Saturday, June 29, 2013

KNOW YOUR HIP HOP HISTORY.. DIGABLE PLANETS


Do you know Hip Hop music or you Just listen to it?  Its not enough to have a whole lot of rap songs on your phone or IPod and be slamming them with Beats By Dre headphones and think you are Hip Hop 100%. Have you ever heard of  Rap group DIGABLE PLANETS? Do you only listen to Hip Hop music of today? Lol! If you do, its like living and not knowing your ancestral history,  if you now listen to Kendrick Lamar, Rick Ross, 2 Chainz, Big Sean and the rest of the new industry famous, then you dont know where they are coming from.You are eating a meal without getting the real flavour. I bring to you one of the foundations of Hip Hop Music.

Digable Planets is one of the early rap groups of the 90s that championed the cause for Alternative Hip Hop, mainly known for their fusion of jazz into Hip Hop music creating a smooth and cool blend of the two genre of music, this made their style absolutely unique from other rap songs during an era when Gangsta rap was prevalent in the Hip Hop community. The group consist of  Butterfly,Doodlebug and  Ladybug Mecca  the female emcee in the group, and together they were exceptionally remarkable as a team, matching the unique sound of their music with their cool and laid back rap style, this ingenuity won them a Grammy award in 1995 for best rap group, i would note here that during this period of rap music it was ''easier for a camel to pass through the eye of a needle than for a rapper to win a Grammy'', so you can imagine the quality of music that this group was giving their fans. 





I personally was in love with their song ''Where Am From'' but they were popularly known for the track '' Cool Like That''  Its a sad thing the group disbanded and that was the end of a great Hip Hop movement but their legacy lived on through the advent and success of THE FUGEES, who were a trio of  two guys and a girl like Digable Planets,they enjoyed massive popularity soon after DP faded out. Hip Hop Lovers who knew Digable Planets will forever respect their art and the legacy they left behind for Hip Hop music. Today, Hip Hop has been broken down to various sub genres but we give credit to Digable Planets for being bold enough back then to venture Hip Hop into new horizons and was successful. Go ahead, Google them,watch them on YouTube/VEVO and and get to know the history of Hip Hop and the warriors who took it to the mainstream.  

Monday, June 24, 2013

MEET DJ GLO! The World's Youngest Female DJ.



America's got talent! We have seen all kinds of talented  individuals on that show from kids to adult, but let me introduce to you a talent you have not seen on that show,the young and beautiful DJ GLO! Yeah! when i say young i mean she is less than 10 yrs old and she has been doing this for some years now, a female DJ and Rapper, daughter of the Legendary DJ LordJazz of the LORDS OF THE UNDERGROUND, if you dont know them then check my archive or Google the name.

DJ Glo is not doubt the next best thing in the Hip Hop scene since after Kriss Kross, but she is taking it to a whole new level combining her rapping skills and her DJ skills, this makes her the first of her kind, a female teenage Rapper and Disc Jockey, now maybe some of you reading this would be thinking that adding DJ to the name Glo is just a hype, NOT! This little turntable spinner and crowd stunner is already getting paid deejaying at shows and other events and she is already rocking the stage with great emcees like Method Man and Red man. Honestly i cant tell which she does better, Rapping or Deejaying, she steps a bit further into the Hip Hop world than her dad the legendary LordJazz who is more of a DJ although i remember him spitting some dope lyrics on the track '' Here Comes The Lords'' when he opened with  ''Lord Jazz the name so i be scratching in your brain''.


Glo is more of an embodiment of the The Lords Of The Underground in one entity. She recently released video for her single ''Am Shinning''  i took the liberty of uploading the video here so you can check out this amazing kid with a future so bright that it glows brighter than the sun, i promise to bring you an exclusive interview with this wonder kid, but for now, do your home work and go on YouTube to check out DJ GLO, and watch her do her thing, you will also see her stage perfomance with Method man and Red man.  When i say DJ? You say GLO!!!   DJ?   .........!!!

