Category: Interviews

Explain who you are for those who may not know 

Yo, the name is Dennis Brewer…Rap and Stage name is DAYONE for those who may not know me, I’m 24 years old and I’m a Hip-hop and RnB rapper. 

Where you from? 

I’m from Sacramento, California also know as City Of Trees known for some of the hottest Bay Area music.

How did you get your start in music?

Getting started in music as rapper in Sacramento, CA is one of the hardest task to take on being the fact that its very competitive, so I had to cultivate my own sound, doing my best to not sound like nobody but myself, taking my problems and turning it into music with no father just a mother, understanding one thing in this music industry its going to take investing in myself and my music to make it work, not much support but hard work and a DREAM.

How long have you been making it?

I been making music Officially for about a year or 2 now but far as making tracks I been doing that for years ever since the foam in the box and the little mic and laptop in the closet.

Who are your influences?

My biggest influences in the music would have to be, Michael Jackson, Tupac, Lil Wayne, E40, Rich Homie Quan, Jay Z, Do Or Die. 

What motivates you?

What motivates me the most is my lifestyle ever since I got the chance to stand up and take control over my life because I grew up with no father, big family and one mom so I watch my mom struggle drugs trying to raise us so now I need something, I have to get something so here I am getting it.

What are you currently working on? 

I’m currently working on filling up my song playlist on Spotify, building more streams daily giving my audience and fans multiple different songs of me from party music to real talk music to good vibes songs gaining attention.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

In 5 years I want my talent to have perfected my way in life and to answer that question where I see my self in 5 years, I’m comfortable with ending up with what ever my talent brings me I trust GOD and my work so I know I’m bound to stumble upon something its just a matter of time but I’m very patient.

What is your opinion on the current hip-hop scene? 

I don’t really have a opinion on the music scene today because every artist has their own work they want to show the world and that’s fair every if their not around for long I just hope they can accept me and my music when i enter the scene.

Anything else you would like to say? 

I would like to say if you like what you hear follow me on Spotify and hear more. Thanks

Social Media Info

IG/ day_1one Facebook Page: DAY 1 YouTube: DAY 1 Channel

Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4KNSOXRqcJ6BcmBb6i6Rr0

iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/only-you-single/1444965540

We got a chance to link with upcoming model/fashion expert Dixon Guido and talked with him about who he is, where he’s from, his influences, and more. Check it out below and be sure to follow him on social media. 

Explain who you are for those who may not know

Hey my name is Dixon Guido but you can call me “G” or “Dior”. I’m 18 and for those who don’t know i’m an Influencer/Fashion Model

Where are you from? 

I’m from Tampa, FL but my ethnicity is Costa Rican and Nicaraguan

What was it like growing up there?

Growing up in Tampa has been awesome, I met my realest homies and the people that will always keep me humble and down to earth. I have nothing but love and support for my city and everyone in It.

Who are your influences?

My biggest influences Fashion wise has to be ASAP Rocky, ASAP Bari, Virgil Abloh, Takashi Pom, Tyler the Creator, James Jebbia, Kim Jones and Nigo. Modeling wise my biggest influences has to be Jay Alvarrez, GullyGuyLeo, Bloody Osiris, Bloody Dior, Lukas Sabbat, Ian Connor and Zack Bia

What exactly do you do?

I’m a buisness man and also a fashion model.

Everyday I hustle and take 3-5 photos for my Instagram with different fits, post once on my main (@dixonguido) and one or two extras on my second (@antiguido) daily and then behind the scenes I market myself thoughtout Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, etc

How did you get into fashion?

I got into fashion around middle school with just sneakers and then in high school I really took it serious, started traveling everywhere, bought a lot of clothes (shirts, shoes, pants) from whatever money I made online at the time and boom I began to have my own style and made a name for myself.

What made you want to get into modeling? 

I got into modeling from the clothes I was able to purchase and so i begain taking photos since I was fortunate enough to travel a lot at the age of 16 and be able to afford what I had because of my popularity on social media. On top of that a lot of people started saying I should model and that’s exactly what I started doing on Instagram and I rolled with it.

