Vol. 33 London Le'Blanc Magazine

M er c y Gang
C h o p s I t U p W i t h
M J S a v i n o
l e t 's
t a l k
a b o ut
Th e s e
h o t
Mo d e l s
S p e c i a l F e a t u r e
Mr . Vega
T a l k s A b o u t
H i s R e c e n t
T o u r I n D u b a i
Neecha Neechie
M s . 1 S T O P S H O P I s
K i l l i n g T h e s e 2 0 18
P h o t o s h o o t s
M amie King-Chalmers
P l a y e d A M a j o r R o l e I n e
B l a c k H i s t o r y A l o n g s i d e
D r . M a r t i n L u t h e r K i n g
B IG MIK E FR OM
THE GETO B OYS
D r o p s A N e w A l b u m , A l o n g
W i t h A n Ex c l u s i v e
I n t e r v i e w W i t h D a n n i
B i l l i o n s " O f T e a m L e ' B l a n c
I n d i e F i l m s
Kandi Kane Enter tai nment

Taryn Mitchell
by Lasuria Allman
Tar yn Mitchell is a San Diego
native wher e she was
intr oduced at a ver y ear ly age
to the stage. Tar yn's mother
and gr andmother oper ated a
community talent outr each
pr ogr am called The Southeast
Community Wor kshop, as this
exposed her to dance, singing
and acting. After her mother
passed away when she was 7,
she was independently r aised
by her father who instilled
r esour cefulness,
independence, and the
str ength to sur vive any
situation; Tar yn had a gr eat
combination of the Ar ts and
Business. Tar yn's tr ue
dedication, other than
per for ming for other s her self,
is to develop and manage talent
with the full passion to believe
in them.
TARYN MITCHELL
The Phoenix's model is str ong management which is
per sonable, passionate with an above and beyond
appr oach.?We seek uniqueness and pr ovide best car eer
dir ection for the ar tists.?
Management is the cor e of The Phoenix Talent and its mission
to r einvent those skills that may have r ested within an ar tist
aiming to pull out the best again; ther efor e our loyalty and
belief in our talent is measur ed by the degr ee of passion and
har d wor k, a unique str ategy to best r epr esent.

M r . V eg as
Inter nationally acclaimed r ecor ding ar tiste Mr Vegas pulled out one of the biggest cr owds in
histor y on New Year 's Eve at Reggae Beach Fest in Abu Dhabi, Dubai.
Mr Vegas deliver ed his usual high-ener gy per for mance while belting out songs likeI Am
Blessed,Nothing WildandG.O.A.T,to the delight of his r oar ing fans.
"The feedback that I've been getting for my per for mance has been wonder ful. A lot of people
have been telling me that the per for mance was gr eat. all of the r eviews wer e good," said Mr
Vegas.
This was the enter tainer 's fir st time per for ming at Reggae Beach Fest, which is held annually.
"I want to thank the or ganiser s of the event, and my loyal fans for coming out to the show. It
was a r eally good show and I came and I deliver ed," said Mr Vegas.
Mr Vegas is cur r ently pr omoting two of his latest singles titledFollah Da
LeadahandEver ything a Wor kfeatur ing Ding Dong. He said that he will be shooting a video
for the latter.
The multitalented r eggae ar tiste is busy in the studio, adding the final touches to his 12th
studio album which will be r eleased ear ly this year.
Mr Vegas said that fans can look out for mor e conscious and uplifting music on this album.
Source- MIA Productions
Tw it t er:@Mia_product ion/nst agram :@Mia_product ion

