CLOCKWORKMUZIK PRESENTS VIC FREEZE " 4 DA GUAP"

http://soundcloud.com/clockworkmuzik/sets/vic-freeze-4-da-guap-prod-by

ClockWorkMuzik is at it again. I knew it wouldn't be long until this jugger nut production group...started to get ready to drop a new mixtape. I'd jus like to say...*I aint mad at em either...*headroll fingasnap. In the meantime...which may seem like forever...(yes the thirst is real) ClockWorkMuzik presents Cleveland's own VIC FREEZE to hold us over til this power duo emerges from their studio...aka the vault...with what mos def  will be another classic mixtape. VIC FREEZE "4 DA Guap", which is produced by ClockWorkMuzik is amazingly laced with killer drums, and the exclusive  ClockWorkMuzik sound. Think of "4 DA Guap"...as a kinda appetizer...for what's about to be served next. *Make sure you put your napkins in your lap! VIC FREEZE appropriately sets the tone for the ClockWorkMuzik's next mixtape! I mean...who isn't ready "4 DA Guap"! XOXO


http://www.VicFreeze1.com
http://www.ClockworkMuzik.com

M.STACKS is "CONNECTED EVERYWHERE"

Summer has finally packed up it's bags...and decided to vacay til next year. I can't say that I'm to bummed out about Summer leaving, it was awesome...warm weather, trips to the Ohio City Ice Cream shop, Downtown Cleveland packed with er bawdy n they mama, Ohio Hip Hop Awards,and let's not forget the music! All of the dope a*s music that was released this Summer. Just when I thought I might be suffering from "mixtape release overload", just when my Mac Book whispered "Jenn...I can't take much more right now"...I came across a gem of a mixtape "CONNECTED EVERYWHERE"! Presented by Braniac Society, and IMKING, CLEVELAND's very own M.STACKS "CONNECTED EVERYWHERE" is an amazing mix of jazz beats, symphony horns,drums, some super galactic space beats, and an original style that would be impossible to duplicate. M.STACKS doesn't really need much of an introduction. I mean if your a music head...you've probably heard some of your favorite songs, by some of your favorite artists...produced by M.STACKS himself. M.STACKS isn't just a "Dj". I mean this guys credits run longer than credits at the end of a Jim Henson movie!(*Since you insist...and it's a must...he's gotta a musical rolodex that includes Bun B, King Chip, Wiz Khalifa,Mac Miller, Naledge,Curren$y..and hella more) M.STACKS breaks free of the typical "Dj Stereotype". He effortlessly takes on a leadership role of Producer, MC, Dj, and Promoter! 

http://mixstream.com/2012/11/connnected-everywhere-by-m-stacks/ …

I wasn't sure what to expect from "CONNECTED EVERYWHERE". I mean after awhile mixtapes kinda run together....same songs, different intros. "CONNECTED EVERYWHERE" cleverly shows off  M.STACKS multiple talents, using his musical ear, and creative genius to provide us with an abundance of smooth, chill music, and some of musics most underrated, at the top of their game artists on "CONNECTED EVERYWHERE". M.STACKS easily pulls off a mixtape that is entertaining, and legit the whole way thru. It's always satisfying to find Naledge ft "King Chip" together."Stop Trickin" with B.Smooth can mos def be added to their list of delicious bangers. M.STACKS clearly shows his love for his city of CLEVELAND, with MGK and "Back it Up", on "CONNECTED EVERYWHERE" love is plenty. Tuki Carter adds character and color on the mixtape, and Jameisha throws in a bit of Sexy., and Lil Flip...evens makes you smile, and remember that he's still pushing hits...making "CONNECTED EVERYWHERE" a must have download! Summer may be gone, but...M.STACKS made sure we are "CONNECTED EVERYWHERE"! XOXO


@mstacks
 http://www.mstacksmusic.com           

YOUNG SHON VIDEO INTERVIEW GIPBKR!!!

http://www.reverbnation.com/youngshon 
DOPEST FREESTYLE, Ya'll Cant Keep Up!!!

