MASSACHUSETTS NEW VOICE OF HIP HOPISSUE # 1

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS FROMAsiatic StarMurda MerleDEFdavyneDox Boogie

WWW.THEUNDERGROUNDFIX.COM

Flawle$$Yung MagBig Luck

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-WHAT MADE YOU DECIDE TO GET INTO THE MUSIC INDUSTRY?I have always been a music lover. My homies and I used to freestyle and beat box up and down the neighborhood all the time. Growing up I had a few friends who wrote songs often,but I never seen many benefitsthat were reaped. One day, I wrote a song about an incident that happenedaround my neighborhood and I rapped it to a few people. End result,they lothey loved it and told me to write more. I didn't really listen at the time, because I was focused on other things. More time passes and my good friend, now brother-in-law, got out of jail. His name is B. Lambert aka The Don of WCDT and he had wrien a lot of good music. I was really motivated byhis work and felt, with my entrepreneurial mind, we could take our movement to the next level. Eventually we became an unstoppable, lyrical, group, now called WCDT aka West Coast Dream Team.

-WHERE DOES YOUR S-WHERE DOES YOUR STAGE NAME COME FROM?The name FLAWLE$$ came from a hustla's point-of-view. Just to clarify, when I say hustla, I mean anyone with a cash flow. At the age of 22, I had five different incomes. I felt my game and my life was flawless. I changed the two esses at the end to dollar signs, so that every time you see my name,you think of money for us to earn together. Now I just tag my name asFLAWLE$$.of.WCDT, because I have learned that the name is common, but not the reasoning. not the reasoning.

-WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR MUSICAL INFLUENCES?First of all, I am a West Coast Baby and my pen bleeds West Coast Living! In no particular, my musical influences are: C-Bo,2Pac, Biggie, E-40, Mac Dre, Young Jeezy, Mystikal, Jay-Z, Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Eazy-E, Brotha Lynch, Tech N9ne, Luni-Coleone,Killa Tay, X-raided, Ice Cube, T-Nuy, T.I., Big KJ of Dosia, Marvaless, Master P and his whole moMaster P and his whole movement, Red & Meth, Busta Rhymes, Eminem,Planet Asia, Devin The Dude, Rakim, Outkast, UGK, Diego Redd, the State of California, and the City of Fresno.

-OTHER THAN MUSIC, WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR HOBBIES AND INTERESTS?If I'm not in the Goblin-Style Ujo (recording studio) or at school learning,I'm either with my lovely family or playing Texas Hold'Em. I like totravel when I can or have work to get to. Between all that, I'm usual busy.

-WH-WHAT 'MAINSTREAM' ARTISTS WOULD YOU LIKE TO GET A FEATURE FROM?There are so many people, that I would be honored to get features from. I would have to say everyone on my musical influences list, that are still living, would be first.

-WHAT DOES 2013 LOOK LIKE FOR YOU? 2013 will be my biggest year-to-date. I just dropped "The Yellow Thizz Road" Mixtape (#YTR), which is available at Datpiff.com, Siccness.net, Coast2Coastmixtapes.com, and Hunid racks.com.Datpiff.com, Siccness.net, Coast2Coastmixtapes.com, and Hunid racks.com.I am scripting some videos for #YTR now. My album "Yr. of the 82' Baby"will be dropping this year as well. (A real treat!) I have my website geing done as we speak. FLAWLESSOFWCDT.COM is the domain. 4

-WHERE CAN OUR READERS GO TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT YOU AND YOUR MUSIC?I interact with Facebook users, Twier followers just about everyday. I have a lot of mymusic and information at yoturnent.ning.com/profile/FLAWLESS_of_WCDT and a some other stuff at Reverbnation.Com/WCDT. Once my website is done, I will have a "1 Stop Shop". I apologize for the inconvenience, but it will be worth the wait.

-WHAT IS YOUR OPINION ON THE STATE OF HIP-HOP TODAY?I belieI believe Hip-Hop today is BIG and headed in the right direction. Everyone will have their say about negatives or positives, but it really depends who you arelistening to. My opinion is not narrowly based on what you hear on your localradio station or what you see on television. The people that I'm knocking areon their "A" game.

-ARE YOU SIGNED TO OR AFFILIATED WITH A LABEL?I am not signed to a label, but I am affiliated with Yo-Turn Entertainment and Money Good Records, based in Fresno, CA. Good Records, based in Fresno, CA.

-IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH OUR READERS?I appreciate everyone who has took their time to read this, download my mix-tape, and or link-up with me after this interview. Additionally, anyone who has followed my career and supported me thus far. I'm still pushing!

“I believe Hip-Hop today is BIG and headed in the right direction.”

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-WHAT MADE YOU DECIDE TO GET INTO THE MUSIC INDUSTRY?Friends from high school, just being around that enviroment inspired my raps and spoken word. I want to succeed and see my brothas doing the same as well. Plus I got a job to do cleaning out the filth on the radio.

