Category: Interviews

Explain who you are for those who may not know

Don Pablito, the Gangster from Jamaica Queens, Lyrical Giant. Realest rapper in the game.

How did you come up with your name?

The admiration for the biggest drug dealer in history. Don Pablo Escobar

Where are you from?

South Jamaica Queens

How did you get started in music?

Hip hop culture is my environment, i didn’t have to go far. Growing up on my block you had to be nice at whatever it is you claimed to be doing. I was putting words together at 10 years old.

Who are your influences? 

LL Cool J, Nas, BIG, Jay, Camron, Snoop, 2Pac

How would you describe your sound? 

New York Purified

Where do you find your motivation?

Waking up wanting more in life. Seeing my family rich is what motivated me.

What are you currently working on?

Making the best music i can. Building my brand and label Black Mrkt Commission

What’s your goals?

Becoming the biggest representative for NYC and the West Coast

Anything else you’d like to say? 

BiggieJiggaDon album is out now!

BIO
DON PABLITO’s music is suffused with his story, his struggles, and especially his triumphs. Born Kashif Dove in South Jamaica Queens during the height of the 80’s crack epidemic, DON’s upbringing was anything but easy: both parents were incarcerated before he turned 18, and his efforts to pull himself out of the trap, though largely successful, led to repeated run-ins with New York law enforcement. Deciding that he needed a change of scenery, DON switched coasts and relocated to South Central LA, where he began to focus on his music career in earnest. Collaborations with Jay Rock (TDE/Interscope) followed, and he began releasing records under the name “All Over Chief”. DON  released SUMMER OF CHIEF to critical acclaim and followed up his success with SUMMER OF CHIEF 2, in which he traded bars with A$AP Rocky on “BAKING SODA” and Dipset’s Jim Jones on “BOILIN.” The DON even received a co-sign from lyrical heavyweight Jadakiss. However, DON’s success was short-lived. Police raided his trap house and he was again arrested for selling heroin–but this time, he spent time behind bars. DON PABLITO has since returned to his bicoastal life and completely dedicated it to music. With the release of BIGGIE JIGGA DON, he promises to return hip-hop to the feel of classic records like Ready To Die and Reasonable Doubt.  DON’s music is raw, gritty, and emotional but most of all, it is real. Prepare yourself.

Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/realdonpablito/

What have you been up to lately?
i been up to building  Lil rap fan base and dropping video every Sunday.

How’s everything going so far for 2021 musically?
2021 open up to a good year looking more to work with top musician

What are you working on currently?
working on a new ep Lex block coming in april

Where do you see music taking you this year?
far near the top because I stand out.

How’s everything with the label?
we got two new models and a video guy signed under the label now so more work.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItZbcqOhTw0

Anything else you’d like to say?
s/o my block Lexington and my boy mufasa for staying real and having my back and love my brother MOA for starting this swerv shit with me in 2013

Follow on IG: https://www.instagram.com/p/CLSEa0wnnac/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

We recently chopped it up with upcoming artist KRISÉAN WOODS and got to know a little more about his background and who he is as an artist. Check out the full interview below:

Explain who you are for those who may not know
Well for those who may not know my name is KriSean Woods. I am an American Singer, songwriter & actor from Atlanta, Ga hailing my way through the industry with my super smooth R&B touch. 

How long have you been doing music?
It’s crazy that I have not been doing music of my own until I landed my first feature with Tiffany Evans of year 2020. I have to thank my friends and my family for pushing me to do my own thing. 

Who are your influences?
Some my musical influences I would have to say El Debarge, Usher, Eric Bellinger, Jacob Latimore & Trey Songz 

Where do you find your inspiration?
My everyday life. The past experiences I’ve been through & I also put into place what my fans and supporters can relate to as well. 

Tell us about your new single “Energy” – how did it come about?
I’m sure everyone can relate to this lol but I came up with Energy just from another experience. I was at a bar and I kept making eye contact with someone and you ever just know when someone wants you just from eye contact. Well, I could literally feel this person Energy from across the room and I wrote a song about it and there we have it. My first song was about Energy. It’s literally in everything 

How much time do you spend in the studio?
Man, I’m in the studio at least twice a week. So I’m always working. 

What’s next for you?
I’m going to keep following up with big singles.  But for sure I’m going to be dropping an Album real soon. 

Anything else you’d like to say? 
I just wanna say that for anyone that has a dream and a goal. Stick to it and watch who you bring around you and in your circle. Some people are only your friend just because of what you can offer and knowing that you are going to be great. Once you cut those squares out your circle you will go so much further in your career. If my fans could take one thing from me I would want them to remember to Always follow your dreams, it only takes that ONE time for that ONE person to see YOU & tell you that you have what it takes to take over the world

Email: bookingkriseanwoods@gmail.com 

Instagram: @kriseanwoods

Twitter: @kriseanwoods 

Facebook: /iamkriseanwoods

Explain who you are for those who dont know

I’m a 17-year-old Hip-Hop artist born in England and raised in the city of Bristol. I go by the name ‘dylhutch’ and have been making music for just over a year. I have been writing since the age of 12.

