GET ACQUAINTED WITH THE MOVEMENT BLACC OUT ENT... . E.H.M.P.

 BLACC OUT ENT

E.H.M.P.: What influences you guy’s music? What really influenced the start of Blacc Out Entertainment, besides the obvious?

BLACC OUT: I want to create a movement to show that not only does my city have talent but enough to make it. Also, the saying Hip Hop is Dead, Smh; It’s just not taking as serious and we are here to change that!

E.H.M.P.: What do you guys think of the state of Hip Hop now? How would you separate yourselves from other artist?

BLACC OUT: It all sounds the same and we consider ourselves different. We have more to talk about than drugs. We have our own sound as well.

E.H.M.P.: What has been some of you guys struggles as you try to pursue your individual and group music careers? What advice would you collectively give others in your place?

BLACC OUT: Rejection, Rejection, Rejection! Everybody will not except you just follow your dream and try and stand out. If people are doing it one way look for a different way of doing it and master it. No accomplishment goes unnoticed period.

E.H.M.P.: What was it like taking 2^nd place at the Elegant Hoodness showcase in Columbia, SC at “Side Pockets” November 3^rd? Was it even more motivating?

BLACC OUT: It was an extra accomplishment and feeling. We all got together and made a pact to turn it up or hustle and focus 100%. It was really motivating and well needed.

E.H.M.P.: Do you guys have any upcoming projects that you’ll are working on? Where can readers connect with you’ll and your music?

BLACC OUT: We are currently working on the official Bacc Out mix tape. You can follow us on Twitter (@blaccoutent1) our website (www.blaccoutent.com) and Soundcloud (blaccoutent).

E.H.M.P.: Do you guys have any last outs or thoughts?

BLACC OUT: Shout out to the man upstairs for making all of this possible. Shout out to my producer Curtis Forbes with F&M productions. Shout out to Elegant Hoodness for giving us the opportunity to rock the stage. To our fans and supporters we you’ll beyond reason. Also, shout to Phil Ducket, Lady Gucci’s producer, much love homie.

INTERVIEWED BY: A.D. THE GENERAL

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Check out what's new w/ Mottz Gigante

MOTTZ GIGANTE

N.A.B.: What's shaking Mottz. It's been a minute since we last sat down. How's things been with you?

MOTTZ: Everything is going well. I'm working on the "KingsBorough Project 2" and working on all sorts of ventures. From shooting videos and also trying to direct my own stuff. Besides that, just humble and focused on progression.

N.A.B.: Great to hear! Once upon a time you didn't feel your confidence and lyrical skills were up to par. Now that, that has changed, talk about it. Go on to where you are in your career presently? Elaborate.

MOTTZ: Man my confidence is threw the roof now. I've become more open with my talents. Not being afraid of criticism has given me comfort. That is going to be there for a while. Besides making music, I've been working hard trying to keep a positive mind. Gaining experience in my life to make the music I'm giving the people, more convincing.

N.A.B: Is "Homecoming 3" featuring Jay Spitz, the last single you put out? What are you working on now? What can we look forward too?

MOTTZ: Just more heat and visuals "Home Coming 3" is my first and only official video. I'm trying to give the people more of a visual of me personally, instead of constantly hearing my voice. So, they can also see the rapper as well. 

N.A.B.: During our last interview we spoke on your mix tape debut, for "The Kingsborough Project." You also stated "I'm building up my catalogue to the point were I can flood the streets." Were are you at now with building your catalogue? You recently performed at Elegant Hoodness, is that rite? Any radio stations supporting your music? If so which ones and how did that come about?

MOTTZ: I'm almost done with my second mix tape. Now I'm on to videos and making more material. The album should be coming around in the fall. After just doing features and just taking everything slow and as it comes. Performing at Elegant Hoodness is always a blessing for me to show my talent. A.D. The General always show me love. I don't know about the radio stations playing my music. Gemz (Fresh Friday's) & Ms.. FeFe N.A.B. (On Deck Thurs & Rockin w/ N.A.B.) hold me down, when I call up. So, that's a blessing and I'm honored by that.

