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Artist Spotlight - N-Pire Da Great Aug 11, 2013

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Welcome to another edition of Po Politickin. In this episode, we politick with N-Pire Da Great. Hailing from Sacramento, California, N-Pire Da Great was born Nashua Hamilton during the era of the growing Crypts and Bloods gang wars, but also during burgeoning new music genre called hip-hop/rap. Raised in a single-father household due to the incarceration of his mother for most of his life, N-Pire’s ears were opened to the emerging music form through the sounds of Run-DMC and LL Cool J, but the sounds of 90s hip-hop heavyweights Nas, Tupac, Mobb Deep, and Tribe Called Quest is what furthered progressed his ear.
However, it wasn’t until high school when he began to take the art form seriously as a career. Local labels were courting the teen emcee, and when N-Pire was 21, even more validation came in the form of props from rap veteran Kurupt. “I was in a studio in L.A recording a song with a producer I was working with at the time, and Kurupt walked in. I had actually stepped out of the studio to smoke and came back in and I could hear him say ‘Yo, who’s this rapping? Who’s he signed to?’ And when I actually walked in and they pointed to me, I felt like, real small standing next to him. He was just like ‘Yo, you need to keep rockin, this is ill!’ He wanted to sign me at the time, but it didn’t work out. But we still keep in contact to this day.” Nothing like a co-sign from a legend!
And from then, it was on! After college, the N-Pire was producing for the likes of fellow Sacramentan emcee Brotha Lynch Hung, Main Attrakionz, Willie the Kid, Freeway, Kurupt, and The Federation. Two mixtapes also followed, 2011’s Everybody Hates Nash and 2013’s Road 2 LND, which acts a prequel to his forthcoming LP Legends Never Die. If you think you’ll get a one-track rapper with N-Pire, think again. He calls his music “reality rap,” offering different perspectives in regards to society’s problems, even offering solutions, like on songs “The One,” “11-9,” and “Silence.” But N-Pire can party with the rest of them on records such as “G-Shit” and “Get Active.” For those who claim that hip-hop is dead, wait until July 16, 2013 to witness how N-Pire Da Great is keeping great hip-hop music alive with his debut LP Legends Never Die.

Artist Spotlight - Ryan & Smitty Pt 2 Aug 11, 2013

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Welcome to another edition of Po Politickin. In this episode, we politick with LA based production duo Ryan & Smitty. Ryan & Smitty have developed a reputation as the go-to guys for unique sounds and catchy hooks. Bursting onto the scene with Chris Brown’s “Go Away”, they discovered further success with Jack’s “Fast Forward”.They have since gone on to produce tracks for Cody Simpson, Cymphonique Miller, Mann, Tony Yayo, Ray J. Ginuwine, K.Michelle, Plies, Governor and The Lonely Island ft. Justin Timberlake and Lady Gaga.Most recently Ryan & Smitty placed HOV Lane on Nick Minaj’s Pink Friday Reloaded. Ryan & Smitty stopped by to discussed Smitty Soul's new solo album entitled "Hip Hop... It's A Hell Of A Drug" and new single entitled "Animal".

Artist Spotlight - Dangero Jul 25, 2013

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Welcome to another edition of Po Politickin. In this episode, we politick with Mississippi rapper Dangero. Dangero discusses his 10 year hip hop grind, working with Outkast & Goodie Mob, and his upcoming projects.

