NEW ARTIST WEEK: A Conversation with Jay Mel
We haven’t had a New Artist Week in quite some time, cause I personally have been pushing for the re-implementation. Trying to bring sanity and consistency regularly along with just wanted to do cool shit. There’s a lot of hardworking artists that people should hear more about in life.
Anyway, the moral of the above story is New Artist Week is back. One week per month. Highlight new artists. Okay kay kay.
Leading off…no, it ain’t Kenny Lofton in his prime, but…we’re chopping it up with the homie and 3Thirty fam, JAY MEL. Earlier this year he helped rock the stage at our B.o.B. show, but more importantly, he brings a lot of energy with his music. His mixtape, Who is Jay Mel? definitely continued to showcase his versatility and songwriting. Want to get the party started? Yeah, he can handle that. Want to hear some more contemplative rhymes? Yup. Cupboard ain’t bare there.
We talk about his college tour, where his music is coming from and the favorite songs he has created.
Also, look for an interview coming up with another 3Thirty affiliated act, Jay-Five. Stay tuned to this channel. Oh and he just dropped off some new music today called ‘Buzzin” with some left coast people on there.
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DOWNLOAD: Jay Mel feat. Mann – Buzzin’
A Conversation with Wiz Khalifa
During Wiz’s stop at the Covelli Center in Youngstown, the boy JayUp caught up with the rising MC.
During the conversation Wiz talks about connecting with fans, beat selection, “a culmination of shit” being his biggest achievement, and how the one thing he wants to do is have a sesh with Bill Clinton and Montell Williams. He also talks about his influences (Killa Cam, Snoop, etc.) and who he listens to regularly.
Shout out to Will at Rostrum Records for getting us hooked up.
DISCLAIMER: THIS SHIT IS FUCKING HILARIOUS. IF YOU THINK OTHERWISE, YOUR SENSE OF HUMOR SUCKS. Divine Minds and SoulKlap present Give Up the Sticks coming August 31st. Thanks for all the support with the single, ‘Galaga (The Inception of Obsession).’
A Conversation with 88-Keys (Part II)
A Conversation with 88-Keys (Part I)
Another Higher Plane exclusive.
He speaks on his influences, his early experience in the game and developing a positive working relationship with artists.
Please check it out. He’s a cool dude and quite the character.
A Conversation with Kidz in the Hall (Higher Plane Exclusive)
NEW ARTIST WEEK: A Conversation with DJ BMV
Yo, catch up with producer DJ BMV. Another Youngstown representer.
We promise to leave the YO tomorrow with our New Artist Week.
But anyway, Midwest stand up! Big week coming up.
NEW ARTIST WEEK: A Conversation with Staci K
We are happy and proud to introduce a Youngstown, OH based artist, Staci-K, to our fan base.
Not your typical hip-hop artist, but we are all about broadening our horizons here.
Look out for more with The Higher Plane and Staci-K coming soon as well.
Stay blessed.
A Conversation with Donnis
DONNIS talks about staying true to himself as an artist, his journey leading to his signing with Atlantic, being part of the XXL top Freshman of 2010 and finding his niche in the industry.
