Meet Upcoming Hip-Hop Artist:
Leek
Leek
Biography Excerpts:
"Malik Parker- Hill aka Leek, was born December 8, 1986 in a Northside neighborhood of Philadelphia PA. He grew up in a single parent home in the inner city, one of 9 siblings. As the one of the younger children, Leek looked up to his older brothers who were into hip hop and rap in the early 90's. Some of his early influences were LL Cool J, Rakim, Run DMC, The Wu-Tang Clan, Rob Base and Kid n Play.
Leek and YNR have Opened for artist like Bay area Legend Yuk Mouth and Savage, and has featured on coast2coastmixtapes Vol. 90 along with artists T.I and J.Cole. Recently Leek has been working on a solo project with Indie Labels Concrete Office and Unkockable Ent. He can also be found hosting a local television program based in Salem Oregon called 'In The 503.'"
Our exclusive interview with Leek:
MP: Leek, please introduce yourself as an artist to the audience here at The MC Magazine and abroad.
L: What up yaw? My name is Leek aka "Charlie French." I bet your wondering where the Charlie French came from… It’s actually my alter ego, the smoother side of Leek. My team is Cypher Music Group and Concrete Office back on the East Coast (what up Henny!) My manager’s name is Bernard Powell, or “Pro” as I call him.
MP: When did you know that music was something that you wanted to make more than a hobby?
L: When I realized I can really move the crowd. I performed live with Marques Houston at the Barracuda. There were about 1,500 people there, and the crowd’s reaction to our performance really hit me and changed my outlook on music and making it a career. I began to realize that I can take it all the way so I started taking my music seriously and began treating it like a business, and started to create my image and brand.
MP: The Music industry is very competitive, what separates you from your competitors?
L: The music industry IS very competitive! I think what separates me from others on the local scene is that I really take what I do seriously, and I love just being myself. The music I make is me.
MP: What is your favorite part of doing music?
L: My favorite part of doing music… I’d have to say my favorite part of creating music would have to be the connections I make with the fans and seeing people vibe and relate to my music; whether I’m performing, or driving around with my boys and seeing them Maxxin out to my songs.
MP: Have you worked with any prestigious names so far? If so, who?
L: I sure have! I've worked with and opened up for numerous artist; Bone Thugs ‘N’ Harmony, Plies, Lloyd, Kirko Bangz, Kid Ink, The New Boys, Yg, Nipsey Hussle, Too Short, Yuk Mouth and Savage all in this past year.
MP: What is your greatest accomplishment so far that you're most proud of?
L: Well, definitely one of my greatest accomplishments would have to be opening up for Bone Thugs ‘N’ Harmony at the Roseland Theater in Portland. The show was sold out. The hypest crowd I’ve seen so far! After the show I had the opportunity to kick it with the guys and they’re legends in the game. That was definitely something special to me, like a personal milestone. And being in the green room and having people come down for the meet and greet with Bone Thugs and hearing them ask "Where's Leek at? I want to get a picture with him and an autograph!" That really humbled me. I’m thankful and grateful for everything that comes my way and this would have to be one of the greatest accomplishments of my life.MP: Where can people find your music?
L: On my reverbnation page, my fan page on Facebook, Datpiff.com, HotNewHipHop.com, Just type "Leek Da Barber" into Google and all pops up. I’m featured on like coast2coastmixtapes Vol. 91 on a song called ‘Fli Boi’ Ft. Francheyez. You can search "Black and White Rose Vol. 1" on Datpiff to download my collab mixtape with Rose City Gang. I’ve also got lots of stuff on YouTube.
Stay connected with Leek here:
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Meet Featured Artist:
Ron Dash
Your Name: Ronald Samuels
Artist’s Name: Ron DASH
Artist’s Age: 29
Artist’s Location: Philly
Featured song: "Forever Thru the Music"
Song Streaming & Download Link: http://soundcloud.com/rondash
Producer of Song: Danny Newport @DIDDY_NEWPORT
Brief song description: Dance music mix of rap and pop
Artist’s Facebook Fan Page: samuelsrepublic.com
Artist’s Twitter Page: @samuelsrepublic
Biography:
"Ron Dash music is new fresh different old new rap pop indie dance boom. Every track has a supermodel hanging from its arm while boarding private helicopters transporting the party from rooftop to rooftop. Ron Dash’s tunes inspire celebration, good energy jams you can put on at any time of the day and get lost in. His melodies embody good company, great experiences, strong personalities and stronger drinks.When Ron isn’t in the studio mixing jams, he is photographing awesome people and things. He first started recording with Danny Newport and Kapano at 5th quarter productions in 2011. He was featured on the Booster Club mixtape with such songs as Dash with Me, Famous and Ole Voila. He also made an appearance on tune Cardigan with Danny Newport and DRE. He is currently working with several producers in the Philadelphia Area and on an EP named Disco Eclipse."
