SPOTLIGHT ON Q-STORM

Q-STORM
Name:        William Martez Mims
Birthday:    January 7, 1982
From:         Harvey, IL   
Genre:        rap
Website: @IMQSTORM IG: @IAMQSTORM REVERBNATION/QSTORM SOUNDCLOUND/QSTORM

Get to know Q-Storm the artist and person:

Who wants to hear words with a meaningful message well check out Q-Storm with A rap vocabulary that will have you listening for hours Q-storms is fresh rap at its best

BIO

Born January 7th 1982 in Harvey, Illinois, William Martez Mims only child was raised a little bit of everywhere after a 2 months in Harvey his mom moved them to 55th and Indiana in Chicago Illinois. there in a one bedroom apartment they spent a year only too move back to the south suburbs Robbins. Here Q-Storm went to elementary school where students were mostly white but a good experience (Nathan Hale in crestwood illinois) after elementary Mother moved south to the suburb Chicago Heights where Q-Storm attended Roosevelt, Washington jr. high school and Bloom high School. As a only child Q-Storm mostly kept to himself. Q-Storm got into writing poetry as another form of expressing himself since drawing wasn't 100% ventilation. his poems became prophetic and later he personified his personality into a well-prophetic time turnin William Mims into Q-storm. in 2006 Q, hooked up with “michael Jones” to create the underground album "Wordz of Venim Off Michael’s “self label Streetwise Records”. After that Q-Storm began to grow more focused into the music driving out everyone who really wasn't serious about what they said they were. But he needed his own studio set up to really get himself out the way he knew how. In the summer of 2007, Q-Storm built his own studio, taught himself to record and mix and master his own tracks. The creation of the album he would call “The Reinvention” would come in to play. At the top of 2008, Q-Storm discovers “Giovanni’s” a place where local talent is showcased, his first chance on his birthday Jan 7th, he would be known to others. After numerous of shows and local street buzzes, as well as many collaborations via world wide web from east coasts artists from New Jersey, Baltimore Maryland, New York, United Kingdom as well as California/ Q-Storm on August 22nd 2008 released his first album that represented him fully “The Reinvention.” The album displays as a Complete transformation in mind, body, and soul. Speaking on personal experiences to real life captured tablets in the forms of songs like "Long Time Coming, 4Wordz, Illuminati Politics, Circulate, Just to hard, Getting Stronger, If You Ain't Rollin, and many more. After the year cruises with more attention towards the album 2009 comes as Q-Storm branches out in the mist of becoming more knows, now his face is seen as "the emcee" Q-Storm networks with Chicago's underground on a wider range. From North to east west and South to South Suburbs. 2009 Q-Storm began to prep a album called "I Declare War". He began to become more known within his state proximity by performing at numerous open mics, even headlining showcases, his work ethic increases and confidence and power grew within his work. In the entire year of 2009 he also suffered thru heartache, pain, rage and confusion, with songs having more rage and anger aggression channeled thru each experience which caused him to seep in and out at times waiting for allah to mold him into a new "reinvention" and he did.. New year hits 2010. Today Q-Storm is reborn! He's molded into a new being, studies under the 5% nation of gods and earth, connected with more promoters and gods and goddess representing the essence of the music in its organic form and have scored from open mics to headlines on stage within the Chicago underground.The “Chicago Vindicator” is here. He performs all over Chicago spreading his music to the unknown and most known to build and create more energy within the essence of hip hop. In August of 2010 Q-Storm travels back to his first album to re release "the Reinvention" with the strong singles "4WORDZ", "CIRCULATE" "GETTING STRONGER" and "PUBLIC EYE" along with music videos to express himself more broaden range. He is currently finishing his sophmore album “I Declare War.” Set for release in 2011. In 2010 Q-Storm (William Mims) has overcome fears, heartache, insecurities, and demons that were blocking him from progression. With songs and remixes like "AIRPLANES (THE TRUTH REMIX) Q-Storm has developed a key of understand to the community. They receive Q-Storm even more now. As he enlightens us how important from which we are...and were. The revolutionary that the entire universe will shift energy to react into a state of pure revolution. The album will be the most controversial piece of work since "Sheltering Skies" "The Ten Commandments "Me Against The World", "I Am Legend" and "Makaveli".Q-Storm remains Ambitious as the start of the the new beginning is set in stone...On March 26th 2011 Q-Storm released the album "EYE DECLARE WAR" the album today is STILL one of the most if not powerful pieces of work ever invented by man. Later in September on Labor day of September 5th 2011 Q-Storm and King Midas released their first Duo Album "EP" titled "HIP HOP FOR DUMMIES" Q-Storm by this time has become more widen to the internet streams including overseas collabs with well known emcees creating a international buzz as well for Q-Storm. In November of 2011 Q-Storm releases "THE LAST BATTLE" a mixtape based on the time after "EYE DECLARE WAR" with unreleased tracks and also a dedication song to "TROY DAVIS" which caught the attention of black america via world wide web. The song is still one of the most talked about today. December 29th 2011 As last release of 2011 Q-Storm released "WHOZ YA ENEMY?" the song and its controversial theme was released on Itunes and Amazon and other retail internet stores world wide web. On February 18th 2012 Q-Storm attended the "Legends Of HIp Hop" concert featuring EPMD, WHODINI, BIG DADDY KANE, MC LYTE, DA BRAT and RAKIM. overwhelmed by the heavy influence of his idol "Rakim" Q-Storm gears up his 3rd album "THE DARK KNIGHT" set to release in 2012. March 311St 2012 Q-Storm celebrates the release of "THE DARK KNIGHT" at Tiger O Styles. "THE DARK KNIGHT" is Q's latest project and already have been reviewed as his BEST work. Released April 1st 2012 and by May 27th 2012 sold over 100 downloads Itunes and Amazon stores world wide web. FreeMindz Inc being his own imprint, Q-Storm proceeds in his journey of life. In the summer time of 2012 Q-Storm drops a song titled "I Wanna Marry You" over NaS "Daughters" and caught the attention of WCSU's radio personality "Lady J." Lady J brought in Q-Storm to the station twice making Q-Storm the highlighted artist of WCSU Chicago Rising Stars. On September 3rd of 2012 Q-Storm released "UNCENSORED 2" and within a day the mixtape reached over 200 downloads. By the end of 2012 "UnCenSoRed 2" finalizes at over 1300 downloads making this the most successful pieces from Q-Storm so far. In February of 2013 Q-Storm opened up for WU-TANG Clan legend CAPPADONNA. The show was truly a classic and the crowd openly stated that "Q-Storm" was the best local act on stage. With his team he put together early 2013 called "FREEMINDZ INC" with the motto "Yall think it, We live it," Q-Storm prepares the "Invasion" and moves forward. His heavy influences The Black Panther Party for Self Defense, Spike Lee, Dr. Martin Luther King, El Malik Shabazz and Malcolm X, Spike Lee, Marcus Garvey, Angela Davis, Assata Shakur, 2Pac Shakur. Sheila Mims, Wc Butler. The very prime influences that activates his revolutionary senses. In April of 2013 Q-Storm released his final segment of "UNCENSORED" Uncensored 3. First day beating out the numbers of his previous projects. Datpiff rated "UNCENSORED 3" top 8 hottest mixtapes.Becoming Q-Storm' most successful releases since "The Dark Knight" In addition in April of 2013 Q-Storm was selected to participate in the "STOP THE VIOLENCE SPRING FEST" at The Rap Factory in Chicago Illinois. Q-Storm's opening speech "all power to all people, we all here to stop the violence" showing his heavy influence from the powerful movement the black panther party. The show was the most influential show to the members of the FREEMINDZ. In late May Q-Storm released a complilation titled "Q-STORM PRESENTS FREEMINDZ INC YALL THINK IT, WE LIVE IT" Volume One with a variety of artists from all over the planet.

