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Kingsoloman

NationZamar

Interview with Naomi Rose

RobSchwartz

T i m e 2 L i v e e n T e r T a i n m e n T magazine

King SoLoMon

Rob Schwartz

CueTheHipHop

Kev Ruger

How to stay Relevant

I am Culture

Naomi Rose

Meena

Nation Zamar

Kapano

ScooterBoi

Mainstream VS Indie Artists

The importance Marketing

Laurent Beau

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everything that you need and want to know.

BiggRooK a.k.a. KingSoLoMon is an artist originally hailing from the Southside of

St. Louis, MO. He grew up loving music and some on his early music influences

were 2-Pac,The Notorious BIG, Outkast, UGK, E-40, NWA, 2-Short, and Mac Dre.

His sound could best be described as having a Midwestern flow with Bay influences.

Bigg RooK is no stranger to hard work. As a former well known Bodyguard from St. Louis he has

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worked for countless celebrities. On Easter Morning April 3rd of 2011 an incident occurred while he was

working at a Lil Webbie concert at Blackmons Plaza in East St. Louis. Bigg RooK and a couple of other

security guards ended up fighting off a crowd of about 20 to 30 who Stared Club Brawl with him and the

rest of the club security. Despite no police assistance, he and a couple others that were working with him

eventually restored order. Unfortunately, He was shot in the process. You can check the footage out on

youtube by searching “BlackMons Plaza Fight”.

Bigg RooK is also no stranger to the big screen. He has appeared in underground movies such as the

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“YadaMovie” “Trap In The Hood” and was also recently cast in the

new Hollywood movie “#HauntedTheMovie” starring Tobin Bell

from the Hollywood Blockbuster movie series “Saw”.

BiggRooK Rx is a God fearing man Meaning HE IS A BELIEVER

IN THE #MostHigh #Yah and is constantly working to improve

himself and his music. And with the Lord as his Shepard there are

no limits. BIGG things are on the way.

T2LE: How long have you been rapping?

KS: I have been seriously rapping for about 3 yrs. now but I’ve been involved with

music all my life I played violin for a couple years in the orchestra that was my

mom’s idea I was not too happy at first but I learned to like it a lot it trained my ear

for all kinds of sounds.

T2LE: I understand you were also a bodyguard, are you still in that profession?

KS: Yes I used to be a body guard and no I’m not still invoked in body guard work

after my incident at Blackmon’s plaza and the also being left hanging on lawyer’s

fees with another known rapper in today’s hip hop I’ll leave his name out because

I’m passed that now, even though at the time I was a very angry individual whenever

I would think about it because it could have

caused me to lose a lot of time...But God is

good and here I am.

T2LE: What is the hardest part about being a

bodyguard?

KS: The hardest part about being a body

guard is trust the individual you’re protecting

because like I said a lot individuals are not men of their word so therefore in return

you have to choose wisely who u say you gone protect cuz u never know what type

of person they are and if you guys get into an altercation and you end up having to

take a charge for them are u hurt someone you could possibly get left hanging out

to dry ...so I would I have to say JUDGEMENT... WHEN TO TRUST, WHO TO

TRUST, HOW MUCH, AND WHEN NOT TO APPLY

PRESSURE.

T2LE: Who are your musical influences?

KS: Musical Influences --- 8Ball & MJG, Pimp C,

Bun B, N.W.A, Master P, JadaKiss, Nas, 2Pac, Biggie,

OutKast, Digital Underground, Mac Dre, E-40, Keak

Da Sneak, Eminem, 50 Cent, and the list goes on, I

like artist who have a story to tell with a meaning.

T2LE: What is the music scene like in St Louis?

KS: The music scene in St Louis is pretty much

biased and I say that because there is a lot of local

talent, and we are good in our own way, and I think

we all agree that there is a lot of haters in St Louis.

But that number is almost equal to the individuals that

understand there is a lot of haters, so half the city like

to hate and half the city recognize the haters. So if the

half that recognize the haters link together to form a

family, we would very rapidly put the haters to shame,

because even though haters love to hate they are alone

because they are haters and no one wants to be around

them, so naturally, they would change because their

surroundings would change, but that’s easier said than

done, or is it? I challenge people all the time to be

what they say they are, and be real and real is doing

what you say and saying what you mean. Therefore

I think that the St Louis Music scene will get better

once we as artists start to truly be who we say we are,

and not what the industry wants us to be which is in

competition, and divided.

