1. Explain how the moniker "Absolute Nsyte" was developed. [The name was developed a while back after seeing a poster for absolute vodka - at the time a lot of ppl who saw me perform were always impressed with my stage presence and marveled on how it seemed like I did everything from so sort of mastery or insight - on this one particular night after performing I saw this ridiculous bill board talking about how amazing it was to be a Absolute vodka drinker and how only the smart drinker would choose the very best. I thought it was so insane that we celebrate things like alcohol instead of other things and that’s primarily what my music was about the absurdities of life and the perils of following wack trends. At that moment I realized that was it “Absolute Nsyte” that would be my stage name. ]
2. What are the key influences from your life in Chicago? [Chicago is a heavy music town having one of the premier yet secret recording avenues in America back in the 1960’s and 70’s. Many artists would secretly come into the city not only to perform but believe it or not actually record. Chicago has some of the top record companies and music studios on the magnificent mile in downtown Chicago. Many influences come right from downtown Chicago like Sarah Vaughn, Herbie Hancock and Buddy Guy. From a Hip-Hop perspective we were always quick to pay homage to those doing their thing such as Twister, Lupe Fiasco, Crucial Conflict, Kanye and Common of course. Yet musically there was more of an underground pulse going through the city that bore a great deal of admiration from local hero’s such as Prime Meridan, The Molemen & greats like Ang 13. These local success stories inspired many of us to believe that we could do it too. There was always a heavy Jazz and rhythm + blues mix in the city it was hard to not be influenced by the scenes they created. Overall there were many of influences both in and out of the city that inspired many of us to do our thing.] 3. What are the key influences from your life in New York? {Of course with New York being the birthplace of hip hop, the musical influences from this region are countless. From the classic queens bridge battles to the unforgettable emcees like KRS1, Lauren Hill to ATCQ - New York birthed the style of what it meant to be quintessential hip hop. Growing up I listened to a lot of Slick Rick, Queen Latifah, Eric B & Rakim to later vibing to Brand Nubians, Black Moon, The Roots (Philly not really NY but still that same east coast vibe). New York emcees even the underground ones like Joel Ortiz and Maino showed emcees how to flex abs represent on the mic. It wasn’t just about bravado, you had to have bars for days and New York never forgot about that, never. ] 4. Why should a listener choose your music to add to their playlists? [There is a movement right now to diversify rap. The mumble rapper will always have his or her place however ppl are now asking, demanding substance- ppl are finally asking “where the bars at?” - My music has that in spades ♠️ I have a versatile style that appeals to both men and women so none of that I won’t listen to a female emcee bullsh*** - my music is real and speaks on real life subjects such as black on black crime and domestic violence. My intent is not to preach to ppl we have enough ppl doing that. I paint canvasses that ppl can audibly see, imagery that takes them to a moment, a scene or a place. Something that feels visceral, real and unrelenting so that the listener can truly walk the footsteps of the story that being told. From a battle rap perspective I’m always trying to push the envelope yet keep that classic hip hop cypher vibe which really embodies the style of hip hop I grew up with. ] 5. If your music could impact one social issue today, what would that be? [I would really want to make a difference in the minds of our people to believe more than what the system has programmed them to believe they can achieve. Some of our kids grow up in places where jail or death are rewards for them to cherish. We sometimes believe ppl when they tell us we ain’t nothing and we’ll never amount to anything so we risk our lives and futures to support our families not realizing the peril that waits for us. We believe that the only love we can receive is love from the streets only to look up one day to realize that was never love to begin with. It is my hope that my music can inspire our ppl to believe more than what we have been told and strive for more than what has been allotted to us. While we have been disenfranchised, abused, misled, miseducated and misinformed there is a way out. There is a way to rise above these limiting beliefs and manifest the future we want and deserve. Hopefully when ppl see my story, hear what I’ve been through to get where I am today they can know and believe that this success is possible for them as well, they just have to believe that they can achieve as well.]
