Check out Swagga with E.H.M.P.

SWAGGA

E.H.M.P.: What is your objective in this game?

SWAGGA: I have different goals then other rappers, I ain't into all the fame in stuff. I just want to make it for my family and my brother that died. He always had faith in me making it! Other rappers make it for money and fame. All I want is DJ Funk Flex to drop the bomb on my sh**! That's my main goal.

E.H.M.P.: Who are your favorite top five female MC's?

SWAGGA: Don't really have a top five female MC but I do like Queen Latifah, MC Lyte and Remy Ma.

E.H.M.P.: Where can we listen to your music?

SWAGGA: You could listen to my music and watch videos on YouTube and SoundCloud! www.youtube.com/RichgangEntTV www.soundcloud.com/The-Real-Swagga

E.H.M.P.: Any Thank you and Shout out's?

SWAGGA: I want to thank my family for supporting me. Pushing me hard and supporting my dreams. I want to thank my supporters for supporting and promoting my music and videos. I want to thank God for making these opportunities work for me. I couldn't have done it without him!

INTERVIEWED BY: A.D. THE GENERAL

COURTESY OF ELEGANT HOODNESS MUSICAL PROGRAM 2013'

GET TO KNOW YUNG H with N.A.B.

YUNG H

N.A.B.: How would you describe Yung H?

YUNG H: Hard worker, talented, striving very hard for what I believe I can do! I am me! So get familiar!

N.A.B.: Where are you from and what do you contribute to the music industry?

YUNG H: I’m from the Bronx. You know the home of Hip Hop. Right now I feel like I’m bringing back that Bronx sound, with a twist of the new school.

N.A.B.: How did you become acquainted with the Elegant Hoodness Musical Program?

YUNG H: A.D. The General been doing her thing for years and helping the unsigned a lot with their work. So it was only right I joined the wave.

N.A.B.: Elaborate on some of your latest releases.

YUNG H: Rite now I’m about to drop my new project called “Foreva Yung.” A classic featuring Fred the Godson, Remo the Hitmaker, Vinny Idol and Ransom to just name a few. I released two previous mixtapes on Datpiff called “Appreciation.” It’s a year later so go check those out if you’ll haven’t.

N.A.B.: What are your present and future goals?

YUNG H: To be in a position where I know my family and daughter is good in the future. Also, don’t have to through struggles, you know?

N.A.B.: What has been your biggest highlight thus far in your career?

YUNG H: Well I did win a UMA (Underground Music Award) in 2012. I won best artist to watch. It’s a blessing to be acknowledged with the work I put in.

N.A.B.: Where do you see yourself in the next few years?

YUNG H: I definitely see myself in a great position doing what I love to do. Which is making music and giving the people what they like to hear. Hopefully with a major or independent but as long as I’m good my team is good, it’s all good!

N.A.B.: How do we stay updated with all that you do? Are you on any social networks, websites, etc.?

YUNG H: you’ll can find me on Twitter: daboyh, Facebook: Yung H and Instagram: Yunghbx. Or hit my manager up for booking at logicdaone@gmail.com.

INTERVIEWED BY: SPECIALGIFT N.A.B.

COURTESY OF ELEGANT HOODNESS MUSICAL PROGRAM 2013’

GET FAMILIAR WITH NO MERCY SQUAD w/ N.A.B.

 NO MERCY SQUAD

N.A.B.: Hello and thank you for taking the time to do this interview with N.A.B.. When did you guys become interested in working within the music scene ?

NO MERCY SQUAD: We all started in high school. It was more of a crew at the time. Later we started laying down tracks and doing club performances, while Q was still in middle school.

N.A.B.: How did you guys come together and gain the name "No Mercy Squad"?

NO MERCY SQUAD: We all had equal talents, very young, smart, and we were never afraid to perform in front of anyone. We were showoffs, even in malls we would beat box an freestyle. A crowd would gather an we would sell our demo CD's till security kicked us out.

N.A.B.: Give insight on the latest work you'll have done? What do we have to look forward too?

NO MERCY SQUAD: "Swagg Water 2" hosted by Coke Boy Droop Pop will be out June 1st. Lucky 7's Mixtape "Swaganomics, "followed by "G7" -G-Netics. LIL Q's Mixtape "Liberty Of A Don" is now available anywhere online Datpiff, Hot New Hip Hop, and more.