T2LE: I know that you are a very positive person, how

does that influence your music?

KS: It actually fuels it because I am the type of person that

wants to see everyone happy and well doing, but it also

makes me angry because I also realize that is not possible

because everyone does not have the same heart, so my

music reflects the positivity that I would like to see, but

my music also express’s my frustration with the stupidity

that some artists reflect to upcoming youth. I believe that

rap music actually helps young kids that grow up hard

because some of the artist have had hard lives and when

an artist really puts his all into a rap song telling history

on how he went through and came out shining and admits

to wrongs and faults in his records, that shows kids how to

rectify themselves. Some lessons are hard but better hard

knocks than ignorance… and some skids only understand

certain styles of conversation from certain individuals…

That’s just a fact.

T2LE: What are your thoughts on the state of music

today?

KS: My thoughts on the music today is that it is not what

it used to be by far, I believe that some artists are doing

it more for the fame and money and not for the love of

the God-given gift they have been blessed with the reason

why because the music ant talking bout shyt,,sorry for my

language but I don’t sugar coat at all and that’s how I fill

about some of these main stream artist just doing weird

stuff and dressing weird trying to see how many people

they can get to do the same silly stuff....it’s a monkey see

monkey do experiment LMAO...

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T2LE: What do you hope to accomplish through

your music?

KS: I would like to see more positive things

for my city. Especially our inner city schools

I’m using my music to tell my stories and life,

and how I dealt with certain issues. I try to

implement old school rules and regulations on

how to carry yourself in real life situations, but

only on things that I can relate to that I have

experienced in my life...I’m in this so that me

and my staff and artists can make a ton of money

and do something about the tension in our city,

give learning experiences to kids who wouldn’t

normally get to do certain things, build new up to

date state of the art recreation centers, develop

a free arts and crafts programs for all… I believe

in a community where all get to enjoy happiness

and activities at little to no cost, would relieve

a lot of stress, open some business’s, and create

jobs with my record label that I’m building.

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The definition of staying on your grind and

staying humble is my mentor Rob Schwartz.

Always a few steps ahead, but always

available when needed. I remember the first

time I sat to talk with him; I was amazed with

his attitude towards work, and maintaining a

level of humility. Make no mistake; he is about

his business, but in a way that doesn’t come

off arrogant, or egotistical. Rob is a down to

earth, honest, and hardworking businessman.

Rob Schwartz is owner of WHO?MAG

Multimedia, LLC. WHO?MAG is a company

dedicated to providing High Quality services

to the Urban Entertainment Industry. Rob

first began his journey with WHO?MAG

DVD, which was a digital video interview

series with some of the hottest Independent

and mainstream artists. Rob has created an

avenue for not only music artists, but also

Actors/Actresses, and professional athletes to

connect with their fans. Rob caters to a wide

audience, and is successful at keeping their

attention with his ever growing multimedia

company.

I recently had the pleasure of meeting up

with Rob again to discuss his success thus far,

after our mini mentoring session (basically

me picking his brain about anything and

everything regarding his first initial start

in the music industry), I asked Rob a few

questions about his journey, about his first

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interview, and where he is right now in his business

growth. He gave me some real truth, and some real

advice. The one thing that sticks out in my mind

is when I asked him how he dealt with the fear of

rejection when first starting out. His answer “For

every no, there will be 5 Yes’s!” I love it!!

Rob’s passion for music and specifically hip-hop has

transcended into a successful business that reaches

audiences nationally, as well as internationally. A

man with such a great vision, and such great suc-

cess, is still courteous, modest, and respectful to his

fans. Rob currently hosts a very successful Artist

Showcase which features WHO?MAG distribution

clients.

full video interview coming soon to youtube channel stay tune !!