Artist Spotlight - Verbiage Jun 23, 2013

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Welcome to another edition of Po Politickin. In this episode, we politick with Maryland producer/emcee Verbiage.
Artist Bio -
When passion calls, you better answer. After several setbacks, emcee-producer Verbiage’s passion for music is driving him forward.
The Maryland double-threat is a rap artist, but his classical training in piano since the age of five one-ups your standard rapper/producer with his understanding of written music and instrumentation. It wasn’t until his freshman year in high school where he got the rapping bug; not serious at first, but interactions with budding producers ignited a flame to create his own musical productions. Losing his mother at age fifteen was just one of many challenges that Verb had to overcome, but he kept plugging away with his musical creations, one of them landing on the projects of J Hood, Young Buck, Rich Boy and Yukmouth. Those projects were shelved, but despite the circumstances that delayed notable production placements for national artists, that seed of musical passion never strayed.
They don’t call him Verbiage for nothing. Succumbing to adult responsibilities with a day job, Verb fed that seed by flipping the script on his creative process in late 2011, and began working on his self-produced debut mixtape My Life in Syntax in early 2012, a project full of Jay-Z instrumentals to showcase his lyrical wizardry. His current five-track EP Inflection Point is the second project to be birthed from a different palace; instead of using his productions, he used production from another (Anom the Phenom) on the first four tracks, deleted negative energy from the past, and wrote all rhymes. Kendrick Lamar, Big K.R.I.T., Kanye West, Nas, and J. Cole are among his influences, and can be heard in the EP. The title is a mathematical term that, in itself, means significant change; that change being his investment of the time to focus on himself, his passions, his vision, and his future with improved allusions and quality of writing. The set is just a taste of Verb’s versatile sound; “League of My Own” is an epic introduction while “Future Trap” showcases Verbiage’s gritty commercial potential.

Artist Spotlight - @shortyworld1 Jun 23, 2013

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Welcome to another edition of Po Politickin. In this episode, we politick New Orleans rapper Shorty.
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Nearly a decade into a promising musical career, Shorty is looking forward to longevity and many more years in the music industry. With big dreams and even bigger talent, this Uptown New Orleans native is poised to take the urban music scene by storm. Shorty has an energy and stage presence that is unrivaled in this day and age. Shorty’s not your average, cookie cutter artist. Instead, Shorty is looking to brand his image while touching his listener’s lives through his art.

Shorty started his musical career in church and his high school band, where he realized he had a gift that included the gift of songwriting skills and the ability to play various instruments. He admires everything about music and he loves recording, so it is only natural that he share his gifts with the world through his craft.

Hoping to soar along the same horizons as his musical influences, Young Jeezy, T.I., Lil Wayne, Stevie Wonder, The Dream, Ludacris and Fabulous, Shorty is currently promoting his hit single, “Tipsy”, throughout the Southern Region. Shorty is a determined young man with quite lofty goals. It is only a matter of time before Shorty’s career takes him to the next level. Be on the lookout for him.

Artist Spotlight - Yung Quis Jun 09, 2013

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Welcome to another edition of Po Politickin. In this episode, we politick with Houston rapper Yung Quis.
Marquis Moore, better known by his stage name, Yung Quis is a rapper from the southwest side of Houston, TX. He is a frontline member of the SGA label (Second Generation Asshole) a branch of ABN. Yung Quis was brought into the rap game by Trae the Truth in 2004. Yung Quis has made a strong name for himself in the music industry with his distinguishable deep baritone voice, strong street relevant lyrics, truthful punch lines, and professional delivery. Yung Quis has been featured on Trae the Truth "Cant Baned the Truth" and the new ABN Renegades mixtape. With Yung Quis' 1st mixtape release "16 Oz's" his name has resonated through the streets. He has released a SXSW mixtape, "FOCUS". He has several projects that's coming soon Blockz HD, and the album Exotic..

Artist Spotlight - Divinity Roxx May 27, 2013

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Welcome to another edition of Po Politickin. In this episode, we politick with Atlanta artist Divinity Roxx.
In 2006, Divinity joined Beyoncé’s all-female band as Musical Director and bassist. She toured the world with this global megastar, and is a featured part of Beyoncé’s current DVD collection, including The Beyonce Experience (2008), I Am…Sasha Fierce (2010), and I Am…Yours (2010).
Divinity has also appeared on live recordings and countless television shows, including The Grammys, Saturday Night Live, Oprah, David Letterman and many more. One of the highlights of touring with Beyoncé was performing a show at The White House for President Barack Obama and his family.
In keeping with her limitless energy and zest for performing, Divinity Roxx will unveil The Roxx Boxx Experience EP on October 16, 2012 via her own iRoxx Entertainment. With appearances from funk legend Bootsy Collins and Southern rap veteran Killer Mike, The Roxx Boxx Experience is chock full of Divinity’s unique musicianship and production.

