Part Two of the Interview with beatmaker Mel (AKA Lova J.): Mel talks about getting signed and also gives helpful tips to up and coming Beatmakers on house to increase clientele.

This is Part Two (of 3) of the Carolina Inquirer interview with beatmaker/ songwriter and singer Mel (aka Lova J.). In this part of the interview Mel talks about the events that lead to him being signed as an in house producer to record label and digital distribution company T.P.O.F. Records. He also gives advice to up and coming producers on what avenues to take to get noticed by the labels, and which social networking sites are the best for drawing in more clients. Mel also talks about the single "If I Only Had One Wish" that he released under his R&B singer alias Lova J.

Interview with Orangeburg, SC based beatmaker and songwriter Mel (aka Lova J.)

This is a Carolina Inquirer exclusive one on one interview with Orangeburg, South Carolina based beatmaker/ singer/ songwriter Mel AKA Lova J. Mel recently signed a deal with Independent Record Label and Digital Distribution Company T.P.O.F. (The Price of Freedom) Records. In this interview Mel talks about his beats, the music and entertainment scene down in Orangeburg, SC, gives beatmaking tips for producers that use Fruity Loops software, getting inspiration from 3 6 Mafia, wanting to work with Busta Rhymes, and more!




If you would like to contact Mel for some beats, or want more information on this artist/ songwriter/ producer just e-mail us at TheCarolinaInquirer@yahoo.com

More Updates on Salute to The Streetz on Wikipedia

Get more information, updates and news as it unfolds on the collaboration album Salute to the Streetz starring Young Buck & Savion Saddam on it's official Wikipedia page here at this link  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salute_To_The_Streetz

New Music Carolina Music: Crown Caesar "Diesel"

The Brand New Club Banger From

 

Crown Caesar

"Diesel"

**Representing Fuquay Varina, NC**

Click The Link Below To Download

The Hot New Single From NC's Own

Crown Caesar

"Diesel"

(Clean and Dirty Versions)

https://rcpt.yousendit.com/1242091436/7e1746d440aaf31f0c588d5c0f52664c

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CHECK OUT THE EXCLUSIVE VIDEO TEASER FOR

"DIESEL"

Official Video Coming Soon!

For More Info Contact:

BLACKLISTDIGITAL@GMAIL.COM

Twitter: @CROWNCAESAR

 

Dirty Dave featuring Mercy "I Got A Sack"

The Brand New Street Banger From

Dirty Dave

Ft. Mercy

"I Got A Sack"

**Representing Charleston, SC**

 Click The Link Below To Download

The Hot New Single From SC's Own

Dirty Dave

Ft. Mercy

"I Got A Sack"

(Clean & Dirty Versions)

https://rcpt.yousendit.com/1354213502/06ce51d549a734de3a5617bf2beb288d

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For More Info Contact:

dirtydavedaflyguy@gmail.com

Twitter: @DAVEDAFLYGUY

Mr. 704 "Fast Cars"

The Brand New Street Banger From

Mr. 704

"Fast Cars"

**Representing Charlotte, NC**

 Click The Link Below To Download

The Hot New Single From NC's Own

Mr. 704

"Fast Cars"

(Clean, Dirty and Instrumental Versions)

https://rcpt.yousendit.com/1367699104/8d608d163dce1e8b9c09c25476c5150c

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For More Info Contact:

FIECEO@GMAIL.COM 

347-297-1112

Twitter: @THEREALMR704

KON Sci of Mindsone featured in Boom Bap Renaissance

Recently Wilmington, NC based emcee/producer and Soul Spazm recording artist KON Sci of the group Mindsone was featured in Boom Bap Renaissance.  Find out all about it in the links below.