N.A.B.: What would you say is different about your music in comparison to what where hearing today?

NO MERCY SQUAD: I wouldn't say different but it does have its originality. As far as sampling vintage 80's music and turning it to new age Trap or Wave Music. Our form of creativity. 

N.A.B.: I see you've performed at the Elegant Hoodness Musical program, recently. Did you open for Lore'l from Love and Hip Hop? How was it? Elaborate.

NO MERCY SQUAD: Yea we did, it was Live!! The club was packed other artist turned it up as well. The vibe was good.

N.A.B.: Where can our viewers and your fans stay acquainted with you? Social networks, etc.

NO MERCY SQUAD: Like us on Facebook: No Mercy Squad , Follow us on Twitter @NoMercySquad, and check out our videos on Youtube. Search No Mercy Squad On Google for more.

N.A.B.: Take this time to express any thank you's and or shout outs.

NO MERCY SQUAD: We'd like to give a big shout out to Lena Shockley our manager, and Mountain Dahwg Ent. Beau Austin & Staff, all of our supporters and fans, and last AND least the Haters we love ya'll.

INTERVIEWED BY: SPECIALGIFT N.A.B.

COURTESY OF ELEGANT HOODNESS MUSICAL PROGRAM 2013'

VINCE PRICE SIT'S DOWN WITH N.A.B.

 

 

N.A.B.: For those who aren't familiar with who Vince Price is, please elaborate.

VINCE: I have had a passion for singing since I was in the 7th grade. I used to sneak and go listen to all of Marvin Gaye's music after my mom put me and my sisters to bed. My dad, known as Eargasmic-Vince, was a Blues singer that had a band. My mother is an Evangelist, who had me at every church choir rehearsal.

N.A.B.: Where are you from? 

VINCE: I was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas and later as a child moved with my family to Memphis, Tennessee. 

N.A.B.: In reading your bio, I noticed you were an athlete before a musician. What sport and what brought forth the change? 

 

VINCE: I played basketball. I can hoop a little bit. Just my interest in music, I've always had a passion for it.

N.A.B.: Lets talk music. What have you released in the last 3 months? 

VINCE: Really I was pretty busy on the production side, producing and helping other artists with their careers. Until I met the guys from 3Live Entertainment, who took an interest in me. My music career was taking a back seat, but after linking up with 3Live Entertainment they helped me realize, it's time to go full speed ahead with my own brand. They could introduce my "unique" singing style to the masses.

N.A.B.: Who have you produced for and in hopes to in the future?

VINCE: I have produced songs for local Memphis artists, and Koopsta Knicca formerly with Three Six Mafia. I hope to one day be able to produce tracks for Trey Songs, R. Kelly, and Ryan Leslie.

N.A.B.: Do you travel and perform your artistry? If so, where?

VINCE: I have performed in Dallas, TX; Killeen, TX; Memphis, TN; Little Rock, AR and Miami, FL.

N.A.B.: Take this time to express something about yourself that we haven't discussed.

VINCE: I work with, the Emmy Award winning, Vision Power Media, which is a video production company based out of Memphis, TN and Savannah, GA.Vision Power Media is known for donating to numerous charities such as St. Jude Children's Hospital, Susan G. Komen foundation, and many others across the region.

N.A.B.: How can our viewers stay acquainted with you. Social networks, websites, etc...

VINCE: By visiting our website at http://www.3liveentertainment.com/ and also following us on Facebook "3Live Entertainment" out of Memphis, TN and on Twitter "_3liveEnt_" and Instagram "3live_ent"

N.A.B.: Do you have any shout outs you would like to bring forth?

VINCE: I want to give a shout out to the 3Live Entertainment Family and Vision Power Media Group. To all the people who have been with me on this journey. The sky is the limit and we have just begun; and still got a lot of work to do. Also, to all the independent artist trying to make it big.

WRITTEN BY: SPECIALGIFT N.A.B. 

COURTESY OF ELEGANT HOODNESS MUSICAL PROGRAM 2013'

WELCOME TO E.H.M.P. SOUND BOY CARTAGENA

SOUNDBOY CARTAGENA

I would like to welcome to the Elegant Hoodness Musical Program, a young man who represents his borough to the fullest, Brooklyn, N.Y.. He is new entity to hip hop, reggaeton, drummer boy topped off with Spanish swag. I would like to introduce you to the multi talented SoundBoy Cartagena aka Spanglish Carta. I must say first I have never heard of music in this manner. Until I looked at his videos on youtube. I was quite impressed. My sister enjoyed his style as well. Welcome SoundBoy Cartagena. I would like to thank you for taking out time of your schedule to join Elegant Hoodness and N.A.B..