Saturday, June 15, 2013

UPDATE ON QUEEN THE PROPHET


Monday Wu-Tang Clan {Sunz of Man} Affiliate HELL RAZAH @razah_rubiez announced his official roster of artists that will formally represent Hell Razah Music, Inc. Who among them? Queentheprophet. Queentheprophet will join Razah, Scripture, 13Five, Automatikk, Black Wasps, & Razah’s oldest son Kappo the Rennisance Child as GHETTO GOVT OFFICIALZ. QTP says joining the roster at Hell Razah Music, Inc. has pushed back the release of her solo project until 2014 but there will definitely be plenty of music and projects dropping until then.  QTP {1st Lady of Razah’s Ghetto Govt movement} has also brought to Razah’s camp the rest of Battlegrownd Entertainment #OPERATIONREVOLUTION Grand Giovanni will represent Razah’s Deleware GGO Chapter. The Doberman Gang? Don’t worry, they came too. George Yung, Verbal Kent, Speci tha Wolf, and Big Heights will appear on various GGO Mixtapes throughout the year.

QTP says “merging OPERATION REVOLUTION and Ghetto Govt only made sense. We’re stronger together then we are divided. Likeminded visions really only want to see the vision come to pass. Real leaders aren’t worried about who’s name it goes under, as long as the mission is accomplished.” QTP will appear with George Yung & Grand Giovanni on Razah’s “United Hoods of America, VOL 3” scheduled to be released 7/4/13. QTP has confirmed that fans will get what they’ve been asking for and a Hell Razah/ Queentheprophet collab is coming.

This past Saturday, QTP appeared on the Nikki Rich Show.

Queen the Prophet and Buck50 Ent  06/08 by Nikki Rich | Blog Talk Radio http://wp.me/p2dJOM-gz via @Queentheprophet

 More recently, GRYNDHOUSZ {cousin of John Legend} Indie Artist with over 70k units sold, dropped his first audio book for women “F What You Heard” a few days ago and QTP appears on the forward and chapter intros.

http://gryndhousz1.bandcamp.com/album/f-what-you-heard-audio-book-for-ladies-with-common-sense-2



Twitter: @queentheprophet @hiphopmobwife
#OPERATIONREVOLUTION
INSTAGRAM: QUEENTHEPROPHET
BLOG: QUEENTHEPROPHET.COM
GHETTO GOVT OFFICIALZ
HELL RAZAH MUSIC, INC.
HELLRAZAH.COM


--  
 

Tuesday, May 7, 2013

THE QUEEN KEEPS RISING HIGHER; CATCH UP WITH HER HIGHNESS QUEENTHEPROPHET.



Last upate there was speculation about Queentheprophet (Battlegrownd Entertainment, OPERATION REVOLUTION) making a public support of
Wu-Tang Clan Affiliate HELL RAZAH's @heavenrazah (Sunz of Man) Ghetto Government movement. Over this past weekend, Hell Razah releases the Ghetto Government United Hoods of America Mixtape ( available for free download via the Wu-Tang clan blog wtcfolife.blogspot.com) , and who shows up? Queentheprophet. QTP delivers "Samauri Jack".  This past week on Twitter, Razah has been seen referring to QTP as the Ghetto Government CIA.
There strangely are some strong similaraties. Queentheprophet was the 36th member of the Doberman Gang, there is 36 Chambers of Wu. Hell Razah & QTP are almost identical in heaven & hell theme concepts. The word Wu-Tang translates as Battle, QTP hails from Battlegrownd Entertainment. Is this all a strange coincidence? There is obviously brewing between the Wu-affiliate Hell Razah and the "Queen of the Kennel" (Doberman Gang, DBG 427) is it the New Wu Order? If hip-hop can't be dead because Wu-Tang is forever, it might very well be.
Queentheprophet is scheuled to drop her solo project "Rise of the Phonenix, Summer while the 7th Trumpet 26 Project & Wizard of Oz is still in heavy rotation via social media.
Easter, 2013 Razah released “Living After Death” currently available for purchase via iTunes.
Star of the New Esquire Network’s first documentary film, Freestyle 101: The Movie¸ alongside NY battle MC Iron Solomon and LA art-rapper Open Mike Eagle. The film is a 90-min look at art and struggle in hip hop, using freestyling as an analogy of living life on the edge. It also stars Ice-T, RZA, The Game, Fat Joe, Del, Mobb Deep, MOP, Cypress Hill, Sean Kingston, Prodigal Sunn, RA the Rugged Man, and many more. Freestyle 101: The Movie will hit film festivals, the web, VOD, and elsewhere this summer.

