The Underground Fix Magazine Issue #9

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ISSUE #9

SYNDROME

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS WITH

RESTLEZZBRAGGYJAYBEE THA CEOERNEST GQ

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RESTLEZZ

WHAT MADE YOU DECIDE TO GET

INTO THE MUSIC INDUSTRY?I decided to get into the industry

when my cousin started writing raps

and invited me to try it and make a

song together. After writing my first verse

I knew this is what I wanted to do I knew this is what I wanted to do

and since then I’ve just been going

at it.

WHERE DOES YOUR STAGE NAME

COME FROM?I got my name from a bunch of homies of

mine when we made a rap group by

the name of the name of Twizted N Wicked. They said

my grind was non-stop that I was restless at what I do. Hence, the name Restlezz came

with two Z’s instead of S’s.

WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR MUSICAL INFLUENCES?I have a lot of influences so ill just name off some of my top ones. Now I don’t

bang or nothing but Woodie from Antioch, California is my biggest influence

straight gangsta shit. Then it would be Tech N9ne, Brotha Lynch Hung, Mac

Dre, Juvenile, Nelly, Ludacris, T.I, and I won’t even lie I heard some ICP shit

that was dope enough to inspire me.

OTHER THAN MUSIC, WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR HOBBIES OTHER THAN MUSIC, WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR HOBBIES

AND INTERESTS?I like fixing and building computers I actually got certified for it and I also

Photoshop certified. I enjoy spending time with my kids, wife, and family it’s

always good times pounding back some brews. I always like to get my Madden

on and take some people’s money I’m always collecting on foo’s. Man I like to do

a lot of things I can’t think of them all.

WHAT 'MAINSTREAM' ARTISTS WOULD YOU LIKE TO GET A FEATURE FROM?

I would like to get one from Waka Flocka right now I know he not the best rapper but at least

he rhymes more than most these new rappers. Reason being is I like the energy Waka brings

to tracks.

WHAT DOES 2013 LOOK LIKE FOR RESTLEZZ?

2013 has been a good year and is only going to get beer I’ve got a Mixtape coming at the end

of the year look out for that. of the year look out for that.

WHERE CAN OUR READERS GO TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT YOU AND YOUR MUSIC?

Reverbnation.com/Restlezz that’s where I do all my networking and stuff

WHAT IS YOUR OPINION ON THE STATE OF HIP-HOP TODAY?

I think hip hop is slowly coming back with real lyrics and stuff no maer what there

will always be bad opinions on Hip-Hop and what it becomes through the years. I think

it will always be alright as long as there’s always those few mainstream that can actually rap.

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

I am not officially signed to any label of sort but I am currently running my own production

label called Block Monzta Productions. I am also affiliated with Supreme Hustles T.H.C records.

IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH OUR READERS?

Just to lookout for my 1st actual album in 2014 I’ll be having some great features on it all

surprises. Watch out for the Mixtape from Sandman another Block Monzta Productions

artist that does his thing. I’m soon looking to get a tour going too so keep your eyes and

ears open I’ll be coming to city near you. Big things coming can’t wait and I do it all for ears open I’ll be coming to city near you. Big things coming can’t wait and I do it all for

my fans without them I wouldn’t even be doing this rap thing still.

JAYBEE THA CEO

WHAT MADE YOU DECIDE TO GET INTO THE

MUSIC INDUSTRY?

I originally took up writing and doing music as a

hobby at the age of 15. I was following the trend at

my high school I aended, in Pisburgh, PA. I also

saw writing as an opportunity to put my problems on

paper. Once I figured out rhythm, timing and the paper. Once I figured out rhythm, timing and the

correct writing structure, shit took off from there.

I decided recently to go hard at music because I

respect how the industry evolves. In other words I

like a work place that is constantly changing because

it keeps me on my toes!

WHERE DOES YOUR STAGE NAME COME FROM?

I kind of laughed when I read this question because I

honestly cannot tell you. Let me just say, I have always

been called Jaybee and I have always had the ambition of becoming a CEO of a company. I placed it all

together and came up with Jaybee Tha CEO. Now I am the CEO of my own music.WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR MUSICAL INFLUENCES?

Honestly, old artist and new artist influence me but my first tape was Busta Rhymes,

“The Coming.” My first mixtape I heard was The Clipse and I can’t remember the title.

My first single was Coolio “Dangerous Minds”. I just have influences from all over …

OTHER THAN MUSIC, WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR HOBBIES AND INTERESTS?

Some of my other hobbles include, cooking, reading, blogging, collecting sports

memorabilia and shopping for electronics. I have a new electronic addiction.memorabilia and shopping for electronics. I have a new electronic addiction.

ARE YOU SIGNED TO OR AFFILIATED WITH A LABEL?