-WHERE DOES YOUR STAGE NAME COME FROM?Its from Africa, a country I traced roots to called Togo and the people are called Togolese.are called Togolese.

-WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR MUSICAL INFLUENCES?Nas first and for most also a lot of local cats and my family who are musically involved as well.

-OTHER THAN MUSIC, WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR HOBBIES AND INTERESTS?Well I do alot of cooking and video gaming on my phone, but I got my hands in alot of business right now and some community activist events.

-WH-WHAT 'MAINSTREAM' ARTISTS WOULD YOU LIKE TO GET A FEATURE FROM?Lupe Fiasco, 2Chainz, and maybe Nas & Lauryn Hill one day.

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“Hip Hop is always changing and we create a general consensus of/about it. I like what its doing because its still alive and maturing into something that can never be truly tamed.”

-WHAT DOES 2013 LOOK LIKE FOR TOGOLESE?VERY promising, I got a lot of side projects going on and working with a lot of artists, genres and producers. Hopefully the things outside of music go just as well.

-WHERE CAN OUR READERS GO TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT YOU AND YOUR MUSIC?My reMy reverb page Togolese #LION, also I have a mobile app and a soundcloud you can check out as well.

-WHAT IS YOUR OPINION ON THE STATE OF HIP-HOP TODAY?Hip Hop is always changing and we create a general consensus of/about it. I like what its doing because its still alive and maturing into something that can never be truly tamed.

-ARE YOU SIGNED TO OR AFFILIATED WITH A LABEL?I'm affiliated with a few groups but as far as a label no..

-IS THERE-IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH OUR READERS?Be on the look out for Success Overnight! AND DOWNLOAD my mobile app smart phone users: Google Play search: Togolese

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MASSACHUSETTS NEW VOICE OF HIP HOP

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-What made you decide to get into the music industry?Coming from a street life background I tend to put my life on the beat. My music is my diary, something that just comes natural to me. Growing up freestylin and bale rappin at partys and clubs, cats kept tellin me “Mag you need to start recording” so i started puing my foot work down in this music lane. Now I’m just tryin to put on for my city and my hood. Reppin that Rose City and Feddy to put on for my city and my hood. Reppin that Rose City and Feddy Mob Entertainment

-Where does your stage name come from?My stage name is my hood name. Yung Mag is short for Yung Magnificent. Growing up grindin at a early age the name was givin to me. It represents my swag and how I like to stay shinnin, always doin things big, that loud s***.

-What are some of your musical influences?-What are some of your musical influences?Some of my music influences would be some cats like The Jacka. Messy Marv, Big Rich, Ampichino. Alot of west coast cats, real cats, that hood s***. I only f*** with real music.

-Other than music, what are some of your hobbies and interests?Other than music Im in the streets tryin to get it like any other real cat. I’m tryin to make a name for myself and eat at the same time. I just did 40 months in the pen so im out here makin up for lost time. I spend a lot of months in the pen so im out here makin up for lost time. I spend a lot of time hiin corners, poppin boles. Got a designer fetish. I like to keep my name lit ya feel me?

-What ‘mainstream’ artist would you like to get a feature from?I don’t f*** with to many mainstream cats, but if I was lookin for a feature it would have to be somebody like Jim Jones, Lil Boosie, Maino, JR writer, Meek Mill someone of that nature. 11

-What does 2013 look like for YUNG MAG?S*** man i’m just out here tryin to make it happen. I got my Feddy Boy mix tape series poppin off, Vol. 1 - Jolly Ranchers & 2 Liters should be droppin in April, Vol. 2 - Mob Certified is already in motion.Both albums full of bangers. Im also geing ready to introduce my label Feddy Mob Entertainment to the streets. I got a rosterfull of Hot Hias, couple fixin to come home from they Bids. full of Hot Hias, couple fixin to come home from they Bids. Got a few videos im bout to drop. Im just out here makin moves man. 2013 is lookin nice for ya boy.

-Where can your readers go to find out more about you and your music?You can peep ya boy on my Facebook page. Facebook.com/yungmageofficalpage. I don’t f*** with twier. I got some music on youtube, bout to have a few mix tapes posted up on coast2coastmixtapes.com, a few mix tapes posted up on coast2coastmixtapes.com, undergroundfix.com, and datpiff.com or if you from the town im out here in these Portland streets, come holla at me. -What is your opinion on the state of hip-hop today?I aint really feelin these mainstream cats, too much bubble gum and imitation for me. Theres alot of hot underground cats out there thoe.there thoe. A lot of hot cats creepin up. Im all for them and helpin this music game get to where it should be.

-Are you signed to or affiliated with a label?Man its Feddy Mob Entertainment to the end with me. Ima always rep the mob no maer what happens. There’s a deal offer on the table right now. Im just peepin the scenery thoe ya feel me? If I do take the deal im bringin my label with me reguardless,simple as that.reguardless,simple as that.