N.A.B.: Take this time to elaborate on something we haven't discussed.

MOTTZ: You pretty much covered all basis. There's a lot of unsigned talent out here. I'm not saying I'm the best, but I'm one of those rappers they need to pay attention to. I'm what the music industry is missing and if I get chance, I would take full advantage of it! That's a Superfact!!!!!!

N.A.B.: How can we stay in tune with your lyrical skills? Are you on the social networks? YOUTUBE, Reverb, etc?

MOTTZ: I'm everywhere I think, LOL. I'm on Datpiff, Soundcloud and Reverbnation. My views off that "Home Coming 3" is doing some crazy numbers, like 94k on YOUTUBE. That's like my biggest accomplishment. So, I'm more motivated on doing videos and performing now.

N.A.B.: Shout Outs?

MOTTZ: S/o to everybody in the KingsBorough projects .... 225 ... Maino/Rody/White/ everyone at H.M.B/pop/perc/dee/lyte/flow/brown/juice/head/weeze/ Everybody that has helped me with through my music career A BIG SALUTE !!! 

INTERVIEWED BY: SPECIALGIFT N.A.B.

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GET ACQUAINTED WITH TYLER A.

N.A.B.: Start off by telling us a little about yourself. Where you are from, etc..?

TYLER A: Well, my actual name is Aaron Erdman. I grew up in a small suburb town called, Holbrook on Long Island. I live with my mother and my brother. My father died when I was 14 years old. I am currently attending college at State University of New York, located in Oswego. As a kid, which I still am because I am only 18, but as a kid baseball was my passion. It switched over to rapping January of last year. But, I am only 18 years old and I have a long road ahead in music and life in general.

N.A.B.: I noticed you just started rapping this year. What brought this about and elaborate on your influences.

TYLER A.: I fell into deep depression because I missed my father very much. I had severe anxiety, and I lost my baseball opportunities because of my elbow. A guy by the name of John Petroski otherwise known as John Jay, in my rap group “The Dream Team”, was rapping for 2 years. I used to write poetry as a kid, I decided to give it a try and it was fun. Four months I was doing this for fun than my mom’s friend Fran whose daughter I dated for like five years on and off told me about her friend, G Strong. So being the go-getter type of kid, I am, I decided to hit him up on Facebook. It is all about social networking these days. We spoke and he said when your mix tape comes out I want to hear it. I said fine. I sent him it. After that I kept writing my freestyles while he gave me pointers. He finally gave me a talk and said I think you need that big record. So he suggested I write a song about when my father passed away. That was in October. It was called One Last Time and it came out wonderful. For the last two months, I've been grinding and just doing all I could to get out there.

N.A.B.: Tell us about that moment you experienced writing and recording your first track.

TYLER A.: My first track I wrote and recorded was called "Please Say A Command." It was my first rhyme ever and it came out in January of last year. It felt good but it did not get a good reception. But I don’t even count that because that was back when I didn't know what I was doing. I was just fooling around. My first real record I consider to be “One Last Time,” the song about my dad passing away. It was magical to record. The guy at the studio made references comparing me to Eminem which was a real honor. I enjoyed writing it because everything just flowed so well. I never got stuck because I knew exactly what I wanted to say. The video for this song is coming out on Father’s day, of this year.

N.A.B.: Where are you now in career in comparison to early on last year?

TYLER A.: Well the beginning of my career was just writing and never recording. Then I made the mix tape “Chasing Fame” which I will get into later but it was all remixes basically. Now I’m making big records working with big people and performing at the Elegant Hoodness Musical Program showcases, opening for Maino and DMC. And seeing DMC, Mr.Cheeks, and Fred The Godson get awards. It is a real blessing to see how far I've gotten, when I wrote my first rhyme a little over a year ago today.

N.A.B.: You have performed at the Elegant Hoodness Musical Program. Tell us about that experience. How did you become familiar and what can you gain with them? 

