Interview: Swag Killem!

                                   
                                         

King Braswell: Mr. Sk, whats good my dude!

SK: Sh*t bro just work'n hard to get my team to the top.

King Braswell: Man, Im honored to interview you, I featured you on here when I first started this site but I fell off a bit. Now I got it back up and running and pushing it to the fullest. Tell the people where you from?

Sk: I'm from St. Louis Mo I grew up in Berkeley but I can't just say one side because the whole city made me who I am today.

King Braswell: Kool! When I first heard your stuff, I was like this dude is gonna blow, good content, and a unique voice. Do you get props on the way your vocals are?

SK: Yes all the time and when I say I'm from St.Louis people say I couldn't be that's not a Midwest sound at all then I reply I didn't know that was a rule we all should sound a like. Lol

King Braswell: You are definitely different from whats out here right now.

SK: Good look'n bruh I try to stay on my sh*t and craft the type of music that I like if they digg it cool if not that's cool to but it don't go out if I don't approve it so in my eyes it's a win.

King Braswell: I feel ya on that! When did you start rapping?

Sk: I can't really pinpoint the time I started but I can say I wanted to play ball I just knew I was gone be a ball player then this music sh*t took over lol. #NLM

Who are some of the artists that you grew up on?

Sk: if I start now ill be naming all day you can't just say some so I'm a just say a lot of oldies.

King Braswell: Do you listen to your own stuff, I know alot of artists who say they do not like there voices.

Sk: Yes I do I love my voice and I love how every song is different I mean the sound that I give off over each beat.

King Braswell: What are your goals, do you want to sign to a major, or do you wanna keep it independent.

Sk: Who knows right now I just want to make my music then later on we can talk numbers lol.

King Braswell: How many projects do you have out there right now?

Sk: I have like 9 tapes out and 2 more coming in a few mouths

King Braswell: Do you like to perform?

SK: Yes it's one of my favorite things about this profession to me that's how you get your fans to really feel you they need that face time no iPhone. Lol

King Braswell: What are you working on right now?

Sk: We are work'n on 2 tapes at the same time one will be out next mouth or early November called Make History The MixTape we work'n bruh, #kendrickLamar I'm coming.

King Braswell: Do you have a certain type of beats you like?

Sk: No not really what ever catch my ear I will go on.

King Braswell: I was really feeling that beat on your song "In the Sun". Thats the style of beats that I make.

Sk: That's wuz up bruh but the crazy part about it is that's Curren$y beat, I f*ck with that beat hard so I had to go off on that one.

King Braswell: I would have never known that if you didn't say anything, LOL!

King Braswell: I gotta ask you this, Who are your top 5, dead or alive?

Sk: Jayz ,Wayne , Me, tyler the creator, jcole.

King Braswell: I can did it, not a big fan of wayne though!

King Braswell: I want to thank you for blessing me with the interview. Let the readers know where they can find your work:

Sk: follow me @swagkillem on twitter & Instagram
www.facebook.com/officialswagkillem
www.youtube.com/officialswagkillem

King Braswell: Don't forget to send us all of your Press releases and any updated on your career. We supporting ya over here.

Sk: I got you bruh and good look'n. #NoLaneMusic

King Braswell: Thanks and Peace!

Interview: Producer Major Keys!

                                           
                       

                         We recently had a chance to interview Queens Producer, Major Keys

King: Whats up dude, it feels good to interview a fellow producer?

MK: Thanks for having me! I'm always happy to share my music views and interests with others.

King: Where are you from?

MK: I was born in Queens, NY. Residing in Virginia at the present moment.

King: How long have you been producing? 

MK: I been producing music for a while now. But just started taking it seriously about 5 years ago.

King: Do you have a certain type of beat that you enjoy making?

King: Im a hip hop head myslef, I like the boom bap sound with the samples!

MK: Well I enjoy making all kinds of beats. I like producing club sounding beats, but my passion is working with samples as well!

King: Do you play any instruments?

MK: Yes I played the violin from sixth grade, all the way up to my junior year in college. I also 

took piano as a minor which I need to brush up on! Lol

King: Im trying to learn the piano, trying to teach myself!

MK: I feel once you learn how to play the piano, you can play ANY instrument. It really helps with the melodies in your production.