 

 

 

Boom Bap Renaissance Interview with KON Sci of Mindsone Part One

http://www.boombaprenaissance.blogspot.com/2012/01/kon-sci-of-mindsone-interview-pt-1.html

 

Boom Bap Renaissance Interview with KON Sci of Mindsone Part Two

http://www.boombaprenaissance.blogspot.com/2012/02/kon-sci-of-mindsone-interview-pt-2.html

 

Boom Bap Renaissance Interview with KON Sci of Mindsone Part Three

http://www.boombaprenaissance.blogspot.com/2012/02/kon-sci-of-mindsone-interview-pt-3.html

 

Boom Bap Renaissance Interview with KON Sci of Mindsone Part Four

http://www.boombaprenaissance.blogspot.com/2012/02/kon-sci-of-mindsone-interview-pt-4.html

Yatta Da Kaptain & Slick Da Prince featuring Freeway "On The Freeway"

Check out this certified banger starring another Freeway collaboration with a North Carolina based recording artist. The name of the song is titled "On The Freeway" and it features verses from North Carolina's Yatta Da Kaptain, Slick Da Prince and Freeway of course. Listen to the song embedded in the video above and post your comments below.

Think Outside The CD Case

 
Peace Everybody,

Last night was Monday night, which means once again it was open mic night out here in my adopted city of Charlotte NC.  Dozens of local artists hit the stage to perform and push their brand of hip hop/rap to the audience.  One thing I notice was that everybody had the same formula for trying to get their music heard: HANDING OUT THEIR MUSIC FOR FREE.  During the course of the night, I must have received a dozen CD's packaged in a plastic sleeve with a cover on the front, and like most people who attend these events and receive these free CD's, I never take the time to listen to them.  I could be missing out. Who knows?! There's a saying that goes: "The truth is generally seen and rarely heard". With that being said, my advice to some of you independent local artists is to create free visuals (i.e DVD) to hand out to the audience. In my opinion, a DVD has more value than a CD.  Creating a DVD allows the viewer to buy into the artist's character and personality.  It allows the viewer to get a closer look at the artist and get a better understanding of the artist's overall message.  Most of the people in the audience would rather watch your DVD which would feature your music anyway, than to listen to your CD, which they will probably end up only quickly skimming through or not listen to it at all.  If there are 40 individual acts performing at a venue and 39 of them are giving out their free CD, you make sure that you are the act that is giving out your FREE DVD.  At least with your DVD, which would probably feature show, music videos and studio out takes, you'll have a better chance of being seen and heard. THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX!

-Mutha F'er

Brice featuring Freeway "Now What"

Check out the official video "Now What" starring Philadelphia's Freeway and rising North Carolina emcee Brice. The video was shot and directed by Mannie Mac and the song was produced by Luka. Check out the video above and post your comments below.

Mr. Boom Boom Bang "Fa Sure" REMIX

Mr. Boom Boom Bang has been making a lot of noise with the lead single from his popular street mixtape The Big Bang 2, now to keep the buzz going Mr. Boom Boom Bang has released the remix to indie street smash "Fa Sure"... a remix that will surely keep the D.J.s spinning his music in rotation for at least the first quarter of this month!



Need promotion for your single? E-mail The Giant Blast at TheGiantBlast@aol.com
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Chanell Ketchmore talks About her Forthcoming Album

Check out this video of Chanell Ketchmore talking about working on her forthcoming album with songs produced by J-Coleman. The Carolina Inquirer can't wait to hear it! Keep checking back her for additional updates on Chanell Ketchmore's music.

Princess formerly of Crime Mob collaborates with North Carolina's Yatta Da Kaptain for "Race City Kings"

Recently former Crime Mob member Princess Digital linked up with Yatta Da Kaptain and Slick Da Prince for the song "Race City Kings".  The song is featured on Yatta Da Kaptain's mixtape Falls Flowing Up Hard (the continuation of Slick Da Prince's mixtape Walking on Water)


You can download the song here at this link  http://www.mediafire.com/?cpy5fzf1ssefyfy



Want to hear more from Yatta Da Kaptain, then check out this song titled "Slow Down" which features another side of Yatta. The song is produced by Charlotte, NC based Boom Bap beatmaker J-Coleman.

New single from Saint Francis titled "Round We Go"

Listen to the latest single "Round We Go" featuring Safe Money from G Groove Entertainment and North Carolina based recording artist Saint Francis.