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Cue (thehiphop) or Bri△NIs an upcoming hiphop artist. Born in Washington DC

raised in Illinois and Maryland respectively, Cue gained

an interest in hiphop at the age of 10. He didn’t begin

to write and record music until the age of 14. Cue is

currently serving as an active duty soldier in the US

ARMY. He uses down time pursuing a career in music.

His music stands apart as is not so much about bling

and flash as it is about real life and deeper thought

processes. At 24yrs old Cue has performed in numerous

cities across four different countries and plans to take

his music even further in the years to come. Cue is part

of a Hiphop based collective called “Senior Project”

located in the DMV area of the United States. He

currently lives in Venice Italy.

T2lE: Where are you originally from?

C: My parents were separated so I moved around a lot.

I spent most of my younger years in Frederick Maryland

so I claim that as my hometown; however I spent a lot

of time in Chicago and Richton Park Illinois as a kid.

T2lE: What made you choose music?

C: Music is the only thing that always makes sense to

me. It invokes creation in itself and inspires people to

move forward with whatever tasks they pursuit. To me

music is life.

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T2lE: Where do you get your video ideas from?

C: My videos are usually a mix of fragmented thoughts

and images. This is because that’s how my songs are.

In my mind at least. Very rarely do I make song that

is about one idea or telling one story. It’s a structured

mess. Chaotic.

T2lE: What are your musical influences?

C: Well I grew up listening to a lot of oldies and

alternative rock. I didn’t really “get into” hip-hop until I

was in middle school. I draw influence and inspiration

from all types of music Jazz, classical, rock, house.

T2lE: Give us a little background on your new album?

What was the inspiration?

C: My new Album is called SINS. It’s an acronym for

“Shit I Never Said”. Throughout the tape I’m telling my

listeners things about myself and my life that I have

never reveled before. A couple things that I’ve never

told anyone. So this CD is a lot like a confessional. It’s

straight rapping for me on here. I didn’t do any singing

and kept it 100. The album is set up in two parts. If you

listen to it track for track in order, the album will take on

a new meaning for you.

http://whoiscue.bandcamp.com/yum

soundcloud.com/cuethehiphop

facebook.com/whoiscue

whoiscue.bandcomp.com

cuethehiphop.com (site unfinished but you can still visit)

Contact-

[email protected]

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I Keep God 1st. Founder & CEO of Last

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All Is What I’m about. Hi I’m Kev Ruger,

I’ve been rapping since I was 14 years

old. Born & raised on the streets of North

Philly I found music to be my outlet. In-

fluenced by the likes of Nas, Tupac &

Biggie I begin to write little verses here &

there. But it wasn’t until I took my talent

to the streets where I was cosigned, that

I knew I had something. Ever since then,

I never stopped. With five solo mixtapes

out & a new one on the way in July, &

three others with three different groups I

was in over the years. I think it’s very fair

to say I got work.

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MusiC is everthing we breathMusiC !!

The secret to staying relevant as an indie artist is to continue learning every

aspect of your business. Stay connected to your fan base. Create music. Be

true to your brand. At the same time, be mindful that there’s always room for

improvement. You can learn from trends in the indie music scene – take out bits

and pieces of what makes sense to you. Let your style evolve. Life is ever-changing.

Change with it. To be successful as an underground artist, it’s important to adapt.

* Always keep up to date and evolve with the newest trends in indie music. You

don’t want to reinvent your identity over every passing trend. You do want to look

for ways to constantly improve your music, presentation, and marketing. It helps

to network with other indie artists and continually exchange ideas.

How To stay Relevant as an Indie Artists

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* Interact frequently with your fan base. Develop a close

and personal connection in the indie music scene. This

includes direct communication on your social media. It

also includes keeping an eye on what is said about your

group online. You can learn a great deal this way.

* Understand every aspect of your business. Know what

your brand identity is, what you’re going to accomplish

and how you plan to get there. At the same time, be

open to trying new things and experimenting. With this approach you grow as an indie

artist, and continue to improve your skill set.

* Keep up to date with all of the newest technology and consider how it may benefit you.

Make it your business to research. Do not be afraid to try something new.

Staying relevant will help you to continue reaching a wider fan base and keep the fans

that you already have. In return, your reward will be continued success and

an engaged audience.