N.A.B.: What made you want to become not just a rapper but one that blends other facets of music, to your art form?

SOUNDBOY CARTAGENA: Loving all genres, especially hip hop and salsa. Growing up in salsa and raised around hip hop.

N.A.B.: What makes you stand out from other Spanish rap or other recording artist?

SOUNDBOY CARTAGENA: I am representing the Latin culture with today's reality, Carta!

N.A.B.: To young Latinos/Latinas that are growing up listening to your music, what advice would you give them as far as getting in the music business?

SOUNDBOY CARTAGENA: "NO GGRRRIND NO SHINE" Believe in yourself. Waste your time on what can sell because it is what it is and this is a business.

N.A.B.: I see you represent your heritage and your borough of Brooklyn, NY in all your songs. What does your borough and heritage mean to you? Do you feel you music is making an inpact on your community? If so in what way?

SOUNDBOY CARTAGENA: Definitely impacting the community by making music that touch souls, spiritually and mentally. Yes, I rep my borough so hard. I'm also representing Latin America. Meaning all of the U.S., Latinos internationally.

N.A.B.: Nore did the Reggaeton infusion of Spanish rap in the past. What exactly would you call your style of rap and does it differ or have a new twist similar to Reggaeton?

SOUNDBOY CARTAGENA: "Spanglish" is what I call my genre or music style, Reggaeton! Not at all, I'm rapping on Latin rhythm. I have a couple of reggae joints I have done before that can be mistaking with reggaethon. Not saying I don't like it because I love reggaethon. I love almost all genres.

N.A.B.: I see you use a band and play the drums as well as blending it with hip hop with the group The Roots. Tell me who are some of your influences that inspired you to create this fusion of different genres of music?

SOUNDBOY CARTAGENA: I don't have many influences. What influences me is making my own kind of music. I was born in Salsa but raised in hip hop. Michael Jackson (Jackson 5) was always dope to me. Also all the salsa legends, including today's salsa legend, Marc Anthony. Yes, I have a 13 piece Latin Hip Hop Orchestra. I also play drums for a street rock band, on my side time.

WRITTEN BY: DAWN ELLISON

COURTESY OF ELEGANT HOODNESS MUSICAL PROGRAM 2012'

STUNNA MANE NOMINATED FOR A TOP TEN @ E.H.M.P. AWARDS

Stunna Mane

C.E.O./Rapper of So Damn Pretty Ent. All the way from Florida Mississippi Elegant Hoodness Musical Program brings to you Stunna Mane. Being from the south Stunna Mane developed a slow paste but that didn’t hold him back. When Stunna Mane decided to be apart of the music industry he started out with managing an artist. During there process, things came to an end and they went there separate ways. That’s when Stunna decided to chance the opportunity of becoming an artist him self. Once he started there was know turning back. He began to collaborate with quite a few up coming Dj’s such as Dj Bobby Jones, Dj Bank Roe, Dj Cable and naming. His first track was than written and entitled “Drunk Gorilla”. This song became a hit throughout Delta, Mi, Atlanta, Memphis, Phoenix and counting. After this release came “Pretty Girls” which has captured the internet world. With not to much experience Stunna Mane has been nominated for two Jackson Music Awards (male hip-hop artist of the year and hip-hop entertainer of the year). Other tracks titled “Bang” ft. Murdah Baby Prod by Nat C, “On Dat Road” “We Be Blowing Strong” “The One They Talk About” “Let‘s Toast To Success” are a few that has been released as well. Making music, massive radio spins, viral promo and showcases has been his format lately. He has recently graced the stage at the Elegant Hoodness Musical Program showcase in Atlanta Nov 2011. Won second place and has gained heavy exposure with his winning. Such as more radio play throughout the globe and interviews in several different magazines. Sunna Mane is definitely on the come up. Let’s find out more.

N.A.B.: Start us off with some insight on the development of Stunna Mane.