King Braswell: I agree, thats why Im trying to learn it! What do you use to make your beats?

MK: I have used the Korg Triton, which I feel most comfortable with. I also have used the MPC 2500, and FL Studio.

King Braswell: I went through your catalog, and I was impressed. You got some good prices on those tracks too.

MK: I know many artists struggle enough paying for promo. So I decided instead of giving out free beats, I would charge a very affordable price to make their journey to success a little easiar. When artists pay and invest in their career, it lets you know they are serious.

King Braswell: I can def dig dat!

King Braswell: Who are your fav producers of all time?

MK: Well since I became a Hip-Hop head in the early 90's to the present, I would have to say all that produced for the Wu-Tang Clan (RZA, Mathmatics, 4th Disciple), Havoc, Alchemist, Just Blaze, and Timbaland would be the producers that inspired me the most.

King: Great list Dude! If you could work with one famous Artist, who would it be?

Mk: Jay-Z

King: Jay-Z, cool. I wouldn't mind working with him, but I would have to bring him back to that to the reasonable doubt days.

King: Are you working on any projects right now?

MK: Yes I'm working with many indie artists such as @Crefdini, @PotentOfficial (U.K.), @JayWheelz_CEO, @ADayWithNat, @Trobblesum1 just to name a few.

King: Where can we find your beats, and any news about your upcoming projects?

MK: I am a frequent twitter user, @Major_Keys, and my personal website at HTTP://MAJORKEYSBEATS.COM, if all else fails, just google me! Lol

King: Well bruh, I think thats all we got for today. I appreciate you kicking it with us at muzikhustlaz!

MK: No thank you! I enjoyed speaking with you. It was my pleasure!

King: Make sure that you send us press releases with new stuff, even your new beats. Hell we will help you push them on this site!

MK: I sure will! Thanks again, and I wish you much success!

King: Peace bro!

Interview: Dolla rise

King Braswell: What's Going on Dolla, how ya been?

Dolla: Aint nothing man. I'm doing good. Praising God, getting at a dolla and loving my fam.


King Braswell: Real cool so tell us where you from!

Dolla: I'm from the West Side of Philadelphia. 52nd street to be exact.


King Braswell: How long have you been rapping, and how did you get started?

Dolla: I been rapping over half my life. I started when I was 11. So I'm not one of these wake up one day and I'm a rapper dudes. I was groomed to be a rapper. My homie's dad used to have us in rap school. He taught me about writing in bars,delivery and flow when I was just in middle school. I had to study Biggie because my mentor was from Brooklyn and he loved BIG. I have been recording and performing since back then as well. I'm seasoned.

King Braswell: Ok, you have put your work in  see.

King Braswell: Can you describe your style?

Dolla: My style is a blend of all Hip Hop since I can remember. I don't just focus on a few individuals to mimic, I mimic the game. Every rhyme I ever heard. Well rhymes that were hot. LOL

King Braswell: Who were some of the people that influenced you?

Dolla: Like I said Big was a major influence. I listened to his 1st album and wanted to rap. I was influenced before then tho. I was a baby but I was rocking out to Run DMC with my sister and her friends back then. I have always had cable, so I was hooked on the JukeBox as a youngin. I used ta tape videos and all that. NWA, Big Daddy Kane, LL Cool J, Kool G Rap. U name em. 

King Braswell: I use to do the same thing with JukeBox, LOL!


King Braswell: Who are some of the people that you are feeling today?

Dolla: I feel what is hot. I got an A&R's ear. The people like what they like. I don't really have a choice of who to like today because it is shoved in your face so much. I find myself singing along to catchy songs that I didn't like in the first place. I'm banging different stuff daily. I feel you gotta give people from different avenues of life a listen and hear their point of view. I listen to everybody basically. As long as that shit hot! LOL 

King Braswell: What do you think about the current state of hip hop?

Dolla: Hip Hop needs ta let me in the game so I can get Hip Hop where it needs to be. At the top! The game is a lil boring. No creativity. Everybody copying each other to make the powers that be $. This is supposed to be a form of art and expression. These guys need ta step it up. The videos lack effort and so does there bars. Rappers are lazy and don't challenge themselves anymore. SMH. I need a deal.