Question and Answer with Good Korner Musiq:

1.WHERE DO YOU SEE HIP HOP/RAP AS A WHOLE RIGHT NOW? 

ANSWER

I see hip hop and Rap on a more universal level. Today you have everyone from across the planet involved in the culture, From the block parties and street corners hip hop have reached from their to places like canada and Europe Just to name a few. Its expanding more and more each day. 

2. DO YOU WANT A RECORD DEAL OR DISTRIBUTION DEAL AND WHY?

Answer

I believe today that independent artists wont need a record deal anymore. But more of a distribution with rights to masters and publishing. A smarter choice would be to go after the distribution. 3. WHO DO YOU WANT TO WORK WITH? " I would love to work with RAKIM.

4.WHAT WOULD YOU TELL A YOUNG EMCEE COMING UP IN THIS GAME?

Answer

I would give advice to stay true to yourself. Keep positive energy around you, continue to stay focused and keep writing.

5.WHAT IS YOUR DEFINITION OF A EMCEE?

Answer

Microphone Controller, Master Of Ceremony, "A jedi behind the microphone.

Answer

BONUS QUESTION EXPLAIN YOUR NAME HOW DID YOU GET IT OR WHERE DID IT COME FROM? "

Answer

The name "Q-STORM" means "QUIET STORM" I was super duper quiet in high school..i used to only speak to like 2-3 students that i was comfortable with. Being shy a lotta people would say "there go the quiet boy thats that "q" dude. That name started to rotate with everyone so i was known later as "q" (short for quiet) After school i decided to hold on to the name and add "STORM" which would always represent my emotions inside of me. So coining the name later in 2008 "Q-Storm" i personified it. "QUIET" (meaning the status mystique, "STORM" the aggression the force

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SPOTLIGHT ARTIST LADI C

Ladi C

Name:      Chywanda Walker
Birthday:  February 22, 1985
From:        Gary, IN
Genre:       Hip-Hop/Rap

Ladi C I always knew she could sing her ass off but when I heard her flow I was so impressed.  When I say well rounded artist Ladi C comes to mind, Vice president of Ice World and CEO of 2c's Productions.  Ladi C wears a lot of hats but artist has to be my favorite hat that she wears.  With songs like "Booty shorts and Heels" "My Angel" a tribute to her cousin and "Two sides to every story" she has a song for every fan.  Laid C is making it clear she is a force to be acknowledged she is in this game to stay.  Here is some things about Ladi C you should know