STUNNA MANE: Well I was given the name "The Stunna" from ladies at my old job. I used to work on an assembly line building Nissans in Mississippi. We made great money there; I bought everything I ever wanted. Never had thru life in Mississippi and traveled outside of Mississippi to all parts of the country. Even to Alaska while working there it taught me with hard work comes opportunity and thru that came the Stunna Mane Aka Johnny Bang Life Style. That happens when you achieve success in life, you enjoy success because you worked hard for it. No one can take your memories or dreams from you because that's what drives us as human beings, having goals and dreams and a better life. So I based my rap career off my real life ups and downs and serve as a model of "be who you are and u still can make it in the world". Even being a smart guy that stays in the middle of four cotton fields you too can make your dreams come true.

N.A.B.: “Drunk Gorilla”, when and how did this track come about? Will you go on to the next track “Pretty Girls” and elaborate on this one as well.

STUNNA MANE: It's started right after I started rapping and decided that I wanted a way to release all of the energy that runs thru me but I don't dance so I created a away for me to release, with the Drunk Gorilla record. You can bob your head, rock, lean and do your thing to this record. It's an anthem for the club that's filled with passionate drinker’s lol!!!! And as for my single Pretty Girl's featuring ML the truth, I wrote this record to show the power of a beautiful woman over a man and do that in a away that it didn't come off as a dirty record. You know something my kid can sing or even play at a wedding. I wanted to make a classic timeless song to play in appreciation of women.

N.A.B.: Tell us about the latest project you’re working on presently? Please elaborate some.

STUNNA MANE: Right now we are currently promoting via @livemixtapes.com for free download the Drunk Gorilla Mixtape, which it currently has over 34,000 views - that's big for an indie. Also, it has no Dj drops so any Dj that would like to add a song to his rotation can do so with just a click of the download button. Since I'm giving away the mixtape free, all I ask in return from my fans is for you to rate and comment and a chance to come and perform for them in there city! Get @stunna_mane new mix tape #DrunkGorilla http://t.co/C3PurHkQ . Here is a link to the mix tape above, also in addition to touring the south and south east I'm now working on my other alter ego "Johnny Bang" Johnny Bang is the Johnny Bravo of the rap world the black Elvis Presley, mixed with country flavor as BB King and Muddy Waters. He is smart, funny, a handsome ladies man, big truck driver, fast car driver, builds loud sound systems, runs a rap label, used to be an ex bouncer and he is Bertha & Percy's son !!! Johnny Bang is hope and beliefs that you can do anything you can imagine ask long as u don't let failure kill your dreams. Not people but putting the weight on your shoulders and banging till u get some results!!!!! Mix tape on the way, Johnny Bang.

N.A.B.: Do you plan to collaborate with any artist soon?

STUNNA MANE: I’m always collaborating with different artist be on the look out for the New Bang remix featuring Dj Will Stunna Mane Murdah Baby, & Dub G of Ugk Records #Bang!!

N.A.B.: You performed at the Elegant Hoodness Musical Program in Atlanta recently. How did you become acquainted and what’s your intake of the showcase? Would you suggest Elegant Hoodness to other up and coming artist, producers, media and all who’s seeking to be build their buzz to the max with a wide range of opportunities?

STUNNA MANE: I had seen and heard about A.D. the General and the brand Elegant Hoodness for a while on twitter. One day she tweeted about her upcoming awards for the Top 10 indies in NY. I felt like I should be nominated so I had my VP hit her up to check on the business. From there it resulted in my doing the Atlanta show and winning second prize to now a chance to participate in the awards show in New York. I appreciate the Elegant Hoodness Musical Program platform as an indie. I'm pleased with the media package. More exposure is just what I need right now in my career. "The product and brand is solid". I would definitely recommend the program to another artist like myself who is working hard and has made a name for himself but ready for that next level in their career.

N.A.B.: What’s next for Stunna Mane?

STUNNA MANE: Hopefully I can run thru rap and retire soon I really just wanna run a empire I'm a bigger genius than rap a young mogul the next big music machine I wanna take over music and run it off my influence , network , and networth so with alot of hard work I want the whole machine because I feel it's been corrupted and taken advantage of!

N.A.B.: Where can the people hear your music and find out more about you? Any shout out you would like to give at this time? Also any words you would like to leave us with?

