Brand Your Music: Interview Series with Bags the Boss
November 17, 2011 by Saqqara Grant
Filed under Hip Hop, Interviews, Stories
With the recent release of his latest project “The Audacity of Hope” inspired by President Barack Obama, Bags the Boss, the freshmen emcee from Queens, New York is taking listeners on an entertaining journey of feel good music in a time where real hip hop comes with the stigma of needing old school substance. Read more
Brand Your Music: Interview Series with Tech N9ne
November 10, 2011 by Saqqara Grant
Filed under Featured, Hip Hop, Interviews, Music, Stories
Currently on tour, the Kansas City King, Tech N9ne, hits the road less taken on THE LOST CITIES TOUR. One of the hardest touring artists in the game, Tech N9ne hops back on the bus to share his music with the fans. Read more
Brand Your Music: Interview Series with Ise Lyfe
November 3, 2011 by Saqqara Grant
Filed under Hip Hop, Interviews, Stories
Recently appointed Commissioner of Arts and Cultural Affairs in his hometown of Oakland, CA, Ise Lyfe is one of the nations premier Spoken Word Artist and Emcees. Ise first gained national recognition competing in national poetry slam competitions in his late teens. Read more
Brand Your Music: Interview Series with Peter Baldwin
October 27, 2011 by Saqqara Grant
Filed under Interviews, Music, R&B, Stories
Born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska, Peter Baldwin began his music career while studying Recording Arts at Full Sail University in Orlando, Florida. As a child growing up in the church, Peter discovered his love for music and musical arrangements from his mother, who was the church choir director. Read more
Brand Your Music: Interview Series with FountNHead
October 6, 2011 by Saqqara Grant
Filed under Hip Hop, Interviews, Music, Stories
Crash landing on the Atlanta scene in 2008 with an enchanting stage presence, The FountNHead is comprised of Jewels, Sainto and A.M.: an energetic threesome who aren’t afraid to challenge the value system of traditional hip-hop. Read more
Brand Your Music: Interview Series with DDm
September 29, 2011 by Saqqara Grant
Filed under Hip Hop, Interviews, Music, Stories
Every now and then there is a happening that signals a shift in American culture. During a time when popular music has been reduced to mostly formula and process, Emmanuel Williams p.k.a. DDm, effortlessly breaks that mold. Read more
Brand Your Music: Interview Series with Chapter Artist
September 22, 2011 by Saqqara Grant
Filed under Interviews, Music, Stories
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard about the controversial song “It’s Free, Swipe your EBT.” The song and its video pokes fun at the abuse of government assistance and has gained quite a buzz over the last few weeks. Read more
Brand Your Music: Interview Series with Rich and Fameus
September 15, 2011 by Saqqara Grant
Filed under Hip Hop, Interviews, Stories
Rich and Fameus believe that physical assets aren’t what makes a person “rich and famous,” but one’s perseverance and passion for any life goal. This principle is reflected in their music and incorporates an eclectic, fun energy-driven sound consisting of hip-hop, pop, dubstep and a hint of rock. Read more
Brand Your Music: Interview Series with Treal Lee and Prince Rick
September 8, 2011 by Saqqara Grant
Filed under Hip Hop, Interviews, Stories
Treal Lee and Prince Rick have come a long way since teaming up in High School where they saved their lunch money to book studio time. Their song “Bad Lil Braud” and “Get Off Me Now” set off a string of underground hits that spread via Southern nightclubs and led to the #1 record in Texas, “Mr. Hit Dat,” which exploded on local radio and led to millions of streams online. Read more
Brand Your Music: Interview Series with Caine
September 1, 2011 by Saqqara Grant
Filed under Hip Hop, Interviews, Music
There is a difference between Hip-Hop and Rap, just ask Jamaal Flowers, aka Caine, a lyricist and MC from Cleveland, Ohio. “The difference between hip-hop and rap in my opinion is hip-hop is more of embracing the culture in other forms than just music. Read more