Kandi Kane Ent er t ainment
Born Romal D'Sean
Terrell-Melton, Polo Roe grew up in
the streets of the Westside of
Detroit. Raised by his mother &
Step-father, Polo Roe was instantly
addicted to music at a young age.
After a little bit of legal trouble,
Polo Roe & his family relocated to
the downriver area where he
started the music group Top Notch
Thugz (TNT). Listening to various
artists such as Tupac, Biggie, &
Nas to Ludacris, Gucci Mane, T.I., &
Lil Wayne, Polo Developed a
mixture of their styles and created
a style of his own. Now With The
Help Of His Management Team,
Kandi Kane Entertainment, Polo Is
On The Verge Of Being A New
Breakout Artist.
Instagram: Poloroeofficial
Facebook: Romal Polo Roe Melton
Snapchat: Poloroetnt
-Lasuria Allman
Kandi- What city and state did you gr ow up in?
Polo-Detr oit
Kandi-What was it like gr owing up in Detr oit?
Polo-What you see in the movies is not how it r eally
is
Kandi-Tell us a few things about your self ?
IPolo-'m Polo The Bully, I'm Laid back.
Kandi- What inspir ed you to become a ar tist?
Polo- A guy gave me cassette and it was Maze
"Looking at me"
Kandi- What is your cur r ent single?
Polo- Playing this game to win, I know, Cr anking All
Week
Kandi-How long have you been in the music
industr y?
Polo-Since I was 10
Kandi- Ar e ther e any ar tists that you would like to
collabor ate with?
Polo- Kevin Gates, Ty Dollar Signs
Kandi- Do you wr ite your own music?
Polo- Ever y single wor d
Kandi- So your fans can follow you what social
media sites ar e you on?
Polo- Instagr am, Snapchat , Facebook
Polo Roe Official
Kandi-Ar e ther e any challenges that you have faced
and over came in the music industr y?
Polo- Paying for slots, Not Paying for slots, Not
getting paid
Kandi- Have you ever exper ienced stage fr ight?
Polo- Never, I Love It
Kandi- What motivates and dr ives you?
Polo- People watching and hear ing me per for m, my
childr en, I Lost My Br other Br andon
#LongLiveBGoKr azy
Kandi- What advice would you give to aspir ing
ar tists tr ying to get in the music industr y?
Polo- Don't let anyone steer you away, fr om what
you want to do.
Kandi- If you could change
your pr ofession what would
you be doing?
Polo- Football Coach
Kandi- Wher e do you think
you will be doingin 5 year s?
Polo- Rocking somebody stage
out
Kandi- What advice would
you give to young men about
the impor tance of obtaining a
good education?
Polo- You can't do anything
without
Kandi- Zodiac
Polo-Taur us
Kandi- Favor ite food
Polo- Stea
Kandi- Childr en
Polo- 4
Kandi- Hobbies
Polo- Wr iting, Music,
Basketball

Reggae singjay Zyanigh will be
releasing his anticipating album
?Unartifitial?produced by Marko Jay
from Jazhyah music group on
January 12, 2018.
The 14-track album, which features
international acclimated recording
artiste Sizzla Kalonji, will be
released on iTunes and all major
digital outlets through Zojak
Worldwide.
"I wanted this album to be based
on life itself - my life and the lives of
others. People can always relate to
love and life, I covered all different
aspects of both topics," said
Zyanigh.
The album boasts a total of
fourteen tracks which include:
Move wiser (intro), Better Days,
Brain power feat. Sizzla Kalonji,
Ghetto Youths, Take You Places,
Love You More, Beat a mi Heart,
Very Long Time, Times Get Hard,
Most High, Beautiful Elegance, Over
You, Have Mercy and Jah Jah.
?The feedback has been great so far
and a lot of people has different
tracks as their favorite, however,
the collaboration with Sizzla Kalonji
has been creating waves and
everyone thinks it?s going to be
huge for my career,? said Zyanigh.
With the attention the album has
been receiving, Zyanigh released
the official music video for ?Better
Days?on December 29, 2017.
The video was shot on location in
Kingston Jamaica and directed by
RD Studios.
Among his other releases are; ?Love
You More?and ?Most High?.
Z y a n i g h
Source- MIA Production

" How I f eel
a bout my self
is mor e
imp or t a nt
t ha n how I
look. Feeling
c onf id ent ,
being
c omf or t a ble in
y our skin
t ha t ?s wha t
r ea lly ma kes
y ou bea ut if ul."
- Bobbi Br ow n
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Host ed By
Don Cr ack
Kumasi Awar ds Night
2017 kicked off on
December 30th last
month in Kumasi Ghana.
The show took place at
Vienna City Night Club,
and was power ed by
Ghana'a own Team
NoLongage. One of the
MC's was Don Cr ack of
Don Cr ack Ent, along with
Papa Kumasi & Emelia
Br obbey. Of cour se some
Ghanaian celebs had to
come thr ough and show
their love and suppor t.
KUMASI AWARDS NIGHT HIGHLIGHTS
The awar ds show had sever al differ ent categor ies, and
social media had a field day with their highly opinionated
comments. Categor ies r anging fr om The guy with the best
bear d to Humanitar ian Of the year which was won by Zor o
King. However I think it was genius mar keting fr om Team
NoLongage. In enter tainment you do what you have to do to
get them talking about you. Over all the event was a major
success, and it's most definitely something for the youth of
Kumasi to look for war d to each year..
-Danielle "Danni Billions" Cr aig
One was Hip Hop
r ecor ding ar tist Flowking
Stone, as well as Sista
Afia. Sever al
under gr ound ar tist
gr aced the stage including
one of my fav's Amer ado
Bur ner, a young up and
coming ar tist who's
making waves
inter nationally.