STUNNA MANE: Get @stunna_mane new mixtape #DrunkGorilla http://t.co/C3PurHkQ

www.twitter.com/stunna_mane

Www.facebook.com/Stunna.mane3

YouTube Stunnamane77

Datpiff.com

Livemixtapes.com

Thatcrack.com

Google me I’m everywhere. I would like to thank everyone who ever believed in me and supported my movement and what I stand for in life. My words to the world are, do not ever give up on life. Only you can better your situation. "Put God first and go get it"!!

Thank you Stunna Mane for taking time to network with N.A.N., N.A.B., and Elegant Hoodness

WRITTEN BY: SPECIALGIFT N.A.B.

COURTESY OF ELEGANT HOODNESS MUSICAL PROGRAM 2011

N.A.B.'S NEWEST MEMBER- SANTINA VEGA

SANTINA VEGA became a N.A.B. Sister and Elegant Hoodness Musical Program Representative. N.A.B. is an all-female empowerment/entrepreneurship program. This organization strictly focuses on the em-betterment of young ladies in deprived situations and lifestyles. Founded in 2006, N.A.B. has lived on the concept of “Notthing”, meaning that it is nothing in life to achieve your dreams. Their goals are to empower young girls and women to not only dream, but pursue those dreams and make them reality. N.A.B. collectively run The Elegant Hoodness Musical Program based in New York City. Their services include education & professional development, finance, research & information, communications, grassroots marketing, public relations, and leadership. We are the Sisterhood of B.I.T.C.H.E.S. Beautiful, Intelligent, Talented, Charismatic, Honorable, Entrepreneurs Striving for the same goal. N.A.B. embodies the ultimate female hustler. Being apart of N.A.B., Santina Vega has put forth incredible effort with promotions and video productions. Her work is published throughout the globe in several web sites, and blogs. She has become a great attribute to Elegant Hoodness & N.A.B. We are honored to introduce to the world our sister and newest N.A.B. member, Santina Vega.

N.A.B.: When did you start singing? And do you write your own material?

S.VEGA: Wow I would say I started singing just as soon as I started walking lol my Grandma used to call me "The radio" because she said there wasn't a song out there that I didn't know. As far as writing my own music yes I do! It’s been a journey but I am writing my own material.

N.A.B.: You are apart of Yo Vega Ink and now the newest member of Team NAN/NAB. Tell our readers how Yo Vega got started and the connection to Team NAN/NAB?

S.VEGA: Yo Vega Ink started in 2009 with one member which was myself. The company name was Originally Vega Ent. , Later I met Chris Holmes who had the same passion for music I did. He later learned video work we started working together that's when "Yo Vega Ink" came about. We then met a Male Singer/Vocalist by the name of Anthony Williams who later became "Anthony Anthem" From that point on it’s was like fate and we been growing ever since.

We were introduced to Team N.A.B./N.A.N threw my big brother Rico Ricardo. Who had been working with Ms.FeFe and of course AD The General a lot. He always would speak so highly of them. He would always tell me how I had to meet AD and FE so Elegant Hoodness has a competition here in Kc Mo. That's when it all became official I had met the N.A.B/N.A.N team and things went perfect. Soon we became apart of the team.

N.A.B.: You also do photography and Video Directing and Editing. What inspired to start doing more behind the scene work?

S.VEGA: I was working with a lot of local artist as far as music collaborations and I did co-hosting for T.V shows that played on the East Cost. So i had been around a lot of video editors in that time. I was kind of learning bits here and there from watching. Anyways the people i was working with had a shoot one day that was going to San Francisco. We were all told to meet up at a certain spot, the team didn't show, so I told my self smh I can do it alone. That was it! The video work was born.

As far as photography I started with an internship with a huge company called "Ben Weddle association" located in down town kc. They were doing prints for companies like Wal-Mart and plenty of other big companies. So I got most of my inspiration from that internship. As i grew i did my own photo-shoots started for a friend of mine that was into modeling. Helped her create a portfolio, then later did shoots for Festival flyers, Bill-Boards and album covers and more.

N.A.B.: You are a Native from KC MO. What is your opinion of the music scene in Kc and what you and the artists in kc need to do to create a larger buzz for the town?

S.VEGA: I think Kansas City is a great place to create great music. Kansas City has so many talented people in all areas that have to do with music such as studios, radio and venues that have lots of showcases for local talent that helps the public get to know u some.