-Is there anything else you would like to share with our readers?Just keep your eyes open for Yung Mag and them Feddy Mobboys man. We out here makin moves. Keep a look out for them underground fix mix tapes too. Ya boy fixin to drop one of them.Make sure you check me out on the NW Breakout show on Sundays too, 107.5 on your FM radio dial. They be slappin ya boy. Shout out to cool nuz. Other than that just stay tuned.....out to cool nuz. Other than that just stay tuned.....

“I aint really feelin these mainstream cats, too much bubble gum and imitation for me.”

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-WHAT MADE YOU DECIDE TO GET INTO THE MUSIC INDUSTRY?What a lot of people dont know is ive been in the game for years. Ialways had plans to make it in the music industry.But i made bad decisions in my life. That made me get a couple of years of my life in jail. Which made me lose some of the opportunities I was making in the music industry. But now im back!! I have alot to prove. To eTo everyone and most of all myself. Not saying im the best in the rap game, cause im not. My point is i do have something to say. And the way im going to say it is threw my music.When people hear my music. I want them to say hes got some dope lyrics thats a hot song. Or thats a great mixtape or album. Most of all just the respect. For people to respect the grind I put in.

-WHERE DOES YOUR STAGE NAME COME FROM?My stage name? lol. I tell eMy stage name? lol. I tell everyone to call me STAR for short. But my name comes from my Religious beliefs. Im a Five Percenter. They are the poor righteous teachers who do not believe in the teaching of the 10% and who are all wise and know who the true and living god is. Who teaches that the true and living god is the son of man, supreme being, black man from Asia. Who teaches freedom,justice, and equality to all human families of the planet earth.Otherwise known as civilized people, also muslim and muslim Otherwise known as civilized people, also muslim and muslim sons. And if thats to much over your head. Then you should do your research. -WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR MUSICAL INFLUENCES?I have a lot!! I think we all do. Basiclly every rapper i heard on the radio growing up. But my biggest influences are the people around my people around my way and who I work with. Taleem"Da Ripper",POS, and Medicine-Man for teaching me how to rap. Even if it meant rewriting a verse. Satisfaction for always freestylin when I ask right on the spot. Oxpro of Trillogy and Craze Colon (Crazed Out Music/LiveliHood) for making M-Cs around my way step up there game. Tony HighPoint and Grim Reep of (ACM/100 Block) for always keeping the streets on smash. I-Rule a master with words. Rock Steadyon smash. I-Rule a master with words. Rock Steady(StreetBorn Entertainment). Stay Ready Records, Cablez,Hi-Caliber,Chief-Lyric. And anyone else I have the pleasure to work with whether there a artist or producer. Just proud to see people around my way with there own Movements doing there thing and thats what keeps me pushin.

-OTHER THAN MUSIC,WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR HOBBIES AND INTEREST?INTEREST?Well i dont just rap. I produce and make beats as well. Thats what takes up alot of my time. I can draw very well. I also love to read. Take pictures or shoot videos with my camrea on my spare time.

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-WHAT "MAINSTREAM" ARTIST WOULD YOU LIKE TO GET A FEATURE FROM?Ive done songs with a couple of mainstream artist already. Lady Luck, Craze Colon, Cablez, Royce 5'9 and more on the way. But the one person I would love to work with is between two people.Mary J.Blige or R.Kelly. I know for a fact we can make a great song. So if u reading this hit me up lol.

-WH-WHAT DOES 2013 LOOK LIKE FOR ASIATIC STAR?A New Begining!! Im Back!!

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-WHERE CAN OUR READERS GO TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT YOU AND YOUR MUSIC?You can find me on Facebook/Jeffrey Hernandez for more info. And u can find me on theses mixtapes and see me in guest appearing in theses videos as well Asiatic Records presents "The Mixtape" (vol.1 2 & 3) datpiff.com as well as many videos on you tube just search asiatic star.

-WHAT IS YOUR OPINION ON THE STATE OF HIP-HOP TODAY?The game is all BACKThe game is all BACKWARDS!! I came from a era where people didnt have money. And just worked with what they had. When beats and lyrics originality meant everything. and in a second you can tell whos garage and whos not. Now its about money and corny ass lyrics. These fake ass rappers get there wack ass song played on the radio with no meaning behind it. And everyone thinks its hot.Get the hell out of here. Not on my watch i know a lot of people on the corner beer then you. So now its all about whos got garage rhymes and money now. Get out of here.

-ARE YOU SIGNED TO OR-ARE YOU SIGNED TO OR AFFILIATED WITH A LABEL?Im signed with Asiatic Records and Basement Sounds Records. So be on the look out for us. Cause we coming!!

-IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH OUR READERS?Yes, I have a lot of music coming out soon so be on the look out. Just started my own mixtape series with the undergroundfix. First mixtape to be released is "PLAYIN FOR KEEPS" and a lot more to come. Got solo mixtapes coming fromHOFHOFFA, TONY HIGHPOINT, CRAZE COLON, "THE INCREDIBLE WEAPON MIXTAPE" featuring myself ASIATIC STAR and CHIEF-LYRIC. Plus have alot more videos coming out soon from myself and poeple of my camp. So keep your eyes open. Want to also give a big shout out to The Underground Fix for the interview and opportunity to release my music. Peace....

