the older cats like Barry White....Ray Parker Jr.....Herbie Hancock....Leon Sylvers III.....Funk Broths.....Gamble n Huff....Stevie Wonder....Jimmy Jam n Terry Lewis....L.A n Face are some of my inspirations. Too many to name but all(whether new or old) have had a major impact on what I do....can't forgot my pops E SR.

4.What was the moment that you said to yourself this is what i wanted to do and pursue?

 Well....I've been off and on thru the years watchin Kev and others learnin the game as much as possible b4 I came back a couple years ago. I see how my beats get out there influence ppl to do or move somethin....a positive wave if you will....plus the Al Green album was a heavy one too. That was a very underrated CD and I vowed that if Imma do this I gotta bang out....str8 up. 

Now your from the DC Metro area which is a hotbed of talent ranging from poets to musicians ad producers but what is the scene like where you live from a insider point of view?

The scene is alrite....just gotta find out what's poppin. In some nights it could be 3 major events goin on and you just stuck in the middle. Me....I kinda stay away....just to keep me into my beat craftin...

6.Does the scene where you live affect your creative process at all?

NOT AT ALL....my sound has already been created. Its alot more easier to get out there....when you try to establish by yourself its hard cuz folks don't know who you are. Even tho the crew is LOW BUDGET I still gotta work hard to be heard. I don't ride names or coat tails....I know what hard work is and what it does.
7.Now your repping my favorite labels and crews Low Budget, how long have you been affiliated with the team and how did  your connection  come about?

Ha.....I founded LOW BUDGET way back when. When we was doin what we had to...turntable to tape deck-pause-mixin...brand-name or radio shack we did it. I've known Kev since the beginning...(him and my cuz Royal T had a group of them named the Mailbox crew) Errybody else came later on...thru the years we made own chemistry up. Meaning anyone can team up and knock'em down.....we are Early Reed....Kev Brown....Cy Young....Sean Born....KennefCold(Kenn Star).....Kaimbr bka Al Green...Quartermaine(n Calibur of Critically Acclaimed)....Marshal Law....Hasaan Mackey.....Roddy Rod.....Oddisee....THIS IS MY FAM ALL DAY!!!!!

8. What is your creative process like, I am a producer as well and without giving any secrets that are sector 7 classified?

Just listenin....whenever I'm listenin I would stop....find and outlet and go in. I've made a certain coffee shop my home for that.

9.What is your lab setup like, I been watching your episode of Gadgets Behind The Beats and your killing it with the SP-606 or 555 but how has it changed over the years?

Actually that was Kev's crib and its a 505.....it still bangs out tho. My set-up is....a phone. I gotta app on my Droid wit an eq....I fine tune that part I need and commence. Now we in sector 7 b.....HAHA!!!

10 .What are your current projects I know you got a project out with one of my fav MC's J.Scienide but do you have any other projects out and where can we find them?
 I got some jonts in the works rite now....I'm workin on this project wit RnL from FAR EX.P. We remakin the KIZZ MY BLACK AZZ EP....OH YEAH!!!!!

11.What are some of your future projects and which ones are you looking forward to most?

Working on a beat CD also. Alot of other stuff is in the works so when the blueprints get filled in I will be promotin them.

12. .Are your affiliated with any other companies if so what are they and how long have you been affiliated?

My only affiliations is LOW BUDGET....I keeps that magic homebase. No companies or anything like that. If folks wonna work together I has no problem collaboratin.....

13.Do you have any special shout outs or special thanks if so feel free to place them here?

S/O to my LB FOLKS....J. Scienide....Fleetwood....Nik the Wonda and Lounge Of 3....DJ SOKO....Mike....Zo n Noah over at Starbucks....Awthentic.....Dave SCAR....its so many but to some gotchu up I love all yah for listenin and checkin some of my work out. Until next time.....the whole worlds' a circus don't YOU be the clown......EarlyReed/LB signin out....IM OUT!!!!!

NATE OG @NATEOGDET INTERVIEWS DETROIT WORDSMITH AND BIG BRO NAMETAG

1. Whats good big bro, wanted tot say thanks for blessing me with another interview. Now I know your the dopest at your craft but for those who may not be up on you. feel free to introduce yourself?

What's up y'all, I'm  Nametag. Songwriter, Emcee, Publisher, Performer, Visionaire from Detroit, MI.

2.  Now last time we spoke, you were working on the Redo project, which im copping soon trust me but are there any more plans for you to collab with one of my fave producers Nameless and how has the Redo project been recieved?