As far as creating a bigger buzz, I think we lack support in many ways. We won’t get to deep into that now but I think we are slowly but surely creating a buzz at this moment. We have Artist like Ron Ron, Mon E G that are working with main stream artist and signed to huge labels like Universal Rec. Not to mention here in kc mo is we have one of the largest indie labels in the country ( Strange Musik) that’s techn9ne label. He’s originally from KC also.

N.A.B.: Which artists influence you?

S.VEGA: I grew up listening to Mariah Carey she has been a huge influence in my life. I had every album from her. I also loved Groups like 702, SWV, Total, ABC, New Edition and the list goes on lol. I love old school jams I can listen to that for hours.

N.A.B.: Tell me when you 1^st fell in love with Hip Hop?

S.VEGA: I first fell in love in love with "hip hop" when I knew I had talent, when I learned about all the amazing things that can be done with music. It’s amazing how much music can impact a person’s life. I'll say it this way Music is my therapy.

N.A.B.: Where can our readers her your music and where can they get a hold of you?

S.VEGA: You can see Visuals from Yo Vega Ink at YOUTUBE.COM/MSSANTINA also check out my Reverbnation/SantinaVega or email me at vegasantina@yahoo.com

Written by: A.D. The General & MS FEFE (N.A.B.)

Courtesy of The Elegant Hoodness Musical Program 2011

CHAD PIFF WINS @EHMP WITH HIS GUITAR

CHAD PIFF has an original and refreshing approach to his style of Hip Hop, with an electric guitar at hand and his drummer at his back. They proceed to rock the audience at the Elegant Hoodness artist’s competition. With such breeze and pizzazz Chad Piff breaks down the meaning to his name. He say’s I’m Chad Piff, Chad like the country and Piff well you know like Piff! Chad was awarded the Team N.A.N. people’s choice for his energy on stage and originality. Take a quick read and make sure to tell folk where you heard it first!!!!

E.H.M.P.: Congrats on your win at the Elegant Hoodness Musical Program Sept 21. How did you feel about your performance and your 1^st impression of The Elegant Hoodness?

CHAD PIFF: It’s was pretty cool. Very underground hip hop, I like that!

E.H.M.P.: How long have you been playing the guitar? And what inspired you to fuse hip hop with live instruments?

CHAD PIFF: I started playing the guitar about 4yrs ago, and also play a few other instruments like keys, drums, bass and mpc. One day I woke up and said to myself that hip hop needs a change. Had I dream about “LIVE” sounding Hip Hop (a light Bulb went offfff at this moment)

E.H.M.P.: What is your writing process like? Do you write to a beat? Or do you come up with a riff on the guitar 1^st?

CHAD PIFF: I pretty much sit there with my glass of wine and brain storm I don’t write much (It’s very rare if u see me writing at the studio). Most of the Time I compose the beats but i have no Problem working with new producers. Ohhh and Guitar is usually done last.

E.H.M.P.: How do you describe your style?

CHAD PIFF: Different, Rock and Roll meets Dub step Hip hop, Jimi Hendrix with a Mix of Lil Wayne with drum beats like Kayne "Modern Day Hippie"

E.H.M.P.: Where can we listen and or download your music?

CHAD PIFF: http://chadpiff.blogspot.com/ , Datt Piff , Sound Cloud All that good stuff

E.H.M.P.: Can you give any advice to the future of hip hop?

CHAD PIFF: Yes, stay different be yourself at all times!!!!

E.H.M.P.: Where can we reach you?

CHAD PIFF: ChadPiffmusic@gmail.com Twitter @ChadPiff or Facebook Chad Piff or call me 201-677-CHAD

Written BY: A.D. The General

Courtesy of the Elegant Hoodness Musical Program 2011

ATL ARTISTS FLYBOY STACKZ IS CLIMBING UP THE RANKS

FLYBOY STACKZ

Born in New Orleans, presently based in Atlanta Ga, I present Flyboy Stackz, Up and coming hip hop artist with a massive drive. Producer, artist, actor and model are a few of his many talents. In 1998 Flyboy Stackz decided to explore hip hop and run with it. At the age of 16 his first mix tape dropped. Even though that was a great look at that time and showed his habile, life matters geared him in another direction. He went on to enhance on his education. From the age of 19 to 24, Flyboy had to deal with the blows of life. Presently at the age of 24, FlyBoy knew it was time to catch up and that's exactly what he did. "Mr.2010" hosted by DJ Formula & Platinum family Radio and "Sign Me" mix tapes and his catchy club banger "Crank It Up" has gave him his lead way to growth. Than came "12 Days Of Flyboy", "Get Money Stay Fly" VOL. 2 and "The Check-In" which was released June 2011. Flyboy's newest album "FLIGHT" I hear has the "streetz and air waves going crazy".