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-WHAT MADE YOU DECIDE TO GET INTO THE MUSIC INDUSTRY? I have been writing since 1995, performing since 1999 and recording since 2000. At first music was just a hobby but my passion for music is the only thing that has got me this far in life. In 2013, after over a decade of honing my craft, it is time to take my music to the next level.

-WHERE DOES YOUR STAGE NAME COME FROM? DEF comes from my initials {Desmond Elias Ford} and davyne (pronounced divine) DEF comes from my initials {Desmond Elias Ford} and davyne (pronounced divine) is because I was raised in the church and my spirituality stuck with me.

-WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR MUSICAL INFLUENCES? Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Twista, 2Pac, Dogg Pound, Outkast, Warren G, E-40, Boyz II Men, Michael Jackson.

-OTHER THAN MUSIC, WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR HOBBIES AND INTERESTS? Photography, Bowling, College Football {Go Ducks!}

-WH-WHAT 'MAINSTREAM' ARTISTS WOULD YOU LIKE TO GET A FEATURE FROM? Crooked I, ASAP Rocky, Yelawolf, Chamillionaire, Fabolous, Hopsin, Tinie Tempah, TechN9ne, Verse Simmonds, Miguel, Frank Ocean, Mike Posner.

-WHAT DOES 2013 LOOK LIKE FOR DEF Davyne? This year I will be shooting my first 2 videos from my debut album “Scales of a Broken Libra”I will also be launching my website: www.DEFdavyne.com. I will be graduating later this year with a Bachelor’s in Music Business from Full Sail University. I plan to drop a couple mixtapes this I plan to drop a couple mixtapes this year as well so be on the lookout!

-WHERE CAN OUR READERS GO TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT YOU AND YOUR MUSIC? www.ReverbNation.com/DEFdavyne, www.Soundclick.com/DEFdavyne or just google “DEF davyne”

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-WHAT IS YOUR OPINION ON THE STATE OF HIP-HOP TODAY?I believe the oversaturation of club anthems and trap music is nearing its peak. I see hip-hop music moving towards deeper messages and meaningful lyrics that the average listener can appreciate. I think that the key to success in the future will be to combine the catchiness of party songs, and the respect level of hood tracks, while spiing lyrics that have a deeper purpose than both. Hip-hop has grown to become one of the most popular genres in the entire industry, has grown to become one of the most popular genres in the entire industry, and it’s time we use our influential power for a greater good.

-ARE YOU SIGNED TO OR AFFILIATED WITH A LABEL? Unsigned

-IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH OUR READERS?I’m a normal human being just like you. I have worked hard for everything I have in life, and I believe that my good fortune is simply the product of that hard work.work. As a Southern California native, I was lucky enough to be raised in a city full of cultural diversity. Unfortunately, along with that diversity came adversity from gangs, drugs and a lack of money. I was tired of starving on my lunch breaks and wearing hand-me-downs, so I got my first job at age 12 as a paperboy. For lack of a beer term, I became very materialistic. As a child, I wanted nothing more than to not be broke. I set all my goals on aaining artificial happiness, and by the time I was 21 I had done just that. It didn’t take me very long to realize that money that money wasn’t going to buy me happiness. I had no real purpose in life until I was 23, and my son Elijah was born. Fast forward to age 30 and the birth of my daughter Audrey, and you will start to understand that I am still growing, not onlyas an artist, but as a human being. I appreciate you taking the time to listen to my story. I hope you not only enjoy my music, but that it helps you to get through whatever it is in life that is preventing you from being truly happy. God bless.

“I see hip-hop music moving towards deeper messages and meaningful lyrics that the average listener can appreciate.”

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-WHAT MADE YOU DECIDE TO GET INTO THE MUSIC INDUSTRY?I never really decided...it was just something I always did as a kid coming up free styling, writing graffiti, DJing on college radio, from making beats with my mouth to pounding out an MPC. The love took over my life.

-WHERE DOES YOUR STAGE NAME COME FROM?My stage name comes from an old moniker I used from around 2000 to 2004, which which was unAuthordox. Everyone always referred to me as Dox, the Boogie... I kinda just dropped in a freestyle one day when I was buggin' out on a beat and sounded fresh... so it stuck and I continue to rock with it.

-WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR MUSICAL INFLUENCES?My musical influences are vast, very eclectic... from my vinyl collection dating backto the 30s, though predominantly 60s & 70s. I definitely am influenced by the originators and creative artists that saw no boundaries and labels, like the soulful and jazz stand jazz stylings of the era, the rock of Jim Morrison, The Beatles, Zeppelin, to more obscure unknown bands of that time to the dominance of the early 90s to mid 90s golden era as well as the late 90s rise of the avant garde underground. Artists like jayz,Nas,Masta Ace, Big Daddy Kane, Wu Tang, to Company flow, Arsonists, Swollen Members, Non Phixion, etc that I grew up on def played a rolein my influences as well.