Bio

Chywanda “Ladi C” Walker was born on February 22, 1985 in Gary, Indiana. At a very young age she developed a love for music. The age of 5 she began singing in the children’s Choir at church but it wasn’t until she was 8 years old when her mother and choir director discovered that she had a voice. This is where her music abilities began to take off for her. At the age of 10 she taught herself how to play the drums after being told by many men that “women cant’ play the drums”. Saying that she could not do something light a fire under her and from that point forward everything she did would be her best. 
Singing always came natural to but rap was something she had to really work at. Ladi C grew up listening to artist like Da Brat, Lil Kim, Mia X, Mc Lyte, Queen Latifah and her all time favorite, Missy Elliot. She admired Missy’s every move, and how she changed the game for females. If there was any artist that she wanted to be like hands down it was Missy Elliot. 
In High school, Chywanda continued to sing but her rapping abilities quickly started to over power her singing abilities. So she teamed up with some of the guys at school and began to battle rap. This is when she received the name Ladi C Snappa because she was known for executing any verse that she rapped. Her popularity quickly spread through out the schools and people started requesting that she perform with them during talent shows. 
Later in her high school years she began writing short stories that immediately turned into plays. Her first play entitled “Victory over Violence” turned out to be a great success and she knew that writing was something she wanted to continue pursuing. 
After graduation, she received a scholarship to Lincoln University for music. In May of 2004 Ladi C along with the Lincoln University choir was featured on a track with Nelly entitled Heart of A Champion off his Sweat Suit album. 
In February 2006 she produced her first musical play entitled Double Agent Christian, where she wrote and produced all music. February 2008 she produced her second musical play entitled 
‘Real Love’ in which she wrote the play and produced all the music as well, and in February 2010 she wrote her third play entitled 
“Confessions” which turned out to be one of the largest musical plays performed at Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri packing the house with just over 1000 each night the auditorium was at capacity all three nights of the plays run. 
In August of 2010 Ladi C decided that her time in Jefferson City, Missouri was up, after 7 years, 3 successful plays and credible music connections under her belt she moved back to her hometown of Gary, Indiana. 
Since returning home she has produced her second album entitled “Eat U Alive” and in June 2011 she released a mix tape entitled “Suppertime”. 
May 2011, Ladi C began working with Psycho Drama’s Psyde and produced his mix tape entitled Adam & Eve’ which she was featured on as well. She was also featured on his album which was released the same month entitled “You Have the Right to Remain Psylent”. 
July of 2011 Ladi C won the title of “Street Queen” of the Midwest beating out a total of 9 other Hot local female artist. 
In September 2011 Ladi C started a showcase called “Queens of the Midwest” to showcase women rappers, singers, poets etc…The first show was a huge success and from this it has now become an on going event which is held every three months in various locations thru out the Midwest. 
In February of 2012 she opened for Bone Crusher, Lord Infamous, and Psycho. 
In March of 2012 she released her album entitled “Murder Em” which sold over 100 copies in the first week on the streets!! 
Her upcoming events including opening for Project Pat as well as the Eastside Boys. She will be hosting her second showcase for the “Queens of the Midwest” pt II which will showcase 20 of the hottest women of the Midwest under one roof, and in May she will be bringing the first annual “Kings of the Midwest” showcase which is looking to be one of the biggest events in Gary thus far. 
As an artist, Ladi C’s goal is to become a well respected icon for women of all ages. Her message to women is to ALWAYS no matter what pursue your goals and dreams and let your creative juices flow.

Question and Answer with Good Korner Musiq:

1. Who would you love to collab with and why?

Answer:
I would love to collab with Missy Elliot and Da Brat I love both of those ladies, Missy because i am often compared to her because we have the same gifts and Da Brat because of her flow! She is crazy on the mic!

2. What would you tell a young lady who wants to be in the music business ?

Answer
I would tell a young lady who wants to be in the industry to do her research. Know what you are getting yourself into before you get in to it! Next don't ever charge who you are for anyone! God created you the way that you are for a reason so embrace it! Last but definitely not least Always keep God number one in your life and everything else will fall in line!

3. What made you want to be in the industry?

Answer
When I was a child I always said that I wanted to be a singer. Singing was my first love, then when I was 10 I started toying with the idea f rapping! I played around at first and then over the year I began to get better and better and that's when I knew this was for me! I grew up watching artist like Missy, Da Brat, Mc Lyte, Queen Latifah and all of these ladies had the same thing in common, they were unique so i said to myself, If these ladies can make it in the industry and not chance who they are so can I so that's when I knew industry was my gold!!!!!

3. To you what is a femcee ?

Answer
A Femcee is more then just a word, its a statement! Its not just about being a rapper but its more than that, its about stage presence, image, lyrical content, attitude, and most importantly humility! Humility is the key cause any lady can be a rapper but not every female rapper is a femcee!!

SPOTLIGHT ARTIST JUILIANI KENNEDY

Juiliani Kennedy

Name:       Anthony Lemond
Birthday:  May 15, 1985
From:        Chicago, IL
Genre:       Hip-Hop/Rap
Website:
Twitter @MWMG4Life
Facebook.com/kennedyville
Soundcloud.com/kingkennedy
Reverberation.com/juilianikennedy
Ig @MrNopretending
WWW.IAMKENNEDY.COM for more

JUILIANI KENNEDY

EVERY TIME I HEAR JUILIANI KENNEDY NAME I HEAR HE PUTS ON A GREAT SHOW OR HE HAS ONE OF THE GREATEST MIXTAPES THIS YEAR.  SO AFTER DOING MY RESEARCH JUILIANI KENNEDY HAS A GREAT STAGE PRESENCE HIS SONGS HAVE MEANING AND TELL A STORY ABOUT HIS LIFE HIS SONGS HIS MIXTAPE IS A MUST DOWNLOAD FOR THE YEAR AND IF YOU HAVE NOT SEEN HIM ON STAGE THEN YOU NEED TO TAKE TIME OUT OF YOUR BUSY SCHEDULE AND COME SEE HIM KILL A STAGE..... 