Okkkkkk Sooooooo my first adventure to "Get It Poppin Radio/Black Kush Radio"....was...very INSANE!!!! I mean it takes a lot to get me frantic, or even at a lost for words...I mean come on ...*ya'll know I'm the QUEEN of the run on sentences...*oopsy. I took a deep breath before I cracked the door to GIPBKR, remembering my last fiasco with Dj Ball, I had pre-warned myself to be guarded , knowing at any moment...anything could happen. Yet when I walked in...Young Shon was standing erect, he was looking alert, and surprisingly...very authoritative. The last time I had really had a chance to interact with Young Shon was at the Ohio Hip Hop Awards, where he attempted to creep into the showcase...obviously fried to the side...*his give away was...a crumbled pop-tart, that he ate carefully...in between giggles. So to see Young Shon, ready for what was to come, preparing lists, and calling shots...was...intriguing. I came in and Young Shon's face read nothing but seriousness. His straight face lasted only seconds before he politely smiled, and literally opened his arms. I walked over to the where Young Shon was posted...right in front of the studio mic...and he gave me a ((huge hug)). The 1st thing I noticed...was that Young Shon thanked me. He thanked me before we had even gotten started...for the interview. Young Shon is probably one of the most polite, and courteous artist out here. I felt comfortable, and relaxed within minutes upon officially meeting him.

As the GIPBKR show started...the vibe in the studio picked up quickly. While Young Shon, and the beautiful Zima Luv aka Mz. Hipz took calls, and pushed music thru the lines...artists came strolling in. I mean it was 1 after another! The door to GIPBKR must have opened over 50 times. I felt like I had the best seat in the house, sitting on the soft leather sofa.Usually a person would become annoyed...like "yoooo quit opening the f*cking door"....but GIPBKR is a place where...artists feel like they are at home.Not to mention GIPBKR has over 20,ooo listeners!!!!!!




I found myself watching the door....literally filled with excitement to see just who might be coming thru the door at any moment. As the door swung

open...I realized...Young Shon...to be young, and amazingly "kind"....he was like the "pied piper or musical talent". I sat it disbelief as the legendary Dj Johnny O came thru, Big Heff cracked the door, bringing his whole Industry Tour Roster with him. Bella Nae blessed the GIPBKR with her always fantastic self. Dj Chicago himself was in the session, Dj Ball, Cash, DANK, Dj Nomadic later came thru, let's not forget Chronic...Spitt Magazine was on the line...I mean..it was basically an overload of generations of music...all in 1 place! What was even more amazing...was that Young Shon had orchestrated the whole movement. To have more than 20 people all in a studio, all exchanging music, posters, event info, feedback, future projects...Dj Jhonny O himself was there...extending heavy educational advice on music, the industry and everything beyond, Jessica aka Kickagirl was there who herself is 1 of the most hardworking  managers in the city . I mean...it was like a buffet of knowledge, and most of all it was the energy....the ENERGY Young Shon put out...was contagious to everyone else surrounding him. Young Shon's energy is like none other!!! He made people feel comfortable being interviewed on his show. He was patient, and he made sure that everyone felt appreciated and cleared a way for those that were in the studio that day...to have a platform to share their music, or even honest thoughts about the music industry.I had heard Young Shon's music before... and I was IMPRESSED, dude has infinite metaphors, and can knock you down before you get up with his lyrics...and after actually meeting Young Shon...I respect his music even more. "Real Recognize Real"*Young Shon voice....and Young Shon is 1 of the realist....let me introduce you...to a man...with class, in a class of his own....Young Shon!!! XOXO

@YoungShon216
@kickagirl
@GIPBKR216
@DjBall216
 http://www.blackkushrecords.com         

GUCCI MANE YO GOTTI TOUR!!!!!!!!

Okkkkk Soooooooo its official!!!! GUCCI MANE and YO GOTTI will be here in CLEVELAND, November 6th!!!!!! Now ya'll already know that this will mos def be the EVENT OF THE YEAR!!!! Everybody who's anybody will be in attendance. What better way to show off all the handwork you put in this summer ,than by showing up at the BIGGEST CONCERT EVER!!!!! Tickets are moving fast so make sure you get yours...like NOW!!!! It's gonna be friggin INSANE!!!!! XOXO


@Bigmall_XL
@jburks_XL

BONE THUGS N HARMONY 2012 CLEVELAND!!!!

