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TriLLoGY
Jun 28th
Trilli Trill
Q: I would like to start off by saying thank you for completing this interview for Alert! So, how has life been treating you guys?
Deezy: Well we appreciate your interest! We’re great right about now. Working on new music, new singles, starting to do shows. Everything’s moving in the right direction
Q: I must ask even though I know you have been asked about this song a million times …..Now, that “Do tha Jason Terry” Has been such a success, are there plans to personalize any songs for any other athletes? If so, who?
J King: No .(Deezy laughs)
Q: How long did it take to finish the Album Taking Flight: Volume I and what help develop the concepts for some of the songs on the album?
J King: The recording of Taking Flight took two weeks. We were in our zone! Inspired by kush, tequila and four lokos! Lol!
Q: How would you describe your music and what sets it apart from other southern Hip-Hop?
Deezy: What makes us different is our versatility. We can make dance songs, club bangers, we can get lyrical, make food for thought, make that ridin music, etc. We do it all.
Q: Are there any other projects you guys are working on outside of music?
J King: Yea buddy! We do it all
Deezy: We are also about to work on some club promotions and starting our own label RFI (Run For It) Entertainment with our first artist being my eight year old nephew, Lil TZ.
Q: How long have you two known each other and when did you decide to form Trilli Trill?
J King: It’s a funny story! We were both on the same label in like 03, 04. We were on songs together with other people from the label but never met. The first time we met was a label meeting to see who would drop the 1st solo, me or Deezy.
Q: How is the work divided among you two and how do you manage conflict if any arises?
Deezy: lol! Yea, and I said “I ain’t trying to compete with him, if is either me or him, why can’t it be both?” anyways, it never happened, we left the label, recruited a homeboy from school, and called ourselves Trillogy.
J King: Yea that was in 05. In 08 the third member left for personal reasons. Since Trillogy was a form of three and there are only two of us now, we shortened it to Trilli Trill.
Deezy: We work together. Sometimes I write a hook, sometime he does. Sometime one of us will write it and the other on says it. We both choose beats, concepts and write our own verses. With RFI me and J are co CEO, so we split work 50/50.
J King: We really don’t have much conflict, we good at compromising
Q: If neither of you had began a music career what would you be doing?
Deezy: Maketing
J King: Business Management
Q: Deezy how would you describe yourself in one word? Ready!
Q: Mr. J King what is one word you would describe yourself? Determined!
Dj B NuNN’s new Mix Cd First Class
Aug 1st
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Affyzzle & Triple S
Dec 16th
Affyzzle & Triple S
Q. How did you did you guys start working together? I read in you bio that the two of you met in your home country but can you give more details.
– Affyzzle: Before I met Triple S, I was actually already rapping with some other school friends. I had this program called “Groove Ejay” that we were all using to make beats and rap songs. Then, I believe in 2003, one of my friends introduced me to Triple S as a dude that was really interested in starting working with us. S was not into rapping at the time but he was a huge hip hop fan, his English was way better than ours since it is his second language, and we had exactly the same musical tastes. It was like he was exactly like me, digging the same rappers I like. Next thing you know, the dude was also nice on the mic so from that moment, we started to collaborate. When I graduated from high school, I went to France and he went to the USA but that didn’t stop anything… thanks to internet and msn messenger, we were recording songs together all the time.
- Triple S: That’s what Affyzzle said… For me, everything started when I met Affyzzle in high school, in Abidjan, Cote d’ Ivoire. We had a mutual friend, Big Pat aka “IMmature”, who was part of a group alongside Affyzzle and other members. IMmature introduced me to Affyzzle who gave me a recording software called Ejay. I then burned copies of it and gave it to a bunch of my friends! After we graduated, he moved to France and I to the US. As crazy as this sounds, the distance contributed a lot to the musical chemistry we have now. We would exchange our verses on a beat over the internet on MSN messenger. But it felt like we were recording in the same room!
Q. Have either of you worked on any solo projects?
– Neither of us has.
Q. Are there any other project either of you are working on outside of music?
– Affyzzle: Right now, I’m working on starting a video production / editing company. I have already invested in some equipment and I have shot or edited several music videos for some Canadian and French artists.
- Triple S: We’ve both been on the grind and we have both been to college, I currently work in a Laboratory on cocaine self-administration (laughs) and Affyzzle recently got his Masters degree. By the way, Affyzzle is sick with the editing! He made some of our own videos like “My clip n my 2 techs”, the video for the song “#1” and also “I wanna rock remix”. I used to mess around with clips but nothing like my man! Hit us up if you would like a video shot and edited by our team.
