Ryan Easter

Artist: @MrRyanEaster

Location: Richmond, VA and Boston, MA

BIO:Born in Richmond, VA, 20 year old Ryan Easter sought to move to Boston to attend The Berklee College of Music, studying trumpet performance (also playing piano, composing, arranging, etc.).Currently involved in two bands (Tiger Speak & The.Street.Apparatus) as well as his solo efforts, he’s joined the
Boston artist collective, Good Karma. Other than the Tiger Speak album that was released in March and a small project called “Side A” in April, Ryan has, recently, joined with Philadelphia producer Sketcho to bring “Iconoclast”, produced by both of them and featuring other Richmond native rapper, Chance Fischer. Upcoming projects include an EP for The.Street.Apparatus, a duo album between Tiger Speak and The Love Experiment, and another solo project.

Download:  http://ryaneaster.bandcamp.com/album/iconoclast

Soundcloud:  http://soundcloud.com/reeaster1

Interview Questions:

1) How old were you when you first decided you wanted to do music?Ryan Easter: I was 17, so it was around two and a half years ago.

2) Who would you say inspires you the most as an artist?

Ryan Easter:  It’s hard to say. Ilook up to a lot of artists (the majority of which are deceased), but I try notto have them influence my personal artistry that much. I feel like that shouldcome from an understanding of self, and I gain that through personal
experiences with friends and family and such. I can only credit them with that.

3)Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years?

Ryan Easter:  Five years from right now I’d be setting up for a set at some European jazz lounge for that night while preparing for some bigger festival show the next day.

4)What artist would you like to collaborate with?

Ryan Easter:  Quincy Jones, Wayne Shorter, Herbie Hancock, Robert Glasper, MosDef, The Mars Volta, the guy who writes scores for Guillermo del Torro, etc.

5)What would you say is your biggest accomplishments?

Ryan Easter: The fact that I’m constantly progressing. That’s a dangerous feat in itself that very few can display proof of. It’s not even centered around popularity or outreach or income. It’s progression in music. And nowadays, that’s splendidly rare.

6)What is the biggest thing in your life that you regret and wish you could change?

Ryan Easter: Nothing. Changing the past is bullshit. We are who we are
today as a result of decisions we made as recently as this morning. I’d rather not hypothesize who I’d be if I changed anything.

7)What is 1 thing that you want fans to always remember you by?

Ryan Easter: My music, because I’m a terrible person.

8 ) What is the hardest thing about being in the music industry?

Ryan Easter: Being self-reliant. By relying on anyone else to do any aspect of your craft, you make yourself vulnerable to their whim. That’s what creates bad business deals, sell-outs, etc.

9)What separates you from other artist out right now?

Ryan Easter: I’m not them, and they ain’t me. I’d get particular, but
I’d rather not start off on a bad impression with some people. I do what I do
in my way, nobody else does. Whether someone thinks that they can do what I do
(at all, God forbid they say better), that’s due to objection.

10)  If you weren’t doing music what would you be doing?

Ryan Easter:  If it won’t for rappin’, I’d be trappin’. If it won’t for jazzin’, I’d be stackin’.

11)  When it comes to music what is one thing you wish you knew five years ago.

 Ryan Easter: How to play traditional late-1940s bebop. I caught on really late, but it’s better late than never.

Fan Question:

F1) If you could perform anywhere in the world and with anyone. Where and who would that person be?

Ryan Easter:  I’d perform in New York with Quincy Jones. That’s guaranteed to make it one of the best shows of that calendar year.

F2) What is a “chill” day with you like?
RyanEaster:  Don’t ask that question unless you really want the answer, and that’s nothing I could ever reveal in a public interview. Odds are, if you ask that, you know where to find me.

Rahshon

Artist: @RahshonIs_Music

Location: Richmond, VA

BIO: Rahshon Wilson is a 26 year old American Hip Hop Artist from Richmond, Virginia. He is an entertainer as well as true Singer, Rapper, and superb songwriter. Rahshon was raised in Richmond, VA where he quickly found his love for music through his family. His mother and 3 of 6 uncles all sang in the Church choir. His mother would sing songs to him as a child, and he would quickly learn them, and pick up the correct key and pitch. As an only child of a single mother, Rahshon spent a lot of time with his mother listening to her sing different songs, and observed the way she could change her voice depending on the song she was singing. Rahshon’s gift of music initially was discovered at the age of five when he began free styling with his uncles about being a kid, playing, and anything else he could think of.

