Legacy Media rapper and recording artist, Donta Glo took the streets of Miami, FL. by storm recently.
He stopped by a few key media outlets in the city for some interviews to bring the good folks of "Da Bottom" up to speed with Chicago, IL. next to go. His interviews always deliver a great message and are enjoying and entertaining to watch.
Jashi Bands is just your friendly neighborhood Puerto Rican rapper from the Bronx. His music mostly touches on mental health including his own and those around him. He failed out of college senior year and moved back home to find what he wanted to do with his life.
Welcome to Mollie's World (The Breezy Says Hot Seat), Jashi Bands
BS: What’s your name and tell us a little bit about yourself.
JB: My name is Joshua Toledo. Just your friendly neighborhood Puerto Rican from Bronx, NY born and raised. I’m a big big nerd when it comes to anime, comics and other cartoons. Raised by my mom, grandmother and step dad. I have two little sisters.
BS: Where are you from? And what affect does that have on your music?
JB: I’m from NYC which is a huge influence on my writing style, my motivation for the music, the type of sound my music has and the experiences I choose write about.
BS: What was highest and lowest point in your career?
JB: I don’t have either of those yet since I’m still building the foundation for everything. The journey feels like climbing a mountain at this point. Every new accomplishment, such as a music video, new merch product, and song everyone loves is another ledge for me to grab onto to climb.
BS: How do you separate your personal life from your music life and how does how does the music industry affect your personal life?
JB: Right now in my career the two go hand in hand. I’m a newer act so it’s my responsibility to create content to engage with fans and make them feel like they’re a part of the process. So they will want to see me in the studio, at the concert, and/or giving my opinion on something. Since I’m an independent and building my fanbase, the only thing I can say about the music industry is that it’s definitely weird for someone like me, whose a private person around strangers, to be sharing all this personal content that isn’t the music. I find trouble crossing the line between keeping things private and putting on IG live for all to see. These are weird times.
BS: What project/track means the most to and which project/track are you proudest of?
JB: I think it changes with every song I make. Some tracks I really love but I know the public won’t ever hear. So I may love it but it’s not something I can put out and say “Yeah I put my all into that track. I’m proud of the way it came out.” A lot of people like "Smile" off my first mixtape and I have some tracks in the truck for my upcoming album.
BS: Let's talk about your latest record/visual " If You Disagree" BLM...what made you take a stand and show your support?
JB: The answer is simple, I have empathy for my people. Anyone with any resemblance of empathy and a brain can see the racial tension and injustice built up over YEARS.
I was in 2nd grade when Sean Bell was shot 51 one times. The newspaper was taped up to our closets and I remember thinking, “that’s a lot of bullets for someone on his way to his wedding.” I was six.
A big problem with today is the numbness we as a collective in this country choose to take part when racial or socioeconomic injustice occurs. Most of us continue with our day with “thoughts and prayers”. We go to work, take care of our kids, hang out with friends etc. We talk about these incidents, debate even, but until recently, not much radical action was being taken and this isn't to put blame on anyone (except capitalism.)
I decided to write “If You Disagree” because an anger would build inside of me when I would debate with an ignorant individual about the BLM matters. Because anger built inside of me from seeing the actions of policemen/women against my people. Tear gas, beating people senseless on camera and even the saboteurs who loot to give the protestors a bad name. It also inspired me to see
BS: There is a general consensus that Latinos don't support the Black struggle, where do you think that comes from?
JB: To be honest, I think it goes both ways. Both the Latino and Black communities seek support from each other because we all have Black blood in our veins and racists see us the same anyway. The disconnect happens when ignorant Latino’s, for lack of a better term, act up. Some Latino’s believe they aren’t black and then carry that ignorance with pride. In my opinion those ignorant Latino’s are few and far between. Every Hispanic friend or family member I know supports the movement and acknowledges the black struggle.
However, there Latino’s that feel the Black community doesn’t reciprocate support we give them in times like these. There was no rioting or protestors for the Hispanic kids ICE detention. There’s no protests for the kids that went missing under ICE custody. I’ve had Latino friends and family members express that when something like a George Floyd or Trayvon Martin happens, the Latino community is right there to back them up; however when something tragic is happening/happens to us there's mass tweets about it, but there’s no protests etc.
You also have to take into account that the Hispanics who aren’t born here or didn’t go to school in America aren’t taught about the Black plight in their schools, so they might be ignorant to it when they move over here.
LET'S PAUSE AND CHECKOUT "If You Disagree" [BLM]
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BS: What type of feedback have you been getting since the release of this project?
JB: A lot of people loved it. They loved the message and the visuals from the protests. Several of my friends who went to the protests and dealt with being maced and tear gassed all loved the song.
BS: How do you plan to keep supporting the movement?
JB: Keep signing petitions and donating to bail out those who’ve been arrested at protests. I would go to the protests myself but if I catch covid and bring it home, my family might NOT be able to fight it and I can’t take that risk.
BS: What is the hardest part of the music industry?