--

GHETTO GOVT is a Revolutionary Project of HELLRAZAH to bring unity, peace, empowerment and education to the divided states of america.
So if you see the hash tag #GGO…. Now you know.
#OPERATIONREVOLUTION mision & vision of Queentheprophet via Battlegrownd Entertainment God first, change the game, spread the wealth.

Twitter: @queentheprophet
Facebook.com/queentheprophet
Facebook.com/battlegrowndentertainment
Utube Channel : Battlegrownd Entertainment
OPERATION REVOLUTION

Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Justin Bieber: In The Shoes Of Micheal Jackson

Justin Bieber is obviously the most celebrated Teenage star in the world, with over thirty five million twitter followers and over four hundred and seventeen million YouTube views and believe me this figures are moving faster than a digital clock, one must admit that this nineteen years old Canadian has enjoyed a very rapid rise to stardom. With less than five years in the music business, and an incredible fan base, Mr Bieber has evolved from a teenage heartthrob to a pop icon only to be compared to the late Micheal Jackon when he too was a teenager in terms of popularity, with the generation difference and the advent of new technological development in the use of social media,i dare to say that Justin is enjoying more popularity right now than Micheal received in his teens, it makes one wonder what makes this talented young singer so adorable? and why does he enjoy something like a cult follower-ship? Lets look at some of the factors we can visibly attribute to his popularity that can qualify him to walk in Micheal Jackson's shoes..

LOOKS: Justin Bieber is very handsome with big blue eyes and a well formed nose, what the ladies would fondly describe as cute, this youngster somehow reminds me of a young Elvis Presley, i think they share a similarity in charm and charisma, maybe its the hair style or maybe there is actually a similarity in their appearance, but the one thing they both share in common is the love they are getting from the female fans! Justin's good-looks combined with his flamboyant and colorful dress style with a mix of urban teenage fashion and hip hop swag gives him the ideal look of an Idol to emulate, noted for his constant appearance in flashy sneakers and sometimes androgynous hairstyle that gives him a sexy and sensational appeal to both boys and girls. 


TALENT:  Another thing you cant take away from this young superstar is his voice and his skillful dancing, apart from having a very enchanting high pitched raspy voice, this young dude can also bust some moves on the dance floor, although nothing compared to the legendary M.J when it comes to dancing, Justin always try to entertain his fans with some well organized dance choreography, this is always something to watch out for when viewing his Musical videos. The combination of singing and dancing puts Bieber in a class of his own, this makes him an icon for dancers and singers respectively.

AGE:  Although Micheal Jackson enjoyed success at a much younger age, Justin Bieber's fame came relatively early too, at just fourteen he was already making headlines around the world, and looking around the music scene, it appears he is the only male artist in that age category doing Pop and RnB on a very successful level, whereas other notable musicians have to share their fame and fans with other celebs in their age group, this teenager is in a world of his own enjoying the monopoly of a  male teenage pop star for a few years now, and of course we know that the age of adolescence is when we fanatically idolize stars and celebrities with little or no concern for other things in life, Justin falls within this age and it is no wonder that 70 % of his fan base consist of juveniles and people in their early twenties. He is the world's most influential role model to teenagers in the world, this makes him an authority in his own rights.


Mr Bieber is now nineteen years old, as much as teenagers would want him to remain ever young and innocent looking, this dude is a man now, he has gradually transformed into an adult, just one more year to enjoy teenage years and a lot of responsibilities will be shifted to him naturally. His hormones are going through the maturity process too, we will see changes in Bieber as time goes on, his looks, his voice will evolve, the question is, to what extent? Micheal Jackson survived it, but we all agree that the Micheal Jackson that entertained us as a teenager is quite different from the one that entertained us as an adult, the man responsible for Justin's super stardom Usher Raymond was once a teenage sensation too, he survived the transformation as well even becoming more popular as an adult star, but we have seen the likes of Tevin Campbell fade out with his teenage years. Now we are posing the big question, what will become of Bieber in a few years? will he be subdued by his maturity and fade away with his adolescence? Or will he continue to grow bigger and better with his age and fame? Will Justin Bieber walk in the shoes of greatness and give his generation their own Micheal Jackson? i guess time will tell.