BIO

The MIdwest Money Music Groups founder and ceo "Juiliani Kennedy" was born on the South Side of Chicago, to an aspiring rapper and single mother. Kennedy started writing music at the age of 6 years old. Barely lifting a pen, he can paint vivid pictures, better yet a cinematic look at a average young hustler from the streets of Chicago Chasing his dream like a man on a mission. Over the years since Kennedy has been involved with some of the biggest names in the city. And notoriously known through out the city of Chicago for the uptempo street anthem "Right To Left" off of his underground classic More Than Music mixtape. A year later he has returned to bring you his new mixtape masterpiece "I Am Music". So If your a hip hop head or a down to the dirt hardcore rap fan Juiliani Kennedy is the right choice for your listening pleasures. Polished and ready Kennedy has proven to crowds all over the City that he is with out doubt the Windy City's Savior. And soon enough the world will remember the name of "Juiliani Kennedy".

Question and Answer with Good Korner Musiq:

1.WHERE DO YOU SEE HIP HOP/RAP AS A WHOLE RIGHT NOW?

Answer:

Hip hop is going thru a lot of changes. I think we're at a point where it's trying to find itself again. With so many artist emerging and different sounds coming I would say we're at a point of hip hop evolution.

2. DO YOU WANT A RECORD DEAL OR DISTRIBUTION DEAL AND WHY?

Answer:

2.growing up I wanted a record deal. Now seeing how much control were allowed to have thru social media and various other avenues. I would say a distribution deal would be ideal

3. WHO DO YOU WANT TO WORK WITH?

Answer:

3. Looking forward to one day working with my mentors. Cats like Em, Drake, and one of my personal New favorites Kevin Gates.

4.WHAT WOULD YOU TELL A YOUNG EMCEE COMING UP IN THIS GAME?

Answer:

To work! Stay hungry! And be careful of the company you keep and acquire in this game.

5.WHAT IS YOUR DEFINITION OF A EMCEE?

Answer:

One that can make people think, control a stage, spread awareness as well as inspire. A true emcee is one the people can positively relate to. That person that can take a Mic and shift the tides of today's mentality.

BONUS QUESTION

EXPLAIN YOUR NAME HOW DID YOU GET IT OR WHERE DID IT COME FROM?

Answer:

Wow... long story but I'll make it short as possible. When I was 15 I met first. An  he made a statement saying Chicago artist could never compete with an New York talent. So in the heat of it all when I got him  that evening I seen a news article about a new York mayor who single handedly shut down the city's drug trafficking. And I took that idea and  said I would be that Chicago artist that would shut down New York. The Kennedy part came when one of my homies told me one day one of these rappers would blow my head off Kennedy style and there you have it lol.

Freshman Class and Femcees of the Midwest Artist Mz. Sin

Mz.  Sinsational ( Mz. Sin)

Name:         Markeida  Claypool
Birthday:    January 30, 1987
From:          Gary,  IN
Genre:         Hip-hop/rap

Bio

Gary, IN native, MzSin was born January 30, 1987, Because of her self-proclaimed sensational raps, she goes by the stage name of Mz.Sin. The femcee is known for her lyrical delivery and sassy, sexy lyrics that are definitely bold and daring. Her musical influences are Foxy Brown, Lil Kim, Tupac, Biggie, DMX, Salt-N-Pepa, MC Lyte, as well as her Ice World family. She started writing poetry and R&B songs with aspirations of being a singer. While living in Milwaukee, WI. her junior year of highschool, her poetry lyrics started looking more and more like rap. Her friends told her she had a good voice for it and she kept writing. She went back home to Gary, where she teamed up with her cousin and started going to the studio in 2005. A few road blocks slowed her down but it never stopped her. Now back on her path to success she is a solo artist and writer on Ice World Stylinz Inc.

GOOD KORNER MUSIQ THOUGHTS

This femcee is a up and coming artist from Gary,  IN you don't  wanna miss out on this artist especially if you dig some of the songs she has remixed.  She is a underground gem that will be a diamond when it is her time to shine. Mz Sin rocks with the one and only Ice World, with lyrics stage presence this Femcee has all the makings to be a successful artist . Checkout her remixes of Rocko's  "Going Steady" and "Love the way you lie" Mz Sin is a movement and not  just a industry artist. Her unapologetic voice is not to be messed with. 

Questions and Answers  with Good Korner Musiq:

1) Who would you like to collab  with and why?
Answer:
I want to collab with Lil' Kim and Foxy  Brown because of there sexy yet aggressive styles, they're vets in the game and Lil' Wayne cause that would be a hot collaboration.

2) What would be your advice to a young Femcee coming into this game ?
Answer:
To a young lady coming into this game it's  definitely hard work there are a lot of snakes who don't have your best interest in mind. Stay consistent brand yourself and never let anyone tell you that you can't  do it !!!!

3) Why did you get into the music industry?
Answer:
I got in the industry because music soothes my heart , to know that they're  are people in the  world who actually relate to you and to be able to express yourself through music is amazing.

4) What is your definition of a Femcee?
Answer:
A Femcee is a female artist that is bold enough to get on stage and rock a mix in a male dominated game.  And stand out while demanding her respect and captivating crowds of people like so many Femcees before me.