King Braswell: I admire your confidence bro! I feel like the game is missing much creativity, and these dudes are sounding real silly now a days, but thats how the game is right now.

King Braswell: So how many projects do you have out there, Ive been following you for a minute, and you have def been on the grind over the years!

Dolla: Thank you bro. I got 5 projects online and in stores and on stands right now.
SuperStar Swagger
The Philly Flyer
The Freestyles pt 1
Still Underground
Show You How to Make a Dolla Rise

King Braswell: What are you working on now?

Dolla: I am working on a few projects right now. The 1st 2 are collaborative efforts and a solo project to be named. Welkum to MurdaVille wit my homie Ace Spitz & The Fast Lane with Fast 5. Look online to see all the new stuff coming from both situations. All heat! I will be releasing a new mixed cd and an EP before this year ends. Non stop work.


King Braswell: Were can we find it at when it drops?

Dolla: You can find all my stuff first on my website: www.dolla-rise.com. My original music will all be on Itunes, Spotify,Amazon, Pandora and etc. My mixtapes will be online at all the sites that provide free downloads. You can Google or Bing anything I do. Get to it.


King Braswell: Make sure you let us know when it drops, we gonna promote it on the site.

Dolla: No doubt. We are in constant contact. U know that wouldn't be a problem. I'm trying drop all this music in the next few months. I don't wanna go into 2014 with work from this year. I wanna start fresh. Naa Mean?


King Braswell: I feel ya, who are some of the producers that you are working with?

Dolla: I'm working with my homie Beats Da Best. He feed me joints that keep me on my toes. No sleepers on my ship. We are working on The Fast Lane project and a project together with no other producers. When u see me perform or hear me for the first time, you gone feel me straight off the back. Just because my beats be banging! I got other producers that I have long time relationships with, but he is the one who is most interested in making things happen with me.


King Braswell: Ain nothing like having that one producer that you can bond with! Ok, so who are your top 5 Mc's, dead or alive? 

Dolla:Tupac
Biggie
Nas
Jay Z
Rakim
And Im gonna slide KRS-One and Eminem in there even tho you said 5. LOL

King Braswell: Ok now this is one of the better list I have seen. People sleep on KRS!


King Braswell: I want to definitely thank you for letting us take a little of your time.

Dolla: I appreciate it fam. You good peoples. That is something you gotta cherish in today's times.


Where can the people find you at?
Find me all over the internet. Real Rap! If if I get booked to perform, I'm gone be in your city soon. I'm outchea. Chyaa!

www.dolla-rise.com
www.twitter.com/DollaRise
www.instagram.com/DollaRise
www.facebook.com/DollaRise
www.facebook.com/DollaRiseTTE

www.reverbnation.com/DollaRise
www.youtube.com/DollaRiseTTE
www.datpiff.com/DollaRiseTTE
www.soundcloud.com/dolla-rise
www.jango.com/music/DollaRise
http://www.last.fm/music/Dolla Rise
www.linkedin.com/in/DollaRise


King Braswell: Alright bruh, until next time!

Dolla: Ya'll keep up with me. I'm a genuine dude and I ether tracks. Oh yeah, I print custom clothes, auto/window decals and signs. My company called Phlashy Imaging. Go here: www.phlashyimaging.info. Find Phlashy Imaging on Twitter, FB, & IG too! I also have a clothing line. Ri$k Takerz. Which will be sold on my website until I have a site for the line. 100 homboi. 

Interview: Young Chitty!

                  


King Braswell: What's Going on Chitty, how ya been?


Young Chitty: Hey whats good homie? I've been good ya know? Just blueprinting, trying to build a empire brick by brick. Trying to stay consistent.


King Braswell: I feel ya!


King Braswell: Well Im pretty familiar with your work, but I never knew where you were from?


Young Chitty: I appreciate that man. I'm from Paso Robles, CA. Treeville City. Right on the Central Coast between The Bay & LA


King Braswell: Whats the rap scene like over there?


Young Chitty: The rap scene out here is like a big mixing pot. Theres so many different artists & different styles. It took a minute but I think the Central Coast is starting to get its shine.


King Braswell: How long have you been rapping, and how did you get started?