Wednesday, April 17, 2013

CHECK OUT THE LATEST ON QUEEN THE PROPHET. THE HYPE IS ON.

Queentheprophet’s Twitter feed continues to be very revealing. A few days back, DJ Yello tweeted confirmation he was "coming out of retirement for one track with QTP". DJ Yello long-time hip-hop veteran has multiple mixtapes available on Dat Piff via Street Diamond DJ’s.


It was also visible via Twitter that Queentheprophet will be a guest on the Nikki Rich Show 4/19/13 (nikkirichshow.com) @msnikkirich and QTP’s latest release “Wizard of Oz” has been in rotation on Nikki’s show the past week or so.


One of the more noticeable happenings was her bio was changed and now includes an indication of affiliation with Hell Razah’s United Hoods of America, Ghetto Government movement. QTP offers no other information other than Battlegrownd Entertainment #OPERATIONREVOLUTION is in support of GGO. QTP & Razah very similar with matching Heaven & Hell themed graphics, although nothing has been confirmed there very well may be a track collaboration from the two.



QTP did confirm though that she will appear on a track this summer with George Yung @kinggeorge427 (Doberman Gang, DBG 427 whom QTP was the 36th member). Yung is also scheduled to release the “Death of George Yung” Mix Tape before June. George Yung is the co-founder of the Doberman Gang and can be found attached to multiple projects on Dat Piff & uTube. QTP (Yung’s former Manager) credits the creative process and production supervision of “Wizard of Oz” to Yung. QTP also has confirmed that she will appear in the HART Magazine “I Love New York” edition scheduled to be released 4/25/13.



Razah better known by his stage name Hell Razah, is best known as a member of Sunz of Man, an early affiliate of the Wu-Tang Clan.

Razah is rumored to have suffered a brain aneurysm in April 2010. He was quick to recover and continue recording. He came to adopt the moniker Heaven Razah. @heavenrazah


Star of the New Esquire Network’s first documentary film, Freestyle 101: The Movie¸ alongside NY battle MC Iron Solomon and LA art-rapper Open Mike Eagle. The film is a 90-min look at art and struggle in hip hop, using freestyling as an analogy of living life on the edge. It also stars Ice-T, RZA, The Game, Fat Joe, Del, Mobb Deep, MOP, Cypress Hill, Sean Kingston, Prodigal Sunn, RA the Rugged Man, and many more. Freestyle 101: The Movie will hit film festivals, the web, VOD, and elsewhere this summer.





Heaven Razah, Razah Rubiez, El Raziel

Born (1976-10-01) October 1, 1976

Origin Red, New York

Genres: Underground Hip-Hop

Years active 1994–present

Labels: Baby Grande Records Nature Sounds

Hell Razah Music Inc.

Legion of D.O.O.M.

Wu Music Group Associated Acts Sunz of Man, Black Market Militia, T.H.U.G. Angels, Maccabeez, Blue Sky Black














--

Monday, April 15, 2013

SALUTE THE FEMALE PRODUCER! Interview With A Rare Gem That Inspires Her Generation.


LADY TRAUMA
It is said that what a man can do, a woman can do better, this saying can be applied to this enigmatic female music producer from Cleveland Ohio, USA who decided to venture into a world mainly dominated by men, not only did she stood her ground, she has become a force to reckon with in the production circle. The Entertainment Commission has decided to share with you our encounter with this eccentric producer to let you know that some women got more game than men in the game. Lets meet LADY TRAUMA

T.E.C: Thank you for granting this interview, i had to come into your world and share it with other people who are also curious to know how a female can be in a position majorly dominated by men,when we hear the word producer, a man usually  comes to mind, but amazingly you are a lady, tell us,who is the Female producer?

LT:  I am Lady Trauma, I love music and I am so passionate about it! Out of everything there is in the world besides God Music means that much to me. I began producing at the age of 13 maybe 14 and I haven't looked back since.


T.E.C: What expired you to become a music producer?