Freshman Class Artist DA Harris

DA Harris
Birthday:     December 11, 1978
Genre:          Hip-Hop/Rap
From:           Memphis, TN

Bio

D.A. Harris Name: D.A. Harris  Genre: rap Label: Purpose In Grindin' Ent (P.I.G.)  Projects released to date: The BlockBo  , Mr. P.I.G, and Klub Nite 2014   Facebook: DA Harris  Twitter: therealDAHarris  For booking info : daharris219@yahoo.com or pigceo1@gmail.com         
Up coming projects: ( compilation) Freaky Tales: The Sextape Nov 2013, (compilation) Independent Grindaz Dec 2013 and (solo) D.A. Harris I Run The Game

Question and Answer with Good Korner Musiq:

1.WHERE DO YOU SEE HIP HOP/RAP AS A WHOLE RIGHT NOW?

Answer:
I feel hip hop/ rap game right now as a whole is over saturated. There is so much music coming out from every direction. Its hard for good music to be heard through all the crap.

2. DO YOU WANT A RECORD DEAL OR DISTRIBUTION DEAL AND WHY?

Answer:
As a business man/ independent artist I would rather have a distribution deal. I love having complete creative control over my projects. I put out music that I feel best represents me. Not whats best for profit margins.

3. WHO DO YOU WANT TO WORK WITH?

Answer:
If I could work with any artist of my own choosing it would be T.I.

4.WHAT WOULD YOU TELL A YOUNG EMCEE COMING UP IN THIS GAME?

Answer:
Have realistic goals and expectations. Surround yourself with people who can help put you in position to accomplish these goals.

5.WHAT IS YOUR DEFINITION OF A EMCEE?

Answer:
When I hear someone say Emcee I think of Rakim ,KRS1 and MC Hammer people who's stage presence alone moved the crowds. You don't see that to often these days.

BONUS QUESTION
EXPLAIN YOUR NAME HOW DID YOU GET IT OR WHERE DID IT COME FROM?

My name D.A. Harris came from my government name. I felt I didn't need to make a name to tell my story.

Twitter: therealDAHarris
Facebook: DA Harris
YouTube: D.A. Harris Cant Get Enough
You can also get a copy of my latest project Klub Nite on iTunes GooglePlay or Amazon.

Christopher Richardson (Superstar Kay) Producer

SUPERSTAR_KAY

Website: www.Khyng-Jayden.com
Email: IAmSuperStarKay@Khyng-Jayden.com
Twitter: SuperStar_Kay21
Facebook: Facebook.com/KhyngJaydenProductions
IG: TheRealSuperStarKay
YouTube: YouTube.com/TheRealSuperStarKay
www.Khyng-Jayden.com - Overcome Amazing!
 
 

Bio: In his 12+ years of dedication and hard work, Christopher Richardson, better known as Superstar Kay, has become an idol and noble figure in the world of music production. Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, he originally derived inspiration for creating music in mid 2000's after years of watching his brother in the studio. He fought through years of hard work, sweat and hardships only to come out on top, despite the doubts from outsiders who always prey on success. Superstar Kay has produced over 5000 beats to date and continues to create art in all genres of music. Rock, Gospel, Pop, Rap, RnB, UK Pop, Dance, And House are only the tip of the iceberg when compared to all of his accomplishments. He's never been afraid to venture into new styles or unfamiliar territory and has stayed up many a nights working on perfecting his craft. SuperStar suffered a traumatic set back in 2001 when he lost his closest friend Jae in a terrible accident. Jae paved the path to Superstar Kay's success when he taught him all about production and shared his love for music. Following in his brother's footsteps, Kay refused to give up and fought through his loss in hopes of accomplishing something that he knew Jae could be proud of. That dream came to color when the world was introduced to the unique style and sounds of Superstar Kay, founder of Khyng-Jayden Productions who continues to sell and lease custom beats every day. Khyng-Jayden Productions was launched in 2001, when his passion and love for music was made public. He aims to deliver only the highest quality of beats that portrays everything that's real and inspirational. The traits put into his music are much like the characteristics he possesses. Everyone who knows and loves SuperStar says he's a reliable, sometimes sarcastic, down-to-earth guy who loves with all he has. Superstar Kay means dedication, motivation, passion, talent, hard work, realism, love and ultimately success. SuperStar, 23, currently resides in Cleveland where he continues to produce musical masterpieces as well as supporting and caring for his two sons and family.

Questions:

1.WHERE DO YOU SEE HIP HOP/RAP AS A WHOLE RIGHT NOW?
A.) Hip-Hop is entering a new era.  That crazy one area dominating the game thing is just about over.  People are emerging from all over & doing very well.  You've got a lot of good artists with solid production all putting out music at once. It's becoming competitive. So,... It's the start of something new.  If only fans would stop downloading & start supporting again. The game would really be at something solid.

2.) DO YOU WANT A RECORD DEAL OR DISTRIBUTION DEAL AND WHY?
No, I can't currently say that I do. A deal wouldn't do me any favors. We go out daily & promote ourselves. We connect with the people that we're trying to sell our music to. Connecting & building with them so we know our fans. Thanks to social networking everything that a label can offer, you can do yourself. You don't get the same advances but you'll get it back once you've worked hard enough. Hard work pays off & without a deal, it's all profit from what you've invested & then some. Plus, without the deal you've got more control over what is given to the public.

3.) WHO DO YOU WANT TO WORK WITH?
Artists I'd like to work with are Ryan Leslie, Young Jeezy, Roscoe Dash, Justin Timberlake, 50 Cent & MGK (Especially with us both being from Cleveland, Oh.) They're some of the people in the game that I respect & I'd like to see what it's like to make a hit with them. Each of them bring different energies on their tracks so I'm sure it's like that in the studio. With me being a producer, My energies change often so I could adapt to any of those styles.