I am not signed and I am affiliated with my own movement. CEO Musik/919 Records …


I would love features from Joe Budden, Hell Rell, The LOX, Schoolboy Q, Dipset, A$AP

Ferg, Lyfe Jennings, Vivian Green, Wale, Busta and Yo Goi, Nickelback, Wacka Flacka, Robin

Thicke and Yolanda Adams. I would say this was a hard question because of the range of music

I Iike but for the most part I am willing to just work with old, new and future artist.

WHAT DOES 2013 LOOK LIKE FOR JAYBEE ?

In 2014, I plan on taking my time and gain more focus on my plan. Of course, I plan on dropping In 2014, I plan on taking my time and gain more focus on my plan. Of course, I plan on dropping

more mixtapes, more videos and singles. I just truly want to take time to get the house fully

organized. I will say for sure, I will be on a higher level and it will reflect in my work. Finally,

I plan on doing a lile directing and falling back to manage my movement.

WHERE CAN OUR READERS GO TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT YOU AND YOUR

Feel free to first Google me, Jaybee Tha CEO or 919 Records. soundcloud.com/jaybeethaceo

hulkshare.com/jaybeethaceo facebook.com/jaybeethaceo instagram @ jaybeethaceo

TTwier @ Jaybeethaceo YouTube @ the919entertainment


The state of Hip-Hop?? I think the state of it is like any other profession,

in with new as the old begin to fall back. Do I think that’s good? I do

because it opens up vacancies for new talent and it opens our ears to

new sounds. Nonetheless, I think Hip-Hop is intact, especially when

you are just focusing on you and creating your authentic sound.

IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITHIS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH

OUR READERS?

Shout out to all of those who have been down with Jaybee Tha CEO from

DAY 1. Be on the lookout for new untitled singles dropping this Halloween

and Money Over Hall of Fame (#MOHOF) coming this December. Big shout

out to the whole Northwest and my movement, Ambitious Diz, Nytch G, Spook,

A.N.T and Bezo. Be on the lookout for there mixtapes coming real soon. Finally

my pen and pad is always ready to work, get at me!!my pen and pad is always ready to work, get at me!!

SYNDROME


HipHop Weekly July n Sep Issues this year I woz featured, previous Underground Fix Magazines,

Dyme Squad Magazine, Street Motivation Magazine, Consciousness Magazine jus some of

the magazines i been featured in but get yo google on too Syndrome Devious or Daz Dillinger

Presents Syndrome International Paperchaser jus google that and a hella interviews come.


Im a never shy away from sayin im a 90s hiphop fan, almost everythang that dropped in the Im a never shy away from sayin im a 90s hiphop fan, almost everythang that dropped in the

90s woz dope hiphop today I goa go wit Kendrick Lamar


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IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH OUR READERS?

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BRAGGY

WHAT MADE YOU DECIDE TO GET INTO THE MUSIC INDUSTRY?

Music has been a large reality of my life since I was about 3. I did a

commercial or a video...something like that in Chicago, Ill. I remember

impersonating "Another Bad Creation" Iesha and I did the rap part of the

song. The thrill, the excitement, the lights, the swag (even though back then

I didn't know what swag was lol ). I said to myself, Ima do this for ever.

WHERE DOES YOUR STAGE NAME COME FROM? WHERE DOES YOUR STAGE NAME COME FROM?

The name "Braggy" came from the word "Braggadocio". I ended up spliing

it into 2 words... first is "Braggy" (the artist). Then its "Docio" (the company).

It's kind of like the "Rapper" and the "Label" all in one because I'm a business man as well. My stage name use to be "Prey Boy"

but Soulja Boy came out with that song "Prey Boy Swag" when I was on my extended vacation (laughs)-so I had to become what the

world know now as "Braggy Nation".WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR MUSICAL INFLUENCES?

My musical influence and probably always will be the ultimate Shawn Carter. A.K.A Jay-Z, Jigga Man,

HOV. I grew up on Nas and B.I.G. I never listened to much PAC as a youngin but as I got older,

I started to really appreciate his genius. I imagine how I would've been if this guy was apart of "my"

construction on my view point and expressions of hip hop.

OTHER THAN MUSIC, WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR HOBBIES AND INTERESTS?OTHER THAN MUSIC, WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR HOBBIES AND INTERESTS?

I like to play chess believe it or not. I enjoy creating scenarios and figuring out the puzzle of overcoming

such threats. I love to work out and to me, "Rapping" is a hobby to me even though it is now my

profession because I do it to relax, think or just enjoy my leisure.


I would like to get a feature from, right now 2013, ....Drake. I think it would be an amazing experience

to work with Kanye and amongst the very new, I would like to work with Kendrick Lamar and J.Cole. to work with Kanye and amongst the very new, I would like to work with Kendrick Lamar and J.Cole.

