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| QUEENTHEPROPHET |
TEC: how would you describe yourself ?
QTP: I am a jack of all
trades. I am currently the CEO of Battlegrownd Entertainment, “twitter guru”,
artist manager & developer, blogger, and an artist. I am a trend setter in
every sense of the word. Battlegrownd Entertainment’s #OPERATIONREVOLUTION is
all about supporting the indie movement and empowering people.
TEC: How long have you been
into music professionally ?
QTP: Battlegrownd
Entertainment began in 2007 as an on-line freestyle battle arena. In 2012 we
became an independent Management & Development hub for indie artists, and
in 2013 became an independent record label. The 7th Trumpet
(currently available on iTunes) was my first formal appearance on any track. My
solo project “Rise of the Phoenix”
is due out Summer, 2013.
TEC: What inspired your
decision to go into music?
QTP: Music has always been a
part of my life. I was singing since the age of 2 and come from a family that
is very musically inclined. I began Battlegrownd in 2007 out of my own love for
the art of freestyle and the battle rap. I was also married at one time to an
emcee, so music has always been a part of my life. In 2011 I met Brandon Heat
(Battlegrownd Entertainment Artist/ Executive Producer) and basically came out
of retirement because I believed in his music and he had been jerked around so
much by the industry I just wanted to help him. A few weeks later, I began
managing for an independent label in Miami
(the artists were CT based). 2 of these artists came out of a larger collation
of emcees DOBERMANGANG and through them I met & brought into Battlegrownd
Entertainment Grand Giovanni, Verbal Kent, and Young Pyro. I guess being
surrounded by music again it was only inevitable that I’d eventually end up on
a track.
TEC: How is the hip hop culture influencing your daily life?
TEC: How is the hip hop culture influencing your daily life?
QTP: We believe that hip-hop
has always represented hope for poor people. Traditional hip-hop has always
represented the people selected their champs and gave millions of people hope
that “making it was possible”. We believe a lot of that has been lost over
recent years and hip-hop became commercialized. I like to blame it on too many
poor people got rich and the industry took over. We began to see artists emerge
that were selected by the industry instead of by the people. The reason we are independent
is because we are dedicated to the traditional sense of hip-hop and are doing
everything we possibly can to make sure that the music we make supports that as
well as any services we provide to others in support of the same mindset.
TEC: What’s your most
significant achievement as an artist?
QTP: Making music that speaks
the truth. The 7th Trumpet project is so special to me because it
was recorded the night of the Sandy Hook
shooting. We were scheduled 3 days earlier to record at 9:30pm 12/14 and the
shooting happened at 9:30am. The 7th Trumpet 26 Project is
#OPERATIONREVOLUTION in its fullest form. We are releasing 26 versions of the 7th
Trumpet (Which all include myself & Grand Giovanni) but each 3rd
verse is changed for each of the 26 versions. We gathered underground artists
from other countries as well as “the most violent cities in the US” to be a
part of this project. We have features coming from Nigeria, UK, Boston, Texas,
Detroit, Florida, Philadelphia just to name a few. 26% of any earnings will be donated
to 26 different causes around the world through #GNATION www.gnationcrown.com
7th Trumpet 26 Project #OPERATIONREVOLUTION LOOKING 4 26 emcees http://wp.me/s2dJOM-129 via @wordpressdotcom
The most significant moment in
hip-hop for me was when my phone started ringing and on the other end were the
people who made music I grew up on. When the calls started coming in and I was
being congratulated on my movement (all visible on Twitter) by some of the
people who made the music that shaped my life, that for me was the most
defining moment of my career.
TEC: Name 3 artists you draw
inspiration from?
QTP: Lauren Hill, Wu-Tang
Clan, and Mary J Blige
TEC:Which famous artist would you like to do a song with?
TEC:Which famous artist would you like to do a song with?
QTP:Lauren Hill
TEC; Whats your favorite
slang word or phrase?
QTP; You aint livin right
TEC: Whats your zodiac sign?
QTP: Gemini
TEC: What are your plans for
the future ?
QTP: To continue to do what we’re
doing, continue to build alliances and partnerships with likeminded independent
businesses, as well as relocating this summer to the NYC / NJ area.
TEC:Your message to other
artist out there trying to make it ?
QTP: STUDY & RESEARCH the
industry you are trying to make it in. Find out how much it costs. A lot of
people have no idea how many thousands of dollars you will spend that you may
not ever make back in music.
TWITTER: @queentheprophet @hiphopmobwife @battlegrowndent
Facebook.com/queentheprophet
INSTAGRAM: Queentheprophet
BLOG queentheprophet.com
7th Trumpet “26Project” Watch on Utube : http://youtu.be/–pGEKMCZ6c
7th Trumpet on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/battlegrowndentertainment/the-7th-trumpet
Support on iTunes: Grand Giovanni – 7th Trumpet (feat. QueenTheProphet) – Single – http://itun.es/i6JM95W #iTunes
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