SPECIALGIFTNAB: Take us into the current zone of FlyBoy Stackz?

FLYBOY STACKZ: Grind Mode, focused on making good music and building my brand and putting my city and my team on the map.

SPECIALGIFTNAB: How did your pragmatic view of hip hop come about?

FLYBOY STACKZ: Just going through everyday life. The ups and downs of life, I’m fortunate to be able to survive and still be here to turn those events into good music.

SPECIALGIFTNAB: What is your pertinence in the hip hop game?

FLYBOY STACKZ: I AM HIP HOP.... I live it, and breathe it everyday. I'll continue to stay relevant because I have the ability to relate and connect with people on another level. Every artist doesn’t have that, That "IT" factor.

SPECIALGIFTNAB: Tell us about the development and course of your newest album "Flight".

FLYBOY STACKZ: The whole "Flight" project is my gift to the game. Developed from real life and daily situations formulated into good music. I worked with some of the best producers in the game on this project. Its course is just beginning; it’s one of those albums that you will appreciate with time. The older it gets, the better it sounds. TIME LESS.

SPECIALGIFTNAB: Do you feel your perseverance has been rewarded so far? Will you elaborate?

FLYBOY STACKZ: I feel like my perseverance is rewarded every time I get on the stage and give my fans 100 percent. That’s what it’s all about. Although it has not been rewarded fully at this time financially, it’s definitely coming in the near future. No question about it.

SPECIALGIFTNAB: Who would you give credit to in your journey this far? Is there anyone you look to collaborate with in the near future?

FLYBOY STACKZ: I give credit to my team, my fans, and my family. Without them I’m nothing. I’m looking to collaborate with anybody I feel is making good music. Big name collaborations are cool, but I’m not the ride the next man coat tail to get on type. I’m self made... self paid.

SPECIALGIFTNAB: What's next for Flyboy Stackz?

FLYBOY STACKZ: More showcases, tours, mix tapes, and videos.... Stay tuned.... We grinding.

SPECIALGIFTNAB: As the world gets to know Flyboy Stackz, what do you want them to deem? What's the best way for us to hear your tracks and stay updated?

FLYBOY STACKZ: There's nothing in particular that I want the world to deem. Everyone is a different individual, so I want each person to make their own opinion about me based upon my actions and the material I put out. Then take whatever they want from it. The best way to hear my music and stay updated about me is my website. WWW.FLYBOYSTACKZ.COM

WRITTEN BY: SPECIALGIFT N.A.B.

COURTESY OF ELEGANT HOODNESS MUSICAL PROGRAM 2011'

E.H.M.P. INTRODUCES M.A.D, MARLON "MAYOR OF KC.KS"

I meet MAD MARLON on Aug 26, 2011 on Grand Boulevard around the corner from Balanca’s Pyro Room the home base of The Elegant Hoodness Musical Program in KC Missouri. He had an awesome wrapped van with his logo and image on it with loads of promo. He gave me a yellow bag with an alien image on the bag in black, with a copy of his newest album and a poster inside the bag. His t-shirt also had an alien image on it and his sunglasses had white tape across his lenses in a x shape. His dreads were super clean and his swag was on point. You can tell the influence he has in the town and the fact that he knew it. I invited Mad Marlon to compete in our E.H.M.P competition and we chopped it up on how important it is for artists to self promote there product and to travel to develop a larger brand. Mad Marlon placed 3^rd and is now nominated as for a Top Ten Artist’s of The Year Award Dec 21, 2011 in NY. Get to know “The Major of KC,KS.

MAD MARLON

E.H.M.P.: What does the name Mad Marlon mean?

MAD MARLON: Well between always looking angry in grade school and a south central friend of mine named Loon, nicked named my Lil brother Mad Man first. Then around early close to mid 90's it just came. Since my lil brother nick name was Mad Man, it was only right that I became Mad Marlon. I later came with the acronym for MAD Music Always Diversified. My mother wore a frown on her face the whole 9 months of her pregnancy. So, I was born with a frown on my face. Mad Marlon being my name was fate I guess.