Kum asi Aw ards Night 2017

Civil Rights Activist Mamie King-Chalmer s
Mamie King-Chalmer s was bor n Mamie Ruth King on
June 19, 1941 to Ber r y King Sr. & Mattie Mar lowe- King in
Bir mingham Alabama
In 1960 one of the most r acial and volatile times in
Amer ican histor y. Bir mingham was known as
Bombingham. In 1963 Dr. Mar tin Luther King Jr ar r ived
in Bir mingham at the r equest of Fr ed Shuttleswor th. A
mass meeting at 16th st. Baptist Chur ch campaigning,
against segr egation, injustices in public places and Texas
Jim Cr ow Laws that binder them.
When Dr. King finished his speech, Mamie knew this was
her calling unafr aid Mamie joined the Alabama
Chr istian Movement for Human Rights and became an
active demonstr ator, Member, Par ticipant and
Or ganizer and Demonstr ator in the Civil Rights
Movement. Mamie was always in the for efr ont leading
the way. Her father Ber r y, pr epar ed lunches and
tr anspor tation to and fr om the pr otest sites for
demonstr ator s. While demonstr ating she suffer ed
attacks of police br utality and police dogs.
Mamie was always tar geted by The Public Safety Chief
Eugene "Bull" Connor s, who was a self pr oclaimed r acist.
She was jailed on sever al occasions one time she spent
five days in jail under hor r ible conditions.
On Fr iday May 3, 1963, Bull Connor s spotted Mamie and
sent the dogs after her. She r an acr oss the str eet to a
doctor 's office seeking shelter. Fr om the vicious dogs, one
was Bull Connor s dog whom he named "Nigga" was a
black Ger man Shepher d K9. Mamie was cor ner ed with
nowher e to go. Bull Connor s or der ed the fir e
depar tment to tur n the water hoses on her. He stated
"Tur n The Hoses On That Nigger So She Don't Have To
Take A Bath"
They began to hose Mamie, while she was pinned to the
building and was alone. Sever al Childr en including her
br other s Ber r y Jr, Clar ence King tr ied to help her, no
one was successful. Two unidentified young men
appear ed out of nowher e. They used their bodies as
shields to pr otect Mamie, tr ying to absor b some of the
water pr essur e.
Many childr en used their bodies as tar gets and
distr actions to help Mamie and the young men. The
water pr essur e was so har d and r elentless. If felt like
br icks wer e being hur led at their heads and bodies. Due
to the pr essur e of the water, Today Mamie is deaf in her
r ight ear.

Mamie King- Chalmers
These events wer e captur ed by Char les Moor e Black Star Repor ter who later sold Mamie images to Time
magazine which have cir culated the wor ld for 55 year s. Mr. Moor e followed Mamie thr oughout the
pr otests, captur ing many images of her leading the way. Her photos featur ed in Time magazine gained
national attention HEADER and spar ked The Civil Rights Movement and won the suppor t of other states. The
pictur es r eached the desk of The Pr esident of United States, Lyndon B. Johnson which he was hor r ified,
and disgusted by what he had befor e him. He signed The Civil Rights act 1964.
Google Mamie King-Chalmer s
-Lasur ia Allman

Danni Inter view s Teen M odel
Danni- Hey, how are you doing?
Shi- I am doing great thank you for asking.
Danni-What is your current age?
Shi- I am 16 year old...
Danni- Soooo, do like school? And what grade are you
in?
Shi- I?m currently in 10th grade and I like school as much
as any normal teenager does.
Danni- Your pictures are beautiful, how long have you
been modeling?
Shi- Thank you, I actually never modeled before besides
small beauty pageants or for a local store, but that?s
about it - nothing big.
Danni- Do you sing, act, write, or have any other hidden
talents that you would like to share with us?
Shi- I sing for fun, but I wouldn?t consider it a hidden
talent.
Danni- Do you have any plans after you have
graduated?
Shi- After I graduate high school I plan on going to
college. I?m not sure [what for] yet, maybe for design or
veterinarian.
Danni- What do you want to be - long term?
Shi- I just want to be happy with where I am in life.
Danni- Who?s your favorite celebrity/crush?
Shi- My favorite celebrity at the moment would have to
be Kendal Kardashian.
Danni- Who?s your biggest role model?
Shi- This is kinda cliché, but my mom is my biggest role
model.
Danni- Tell us something interesting about you?
Shi- Something interesting about me would have to be
that I love decorating and styling things.
Danni- Thx so much for your time. But before I let you
go who would you like to shout out at this time?
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Shi- I would like to shout out the photographer that
made all of this even happen: JzR Photography, and my
mom that took time out of her day to drive me 2 hours
for my first photo shoot.