Check out more music from Ron Dash on Soundcloud.
Ron Dash has also been featured here:
- http://jerkmag.wordpress.com/2012/10/27/artist-you-should-know-ron-dash/
- http://soundkrazyentertainment.blogspot.com/2012/10/featured-artist-ron-dash.html
- http://saynomo.com/videos/ron-dash-samuelsrepublic-gold/
- http://www.bmsradiochicago.com/2012/09/24/gold-ron-dash/
- http://www.frequency.com/video/gold-ron-dash-x-commonwealth-proper/49747656
- http://www.triplehq.com/owk-ft-ron-dash-wild-life-samuelsrepublic/
- http://www.vladtv.com/blog/125214/dash-with-me-ron-dash-official-music-video-samuelsrepublic/
- http://p3entertainmentllc.blogspot.com/p/dmv-profiles.html#RonDash
- http://theredfordclub.blogspot.com/2012/10/ron-dash-dash-with-meofficial-music.html
- http://the3girlsphilly.blogspot.com/2012/06/ron-dash.html
- http://thewarehous.blogspot.com/2012/06/music-video-ron-dash-samuelsrepublic-x.html
- http://www.beatsandmics.com/Ron-Dash-DASHole.html
- http://msslimpromos.blogspot.com/2012/10/gold-ron-dash-x-commonwealth-proper.html
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjV7y_Z0fK8
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEaQA6uif1c
Thank you Ron Dash for the submission. The best of luck to you in your musical journey.
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I had the pleasure of interviewing Miss Raven Chanel (@_RavenChanel) aka Sexy Rebel, the host of the Get Down Radio show of Atlanta, GA. Read the exclusive interview below:
MP: How did this get started as the host of the Get Down Radio show of ATL?
RC: The show was already in place when I came on board. I met DJ Al through a mutual friend. We had a small meeting and I was asked to host the show. The producer and other staff came up with a working platform and format and we went from there.
MP: Ya'll really do get DOWN on the show, and talk about anything and everything, is that why the show has its title? Is that what keeps its viewers interested?
RC: That is exactly why the show has its title. The fact that we are Internet radio gives us a little more freedom to discuss and go into detail on topics. Our guest also keep the show very interesting we get them involved in our topics as well and try to get them to open up about our topics.
MP: On average how many viewers do you have?
RC: We have a great fan base and support system. Our viewers come from all over and all have different opinions. We have a large number of independent artists that watch our show as well as other people in urban entertainment.
MP: Are you the only host, do you have co-hosts, and guest hosts?
RC: I am not the only host. Phat Cheeks and Snapshot assist me with running the show. Phat Cheeks has a background in music management and always gives his honest opinion with humor. Snapshot has a background in videography and is very straight forward when giving his opinion but is also entertaining. The chemistry is great. We have has guest host such as celebrity chef Shane Michaels to sit in with us sometimes. Our DJ's make guest appearances as well.
MP: What is your favorite part of hosting the Get Down Radio show?
RC: There are so many great things about hosting this show. I would have to say one of the best parts about hosting the show is getting to meet and talk with up and coming independent artists. Getting to hear there new projects first and seeing them perform live. It's pretty cool to watch stars being made.
MP: Have you worked with any prestigious names so far? If so, who?
RC: We've had so many great guest. As I mentioned before chef Shane Michaels from the Real Housewives of Atlanta has worked closely with us. We assisted him with feeding the homeless in downtown Atlanta during the Christmas holiday. We've had music industry expert Kevin Shine on the show to discuss key aspects of making it in the music business. Scotty who is an exciting up and coming artist in the Atlanta area was one of our very first guests. We've also had legendary singer/songwriter Puff Johnson to come by and talk with us as well.
MP: Anything new/exciting coming in 2013 that The MC Magazine can get an exclusive sneak about?
RC: So many exciting things are coming this year for this show. We'll definitely have more great guest and hit music. We are involved with one of the biggest events in Atlanta the Salute the DJ's Awards. This event is in it's fourth year and we are honored to be involved with all the events surrounding the awards. We also have monthly industry mixers showcasing some of the hottest new talent from all over. We are becoming more involved with our community service initiative and are always looking for local charities to network with.
MP: Thank you so much for the interview, Miss Raven! **Any special shout-outs?
Thank you to the entire Get Down Radio staff: Phat Cheeks and Snapshot who host the show along with me, our DJ's DJ Al, DJ Purp, DJ CBo and DJ 1Tyme. Our producers Brandon and B Rich, our engineer Mario and our social network team Alisa and Tonya.
The entire Atlanta Peaches Bikini Basketball Association my teammates and the front office. Be on the lookout for Bikini Basketball this Spring 2013!
Make sure to tune-in to Get Down Radio, in ATL, each and every Sunday at 9pm! > www.getdownradio.com
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Location: Norfolk, VA
Genre: Rap/Hip-Hop/R&B
Lable/Unsigned: Indie
Youtube
TMC: For those who don't know you can you tell the people who Max CarDi is?