Sooooooooo I like to think that I have lived a somewhat...fulfilling, adventurous, and exciting life. I mean as I get older...of course there are things that I hope I see before exiting this Earth. I mean we all have a small list of people, things, and places that we would all like to see 1 day...a list that seems almost "far fetched", or "impossible". You know...the list you talk about to a friend and they usually respond...."yeah...that'll happen...when pigs fly".I have a few things on my list...ya know, unicorns, aliens, a 3 titty chic, and BONE THUGS N HARMONY reuniting! I've discussed my list with friends before and Ive gotten the same reaction..."Jenn..come on now...I seriously doubt any of these things will actually happen...especially a concert with all the original members of Bone Thugs n Harmony". I like to keep high hopes. So imagine how I felt...when I was told...I would be covering the BONE THUGS n CONCERT REUNION at the AGORA!!!!!!!!

When I first busted thru the back door at the AGORA....I kinda crept in...and somewhat crawled thru the many mazes finally ending up at the side of the stage. There weren't very many people inside. Rebel Army Radio was setting up, Quincy aka Big Heff was quietly moving up and down the empty aisles running soundcheck. KPT and Draft Pick were there, early like always on their professional sh*t, and then you had maybe those 1 or 2 ticket holders...ya know the ticket holders that are early at every show. Dj Ball was setting up his tables,while I slowly scanned the venue looking all the way to the top thinking...*damn....Juicy J tore this place down last time he was here.* The AGORA is a beautiful venue. It has seats up top in the balcony and small lil box seats that are almost opera house looking. I took a deep breath in, the air inside smelled stale and very cold.Out front security was having a lil pep talk from some other authorative figure. I overheard security being told..."I'm not sure why we have so much security"...I was thinking..."awwwww the silly folk, they have no idea that freakin BONE THUGS N HARMONY are world famous, grammy award winning artists"*headroll fingasnap. It wasn't long before the AGORA began to fill up. The die hard BONE fans rushed towards the front of the stage....sure it was nowhere near time for t he show but I mean come on!!!!! This was BONE THUGS N HARMONYperforming for there first time since fo-eva!!! As the AGORA began to fill...slow at first like a Big Slurp in a cup from Seven Eleven...there were hella opening acts that performed. I mean I think that all of Cleveland was trying to be a part of the monumental BONE concert. The crowd was mos def growing anxious by the minute. I admit...that I myself was somewhat impatient, but unlike many other concert goers at the AGORA, I didn't fall victim to the tall cans of COOR's Light being served. Taking a crowd of die hard BONE fans, that haven't been just waiting a few hours to see BONE perform....but have also been passing the time by sipping tall cans of beer, being pushed, squished and told that BONE would be performing shortly could have easily turned into a recipe for disaster. Yet Quincy aka Big Heff somehow seemed to keep the crowd entertained, and patient as possible....which seemed...almost impossible. Of course Cleveland's most famous and elite came out to support this historical event about to go down. Ray Jr. did the fattest set showing hella love to Eazy E. Ray Cash who is Mr.Cleveland himself came out and performed!!! DJ BALL literally had me surprised.
I mean I've heard DJ BALL spin before but damn.....he held it down for like 4 hours straight no lie. The stage area quickly began to fill up. It seemed as if everyone wanted to be front and center at what was about to happen. You could tell from the expressions on everyone's face...that everyone was a BONE THUGS N HARMONY FAN. People sometimes try and be cool at concerts. That's why usually even tho I'm media, I like to be in the crowd. The stage can get to crowded, at you've got people just standing around, groupies, people tryna push music, managers... just way to many things going on. This concert was different tho. It seemed as if everyone was just wanting to be a piece of history. Everyone there that day at the AGORA knew that this BONE THUGS N HARMONY show was going to be EPIC. The world famous Dj ICE was starting to pump out the intro music for BONE.After what seemed like an eternity...flying cans, beer being thrown, boo's and loud forceful chants of "WE WAN BONE, WE WANT BONE"...the crowd began to part on stage...almost like the Red Sea..and then...there...right before my face...was 1 of the things I had dreamed of seeing once in my life before I died...BONE THUGS N HARMONY came strolling out, and I say strolling...cuz BONE THUGS N HARMONY always come thru cool and smooth!!!