Q. What makes your music different then all the other southern hip-hop?
– Triple S: Despite the fact that we are stationed in Texas, I wouldn’t necessarily classify our music as “southern hip hop”, at least not from the way it sounds or for its content in general. Our beats, rhymes, voices, accents, and subject matters are very distinct and unique; what I am trying to say is you would be able to identify our music in a random playlist with different artists. Affyzzle and I have a unique style in rhyming, emphasized with our accents and the mixing of different cultures.
– Affyzzle: Our music is more diversified. I don’t think that you can tell by listening to our entire project that we are from the south. We are actually switching up our style depending on the beat we are working on. For example, Our “Louis Girl” song doesn’t sound like pure southern hip hop, does it?
Q. How did you come up with the concept for “Louis Girl”?
– Affyzzle: Good question! I was working on another instrumental (“Only U & Me”) when we received the Louis Girl beat so Triple S did a demo on it but he had another theme in mind. So once he was done with the track, he let us hear it and our CEO / manager advised us to think of something sexier and catchier! Next thing you know, Triple S came up with the hook and we felt in love with it!
- Triple S: That’s true, I remember vividly: we were in the middle of the making of TINTIF vol 2. Most of the songs we had so far, were in majority street bangers. Then Guyman (CEO Cle De Sol Ent / General Manager) insisted that we had a touch of sexiness in our music (laughs). Something that wouldn’t be strictly for the ladies but more like a jam, party, chill record, that would still be a street banger. He also insisted on the word “Girl”. That’s when everything clicked; I like girls, I like Louis Vuitton, girls like me and girls like Louis Vuitton and look good in it… How about I write about my dream girl? That’s basically where the concept came from.
Q. When will the next mixtape be released?
– Triple S: We are so ahead of time, it’s like we had a lead start you know! We got enough songs to drop 2-3 mixtapes back to back. We’re just being strategic with it. We are currently promoting Louis Girl the single, available on iTunes. After this, there will be no rest to your ears.
– Affyzzle: Like Triple S said, we’ve actually recorded enough tracks to drop another mixtape but our main focus right now is our single “Louis Girl”. The music video is coming out real soon and we are expecting a lot from this banger, we are counting on all our fans’ support. So all I can say is that the next mixtape will be released in due time!
Q. In the video “I Wanna Rock Freestyle,” both of you seemingly portrays the image of a “street dude.” Is this a reflection of your real lifestyle?
– Affyzzle: Like we are always saying, neither Affyzzle nor Triple S is a gangster. But understand one thing: we come from a country which is known for violence, wars, crimes, corruption and so on. You can google Ivory Coast (or Cote d’ Ivoire) and see it for yourself. We basically grew up in an environment where you get robbed, stabbed and even killed in broad daylight and that’s the reason why even though we’re highly educated, we also have some street attitude!
- Triple S: We are no gangstas or drug dealers; we do not bang any colors besides the green dollar. However, we come from a place where we’ve seen or experienced more than anyone else could imagine. Our country has gone through a civil war and is still going through a major crisis. From our high school burning down to losing homes, friends and family, we reluctantly have been influenced by a lot of pain and hardship. But hey, we cannot keep on talking about sad things we also like the finer things in life like money, cars, pretty women… Things that we didn’t have back then but are fortunate to have now or will get in the near future. But to answer your question, I’d rather consider myself more as a “block dude”.
Q. Do either of you communicate with your fans on social networks such as, Twitter or Facebook?
– Affyzzle: Hell yeah, we are on facebook and twitter. Those networks are important for independent artists like us. Follow me on Twitter @affyzzle, holla at me I will always get back at you.
- Triple S: Hit us up on facebook: www.facebook.com/affyzzleandtriples and follow me on twitter @thisistriples.
Q. Affyzzle: How would you describe yourself in one word?
Loyal
Q. Triple S: How would you describe yourself in one word?
Success
KiLLiNG iS WaCK!
May 8th
Mission:
The mission of Killing is Wack is to promote non-violence among children and young adults and to serve as catalyst for social change by instilling various forms of education.
Goals:
Our goal is to help people create environments in which youth are safe from violence and ultimately contribute to changing the statistics of violence among the youth.
For More Details Visit http://www.killingiswack.doodlekit.com/home
Interview with Paul Wall
Apr 4th
Paul Slayton (born March 11, 1981),[1] better known by his stage name Paul Wall or “The People’s Champ” is an American rapper. He is currently affiliated with Swishahouse Records, having released several albums under the label as well as collaborating with other rappers signed to the label. He was formerly musical partners with rapper Chamillionaire releasing several collaborative albums including the independently released Get Ya Mind Correct. In 2005, he was signed to Atlantic Records and became successful with his major-label debutThe Peoples Champ. Get Money, Stay True followed in 2007.
Q & A
Tell us a bit about your most recent release “Get Money Stay True”?