Thank you. For Namesake- Redo is a rare gem and can be found on iTunes and any other digital store courtesy of Brick Records (plug, plug!) Actually, yes. Nameless and I are working on what's titled for now, as For Namesake II. We had jumped right on the idea while doing Redo, but I have a couple projects to release first.

3.I understand you have a movement called Starfleet, can you tell me more about the movement and what is the meaning behind it?

Starfleet isn't my movement. It's actually a movement sparked by Mudd and Thyme of 5 Ela. However I support it still, because of the cause it represents which is positivity and unity. As hippy as that may sound, it's still dope because those keys are rare in Hip Hop today...actually, that's just rare in everyday life. My brother, Black Bethoven is a lead producer of that movement, so it's even more a plus to get my support.

4.What are some recent news that you would like to share with out revealing anything top secret since our last interview?

Well, I'll just spill it. If all goes as planned, I have a mixtape titled #Taglines that DJ DDT and I collaborated on, that will release soon for free. Following that will be the first official EP under the new name titled "This Day Forward" scheduled for 5.16.14. I have an EP with a producer from Cali named Time Stretch we're putting final touches on, and then of course, Nameless and I will be back at it. I'm not confirming dates for nothing besides the EP.

5.To me your one of a rare breed in hip hop but can you explain the difference between being an MC and a Rapper from an MC's standpoint?

Nowadays, especially nowadays, EVERYBODY can rap. However, everybody can't MC? It's not even really considered a gift anymore like how it may have been some time ago if you could "just rap". Prime example, when my homies and I were in high school, when you told people you could rap, they'd say "Spit something" and when you did, they were tuned in, and amazed if you were good. Now, you more than likely tell somebody you rap, and their rebuttal would be, they can to, know somebody else who does, or they will not take you seriously. Basically, it's NOTHING special to just rap. It's rappers who can rap but can't really rock a crowd and put on a good show, but an MC can. It's special, everybody can't do it. MC, master of ceremony, mic controller.

6.Tell me more about your L.A.B.L. company.how did it come about and what is the meaning behind it?

L.A.B.L stands for Lead And Be Legendary. It's an idea I came up with in May of 2013. The idea was to just jump start a movement, have some t-shirts, hoodies and that be that, get a message out...at first. It basically represents owning your lane, not being a full fledged sheep. If you have a gift, whether you're an artist, designer or whatever, use that gift for good and motivate others by you just simply being great at what you do. You'll be looked at as a leader, and more than likely a legend in due time. In my case, a lot of pioneers in Hip Hop have had this impact on me, so you can understand where I'm going. I decided to make it a record label to create a platform for not just my music but other artists as well, not even just Hip Hop. Looking to branch even outside of that.

7.What are some jewels that you would pass along to aspiring artist that you have learned along in your career?

Easy. You have to invest in you. Nowadays, you have to wear many hats for folks to see you're focused. Do not count on anybody. Work with those willing to work. Build a true proven fanbase, it's bigger than just social media. Come off that internet here and there and get on your grassroots grind. Again, invest in you.

8. Do you have any special thanks or shout outs feel free to do so here?

Yep, The Most High God always, 'Kila (my fiancee, mother of my child), Paris (my daughter who gives me purpose), extended family, friends and of course fans and believers.

9.Is there anything on your mind that we haven't covered feel free to do so here

The music listeners, you don't have to let commercial radio, or television dictate what music is good or great to you. It's other worlds outside of that with plenty great music and talent you can discover. I have so many people I've spoke with from my town that will say they don't know of an artist because they haven't heard them on local radio. That's not bad, but I hope they understand certain stations have a specific format to follow regarding what artists they air. Tap further into Youtube or Spotify, see who's really working. Don't limit yourself just because it's convenient.

www.TagAlexander.com

Nate OG @NATEOGDET Interviews Hip Hop Icon and Big Bro Dave NY @DAVENEWYORK

1.Whats good big bro and thanks for blessing me with this interview and opportunity. now for those who may not know who you are and what you do? feel free to take a minute and let the readers know a little more about yourself. Who you are? Where are you from? and What you do?

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ts ya man Dave New York originally from Queens NY but lived in 4 outta the 5 Burroughs main thing i do is rent cars to the stars, tour manage & hype man for Bishop Lamont

2..Now Dave, I first got hip to you via the The J.Dilla track off the shining i believe called "Baby" featuring one of my fav MCs Guilty Simpson whom i hope to work with one day. and Madlib at the end of the track, for those who may still be unfamiliar how long have you been in the culture of hip hop and what has your experience been like from an insiders point of view? 