OMG!!!!!!!! It was soooooooo freakin COOL!!!!!!!! I mean BONE THUGS N HARMONY looked like they had just emerged from some kinda time capsule. They look EXACTLY the same! From the sharp creases in their pants, to their button ups and ironed t's and jerseys, BONE THUGS N HARMONY came onto the AGORA stage and the applause was INSANE!!! BONE THUGS N HARMONY were standing on stage...in their city that loved them soooo much...CLEVELAND. The looks on Wish, Krayzie, Flesh, Bizzy, and Layzie were priceless. You could see happiness and love in their eyes. All the smiles in the whole venue were genuine. Everyone that had been on stage was being told to "STEP BACK, STEP BACK". I couldn't be that annoyed by the people that refused to listen, because it was such a magical moment....everone just wanted to be a part of it. BONE THUGS N HARMONY jumped right into their set. I mean hit after hit, the music was non-stop. The crowd was young, old, male, female.....and every single person in attendance new every single word to every single Bone song being played. I looked to the top of the AGORA...the seats were totally filled, people were sweating, shouting all the words to the songs. The air inside no longer smelled stale, nor was it cold. The comforting aroma of burning tree, and body warmth filled the AGORA. Everyone that had seemed impatient before, and angry...suddenly seemed happy, all the faces were wearing smiles, some people had deep lost looks in their eyes...reciting lyrics out of hope, or maybe even hurt they felt...thats what BONE THUGS N HARMONY music does to your soul. It's never been about "gangsta rap"...BONE THUGS N HARMONY has always been about "real life struggles,  ghetto hope, and unity amongst your community"....and tha's what happened that night at the AGORA. BONE THUGS N HARMONY...made history...all over again. Even tho we as fans seemed to have  waited forever for the return of 1 of the greatest hip hop groups of all time... It was worth it! You could tell...that moment...was the moment for BONE THUGS N HARMONY. It wasn't about them coming together cuz their bills needed to paid, or jus kinda throwing some half ass show together for the sake of doing it. This Bone Thugs reunion was written. It was one of those things that was meant to happen when it did. There was no animosity amongst all the members, 1 member wasn't trying to outshine any of the others. They all seemed genuinely happy to be together on stage in CEVELAND.

I caught Bizzy smiling non-stop, he was generous with the stage, often times falling back or stepping to the side....kinda making way for Flesh to make his presence known, I caught Layzie almost skipping from side to side, Krayzie looked so confident in everything happening around him, and Flesh....man...it had been so long I had almost forgotten how dope Flesh really is...but he mos def reminded the crowd that he is still 1 of the dopest artist ever, and Wish was sooooo freakin smooth in his V-neck and button up, still the glue holding it all together with his soulful singing...I mean...I swear I saw tears in some of the biggest gangsters eyes at AGORA that night. Not on some sucka sh*t, but if you are a lover of hip hop, if you have followed the intro, the fame, and the struggles of BONE THUGS N HARMONY, and you respect them and what they are about...it'd be difficult not to feel some kinda way...seeing them perform all together for their fans!
The show seemed to go on forever, and yet there still didn't seem like enough time.BONE THUGS N HARMONY proved that they will always stand against the test of time. When you are an originator of something, you can never fall off. BONE THUGS N HARMONY will always be 1 of the Greatest Hip Hop groups of all time!
Driving home I felt satisfied with life, and looked out my window for flying pigs...I was that happy, not because I was at AGORA, but just because BONE THUGS N HARMONY proved...that if you have something good, it will always withstand the test of time. We all deal with everyday struggles, we all have family or friends we love but don't talk to all the time, but in the end...when the time is right...if it's meant to be...it will be...and BONE THUGS N HARMONY is 1 of those things in life....that proves all of the above to be correct. When I got home, I took out my list, and gently crossed off "BONE THUGS N HARMONY".I had seen the reunion of my favorite hip hop group ever, I fell asleep feeling satisfied and hopeful for everything else that may come in life. XOXO

@BigHeff
@FleshnBoneBTNH
@iamKrayzieBone
@BizzyBoneSoCool
@LayzieBTNH
@WishBoneBTNH

SWEETFEST 2012!!!!!!!!