In his early teens Rahshon began battle rapping all around Richmond, and coming up with neighborhood songs, making him very popular throughout his neighborhood and the area. Also, anywhere people were gathered to rap his Uncle “Kev” would take him and push him to present himself and give his best. This continued Rahshon’s interest in music would later lead him to do things he never imagined. Rahshon Wilson perfected his craft in Paterson, New Jersey. He spent a lot of summers there with his Uncles “Prince,” and “Ruler.” They taught him how to have a Northern swag and how to be more lyrical than the rest using his mind and the everyday things he saw around him. Rahshon’s father played a role in his life early on but he has not spoken to him since he was 15 years old. Rahshon was first noticed by a local producer at the age of 16, at his high school’s annual talent show.

Rahshon Wilson then proceeded to do numerous mix tapes and songs with the up-and-coming producers in the area. The person that he worked with on a consistent basis to better his craft was his cousin Timothy “Tylee East” Ketter Together the two of them created Rahshon’s brand, and found what music he was most passionate about. That would be love, life, and being a lyrical assassin without cursing to get his point across. He began recording his material with just a microphone and a program on a desk top computer his cousin owned, and from there recorded at several local studios. Rahshon’s infectious hooks, and ability to go from rapping to singing is rapidly catching the attention of numerous fans, friends and followers. Rahshon Wilson is a radio ready artist, currently performing at several venues where he immediately captures the crowd’s attention. Rahshon is continuously referred to as lyrical force than can rap & and sing such as a Lauryn Hill, Andre 3000, or Drake does. Music is his passion. It keeps him going. If he could do 1 thing for the rest of his life MUSIC is what it would be. He works hard at his craft, and won’t rest until he’s where he pushes to be and beyond.

Interview Questions:

1) How old were you when you first decided you wanted to do music?

Rahshon: I started doing music at the age of 5. I sang in the church choir….. I decided I wanted to make music my career one year ago.

2) Who would you say inspires you the most as an artist?

Rahshon: Andre 3000, Kanye West, Lauryn Hill, Drake…. they are people that think outside of the box and make the music they feel.

3) Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years?

Rahshon: In the next 5 years I see myself living comfortably through music. Either
writing for several artists or having a strong solo career. Living comfortably throug music is the goal.

4) What artist would you like to collaborate with?

Rahshon: Kanye West, Drake, Rick Ross, B.O.B, Andre 3000, Jay-Z, Fabolous

5) What would you say is your biggest accomplishments?

Rahshon: My biggest accomplishments would be performing at BET Blaze The Stage in Charlotte, NC in May. I was the only artist from VA, and I feel I represented
the state well. Also, opening up for Juicy J at The Hat Factory in Richmond,VA.

6) What is the biggest thing in your life that you regret and wish you could change?

Rahshon: The biggest thing in my life I regret and wish I could change was not getting my degree in college. I would have changed my major earlier and finished.

7) What is 1 thing that you want fans to always remember you by?

Rahshon: I want my fans to always remember me by my words. How I come with lyrics on every track no matter what. A regular guy with real words.

8 ) What is the hardest thing about being in the music industry?

Rahshon:The hardest thing about being in the music industry is just being accepted. You have to fall in to a lane and just hope someone pushes you. There are a lot of great artist that don’t get the recognition they deserve.

9) What separates you from other artist out right now?

Rahshon: I think my ability to go from singing to rapping. Not a lot of artist do it on a consistent basis. I do it on the same track a great deal, and I also separate them and give you on or the other.

10) If you weren’t doing music what would you be doing?

Rahshon: If I wasn’t doing music I would be either in the military or doing security or law enforcement. Maybe even working behind the scenes at a TV Station.

11) When it comes to music what is one thing you wish you knew five years ago?

Rahshon: I wish I knew your location alone could get you signed without any type of buzz or resume. Just performing a few times in a poppin city can get you signed because the right person saw you.

Fan Question:

F1) If you could perform anywhere in the world and with anyone. Where and who would that person be?

