A. I am a singer, songwriter, entrepreneur, actress and CEO of my own record label and entertainment company here in Atlanta, GA. I also have some other things in the works right now and lately I’ve been on the road with Meka- Nicole with “For Colored Girls Only”.
Q. What got you into singing?
A. My family did. My great grandmother Ruby who passed in 89 was an amazing singer, My Pops Lorenzo would sing in his Soprano voice around Christmas time he would sing “Silent Night” by the temptations. So, I guess you can say that’s where I get my singing from.
Q. What made you come up with the song “Knowing”?
A. We find ourselves in relationships where we have hurt one another a lot of times. We know the truth, some stay, some leave & some just know.
Q. Tell us about London Records?
A. London Records is my baby, of course I’m the first artist on my label and eventually I will be adding artists and anyone in the entertainment industry I feel that fits London Records. I can’t wait to bring all of what we have to offer now and futuristically to the world.
A. I just graduated from school. I just dropped a clothing line called cued up. I wanted the clothing line to be DJ based. I had the inspiration to design. I started putting it on shirts, hats, and bookbags. It’s an online store. The website is www.cuedupapperal.com. I am also a DJ.
Q. How did you get into Djing?
A. I started as a rapper like everyone else. Everyone is a rapper. When I realized that you could change rappers, you can do away with one rapper and not have the other rapper, I didn’t want to dive deep into the craft. My homeboy DJ Rell was on point and let us play with turntables and no computers. I got two BS turntables and a BS mixer. I educated myself, and I went to Scratch Academy in Atlanta also. I was in the military. I am a grinder. My extra money goes to equipment, and I have a very creative mind.
Q. Tell us about the artists you’re working with?
A. I record with a lot of artists, but YoYo she’s an amazing artist. We were learning how to engineer, and we helped build each other. She is like the queen of spin life. I picked up another artist J Loco, trying to keep him off the streets. I heard his sound and loved it. I also just dropped a mixtape called “Self-Made” . Make sure to check it out.
Q. How do you feel about female DJs?
A. I am the type of person where I don’t see gender or race. I just hear skills. When I listen to what you know how to do and what you dare to do. If you are a female DJ, you already know it’s harder because of your gender. Men can do justice. It takes more for women.
Regret wont serve you as life passes you by. While you can , kiss more and love with all your heart, even if it may get broken. Forgive even when it hurts. Surrender and move on. Worry less. Travel more. Spend more time with the ones you adore and less time with the ones you don’t. Don’t work too hard. Make time for yourself. Above all else, live a life you’re proud of, and release all regrets.
A. My story behind street dreams is that I got together with some talented people. We just vibe, we were on the same frequency at the time. We try to base it on honesty and feeling at the time. Just genuine music, it changes from time to time. I am not in the box. In the future, you are going to see me doing other things.
Q. How do you feel about being in the box?
A. I think we limit ourselves when you are in the box. It comes with rules and regulations. You want to go outside of boundaries from failure or being judged. When you are in a job you are limiting sonically, limited creativity. I have been in a box where I was limited, I really wasn’t expressing myself on the fear of critique.
Q. What motivated you to be an artist?
A. It was in me so I would say it was my purpose. I tell people whatever you like to do that is your purpose; that’s what you are supposed to do. I think I was born an artist. When I was young listening to hip hop records, the expression is that we all like music, but everyone cannot express themselves. If you have written poetry, it can be music. Free expression gets into circumstances at the time.
Q. Tell us about your YouTube show called “Fux News Cast and how did you come up with the name?
A. It’s like a play on the news. It’s like a play on fox when in the environment someone might have thrown it in the air. It’s a play on fox that has character names that’s crazy like Monie Coughman, Mona Lott, Anita Cox, Richard “Dick” Holder, Silky Watkins, and Craven Moorehead. Its meteorologist, sports, anchors, Latinos are very sensual urban cartoons. We got features there, which are silly, mature, and make you feel good.
Tuesday night’ Skam Land event, hosted by Tyga at The Highlight Room and SKAM Summer Music festival featuring El Cristiano Tequila.
SKAM Summer Music Summit took place August 21-23, 2021 in Hollywood, CA. The Summit took over the entire 178-room Dream Hollywood, along with fun filled events utilizing the hotel’s Highlight Room rooftop as well as neighboring venues around town. Guests sipped onEl Cristiano Tequila, while listening to live performances,music and danced the night away. The Music x Tech x Influencer conference-style celebration on August 21st and 23rd, included over 500 DJs, plus top radio programmers and execs. El Cristiano Tequila featured SKAM SILVER, and EL CRISTIANO PLATINUM specialty cocktails.