MC: Max CarDi is NOT A RAPPER! He is an ARTIST! I feel like their is huge difference between a rapper & an artist. A rappers raps but an ARTIST is more versatile/diverse with their music. I feel like I can create any style & do any genre of music.
TMC: What was is about music that made you want to pursue it?
MC: I've always done music since middle school, playing around freestyling with classmates in classrooms & locker rooms. I just never took it serious b/c I was a "sports jock" & planned on pursuing that as my career. When I was no longer able to attend college, music was still there so I took it & ran with it.
TMC: Name some people that you look up to the most when it comes to music?
MC: Honestly, I can't say that I "look up" to anyone but I have a few artists that I like for other reasons than music like Future. Besides his history with drugs I feel like we have a similar story, been through similar situations from what I hear in his music.
TMC: What is your favorite thing about being an artist?
MC: What I like the most is probably traveling, performing & the fans! Its like, I get a high every time I'm on stage that I can't get anywhere else. The combination of being under the lights, performing your own music & rocking a crowd is a amazing feeling.
TMC: You've done a lot of things & worked with a lot of people, can you give us a lil resume?
MC: Well far as artists, I haven't collabed with any big name guys. My last mixtape I worked with Mixtape Monopoly & The Cinematix(DJ SR & DJ Grady) so that was pretty koo. I was a featured performer at Encore 6. Boomman also invited me to his video shoot with Gucci & Pacman, "Man Down" so being in that
was dope too. I have a lot of things in the works that I wont speak on right now you'll just have to stay tuned.
TMC: Biggest Achievement & Biggest Challenge since in the industry?MC: I don't want to say I've really achieved anything as of yet. I know I'm further along than most doing music but I don't like saying everything I've done or saying I achieved something great b/c I don't want to begin to feel content with my position. My biggest challenge isn't really different from any other upcoming artist. Getting my records out & being heard by the mass is always one of the tough obstacles when starting out BUT once you get started it's pretty much easy.
TMC: You've been in the industry a while, what has been the best advice given to you?MC: Always be myself! Make MY OWN music! Build a foundation & brand my name.
TMC: What makes you a unique or different from all the other artists on the come up?MC: I'm me, I'm an artist. I feel like I can do more & do it better than a lot that are on the come up. I understand the business better than most & I'm not afraid to invest in myself.
TMC: What's something people may not know about Max CarDi?MC: Max CarDi is his own manager(for right now) & I still work a regular day job. I'm a amazing chef! Lol
Calling All Independent Artists: We Found you a New Home!
Hi indies! Welcome to your new platform, it's called OurStage, as in OurStage.com. This website is "the new music revolution" where you can "listen to music for free, discover great new independent artists, judge + elevate the greatest," and receive internet radio play and prizes.
OurStage even has a TV Show called the OurStage Panel! Similar, to The Next on the CW, or The Voice on NBC, The OurStage Panel is centered around unsigned artists competing for the grand title, & $5,000 cash, " Pro-produced Live Performance Video and Mentorship with Industry Luminaries."
Whether you are listener/fan, or an independent artist, trying to make a mark in the music, industry, OurStage.com is the place for you!
Here are a few ways to stay connected with OurStage.com:
- Follow them on Twitter: @OurStage
- "Like" their Facebook Fan Page
- Subscribe to their YouTube Channel
- Follow them on Tumblr
- Checkout the OurStage Magazine, which gives you the latest indie music news.
- Click here to read some of the OurStage Success Stories.
-PPM
Jessica "Ladii J" Hensley aka the Graphic Diva is one of the most sought after graphic designers in her state of residence. A native of the Portland, Oregon area, Jessica has created a name for herself in the entertainment and professional integrated
As her business began to grow, Jessica moved closer to the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area, several of her loyal customers reside. Now, working in the graphic design industry, professionally for 4 years, Jessica's name, company brand, All Access Graphics, and her artistic touch are sought after nation-wide. Outside of Portland, Jessica has done graphics for clients in Oregon, California, Washington, Chicago, plus more.
"Graphic design is a creative process—most often involving a client and a designer and usually completed in conjunction with producers of form (i.e., printers, signmakers, etc.)—undertaken in order to convey a specific message (or messages) to a targeted audience. The term "graphic design" can also refer to a number of artistic and professional disciplines that focus on visual communication and presentation." - Wikipedia.com
"Ladii J" The Graphic definitely lives up to and exceeds the definition of the term graphic design. Here are some of her most popular pieces of art:
To view all of Jessica Ladii J's services and passed works, please visit her at www.allaccessgraphics.com or contact her via email at Graphic.Diva@yahoo.com.
Stay connect with Ladii J herself via Twitter. You can also find Jessica on facebook at: Jessica's Facebook.
-PPM