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Posted January 24, 2017 2017

Views From Da Booth: Small Wins, Big Rewards

Seems like last year we witnessed the sprouting of many new businesses and break out artists. Almost as if it was an explosion in creativity and testing the boundaries. For all of those watching, these ideas came out of nowhere, fully developed – but for those that know, understand the polished product went through many ups and downs until it was finally delivered to the public.

The first quarter of 2017, I want you to gather as many small wins as you can. First win should come from meeting and working with the best producer you can afford. Make a connection, decide on a single, and get it mixed and mastered. Seems simple enough, right? Let’s move to the next win.

The second win comes after you created the best song possible with the budget you have. Now you must find at least 5 DJs that will put your music on their mixtapes and play your song in the club. Meet these DJs in person, if possible and develop a real working relationship. Support the record by reposting their posts and showing up to the venues. Do all you can to support these DJs. It may seem small but it’s traction in the right direction.

The last win is to get your neighborhood or city behind you. You got the hot record, you can show your team you got at least 5 DJs rocking with you, now it’s time to get your numbers up. Start with 3 people, grow to 5, and then reach 10 people that will show up when you have an event.

Now let’s put all the steps together, you have a hot song that you can get buzzing in the streets, you got at least 5 DJs that’s spinning the record and putting it on their mixtapes and you have ten fans showing up supporting you at your shows. Sounds like a movement to me, sounds like you’re making waves in your city. Sounds like you’re one more small step from taking off and getting these paid shows. See you on the other side! #3000

DJ 3000

#ViewsFromDaBooth is an informative article for artist from the south’s newest record breaker, DJ 3000. DJ 3000 is creator of mixtape series Off Da Brick, Finesse Game Strong, Private Party Kush, and DJ or Die Tryin’. He currently DJs at various night clubs in the Atlanta area. Follow him on Instagram @3000_da_DJ.

Posted January 23, 2017 2017

Artist in the Spotlight: Projeck Bo

This is Mike of Keedie’s Corner and I’m bringing you an exclusive interview from the West Coast. I had the pleasure of speaking with East Los Angeles own Projeck Bo. It’s a pleasure to have you on The Corner, let the viewers out there know who Projeck Bo is.

Projeck Bo is me of course! I’m one of the hottest rappers on the West right now, I’m just coming home from an eight year bid and now I’m back like I never left. If you need a visual, click the link to check out the video for my song “On Da Block” off my mixtape Projeck Muzik Vol.1. All in all I’m just out here trying to make it make sense.

The content of Projeck Muzik Vol. 1 has tough material and real lyrics. The irony of it all is that you’ve actually been incarcerated due to your ties to our neighborhood set. What is your take on individuals living that life for the props and acceptance? Would you say your music is a wake up call for the listeners that need to hear the harsh truth about the streets?

Yea man I did that time but I will never wish that on anyone. I was young and wild, I lived my life a totally different way before prison. Prison is not a place I would ever want to spend another day in, now that I’m out I’m in a better place in my life. I’m not the same person I used to be. It’s a lot of people out here still doing the things I was doing years ago that got me sent to prison. The only thing I can say to them is if you can find a better way to get money, try that way because your life can be taken away from you in mere seconds.

Is your music geared towards a particular crowd or do you reach various listeners with the message in your songs? Is it quote unquote “Gangster Music” or would you say it has a conscious feel?

My music is a mixture of things, I try not to just make music for one particular crowd. I make music for everyone and it’s more than just “gangster rap”. Although it may seem like it’s gangster music, my music is based on my life and things I have been through. Everyone has a story to tell, hopefully everyone can relate to mine.

Now let’s get into Projeck Muzik, can you give a basic description to the viewers about what’s going on from the first volume to the second up and coming volume you’re working on now. What’s the picture your painting with your lyrics? Is it a mixture of tracks put together to tell your story?

Well Projeck Muzik Vol. 1 was an introduction of who Projeck Bo is, where he came from and what he’s been through. Now Vol.2 is a different story, it illustrates how my life changed after doing those eight years in prison. Projeck Muzik Vol. 2 is still about the life of Projeck Bo, it’s just now I have a new agenda.

What are your thoughts on this epidemic of the blood affiliation phenomenon across the country and even overseas? How do you feel about artist claiming sets and mixing gang affiliation with their music?

It’s exactly what I’m speaking on in my music. A lot of these artist are weak, just acting tough. I speak my mind when I see your actions don’t match the content in your songs. It’s a lot of rappers out that are claiming sets and say they’re banging but can’t even step foot in the hood they’re repping. They’re out here wearing their red flags on the right side, calling them bandannas, come on man!