TYLER A.: Well I learned about the Elegant Hoodness Musical Program through G Strong. He said there is no better showcases and even though I performed my only two shows with Elegant Hoodness, I can honestly say that is true. Stars are in the building. I get so much exposure. It is a real hip hop atmosphere and there is nothing more I can ask for. A.D. The General just runs the showcase beautifully and the people by her side are awesome also.

N.A.B.: Elaborate on your mix tape "Chasing Fame." The making and the turnout, how was it?

TYLER A.: Well, Chasing Fame was back when I was only rhyming a few short months. It was all remixes basically and looking back at it, the mix tape sucked. I got a lot of hate for it. People told me it sucked, but I didn't give up. I never gave up in my life. Even with baseball when I first sucked, I kept going and was college recruited. That mix tape just gave me something to show people and without it, I wouldn't be here because the mistakes I made on that mix tape only made me better. The E.P “The White Walls” I did with my boy John Jay came out awesome, so much better. So, I’m still early in my music career, I got so many more years to grind and so much more to learn. But overall "Chasin Fame" was not the best, but it got it’s views and people learned what I did. I’ve improved and people message me on FaceBook apologizing saying I should have never said you couldn't do it. You are an awesome rapper now and my favorite because I've seen you develop. It was an experience that made my career stronger.

N.A.B.: What's next for you?

TYLER A.: Well I have two singles "One Last Time" and "It’s My Turn." And I performed my first two shows at the E.H.M.P. I’m going back to school on the 27^th. I am definitely going to keep recording tracks and making new songs. I got plenty of songs coming out. I got the It’s My Turn music video coming out soon ft. G Strong. One Last Time video is coming out on father’s day this year. I want to make sure all 8,000 kids at my school know who I am and what I do. I’m going to start promoting like no other. I will be doing shows when I come home hopefully with the E.H.M.P. I’m just going to keep grinding and doing my thing and hopefully someone sees and I get to live out my dream.

N.A.B.: Anything you would like to express at this time, that we haven't? Close out with shout outs and where we can stay acquainted with you.

TYLER A.: I would like to take this time to thank all my supporters and my haters for making me a better person and rapper. I’d like to thank my mother and my brother for always supporting me. Shout out to my boys John Jay and D Young. We the Dream Team look out for us. And a special thank you to G Strong cause without him I wouldn't be in the situation I am in doing the things I am doing with music. M.E.E.N. Entertainment is about to change the game. Hulksmash! Look out for me in the near future I’m going to be making moves. My facebook is http://www.facebook.com/aaron.erdman.9 and my twitter is @tylerayvrum. My email is aerdman@oswego.edu. And you can reach me on my cell at 631-942-8258 for anything. I’m always available. God bless you all and thanks for the support!

INTERVIEWED BY: SPECIALGIFT N.A.B.

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YOUNG PIFF IS MOVING UP THE LADDER - GET FAMILIAR WITH N.A.B.

YOUNG PIFF

N.A.B.: Dedication to your craft is definitely in motion. What are your contributions to your music and the mainstream community.


YOUNG PIFF: I contribute a lot of time in my craft I put my all in this music and expect it right back.even if someone doesn't like my music they gotta respect my hustle. 


N.A.B.: You've won a few times at the Elegant Hoodness Musical Program. How are there services thus far?


YOUNG PIFF:  It always a pleasure to perform at a Elegant Hoodness showcase. The vibe there is so hip hop and Im always put in a position to network with people that open other lanes and set me up for my next move. 


N.A.B.: Whats new? Elaborate on some matters your viewer's should be aware of.


YOUNG PIFF:  Everything.new flow new vibe new movement. The new mixtape is done and we ready to put it out on a really big scale. We got producer's from California, Miami and even Spain that reached out to work on my new project and that's word on my pops there's nothing on the underground circuit that on the same level. 


N.A.B.: How often are you in the studio?