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Sev
Inter view By Lasuria Allman
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i n ?
D e t M i
W h a t w a s i t l i k e g r o w i n g u p i n
D e t r o i t ?
I g r e w u p o n 7 m i l e a n d V a n D y k e
W h a t i n s p i r e d y o u t o b e c o m e a
a r t i s t ?
A s a c h i l d I l i k e d p o e t r y , r a p i s
s i m i l a r
W h a t i s y o u r c u r r e n t s i n g l e ?
B O M B B a c k O n M y B . S .
A r e t h e r e a n y a r t i s t s t h a t y o u
w o u l d l i k e t o c o l l a b o r a t e w i t h ?
N e s h a N a s h a e , Je e z y , G u c c i m a n e
D o y o u h a v e a n y s h o w s , v i d e o s ,
t o u r s c o m i n g u p i n t h e n e a r
f u t u r e ?
B l a c k O r c h i d ,
TA K E O V ER 10
S u n F e b 2 5 @ S t a r L i f e 18 30 0 w .
7 m i l e
S o y o u r f a n s c a n f o l l o w y o u w h a t
s o c i a l m e d i a s i t e s y o u a r e o n ?
I n s t a g r a m , F B , S n a p c h a t
D o y o u w r i t e y o u r o w n m u s i c ?
Y e s , I m e m o r i z e t h e m , o n l y i f I ' m
d r o p p i n g a b i g p r o j e c t .
A r e t h e r e a n y c h a l l e n g e s y o u
h a v e f a c e d a n d o v e r c a m e i n t h e
m u s i c i n d u s t r y ?
S h a k e y p e o p l e , l e a r n i n g t h e
b u s i n e s s . N o t p a y i n g a t t e n t i o n t o
e v e r y t h i n g
W h e r e d o y o u s e e y o u r s e l f f i v e
y e a r s f r o m n o w ?
P r o m o t i o n
H a v e y o u e v e r e x p e r i e n c e d s t a g e
f r i g h t ?
N e v e r
W h a t m o t i v a t e s a n d d r i v e s y o u ?
P e o p l e s a y i n g t h a t I c a n ' t d o i t . I
l o v e t o p r o v e t h e m w r o n g .
W h a t a d v i c e d o y o u g i v e t o
a s p i r i n g a r t i s t s t r y i n g t o g e t i n
t h e m u s i c i n d u s t r y ?
N e v e r g i v e u p o n y o u r s e l f
D o y o u h a v e a w e b s i t e w e r e y o u r
m u s i c c a n b e v i e w e d a n d
p u r c h a s e d ?
Y o u t u b e
W h a t a d v i c e d o y o u g i v e y o u n g
p e o p l e o f t o d a y a b o u t t h e
i m p o r t a n c e o f o b t a i n i n g a g o o d
e d u c a t i o n ?
Y o u m u s t k n o w w h a t y o u w a n t t o
d o i n l i f e .
Z o d i a c ?
A q u a r i u s ?
C h i l d r e n ?
N o
F a v o r i t e f o o d ?
T a c o s
H o b b i e s ?
W r i t i n g , w o r k i n g o u t , p l a y i n g
c a r d s

"Within my body are all
the sacred places of the
world, and the most
profound pilgrimage I can
ever make is within my own
body."
- Saraha
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Neeha Neechie

MJ:Let me begin by thanking you for taking the time to
chop it up with MJ. Its an honor, you?re an amazing
journalist, and poet. Let?s jump right in and talk about
the new album M.E.R.C.Y. You have some of my
favorite emcees on the album as features such as
Chris Rivers and Ren Thomas. Give everyone the who,
what, where, when, why, and how of M.E.R.C.Y. What
does the acronym stand for? Talk about the
production. Talk about the cover art. Talk about the
meaning behind it. How was it creating music and an
album without the core member Hefty (RIP)?
MG:The acronym M.E.R.C.Y. stands for Murder Every
Rapper Coming at You. It was an honor to work with
some of the nicest lyricists in the game. Ren Thomas is
like family, we have done plenty of shows with him
and our brothers over at Sensi Starr so it was bound
to happen. Our fellow Bax War brother Pryme Prolifik
did the production on that record. As for Chris Rivers
we chopped it up on the phone with him, sent him the
track and he murdered it. We also have U.G from the
legendary Cella Dwellas. He has been like a big
brother and mentor to us since we went on tour with
him, and Adlib in 2013. We wanted to work with some
producers we didn?t get a chance to work with on our
first album, but still keep that in your face sound that
our fans were used to. We had some of the usual
suspects like JL Studios, Level 13, U.G, Chris Fields,
Nysom, and a couple of new producers like Holla da
Schollar, Will Sully, and Pryme Prolifik. The artwork
was done by the Soloist. We wanted to let Hefty know
how much we miss him and that we know he is
watching over us. This was a long and emotional 2
years; a lot of tears were shed working on this album
without him. He was very creative and had such a
powerful voice that was a big part of our sound. We
appreciate the amazing poem you wrote for Hefty on
this album; it really meant the world to us and his
family.
MJ:What do you want fans to embrace most from this
album? Tell us what three words would Hefty use to
describe the album.
MG:We want the fans to truly appreciate the blood,
sweat, and tears we put into this album. The three
words Hefty would use would be amazing, compelling,
and honored.
Mercy Gang
MJ:Will there be a M.E.R.C.Y sophomore album or trilogy?
MG:Yes, we?re constantly working on new material. Maine has a project with
suspect from Marmel coming soon, and DJ Merc is working on a mixtape.
MJ:I have to share that Mercy Gang is in my top 5 of favorite Indie Hip Hop
groups for many reasons! To begin each of you share the same core belief
that Mercy Gang is a reflection of a family and true brotherhood. To further,
the group has an incredible know-how and skill to combine individual unique
talents into fused perfection! So often you hear of groups that break up or
call it quits after a few hits or an album. 2017 Mercy Gang is still thriving.
Share the secret of a successful group. Also what would you say are some
challenges?
MG:Thanks MJ! That?s means a lot coming from you, being the Hip Hop head
you are. We trust each other?s creativity and respect each other?s point of
view as it comes to beats, rhymes, and life. We argue and bump heads like
most groups do, but the love and respect that we have for each other and for
our Mercy Gang Brand is stronger than our pride or any egos.
MJ:Listening to M.E.R.C.Y talk about how the group has progressed musically
from previous albums. How would you like to further progress as a group?
MG:Just continuing to make the music from our hearts, and daring to be
different. We?re not afraid to take risks, always giving our all on every song,
verse, or hook. We don?t sit around trying to make a hit. We just let the music
bring the best out of us organically.
MJ:Mercy Gang has shared the studio and stages with several major artists!
Talk about a memorable time in your career that still stands out to you. Also,
who would you like to add to that list of collaborations?
MG:We have had a few but the performances that stick out the most were
the Staten Island shows where Method Man came on stage and started
rocking to our song. We have also had the honor of rocking the stage with
both Sean Price and Prodigy who sadly are no longer with us. May they both
rest in peace. Our bucket list of artists we would love to work with, for Maine
would be Redman and Nas. Paulie would like to collaborate with Eminem and
Tech N9ne. We would also love to work with Philly?s own the 30 and Over
League.
MJ:As we move into the new year give us some inside scoop on upcoming
shows or other projects you will be working on.
MG:We?re working on some dates for a couple of mini tours in Canada with
Marmel and with universal entities from MA, VA, and NC. We are working on
another Mercy Gang album. Maine and Suspect are working on a project
titled ?Cross Boarder Connections Vol 2?. DJ Merc has a mixtape coming out,
and we have a couple of surprises under our sleeve as well, so stayed tuned!
MJ:Let?s talk about support! I find it amazing how incredibly supportive and
encouraging you are to other artists. I remember one show, our first time
meeting in person, you arrived early, supported every single performance
and performer, and even stayed afterwards to network. Why is that so
important to you? How does that help you as artists?
MG:Well first and foremost I?m a fan of the culture so I love to see other dope
artists, and we are always down to do build for collaborations. Networking is
extremely important when you?re an artist, dj, promoter, manager, or even
just a fan. So many doors can open up through networking. We?ve met some
great people who share the same love and passion as we do.