-OTHER THAN MUSIC, WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR HOBBIES AND INTERESTS?Outside of music I run an Indy label/ production/distribution company as Outside of music I run an Indy label/ production/distribution company as well as a clothing line and a web radio network. Also being a graphic design degree holder from FIT in NYC. I am skilled in graphic design for print, logo and brand imaging ,cd or poster artwork as well as web design.

-WHAT 'MAINSTREAM' ARTISTS WOULD YOU LIKE TO GET A FEATURE FROM?As far as commercial artists I'd like a feature from... I will be featuring on an upcoming joint with French Montana, as well as another with Joell Ortiz. Some major artists I'd like to work with includeSome major artists I'd like to work with include Adam Levine, Dipset, Jay-Z & Kanye, ASAP Rocky, Sade, Prince, Eminem and others.

-WHAT DOES 2013 LOOK LIKE FOR DOX BOOGIE ?2013 is looking big for Dox Boogie and his Brain Kave Music Group. With major singles along side Joell Ortiz and French Montana to Bangers with Planet Asia, Ill Bill, & C Rayz Walz. Our growing web radio network with listeners worldwide,the expansion of our clothing line as well as new music and videos from the "Ka"Kavemen" (Brain Kave Artists: Rob Nova, JR Phenom, Ultimate Ultra, Noyz Denali, Tek Luciano, MookdaTruth, Team Madison, Absyrd & Hater). New Compilation from the label, New LP from Absyrd, New singles & Mixtapes from Rob Nova, MookdaTruth & JR Phenom. LP from Tek Luciano. Music from Ultimate Ultra & Hater. EP's from Noyz Denali, Fes Taylor, F.T. aka FucThat, Eon Ilyana and Wu Tang affiliate Solomon Childs. Production LP from Sixfire, Superscrull & Dox Boogie ft. Various artists including Ill Bill, King Magnetic, AOTP, Chief Kamachi, DVChief Kamachi, DV Alias Khryst, Illa Ghee, Rainy Terrell, Tim Stacks & More. Brain Kave Music Group also provides production and engineering (credits include Planet Asia, Copywrite, Nems, Sean Strange,Wu Tang and more). Need production/engineering or features contact brainkavemusic@gmail.com 21

-WHERE CAN OUR READERS GO TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT YOU AND YOUR MUSIC?To find out more information about Dox Boogie or Brain Kave Music Group LLC. You can simply Google and find hundreds of pages of links. Or just visit our homepages: www.brainkavemusic.comwww.brainkavemusic.bandcamp.comwww.kavemenklothing.comwww.www.YouTube.com/brainkavemusicwww.brainkavemusic.tumblr.comwww.soundcloud.com/brainkavemusicAll Music available on ITunes , Amazon & all other digital outlets Worldwide.

-WHAT IS YOUR OPINION ON THE STATE OF HIP-HOP TODAY?Hmmmm my opinion on the state of hip hop today.... Overall I'd say the quality is coming back but we still giving too much credit to the YouTube sensation one night wonders. I'I've also noticed a much larger problem, when I see established dope mcs cosigning wack artists by doing songs with them just for a check, it kinda gets to me a bit. It's like the artists are allowing our culture to become less about skills and more about politics... but I see the changing of the guard coming. I dig all hip hop, it all has its place....besides I find I'm often more open minded than most of my peers so I'm down to experiment with sound in general.

“When I see established dope mcs cosigning wack artists by doing songs with them just for a check, it kinda gets to me a bit.”

-ARE YOU SIGNED TO OR AFFILIATED WITH A LABEL?I am currently not signed. I do however run my own music group/label with in house production, art dept. and worldwide distribution, Our own web radio network and clothing line as well. I am affiliated thru music and building relationships with many talented krews and labels from domestic to international. S/O to Head Bop Music, DPS, Disturbia Music, Dirty Dagoes, Wu Tang, Tomahok, Alterprod, Dub MD, Keith @ Brikaza, Prime & MiddleGround, EMS, Chambermusik, Alterprod, Dub MD, Keith @ Brikaza, Prime & MiddleGround, EMS, Chambermusik, GWMS, The Freakshow, Standout Music, Staten Island All Stars, Guerilla Republik, W.A.R., LCOB, & Everyone I rock with! ...Respect to anyone I forgot & all my international supporters on blogs, radio, etc. Ultimately looking to have my team picked up as a subsidiary or a branch of a major label.

-IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH OUR READERS?Just keep looking out for Brain Kave Music Group & The Kavemen. Were bringing a new sound to the forefront. Join the monew sound to the forefront. Join the movement. Become a fan on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/brainkavemusic. New spring & summer tours being scheduled. To contact Dox Boogie or Brain Kave Music email brainkavemusic@Gmail.com or tweet @doxboogie

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-WHAT MADE YOU DECIDE TO GET INTO THE MUSIC INDUSTRY? IT ALL STARTED IN MINNEAPOLIS,MN WHEN I WAS IN 3RD GRADE ATTENDING MARCY OPEN SCHOOL. I WAS THE HEAD DRUMMER IN ADVANCE BAND KNOWING HOW TO READ MUSIC AND TO PLAY DIFFERENT KINDS OF INSTRUMENTS AT A EARLY AGE CAME NATURAL TO ME. I SOON THEN GREW UP KNOWING MUSIC ALL MY LIFE, BY THE AGE OF 17 I WAS IN THE STUDIO RECORDING MUSIC ON MY OWN. I GOT INVOGOT INVOLVED IN OPEN MIC'S CONNECTING WITH GOOD TALENT AND BUSINESS EXPERTS INTRODUCING ME TO THE MUSIC INDUSTRY. EVER SINCE THEN I BEEN COMING OUT WITH NEW MIX-TAPES AND DOING SHOWS CREATING A BUZZ I HAVE NOT LOOKED BACK EVERY SINCE. I CURRENTLY HAVE 4 MIX-TAPES AVAILABLE NOW @ DATPIFF.COM & COAST2COASTMIXTAPES.COM, SWAGG LIKE ME, MONEY STEADY CUMIN, FREE LOCAL MUSIC, HISTORY IN THE MAKING. I AM NOW CURRENTLY RECORDING MY NEW MIX-TAPE 4 THE RECORD, COMING SOON APRIL 2013.2013.

-WHERE DOES YOUR STAGE NAME COME FROM?MY STAGE NAME MURDA MERLE WAS CREATED THE FIRST TIME I EVER PRESSED THE RECORD BUTTON ON PRO TOOLS. I BEGIN TO RAP MY VOCALS INTO THE MIC RHYMING WITH SWAG PUTTING WORDS TOGETHER LIKE I NEVER DID BEFORE. I WAS THEN CONVINCED AND TOLD BY OTHERS IN THE STUDIO THAT I HAD JUST MURDERED THE TRACK. I THEN ASKED A STUDIO FULL OF LISTENERS, WELL I DON'T HI DON'T HAVE A STAGE NAME THAT I GO BY YET, WHAT SHOULD BE MY RAP NAME? THE NOISE LEVEL IN THE STUDIO THEN GOT LOUD TO THE MAX, EVERYONE WAS YELLING ME OUT DIFFERENT NAMES AND IDEAS INSTANTLY.THERE WAS ONE STATEMENT THAT STUCK OUT TO ME THAT MY FRIEND TWIN SAID, WELLYOU JUST MURDER THE TRACK AND YOUR NAME IS MERLE ALREADY SO JUST GO BY MURDER MERLE. I THEN REPLIED TO TWIN THAT'S IT BRO I LIKE THE NAME AND THE CONCEPT BEHIND IT BUT ONE THING I AM NOT A MURDERER, THE WHOLE STUDIO SWHOLE STUDIO STARTED LAUGHING (LOL) . I THEN SAID TO EVERYONE I JUSTLOVE TO MAKE GOOD MUSIC. ALL I DO IS MURDA ANYTHING THAT INVOLVES MUSIC IN A POSITIVE WAY LIKE RECORDING, WRITING LYRICS, LIVE SHOWS, AND PROMOTING. I GO ALL IN 100% AND DO MY BEST, I MURDA IT, KILL IT EVERY TIME. WITH ALL THAT BEING THE REASON BEHIND THIS NAME I THEN DECIDED TO GO WITH MURDA MERLE TO BE MY STAGE NAME.

-WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR MUSICAL INFLUENCES?MY MUSICAL INFLUENCES MY MUSICAL INFLUENCES WAS TUPAC AND BIGGIE HANDS DOWN. I TOOK A LOT OF NOTES FROM THEM ARTIST SINCE DAY 1. I WANT TO BE REMEMBERED AS A GREAT LEDGEND ALSO WHEN MY CAREER IS OVER.

-OTHER THAN MUSIC, WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR HOBBIES AND INTERESTS? OTHER THEN MUSIC I LOVE TO WORKOUT RUN AND LIFT WEIGHTS, I GOT TO STAY IN-SHAPE. I AM ALSO A COOL AND LAID BACK PERSON SO I ENJOYWATCHING MOVIES, SHOOTING POOL, BOWLING, FISHING , RELAXING , AND GOING TO SPORTS GAMES. IAND GOING TO SPORTS GAMES. I AM ALSO A BARBER SO I ENJOY CUTTING HAIR.