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launched as a means to stimulate the idea of cultural

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unity amongst all people through the fusion of

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The main principle of I AM CULTURE is that

cultural differences should not separate us from

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collective strength that can empower humanity.

Wearing I AM CULTURE serves as a beacon

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tyler Perry is also a huge

inspiration

T2LE: Where do you get your musical inspiration?NR: My musical inspiration comes from singing in church and always having a passion for the arts. I was active in ballet, plays, and singing in the choir from age 5 to present.T2LE: Who are your all time favorite artists?NR: I love old school artists because I feel like natural talent had to standout back before technology took over studios. My favorites are Patti LaBelle, Aretha Franklin, Chaka Khan, Phyllis Hyman, Gladys Knight, & Otis Redding. T2LE: How do you feel about the state of Music today, especially how women are portrayed?NR: Honestly, I’m often disappointed by today’s music. I feel like

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lyrics don’t hold any meaning, it’s all about material possessions, & violence. Women are portrayed as nothing less than objects who have to look a certain way & there is little to no respect for them lyric wise. It’s disheartening to me that it’s become so acceptable.T2LE: What inspired you to move to Atlanta?NR: Having gone to college here, I always liked the atmosphere of Atlanta. Tyler Perry is also a huge inspiration to me & I hope to one day work with him. I just felt like the circuit & opportunities are broader here so that’s why I made the move.T2LE: How do you like modeling vs singing?NR: I love singing more than anything, but modeling still puts me in the spotlight to gain exposure. I modeled & directed shows during my college career so it’s still a comfortable space for me. I must say though that I love the flash of the cameras on the runway.T2LE: How old were you when you first started singing, and when did you notice that

you were as great as you are?NR: According to my parents, I started singing at age two before I really even started talking. I realized I could sing at age five when I started in the children’s choir at church. I vividly remember imitating Patti LaBelle in the mirror so I guess when I realized I could powerhouse sing like her is when I started to think, “hey kid, you’ve got something special here”.

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T2LE: I noticed that you don’t sing any negative, or demeaning music, what inspired you to go this route?NR: I would definitely say my upbringing. I was raised not to compromise myself, respect others, & be proud of doing the right thing so I want my music to inspire & enrich lives. I pride myself on not being the norm so I stick to my guns as an artist.T2LE: What is a normal day like for Naomi Rose?NR: A normal day can consist of staying in &

just writing new material or attending casting calls for modeling/acting opportunities, recording in the studio, & searching for opportunities for performances at various venues in Atlanta.T2LE: What other projects can we catch you in?NR: I’ve actually been really busy with modeling lately but I’m hoping to get into some stage play roles within the next few months so I will definitely keep T2L posted on upcoming projects.T2LE: Who is your support system, and just how necessary is it to have a strong one?NR: My mom is my ROCK! She’s been my biggest fan since I used to move around in her belly to Michael Jackson. All of my family & friends in Baltimore, Philly, & New Jersey are very supportive as well. I must also mention my friends Maya & Sylvie in Atlanta who have been ex-tremely supportive with helping me relocate here. It is very necessary to have people like this when you are going after your dream. It’s not easy & some days you want to quit but a strong support system will keep you moving forward.

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Meena is an italian-born artist. She’s currently

studying fashion design in Venice and she

just spent 6 months in London interning for

the very iconic Vivienne Westwood. Since

childhood Meena has always had a passion

for design and a deep interest of styles and

arts from various cultures of the world, thus

allowing her to fuse many different looks

from the globe in to one unique style and also

permitted her to develop a strong personality

despite she grew up in a small proviciale town

of closed-minded. At aged 16 she discovered

photography was another way of artistic

expression and thanks to this new passion,

she honed her taste and skills by first using

herself as a model and then friends. Years later

Meena works primarily as a photographer

at concerts and clubs but at the same time

continuing to cultivate her love for the artistic

pictures and portraits capturing everyday

moments of daily life. Her amalgamation of

photography and design has truly allowed

her to carve out her own niche, expect big

things to come from her!