MJ:Play along with the quick 3? . Name three places you
would like to tour. Name three artists in your playlist
regardless of genre. Name 3 people who have influenced
you both personally and musically. Describe in three words a
Mercy Gang performance.
MJ:I get called an ol?head quite frequently
because I debate and critique music that so
many are quick to categorize or label as Hip
Hop. When I think of Hip Hop I think lyrics,
boom bap, knowledge, delivering a message,
instruments, poetry, art, etc. I think of a
4-minute track with a hook. I think of catchy
intro?s and outro?s. I think of longevity; I can
go on forever. Tell me in your own words how
do you define Hip Hop? Do you see Mercy
Gang ever conforming to fads or trends?
MG:We will never conform to fads or trends,
that?s just not us. Hip hop is a way of life for
us! we eat, sleep, and shit Hip Hop? Hip Hop
is a feeling, Hip Hop is competitive, Hip Hop is
beats, rhymes, originality. It?s being true to
yourself, and not trying to fit in.
MJ:I?m curious, how did everyone link up and
create Mercy Gang? If it wasn?t for music
where would you be right now in life?
MG:Maine did a record with Sway one of our
earlier members, and Hefty came to the
session and the three of them hit it off
instantly. I was part of a group called Unstable
Minds when Hefty reached out to me about
joining the group. The original group
consisted of Hefty, Maine, Ace, Sway, myself,
Paulie, and Bagz. Our name was ?The
Mercenaries,? but Maine wasn?t feeling it so
he started saying Mercy Gang and it stuck. We
met DJ Merc at a show we did in Jersey and he
was dope. Sothree months laterHefty
approached him about being in the group
and the rest is history. We still try to keep the
essence of the original group by putting the
former members on a lot of our projects. If I
weren?t doing music I would probably be
pursuing my interest in writing scripts for
movies (Maine).
MG:We would love to tour overseas like Europe, Japan, and
definitely the United States. My playlist right now has
Redman, John Mayer, and Conway. Paulie?s playlist right now
has Twiztid, Wu Tang, and Benny from Griselda. My three
influences would be my cousin Sudan who I learned how to
rap from. My mom who made me the person I am today and
I would have to say the culture of Hip Hop. Three words to
describe a Mercy Gang show without a doubt would be
energetic, raw, and amazing.
MJ:Each member of the group has their own personal lives,
where does the balance come in? How do you balance career
and family? Sometimes in this industry to be successful in
both is extremely difficult.
MG:It?s a thin line, because one is going to effect the other.
For Paulie and myself we both have wives and kids, and both
of our wives are nurses and their schedules are crazy. So
when it comes to touring we have to work around our
family?s schedule. But the thing that makes it work is the love
and support our family shows us when it comes to our
music, they know how much it means to us.
MJ:As we wrap up, is there anything else you would like the
world to know about Mercy Gang?
MG:We would want the world to know that we love what we
do, and we try our best to give our all on every track we do.
We love Hip Hop! We love our fans, and we love making
music.
MJ:I wish Mercy Gang a future filled with success and
extraordinary accomplishments! Thank you for being true to
Hip Hop, salute!
MG:Same to you MJ. We want to thank you for being our
voice for Hip Hop. Continue to hold it down for us
independent and underground artists. We salute you and it
was an honor to do this interview with you.
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Kandi- Do you write your own music?
D Hall- Yes
Kandi- Are you interested in making movies?
D Hall- Yes
Kandi- Are there any Challenges you have faced and
overcame in the music industry?
D Hall- Yes
Kandi- What city and state did you grow up in?
D Hall- Detroit
Kandi- What was it like growing up in Detroit?
D Hall- Good
Kandi- What inspired you to become a artist?
D Hall- I grew up around all types of music
Kandi- What is your current single?
D Hall- Can't wait
Kandi- How long you been in the music industry?
D Hall- July 2017
Kandi- Are there any artists that you would like to
collaborate with?
D Hall- Rick Ross, T I
Kandi- Who do you think is the dopest female hip hop
artist?
D Hall- Rhapcity, Kash Doll, Cardinals B, Remy Ma
Kandi- So your fans can follow you what social media
sites are you on?
D Hall- D Hall The Queen on all Instagram, Facebook,
Twitter, Snapchat
Kandi- Do you have any shows, videos, tours coming up
in the near future?
D Hall- Every month I'm dropping 2 videos
Kandi- Where do you see yourselffive years from
now?
D Hall- Distributing music
Kandi- What advice would you give to young people
of today about the importance of obtaining a good
education?
D Hall- Extremely important
Kandi- What advice do you give to young men who
are suffering from injustices?
D Hall- Look out for yourself and others.
Kandi- Is there a website where you music can be
viewed and purchased?
D Hall- DHallTheQueen.com
Kandi- Have you ever experienced stage fright?
D Hall- Yes when I first started
Kandi- What advice do you give to aspiring artists
trying to get in the music industry?
D Hall- If you are passionate about it
Kandi- If you could change your profession what
would you be doing?
D Hall- R & B song writer
Kandi- Zodiac
DHall- Cancer
Kandi- Children
D Hall- No
Kandi- Favorite Food
D Hall-Cajun, I like spicy food
Kandi- Hobbies
D Hall- Basketball