 Okkkkkk Sooooooooo SWEETEST DAY is coming up!!! Now before many of you start huffing and puffing...let's remember something!!! SWEETEST DAY is like VALENTINES DAY cousin. It's a day you share with your boo, baby mama, baby daddy, exclusive sidepiece, wife, husband, or even bestie. What other fantastic way would there be to spend a sweet day like SWEETEST DAY, than to check out SWEETFEST at the SYMPOSIUM!!!!!! I almost damn near died when I found out that Cleveland's own PHENOM from West41Side is gonna be performing!!!!!! Not only is PHENOM aka PHEENS, 1 of Cleveland's top 5 producers, lyricists, songwriters, and singers....he's like a music guru!!!! The SWEETFEST will be hosted by the sexy PRINCESS AMIRA, and BEAUTIFUL THE BEAST!!!No pressure ....just come on your sexy sh*t, be fly and have a good time!!! XOXO

QUINCY aka BIG HEFF, MUSIC, MAGIC, and CLEVELAND!!!!

BIG HEFF and DJ BALL

Let's face it... Up until recently...over the past few years CLEVELAND wasn't thought of as a  musical city. I mean of course we pump out some of the greatest artists in the music industry, but honestly...if an A&R was sitting at a desk with an artist...they probably wouldn't stick a lil push pin into CLEVELAND on a map and say "NOW CLEVELAND...that's where you need to be if your trying to push your music, build a fan base, or build a brand". I mean do you know how many times I've gone to other cities and said "BITCH I'M FROM CLEVELAND"...and heard crickets...*crickets*. Soooooo many things have changed...and I'm not just talking about the Cleveland Browns....oh wait...no...your right the Browns are still the same * yawn. Yet as far as music goes...CLEVELAND has managed to do a

complete 360 on er damn body!!! Not only is CLEVELAND recognized as an influential, key component to the music industry, the nightlife is in full force, almost as if your partying in New York, or even L.A. More and more celebrities are stumbling thru CLEVELAND, and yes I use the word "stumbling" because once they are shown the city by CLEVELAND's GODFATHER himself...they will have TURNT THA F*CK UP, and left successful, happy, and productive.

There are a lot of people that would love to take credit for CLEVELAND's new found respect in the music industry...and why wouldn't they. I mean to be able to say that you turned the city of CLEVELAND into 1 of the most respected cities to birth several phenomenal talents... is mos def a big notch to add to ya belt. If you are really from CLEVELAND, then you know...that no matter what anyone say's.....the title of CLEVELAND's MUSICAL GODFATHER mos def goes to Quincy aka BIG HEFF!!!!! 

 I mean damn....I could spend all night in this starbucks...(wifi...duhhhhhhh) listing all of BIG HEFF's accomplishments....but damn...that would take all day...*and the BET Awards are coming on....but yes...BIG HEFF himself has taken CLEVELAND and kinda picked it up, brushed it off, polished it up, and pushed it back out into the market. Any artist from CLEVELAND...will mos def have to to go thru, come to, or need BIG HEFF at least once in their musical careers. There's no "If's", "ands", or "buts" about it. BIG HEFF is the Godfather of Musical talent in CLEVELAND. Ok ok.....some people may say...*"now hold up Jenn...maybe your going a lil to far with this Godfather sh*t". That's ok...because

BIG HEFF, MGK, KRAYZIE BONE, CHASE, RAY JR, DJ ICE

I understand that for every person that loves what you do, there is another person that hates what you do...only because they themselves can't do it the way that you do. BIG HEFF is like the male version of a Fairy Godmother. He can take a pumpkin and turn it into a coach, he can take an artist that not 1 person has really heard of, and magically turn them into a headliner at any venue. BIG HEFF can take a song ...and turn it into a hit. BIG HEFF can manage to take the most burnt down club in the city, a club that is on the brinks of closing, and suddenly have A1 artists performing on a stage at the venue. BIG HEFF seems to have magical powers of a GODFATHER. No matter what anyone says about this man ....there is no denying his exquisite business savvy professionalism , or his musical ear or eye for talent. BIG HEFF has literally turned CLEVELAND all the way around!!!!

I've witnessed myself the kinda pull that this 1 man alone has when it comes to accomplishing the impossible. 