I've been into hip hop since DJ Kool Herc tapes YES I had some my mom you say turn that shit off its trash blah blah blah and when she was on her death bed she told me Dave i envy you & so proud of you, your love for this music & culture never stopped its paid your bills you've made some of the best friends you could of made and its taken you around the world I'm so sorry i used to put it down I'm so glad you didn't listen to me GOD Rest Her Soul hearing that come from my moms mouth was like the most amazing things I've ever heard

3. I know there are alot of bandwagon jumpers or people that want to be cool by association cuz of the things you have accomplished since your ventures into management and who you are affiliate with, what are some common misconceptions that you would like to clear up abut who you are as a person? and is it hard to tell the genuine people from people looking for a handout?  

honestly most think I'm P Diddy or some shit and I'm REALLY NOT I've always kept it REAL ill always keep it real the people I've met, become friends & fam with i don't take for granted its been a BLESSING believe me if you would of told me 15 years ago id be friends / fam with Black Thought Questlove & the Roots crew, Common, Dilla, Big Pun,Talib Kweli, Guilty Simpson, Phat Kat, etc etc i would've said whatever you're smoking i need some of that but here we are!! BLESSED!!! as for the folks that ask me for shit its like this YES i will listen to their music and ill be 100% honest and most folks can't handle the truth! as far as drops or intro / outro's go if i know you i got you but folks need to understand i don't have my own studio so i gotta pay for it and if i don't know you why would i pay for studio time just to give you a drop intro / outro lets keep it 100 you wouldn't do it if it was me asking ya feel me most folks get it but then there is that few that get all butt hurt GTFOH with that lame shit

4.Where do you currently reside and where are you originally from? i know the hint is you name but for the readers who may know you being in one place and not the other? 

i live in Los Angeles the city of fake smiles and shady i got you hand shakes it is what it is lol

5.Since you are Bi-Costal what are some of the things that are similar in the culture of hip hop and what things do you believe are different?

 theres a big difference between west and east NOT a bad thing just the way we dress, kicks we rock in NY most don't rock out here in LA most folks know right away I'm from NY not just cuz of my ink but, my clothes & my kicks tell em

6.Tell me more about your company that you represent and what made you create it? how is the structure of it and the services you provide? When was It established? 

honestly i have to give praise to MC Serch it was his idea for me to go on my own and work off a commission i practically doubled my salary leaving corp america Make It Happen is words i live by i will find away to make any of my clients happy thats why they call me i stay true to them i stay loyal to them i go out of my way to please them and they give me that loyalty and love back I'm telling you I'm so BLESSED

7.Does the trends where you reside affect the direction of your company such as clients etc? 

the car shit i do here in LA every now and then i get a call for other places and i gotta work my magic its not easy i don't come threw every time but 85-90% i do Since I'm 1 person i just wanna keep it here in LA i can't be there and here to make sure shit goes smoothly so my direction isa circle covering LA <-- saves me a headache lol

8.What are some of you current projects and how can people cop them?

 i have a mixtape out i did with Phoreyz for those that don't know about him WAKE UP www.phoreyz.com DL any of the posted mixes you won't be sorry we're working on our 2nd mixtape coming out in may ( we both have jobs lol ) 

9. What are some of your future projects or events and which ones are you looking forward to the most? 

right now working with Bishop Lamont finishing up his album gonna tour than go HEAVY on my album YES my album 'Ive Gotta Story To Tell' Bishop Lamont is the exec producer and i couldn't of asked for a better exec the features are ridiculous IM NOT TELLIN lol

10. Since Its Dilla Month which i celebrate his legacy all year roun,  what do you think are some major misconceptions about Jay Dee and His and yours friendship and Would you share one of your fav Dilla memories? and a jewel you learned from him?

 most folks don't realize Dilla didn't care about the fame or money as long as he had a roof over his head studio was right he was eating and able to dig he was good the jewel i learned from Dilla that i carry with me daily is POSITIVITY no matter how bad shit gets theres always a positive to it even when Dilla was sick he wasn't on some poor me shit or feel sorry for me HELL NO he was still being Dilla still making beats til his last breathe!! as far as a memory fam i have so many from the 1st week he was here up until he got sick we would go sneaker shopping just about every sunday hit up HotWings Cafe or Roscoes <-- he got me drinking those damn SunRises SHIT NOW I WANT 1 haha or even when we just kicked it burned 1 or 2 and talked music & basketball but mostly music Dilla schooled me on a lot of different music that NO way i would of ever peeped may not understand what they're singing but most of it was mad dope

