Final Outlaw
Final Outlaw is currently at war. Like many soldiers emcees, he is on a mission. His Mission – to preserve the art of Hip Hop.
We featured his video Hip Hop 4ever on our home page last week, and this week, we were granted the opportunity to speak with him. Take a minute to listen to Final Outlaw cover topics about the themes of his video and life growing up.
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Popularity: 7% [?]
Outasight
To compliment the post written by The People Have Spoken, we were priviledged to interview Outasight about his latest projects. We are all definitely big fans of Outasight’s sound. Each one of his tracks resonates a sound rich with talent and potential.
Outasight Review:
Interview by “The People Have Spoken”/ Beat by Brooklyn Collective http://BrooklynCollectiv.com
Popularity: 7% [?]
Mickey Factz
Check out our exclusive interview with Bronx-bred emcee Mickey Factz. Factz talks to Encore Status about his upcoming album, “The Achievement”, and his transition from mixtapes to cutting albums. He even tells us about some high profile guest features on the album. Once a paralegal, Factz decided he had a different calling and has since been a dynamic force on the internet. Find out why he dances on stage, what songs he thinks are essential listening, and what brands he thinks are doing some great things…
Interview beat by Brooklyn Collective http://BrooklynCollectiv.com
Popularity: 9% [?]
Hasan Salaam
Humble indeed, Hasan Salaam is one rapper who is in it for the art. Music with a Message, he is not to mistaken for a rapper out for the riches. He speaks to you. His music informs. Never does Salaam take on a persona that he does not in fact live. Reppin’ Jersey to the fullest, Hasan Salaam is most definitely someone worth listening to. If you do anything, you should check out this interview…Be sure to visit his Myspace page (http://www.myspace.com/hasansalaam)…and Website (www.HASANSALAAMMUSIC.com)
Interview by MM./ Beats by Brooklyn Collective http://BrooklynCollectiv.com
Popularity: 8% [?]
LOJ
An MC bred in Queens, Loj is the happy medium between Conscious Rap and Catchy Mainstream Hip-Hop. With a few albums, a performance at the United Nations, and a collaboration with KRS One under his belt, Loj is truly an MC to be on the look out for. Check out more about Loj and the company he rocks with
Interview by Kelly B./ Beats by Brooklyn Collective http://BrooklynCollectiv.com
Popularity: 8% [?]
Nilaja
Known as a songwriter, Nilaja has come from behind the scenes and stepped in front of the camera. An emerging singer, Nilaja is a delightful mix of R&B and Pop, with a sexy edge. The New Jersey native’s credits include BET’s 106 & Park, the Purple Heart Skate Park Tour, as well as many featured locations around New York City. Check out this interview and get to know her a little better…Be sure to visit her Myspace page (http://www.myspace.com/nilajafever)…and Website (www.NILAJAFEVER.com)
Interview by DJ Gunz/Brooklyn Collective http://brooklyncollectiv.com
Popularity: 7% [?]
Oddisee
Oddisee is destined for greatness. This MC/Producer from DMV has worked with and been cosigned by the some major forces in the industry. You all may remember him from his first commercial appearance on Dj Jazzy Jeff’s 2002 release The Magnificent, in which he produced and spit on the cool out track, Musik Lounge. Hot 97 Radio Show Host, Peter Rosenburg recently posted a mixtape called “A Rosenberg Oddisee” of tracks featuring MCs he personally recruited to spit over Oddisee beats. He’s also worked with Jean Grae, J Live, Wordworth, Little Brother, and Saigon. Listen to our interview with this talent!
http://www.myspace.com/oddisee720
Background beats provided by Brooklyn Collectiv http://www.brooklyncollectiv.com/
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Brig Feltus
Brig Feltus is a culmination of rock, funk, blues, and soul, and her name is exemplary of what she does…she is a bridge for all kinds of people to come together under one sound. Compton, LA is Feltus’ stomping ground, but she is recognized globally. The past two years have been a success for this shining butterfly, with her music picking up wind online. She is currently touring, and had some time to chat with Encore Status. Check it out here…
If you have time, visit her Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/brigfeltus
Interview conducted by Josh W.
Beats by Brooklyn Collectiv Music Group http://www.brooklyncollectiv.com
Popularity: 8% [?]
Alex Ludovico
Fresh off an old alias, Alex Ludovico is here! Formerly known as ill Eagle, Ludovico is starting off ’09 right. With a sound that is a hybrid between hip – hop and rock, he is ahead of the curve. Don’t fret, his sound isn’t changing too much. Very much outside of the Mainstream Rap you’re used to, Alex Ludovico is giving listeners something to listen to…Check out his Myspace page (www.myspace.com/alexludovico)
Interview by MizzTrish
Brooklyn Collectiv Music Group http://www.brooklyncollectiv.com
Popularity: 6% [?]
Homeboy Sandman
Art has always, when its good, got to be about looking at something from a different angle. It forces you to look through a different lens, growing and feeding us. Our guest gets that. He plays with music. Ever Dynamic, the consummate M.C. this Artist has been featured in the Source’s “Unsigned Hype” column and was voted Best Hip Hop Act by The NY Press. He has two albums out right now, Nourishment (Second Helpings) and his latest Actual Factual Pterodactyl which dropped this summer. Not to be forgotten is the 33 track mixtape “There is no spoon.” And if that’s not enough to convince you of the truth of this dudes talent, Check out his live kinetic performances, or his over 200 youtube vids, one of which has him legit freestylin for 10 minutes (Absurd?) at J records. Id like to introduce Homeboy Sandman…
Interview by Sha-Os/beats by Brooklyn Collectiv Music Group http://www.brooklyncollectiv.com
Popularity: 7% [?]