" T he bod y
must be
nour ished ,
p hy sic a lly ,
emot iona lly
a nd sp ir it ua lly .
We?r e
sp ir it ua lly
st a r ved in t his
c ult ur e not
und er f ed but
und er nour ished ."
- Ca r ol Hor nig
Tanya B aker

Int erview ed By Lasuria Allm an
What city and state?
Dallas, Texas & Arkansas
What was it like growing up in Dallas?
Different
Tell us a few things about yourself?
Very chilled
What Inspired you to become an artist?
Family, Micheal Jackson, James Brown
What is the title of your current single?
STAND UP
How long have you been doing your thing in the industry?
Since I was 3 or 4 years old
Are there any artists you would like to collaborate with?
Kendrick Lamar, Change The RAPPER, Chris Brown, Ty
Dolla Signs, Wiz Khalifa
So fans can follow you what social media site are you on?
Twitter Instagram Facebook
Do you have any shows, tours, video coming soon?
STAND UP video,
Do you write your own music?
Yes, I also collab
Are there any challenges you have face and over came?
The music industry was not what it seems.
Are you interested in starring in Movies?
Yes
Where do you see yourself5 years from now?
Having a successful household, touring over seas. I see Change
Have you ever experienced stage fright?
Yes, the adrenaline
What advice do you give to inspiring artists?
Learn the Business
What motivates and drives you?
My passion for music
If you could change your profession what would it be?
Sports, I'm very gifted
Zodiac?
Leo
Favorite food?
Pizza
Hobbies?
Instruments, Basketball

" A h e a l t h y
b o d y me a n s a
h e a l t h y
mi n d . Yo u
g e t y o u r
h e a r t r a t e
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g e t t h e
b l o o d
f l o wi n g
t h r o u g h y o u r
b o d y t o y o u r
b r a i n . L o o k
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Ei n s t e i n . He
r o d e a
b i c y c l e . He
wa s a l s o a n
e a r l y
s t u d e n t o f
J a z z e r c i s e .
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s a w Ei n s t e i n
l i f t h i s
s h i r t , b u t
h e h a d a
s i x - p a c k
u n d e r
t h e r e . "
- St e v e
Ca r e l l