BIG HEFF and STEVE LOBEL

BIG HEFF I found out over the years is a complicated individual, almost at times difficult to read...but you have to act a certain way according to certain situations and certain individuals. You gotta think for a min...BIG HEFF has hella things going on for him, around him and this city. There has been times when I've seen QUINCY out and it'd  be a huge group of artists...all standing in his face, pushing music, some yelling, some attempting to network, some damn near begging....jus for him to work with them. QUINCY is the man ...the GODFATHER that just might be able to make it happen for them. I've witnessed BIG HEFF at dinner...and people kinda walking up to him, and he is polite ...he listens...with the most straight face Ive ever seen.I mean his face doesn't budge...so you automatically know that he is all about business. Yet I can't help but feel a lil sympathy for QUINCY...cuz I know that I like to eat my food while its still hot. QUINCY has spent the last few years attempting to rebuild CLEVELAND. He is successfully pulling off the task that most forecasted as "impossible". With the Nerve Dj's conferences, the Ohio Hip Hop Awards, and hella concerts thrown to push MGK, RAY JR., RAY CASH, KING CHIP, BELLA NAE, DRAFT P1CK and KPT...and soooooo many more artists...you would almost be lying to yourself...if you denied this man the credit that he deserves. 

I'm not being biased when I speak of QUINCY aka BIG HEFF. He has mos def gotten me locked in CLUB EARTH til 5am, or even had me get drinks spilled on me at 1 of his sold-out shows, or even had me leave with all 100 of my business cards passed out at a Nerve Dj's event, just from networking alone....and guess what...IT WAS FRIGGIN AWESOME!!!!!!!!!! QUINCY mos def has the integrity and work drive of a million men...yet you don't ever see him with a whole posse of people...unless its an artist that he's promoting, or celebrities he's rubbing elbows with in the city. A man that has done soooo much for soooo many people is bound to have people that despise his success or work ethic. Sure there are rumors of tarnished morals, or maybe even lack of integrity....but does everyone like DIDDY, does JIGGA piss some people off....some artists feel certain ways....but I like to go by the success rate...and BIG HEFF's success rate is very......successful...and let's just say...I'm almost positive, I'd bet my pink toes...that there are some artists out here that may complain or badmouth the GODFATHER BIG HEFF...yet I'm pretty sure they would walk far as hell...just to get this man...a piece of cheesecake. QUINCY is a very private person...sure he will walk 50 ppl into VIP and TURN UP all night...but I wanted to get a chance to hear from the horses mouth...exactly who he is, and exactly what he does....let me introduce you to QUINCY aka BIG HEFF!!!

Q. What exactly is your job title?

A. Urban Marketing Consultant. I work with major record labels, co-founder of the Ohio Hip Hop Awards, Starmedia Booking, have done marketing for T-mobile, Chevy, Madden E/A Sports. NBA2K, and I'm a brand ambassador.

Q. Do you seek out talent, or does talent usually come to you?

A. Both...if an artist has a good background story that get's me interested I'm in, maybe certain creative situations, or sometimes an artis may already have a fan base that get's me excited about that artists music. Referrals from other people, or even good music...good music always get's me interested.

Q. What 3 changes have you noticed in the CLEVELAND music scene in the last 5 years?

A. Knowledge of the industry,  structure, and opportunity.

Q. How did the Ohio Hip Hop Awards get started?

A. Well it was me, D. Lorand, Garbs, and Majestic...I had just came back from Miami and we thought we needed an event to show appreciation for artists....a ceremony to enhance, enlighten, and show recognition to various artists. We all cam from some kind of industry background...we have great chemistry....

Q. How old were you when you 1st got started in music?

A. HAHAHAHAH maybe 22...I was in a rap group called Second Generation...we sold like 7.000 copies of or cd lol....

Q. What is the biggest mistake managers make when pushing an artist?

A. Sometimes the manager...wants to be bigger than the artist...that doomed for disaster. Managers sometimes don't share enough knowledge with their artist, no trust, no honesty., no feedback, not enough input, and a lot of times managers take on to much responsibility or work load of their artist. It' all about teamwork.

Q. What do you look for in talent?

A. Star quality, great look, great voice, story, connection with fans, demographic....

Q. How much money do you think it's take to put together a decent budget for a good quality mixtape, promo and production?

A. Usually between $2500- $5000

Q. Is it hard not to play favoritism to certain artist?

A. Nope...not at all...it all depends on the relationship you have with certain people...everyone is different.

Q. How does an artist become a headliner for a show?

A. Fanbase, and audience connection, online promotions, grass roots...hand to hand fliers...get people to know your music so they will pack a venue.