-WHAT 'MAINSTREAM' ARTISTS WOULD YOU LIKE TO GET A FEATURE FROM? SOME MAINSTREAM ARTIST I WOULD LIKE TO GET A FEATURE FROM IS, JAY-Z, NAS, T.I ,JEEZY, FABOLOUS, JADAKISS, JIM JONES, 50 CENT, LUDACRIS,2 CHAINS, RICKROSS, FUTURE, T-PAIN, LIL BOSSIE, MEEK MILL, GUCCI MANE, WAKA FLOCKA FLAME, YO GOTTI, DON TRIP, BIG SEAN, TRINA, TIFFANY FOX, LIL KIM, CHRIS BROWN , ACE HOOD, AKON, RED CAFE, FRENCH MONMONTANA, WIZ KHALIFA, SNOOP LION, WALAE, AND CHEEF KEEF! -WHAT DOES 2013 LOOK LIKE FOR MERLE? "2013" IS LOOKING VERY FOOD FOR ME AT THIS TIME IN MY CAREER AS A ARTIST. I GOT A COUPLE OF NEW MIX-TAPES IM DROPING THIS YEAR WITH "THE UNDERGROUND FIX" S/O TO THE HOMMIE TUFF TYLER THANKS FOR EVERYTHING MUCH LOVE . I ALSO GOT A LOT OF BIG SHOWS ARTIST COLABS AND RADIO INTEINTERVIEWS COMING UP SOON SO STAY TUNE. I RECENTLY RELOCATED TO ATLANTA GA, TO CONNECT WITH NEW AND DIFFERENT KIND OF PEOPLE IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY.MY HANDS ARE FULL FOR 2013, I GOT A BIZZY YEAR AHEAD OF ME.

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-WHERE CAN OUR READERS GO TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT YOU AND YOUR MUSIC?YOU CAN FOLLOW FIND OUT MORE ABOUT ME (MURDA MERLE) AND MY MUSIC CAREER @ THE FOLLINNG WEB SITES !!!MONEYMERLE@GMAILMERLE ROBINSON@FACEBOOKMURDA MERLE@TWITTERMURDA MERLE@ INSMURDA MERLE@ INSTAGRAMMURDA MERLE@YOUTUBEMURDA MERLE@DATPIFFMURDA MERLE@COAST2COASTMIXTAPES JUST GOOGLE ME - MURDA MERLE -

-WHAT IS YOUR OPINION ON THE STATE OF HIP-HOP TODAY?HIP-HOP TODAY IS A LOT DIFFERENT THEN BEFORE ITS CHANGING DAILY FOR THE GOODTHE GOOD AND THE BAD. I JUST STAY IN MY OWN LANE AND KEEP IT 100% HIP-HOP AS I WAS RAISED ON AND TOUGH SINCE A KID .

“I JUST STAY IN MY OWN LANE AND KEEP IT 100%”

-ARE YOU SIGNED TO OR AFFILIATED WITH A LABEL? I AM A INDIE UNSIGNED ARTIST AFFILIATED WITH M.S.C, GUOK MUSIC GROUP AND TOPLINE ENT.

-IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH OUR READERS?I WANNA GIVE THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO EVER BELIEVED OR SUPPORTED MURDA MERLE SINCE DAY 1, WITHOUT ALL YOUR LOVE AND SUPPORT I WOULD NOT BE WHERE INOT BE WHERE I AM TODAY. I WANT TO THANK ALL MY TRUE FANS AND BELIEVERS, MY LOVE GOES OUT TO EVERYONE OF YOU THANKS!!!

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MIXTAPE REVIEWS

MURDA MERLE - HISTORY IN THE MAKING

FLAWLE$$ OF WCDT - THE YELLOW THIZZ ROAD

DOX BOOGIE - THE BOOGIE MAN

THE FIX: SOLID LISTEN ALL THE WAY THROUGH, FLAWLESSTAKES YOU DOWN THE YELLOW THIZZ ROAD IN THIS WEST COAST MIXTAPE.

FEATURES: KUCCI LEE, J-LOVE, THE DON, GOBLIN STYLE & MORE

THE FIX: EAST COAST NATIVE BRINGS A SOLID EFFORT TO THE TABLE IN THE BOOGIE MAN. HARD EAST COAST RHYMES BACKED BY REAL HIP HOP PRODUCTION. DOX BOOGIES SHOWS HISVERSITALITY IN HIS LATEST PROJECT.FEATURES: BANISH, ROB NOVA, CENTRI, COPYWRITE & MORE

THE FIX: NW ARTIST DEF DAVYNE BRING HIS MELODIC FLOWTO THE PUBLIC IN HIS LATEST PROJECT. GREAT STORY TELLINGAND DIVERSITY IN THIS LISTEN.

FEATURES: VANESSA REIMER, STEFANO MOSES, LOLO RAE

THE FIX: A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING ON THIS PROJECT.MERLE GOES IN WITH HIS SOUTHERN STYLE MIXING IN WITTYPUNCHLINES AND CATCHY HOOKS FOR A GOOD LISTEN.