Well let’s start with the title, “GET MONEY STAY TRUE”. It was our slogan at the Swisha House
for our mix tapes that we used to put out. Its means to get your money, but at the same time to
stay true to who you are. Don’t let success or fame change who you are inside. That’s something
that I’ve taken a lot of pride in being “THE PEOPLES CHAMP”. No musically on the album we have
brought in astar studded cast of featured artists such as Juelz Santana, Trina, Jermaine Dupri and
Lil Keke. Also my group I’m a member of called Expensive Taste. On the production side, we have
Jermaine Dupri, Mr. Lee, KLC, and Travis Barker (EXPENSIVE TASTE). I also really stepped up my
lyrics and subject matter on this album compared to the previous ones.
Give us info on “Expensive Taste”?
The group is made up of myself, Skinhead Rob, and Travis Barker. We all came from different walks
of life and different musical backgrounds but we’ve come together to make history. We started
off as friends and turned something we all loved into a phenomenon. Travis does already of the
production and me and Rob do the rapping. You can download out mix tape for free at www.
expensivetastemerch.com we also have a clothing line to go along with the music, also available at
our website.
You used to do street promotion for Def Jam and No Limit records when you were a
teenager, do you think street teams really do help spread the word?
Yeah definitely if they do their job. Street teams provide visibility at the clubs and malls and really
all over. I used to promote at barber shops, beauty shops, clothing stores, even the gas stations.
Anywhere somebody would go in their average day is where I would promote, and my results
showed for it. Now a days though most street teams tend to promote only at the clubs. But I get
motivated when I see somebody trying something new like I used to do.
Tell us about the Grillz, how did you come to literally be the king of Grillz? You have a
full online jewellery store as well now right?
Interview with Ty-Ro
Apr 4th
Chris (Ty-Ro) Lee, born November 2, 1986, grew up in Columbus, Ohio and was introduced to the music industry at an early age. His father and sister were both in the music business and it was apparent early on that it would be no different for Chris. Chris knew how to perform and move a crowd despite his young age. His first performance was at age 4 at a talent show for Fox 28. After many other performances, Chris soon after got involved with CAPACITY. Capacity, which helped launch the career of nationally known recording group “Fatty Koo”, is a youth arts program that celebrates urban neighborhoods while guiding youth as they discover and expand their artistic talents. Young people, ages 12-19, work with renowned artists and arts administrators to develop a wide variety of arts and related skills. All of these experiences, and many more, have contributed to all that Chris knows about the music business today. After 6 years of making hip hop music, Chris has soaked in the knowledge of some of the best artists in the industry. As a result, he has performed in over 82 shows over the last 4 years. Now at the age of 21, Chris has completed his first mainstream project entitled “My Mission Mixtape Vol.1″ The mixtape is hosted by The Legendary Mix Master Ice from U.T.F.O. The mixtape will be in stores in the Columbus Ohio area April 4 2008. Also availible online April 28 2008.
1. What’s up TY-RO The Young Soulja let the world know who you are and why you are the next big thing in the rap game?
When you are a rapper being lyrical is a big help. You can always follow the new trend because you can adapt to any situation. However there are a lot of talented artist who get big breaks in this music industry and then there are a lot of talented ones who don’t. I think what separates me from the ones who don’t get many opportunities is my method of showing you my talent. I choose to rap about my life, major events that are happening in the world, and about topics other people are too scared to try out. Also, a lot of people encourage their artist to be cocky, but for me, my humility has also helped me. Before I started trying to get my music out I reached out to those who were already doing big things in this industry and I asked for help and guidance. That lead to me getting new producers, better engineers, more DJ and radio support, more performances, and opportunities like the one I got on my mixtape with Mix Master Ice. It’s like he says…”Without the old, there could never be the new”-Mix Master Ice.
2. I notice that your first major mix cd which is hosted by the legendary Mix Master Ice is called “My Mission” what is your mission?
My Mission is to show that in rap or in any kind of music you can show your own personality and make it popular. You don’t have to rap about what the record exects are saying is the money maker right now. If you are from the streets, bring that to your album. If you are a believer in Jesus Christ ,bring that to your album. If you are laid back or energetic, bring that to your album. Whatever it is that makes you who you are, paint the picture for us in your music. You’d be surprised what people like.
3. I know that you have to grind hard to make a name for yourself in todays rap game and have a lot of support, so how do you feel about the support that you recieve from your city?
Columbus Ohio is a city that is hungry to have another artist come from here and land a major deal. As soon as I started getting my music out to more and more people here, I could start to feel the love. When I only had a small circle of friends that heard my music the love was there, but not as evident as it is now. I think the reason for that is because there are so many talented artist here that are grinding hard to make it in this industry just like me. But when the mixtape came out, the posters went up, the website dropped, the shows started picking up, and the radio started playing my tracks…I couldn’t go anywhere without getting a congrats along with a small pep talk to go with it. My point is that you can tell my city is ready to support there next big artist. Somebody is just gonna have to fill that spot first. And after they do, since all the hot artist in Columbus pretty much all know each other, you would think they would go national and rep C-O hard and never forget to come back home and spread the wealth. I mean the south got the rap game on lock…but it had to start with one person first right??? I think the midwest has the same amount of talent in order to have there era in the game as well. Hopefully I can be that artist. That’s my goal. So thanks to all my fans who called the radio station and showed love, dropped e-mails, bought a mixtape, and anyone who just listened to me at all. My city keeps putting so much gas in my tank…I ain’t got no excuse not to move forward.