Q. What is the name of your music lane, and who have you signed so far?

A. Beyond Stars Entertainment and Distribution, we are currently working with 20 different artists and as of yet we have not signed anyone...we are in the process of building the label...

Q. What is the difference between an underground artist,, and a signed artist?

A. Being signed means you have more outlets to promote your music or talent access to XXL, SOURCE magazines and satellite radio....you have a "big name" backing you up and a larger budget

Q. How do your Big Heff Industry tours you promote work exactly?

A. They are artist awareness tours...it gives the artist a chance to perform at lot's of different venues, concerts, mixers, and radio interviews.

Q. Why are artist expected to pay to perform at times?

A. Because you pay for exposure. If you have no fan base or even a small fan base your not able to fill a venue, your paying for an outlet to perform your music until you do build a fan base that is willing to pay for a ticket to actually see you perform. It helps build and develop you as an artist.

Q. Why is important for you to push so hard in this industry for  CLEVELAND?

A. This is my home, I believe we have some of the greatest talent in the world...

Q. Besides the obvious,,,who's got next to you?

A. BELLA NAE, CAINE, EZZY, KPT, SEVERE THE BOSS, DUSTY MCFLY, SILVER KARATS

Q. What do you meet with other record labels about?

A. New people that are hot, I develop relationships, project analysis, we swap info on any artists that may have a buzz around them, new ideas, marketing...

Q. Why do you feel some CLEVELAND artists feel they don't get the recognition they deserve at the Ohio Hip Hop Awards?

A. The OHHA awards has been going for about 7yrs, it's a breeding ground for musical talent....it's a chance to show the whole state who you are and what you have accomplished. I would feel upset too i I didn't win, or feel I was recognized...but at the end of the day...respect, handwork is what pays off and talent. It's a competition so of course people will feel some kinda way...

Q. Would you ever encourage other artists to come to CELEVLAND to do music?

A. ALL THE TIME!!!! Songwriters, artists...keep it in house!

Q. When you try and get away in CLEVELAND, where do you go...in CLEVELAND?

A. To the suburbs

Q. What is your favorite "TURN UP" venue?

A. EARTH NIGHTCLUB...it's like family in there..they treat me and my guests very well...I love all of them, best waitresses and bartenders...its got a big stage...it's a cool place

Q. What is your ultimate goal?

A. Family...i'd love to have a family...

Q. Why did you decide to do an interview with Sparkplugent?

A. Sparkplug has a nice feel to it, you don't get the same ol questions, its shines a light on the city and entertainment...it's different from other blogs...

Q. If we see you in a club..what will you probably be saying?

A. 'TURN UP"

Q. What is 1 of your most memorable moments in your CLEVELAND music career?
A. WOW!!!! I would mos def have to say...the BONE THUGS concert at the AGORA!!! That was monumental...I mean I pulled it off...every original member of Bone Thugs performed on stage together for their city!!!! It was AMAZING!!!!

BIG HEFF and SWAY

QUINCY aka BIG HEFF has accomplished a lot for the city of CLEVELAND. When you see him out he never acts "stank", more than likely he's making sure that everyone around him in VIP has champagne bubbling all the way down their wrists. You might even catch him...tucked away behind a curtain on the side of a stage....watching all the artists, making sure their music is right, checkin crowd interaction, making sure everything is working out for everyone involved. QUINCY aka BIG HEFF is mos def the GODFATHER of using magic to transform concerts, artists, and even whole cities into something memorable. I mean I myself had wondered exactly what it is that QUINCY does...but that question was answered when I attended the BONE THUGS N HARMONY concert at the AGORA. 

There I found QUINCY, quietly running back and forth, thru the aisles, cross the stage, checking the line up, making sure every artist had what they needed, he even played MC, cued the music...man...as much as I wanted to find something bad to say, or maybe find some truth to those rumors from people that felt jilted for their short comings...I couldn't. All I saw...was a man..working hard, and quietly...to unite a whole city...and I witnessed 1 of the greatest hip hop groups ever...BONE THUGS reunited after more than a decade, on 1 stage, in CLEVELAND...performing...that alone deserves the utmost RESPECT. QUINCY aka BIG HEFF...has united CLEVELAND using music as the glue to hold us together. Most would say...his accomplishments mos def take some kinda magic...and BIG HEFF has it, he is the  musical GODFATHER, allow this man...to make your dreams come true!!!! XOXO


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