Young Chitty: Ah man let me think. Its been about 13 years or so. I got my start just messing around, recording on this old ass cassette recorder. Haha. I would take this lil boombox & try to line it up perfect & just go in like that. Just one taking everything & if I messed up, I would have to redo the whole song. So it was good for practice but thats about it.


King Braswell: Dam, you was doin it way old school. You are def not new to the game. LOL!


King Braswell: How would you characterize your style?


Young Chitty: Thats a good question. I don't really put myself in a category cuz I try to do it all. I just make that shit you could ride to, smoke to, do whatever to. I'm just trying to make a dope soundtrack to live life to ya know what I'm saying? Just doing me to the fullest remaining hungry & humble


King Braswell: Who were some of the people that your grew up listening to?


Young Chitty: Well I'd say I grew up on a bit of everything. Like 2pac, Snoop Dogg & Tha Dogg Pound, E-40, Too Short, N.W.A., Scarface & The Geto Boys, U.G.K., Digital Underground, Biggie, Bone Thugs, DJ Quik, N2Deep, & the list goes on. I'm a straight product of this rap shit. Man I was even knockin that 2 Live Crew. Lol.


King Braswell: U got some good taste, I had all of them on repeat back in the day. I still listen to all of those dudes.


King Braswell: What do you have in your ipod right this minute


Young Chitty: Right now I been slappin Problem, Iamsu, Nipsey Hussle, Smigg Dirtee to name a few but I always gotta keep that old school in the mix as well. Got that Dr. Dre "The Chronic", E-40 "In A Major Way, Tha Dogg Pound "Dogg Food" in there too. I was born in the 80's but I was raised in the 90's


King Braswell: Im an 80's baby myself!


King Braswell: What do you think about the current state of hip hop?


Young Chitty: Right now I'm diggin the way things are sounding. I realize that music goes around in trends so I'm just trying to stay up with the times ya know?


King Braswell: I know that you have projects out, but how many?


Young Chitty: I got a total of 21 projects out now.


King Braswell: Are you working on anything at the moment?


Young Chitty: Yeah right now I'm workin on this Treeville Tycoonin mixtape which will be dropping on 11/29/13 (Black Friday). Me & Sixx Figgaz is getting ready to start on this Digi Dope Gang DGOE2 (Dope Gang Over Everythang 2) which should be out sometime top of 2014. I got a few other ones I'm working on but those will be the next ones up. Also coming real soon we're gonna be launching our Fresh Allegiance Apparel clothing line which we're almost ready to drop.


King Braswell: Who are you going to have on the album ?


Young Chitty: On this Treeville Tycoonin I've been knockin out a lot of solo tracks but for sure I got Sixx Figgaz on it & a couple cats out of my area as well. Right now I'm sitting on about 50 tracks or so for this project so far so we'll have to wait & see what makes the final cut.


King Braswell: Make sure you let us know when it drops, we gonna through it up on the site.

Young Chitty: Yeah off top homie I appreciate that. It'll be dropping on November 29th


King Braswell: Who are some of the producers that you are working with?


Young Chitty: I got so many different producers that I rock with its too many to name. Theres hella talented producers out there that got them bangers!


King Braswell: Are you looking for beats?


Young Chitty: I'm always looking for new dope beats to rock on. Any producers out there trying to get their name out, shoot your boy something to paperroutemuzic@Gmail.com . I like linking with the new up & coming producers that got that heat.


King Braswell: Y ou might not know this, but you have blessed a few of my tracks, one of them was Dear Fuck N&ggaz with Sixx Figgaz.


Young Chitty: Oh yeah? I didn't know that homie. I think that was on "Cash, Checks, Or EBT Cardz" Dope beat


King Braswell: I really like the Ebt Cards album you guys did.


Young Chitty: Thanks homie good looking out. Me & Sixx was gassing on them thangs. Lol Maybe a part 3 will be in the near future??


Ok, I gotta ask you this, so who are your top 5 Mc's, dead or alive?


Young Chitty: Man thats a hard one. In no particular order, I'd say 2pac, E-40, Snoop Dogg, B Legit, Kurupt. I'd say I got more of a top 10 then top 5


King Braswell: I want to definitely thank you for allowing us to interview you


Young Chitty: Real spill I wanna thank you for taking the time to holla at me for this


King Braswell: You got any shot outs?