11. How can people connect and stay updated with you and your brand? 

facebook Dave Ny

Twitter @davenewyork ig @davenewyork

12. .you have any jewels for the readers that maybe entering the Industry? 

keep it real always set a goal and don't stop til you reach it then set another goal go ham after it and always always ALWAYS STAY POSITIVE 

13. .Do you have any special thanks or shout outs feel free to do them here? 

thank you pimp for reaching out to me for this interview S/O my son Marc the BIGGEST blessing of my life if i didn't have you i wouldn't of had the job at Budget that got this life of mine rolling in the right direction and to every artist thats ever called me & still calls me for whips and letting me into the family Black Thought QuestLove for walking into my office & changing my life forever Common forever grateful for introducing me to Dilla, Kweli for giving me so many opportunities and being my brother Killa Ghanz, Phat Kat, all my family in the D Love!  and last but NOT least J Dilla for not only being the best brother anyone could wish for but if it wasn't for Dilla id still be just Dave NY the car rental guy it was his idea to record me & immortalize me even tho i thought he was joking til i got to the studio and he said BIG Dave you ready to lay vocals and a couple blunts later it was done haha NO it wasn't done in 1 take lol S/O Ma Dukes what you lack in height you have in your heart you are 1 of the strongest caring & loving person i know i love you!!!