YOUNG PIFF: I try to be in the studio as much as I can but living life prohibits me from being there everday. I would say on the average 3 days a week for about 5 hours a session. 


N.A.B.: In a prior interview with an  N.A.B. member via Gsteam843 you stated "What you see is what you get, no artificial ingredients". I like the sound of that and totally agree. Give us an example of what's the truth verses articicial?


YOUNG PIFF:  Everything I say I meant I seen or I did. I don't use stories I've over heard from the next man or stunt about thibgs I don't have.what you is what you get a real Nigga with real lyrics.


N.A.B. : You've met a significant amount of reputable people. Have you built a relationship with any of these reputable individuals?


YOUNG PIFF: Well there's a few people over at hot 97 that I met after I.won the summer jam battle that I kept in touch with and a few producers I met at various shows but that's about most of the reputable people that I met either couldn't do nothing for me or I.really didn't get a good vibe with and I never been one for fake smiles.


N.A.B.: How can we stay up to date with your music? Any shout out's you would like to give?


YOUNG PIFF:  You could follow me on Twitter youngpiff187 comment on something on my FB youngpiff checkout the swag on instagram questcali watch the movement for yourself on YouTube youngpiff. Shout out to my team pc niggas Jack boyz my ihustle niggas and anyone else who respects the movement..young piff got next ja heard hang hang!!  


WRITTEN BY: SPECIALGIFT N.A.B.


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RO NASTY IS SHAKING IT UP IN MIAMI - FOLLOW UP WITH A.D. THE GENERAL

Ro Nasty

A.D. THE GENERAL:  Congrats on your win and recent nomination at The Elegant Hoodness Miami. How did you feel about win and about your recent SONY/IODA situation?

Ro Nasty: Thank you it feels good to finally start making moves. I’m excited to see how Sony can help me reach my goals in the music industry so I plan on taking advantage of the blessing and opportunity.

A.D. THE GENERAL: What do you feel separates you from your average rapper in Miami?

Ro Nasty: The separation between me and other rappers in Miami is I stay in Broward County so if you from where I'm from you know there’s a different swag that separates Dade County from Broward County. I was always different growing up trying new things, making up my own slang words and doing a lot of traveling witnessing different styles from different areas. My approach to music is not like your average rapper. I'm a true artist and I feed off music so there’s no telling what I'm going to say or do. But I will show up and show out.

A.D. THE GENERAL:  Who are some of your influences?

Ro Nasty: Growing up the first rap group I had in my tape deck all the time was Bone Thugs-n-Harmony. After they fell off it was all about Cash Money, No limit and 2pac. UGK has also always been my favorite rap duo. I like some of the new era rappers too but its all about NASTY MONEY ENTERTAINMENT now.

A.D. THE GENERAL:  Do you like today’s Hip Hop and why?

Ro Nasty: Today’s Hip Hop is somewhat weak if you ask me. There have not been too many albums that can ride track for track like back in 1998. Now it’s a bunch of single rappers who drop a hot ass single but a trash ass album. Plus I feel like this auto tune shit got everybody thinking they can sing but I can say these trash ass rappers getting money though. So fu*k what I think.

A.D. THE GENERAL:  Who would you love to collaborate and why?

Ro Nasty: If I could collaborate with anybody past and present it would be 2pac, Hotboys, Yo Gotti, T.I., Gucci, Jeezy, 2chainz, Kanye, Jadakiss, Ugk, Wiz and Camoflauge (r.i.p.) there’s more people I would like to work with but that’s what comes to mind right now.

A.D. THE GENERAL:  If the world could only remember with you with one quote what would it be?

Ro Nasty: If I had to go and leave a quote it would have to be my label name breakdown which is "niggas ain't shit trust yourself make other niggas envy you" , that’s NASTY MONEY!!

A.D. THE GENERAL:  Any shout out’s and thank you?

Ro Nasty: I would like to thank god first and also I’d like to thank my family for not giving up on me. Shout out to all my nasty money fans n 2 times for my hood Hollywood, Florida. yoooooo!!!!!