Young Chitty: I wanna send a shoutout to MuzikHustlaz.com & everybody thats been rocking with me from day one & even the new cats that been getting up on me. I truly appreciate it. 1 Love


King Braswell: Ok, what are some of your links so the people can find you?


Young Chitty: You can download all my music straight off my website www.PaperRouteMuzic.com

Also link with me on

Instagram: SpringStSlim

Facebook: ChittyCobain

Twitter: @YoungChitty


King Braswell: Alright well keep us informed on all of your new ventures!


Young Chitty: Will do bruh!! Keep pushing a hard line my dude #1000


King Braswell: Peace!

Interview: L.E. AKA Criss Lee!

   

   Muzik Hustlaz recently had a chance to chat it up with Northern California's Finest... L Dot AKA Criss Lee 

 Kingbraswell: First of all let me say that you will go down in history on this site, You will be the first to be  interviewed LOL.

 Ldot: DOPE!!! HA!

 Kingbraswell: OK, So tell me where are you from?

 Ldot: I'm from northern California , born and raised in the bay area.

 Kingbraswell: OK, I kind of felt like thats where u were from by looking at the video. Yall had that cali  style!

 Kingbraswell: Notice I said Style, not swagg, I hate that dam word.

 Ldot: The TRUE definition of swag has something to do with interior decorating!! LMAO

 Kingbraswell: LOL, I def feel u. Thats why I dont use that word!

 Kingbraswell: So how long have you been rapping?

Ldot510:  about 12 years

 Kingbraswell: OK, so you been at it for a while. Can you describe your style?

 Ldot: I've never tried to put my style in a box. The only thing I can say to describe it is that, what you hear from me, is JUST ME! At the end of the day, if someone is trying to define themselves a certain way , they're trying too hard! Music is expression , so I express myself by what feels right and natural by MY standards....no one else's!

 Ldot: Good question btw...

 Kingbraswell: thanks

 Kingbraswell33: I can really dig that. I feel like if more people were being themselves, more of there songs would sound different. Who do you know that's the same way all of the time, you know what I mean?

 Ldot: True. Gotta be YOU instead of trying to be someone else and impress all them. That shit is lame!

 Kingbraswell: Right. So you are from Cali, I love the west coast. What is the music scene looking like out there right now. I know those guys out there have always killed the independent game.

 Ldot: The independant thing is really big here because of the devision we have. What I mean is , there is no unity, or if there is , a very small amount! So the only way to get heard out here is to do it yourself. Don't get me wrong, the bay has always been on a unified mind set , but everyone isn't willing to throw us hand-outs which makes a Cali artist work harder. It's almost a blessing in disquise.

Kingbraswell: Well, I can identify with that. I am from Macon, Georgia. We are right down the street from the ATL. We have a whole style of our own, but these dudes will not stick together for shit.

 Ldot:  I personally know and work with a handful of DOPE artists who have alot to offer to the hip hop scene , but have to build it brick by brick. No deals are given nowadays until you're a working machine already! Business MUST come 1st!

 Kingbraswell: True, and the way things are right now, you can record in your house, package your own shit, shoot your own vids, and promote your own shows. If us artists were to band together, big money can be made.

 Ldot:  REAL SHIT....but it'll never happen!! HAHAHA! That's why record labels work the way they do. If we all banded together, they'd be broke!

 Kingbraswell: Thats one of the visions I have for my website. I plan own building relationships with artists like you and your team, so we can figure out a way to get this dam money.

 Ldot: I'm ridin' wicha!!

 Kingbraswell: Kool Kool! So who did you listen to coming up?

 Ldot: Brotha Lynch Hung, Equipto & Andre NIckatina Digital Underground , Tupac ,  Snoop....DEATHROW as a whole. 3x Krazy , C-Bo , The Delinquents , MC Eiht , DJ Quik , Mac  Mall.....oh and I can't forget Nice N' Smooth! First hip hop track I ever memorized was  "Sometime I  rhyme Slow..."

 Ldot: Matter of fact , I'ma throw that on right now!! HA

 Kingbraswell: Daaaam! Did we grow up in the same house or what? 3x Krazy, Eight, Quick, Mac Mall are some of my Fav. I was kind of late on Brotha Lynch, but I like his shit. C-bo and Delinquents were kool to. Quick is so dam slept on that its a shame!