How important is social media to your business? 

I grew up on and made all my money from social media so to me it’s a big deal to build my businesses based off of that because it’s what I know I can do to succeed, plus it’s easier to push my brand (@Gvendetta) and myself globally to a bigger audience.

What is your advice to others?

Be yourself and fuck what people think of you.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

In 5 years I see myself successful I’m very confident in what I’m doing and I know I’m destined for greatness.

Anything else you would like to say?

I love all of you and you’ll see/hear more of me very soon I promise you that! Shoutout to my day 1 brother @padre , 2019 is our year!

@DixonGuido

YelloPain links with HipHopsRevival to discuss who he is as an artist, his hit song “Do You Really Wanna Die” ft. Adam Vanhoose, a time he witnessed an overdose, and more.

New interview just dropped Ft Atlanta’s hot new artist’s @OrangeKing26 & @sleepyheadd26. Talking about there newest mixtape ( Real Vs Fake ) Hosted by Holiday Season. Which is flooding the streets. You can find the mixtape on Apple Music & Spotify. The exclusive version can be found on Datpiff, Spinrilla, MyMixtapez, Live Mixtapes.

Akiem Small is a dope artist with a lot of motivation for the future. We got a chance to talk with Akiem and got to know him. Check it out below 

Explain who you are for those who may not know.

I’m a songwriter, rapper and singer who goes by the name of Akiem Small

Where you from? 

Portmore, Jamaica

How did you get your start in music?

When i was 16 and trying to figure out what i really wanted to do for the rest of my life, i’ve noticed whenever i listen to a song i liked, i remix it to make it sound better, all my notebooks would have a lot of song lyrics,metaphors,hooks you name it at the back of my books but when i first went into a recording studio that was the game changer.

How long have you been making it?

it’s been on and off but roughly 6 years

Who are your influences?

J.cole, Biggie Smallz, Wu-Tang, 2pac and Kendrick Lamar.

What motivates you?

I love inspiring people the way my influencers did on me by being that voice of the Hip Hop Community and speaking on topics that a lot of people should be focusing on right now.

What are you currently working on? 

My single Problems is out now, you can stream it on spotify,soundcloud,everywhere but the music video will be coming very soon and my new single intercounty Freestyle will be dropping soon as well.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

Doing what i love, make music and performing to people who supports me and apart of the Hip Hop Community.

What is your opinion on the current hiphop scene? 

People say Hip Hop is dead when it’s not, its evolving and sometimes change is good.

Anything else you would like to say?

Shout out to Hip Hop Revival, keep doing y’all thing for the culture and follow me on all my social medias for the latest updates, bless!

Website : www.AkiemSmall.com

Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/rudebwoykiem/

Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/Yawdieakiem/

Twitter : https://twitter.com/YawdieAkiem

Soundcloud : https://soundcloud.com/user-932162771

 

Have you ever tweeted your favorite rapper, hoping for a response? Jew-Buh has. He actually asked Wale if he could feature on his new album but Wale wasn’t feeling it. We got a chance to sit down with Jew-Buh and get more info on what exactly happened. Check it out below and be sure to listen to his official response track. 

How’s everything been with you?

Been working on my Album since the last time we linked up man. Working hard to make sure it’s perfect as it can get. As an independent artist you have to do everything so that’s what I’ve been doing.

What’s going on with new music?

I just dropped F**k Luv as a lead to my album last week. The album is DONE and will be available everywhere on I-Tunes, Apple Music, Spotify, Tidal and all streaming sites August 17th. Pre-Order is available now on I-Tunes.

Earlier this year you asked Wale to be on his album and he actually responded. Did you expect that?

It was the craziest thing. Wale is one of my favorite artists. Been listening to him since Nike Boots. I got off work late night and I seen him tweet and i was like let me shoot my shot. I didn’t expect anything at all but he responded and i was shook!

Do you think he should have given you a chance?