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1. What's the origin of your moniker "Nina Creese?” St. Vincent
2. While your are writing a song or in production sessions, does the audio engineer in you ever clash with the creator in you? They work together harmoniously hand in hand. I do spend a lot of time on the mix because I want it to sound perfect! 3. What's your affiliation with Music Works NYC and Music Works Records? I am a business partner and Chief engineer at Music Works Studios, Co-founder of Music Works Productions and an artist on Music Works Records. 4. Who are some of your musical influences and why? Michael Jackson I love how he brought so many different people together with his music …. Brandy's voice, harmonies, harmonies, harmonies and her positioning as an artist. Neyo’s music touched my heart and made see colors for the first time while listening. 5. Elaborate on the concept of your song "It's Like Everytime." It's an intimate song designed to bring the listener into this experience of me trying to express to the person in the song that we should be together even though, life's circumstances say we are not right for each other "listening to reason, while my heart falling to pieces…”
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QUESTION: What is the origin of your name JoeeBilli?
ANSWER: The origin of my name is Josh Over Everything (JOEE) my gov name is Josh and one day I want to be a billionaire. QUESTION: You have worked with incredible artists like Casey Veggies, Tank, Nipsey Hussle, K Camp, Charlie Bereal, Lonny Bereal, and Skeme. Who is on your top 3 wish list to work with in the future? ANSWER: My top 3 would have to be Post Malone because everything he does goes platinum, I want Tank to let me produce a whole album, Then I would have to say Drake. I could retire with this line up lol. QUESTION: What would you say is your best creative attribute? Production, songwriting, melody, or concept? ANSWER: I've been blessed to be around amazing singers and creatives in their process of recording and writing songs from scratch, So I would say for me, creating melodies from scratch. I also pretty much produce myself and create the music, so that's a strong attribute as well. QUESTION: How did you become a CREATE.Digital Music client? And what convinced you that they were key in your next phase of creative content? ANSWER: I became apart of the CREATE.Digital Music family thanks to my long term mentor and manager Kenny Bereal. I knew it was the move for my content, when I talked to Pro on the phone, he had told me he checked me out online and liked what he saw, I think that was it for me, the fact that he checked me out and wasn't just talking about business. At any point I need guidance CREATE.Digital Music's team is fast and very helpful. QUESTION: Name one problem that bothers you about the current state of music and what your solution contribution to the solution is. ANSWER: I don't have a problem with the state of music right now, it can be over saturated but in the end at this time now, if you have dope music you can break! Literally overnight that's magic. That's what I'm hoping to do myself.
New Single "ON THE ROAD" featuring Vory
Available Now Amilcar "PRO" Welton (@createdigmanpub) Founder of CREATE.Digital Music and Creative Director for "Unprecedented"
In this human experience, we all have a certain vulnerability and balance of strength that walks the thin line between a deep negative spiral or a positive evolutionary rise when met with life's challenges. The CharlesInCharge (@cinchargemusic) single and visual "Unprecedented" translate that mental and emotional state accurately from the male perspective, although all genders can relate. In some cases, even before you ever clearly express your thoughts and feelings to the individual(s) involved, you unwillingly have a conversation with yourself. This is one of the most difficult tasks when attempting to heal a situation. Knowing that others have these same experiences and survive the growth is a powerful, yet subtle, message to translate musically. For the album series, "Unprecedented," was appropriately selected by CharlesInCharge as the opening song of the first installment. For me, the vibe eases you into an open mindset, explores multiple emotions, and introduces you to the musical abilities of CharlesInCharge and his collaborators. CREDITS VIDEO Directed by CharlesInCharge Cinematography by Cody Ellingham Creative Direction by Amilcar Welton SONG Un·prec·e·dent·ed Feat. J. Isaac Written By: Charles L. Coleman II, J. Isaac Moore, Amilcar Welton, Bernard Edwards Produced By: CharlesInCharge Co-Produced By: Focus Mixed & Mastered By: Koen Heldens ©2017 CharlesInChargeMusic Distributed by CREATE.Digital Music www.CreateDigitialMusicDistribution.com Amilcar "PRO" Welton (@createdigmanpub) Founder of CREATE.Digital Music and Director for "King's Ransom" One of the most difficult tasks in this business, as creative executive, is to assist a creator in delivering their message that is based heavily on their own life, to a mass audience. As an artist, producer, songwriter, and executive, CharlesInCharge (@cinchargemusic) is creative, detailed, and intentional in the execution of his vision. That being said, being designated as the creative director (a.k.a. A&R) for the song "King's Ransom" and the director