How did you get into music?

From a young age, I was brought up listening to a wide range of music from mainstream Pop to Hip-Hop, from Camila Cabello to Kid Cudi. However, my music is heavily inspired by artists like Juice WRLD, and The Kid Laroi who has only recently come into the international spotlight. I have always been invested in them, and I have always appreciated their music and views on the world.

What are you working on?

I recently released my debut independent 13 track album ‘Stuck With Me’ which I spent the final few months of 2020 working on. I push my emotions out to the world in the way I feel most comfortable, through music. Nobody is alone, and I hope the emotion I bring to my music helps my listeners realise that. I released a 3 song EP in July, titled ‘Attachment OD’ and after all the support I knew I had to expand the project into a full album. My favourite track from the album would be ‘Catastrophe’. The song was made last minute after my long-term relationship ended. The second verse was a freestyle I spontaneously performed in my car with my mates while we were discussing which artist would fit most appropriately for a feature. I ended up using my freestyle instead when everyone fell in love with the preview. The album is heading towards 100,000 streams across all platforms within a month of release, and with the support I’ve received, along with the opportunities I’ve embraced since the album, it is definitely set to be a success.

Are you planning anything big for 2021?

Currently, I’m planning a few months of multiple single releases of my best work yet. Since the album drop, I’ve been working harder than ever, and my vault of unreleased music holds so much potential that I cannot wait to share with my audience over the next few months.

Album statement:

Through stress, trauma, anxiety, and depression, I push my emotions out to the world in a way I feel most comfortable. It’s been a hard year and I hope what I bring for my listeners will help people understand there are others around them ready to listen and support through everything. Nobody is alone. The music I listen to and the music I create has helped me keep my head straight and keep moving forward no matter the issue. Heartbreak, addiction, and codependence lead the album’s content as I express what I’ve been going through with honesty, to help myself and others around me. Losing people around you cut deep, and so does losing yourself. Hold your loved ones close, and more importantly hold yourself close. “Sometimes heartbreak can save your life”.

Follow @dylhutch on Instagram

We recently chopped it up with FlyLikeUs and got to know more about the label and its latest single “Everythings Fine” by G!LLY. Check out the full Q&A below and be sure to check out FlyLikeUs official website for a wide range of products.

Talk to us about Fly Like Us, how would you describe it?

FlyLikeUs Is An American Record Label Emerging Out Of West Virginia. 
We supply a wide range of products from Clothing, Shoes, Fashion Accessories to Rolling Papers, Grinders, And Smoking Accessories. We currently supply customers individually through our website FlyLikeUs.com as well as supply convenience stores & smoke shops.

What is the main goal of the label?

At This Moment We Are Spreading Our FlyLikeUs Rolling Papers to retail stores out of state while also pushing my upcoming single. I have an album coming soon that this single will be featured on.

Who all does it consist of?

I have a few artists I’ll be distributing under Flylikeus but we have to keep that a surprise 

How did it start?

 FlyLikeUs was founded in 2015 while managing a local West Virginia artist and participating in 2 nationwide tours with artist Mark Battles & Derek Luh. FlyLikeUs became the label backing the artists and released a few projects including one featuring Rich The Kid.

Are you signing artists?

At the moment only people close to me who are ready to put in the work it takes to make it happen.  

Can you tell us more about the new single “Everythings Fine” – How did that song come to be?

Over the summer I was dealing with a lot of drama while breaking up with my ex who I had an 8 year relationship with and I ended up searching the internet for some instrumentals and came across this guitar instrumental and it seemed like the lyrics just came to me instantly. 

How do you plan on pushing it?

Right now I have the song available for stream on my website along with the pre order / digital download

The song will be available on all platforms by Valentine’s Day  

Are we going to see a video for it?

Yes definitely

 If so, when? And what ideas do you have for it?

I would like to get the song out and distributed first to gain as much exposure for it and potentially get it on the radio but we will see what happens in the upcoming months. I definitely have tons of ideas for the visual. I get new ones every time I hear the song again.

What’s next for FlyLikeUs?

Gaining more attention in the tri state area and expanding to the west coast 

Anything else you’d like to say? 

Shout out to Hip Hops Revival for covering my new single release and shout out to the fans who have shared my music thus far. 

If you’d like to check out my website use the Promo code “hip” to get 50% off your order https://flylikeus.com