Written by: A.D. The General

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IN TUNE TO MAKE HIT'S AKA THE HITMAN

THE HITMAN

N.A.B.The HITMAN is a straight forward, outspoken name. When and who decided you would carry this epithet?

HITMAN: I chose my own name. I decided I needed both a strong and clever name that represented me as a person and an artist. The reason behind that name being chosen is because of my admiration of how an assassin carries themselves; quiet, observant, focused on his goals, precise and deadly when need be. There is also a double meaning to HITMAN, I only strive to make hits nothing less hence the name The HITMAN. 

N.A.B.: Like many boys growing up into men, you've overcome your share of hurdles. How did you manage staying focused on your dream?

HITMAN: I love music. It's my escape from most problems and I use it as my own therapy. I've been singing since I was six and started rapping when I was nine. It's not that becoming an artist is a goal, I already see myself as an artist. Being a successful artist is my goal!! I couldn't really afford much so I made everything that had to do with my career choice, my lifestyle. I became a live in studio sound engineer so I can record and perform. I work as a camera man with EMmutimedia.com so I can do music videos. Everything else doesn't faze me. I don't have time to worry about what happened before. If you look back you trip sometimes. So keeping your eyes forward on what you need and everything will be OK.

N.A.B.: What skills would you say you bring to the table being an artist and engineer? How would you describe your sound to people?

HITMAN: I"m a diverse artist. I can fit into any genre of music and enjoy every genre. I not only being an artist but also a sound engineer helped me progress faster and I think it gave me the advantage on most up coming artist. I tech for many showcases so I get to see all the mistakes and I study everything I watch. Now I know what to do and what kind of fresh ideas I can bring to the stage to put on an entertaining show. Plus it always helps to learn all the equipment that's being used for you on stage and off.

N.A.B.: What image do you think your music conveys?

HITMAN: Depends on the song I make. I could make a party song than make a song with a strong heart-ed and personal message to it. Also it could switch to straight up hip hop hardcore. It's all diverse but I guess you could put it under commercial hip hop.

N.A.B.: What are your short and long term goals?

HITMAN: My goal period is to become successful and master my craft in the art of writing and performing music. I mean I would like to get on a level as other famous well known artist too, don't get me wrong.

N.A.B.: Do you have a press kit or demo our viewers can check out? Where do you promote?

HITMAN: I will be releasing a mix tape soon called "Unknown" and I'm currently making a couple music video's for some songs on that mix tape. Right now you can find my music and my info on facebook, reverbnation, youtube and any other current social network. I do have a press kit and will be releasing a video EPK soon.

N.A.B.: Do you have a marketing or business plan in place for your career?

HITMAN: Yes but I feel I'm still in the early phase where I always improve or change things. 

N.A.B.: You've came across the Elegant Hoodness Musical Program showcase. Fill us in about your experience from how you became acquainted to your actual appearance.

HITMAN: I met A.D. the General at a showcase that I was told to go to by a friend I met when I was sound teaching for Times Square Art's Center on 42nd street. I was told the wrong time to go though so I showed up at the end and basically everyone was either leaving or talking to each other. So I walked up to each judge individually to ask them to stay and watch me perform and she happened to be one of them. I started performing and didn't really have anyone's attention at first. So I jumped on a table in the middle of the room and went in on the music, ears where perking than. After that I git love from everyone and got the judges contact info. I sent A.D. my music and she was really feeling it. A.D. kept telling me about the show Elegant Hoodness for a while and I'm glad I didn't let her down because she had a lot of faith that I was going to do well. I didn't think I would win though cause it was a lot of good talent there. I guess it was my time you know?

N.A.B.: What social networking sites are you actively on?

HITMAN: Twitter: @officialhitman Facebook.com/officialhitman Reverbnation.com/theofficialhitman Instagram: officialhitman Youtube.com/thehitmanlive

N.A.B.: Any closing words and or shout outs?

WRITTEN BY: SPECIALGIFT N.A.B.

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