MJ:Although you are ?Old School? in a sense with your music, you do
exude levels of uniqueness and originality so you are not boxed in or
labeled as only creating one type of sound or style. So besides
capturing the essence of true Hip Hop, what else does your music
offer to listeners? What can they expect from you as a recording artist?
MJ here, your favorite Hip Hop Writer! Tonight we will get to
know England?s well-known and established recording
artist,CubanPete. First and foremost, thank you for connecting
with me and taking time out of the studio for this interview.
Before we begin, I must share that in terms of travel I live
through the artists that I interview. With that being said, tell me
what life is really like in England! I want to know similarities, and
differences of course with lifestyles and the music scene. I?m
also curious what it was like for you growing up in England. Did
you fascinate about the states, like most of us here fascinate
about other countries?
CP:England?s different. It?s not as extreme as America. There?s
always similarities though. I feel things are becoming more ?in
your face? as people and society changes. A lot of kids are crazy
confident now because of this whole, everyone is a celebrity
culture we?re in. People aren?t scared to make money by being
stupid. They think all press is good press.
I can only talk about myself. I did always look up to America as
the birthplace of Hip Hop, even though there is a great respect
for the culture over here from most fans. When I started
rhyming myself I was already involved long enough to know
better than to try and copy the accent of it all. That?s been
outlawed in the UK for years now! Although you still get the odd
rapper, and more mainstream influenced who you would swear
is from Atlanta but is actually from Sunderland. The ones caught
up in the ?stuntin and frontin? lifestyle.
A word to the US though; don?t listen to Westwood riding the
grime wave to stay ?relevant?. UK Hip Hop has been strong and
unique for years before grime hit. Shouts to Hijack, Blade, Katch
22, Silver Bullet, Gunshot, MC Mello, Icepick, London Posse, Mud
Fam, Task Force, and many others for paving the way and
carrying on tradition.
MJ:It is refreshing to learn that you are part of the emcee crew, a
true Master of Ceremony. You take pride in creating music that
gives purpose, and meaning. Why is that key for you? I mean
there are endless rappers who simply create music to make a
quick, catchy hit. What separates you from that lane?
CP:When I was growing up it was about talent and skills and for
most heads those are the real markers MCs are judged by.
These ?mumblesexuals? today can?t compare. When they decide
they are fed up of being wack and try and step up their game
lyrically their fans will feel like idiots for liking their wack stuff.We
all like having hits, and getting that recognition. To appeal to the
mass public can mean a dilution. I think that?s changed
somewhat. It?s not so much a dilution of the music these days,
though obviously jumping on the latest trend helps, but it?s also
a dilution of yourself. Doing anything and everything to stay
?relevant?. It?s about finding a balance and being true to
yourself.
CP:I say I?m Old School because I?ve been into this industry for around
30 years. I grew through the Golden Era and I have that inventiveness
and originality inside of me. But I?m still fairly new as a serious
recording artist. I?m working with several producers on different
projects that I want to have different feels. I want to create music that
people recognize through the saturation of the market.
MJ:You mention that style is essential! Elaborate on that.
CP:I?m an artist. That translates through the visual and the audio. As
an artist, an original artist, you have to have style. Style that people
recognize as you. It?s not about fitting in its about standing out.
MJ:Talk about the fans and appreciation for music. I know the Hip Hop
scene and culture overseas is incredible and intense!
CP:Any artists from the US who has travelled overseas will tell you
how the love for the culture is greater over here. The appreciation is
great. The music really brings people together. Most of the backbiting
is just between the artists. Obviously there?s people who?ll love a Lady
Leshurr but not know who Craig G is but that?s par for the course. Not
everyone who raps knows their history but a lot of fans do. Don?t piss
off a UK rap fan though (or even a UK rapper) because you?ll be dead
to them from that point on.
MJ:Can you tell us what?s hot right now withCubanPete? Also what can
we look forward to in the new year?
CP:I?m working on my promotion more, to get my work out there. I?ve
just started a new website,www.nomadsstreetteam.com, with another
talented artist on the FNBG Records roster called Just Write. Were
trying to make it the next thisis50! And I?ve still got
mywww.c75live.comsite of course.
I?m going to keep the singles and videos coming as well as my
?Renaissance Man? mixtape, followed by my ?Capital C Capital P?
album, and my collaboration album ?When Warriors Come Out to
Plaaaaayyy?.
I also have the ?Live Test?ep with OneMike (T.E.S.T Squad), an as yet
untitled project with NY producer B.Dvinewww.bdvinemusic.com. I
have several Gorilla Army projects and a joint album with the head of
the army D.Original Mr.Bluewww.hoodiswatching.com. Also in the
works is an album called ?A War Goin On Outside? with DJ WIZ (Wu
Coalition DJ). That should keep me busy?
I design clothing and merchandise for Krumbsnatcha?s label Mind
Power Entertainment atwww.mindpowerwear.bigcartel.com, and
Gorilla Army atwww.gorillagearshop.bigcartel.com. I?ll be putting
together something with OneMike called Kings Ransom. Me and Mike
have been working together for a while now. He?s part of my C75 Live
Crew and I?m part of his T.E.S.T. Squad.
I also have my hands full with my design work doing art covers, flyers,
etc.