(But I would have to keep my eye on Kendrick LOL)

WHAT DOES 2013 LOOK LIKE FOR BRAGGY?

A lot of Ground work because this is the foundation of our brand which we plan on delivering to fans internationally 2014.


To find out about "Braggy Nation" my best advice would be to add me on facebook: Braggy Nation. I accept all request

because I think its important for my listeners to see me day-to-day as well, so when they hear my art they can say.."He really

lives like that..."lives like that..."


I think Hip Hop is in a great state right now....Thanks Kendrick (laughs)


I am currently under management w/ Lady Scribe of SRE Media Group. A free agent as far as a label goes, but we plan on going

MAJOR all the way!MAJOR all the way!IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE

WITH OUR READERS?

If anybody tells you "you can't", Remember, there was a guy who

heard that his whole life. A guy that didn't let even the lowest form

of humanity (being a prisoner) distract him from his dreams and

visions. A guy that you are reading about!! So it CAN be done. one

step at a time. step at a time.

WHAT MADE YOU DECIDE TO GET INTO THE MUSIC INDUSTRY?

I always been surrounded by music. I love the lifestyle that comes with it. Whenever i get into the mixes i make,

i feel completely free from all the troubles in this world. So many success stories have came from being in this industry

i just want to become the next "Rags to Riches" story, and show the world what i can do as a Dj & businessman.

WHERE DOES YOUR STAGE NAME COME FROM?

I went through a lot of stage names haha! My first stage name was "E-Gizzle" when i wanted to rap. I dropped my

rap mixtape and had 3 downloads. Years later, i saw how creative DJ's could be with mixing & mixtapes. I changed my rap mixtape and had 3 downloads. Years later, i saw how creative DJ's could be with mixing & mixtapes. I changed my

whole name to "DJ Felly Prince". After that, i wanted a more professional name for myself so i won't have to change

it anymore...that's when "Ernest GQ" came along because Ernest is my real name. The GQ came from me having

"Good Quality" music & mixes.

WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR MUSICAL INFLUENCES?

Im from South Louisiana, so it's only right I look up to Southern Rappers. But i always have looked up to a lot of

West Coast Rappers. I looked up to people like Eazy E, Master P, Snoop Dogg, Mystikal, C Murder, NWA, UGK,

and Geto Boys. I'm a old school type of dude so i like alot of music my Dad or Mom would like. Such as The and Geto Boys. I'm a old school type of dude so i like alot of music my Dad or Mom would like. Such as The

Temptations, Ohio Players, Alexander O'Neal, Luther Vandross, Anita Baker, Janet Jackson & many more great

entertainers.

OTHER THAN MUSIC, WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR HOBBIES AND INTERESTS?

I love to play basketball from time to time. I'm also aending college in the Spring to finish up my Criminal Justice

degree. I love to sleep, online shop when i can & party.

WHAT DOES 2013 LOOK LIKE FOR ERNEST GQ?

A lot has been happening this year, i've been in Coast 2 Coast Magazine & featured on ThisIs50.com. A lot has been happening this year, i've been in Coast 2 Coast Magazine & featured on ThisIs50.com.

Dropping mixtape after mixtape & running my record label (AYOGang Entertainment©). We dropped

our first album from my artist J Fresh on iTunes/IHeartRadio/GooglePlay last month. I've also

been featured on MTV.com so that was a great move for my career.


You can find my mixtapes & music on DatPiff, HotNewHipHop, AllMixtapes & Coast2CoastMixtapes.com

and i tweet random mixes via twier so you can follow me to listen to them on there (@iamernestgray).

WHAT IS YOUR OPINION ON THE STATE OF HIP-HOP TODAY?WHAT IS YOUR OPINION ON THE STATE OF HIP-HOP TODAY?

A lot of people say Hip Hop isn't the same anymore. Hip Hop has become a world wide genre.

People from all over the world is involved in this culture that started in the Bronx back in the day.

You have different styles of Hip Hop music, it's no longer one style..it had evolved into something

massive! I feel that the way Hip Hop is now is great. I love the competitions that are going on right now.

One thing i can say i don't like is how lyrics can get to some people & it becomes a problem.

If you want to rap, then rap there is NO need for violence. It's all about having a great time & enjoying what you do.

IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH OUR READERS?IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE WITH OUR READERS?

It took a lot of hard work and dedication to get where I'm at. None of this success was handed to me.

The best thing to do is to stay positive & never let anyone's word hurt you. You will have people that

love you & people that hate you. Keep doing what you love & stay humble with everything. Late nights

& early mornings will all be worth it if you work hard & never give up. There will be times you will give

up on everything, but always remember God will always have your back in anything you do. God Bless.

ERNESTGQ

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