4. As of today in early 2010, How do you feel about the rap game?
I feel like the rap game is wide open right now. It’s starting to get too hard to keep up with everyones new album or mixtape now. With so much talent in the industry, underground, and independent it’s hard to keep up with everyones newest project now. I think this is a good thing. You got a lot of different categories of rap now and that just shows how important this music actually is to the world. You got snap music, gangsta rap, trap music, gospel rap, r&b/rap mix, the more lyrical artist, and the entertainment/dance type artist. IT’S CRAZY! But with so many people tryna get in the door and make it big with this rap, it’s making everyone have to step their game up. Every year someone raises the bar.
5. When you were younger, who influenced your rap career?
My father and sister were both in the music business so I was introduced to it at an early age. My sister was in a group called the “Kandy Rappers” most known for their positive messages, performing for Barbara Bush at Ameriflora, and their involvement with Fox 28. And my dad was in a group called “DeAmor Da Funk” most known for their hit single “A Friend Of The Heart.” —written by my dad Ernest Lee and “God Makes The World Go Round”.
My biggest influence to rap came from the group Kriss Kross. I wanted to be just like them when I was little. And when I was in high school I used to get in freestyle battles all the time. But after I had been rapping for some years, I got another boost of motivation from CAPACITY. CAPACITY, CAPA’s youth arts program, celebrates our urban neighborhoods while guiding youth as they discover and expand their artistic talents. Young people, ages 12-19, work with renowned artists and arts administrators to develope a wide variety of arts and related skills. —(ecapacity.org) (This is the same organization that helped the nationally recording group “Fatty Koo” get started)
6. Who is TY-RO’s top five rappers of all time?
Tupac, Biggie, Big L, Jay-Z, and Lil Wayne not in any order,,,
7. Where do you see your rap career in 5 years?
In 5 years I see myself either with a major record deal, or being a part of an independant label that I am on as a artist and a writer. I want people to come to me the way everyone goes to Neo to write them a hit song. I feel that I have an extrodinary talent in hearing a story, or taking an emotion or situation and then putting it to a beat. I feel that I have been able to make those same vibes come out through the music the same way they would if you were actually in the situation I’m rapping about. Hopefully in 5 years the name Ty-Ro will be an international name and not just a local name that is becoming a national one, like it is now.
8. What major artists and producers do you look forward to working with in the future?
Ludacris, Musiq Soulchild, Bone Thugs In Harmony, T.I. , Kanye West , Rihanna, Chris Brown, Bow Wow, Pharell, Outkast, Lil Wayne, Nas, Lupe Fiasco, LL Cool J, Rick Ross, Mario, Alicia Keys, Janet Jackson, T-Pain, Q-Tip, Mariah Carey, Robin Thick, Pink, Akon, Leona Lewis, Beyonce, Jay-Z, Jamie Foxx, Twista, Eminem, Gnarls Barkley, Pit Bull, Justin Timberlake…
TOO MANY TO NAME!!! -I love to work with other talented artist.
9. Where can people find your music?
youtube.com/ytsoulja
myspace.com/tyroyoungsoulja
And also if you enter Ty-Ro (Young Soulja) in your search engine…
youtube.com/ytsoulja
yahoo.com
google.com
facebook.com/614soulja
myspace artist search
wemix.com
ilike.com
ourstage.com
…just search “Ty-Ro” on any of these sites
My own itunes and tunecore pages will be up soon
10. Do you have any last words you want to express to the world?
THE MIXTAPE IS HERE !!!
First album will be out soon…”The People’s Choice”
The Men@Work CD release is scheduled for 2010 (Soulboyee Records)
Hustle and Hunger Vol.1 release will be late 2010
You can cop Ty-Ro’s “My Mission Mixtape Vol.1 @ “The Remix (888-852-0296)
If you are not in the Columbus Ohio area it’s availible online too…if you cannot get it for ANY reason email me and i’ll get it to you cmlsoulja@yahoo.com
I’m in the process of going from a local artist to a national artist so just keep checking back on the site…i’m always on my grind, I DON’T SLEEP ANYMORE!!! I’m tryna get on more radio stations, websites, dvds, cds, and in more stores and venues. God has blessed me to be able to work with a great team and it’s only a matter of time before I make the transition.
PEACE !
