Saturday, June 23, 2012
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Q & A w/ Flo' Jo
This is probably the best Q & A session I've ever had....w/ the very articulate & ridiculously talented Flo' Jo, reppin Baltimore! DOWNLOAD his NEW TAPE NOW!
Q: How did Flo' Jo come about? I know you previously referred to yourself as Grim, why the change?
A: Grim had a dark sound to it. It was during a period of my life where I was going through what I thought was hell in my mind. I had a certain sound that I doesn't fit the mold of who I am anymore...and the last thing I want is to be labeled something I'm not.
Q: How did Flo' Jo come about? I know you previously referred to yourself as Grim, why the change?
A: Grim had a dark sound to it. It was during a period of my life where I was going through what I thought was hell in my mind. I had a certain sound that I doesn't fit the mold of who I am anymore...and the last thing I want is to be labeled something I'm not.
Q: What are your expectations for the new tape?
A: I want people to know that there isn't one particular style in my city. That I found a lane that works for me and that you, the listener have the choice of riding this wave with me or finding the next best thing. Even if you decide that my mixtape isn't your cup of tea at least it draws a few eyes in the direction of Baltimore.
Q: Have you given yourself a deadline to reach a certain level of success or "make it" so to speak"?
A: I'm 24...so my deadline is 26 flat out lol. I feel you can always fight the good fight but I've been fighting for 7 years now and I think I owe it to myself and the fans to keep on swinging for another year or so. Lord willing I'll be mentioned with the greats one of these days...if not life will continue.
Q: Outside of music what are some goals you have set yourself? Long & short term?
A: I'm looking to start my own clothing brand very soon. Money can be an issue at times but I'm working towards changing that as well lol. If I can't make it as an artist I want to create a open outlet for artists, photographers,
Q: In a time where being a rapper seems like something EVERYONE is pursuing how do you plan to stand out & be heard?
A: Good question. The only answer I can offer is good quality music plain and simple. I will continue to make the best music I know how and utilize every outlet. It might sound as though I come off carefree when speaking on a possible career in the field of music but this is a lifestyle for me. I enjoy listening and being apart of something bigger than myself, impacting someone's life in a positive way. If at any point I can change the way a person view/feel about hip hop, young black males or my city in general then it was worth the late night sessions,shows etc.
Q: So, I know you have a girlfriend, how does effect or influence your music?
A: My GF has been 110% supportive of the moves I make as an artist. I love to sample when possible..there has been times where she hips me to an artist I may have knew nothing about and gives me suggestions on how to approach of track. It's always nice to have a fresh set of eyes and ears around because I have a tendency to burn both ends of the candle sticks daily.
Q: Explain this Aura Kids Society movement you speak of so much.
A: Well...where do I begin. To understand A.K.$ you must understand Aura. Aura is what personifies you as an individual, your mojo. Your aura makes you one of a kind...a glow that can't be imitated because you set the standard of cool. Jaxso, B-Ez and myself set the standard of cool because we believe that honest quality music can never be contained. My music may never make mainstream but Jax might...or Ez and that's fine. The movement moves because as individuals we see the bigger picture..but as a team we make the nastiest combination ever! I can vouch for both of them because it shows year in/out. We don't have the biggest name in the city but people watch, ask questions, learn the lingo. Side note: Aura, no swag please leave that word in 08' where it belongs.
Q: How do you think being from Baltimore influences your music & you as a person?
A: Baltimore is tough love. If you don't have thick skin here hang it up! It's a gumbo pot of soul, rock ,jazz, hip hop and R&b. This city is rich in history and it molds the best of em. In any case if you don't learn you fall short. A lot of people who live and breathe the air here don't realize that opportunity in most cases are right around the corner or in your own back yard. Within the past 3 years I've made more contacts with men/women my age and older who can offer alliances and provide help to the listening ear. Its all apart of doing yah homework...
Q: If you had it your way where would you be in 5 years?
A: South of France sitting at a table with Quincy Jones and Pharrell discussing a major music move with a platinum album under my belt.
Fill in the blanks
1. Without music I'm Cool Blu.
2. Over drinking is a bad habit I would really like to break.
3. If I could work with just one producer it would be Pharrell.
4. In one word my new mixtape is ME.
5. The most important thing to me is Family.
Friday, March 23, 2012
Hot SPIT.