4.) WHAT WOULD YOU TELL A YOUNG EMCEE COMING UP IN THIS GAME?
Anyone in this game that's coming up, I'd tell the same thing. 
Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.
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Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.
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If you're going through hell, keep going. Eventually, It'll get better. It's hard to believe when you're first starting off, or even in the middle but the best stories are more than one page.

5.) WHAT IS YOUR DEFINITION OF A EMCEE?
An emcee to me, has lyrics. There's no other way to define that. Not punchlines but lyrics with meaning. Nas type. Emcees rarely have HIT records but always have REAL records.

BONUS QUESTION:
EXPLAIN YOUR NAME HOW DID YOU GET IT OR WHERE DID IT COME FROM
SuperStar Kay came from my status in my production. Like, Other producers have always had a few hundred beats under em', while I've had thousands. Friends always said I'd be a star in my work & I took that & amplified it to better match my status in what I bring forth.

FRESHMAN CLASS NUMBER 1 PLAYAZ

O-Dogg AkaTino Indiana
Name:        Orlando Haymon
From:         Gary, IN
Genres:      Hip-hop/Rap
Facebook: O-Dogg AkaTino Indiana
Birthday:   February 15, 1987

Playo Indiana
Name:         Jerry Haymon Jr
From:          Gary, IN
Genres:       Hip-hop/Rap
Facebook:  Playo Indiana
Birthday:    October 27, 1985

T-Turner
Name:         Antonio Turner
From:          Gary, IN
Genres:       Hip-hop/Rap
Facebook:  T-Turner
Birthday:    October 27, 1988

Bio
If you’re ever in Gary, Indiana and just so happen to come by Taney and 15th, stop by and ask for a guy named Rocky. You’ll find him in a Chicago Bulls hat and he’ll put you on to some of the hottest mixtapes out now in the city. No kidding! In his bag, look thoroughly for this name, Number 1 Playaz. Yeah…you may not have heard of them, but then again have you ever really heard of Gary, Indiana? The often slept on, but recognized by those that know G.I. is the birthplace of the Jackson 5, Gary is a landmark under the unlikeliest of circumstances and home of brothers Playo (Jerry Hayom, Jr.) and O-Dogg (Orlando Haymon) and friend T-Turner (Antonio Turner). Just like the old steel mills that used to hum during the summer months on Cline Street and helped to earn the city one of its many nicknames like The Steel City, Number 1 Playaz are poised to earn a few honors of their own.

Taking a step back a notch, the Haymon brothers as kids performed in elementary schools, middle schools and youth programs. “Growing up in Gary, Indiana taught me my survival skills and my pops showed me how to move in ‘em” explained Playo. During high school Playo and O-Dogg sought to learn all they could about the music industry and how to mix and master their own tracks for the preparation of putting out their own music. In the beginning it was just those two going back and forth on the mic until 2001 when they met Chicago native T-Turner who would go on to become the final piece to creating Number 1 Playaz. “We met T-Turner in Hammond, Indiana and had no idea that he could rap until we heard his verse on a song from another mixtape he was on. After my brotha and me heard him, we knew we found our third member and decided to ask him to join the group,” says O-Dogg. After years of recording and hustling, they found a unique distinction in their hometown for being the most consistent and next to blow. This showed and proved to them and others around them just how determined N1P are for success. This determination would lead to them performing on the same stage with such acts as the Ying Yang Twins, Lil Scrappy, Juvenile and Devin the Dude in their city. T-Turner, “performing with these artists was a blessing.” O-Dogg goes on to say, “Around that time, I think we were all students because we would watch the way the artists carried them-selves on stage. We took notes of the performances and wanted to work on our presence.” In 2003, the trio released the mixtape “Can You Relate?” which was suppose to be a reflection of their maturing as artists. The project fared well and gave the guys an opportunity to branch out with individual projects. So for three years Number 1 Playaz went on hiatus from 2003 to 2006. Playo and O-Dogg released solo projects and performed at almost every club in Indiana. In 2007 the hiatus was over and unlike the previous mixtapes that were released independently, the guys wanted to release another set of solo projects this time through their label P.O.T.O.T.G. Records. (Playaz On Top Of The Game). 3 releases came out and sold well independently. O-Dogg released, Da Wake-up Call, Playo released Playtimes Ova and T-Turner Young, Thirsty & Hungary. The projects sold over 6,000 combined units.

In 2012 they released the highly anticipated mixtape Put Us In The Game via DatPiff. The project did well and it featured the smash hit single “Haterz.” During the fall of that year, N1P recorded a song for University of Indiana basketball star Cody Zeller entitled “Cody Zeller” The record became hard to miss in and around the college campus in Bloomington. Amazingly the song caught the attention of executives at CBS Sports and they wanted to use the song. “It's funny when we made that record "Cody Zeller", we never expected CBS Sports to contact us about it. They saw the video on YouTube and wanted to use it on an episode of ‘Inside College Basketball’. So we let them use it. We were excited because no one where we from never had a their music played on CBS Sports,” says Playo. N1P relationship with CBS Sports didn’t end there. They were asked again to do a song to be used on ‘Inside Of College Football’ for the 2013 season. Right now the guys have  release a sequel to the 2012 Put Us In The Game mixtape called Put Us In The Game 2 (2 Quarter). The lead single from the project is called “You Can’t Play Me” and it features fellow Gary, Indiana native Freddie Gibbs on the track. The 19 track mixtape dropped July 23rd on DatPiff and is hosted by DJ Smallz. It promises to be their most polished project to date. T-Turner wraps it up with this thought, “This project is more on some playa shit. The last mixtape was more on some gangsta shit filled with a lot of bangers that you could ride to. On this new project, we slowed it down a bit and wanted to create a balance of hearing dope playa music mixed a lot of tracks that the ladies could listen to too.”