As a fellow Nigerian brother of course. I know how it is though. Everyone has a fee. You have to pay for people’s time. He’s just someone I looked up to so i thought it was random enough for him to say yes..he curved me in the most humble way “Na. Bless up tho king.”

Did it make you lose respect for him as an artist?

I was hurt at first tbh because this wasn’t my first rodeo. Wale has responded to me on twitter on 3 separate occasions. He’s real engaging on twitter which I respect. I was in class and my phone was blowing up and my friend tagged me underneath Baller Alert’s IG post. This was the first time I truly got support from people that know me saying “You next”. It was a bittersweet moment cause people started realizing I actually make music when i been promoting myself for almost a year.

At the end of the day it was a blessing in disguise though because I got a bunch of support from randoms and gained some fans from it. 35,000 people were creeping my IG man it was crazy!

Do you think you could have killed him on his own song? 

Wale is Rap’s finest. He is the best lyricist in the game. He gets overlooked because his bars go over to many heads. It takes years for listeners to understand. A rap genius if you will. If we ever did a song though I’d try to match his poetic genius. I have a response to him though called “Bless Up King” Coming Out Tuesday. He will appreciate the wordplay 😁

What’s next for you?

I’m working on my next couple projects. Haven’t decided what’s next but for sure I’m still trying to build my fan base. I’m in school still so I guess you can call me a Part-Time Rapper.

Anything else you would like to say?

My Debut album Rich in $pirit is dropping August 17th! I’m the next BIG THING. Coming straight out of Houston, TX. Much LOVE 🏃🏿‍♂️💨💨💨💨💨💨💨💨

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We got a chance to chop it up with OG Kyle B and talk with him about his new project “The Lil Ralph Tape” – check out the full interview below and be sure to stream the project 

How has everything been? 

Everything has been smooth I feel like Im maturing into the industry and I have been patient with my music. I’ve also been changing my perspective on my music and how to approach it.

Talk to us about your tape? 

Well The Lil Ralph Tape is a tape that had came together from experiences I had as a younging and  It show how far I came along as a young mc on his grind.

How long did you work on it?

 It took me 2 months

What’s your favorite track?

 Lil Ralph 1.0

Why is it your favorite? 

Thats the only track I freestyled and the way how the beat hit me it caused me to have a different feeling about the vibe I was going with  and I just went it on it.

Are you happy with the outcome thus far?  

Yes Im thankful for alot right now. Just moving in directions.

Where do you feel like your at in your career? 

I feel that im about to elevate my music and keep coming up with new ideas eventually its gonna turnout how I want to it be.

What’s your future expectations for your self? 

I see myself as an young CEO in the next few years.

Anything else? 

Speak it to Existence.

Twitter Og Kyle B aka Lil Ralph

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Big Shaad is a new artist from DC thats working hard to make a name for himself. We got a chance to link with him for a dope Q&A and got to know more about him and his music. We believe Shaad is next up from the DMV. Be sure to check out his music and stay tuned. Check it out below 

Explain who you are for those who may not know 

I’m Big Shaad, 6God. I’m from Southeast, DC 24thPL, and I’m an 86 America recording artist. My most recent body of work I dropped is an EP called FMFDM on spinrilla.

How did you get your start in music?

Music has always been apart of my life from my grand mother playing her old records to my and my homie bone banging on buckets like we was in a gogo band. I never took rap serious until my cousin starting rapping 

Who are your influences?

Biggie, Big L, Scarface, No Limit, Tupac, Bone Thugs, Jay Z, The Lox, DMX, G Unit, D12 and Smack DVD 

What motivates you?

My family my team and Knowing that you can turn nothing into something all you have to do is stay down work hard.

What are you currently working on? 

I have a new Project on the way, can’t release the name of it yet stay tuned though!

Is music your sole passion?

I love music it’s always been apart of my life and also a way to express myself. A outlet for  the world to hear my struggles, pain, and what goes on good times as well. I’m a hustler/entrepreneur at heart.