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C r e a t e d & s e t a p a r t t o f u l f i l l p u r p o s e o n t h e e a r t h …

With over 20 years of musical experience, Nation

Zamar, a Texas native, is an influential force in the

entertainment industry. He has worked creatively

with, both, major and independent talent while

also being featured at numerous venues, those of

which include: The Celebrity Center - Hollywood,

The House of Blues - Hollywood, Beverly Hills

H.O.M.E. Jazz Cafe, and other venues in the US.

Nation Zamar is a “Creator of Music, Artist (in every

aspect), Model, Actor and young entrepreneur.

Known for his uplifting spirit, unique and charismatic

style, he continues to be a beacon of light in any

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and every situation. His highly anticipated EP,

entitled: “Moving Forward - Vol. 1: Love & Life” set for

summer 2014 release, are testimonies (in song form),

speaking of both personal struggle and spiritual

triumph. His business is his career, his career is his

life, & his life is his ministry.

Nation Zamar…

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T2lE: Can you give us a little bit of history

behind your musical background?

nZ: According to my mother, I was singing and

“humming” before I could crawl, walk or talk. I

have a musical family so I was surrounded by

music all of the time. Also, both my grandmother

and mother are/were singer-songwriters,

musicians and musical/choir directors and

since I was always with my mother, she was the

epitome of “how it’s done!”. Music was all I knew.

Around the age of 3, I remember singing in front

of large crowds at church programs, concerts/

musicals, etc. If I didn’t have a crowd I would,

either, get peoples attention and have them

listen to me sing or pretend that I had a crowd of

people watching me. I, also, remember traveling

and singing at various venues around the U.S.

(ie. prisons, national conventions/conferences,

concerts, celebrations, etc.) and, like they say,

the rest is history.

T2lE: Which do you love more, Singing, or

music production?

nZ: That is a hard one because both singing

and musical production are very fulfilling, but in

different ways. Singing is, in many cases, very

personal, whereas musical production is not

as personal. Although people can use both to

express/communicate what they desire, singing

would be my choice of expression. Being a

singer is like you having your own custom-

made instrument, that you’ve taken time to

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mold/design, and being able to play it any and

everywhere, at any given time.

T2lE: When did you get your first start musically?

nZ: Around the age of 3. I remember always

volunteering (or being randomly selected) to sing

a solo in every choir I was in, whether it was a

community choir or a church choir. At times, because

I was so small, they would put me on a box so that

I could be seen by the audience. I, also, remember

traveling and singing with my mom and various

choirs she would direct/lead. I was with her 24/7.

T2lE: Who are your favorite artists?

nZ: I enjoy and respect a wide variety of artists.

My all-time favorite is Ms. Lauryn Hill and she has

been ever since I was 5yrs old. I was finally able

to meet and speak with her, at her Valentine-Day

concert at the Hollywood Palladium, 2 years ago

and at that moment, I realized why she was my

favorite artist of all time.

T2lE: What is your favorite thing to do musically?

nZ: That is, also, a difficult question. It is difficult

considering all I do concerning music (ie. sing/

rap, write, producer/arrange/compose, multi-

instrumentalist, vocal coach & teacher, etc.).

If I had to pick one thing, it would be singing

background for other great artists. That is my

favorite thing to do, musically. It feels great being

on one accord, with other vocalists, supporting

another artist.

T2lE: What is your first song you ever sang in

front of a live crowd, and how did it feel?

nZ: If my memory serves me correctly, it was,

“Silver & Gold” by: Kirk Franklin. It was a duet

with my aunt, Pollie Latimer, and we would sing

at various venues/churches, near and far. I recall

singing that particular song, often, at my home

church (at the time), “St. Paul Baptist Church” in

Oxnard, CA. I was, often, very nervous/shy and

still am to this very day, lol.

T2lE: When did you know that you had a musical

gift?

nZ: When I was much younger, I actually

thought everyone had a musical gift. Maybe

that was because I was surrounded by music

at home, church, school, friends & family, family

gatherings, etc. Music was all I knew and since

I have a musical family, we still, to this day, tend

to burst into song at the most random times.

T2lE: Where are you currently located, and are

you looking to travel?

nZ: I am located in Los Angeles, CA. Yes! I would

absolutely love to travel more than I already

have. For some time now, Dubai has been a

place I’ve wanted to go, for business and music.