Question and Answer with Good Korner Musiq:

1.WHERE DO YOU SEE HIP HOP/RAP AS A WHOLE RIGHT NOW?

ANSWER:
From a independent artist stand-point I see hip hop/rap in a great state because of the opprotunities thats out here for us now. Back in the 90's and the early 2000's and before then, basically an artist needed a major record lable to boost their career, and distribute and promote your musically worldwide. Now we have the internet :)

2. DO YOU WANT A RECORD DEAL OR DISTRIBUTION DEAL AND WHY?

Answer:
We're aiming for a distribution deal, because we're already running our record label, and honestly I'm not too fond on signing with these labels as an artist, I rather sign as a business partner, and that's the difference between a record deal and a distribution deal

3. WHO DO YOU WANT TO WORK WITH ?

Answer
Honestly I would like to work with alot of r&b artists llike Chris Brown, Robin Thicke, Justin Timberlake, Mary J. Blidge, Alicia Keys...people like that, I feel like I can handle the rappin' parts on an song lol

4.WHAT WOULD YOU TELL A YOUNG EMCEE COMING UP IN THIS GAME?

Answer
I would tell a young emcee to know what u want and go after it. This business requires alot of money (number 1), time, patience, persistence, dedication, & hard work. This may start off as a hobby but you have to turn into a work, a job, a career...if u wanna be successful in this business

5.WHAT IS YOUR DEFINITION OF A EMCEE?

Answer
My definiton of a emcee is simple, anybody that's spitting that shit from the heart, and not just some made up lollipop stories is a emcee to me

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FRESHMAN CLASS KID LIGHTSOUT

The Kid Lightsout
Name:        Theddeus Antonio Echols
Birthday:    November 24, 1988
From:         Chicago, IL
Genres:      Hip-Hop/Rap
Facebook: kidlightsout
Twitter:      @KIDLIGHTOUTS
Instagram: kidlightsout

Biography

Theddeus Antonio Echols Aka the kid lightsout age 24 Born Chicago/ Chicago Heights/sauck village Illinois Birth 11-24-88 Performance over 400 History of rapping since 11 My style is unique and a all round rapper My vision i feel all hard work pays off in the end Label unsigned My music influences are any and every body who can write great music.I want the world to know i make music for everyone not just myself Listeners can relate to me because i make something for everyone Events, big bang concert the way of life concert allot of local shows open up for day 26,bump j and shawnna twista just to name a few. Email lightsoutcity@gmail.com Work now, my album, my mix tapes and good music My story Well since 11-24-88, i been introduce to the music even when i was in my mother stomach so i guess its only right that i do music to. See for me it was not as easy as i thought it was man it would be times when i was younger i couldn't write a verse to save my life but as time went on like anything you know practice makes perfect so i stayed in the books and Stayed on my music thats why im were i need to be now. So for me my story just beginning Thank you. Personal god, all my fans and every body i mess with in this music game that support me.

Question and Answer with Good Korner Musiq:

1.WHERE DO YOU SEE HIP HOP/RAP AS A WHOLE RIGHT NOW? I SEE HIPHOP EVOLVING EVERYDAY PEOPLE FOR GET SOME TIMES THAT NOTHING STAYS THE SAME FOR EVER  AND SOME PEOPLE DONT LIKE CHANGE  WITCH WILL ALWAYS KEEP A LOT OF PEOPLE NOT LIKING NEW RAP MOST ARTIST LIKE MYSELF DONT DO IT FOR OPINIONS WE DO THIS BECAUSE THIS IS A PASSION AND WHAT EVER U TAKE FROM IT IS WHAT U TAKE FROM IT

2. DO YOU WANT A RECORD DEAL OR DISTRIBUTION DEAL AND WHY? IT DEPENDS ON WHAT THE RECORD DEAL IS OFFERING I WOULD NEVER TAKE A 360 ITS HAS TO BE WORTH IT FOR ME TO SIGN MY LIFE AWAY OTHER THEN THAT ID JUST TAKE A DISTRIBUTION DEAL I GOT A STRONG TEAM AND EVERYONE KNOWS HOW TO PROMOTE

3. WHO DO YOU WANT TO WORK WITH ? I THINK MY WORTH IS ALOT BECAUSE I AM NOT JUST A ARTIST I CAN DJ I CAN DO MY OWN GRAPHICS I CAN BOOK MY OWN SHOWS  I CAN PROMOTE I CAN DAM NEAR DO ALMOST ANYTHING THERE IS IN THE MUSIC FIELD SO I KNOW MY WORTH IS HIGH

4.WHAT WOULD YOU TELL A YOUNG EMCEE COMING UP IN THIS GAME? I WOULD TELL THEM TO NEVER GIVE UP ON THERE DREAMS BECAUSE 9 OUT OF 10 THE PEOPLE TELLING THEM TO QUIT IS PEOPLE WHO HAVE ALREADY GAVE UP ON THEIR DREAM I FEEL LIKE IF ITS MEANT TO BE GOD WILL MAKE IT HAPPEN BUT THE ONLY WAY TO FIND THAT OUT IS TO KEEP DOING YOUR THING UNTIL THE TIME COME GRIND HARD AND RESULTS WILL SHOW