of the visual experience, I had to equal or surpass his passion and vision for the message. You can image how stressful, sensitive, humbling, and honorable this task was. My advantage was that I was present to watch him birth this powerful idea and begin to formulate what it's existence would be. My approach from day 0 was to allow the organics of the creative process musically and visually to grow without obstacles, but enhance it with intentional creative and business purpose. Without the professionalism, belief, and creativity of our collaborators, this important content would have fallen into the file with the thousands of poorly executed songs and videos who's messages were meant to touch the core of human emotional evolution. The conversations that this content generates, while still entertaining, will help it exist in relevance for an extended time period, for CharlesInCharge, his family, fans, our impacted communities, and for Hip-Hop culture. What started as an open letter to his children will end as a legacy. CREDITS
"Kings Ransom" feat. J Isaac from the album "Un·prec·e·dent·ed" Performed by CharlesInCharge VIDEO Directed by Amilcar "PRO" Welton Co-Directed and Editing by Michael Moss SONG (Charles L. Coleman II (ASCAP), Amilcar C. Welton (ASCAP), Jason Isaac Moore (BMI), Bernard Edwards (SESAC), Ronnie A. Scott Jr.(ASCAP), Brooke Jean (BMI), Irina Perez (BMI), Sean Carter (ASCAP) Produced by CharlesInCharge Co-Produced by Focus... Additional Keys By Ronnie Scott Additional Vocals by Minx Poetry by Brook Jean Vocal Production by CharlesInCharge and J. Isaac
Interview by Steven Contreras | Client Experience Rep | CREATE.Digital Music
Thank you for taking the time to sit down and talk to with me and our audience Craig. I really appreciate it. How about you tell everyone where you're from originally?
Craig: No problem, I'm from Philly, South Philadelphia, Tasker projects specifically. It’s a real rough place, pretty dangerous. I was born and raised out there till about 17 when I moved out but I still hung out there. Did growing up in Tasker have a major influence on your music? Craig: Yeah, Definitely. You see it more in my unreleased music but a lot of my stories are true. The subject matter that I talk on are all Glances at experiences I have literally seen or was there when it happened. It was my everyday reality. To a person who didn’t grow up in that type of environment it may seem abnormal or crazy but to someone who has been immersed in it, it’s just the norm. How do you think growing up in that environment affected your overall life? Craig: I’m not mad I grew up there because it helped shape me in positive ways as well. I feel like I have a good balance opposed to someone who is sheltered or their only knowledge has been sucked out from a book. As where I have a blend of street smart and actual intellectual properties that you need every day too. I feel I’m a fair medium of both. Who would you say your biggest musical Influences are? Craig: Number one is definitely God. G-O-D... but I really listen to everything. I can’t say one particular person influenced me most because I feel I’ve taken bits and pieces from everyone. If I had to pick one artist I would Kanye and Big Sean, mainly because people have told me that I sound like them the most. I would also throw in Part Next Door. I want to talk about your newest single “Trampolines." What is the theme of the song? Craig: I just wanted to have fun. A lot of my music touches on politics, social issues or something deep so I wanted to get away from that. It just kind of happened to be honest. I already had my verses written out and on my way to the studio and I was just freestyling the hook and out of nowhere “Trampoline” kept popping in my head over and over. As I was working on the hook the “Flyer than a 747, doing 120 in a 745” came in my head and then I really liked the number scheme so I continued with the “32 shots loaded in this mac11” and was like boom there’s the hook. I am looking at your cover Art for “Trampolines” is that a giraffe? Who or what is that? Craig: Yeah ha ha that’s my Mascot. My nickname on stage is “Mr. Superb”, I go by my government, Craig Myers, but that’s my nickname. So the giraffe is called “Little Superb” because he’s derived from me. How did that concept come about? Craig: The image of the mascot came from a picture of me at one of my shows from a while back. Literally I was wearing the same thing, I had on some nerdy Gucci glasses, a cardigan, a bow tie, some hi top Barkley's, skinny jeans like that’s me! Ha Ha. Why a Giraffe though? lol Craig: It came from from me wanting to embrace my uniqueness, individuality and just being different so I wanted to claim and own that. I can't fit in because I’m always going to stand out. Just like if you try to put a giraffe anywhere and try to hide it, it’s always gone stand out, its not going to fit in, it’s always going to stand out. In this music game you want to stand out, you don't want to blend in with everyone else. What's the next step or project for Craig Myers? Craig: I’m going to release another single called “Holy Matrimony” The best way to describe it is like a Trap wedding song. I’m steadily trying to put out singles though. I plan to release an additional five to seven songs before the year-ends and just carry that energy and consistency into 2018.