JB: Getting into it. It’s definitely a grind as an unsigned talent who’s trying to make their own way in the game. You have to find your sound, build your fan base, learn new flows, pay for studio time, pay for videos, and pay for promotion etc. All while trying to live your normal life. As a creative in general it always feels like you’re balancing plates on sticks, like in the cartoons.
BS: What are your thoughts on how the rap game has changed?
JB: A lot of it has changed for the good because now there's more money in it, it’s easier to put music out, and a lot easier to build your fan base thanks to social media etc. Unfortunately, those same reasons changed the game for the worse. Since it’s so easy to start a music career, there is a plethora of artists who sound the same, and don’t really do it for the love of the process or the game. Since there is more money involved it brings anyone and everyone with a mic and auto tune. The Music Industry is just one of those situations where you have to take the good with the bad.
BS: Who or what has the biggest impact on your career?
JB: I would say my best friend who I grew up with since Kindergarten and my late grandmother. He’s my biggest supporter and critic. If my music doesn’t impress him then I have to go back to the lab. My grandmother was a such pillar of support, love and strength and when she passed my heart broke in 100 ways. All that pain is channeled into my lyrics.
BS: What can we look forward to seeing in the future from you?
JB: I am working on an album with no title as of right now. I’m also working on new merchandise ideas and clothing to put out. To stay tuned follow me on all my socials.
Bigmoneybrezzy is on a million dollar stroll on the road to riches, with hit after hit and the time has come for a new visual and so we bring to you "TikTok". This is for the clubbers and will most definitely be in your top ten summer anthems. From being on indie Spotify and some major hitter playlists, it was only right the visual be released. Check out the interview and visual below.
Welcome to Mollie's World (The Breezy Says Hot Seat), Bigmoneybrezzy
BS: What’s your name and tell us a little bit about yourself.
BMB: I go by Bigmoneybreezy, I started rapping at the age of 12, then around the of 16, I went in the studio and laid down my first song, then after that it was history with tons of mixtapes, singles, and albums being released.
BS: Where are you from? And what affect does that have on your music?
BMB: I'm from Austin, Texas the capital of Texas, also its the music capital of the world with one of the largest music festivals such as SXSW and ACL. But I think Austin is mainly known for like Rock or Country music, I feel there hasn't been any rappers to really put it on the map like that.
BS: What was highest and lowest point in your career?
BMB: I have had many high points in career such as getting verified on many platforms and I still have some more to go, but this is all indie, no label or investors backing me up. Also, I really haven't had any low points in my career, everything has been blessing on blessings for me.
BS: How do you separate your personal life from your music life and how does how does the music industry affect your personal life?
BMB: There's always a time for everything, but I basically just juggle everything in a day’s schedule from work, to family time to music, I have too many jobs in life, I don't get tired.
BS: What project/track means the most to and which project/track are you proudest of?
BMB: One of my favorite tracks ever, I would have to say Hide N Seek, because the thought process behind it was just crazy and that’s what I was going through at the time, so it all came together just right with the lyrics, the song, and the visuals. Well the track I'm the proudest about would have to be one of my latest singled called "Tik Tok" and that's also a fan favorite. Everyone that hears the song gravitate to love me for my style and all.
BS: Please tell us about your current project "TikTok"?
BMB: "Tik Tok" is that song where you just want to elaborate on all your accomplishments and just flex on your haters and naysayers who didn't believe in you, but you still making noise and staying in their face at the same time. More like a flexing type song or even a club banger I would say.
BS: Being that there is a huge social media platform with the same name, how has social media changed your journey as a music artist?
BMB: I love social media and all it does, because it basically gives you a platform to be independent in this music world and as long as you have everything set up, the rest will just land in your lap. It is so much you can do with social media these days, from going viral to marketing yourself and making yourself a global name all from the comfort of your home, I mean it don't get no better than that.
BS: How do you separate yourself from other artist?
BMB: I'm quite different from many artists because most rappers these days sound the same on every track, I might wake up one day and want to sing something. The next day I might want to do a club banger, so I just feel I'm one of a kind and very versatile with my art.
BS: Who do you feel is your biggest competitor?
BMB: I would have to say Ty Dolla Sign...I feel I'm mainstream but haven't reached the level there on, but that's who I compete with.
BS: What is the hardest part of the music industry?
BMB: Managing everything and doing all the marketing/promo all indie no help, that's one of my biggest obstacles.
BS: What are your thoughts on how the rap game has changed?
BMB: It's changed a lot, everybody now really sounds like Young Thug with a little spice to them, if you asked me, I really miss the Mase Harlem world, Dipset, Lil Wayne's Carter Series and a few earlier 2000's music.
BS: Who or what has the biggest impact on your career?
BMB: My family, I'm going to make this happen for my family.
BS: What can we look forward to seeing in the future from you?
BMB: You can catch a whole bunch of Brezzyness coming your way. I'm dropping n EP by the end of this year, which was going to be called "Jesus Carter", but decided to change the name to "Saucy Money Carter". Then you can catch some more great visuals on the way, and you might catch an album ya diggggg.
