Get to know violinist Richmond Punch
How long have you been doing what you’re doing and how did you get started in the first place?
I am been in entertainment for about 20 years. It was Dallas Public Schools that changed my life giving me a violin. The Dallas Symphony’s Young Strings trained me.
Who were the first influences on your music and style?
High School was where owned my first cds. I remember it like yesterday: Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington and Branford Marsalis with his Bloomington Trio.
In your opinion who is the most influential and successful artist in your genre today and why?
Kendrick Lamar, Drake, Jean Luc Ponty, Beyonce. Because they are really not all one singular genre. That’s the key to their success.
What aspect of the music making process excites you most, and what aspect discourages you the most?
I think like a songwriter and hope to write many songs for vocalists as well as scoring for film. This is most exciting. Discouraging, not at all
In your experience thus far, what is the best piece of advice in this business you actually followed? And one you didn’t follow, but now know for sure that you should have?
Keep life organized the best you can. A plan is the first step but a schedule is even better. I have the plan down but my wife schedules it lol.
Which ingredient do you think is most essential in making your sound and style the way it is?
I listen to tons of vocalists and instrumentalists. Sound wise I play a 5 String Yamaha Violin and love Boss effects. I really feel I have found my sound although there is always room to evolve.
What single are you currently pushing and what will you be dropping next?
3 new singles from my upcoming EP “Back that Violin Up” Taste, Mother’s Love and Back That Violin Up.
What can fans expect from you in the future and where can they stay up to date on your movement?
Fans should join my group page Flavors of America on Facebook. Also add @ViolinRichmond. My website and products can be found at GetPunched.net
Chicago’s Capo J Emerges On The Scene
The current indie rap scene teems with more life than ever before. Long marked for sucess hailing from southside Chicago Capo J is ready to make a serious impact in the urban music world! He discovered his love of hip hop at a young age while living with his grandmother in Rochester, New York in high school.
By the age of 19 he started recording music but as life threw him serious punches he wasn’t able to stick with it. Years later he returned from a long hiatus focused and determined to make a name for himself. Capo overcame many road blocks pursueing music until 2017 when he decided that it was time to finally jump back in and hit it hard.
Capo has a raw, authentic sound, full of charisma which earned him the opportunity to open for numerous big name acts. It is impressive that with such a limited time in the industry he has worked with some real heavy hitters like:
Dj M-80
G.dep(Bad Boy)
Black Rob(Bad Boy)
Trae Tha Truth(Grand Hustle)
AZ(Quiet Money)
Trife Diesel(Tmf/Wu-Tang)
Sunn.y.(SoSo Def)
Benny The Butcher(Griselda/Shady Aftermath)
Chris Rivers(Big Puns Son)
That is just to name a few. Mobbed Up Inc a full service entertainment company has taken Capo J and DJ m80 into their camp after recognizing their talent. DJ m80 is their in house rapper/engineer/DJ. Capo J and Dj m80 have the perfect fusion of talent. Look to see and hear and lot from these 2 hard hittin talents!
Producer Philonius Phunk and emcee A.O. Lyrical have joined forces to collaborate on a banger
Arabb Luciano & Rick Ross Drop New Joint “Don’t Understand”
In a world of cookie cutter rappers and formulated music, Chicago’s Arabb Luciano is a symbol of hip hops purest form. His first single “Don’t Understand” featuring Rick Ross is making serious noise nationwide.
Crescent Music Group is the collaboration between MMG and Arabb’s record label Crescent Records, Arabb is one of three founders of Crescent Records the other two co-founders are his brother Ayman Baker & his cousin Tamer Refaie who are also his managers and executive producers on the music video “Don’t Understand” ft. Rick Ross. They have been a big part of his success, the three of them put their skills together to create a hit song and get the attention of Rick Ross the CEO of MMG. They had him fly out to Chicago exactly a week after hearing his song and recording his verse on it. Cresent Records is proud to announce their partnership with Mobbed Up Inc and Taco Boy on current as well as future projects.
Arabb’s magnetic appeal is fused with street cred and authentic raw talent. Arabb has satisfied the ears of discerning music fans with his gritty, hard-hittin flow and charismatic approach. This is an artist with the work ethic of a seasoned industry vet, full of raw energy and talent determined to win. Maybe its the fact the city he’s from produces tough hearted individuals whose dreams exceed their expectations.
Arabb Luciano is certainly setting the bar high for other artists and is predicted to become a very influential force in the urban music world.