“Men are Made great by one thing and one thing only the relentless pursuit of a better world. The great men don’t give up that pursuit, they don’t know how. That is what makes them invincible”. The above statement comes from the introduction of “They Don’t Wanna Know”, the most recent single from Jarred Illiad. I was blessed with the opportunity to interview Jarred along with Mod and Voris Forte, who are featured on the audio offering known as "TDWK." Jarred, 'What was the meaning behind the phase after each verse when you say, " You can say you live, but you not Bruh, I can see it in your eyes you ain't been there before, recognize never lies we spit, this is pure uncut, we them genius' Jarred: The meaning in the phrase speaks to those in the rap game, hell, life; that claim that they’re, “live”, claim that they’ve been somewhere, claim they got all this status but really haven’t been anywhere. You can tell by speaking to a person, artist that’s been places….I'm talking about beyond their own block. Artists that have spent time over in international waters been in other cultures, seen REAL money beyond the chains and the Bentleys, etc. I can see in there eyes that the stories they have can’t come close to where I've been, even before getting a deal, or having real money. We don’t have to lie about these experiences because the stories are all true, uncut and raw. This question stems from Mod’s verse, ”Money comes with problems some of y'all can't deal with it” I feel this is a really important message for the audience. Jarred, What was your mindset and mission going in while creating this track? Jarred Illiad: When Killa BeatzSoG hit me with the track, the Wanna Know theme came rather quickly because of the melody, with any track music etc., I let it hit me and carry it out from there. I didn’t have the mindset of creating a tracked called "They Don't Wanna Know." The beat allowed for the idea to be birthed. How did you come to collaborate with Jarred Illiad? And What was your initial feeling once you heard the instrumental and message behind this record? Mod: We met years ago through a mutual friend. I started sending him beats I made and we've been collaborating ever since. My initial feeling was "who don't want to know?" Lol. But seriously, the beat is full of this melodic energy that tells a story in itself. And I knew I had a few tales of my life that could easily surf on that wave. This question is for Vortis Forte, In the beginning of the record there is a sample talking about great men, what does it mean to be a great man in your eyes. Vortis Forte: To be a great man in my eyes, means various principalities. But overall you have to provide for your family and lead by example! Save The World & It's Children, Until Then, We Real Men In This Solar System... Speaking of the intro, Jarred, Who picked the beginning sample and what were the reasons behind it? I picked the beginning sample because the composition is comprised of great men with a purpose to change their surroundings and to uplift others….great men who have been in the trenches trying to reach that goal to do this for the greater good, do this so we can have enough capital to start change the global climate on a real level…..”the pursuit of a better world."   For up and coming artists, if you could give any financial advice to the new generation of creatives, what would it be? Mod:Live life and enjoy it but don't spend what you don't have. Invest in yours.