Welcome to Mollie's World (The Breezy Says Hot Seat), Gwop Boy J
BS: Hope all is well with you and the family, before we kick things off, we know you have both Southern (Atlanta, GA) and Northern (New York) roots. These two areas are complete polar opposites, so tell us what it was like to have the best of both worlds?
Gwop Boy J: I like having those two roots in me. It's the best of both worlds, although being born in the Bronx I can relate more to my Southern roots, but having a splash of Northern roots makes me well adaptable for all areas of life.
BS: While listening to your mixtape "Gorilla Season 2", I truly get the feeling of your authenticity...how important is it to you to make sure that always comes out in your lyrics?
Gwop Boy J: Music is more like my journal, so the authenticity comes easy. It’s my story and I’m just giving the world to listen.
BS: You say that "Feel It" is one of your favorite tracks because during that time you felt yourself going through a transformation, although you couldn't see it. That to me is the definition of faith, would you say you are moved a lot by your faith? And if so, how important is faith to you?
Gwop Boy J: Faith is most definitely a part of my believes, yet faith without work is dead, so I don't solely depend on faith.
BS: How do you separate your personal life from your music life and how does how does the music industry affect your personal life?
Gwop Boy J: Music is my life, so it's not separate. I just decide how much of it to share. That is always what I ask myself.
BS: What do you believe will be the mark you leave in the music game?
Gwop Boy J: My mark will be to never let up and I will leave something behind that others can grow from while being authentic to yourself.
BS: What is the hardest part of the music industry?
Gwop Boy J: The hardest part about being in the industry is not being where I feel I should be. I know it’s a journey though and I’m prepared for it.
BS: Which artist, dead or alive, would you want on a record with you?
Gwop Boy J: An artist alive I’d like to work with would be Kevin Gates and an artist that has passed would be Nipsey Hussle.
Lets pause for a moment and check out "Gorilla Season 2"
BS: What pushes you to keep going on those days when you feel you aren't moving?
Gwop Boy J: My spirit keeps me going and on top of that, my kids. For them I can’t stop, I’m working on creating generational wealth. A family of bosses and until that mission is complete, I refuse to stop.
BS: Knowing what you know now, what advice would you go back and give young GWOP BOY J?
Gwop Boy J: I would have to tell myself "invest more in your craft and make sure to deal with the right person.
BS: What can we look forward to seeing from you in the future?
Gwop Boy J: I cant even fathom what happens in the future because I grow daily at a fast pace, yet my guess right now would be making billionaire type moves.
BS: Any shoutouts or last words?
Gwop Boy J: The last words I'd like to leave you all with are "if you haven't had a chance to check out that "Gorilla Season 2" mixtape, it’s not too late.
Check out Arizona based recording artist Ben Fly who is surely becoming one of the top 5 artist in Arizona, and really making moves in the independent world in general. With over 1 million streams on Spotify, he describes his music as "Gettin To The Bag" type music, and that there is no way someone can listen to his music without wanting to get more money after hearing it.
Check out his interview with us.
Make sure you go listen to his latest song "Business Man" now streaming everywhere.
Click [Here] To Stream via Spotify! Connect w/ Team:
Artist: @_benfly
Manager: @Stazztheitalian
Agent: @ChristianPhyfier @gpmeagency
Contact@gpmegroup.com
Who is James Kessee?James Kessee is an R&B/Hip Hop recording artist and more importantly a creator. He is also the CEO of his own label The Kessee Group. He is a man that believes strongly in the concept of “doing this your own way and walking down your own path”. No one can live your life for you nor better then you because they can never be you.
Street Politicians got the opportunity to sit down in the studio and catch up with Ghetto The Plug. In this footage you can see and hear his passion, his plans, and his goals for the future. Ghetto The Plug has been at this for a while and doesn't seem to want to slow down anytime soon. He discusses his previous collaborations, as well as new ones, which include working with Johnny Cinco and Cap 1. Press Play and check out the entire video.
If you still haven't heard his new "Money Power Respect" single, which features Cap 1, get familiar today.
I recently had a chance to kick it with my brotha from anotha mother this week so I got a Q&A session in. All the way from Chicago Yung Gwapa is in the south makin BIG moves! Flagrant with a natural vibe that demands attention he answered every question looking me straight in eyes.
MissAtown: Where you from and what brought you to the A!
Gwapa: Southside of Chicago and I came to ATL to network. Its were the music at.
MissAtown: Who would you consider competition? I ask this to gauge where artist see themselves.
Gwapa: Competition? Where?
MissAtown: Who do you look forward to working with?
Gwapa: Whoever I work with. Everybody I want to work with is DEAD.
MissAtown: Whats next for Gwapa?"
Gwapa: What's next is HISTORY.
MissAtown: How did you link with Miss Atown?
Gwapa: I linked with miss atown in the streets grinding seeing her in all the clubs and studios
[Single] Yung Gwapa (@YungGwapa) ft Young Scooter - Tell On Me + Trailer