MJ:You have worked with many
major artists, some of my top
favorites such as Pacewon, Blaq
Poet, and Krumbsnatcha! Did they
share any words of wisdom, or drop
any jewels on becoming successful
in the music industry?
CP:Those guys have done it all so
yeah I pick up things, like I do from
most people I work with. But the
main thing I get from collaborations
is that feeling of competition.
Proving I can hang or be better than
who I?m on the track with. My
collaboration album will be crazy!
MJ:Let?s play the 3 game so readers
can get to know you a little better.
Who is in your top 3 personal
playlist? What 3 places would you
like to tour? Who are 3 influences,
personally and musically?
CP:3? I had an 160GB IPod and filled
it! My favorite album ever is
?illmatic?. I have a best of M.O.P. I
put together, and a best
collaboration ever playlist. I can?t
get it down to 3 artists, you?re crazy,
lol!
Touring would be America, Brazil,
and? I?ve heard Germany is live out
there with the fans.
Personal influences come and go.
Heroes are human and let you
down. Musically though I?d say
Redman, Wu-Tang as a collective,
and the third is probably a D.I.T.C. or
B.C.C. type collective. Only three is
hard after 30 years.
MJ:Lyrics or beats? As an artist do you have the opinion that one
outweighs the other?
CP:You can use either to make a dope track but the best tracks use both.
But I came in the game loving lyrics and wordplay, which is why I emcee
instead of making beats I guess. Although I?d love an MPC.
MJ:Let?s talk collaborations. Who is on your list to share the stage or studio
time with?
CP:Tragedy Khadafi is a possibility right now. Redman and Method Man
would be a dream. I don?t really think about it like that though. Most of my
collaborations have come about through talking and vibing, or a trade of
skills like artwork for a verse. It?s been a mutual organic thing, as opposed
to me pursuing or outright paying someone.
MJ:As we wrap up, is there anything
else you would like the world to
know about yourself?
CP:I?m here to cut through the
bullsh* t! You might not hear about
me every day on these Hip Hop
gossip sites but I will still be here in
front or behind the scenes making
moves. The race is not a sprint, the
game is long.
MJ:Thank you again for taking time
out for MJ! I wish you much
continued success, salute!
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ooo I had the pleasur e of chopping it up with the living legend Big Mike fr om the
Geto Boys. We all know he?s famous for dr opping major solo hits such as ?Playa Playa?
and Mr. Officer as a gr oup with Scar eface & Bushwick Bill. One of the things he
accomplished was being nominated for lyr icist of the year alongside Biggie Smalls at
the Sour ce Awar ds way back in 1995.
Big Mike was signed to Death Row r ecor ds pr ior to being signed to Rap A lot r ecor ds
with his par tner /br other Mr. 3-2. So when I asked him about his new single ?No
Outages? he said ?it pays homage Mr. 3-2, it deals with our histor y as ar tists, our
jour ney with Death Row Recor ds? and the conflict in the business. How we
influenced Houston and other people?s r hymes but I AIN?T sayin no names and also
wher e I?m going in music.? (end of quote)
I asked him about his new album and he said ? the whole album is dope.? I asked him
about any special featur es on the album and his r esponse was ? I don?t have any
celebr ity featur es on the album, but I have sever al people who helped put this pr oject
together ? and I r esponded saying a featur e is a featur e r egar dless if they wer e a
celebr ity or under gr ound and he agr eed. He also r esponded with a shout out to the
following ar tists featur ed on the album ? Lisa Love, Rodney Spencer, Tony Mac, King
Dayly, Tr emendous, Lil Sin, Monae Hayes, Chr istal, and Don Wilson.? I also asked
about the pr oduction of the album and he said ? I had a few pr oducer ?s such as Mike B
(Micheal Banks), Don Q, Whiskey Br azil, Mar lon Mer r iweather, Rob Quest (I Squad)
Hur r ikane RG, Patr ice Rodr iguez, Chr istopher Kingston & myself included.? (end
quote)
We talked mor e about the album and music in gener al and he said ?some of these
songs date back 5 or 6 year s ago, and you can tell how r eal it is when you can r ecor d
something, r elax and year s later it?s still r elevant.? He also stated ? a lot of ar tist who
come back ar e still stuck in their er a, and it?s a pr ocess that r equir es balance while
still allowing your self to gr ow. And he also mentioned I?m par ticular ly concer ned
with the state of Hip Hop, the cultur e demands r espect.? (end of quote)
The album is out ever ywher e ?OG Big Mike? go gr ab THAT!
-Inter viewed By Danielle ?Danni Billions? Cr aig
OG Big Mike

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