L.T: Honestly I never saw myself producing. I was a drummer before anything..always beating on school desks and tables mimicking Timbaland beats or playing at church or my set in my basement. I ended up at Sam Ash one day a few days before Christmas and something told me to go over to the beat machine section..and the rest is history!


T.E.C : How long have you been producing professionally ?

L.T: I have been producing professionally for about 5-6 years

T.E.C: What are the challanges you face being a female producer ?

L.T:  I don't really face any challenges at least not yet. I feel like i've made a name for myself and people accept me and what I do. I think it all stems from people hearing about me by word of mouth so they know what it is beforehand


T.E.C: Who is your role model in music production ?

L.T: My role models are Stevie Wonder, Missy Elliott and Timbaland..those are my top 3, always and forever!! All of them are innovators and that I strive to be! At the end of the day I want the world to remember me for being innovating and not imitating and that's what each of them embody!


T.E.C: Have you worked with any major artist?

L.T: Well I produced for MGK (Machine Gun Kelly)   right before he got signed to Bad Boy but other than that I haven't worked with a major artist just yet but I believe that it will be happening really soon


 T.E.C: Can you name some artists you would like to work with?

L.T:  My top pick is Missy Elliott ! That is my dream and i'm not letting up until I make it come true! Also Pusha T, Kanye, Musiq Soulchild, India Arie, Stevie Wonder etc I just want to work with people who make GREAT music!


T.E.C: How competitive does it get for you being a female holding your spot in a  male dominated business?

L.T: Honestly its crazy because there aren't any other producers besides Missy in the industry so I gotta make sure I come correct and stay correct to let these men know I mean business..and I plan to let me music speak for me and my work ethic!


T.E.C: Most producers eventually become artist, do you see yourself becoming an artist someday?

L.T: Whats funny is, ,I was a rapper before I even thought about producing! lol But once I got more into my production I threw rapping to the wolves and stuck to my production. I don't regret it one bit!


T.EC: Now a bit more personal,Whats your zodiac sign?

L.T:  I am a Leo baby! Got the lioness tattoo on my arm and everything lol

T.E.C: Nice to know we share the same zodiac sign. Describe a day in the life of The female producer:

L.T: My day is very simple: Eat, Take a Nap and make music!! I don't go anywhere at all I just work on my music all day everyday! Im that dedicated!


T.E.C: Whats your favourite colour ?

L.T: Black and Blue I cant decide

T.E.C: Are you a religous person ?

L.T:  I LOVE GOD thats one thing that you can't take away from me!! And even though I grew up in the church, I really didn't develop a true relationship with HIM until I got shot. When I laid on the ground dying and I asked God to let me live and he did..I was like OK I really truly know that your real, I gotta tell everybody..I gotta get to know you more! Im still a work in progress but God is definitely the head of my life!


T.E.C: Name three artist in your hall of fame

L.T: Missy, Whitney Houston and Stevie Wonder

T.E.C: Whats your message to other girls aspiring to be producers:

L.T: If you're gonna do this DO IT!! Don't half ass it DO IT!!  We have a lot to prove so make sure you bring it..study, practice then study and practice some more!!!  I swear that's all I do is listen to every artist I can find dating back to the 30's, I watch tutorials on Youtube or documentaries. I want to know all there is to know and then some so I can apply it to my work. I have grown immensely in the 13 years i've been producing and its not just because i make beats its because of everything else I do. Listen!! Train your ear..man its so much. Producing is not as easy as people think it is but I my message is to NEVER GIVE UP!! Go For it!


T.E.C: Thank you for your time.We like you to give a special shout out to the special people in your life so they know you where truly here

L.T: S/O to my parents cause without them I wouldn't have got the chance to start producing and for introducing me to music!


IF YOU NEED THOSE BANGING BEATS, YOU NEED A PRODUCER OR YOU ARE CURIOUS TO MEET OR KNOW MORE ABOUT THIS LADY STANDING TALL IN A MAN'S WORLD. THEN CHECK OUT THE INFORMATION BELOW ON HOW TO REACH LADY TRAUMA. TO THE LADYS READING THIS, BE INSPIRED.

Lady Trauma
Trauma Muzik
440-381-0809
www.ladytrauma.com

www.soundcloud.com/ladytrauma
www.twitter.com/ladytrauma