DEF DAVYNE - SCALES OF A BROKEN LIBRA

BIG LUCK

-WHAT MADE YOU DECIDE TO GET INTO THE MUSIC INDUSTRY?I FEEL LIKE IT WAS NEVER A DESICION THAT I MADE I FEEL LIKE THE MUSIC INDUSTRY CHOOSE ME BY DEFAULT. THE REASON I SAY THAT IS IT WAS WAS NEVER A DESICION TO DO IT IT JUST HAPPENED ON ITS OWN. I STARTED RAPPING AND GETTING INTO MUSIC AND THE REST JUST CAME OVER TIME.JUST CAME OVER TIME.

-WHERE DOES YOUR STAGE NAME COME FROM?THAT WAS ANOTHER THING THAT CAME BY MISTAKE AS WELL I NEVER CHOOSE THAT LOL.. PRETTY MUCH PEOPLE USE TO CALL ME LUCK BACK IN THE DAY OR LUCKY AND SAY I WAS LUCKY FOR GETTING OUT OF CERTAIN THINGS I DIDI DID AS A KID , OR LUCKY FOR CERTAIN BLESSINGS IN MY LIFE ...AND IM A BIG DUDE SO BIG AND LUCK WENT HAND AND HAND LOL...THEN I SAID IT IN A RAP ONE DAY AND IT JUST STUCK AND IT WAS BIG LUCK FROM THERE ON OUT ..

-WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR MUSICAL INFLUENCES?I ALWAYS WAS INTO NAS , DMX , MOBB DEEP , WU TANG , RAKIM , O. C. JADAKISS , BIG L . BIG PUN, TUPAC , BIGGIE , ONYX , SNOOP DOG , DR DRE , CAPONE AND NORE ,SPICE 1 , JOE BUDDEN , I MEAN THE LIST GOES ON .THEY ALL INFLUENCEDME IN SOME WAY OR ANOTHER AS FAR AS MUSIC GOES AND THE SOUND THAT I WANTED AND PREFERED ...

-OTHER THAN MUSIC, WH-OTHER THAN MUSIC, WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR HOBBIES AND INTERESTS?I LIKE TO GO TO THE GYM AND TRY TO STAY FIT .I LIKE PLAYING VIDEO GAMESLOL...I ENJOY WATCHING MOVIES AND ANYTHING THAT KEEPS ME MENTALLY, PHYICALLY, AND SPIRTUALLY RELAXED...

-WHAT 'MAINSTREAM' ARTISTS WOULD YOU LIKE TO GET A FEATURE FROM?TRUTHFULLY I COULD NAME ALOT OF ARTISTS THAT I WOULD LIKE TO GET A FEATURE FROM BUT TO BE HONEST I WOULD GO IN THE DIRECTION OF GETTINGOF GETTING AN RNB SINGER LIKE MARY J BLIDGE OR KEISHA COLE OR ALICA KEYS THE LIST GOES ON WHEN IT COMES TO RNB ARTISTS I WOULD COLAB WITH...

-WHAT DOES 2013 LOOK LIKE FOR BIG LUCK?2013 IS LOOKIN SOLID FOR ME ! I HAVE MY SOLO MIXTAPE I AM RELEASING ENTITLED " WHITE GOLD " WHICH IS SOME OF MY BEST WORK TO DATE . I AM ALSO GOING TO BE DROPPING ALOT MORE VIDEOS, INTERVIEWS ETC .ETC . AND I WILL BE CONTINUING TO WORK WITH SOME OF THEBEST DJ'S IN THE GAME . DJ GATES , DJ FOCUZ , DJ KING FLOW , DJ DANNY T , DJ NYCE , DJ B SKI , DJ INSANE, DJ AMES , DJ LINDO , DJ RON G , DJ ARAB ,THE UNDERGROUND FIX MOVEMENT , FLEET DJ'S , 704 DJS'S , AI PRODUCTION ,COAST 2 COAST DJ'S , CASH FLOW / CASH FLOW INTERNATIONAL / ZOMBIE FLOW .STREET AFFILIATES INC , MAFIA MIXTAPES , COLD SUMMERS , SO OFFICACASH FAMILY RECORDS ,VENDETTA DJ'S I MEAN THE LIST GOES ON AND ON THOSEON THOSE ARE JUST A FEW IF I DIDNT MENTION ANYONE ILL GET THEM NEXT TIME .

-WHERE CAN OUR READERS GO TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT YOU AND YOUR MUSIC?YOU CAN GO WWW.BIGLUCK.WEBS.COM

-WHAT IS YOUR OPINION ON THE STATE OF HIP-HOP TODAY?" NO COMMENT "

-ARE YOU SIGNED TO OR AFFILIATED WITH A LABEL?I HAVE AN INDEPENDANT NAME I RUN WITH WHICH IS STREET AFFILIATES I.N.C FOR BUSSINESS.I.N.C FOR BUSSINESS. AND I AM UNDER CASH FAMILY RECORDS WHICH IS A INDEPENDANT LABEL .

-IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH OUR READERS?I WOULD JUST LIKE TO THANK EVERYBODY FOR THE HATE , LOVE , AND SUPPORT :)

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