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THIS MONTH'S FEATURED INTERVIEW:
8 BALL & MJG
8 ball & MJG are two of the pioneers that helped establish the South’s dominance in the Hip Hop game. They began in the southern underground circuit in Memphis, Tennessee. By shopping their tapes in major cities like Memphis, Houston and Atlanta they landed their first deal with an independent label named Suave House Records. They parted ways with Suave House in 1999 and signed with Bad Boy Records in 2002. They recently recorded the smash radio hit with Three 6 Mafia, “Stay Fly.” 8 ball and MJG have been leaders in the industry over the years, and as they continue to contribute to the evolution of music we took some time to talk to them about their current work while they were with us in the studio...
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Fiend
A solo artist from New Orleans, Fiend joined the No Limit Camp in 1997 to produce one the hottest songs that year… “Make Em Say Ugh”. Now a veteran in the game, Fiend is working on his solo debut. He also ghostwrites for some of the hottest artists in the industry today...LISTEN
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Aaron Bay-Schuck
One of the best in his field, Atlantic Records A&R, Aaron Bay-Schuck has worked with the best of the best. Working his way from the bottom to the top Aaron has come along way and now collaborates with artists such as TI, Anthony Hamilton, Twista, Trina, Trey Songz and many more...LISTEN
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DAVID BANNER
Releasing his first solo album in 2000 “Them Firewater Boy Vol 1” allowed Banner’s production to be in high demand. Thanks to Banner, Mississippi will never be the same.....LISTEN |
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ERIC SERMON
Formally of EPMD (Eric & Parrish Making Dollars) is now a solo artist and producer. With almost 20 years in the game, he recently dropped his 5th solo album “ Chilltown, New York on June 22, 2004.....LISTEN
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BUN B
From UGK (Underground Kingz) is a highly respected pioneer of southern rap. He’s worked with T.I., Jay-Z, 8Ball and MJG, Nas, Lil Jon, Jadakiss and Ice Cube....LISTEN |
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JODY BREEZE
Sho’nuff’s first male artist and youngest member of Boyz N Da Hood ( Bad Boy South) will be releasing his debut album late 2005 with cameo’s from Trick Daddy,Youngbloodz, Lil John, Pastor Troy, Slim Thug, and Mannie Fresh just to name a few ....LISTEN
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KEITH SWEAT
R&B singer/songwriter Keith Sweat released his debut album “Make It Last Forever” in 1987. Still making great love songs, Keith will be releasing his 11th album “Candy Store” late March....LISTEN
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LESLIE BRATHWAITE
From a Full Sail student to a very well known successful mix engineer/Producer. His list of clients range from hip-hop, rap, r&b, pop, country, rock, jazz and gospel. Michael Jackson, Cher, Ciara, Bjork, Outkast, TLC, TI, 2Pac, and Madonna are just to name a few ...LISTEN
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OMAR TEAGLE
Omar Teagle, a.k.a. "Big O", is the CEO of Philadelphia-based Versatile Music. Omar manages an array of entertainment projects through Versatile, including a roster of R&B and hip-hop acts and several actors (who appear on projects such as HBO's "The Wire"....LISTEN
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TEDDY BISHOP
Teddy Bishop is a songwriter, composer and producer who has created hits for Aaliyah, B2K, Whitney Houston and Toni Braxton. He also serves as CEO for his production company, Groove Factor Production. The Detroit native currently lives and works in Atlanta ....LISTEN
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ALFA MEGA
An Atlanta-based rapper who spins his whirlwind of life experienced into powerful southern street anthems. A booming voice and extreme intellect fuel his music w/ both political and social undertones, while banging beats make it ideal to bang in any club. His new project, “The New Southern Of The Mason Dixion” is scheduled for release later this year ...LISTEN
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JAZZE PHA
Atlanta based producer, Jazze Pha began planting his name in mainstream hip-hop in the mid –90’s and is now one of today’s hottest beat makers! With Ciara and Jody Breeze signed to his label SHO’NUFF Recordings, things are only looking better & better for Jazze Pha ...LISTEN
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BLOCK
Block, an Atlanta native and CEO of Block Enterprises, has recently emerged as a power player in the music industry through his partnership with Sean "P. Diddy" Combs for the forthcoming Boyz N Da Hood project. Block channels his credibility in both the street and the industry to develop musical projects with universal appeal. The Boyz N Da Hood project will be released in the summer of 2005 and Block Enterprises will follow up later this year with a diverse roster of musical releases ...LISTEN
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ERIC CIRE
ERIC CIRE wrote & produced his entire debut album titled " Eric Cire Da Album". Eric's first two singles "Love Vowels" and "Still" are flooding the airwaves in the southern region as well as satellite radio....LISTEN
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