Mod, In the beginning of your verse you recall a night where you were “clutching on a 1/5th fall in the bathroom while I take a sh*t” is that a metaphor or did that really happen? Mod: That really happened. If people heard all your struggles and your life what would they say? Mod: They would ask how I make it look so easy. Jarred, What was it like reflecting on your spiritual life in the song, stating you’re “stuck in the middle between spiritual and secular”. That’s been my whole life, hence the name of the album, The Mind SPLITS….Ive always had to balance the streets and the church, survival didn’t come unless you knew how to survive in the streets and life wasn’t given and cherished without having, “God” first…so im stuck in the middle. I’ve had to hustle in order to survive at times…..did things that I wasn’t proud of, and did things that God and The Christ would be ashamed of but that’s the reality we live in now-a-days. Im blessed because God always kept me in spite of….that's the meaning of Grace. That’s deep, it only makes me that much more excited for you to drop the album! Next question, Voris, In this song you clearly state ”These people ain’t listening because they don’t wanna know.” What exactly do you feel scares people about your message? What makes them not want to face reality? Voris Forte:It's not my message the people are scared of; It's facing the harsh realities that are in front of them in which I explain through my music and experiences in relation. What about the line ”Raiding these rumors, we are speaking the facts”. Truth, is a huge element in this record, why is the truth so important to you in these current days of hip-hop. Voris Forte: Correction, I actually say "Spreading these Rumors." We as artist carry huge influence over a wide range of people. So speaking Truth 2 Power is most important living in the days where right is wrong and wrong seems right! “They don’t wanna know where your people be, they just wanna know where the fxck you at”. This is a pretty big line for me, could you please give us your personal insight and reasoning for this verse. Voris Forte: The focus lies on the median. What is your flow, through this Universe? Will you leave an imprint or just be another individual with a lost cause. The Time Is Now* Voris, Is there anything in the works people should keep their eye out for from you? Yes, most definitely! I have the 3rd series of my project Solar System Part III coming out this Fall as well as multiple events/showcases titled "#WhatIsYourForte?" In conclusion, contact me on any social media platform @VorisForte to receive some new gear from my clothing line, brand & project "Compton UniverseCity," Enroll While Society Last! Jarred , Is “They Don't Wanna Know” part of a future project? Would you say it sets the tone for the project? Yes indeed, Wanna is the second single off of the Mind SPLITS Album and it has definitely set the tone for what’s to come….every composition on this album will have a “wow” factor and this record fits right into that element. Lastly, where can our readers find you on social media? Jarred: All social media all music on all retailers can be found @jarredilliad Mod:You can find me on all social media platforms @modbpt Voris Forte: Any social media platform @VorisForte I really would like to say thank you to Jarred Illiad, Mod and Voris Forte for this opportunity to get some insight into “They Don’t Wanna know." Available now on all digital music retailers via Black Jahpeto and distributed by CREATE Digital. Music - Steven Contreras / CREATE.Digital Music / Client Experience Rep 
As he completes his debut album, music producer, artist, songwriter, and musician, CharlesInCharge, leaked a record, "S=TC2," which did not make the album. We took this as an opportunity to gain insight on his creative mindset.
1. S=TC2 What exactly does this title represent? Sexiness equals Thickness and Confidence Squared. It is my personal math for most of what drives sexiness in my opinion. 2. Is there anyone who inspired or helped the creation of this record? I was in the lab on some mixtape-able hip hop sample 90's R&B late night ish. My wife came down to say good night and flipped the whole mood into a song with the coldest walk away in just a t shirt attire. The rest is history. 3. The cover art for this record states "Confidence is the sexiest thing a woman can wear". In your opinion, what is the ultimate display of confidence? There are many ways to display confidence. My ultimate or favorite is when someone is unique in spite of what everyone thinks. Following is not a part of her vocabulary. She got her own #444 mentality. 4. If you could have a listener take anything away from S=TC2 what would it be? Come as you are, love who you are, be who you, cause we rock with who we are. 5. "I told my momma, I might have met someone to pull me out the streets" What is that one undeniable factor that can have that effect on someone to change their life to dramatically? It was time for me to grow up. Every man faces this "update" at some point in his life. Some of us are just clicking "later" like the update on the OS for your phone. I just chose to accept mine, and my life has been a #cheatcode ever since. Real Spit. Steps ordered, Family quartered with money to afford it. 6. This is a really strong record, why did you decide to Leak the song and not leave it for the album? Frankly, sampling is an expensive process. It's like building your house on top of someone else's house. They determine if you can and what the price is. Creatively, I felt like this was one I needed to share with my audience, so I just shared the record once it was cut. It was more about the message than the money. So releasing it for free and promotional purposes was not an issue. Interview by Steven Contreras Client Experience Rep CREATE.Digital Music |
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