 Kingbraswell: And that Nice N Smooth track there was DA SHIT!

 Ldot: HAHA! That's dope!! I love meeting people with the same musical background as me! We sit in the studio sometimes just playing old shit and shit we grew-up on and just vibing!

  Kingbraswell: Right Right! Ok, so thats back then, What About now? Who are you feeling right now in the game. As for me, I not with none of the new shit thats out unless it is on some indie shit. Im stuck in the 90's fa sho!

 Ldot: You ain't stuck , it was by far the best time in hiphop! I feel you.

 Kingbraswell: LOL, dam right

 Kingbraswell: All that going to the club shit is kool sometimes, but I wanna here some shit that makes me sit back and think.

 Kingbraswell: OK, you mentioned ASAP Rocky, he has his moments like you said. Have not heard the Jacka in a while. Now Ghostface is probably in my top 5. I grew to love GFK about 7 years ago. Dude is sick with the lyrics and imagination.

 Ldot: WU TAng Clan somehow didn't make my list when u asked me , but they are definately in my top 5 too. Not so much U-god and Gza and Capadonna and Masta Killa , but Meth , GFK , and Raekwon 4 sure!

 Kingbraswell: Feel u on that. U-GOd and Masta are my least, but Gza and Cap got a few tricks with the words!

 Kingbraswell: Enough of the other artists, Lets get into your shit. Are you currently signed right now or do you have your own label or looking?

 Ldot: Not signed , not really shopping for a label....just staying on my own terms. I've been blessed to be able to know some really dope artists from around me that are generous enough to share their knowledge and experiences with me and include me in their circles where I can ride my own lane. I'm making music people love and the rest will come with time and effort.

Kingbraswell: TRU TRU! It is a blessing to have a good network around you. So how many projects do you have out right now?

Ldot:  I have about 8 that I've released. I'm currently about to release a new solo project titled " My World In Words , My Mind In Rhymes" and my group Endangered Artforms is finishing up our album titled "State Of The Art". My bro Keyd and I are working on a 2nd edition to our duo (Heavily Sedated) titled "Comatose" and I'm always knocking down tracks for my next mixtape....9 songs deep and no title yet though! HAHA!

Kingbraswell: Dam, you 8 albums in, and working on about 4 more. You def getting it in!

 Kingbraswell: Whats your favorite project out of them all?

 Ldot: That's a tough one! All of them stand out for different reasons because they document my growth,  both as an artist and as a person. I can listen to older shit and remenice about that time in my life and what motivated me to write thiose songs so it's not that cut and dry like one is my favorite. But if I had to choose, my newest titled "C'est La Vie" has gotten alot of good reviews.

 Ldot:  I should mention too , my new album that I told you bout' is what I'm really looking forward to! Produced by only one producer, De'La Musik! That's my lil brother from another mother

 Kingbraswell: Ok Kool, you basically are saying that all your shit is tight LOL! I got to check the new one out then! Where can we find these albums?

 Ldot: http://www.crisslee.bandcamp.com

 Ldot: All my music is FREE to DL or just listen. you can also go to endangeredartforms.com and catch up with me as well as my group!

 Kingbraswell: Ok, will def check those links out. Are you going to sell any of your music in the future?

 Ldot:  This new album will be for purchase only as well as the new E.A. album. They'll be available on itunes as well as my bandcamp page.

Kingbraswell: Ok, be sure to send me those links when they go on sale. Ill add them to my store!

Ldot:  Thank you my brotha. Will do!

Kingbraswell: Whats your twitter and facebook links so the people can stay in touch?

 Ldot:  My Facebook is strictly for my family but my twitter is @Ldot510. I followback EVERYONE that has a "real" account...I don't follow the eggs!! HAHA

 Kingbraswell: LOL, kool kool! Well bro, I think thats it. I totally appreciate the chance to interview you. Be sure to send me all updates about you and your group. I dont cant what it is, send it to me!

 Ldot:  I most definately will do that! It's been an honor and a pleasure my dood! Once again , thank you for the thought and the opportunity!

 Kingbraswell: No problem, Hit u up later!

 Ldot: Peace!

 Kingbraswell: peace

You can contact Ldot att
www.twitter.com/ldot510