Artist Spotlight - CallMeDrop Apr 23, 2013

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Welcome to another edition of Po Politickin. In this episode, we politick with DMV emcee CallMeDrop. Topics discussed this interview includes creating thought provoking music, having originality and authenticity in your music, and Drop's latest projects (Slideshow: The Setup and Slideshow: The Walkthrough).

Artist Spotlight - Iyadonna Pt 2. Apr 14, 2013

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Welcome to another edition of Po Politickin. In this episode, we are rejoined by Boston emcee Iyadonna.
Artist Biography:
Iyadonna is from Roxbury, MA. Starting as early as 2000, Iyadonna was writing and recording with DJ Clinton Sparks and receiving radio play across the nation. What You Think/What Did You Say produced by Clinton Sparks was a college radio success and even got some mainstream recognition. A few years later Iyadonna teamed up with another producer in California and began to write for his artist. He was so impressed he then offered Iyadonna a chance to record some music of her own. Iyadonna excepted but was soon accepted to Norfolk State University in Virginia. She would attend and stay in Virginia working as a radio personality on Hot 91FM for the next four years until she graduated in 2009. Iyadonna then moved to New York city to concentrate on her music full time. Releasing Respect in 2009, it was picked up by Music Choice, gaining fans all around the country.
The Iyadonna buzz was spiking in the right direction. Iyadonna decided to stop using her writing talents for other artists but to start branching out and incorporating vocals into her music. By 2009 Iyadonna wrote and recorded Dance Floor and soon after in 2010 the very successful up tempo dance track titled Be Myself. The remix to Be Myself featured the 2 time Grammy nominated party king Fatman Scoop, again igniting Iyadonna's name even more. The song continues to be a huge success, not just the remix but the original, receiving commercial spins across the country and going strong on itunes, Amazon, and more. Since then Iyadonna has released numerous singles on itunes & Amazon, including Antidote (produced by the BAR Group), and most recently Emotions produced by Hott Scott Music. Iyadonna continues to light up stages everywhere and has performed at SOBs New York for the Zulu Nation 38th anniversary party, House Of Blues, Bum Squad Dj retreat Las Vegas, UCONN and more.
IYADONNA has a NEW EP called Occupy The Industry available now! Also, the latest mixtape The SheMixes is available on-line and in hard copy if ordered. Iyadonna has worked with such artists as: Akrobatik, Reks, Dutch Rebelle, Fatman Scoop, Chubby Chub, Tashawn King, Lady Luck, Mark Merren, JV the Rap-singer, Reggie Hills, DJ Roy Barboza, E!'s Clinton Sparks and more. Now Iyadonna is preparing to release her first LP titled The Melnea Cass Project due out this fall. She is now working with DJ Power of the Zulu Nation/Cold Crush Bro's and continuing to ignite stages. Big things are in the works for Iyadonna aka Melnea Cass so please keep your ear to the streets! This is a movement hunny!

Artist Spotlight - HOA Bossman Mar 18, 2013

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Welcome to another edition of Po Politickin. In this episode, we politick with HOA Bossman. Upcoming Brooklyn New York artist HOA Bossman recently featured on the source for his last mixtape is dropping his latest mixtape titled 11, on his birthday date 12/11 with production from The Stuyversants, Spaceghostpurrp, & others. with features from nia keturah, abgohard, & more. HOA Bossman has dropped 7 independent mixtapes including "11". 14 Days, 28 Days Later, Welcome, Yesterday and Today, Long Days Longer Nights, Re- Up, & Now or Never.

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