Such an innovative place, from what I hear, and

I love the scenery, from what I see in pictures/

videos.

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NATION ZAMAR

[Zamar Entertainment Group | Zamar Soundzzz]

1.936.240.0123

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T2LE: where are you located, and have you always been there?

K: Im located in Phila & I have not always been here I was in da ATL for a few!

“S/O to my hommies in da ATL”.

t2Le: Who are your musical influences?

K: I grow up listening to Eric B & Rakim, Slick Rick & A number of Classic Rappers.

But my shit is Eric B & Rakim

T2LE: What/who is 5th Quarter productions?

K: 5thquarterproductions is a production company ran by myself & Maalik. We

produce all types of music from Pop, Rock, R&B, Hip Hop & more. We also write

music for any artist, mix & master as well.

T2LE: Do you also produce beats, and songs?

K: Yes I also produce the music on “Up close & personal as well along with Maalik _J

T2LE: How long have you been producing/rapping?

K: I have been written music at a young age about 13 years of age. Producing came

along after that cause i could not find anyone to make me beats when i was young

so around 15 years of age.

T2LE: What are you looking to accomplish through your music?

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K: I would like people to be moved & to touch people and inspire they throw music

and words & to help people as I can & know how too.

T2LE: Where have you performed?

K: I performed at the Dell East, Various spots in the tri-state area In NYC & more.

“I want to Thank Kenyotta & Time 2 Live Ent. for allowing me this opportunity.”

https://www.facebook.com/kapano.5thquarterproductions

https://twitter.com/5thquarterBeats @5thquarterbeats

http://www.datpiff.com/Various-ArtistsKapano-

5thquarterproductions-Presents-The-Booster-Club-mixtape.415141.

html

This is a mixtape The Booster Club I wrote & produce with another

guy we had a fall out so I kept the company going and moved on. This

Features Various Artists:

Kapano,Danny Newport,Ron Dash,Dre,Tron,Benzi Baby,Chef Boyer D

The mixtape is crazy hot.

Now up to date is Kapano “Up close & personal” just to touch base

on things that I seen & have been throw & life as I see it. All songs

written by Kapano MY STORY, MY LIFE “UP CLOSE & PERSONAL Prod.

5thquarterproductions S/O to everyone who help out this in the

makein @therealKapano @maalik_J 4 Beats 5thquarterproductions.

com production by @therealKapano & @Maalik_J @5thquarterbeats

One that I really like is “Fast Forward” Feat: Ice & Jurmma

http://www.datpiff.com/KApANo-up-Close-personal-mixtape.536450.

htmli have been making beats for a few years now about 12 on and off but

if any artist needs beats/music you don’t have to

go far!

http://www.soundclick.com/bands/page_music.

cfm?bandID=1159019

@5thquarterbeats Where da music is made!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIUivNxYGjU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qm8bAOnKWiw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuSvDoS_7yM

https://soundcloud.com/kapano

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Marquis “ScooterBoi” Hunt is a rising star for Minneapolis

Minnesota. .with nothing but true Artistry from top to bottom

with his fresh style and sound he is quick to stand out. He has

been on the Midwest music seen for about 7 years and has been

working extremely hard. With his new Ep on the way #FKNC =

Free Knowledge No College 8 Dope tracks and GREAT video’s

to go along this Ep is a must have... He is currently traveling the

Midwest trying to spread his wings and voice. . Keep your eye on

him he has something big for us all...

ScooterBoi

T2LE :How long have you been rapping?

SB: I’ve been doing music 7 years...

T2lE: What is the music scene like in MN?

SB: Lol there really is no scene here. . Crabs in a bucket. . No

market no support. .honestly sad but true.

T2LE: What is your musical inspiration?

SB: LIFE itself is my ONLY inspiration

T2LE : Tell us about your clay designs?

SB: #DopeCutClay is a line I started about a year ago...

handmade hand painted Custom Clay art one of a kind pieces.

T2LE: What was the inspiration behind starting your clay

designs?