5.WHAT IS YOUR DEFINITION OF A EMCEE? SOME ON WHO CAN MAKE CONSISTENT GREAT MUSIC AND IS NOT IN THE LANE OF BEING A ONE LANE/TOPIC ARTIST IM INTO DIFFERENT KINDS OF MUSIC SO IF A ARTIST CANT MAKE DIFFERENT KINDS OF RECORDS I PROBABLY DONT LISTEN TO THEY MUSIC BECAUSE THERE ARE WHAT CONSIDER JUST A RAPPER AND NOT A ARTIST OR EMCEE

EXPLAIN YOUR NAME HOW DID YOU GET IT OR WHERE DID IT COME FROM? THE NAME LIGHTSOUT JUST COME FROM MY YOUNGER DAYS AND IT ALWAYS STUCK WITH ME SO I USED IN THE RAP FIELD BECAUSE MOST PEOPLE STILL CALL ME THAT TODAY

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FRESHMAN CLASS BigHomie079

BigHomie079

Name:        Tommy Braxton
Birthdate:   November 16, 1985
Genre:        Hip-Hop/Rap
Websites:   Follow me on Twitter n instagram @Bighomie079 like my page on facebook under Bighomie079 also my reverberation Follow me on twitter n instagram @bighomie079

Biography
A up n coming Chicago artist on Da grind from Da eastside of Chicago representing ABC ALLBOUTCASH ent. Born n raised n chicago Tommy Braxton begin rappin @ 7yrs old on a karaoke machine dat my mom got me for Christmas n thru out highschool at da age 22 i met my current label n started working on my music career n since then its been history n da makin i done performed all over my city after working wit dj trell he helped me produce my first oofficial single Gettin Money which had a impact wit all my peers n local talent shortly after that we linked up again on another smash hit MERCY which took over da underground n dats when the Mercy movement took ova the music scene n got me nominated n dis years MIDWEST URBAN MUSIC AWARDS now im currently workin wit super producer XCEL BEATS he has help me Work on n produced my new single IMROLLINLIKABITCH dats goin on my mixtape dat will b droppin soon just stay InTune n follow me on my road to riches #Mercy #imrollinlikabitch

Question and Answer with Good Korner Musiq:

1.WHERE DO YOU SEE HIP HOP/RAP AS A WHOLE RIGHT NOW?

ANSWER: I feel hip-hop/rap is at a stand still but da most demandin in every culture n waitin on da next big move da rap scene has transform alot over the years n now is da largest

2. DO YOU WANT A RECORD DEAL OR DISTRIBUTION DEAL AND WHY?

ANSWER: I will rather have both but as a independent artist I rather have a distribution deal because it gives u more power over your music

3. WHO DO YOU WANT TO WORK  WITH?

ANSWER:   There are a lot of artist i would like to work with like: as mello Sinatra bodeal king louie co still chi p lildurk katie got bands blackdadon n for major recordin artist jadakiss gucci french Montana waka lil wayne jcole bigsean asap and fab

4.WHAT WOULD YOU TELL A YOUNG EMCEE COMING UP IN THIS GAME?

ANSWER: To work hard stay focus n keep a small circle n dat errthang dat glitter is not gold n to believe n their selves

5.WHAT IS YOUR DEFINITION OF A EMCEE?

ANSWER: My definition of a emcee is me not to be arrogant and cocky

BONUS QUESTION:

EXPLAIN YOUR NAME HOW DID YOU GET IT OR WHERE DID IT COME FROM

ANSWER:I got my name from da streets errbody dat kno me call me bighomie also I feel like there is a bighomie n err hood n its a house hold name believe it or not

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FRESHMAN CLASS T-BLAQ

True Blaq
Name:         Tavarus Braggs
Birthday:    April 9, 1987
From:          Chicago, IL
Genre:         Hip-hop/Rap
Facebook:  TBlaq

I go by the name Tblaq which means True Blaq Hailing from the East Side of Chicago on 82nd Coles a young kid developed his love for music. I was born to do music my whole family is Music.My grandmother and g randfather was Blues Musicians so its in my geans. I describes my music as Reality Rap. I began spitting in cyphers in my neighborhood at surrounding showcases and the luchroom table. I rap with agression from losing so many friends growing up to the streets. My peoples call me the chitown Beanie Sigeal.I base my Success on consistency and having Respect for the Craft of music. I perform in numerous concerts along side my cousin Beadz who motivates me like hes always since I was a shorty. Im the Co Ceo of Eastbound Entertainment better Known as E.B.E and represents DOWGMOBB. My favorite saying is EverybodyEat, if I eat you eat if you eat I eat B.O.M.

QUESTION AND ANSWER WITH GOOD KORNER MUSIQ:

1). In a transformation right now the lyrical part of music in emcees is returning

(2). Distribution Deal im able to market my on music, I just need the label to distribute it.

(3)T.I.,JADAKISS, COMMON and RICK ROSS

(4)RESPECT THEIR CRAFT OF MUSIC AND DEVELOP THIER ON STYLE AND GRIND(5) A ARTIST DAT SPEAK PICTURES AND MOVIES..WUT I CALL REALITY RAP

**BONUS** My name T-BLAQ MEANS TRUE BLAQ DARKNEES SIMBILIZE THE PAIN AND STRUGGLE FROM WENCE I CAME FROM..#E.B.E