Rahshon: If I could perform anywhere in the world I would perform in Europe with Kanye West. The energy he gives on the stage separates him from the rest.

F2)What is a “chill” day with you like?

Rahshon: A chill day with me is real smooth. Watching movies with a few drinks, or just listening to beats and writing. Expressing our thoughts with our pen.

omg girlz

 

Artist: OMG Girlz

 

Location: ATL

 Website: http://www.omggirlz.com/

YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/OMGirlzVEVO/

Social Networks:
http://twitter.com/therealomggirlz

https://twitter.com/beauty_omg

https://twitter.com/star_omg

http://twitter.com/babydoll_omg

 

Interview Questions:

1) How old were you when you first decided you wanted to do music?

Miss Star – 3 y/o

Miss Beauty – 4 y/o

Miss Babydoll – As long as I can remember but probably
like 2 y/o

2) Who would you say inspires you the most as an artist?

 Miss Star – Mother and Grandfather

Miss Beauty – Mom

Miss Babydoll – Mother and Beyonce

3) Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years?

OMG Girlz: LOTS of GRAMMY’S and other awards, seeing our face on the magazine covers as well as acting in movies and more
Tours!!

4) What artist would you like to collaborate with?

OMG Girlz:Lady Gaga, Timberland, Missy, Justin Timberlake, Beyonce and Rihanna to name a few.

5) What would you say is your biggest accomplishments?

OMG Girlz:Getting signed to Interscope!!! The BET pre-show and red carpet was great. Also, the being the first female group on the SCREAM
Tour and the opportunity to go on tour again this fall

6) What is the biggest thing in your life that you regret and wish you could change?

OMG Girlz: No regrets. We working together to learn and grow from every experience.

7) What is 1 thing that you want fans to always remember you by?

OMG Girlz:We LOVE all our fans. We will stay true to them and give the GREAT music.

8) What is the hardest thing about being in the music industry?

OMG Girlz: WOW! Just being away from our family and friends… Oh and no sleep. lol

9) What separates you from other artist out right now?

OMG Girlz:We would say our style… Look at us Our hair of course! We also work hard and show that on stage.

10) If you weren’t doing music what would you be doing?

OMG Girlz:Ummm.., That’s tough because we love music and it’s part of our life in our families. So we feel like we would still be doing music.

11) When it comes to music what is one thing you wish you knew before getting into the business?

OMG Girlz: How hard you have work to be on top of your game at all times if you want to be in the music industry.

 12) Who are some of the producers you are working with on your album?

OMG Girlz:Some of our Grand Hustle Family – Mars, Sanchez Holmes and also Boogie and MitiS to name a few.

13) What advice has stuck with you and what advice can you give to any new artist?

OMG Girlz:Don’t be afraid to be different. If you love it, stick to it. Don’t let anything stop you.

*Fan Questions*

1) How did you come up with “OMG GIRLZ’ as your stage name?

 Miss Star / Miss Beauty – When Babydoll joined the group, we wanted a fresh start. That’s why we came up with a new name, Officially Miss Guided. OMG on errrythang!!

2) What sets you apart from each other and what is one trait that each member has that you wish you had?

Miss Star – I wish I had Babydoll’s height

Miss Beauty – I love myself as I am

Miss Babydoll – All my family is in Mobile, AL. I now live in ATL and wish I had family here like Star and Beauty.

3) When you’re not being the OMG GIRLZ what could we find you doing?

Miss Star – Taking pictures and sleeping

Miss Beauty – On the computer and watching Murray or Jerry Springer

Miss Babydoll – Working out and perfecting my craft

 

 

 

Rasheeda

Rasheeda: Yes it’s hard being in a relationship & being business partners but you just have to work through it. Finding balance is key and communicating its tuff but it can be done. As far as the management situation….You will have to watch the show to see what happens!!! LOL….

Fan Questions:

1) What goes through your mind before you go on stage to perform?

 Rasheeda:  I pray….then I say Rasheeda if there not fan turn them into fans!

2)How do you and your husband keep the love for each other strong?

Rasheeda:  You gotta keep it spicy!!!! Keep it fresh, go on dates and remember the small things that make each other happy!