SB: I’m and all around artist and a real jewelry maker this

was just another branch of me expressing my artistry and going back to what I do BEST

T2LE: Where can we purchase your clay designs?

SB: You can email me at [email protected] website is officially in the works

T2LE: List 5 of your favorite artists?

SB: 2Pac, Big L, Big Daddy Cane, LL cool J, Nas

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Instagram: ScooterBoimusic Www.Facebook.com/realscooterboi

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When you start out as an independent

artist, the freedom that comes with it is

often difficult to trade in even when the

opportunity presents itself to switch over to

mainstream music. It’s certainly difficult to

say no to mainstream music and the perks

that come with it: recognition, record sales

and wide spread marketing and distribution.

But it does come at the expense of the artists’

creative freedom in many cases.

The diversity that indie music showcases

goes beyond the terrain that mainstream

music explores. Indie rock artists do rely

on mainstream labels from time to time to

distribute their albums while retaining their

autonomy. This works well for both sides as

indie artists can continue to explore fresh

sounds and subjects, while mainstream

labels establish the niche for them. It also

lays the foundation for mainstream artists

working with them to diversify and evolve.

The internet and growth of digital technology

has presented quite a few challenges to

the music industry. But of the two, indie

artists remain the least influenced by these

challenges. Digital platforms are in a way a

better platform for indie artists to reach out

and gain recognition. While it means poor

record sales for mainstream artists, it means

better marketing for indie artists allowing

them to take their music directly to their

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Revolutionized in the UK and the US, indie

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grunge, alternative rock and indie rock. Their

philosophies synchronized into one effort:

to remain true to the music, continuously

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Whether it’s the Arctic Monkeys or Demi

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The Importance of Marketing as an Indie Artist

To gain an audience an Indie artist needs to

learn about marketing. On the bright side,

you don’t need to wait to be discovered.

You don’t need a major label to take you

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* Build a website - This is a must. It should

include biography, samples of your music,

and upcoming tours and activities for the

indie music scene.

* Social media – Be interactive with your

soon-to-be fans on social media. The most

popular platform for underground artists

is YouTube. Don’t limit yourself. Facebook

gets a lot of traffic. Engage your visitors by

posting samples of your music, upcoming

events, and hold contests and giveaways.

their strength to explore their options individually.

Where indie music stays constant and true to its

soul, never marred by the stick-with-the-tried-and-

tested ideology, mainstream artists are sometimes

herded with their music to ensure success.

What started out as underground music has now

takers in every city and country across the world.

Record labels and producers look for indie groups

to partner with mainstream artists on tour to boost

ticket sales. At the end of the day, it’s the local

support that makes indie artists what they are –

musicians closer to home and closer to the social

elements wonderfully brought out in their music.

Name the file with a popular group in your genre

or style, and add a question mark after it. For

example, “Unreleased Eminem?” Include the

real band name and the URL to your website in

the file. illegal downloaders will distribute your

song everywhere, and you will be discovered

by a new audience.

* Reviews - Many Indie music sites would be

interested in reviewing your music. A few

examples would be IndieMusicReviewer.com,

IndieMusicDigest.com, TheEqualGround.com,

Pitchfork.com, and MusicEmissions.com

* Align yourself with a nonprofit – help a

charitable organization while gaining publicity.

You can offer to give a portion of your proceeds

to a worthy cause.

* Network with other Indie Artists - Sell your

music directly to the public and interact in

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OurStage.com, OurWave.com, and Artists.MTV

What are you waiting for? Get out there and

market. Create the kind of music that you find

inspiring and let everyone know about it.

If you think you can get your message out in

140 characters or less, Twitter is a good site to

add to your arsenal.

* Press release – You can send out a press

release online. This should cover your

biography, contact information, music demo,

and interviews.

* Distribute your music worldwide - There are

several ways in which you can go about this.

Two websites that will accomplish this for you

are Tunecore and CDbaby. With both you can

have your music distributed to major players

like iTunes. They have up to 95+ distribution

partners. As the name indicates, CDbaby will

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It’s a great way to quickly get your music all

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* Radio Stations - Promote your Indie music

to radio stations. radiodirectx.com offers to

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members.

* Sneaky trick – “Leak” one of your singles.

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