What type of music influenced your upbringing in East LA? Do you have any intentions on stepping outside of California to network and push this Projeck living movement?

I grew up listening to groups like; Murder IV Hire, NWA, Ghetto Boys and artist like 2pac. I’m hitting the South real soon, I plan on going to Louisiana around Mardi Gras time. 2017 is my year to shine.

Do you consider yourself a leader in your community in East LA? Is your music setting the tone for your children, peers and others affiliated with you to follow? What message would you send to them?

I’m trying to get my city straight, I’m on a positive movement right now. I’m trying to be a role model in this game, someone the kids can look up to. I want to show them it’s not all about where you from, it’s about living life, going to school and getting a career to make sure their families are straight. Let my life lessons be an example for you. As far as everyone else that ain’t kids, all I can say is better days are coming, focus on your money and leave it in God’s hands.

I would like you to finish this sentence 2017 will be Projeck Bo break out year because???

2017 will be my breakout year because I have a lot of doors to break down, I literally did 8 years in prison and I feel like it’s my time to tell my story, it might be the realest story you’ve ever encountered.

It’s been a pleasure chopping it up with you, any last words or shout outs you want to send out to any viewers prior to the conclusion of this interview???

I want to send praises to the most high, I want to thank all my supporters and I want to thank you guys at Keedie’s Corner for this opportunity.

Anyone looking to work with Projeck Bo you can email him at 5kingbo4@gmail.com. If you want to keep up with his movement follow him on Instagram @kingprojeckbo54, Facebook @devion toy, Twitter @projeckbo and on Snapchat @projeckbo2.

Posted April 2, 2014 2014

Insider : Paris Dion (Model)

Follow us as we look inside the life of model Paris Dion (formally known as Lillian Graves) 19 year old native of Daytona Beach, FL.

Born and raised in Daytona Beach, FL, Paris is the youngest of five siblings, so maturing quickly seemed almost inevitable. Things began to change a lot when Paris reached high school. During her freshman year at Mainland High School her mother was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. This was hard for the young Paris to understand. She began to grown self esteem issues dealing with the negative rants that came from her mother. She described it as making her feel “ugly”. It wasn’t always bad, it was just difficult for her to understand the disorder at the time.

One day ,while Paris was walking through her college campus, a man stopped her to admire her appearance. It seemed as it he was giving her the typical pick up lines “You’re so beautiful! Are you a model?”. The guy gave her a business card. She tossed it in her purse and quickly forgot about it. She decided to clean her purse out, some odd months later, and discovered the ruffled business card. Turns out the guy was a photographer. Instantly she felt a sense of belief knowing that someone believed in her beauty enough to display it on their platform. She gave the number a call. The man remembered her and set up a photo shoot. Needless to say Paris set the shoot on fire leaving the rest was history.

Paris says that she feels a lot of people don’t consider modeling an art. She says one has to realize their inner beauty and know how to channel and express it properly. Paris explained the feeling to the body giving off a glowing radiation from the skin that shines in any room.

“Modeling is taking direction & ideas/concepts to another level by expressing them through posses. Expressions and body language tell a story. Also, fashion, to me, is something like having an outfit that doesn’t necessarily match in color but it still just feels right in your soul. Fashion is something that should be embedded in you for life

After a couple years she realized modeling & fashion was a fairly tough business, especially in the small town that she was in. She completely uprooted her life in the small city to move to hot & flashy beaches of Miami, FL. In Miami she witnessed a greater potential of where high fashion could really grow to if concentrated on completly. After a few months she decided to travel up north to New York City where she currently resides. New York was deemed the fashion capital of the world this year by Global Language Monitor, tipping out London and Paris.

“One word that best describes me is ambitious. I’m so driven by my passion and goals in life. I’m going to make something of myself in this world if I don’t do anything else. I have the drive, motivation, passion, and work ethic. My mind is always focused on my next major moves. Among the many photo shoots and videos, along with the launch of my fashion boutique “Summers in Paris” in the near future, I will be working in close relations with Fire Boy Records; Florida Montana, and Fire Boy Mike’s Energy Drinks as their first and only “Fly Girl”. This article will make my second magazine feature. I’m excited about my future because at one point in time some one told me I would never make it. I am Paris Dion. I am an established model. I am here!!!

To book Paris Dion contact her email Lillian_graves@yahoo.com or Lorde.Paris@yahoo.com

Facebook : Paris Amor Dion / IG : Lorde_Dion

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Published by Keedie’s Corner/ Written by Bruce Walton Jr 2014