El Cristiano Tequila SILVER, REPOSADO and ANEJO were served at SKAM SUMMER SUMMIT Clase Silver Tequila – El Cristiano Silver, its foundation, boasts unrivaled complexity and depth with coil copper stills imparting a pure, clean taste and full mouth roundness. A full body with bright, silver hues and defined legs. Subtly sweet cooked agave aromas with hints of butter, notes of mature fruit, and spicy hints of Bay Leaf and Rosemary. Clase Reposado Tequila – El Cristiano Reposado, 6 months barrel aged. By aging their Silver batches in American Oak casks for 6 months, their Reposado develops a subtle layer of whiskey-like oaky flavors, aromas and complexities. El Cristiano Black: Clase Extra Anejo Tequila – El Cristiano extra aged Anejo, 3 years barrel aged in American Oak barrels to create a luxurious sipping tequila of unrivaled complexity.
About El Cristiano:
Introducing El Cristiano, the world’s finest and additive free ultra premium tequila, made by third generation master tequila makers from the finest Jalisco Highlands Blue Agave. El Cristiano is dedicated to producing the purist tequila with no additives – (85% of tequila today has sugars and thickeners added) – with a high focus on harvesting only mature agave aged at least five years and certain sizing through sustainable agriculture practices. By establishing this process, they have eliminated the need for additives which would change the true essence of 100% Highlands Blue Weber Agave.
About SKAM Summer Music Festival
Created by Sujit Kundu, the founder and CEO of S.K.A.M. Artist and Skam Division (A Top DJ, Radio Programming and Music Artist Booking Agency), the Summit will coincide with his annual birthday blowout, which has become a much-buzzed about annual celebration. DJs from all around the world will be streaming direct from Dream Hollywood and other venues around LA, to be announced soon, with hundreds of DJs and notable artists in attendance. His roster includes everyone from Samantha Ronson to DJ Irie to Lil Jon to Eric Dlux to Harm Franklin along with DJ Five, Justin Credible and newcomers to the roster like Angie Vee.
Q. Share with the world who you are and what you do?
A. Before DJ Kurupt, I was known as DJ Cool Cal. I would DJ on my block in Springfield, Massachusetts at our friend’s house whenever we had parties. I was chosen to be the DJ because I was the one who had a lot of music. I didn’t have a turntable at the time, so we would sneak into my mom’s entertainment center across the street and use that. I went to an event one day where they had a real DJ with turntables, and it was then that I started learning what being a DJ was about. I started mixtapes because it was something that I enjoyed doing.
Q. How did being on 106 & park open your career?
A. Being on 106 & park wasn’t the first time for me to touch that type of platform. I’ve been on Rap City; The Basement with Big Tigger and other music shows on BET. However, I am thankful to have gone back to bless the stage with my presence and seeing all the wonderful souls that continued to help me get to the point and beyond.
Q. A little birdie told me that you’re writing a book?
A. Yes this is true, I’ve written several books, the first one is based on a true story from my past experiences. I titled the book “The Day I Died”. It’s about a situation that happened back in 2015, and the story reflects on the power of God. I was struck in the back of my head by a bullet after piercing straight through my finger. This incident left me in the trauma unit for some time, and I’ve been fighting with the after effect since. You can keep up with the book on www.ThedayIdiedbook.com
Q. What advice would you give to someone trying to get on being a DJ?
A. There are always new opportunities for DJ outlets. A key word for me is “Determination”. Everything that we want, and need is right before us. You just have to be determined and reach for it.
Q. Where are you from and what brought you to Atlanta?
A. I am originally from New Orleans, Louisiana. I relocated to Atlanta GA to attend Morehouse College. Throughout my matriculation, I immediately realized Atlanta was on the fast track to becoming the New Hollywood. I definitely desired to be involved in that transition. Therefore, I learned the ins and outs of the entertainment business.
Q. What have you been working on these days?
A. Today I run a full-service in-house media and production company that takes care of our client’s needs from conception to reality. We also produce educational workshops, panels, and networking events. If anyone is in search of speaking engagements, our platforms secure the job, marketing masters or beauty and the boss may be a perfect fit. The who’s may be a perfect fit. The who’s who of entertainment have graced our platforms.
My latest endeavor is creating my own content. Clench Magazine launches this Fall. In addition to this, I have written several films and stage plays. My first Union film, “Brother’s Grim” is currently in post-production.
Q. How did being a student in the area prepare you for what you are doing now?
A. I am fortunate to have attended an HBCU. The brotherhood and camaraderie are unparalleled. I’ve learned so much about myself and how to effectively work with others, The connections you made as a student are the ones you hold on to as a professional. My friends I used to eat lunch with are now doctors, lawyers, accountants and more. Having these connections makes my job easier.
Try new things and be willing to fail. Dont worry about the end result just put in the effort. Let go of expectations: whatever happens is happening as it should. Challenge your own beliefs. Do the thing that feels difficult. The only way you’ll arrive at the magic is if you willingly travel a few challenging roads to get there.