I dare anybody to tell me this dude isn't the truth! Man look...The Boy Who Cried Aura COMING SOON! DON'T SLEEP on this one.
Follow him on twitter @MarvinGrey87
http://www.reverbnation.com/marvingrey
Friday, February 24, 2012
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Paving his Way
dOKE: In one word, what does music mean to you?
Pavy: Life
dOKE: TRUST ME I get it! Ok, what is your ultimate goal in music?
Pavy: To be the best/most successful artist on the face of the earth and a cultural icon for my generation. When someone thinks of Generation Z I want "Pavy" to the first person they think of.
dOKE: I honestly believe that we should all strive to be the BEST at what we love, so I sincerely hope that you grind hard and stay focused to achieve that. What are some of your artist influences? (this question never gets old).
Pavy: DMX, Jay-Z, Eminem, Drake & everyday life
dOKE: Hov influence is always great because well he's great, The Greatest if you ask me! Don't know how to feel about Drake being in that company but hey you didn't ask me so next question. Do you believe hip-hop is dead? If so, how will your music help revive it? If not, why?
Pavy: To me hip-hop is alive and well simply because it's so much versatility right now. There are a million different sub genres in hip-hop right now so if you don't like one thing you aren't forced to listen to it. There are also A LOT of dope artist out right now and on the rise. Even if it was dead or something like that I come from a different place, I wouldn't be trying to save hip-hop or anything what I do is bigger than that, I want to save people.
dOKE: I love that you said that, I tell people all the time that music saves, its truly medicine for life. What artists &/or producers would you like to work with?
Pavy: Kanye West, Jay-Z, Eminem, Rick Ross, Kid CuDi, Drake and the list just goes on and on...oh also Rihanna had to mention her. As far a producers Kanye again, 40, Lex Lugar, Boi Da Wonder, Justice League..that's tough too because it's just so many great producers out there.
dOKE: What makes you different from the other artists grinding just like you to be heard?
Pavy: The fact that this is more than just music to me, this is life and I don't want to have one if people are listening and taking something from my music to help them live their lives. I don't even want to be looked at as a rapper or anything like that I'm just a guy with a lot of theories and has way to make them rhyme. Plus for me the money would never be enough I care more about the influence on people more than anything. That's why I always take the time to explain my rhymes to people because I really want you to understand what I mean by what I say in them.
dOKE: What do you want your audience to gain from listening to your music?
Pavy: Just a understand of me as a person, and how I think. And hopefully I give other people light bulb moments that make them question certain things as well. I just want to speak for those people who traditionally haven't had a voice in the hip hop culture no matter where they may be in the world.
dOKE: What other talents do you have? What other things outside of music would you like to accomplish?
Pavy: I'm not a real talented person, but I would love to try to act.....oh also I want to shoot a movie documentary style about my rise to super-stardom and have it be the #1 movie in America..that would be so much swag.
dOKE: Five random things that most people don't know about you?
Pavy: 1. I own a physical copy of EVERY Rihanna CD to ever be released. 2 Heartless, Unthinkable & All Of The Lights in that order are the best songs EVER to me. 3. Billionaire Boys Club T-Shirts are my favorite type of T-Shirt. 4. I once had a strong addiction to Monster Energy Drinks 5. I have never been inside a club because I'm saving that fun for the day I got Platinum so I can pour Rose' all over white girls heads.....seriously though go listen to Neglect .
dOKE: Pavy thanks so much for choppin it up with me, I look forward to more music from you and I wish you all the success you deserve!!
Pavy: thanks for the interview!
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Nipsey Hussle -TMC XTRA LAPS
Xtras from TMC mixtape series…Thanks Nip!
1. Am I Gone Make It
2. Bulgari Shades
3. Choices
4. Faith
5. Intoxicate ft. Goldie
6. Noah’s Arc
7. Sounds Of My Ceremony
8. Top Floor
9. We Just Havin Fun
10. We Ride
Bonus: What You Need Freestyle ft. Vado
1. Am I Gone Make It
2. Bulgari Shades
3. Choices
4. Faith
5. Intoxicate ft. Goldie
6. Noah’s Arc
7. Sounds Of My Ceremony
8. Top Floor
9. We Just Havin Fun
10. We Ride
Bonus: What You Need Freestyle ft. Vado
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