What was your inspiration behind your new video “Plug Music”

Plug Music was inspired by everyday life in the streets.It’s people world wide trying run they check up in them trenches.

Can we expect anything from you anytime soon? 

New Project on the way

Anything else you would like to say? 

“Plug Music” out now on YouTube go tune in 

Instagram: @BigShaad86

Trevonchii is a new artist from Forth Worth, TX. We got a chance to chop it up with him and get to know a little more about the man behind the music. Check it out below 

Explain who you are for those who may not know 

Trevonchii aka vonchi aka nigg

Where you from? 

Fort Worth tx

How did you get your start in music?

Man it started with drumming on pots and pans then I ended up playing the French horn in middle school. Going into high school couldn’t play sports and band so I choose sports.

How long have you been making it?

Like actually taking it seriously almost a yr now

Who are your influences?

Life influences definitely my mom and Mimi

What motivates you?

Being happy, I mean what’s money and success without being happy and content with yourself ya know.

What are you currently working on? 

Atm I’m gearing up for my video for Wtp which has gotten me hella fans. People really fw the kid man

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

Building a legacy for my kids and family to eat off of.

What is your opinion on the current hiphop scene? 

I love it man. People say it’s washed up which in a sense I could agree but the numbers are saying something else. Music is art so it’s just another way of expressing yourself. So the fact that pretty much anybody can make music now a days just shows diversity the rap game has come too.

Anything else you would like to say? 

Man love what you do , love the people who deserve love around u and love yourself. That’s what makes life worth it. And go get my mf tape Arcadence

IG:trevonchiii

Twitter:Tre Defon

Fb:Trevonchii

Sc:Trevonchi

Today we bring you a new Canadian artist by the name of Waell. He is a artist with passion. We got the chance to sit down with him and get to know more about the man behind the artist. Check it out below 

Explain who you are for those who may not know

My name is Waell. I am an audio engineer, rapper, and songwriter. I am also of Lebanese descent.

Where you from?

Milton, Ontario. It’s about 30 minutes away from Toronto.

How did you get your start in music?

I started writing the summer going into my senior year of high school. I was having a lot of issues and I couldn’t seem to find a way to find anything to take my mind off of them or to turn my negatives in life into a positive. I ended up progressing and began to have confidence in myself to get behind a microphone and became ambitious from that point on.

How long have you been making it?

For 3 years.

Who are your influences?

My influences are Drake (of course, that’s the 6 god), Partynextdoor, Travis Scott, Belly, Giggs, 21 savage and Amr Diab (an Egyptian Arabic singer)

What motivates you?

Making great music and topping my last song, or my last project every time a new one releases, as well as to see my family back in Lebanon living well and to see lebanon as a country prosper.

What are you currently working on?

Right now, I’m just working on a few singles for the next year, and I’m currently writing my first commercial album, at the moment it is called “Opia”. I’m not sure when I will release it. I’m also working on diversifying myself, making myself more than just a rapper and working into other genre’s such as EDM, House music, Dancehall, R&B and Arabic songs.

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Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

I see myself having graduated university, working on music full-time, having the same ambition to succeed as I started. I don’t want to jump the gun and say ridiculous things like having a million dollar check and a wraith. I know I’m great and so is my music. I will just put my future plans in god’s hands. Whatever happens, happens for a reason.

What is your opinion on the current hiphop scene?

I think it’s more diverse. There’s been a lot of takes on producers making the same beats, as well as the hatred towards mumble rap. But I feel that there are producers that do have a different sound, you just have to look for them, they’re not hard to find. I feel like mumble rap helps diversify the hip hop scene, because it allows the genre to expand as a whole, as well as test us as artists creatively to sound different.

Anything else you would like to say?

I also do write poetry on an app called “medium” you can follow me there as well. My last thought is be a good person, and be yourself unapologetically.

Social Media:

Twitter: www.twitter.com/waellomo

Instagram: www.instagram.com/waellomo

Facebook: www.facebook.com/WaellSound/