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Antwan Smith: Director Of Life

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Directing is the key part of a video. To be honest, the director is the main reason a video flows the way it does. There are movie directors, video directors, and board directors. End of the day the director runs the set. When we go into the film industry we think about names like Ol' G Spike Lee, Gil Green and the infamous Hype Williams. Today's directors come in the game at any age, there's no break out age as long as you have a vision for beautiful videos. ...

Juelz Santana: Born To Lose Built To Win

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

24: Days of our lives. Whats goes on in the every day life of Juelz Santana? Juelz: Right now just working getting everything together, putting my plan together. Being a family man. I'm in the studio the whole time, if I'm not on the road doing shows I'm in the studio. I do a lot of ripping and running besides that. 24: You been working on your third studio album "Born To Lose Built to Win", which is much anticipated. What can we expect to hear? Juelz: A lot of classic material. I definitel...

Christina Milian: Ready to "Elope"

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Diva’s are usually represented by powerful leading women who control their own destiny. That is exactly who Miss Christine Flores better known as Christina Milian represents. In her early life Christina fell in love with acting and moved to L.A. to pursue her dreams. By the age of 17 she began writing songs and focusing on a recording contract. Since then she has released three studio albums and is currently recording her fourth album untitled "Elope" which is set for a late summer release...

Raekwon: The Return of the Chef

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

24Hourhiphop.com sits down with Legendary Rap Icon Raekwon .As a member of the Wu-Tang Clan Raekwon helped to sell millions of copies of their albums across the world. The rap group's debut album Enter The Wu-Tang Clan (36 Chambers) is known as one of today’s most respected albums in hiphop history. In 1995 Raekwon established himself as a solo star with the release of “Only Built 4 Cuban Linx”. The debut was a mafia minded album which depicted detailed stories from ...

DJ Ames: International Hustler

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400

24: Growing up what were your influences in the game? Definetly Djs such as Clue, Jam Master Jay & Jazzy Jeff, I also gotta show some respect to the UK’s own Tim Westwood for putting his work in to make it possible for a lot of these US artists to be able to come to the UK and do their thang. 24: You've wanted to be a DJ since you were 18. Is South Yorkshire hip hop orientated or is it the opposite? I don’t live in South Yorkshire no more but yes there is a very good Hip Hop fol...

J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League: Maybach Music

Fri, 29 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Right about now in the music industry with a sales up and down and some people calling back for that late 90's music feel, there's no better production team that can accomplish that. The J.U.S.T.I.C.E. League has definitely worked there way up in the game and made believers out critics. Now looked at as the go to producers in the music industry after making magic with Rick Ross on his second album "Trilla" on records such as "Maybach Music", "Luxury Tax", "Billionaire", and the albums "Intro". S...

Past Reflections and Future Aspirations with Slip N' Slide Records CEO Ted Lucas

Mon, 25 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

When you immerse yourself in something that you love and it becomes successful, it is easy to lose track of everything and get caught up in the moments. Time flies when you are on your hustle and building a foundation towards something special and a look back years later can often be eye opening. In speaking with Slip N’ Slide Records CEO Ted Lucas, a trip down memory lane comes with much humility, surprise, and overall appreciation from the Miami native. Currently celebrating it̵...

Ronell 'Big Gates' Levatte: On The Outside Looking In

Mon, 18 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Behind every story of success there are always characters that go somewhat unnoticed despite playing a key role to the accomplishments at hand. When taking a look at Algernod Lanier Washington, better known to those in the industry as Plies, there is no denying the recent impact he has had in the music world. Plies’ brazen and brash attitude has served as the foundation for his recent imprint in the music world, but when taking a closer look at his story it becomes clear that there was one...

Paul Wall: Fast Life

Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

After much success in the industry and even reaching #1 on the Billboard 200, Paul Wall aka “The Peoples Champ” is back with his Fourth Studio Album entitled, Fast Life. Hooking up with people like Young Joc, Gorilla Zoe, Tech N9ne, Webbie, and even Too Short, there is no doubt that this album will be a heavy hitter. His lead single “Bizzy Body” featuring Webbie and Mouse is receiving major buzz and airplay and the video recently premiered March 27, 2009 on Myspace....

DJ Trauma: Atlanta's Hardest Working DJ Starts Partnership With 24Hourhiphop.com

Mon, 04 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

24: As far as being a club deejay, tour deejay, and record producer, your field is entertainment galore. How do you deal with having all these on your plate? Dj Trauma: Its always a juggling act. But I don't want to sit around not doing anything. I'd rather be working then just chilling, it works itself out. I do my production in the morning, midday I handle my business, at night I deejay. It flows together. 24: You been outside the country plenty of times, does that aid wit...