NATE OG @NATEOGDET INTERVIEWS PRODUCER/SONGWRITER ACHICKWITBEATZ

1.Whats good Ms. Jordan and thank you for blessing me with this interview/ Now I have only known you a short while but your extremely dope at what you do for those who may not know you tell the readers more about yourself. Who You Are? What You Do? and Where You are From?    Why, thank you so much! I appreciate the love! I am Achickwitbeatz, I'm from the marvelous mitten     known as Michigan (more specifically Kalamazoo) and as the moniker suggests I am a chick with       beats. I produce instrumentals of various genres, often blending varieties whenever I can. 2,Where did your name come from? its dope by the way and its simple yet effective? Thank you! When I originally started producing I went by "Wyldkard" but people frequently            asked me what I did..."Do you sing?", "Do you rap?", etc.  which became tiring.  When I would          explain that I made beats, primarily because I'm female, people would always have that look of           shock on their faces or even if it was an online conversation I'd get "really?!" sometimes with          tons of question marks and exclamations as if the concept had blown their minds, haha.         So it was kind of a running joke or a play off of the shock and responses I received I would           always respond "Yes, I'm a chick with beats" and it stuck.  It was a way to simplify things and           alleviate the guesswork as to what it is I do. 3,What was the moment or event that made you say I wanted to do production?        Well, I'd say I don't really have a specific moment.  I've always been one of those people that         would be captivated by the melody or rhythm  of a song before tuning into the lyrics.  Even         back when I was in high school, riding the city bus to my after school job some of the older kids         would ask me to beatbox while they free-styled to whatever I made up. At that point, I had no         idea that I would wind up producing but I kind of feel like it added to the build up.  If I had to         narrow it down though, I'd say the closest  thing to an exact moment or event would be when I         got  my hands on Garageband for the first time.   I was playing around with some of the sounds         and I looked up and the whole day had gone by.  It was dark outside and I had forgotten to eat,         which was something that NEVER happened to me before because I LOVE food haha. 4.How long have you been producing not showing age but what year did you start?        I officially began producing in 2008.  I don't include my teenage years when I had some         "unconventional" tactics as far as trying to make instrumentals which included a karaoke          machine, two mics, a Casio, and a drum machine from JC Penney. 5.Who are some of your influences?        I have a lot of producers and beatmakers that I look up to, a long list actually, but to name a few         (in no particular order) J Dilla, 9th Wonder, Pete Rock, Premier, Pharrell, Madlib, Q-Tip, RZA,           M-Phazes, MF Doom, and more. 6.What is the local music scene like where you live?        There is a tremendous amount of talent in Kalamazoo.  There are a lot of artists, promoters,          and independent labels working hard, not only in the studio, but also to provide live         entertainment in the area often bringing in well known names to share the the stage with.  It's         eclectic, there are artists to suit just about any style of music you're into. 7.Does your local scene affect how you create? What you create? and your output?        What a great question. To some extent it does.  I enjoy live vibe sessions in which I create         beats as artists write or freestyle to them, therefore I feed off of the energy that is in the room.          So far, I have only done this locally, so I would say that would be the primary way that the local         scene affects how I create.  Other times that I am creating music, my focus is broader as I have         connected with artists outside of the local scene and of course styles, tastes, and demand         varies from region to region so I have to remain flexible to accommodate that. 8.Im a producer as well and was wondering what your lab set up consists of not giving away secret weapons and how has it change when you first started?    My lab only consists of secret weapons (insert maniacal laugh here) haha. Basically, I am a     proud Maschine fanatic, I also have mad love for my trusty Axiom 25 midi keyboard, MBox and M-    Audio studio monitors.  I first started with only a Macbook, so yeah...basically EVERYTHING has      changed since then haha. 9.Are you affiliated with any labels or companies if so feel free to tel us about them and how you became affiliated with them?     I am currently a free agent, no official ties at the moment, though as an artist I have an upcoming      single that the good people at Intimate Venues Recordings are releasing in about a week. 10.What is your creative process like as a producer?           My creative process varies slightly depending on the mood I'm in.  Sometimes I create based            on melodies or rhythms already in my head or sometimes I just sit at the pads/keys and play            whatever comes to mind.  11. What are your current projects and how can the readers find them?            I'm currently collaborating with various hip hop artists in and/or from Michigan to showcase             some of the talent we have here.  "One Day" featuring Detroit emcee Valid can be found             here: http://valid313.com/2013/10/one-day-achickwitbeatz-ft-valid/              I have a single "Within" being released in about a week             through the Intimate Venues Recordings label which is something outside of my usual              production.  It's spoken word over jazzy deep house, so if you're into that please do check it             out here: https://soundcloud.com/intimate-venues-recording/achickwithbeatz-within-just.  I             released an instrumental album earlier this year "Wyld Imagination" that is available on               Bandcamp. I am currently working on a few more things up my sleeve, but I like to share             things in somewhat of an unconventional manner so I rarely give any warning. Some songs/             instrumentals are available to check out now on Soundcloud and ReverbNation.            12. What are some of your future  projects and which ones are you looking forward to the most?       Some of my future projects will be follow ups to some of the current ones I am working on that I        referenced a just a bit earlier. I'd say the one that I am looking forward to the most is the one that        will be dedicated to those who are fans of my writing as well as my production.  It will be filled        with poetic sensuality, matters of the heart, feel good vibes and will feature all original        instrumentals. 13.How can readers stay connected and updated on you, your work and your brand?            The best way to keep up with me would be to follow me on Soundcloud, Facebook, Twitter,             ReverbNation and check me out on Bandcamp.   14.Any advice for aspiring producers such as jewels you might have learned along the way?      Never ever try to blend in with the crowd.  There are so many people doing the same thing, and         there is a lot of pressure to conform for those seeking notoriety, but when you don't make music        from the heart and what feels good to you the music has no soul and people can't authentically       connect to it.  If people don't connect to it, then it runs the risk of going out of style and fading into       obscurity and there's no longevity in that. Be proud of your style and the right people will       appreciate it. 15.Any special shout outs or thanks if so feel free to drop them here    I'm always so afraid of forgetting someone when I get to this part, if I do please charge it to my     head and not my heart, I'll try to keep it general and brief for that purpose.  I appreciate all of the     support, encouragement, and opportunities provided to me by my loving husband and family, my     consultant Phire Free, Unk Funk, Praverb, Nuff Said and the I Live Hip Hop community, record     labels Intimate Venues Recordings, Titan Records, FatBoy Entertainment, Truth Tone Records     and affiliates, and a special thank you to each and every client who has ever purchased an     Achickwitbeatz produced/written track. Also thank you to anyone who has ever taken the time to     listen, follow, like, comment or share my work, or placed a microphone in my hand...I appreciate     you more than you could know. Thanks for the interview sis and i look forward to oding more anytime.     Thank you so much Nate, I appreciate the opportunity! Achickwitbeatz  http://achickwitbeatz.bandcamp.com/album/wyld-imagination http://reverbnation.com/achickwitbeatz http://soundcloud.com/achickwitbeatz https://twitter.com/achickwitbeatz_ http://facebook.com/Achickwitbeatz achickwitbeatz@gmail.com