Stay up to date with his movement:
Twitter: therealarabb
Instagram: therealarabb
Facebook: arabbluciano
Latino Changing the Game Papah Soljah Trouble Town Texas
Supastars magazine went to Trouble Town Texas and found another up coming artist Papah Soljah what’s good with you?Im good sir jus keeping everything movin not staying stagnant its a blessing to be apart of what u got goin on here💯First off how did you come up with the name Papah Soljah?Ok first off everyone thinks its pronounced “papa” its pronounced “paper” i jus spell it that way but it came from me n my big brother one day we jus made a name for what we represent we stand on morals n princaples its deeper than anyone will ever know Its a family its not a gangComing up in Temple Texas how was it and what made you choose to be in the rapgame?It was aright i can say it wasnt the worse my mom made the best out of every situation for us i brought my own troubles,and i went thru somthin on my own when i was mabye 13 goin on 14 it made my way of thinking change and i saw success in telling my story with rappingWas it hard for you wanting to get into the rapgame being a Latino rapper coming out of Temple Texas?They tend to underestimate my color but im putting on for the Latino culture in the rap industry i gotta make a name for us.Who would you say influenced you musically getting into the rap game???Kevin gates influenced me bwa (breadwinnersaccosiation) is prolly the only label id sign too or atlantic mabye other than that im goin out independent.I hear it’s a lot of police brutality and racial profiling in Temple Texas have you ever became a victims of any of this???no sir i dont come in contact with police and if i do from traffic stops then i respect them n let them get out the way they always have the upper hand so there no point resisting anythingStreet life or music life was it a hard decision to make??.yes mentally n physicaly cuz u have to have money to survive n it takes patience with this music stuff u gotta stay down .i have no doubt ill be the biggest mexican rapper in the world within a year or two tho i believe in manifestation n speaking things into existence and thats the key too my successHow was it working with Cory M Photos on your video Steppin???It was great i really fw dude man that’s fam but yea we set that up hes the best out texas forsure and we have alot more work coming.How did you come up with the song Steppin?The last verse was written when i was 13 goin on 14 prolly,the rest was recent work i had stored away i put it all ina pot n broke my wrist.When you in the lab working what is it that puts you in that zone to do what you do on the mic?All i need is my god sir, when i step in the booth somthing comes over me its like im not here anymore might sound weird but thats jus wat it is i put my soul into ever track.Are there any other Latino rappers in Temple Texas we need to look out for?Not that i know of i dont look at nothing from the city i jus worry about myself im a introvert bad .Any new projects you working on?I got my first mixtape ever coming out soon dont have a name but it will be something to look out for forsure.If you could get a feature from any artist who would it be and why?Kevin gates i dont care for any other feature. Ill have wat i want if i get that one.Is it hard in Temple Texas to get to exposure from the major music industry?Yes its very hard feels like were left out a lil but thats where i come in i will be the person to put my city on the map shit i aready did prolly💯What’s your thoughts on Yella Beezy getting shot is the hate that bad in Temple Texas?Every action theres a reaction to everything n life yella beezy knew wat he did to deserve that but that made em a better person that he got through it n survived. Godbless em.What’s your thoughts on South Park Mexican from Dope House Records dropping a album from the penitentiary?I liked south park mexican when i was younger and my dad was locked up with his brother but im the new face of this latino rap game godbless em and his family wish em the best all respect to him.Do you prefer lean or the green?Neither i prefer to keep a sober mind anything that alters the mind isnt really good i use to love me som drank n shit tho.If you had to choose between getting a record deal and selling out or struggling staying independent which would you choose and why?I would jus stay independent if anything aint no selling out or nothing like that but when i said “illuminati come n get me” i meant that n since ive said it my lifes changed .Where do you see yourself in 2 years??In a mansion on a secluded island drinking somthing i cannot pronounce with my family .Do you have any social media sites like Instagram Snapchat Youtube or Facebook?Yessir youtube instagram facebook jus type papah soljah.If someone wants to book you for a show or feature who do they contact?If someone needs me for ANYTHING hml on any of my social medias ill always respond .Any last words or shout outs?Papah soljahs will not lay down for any disrepect we stand on all 10 in any situation nothing but solid,stiff, folks round me no peons i wanna give a shoutout to my lil bro victor molina ,my big bro tristan Collins free u boy ,my momma, and last but not least my woman thats holdin me down thru the thick and thin mane godbless and take care yall gona see me at the top sooner than later. Allahu akbar .Interview by TreDuBB Editor and Boss Supastarsmag
Getting To Know International Artist Gabbi Music
- What drew you to the music industry?
- I have been doing music whole my life. I started to play violin when I was 4 years old and music became a big part of my life since then.
- Who are you inspired by?
- I prefer to say what, cause I feel that I have so much to say and express. That’s kind of my own feeling to write, play and sing my emotions out. Of course many artists are good example, but I want to do my own thing.
- Please explain your creative process
- I start with lyrics, just writing down feelings, emotions, things that I see around me, then I arrange chords and the melody is the last part. Sometimes some melody comes to my mind and everything starts from there. It’s nice to have company when creating something new so we can share feelings and make everything working great.
- What’s an average day like for you?
- Well just now I’m working as a teacher in elementary school so big part of my day goes there. As a single parent I have also many other responsibilities, but music is always my passion, so I try to sing, play and create as much as possible.
- Is there a hidden meaning in any of your music?
- Well in some songs you can find lyrics that tell the story where could be hidden some things for certain people. They’ll know those signs. 😉
- Do you collaborate with others? What is that process?
- Yes of course, that’s very big part of the process, you’ll get new ideas or improvements that you maybe didn’t notice by yourself. The process depends about the situation and is different every time.
- Please discuss how you interact with and respond to fans
- Social media is a very important way to get in touch with people. I get many messages on Instagram and Facebook and try to answer them all. Also people come to talk to me in the street or after gigs.
- What is your favorite part about this line of work? Your least favorite? Why?
- I love all of this <3 Sometimes when work is in the middle and I don’t get in done, it bothers me. Just then collaboration with other musicians is very important.
- Have you ever dealt with performance anxiety?
- Oh yes, many times. But I think it’s part of the process. You get adrenaline and then you have the right drive to do your best at the stage.
- Tell me about your favorite performance venues
- I like quite small places where audience is close. The feeling is really intimate and you can sense people’s reactions very well.
- What advice would you have for someone wanting to follow in your footsteps?
- Find your passion and then practice, practice and practice. Collaborate with other musicians and follow your heart. Don’t you never ever give up on you dreams! Love you all!
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