E.H.M.P.: Where you born in Kansas City Mo? And how do you differ from the average Kansas City artist?

MAD MARLON: No! I was born in Kansas City, KS. It's right next door. We're what you call Twin Cities. I differ from the average KC artist. I think my difference is that I'll go to the extreme to rep the town from fashion, slang, dance, music and styles. I take more pride in representing my city. When you listen to my music you don't hear a certain coastal influence. Such as: slang, style, fashion, culture and music. When people think hip hop in Kansas City, Ks they should think of me. That has always been one of my goals. Also I represent my town from a musical stand point not from an environmental one. I differ also because I acknowledge that in order to put your city on the map; you got to see the rest of the map. I go out of my way to protect the culture of hip hop coming from a Kansas City, Ks, prospective.

E.H.M.P.: You have tremendous energy on stage and you make sure the audience is completely engaged by your performance. How important is it for you to connect with your audience?

MAD MARLON: Very important Tech N9ne, said "he's the pastor and the crowd is the congregation". That's a good way to put it. Also, "you can't download a live show" is what a wise man once told me "seeing a artist live show will give the crowd that one chance to truly see what you’re made of as an entertainer". Connecting with the crowd is the foundation of building a fan base.

E.H.M.P.: I notice that you seem to be pretty established in your city and you grind 24/7 for hip hop. Have you always pushed your own tours? And how important is it for you as an artist to tour in your local area and through out the country?

MAD MARLON: The idea of pushing my own tour came from an older cousin of mine Ric-Hard who stays in Hollywood, Ca. Instead of waiting on someone to take you on tour, he taught me how to get a wrapped van, hit the highway and go. You don't even need a wrapped van; I was driving all over the region years before I got my van wrapped. First get a map set markers in each city you want to go. Save up a budget get cd's, poster's or what ever you can get. Just cd's would do and hit the highway. Rather it be close by cities or far away as long as you’re on the road.

E.H.M.P.: I know you recently had the opportunity to travel with Snoop Dog. What was the name of the tour? And how was it performing with the legendary Snoop? And where can we currently see you performing?

MAD MARLON: The Doggumentary Thanks to Snoops Lil brother Bing and Ric-Hard. A chance to introduce my music to a Snoop Dog’s fan is a blessing from the gods of Hip Hop Check www.madmarlon.com for show and tour dates Or Facebook.com/gotmadmarlon

E.H.M.P.: When you sit down to write a song. Do you focus more on your flow or your lyrics?

MAD MARLON: I don't sit down to write songs anymore. Now the vibrations just come. It's like when I hear the best the lyrics just come. The flow could evolve at anytime from writing it, to recording it. It's like if I wrote a song Monday when I go record it Thursday, it's not going to have the some flow as it had Monday.

E.H.M.P.: Do you feel artists from the mid west are underrated?

MAD MARLON: Well when u say, Midwest what artist comes to mind nope I don't think we do.

E.H.M.P.: What or who would you say influences your sound and style?

MAD MARLON: 90's hip hop defiantly. The whole west coast thing influenced my fashion, my attitude and slang Ice Cube, E40, Kurupt and Redman were my lyrical influences. Who basically shape me; until I evolved into my own self contain artistry. Later it was the study of Rock bands from the 60's 70's that influenced my stage performance.

E.H.M.P.: Where do you hope to be a year from now?

MAD MARLON: -In the middle of a world wide global exploitation of Mad Marlon's Brand, on tour and Job free.

E.H.M.P.: Where can our readers and your fans download, buy or listen to your music?

MAD MARLON: iTunes , CDBaby, Digstation, www.madmarlon.com, rhapsody, amazon , emusic

E.H.M.P.: If the world can only remember you by one quote what would it be?

MAD MARLON: "Sometimes it's me Sometimes it's you. It's always us Together we are one Under the Sun".

E.H.M.P.: Any thank you and shouts outs?

MAD MARLON: S/o to every independent artist on planer earth. S/o to all my 's we're everywhere.

WRITTEN BY: A.D. THE GENERAL

COURTESY OF ELEGANT HOODNESS MUSICAL PROGRAM 2011'