Saint Francis

"Round We Go"

Link:  http://www.mediafire.com/?7kn8021paaqqzyr

 

 

An All Real Interview with All Real Recording artist H-Bomb AKA Lava Boi

Recently the Carolina Inquirer caught up with rising North Carolina recording artist H-Bomb A.K.A. Lava Boi to discuss his projects, plans for the future and a closer look into who he is as an artist.  Read all about what he has to say in this interview.....

The Carolina Inquirer:  Where did you get the names "H-Bomb" and "Lavaboi"?
H-Bomb AKA Lava Boi:  I created the name H-BOMB...my last name starts with the letter H. and alot of people used to say HORNE you have some BOMB azz lines ..so i put it together H-BOMB...LAVABOI is another name that I call myself my flow is hot , hot like lava ,so there you have it LAVABOI.


How would you describe your music?
My music is fire.  Believe me when I say fire, it is hot!!


What type of beats bring out the best in what you do?
Deep baseline drives as well as drops ,That will bring out the best in me every time.


What projects are you currently pushing right now?
My first solo album H-BOMB AKA LAVABOI, my mixtapes H-BOMB LAVA FOR THA STREETS Vol.1, 2,and 3.  Singles from my album THE TAKEOVER, titled "I'M FIRE" AND "SHOW EM." Looking forward to working with my new label mates on ALL REAL RECORDS LLC. as well (be on the look out ).


Where can fans find your music?
You can find my music on I-tunes .com, Tunecore.com, ,tweetmysong.com, hbombakalavaboi@youtube.com and Manifest Disc.


What is one of your favorite songs that you've recorded?
"Show Em" would be my favorite song right now, because its me telling the world that my actions will speak louder than my words.  I'm a show em!


Who have you worked with in the past?
I have worked with former ROC A FELLA recording artist FREEWAY, SPECIAL K, D.R. UNIVERSAL, AKEVIOUS, SUPER LOVER C, NO QUESTION MUSIC GROUP, RETALIATION ENT. AND MANY OTHERS HERE IN THE CAROLINA AREA.


Who would you like to work with in the future?
JAY Z , EMINEM ,P. DIDDY,AND LIL WAYNE


Speaking of the future, what's next for H-Bomb?
WHATS NEXT?  THE ROAD . WE ARE GETTING READY
TO LET THE CAROLINAS KNOW WHO H-BOMB TRULY IS.
THA H-BOMB AKA LAVABOI TOUR .

Where do you see yourself as an artist in the next 5 years?
Among the best, and I mean the best that ever did it.  That is my goal.  To always strive for the best, always strive to be the best.  I want to continue to get my name out there as well as my record label All Real Records LLC.  I want the entire world to love and appreciate our music.  It's a Carolina Movement.   

Is there anything you would like to plug, any shout outs or anything?
I'd like for the readers of The Carolina Inquirer to stop by some of my sites and keep in touch with me.  ....HBOMBAKALAVABOI@FACEBOOK.COM, HBOMBAKALAVABOI@TWITTER.COM,
ALLREALRECS09@TWITTER.COM, HBOMBAKALAVABOI@YOUTUBE.COM.  Big ups to All Real Records, Pops, Snake Eyes, No Question Music Group, Kevan Glover, Mike Crowe, Ranson Jr High and North Meck High and everybody that loves and follows my music.  Thank you!
Thank you so much Carolina Inquirer for showing me mad love!

Savion Saddam & Young Buck "Spazz" featuring Ion Philly

New Banger From

Savion Saddam & Young Buck

"Spazz"

Featuring Ion Philly

**Representing Kinston, NC & Nashville, TN**

Click The Link Below To Download

The Hot New Single From NC's Own

Savion Saddam & Young Buck

"Spazz"

Featuring Ion Philly

(Dirty Version Only)

https://download.yousendit.com/M3BsWWVrNXZreEJqQThUQw

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For More Info Contact:

SAVIONSADDAM@GMAIL.COM

TWITTER: @SAVIONSADDAM

New Street Banger from M.O.S. titled "I Got That"

The Brand New Street Banger From

M.O.S

"I Got That"

Featuring Desibird & Revenue

**Representing Durham, NC**

Click The Link Below To Download

The Hot New Single From NC's Own

M.O.S

"I Got That"

Featuring Desibird & Revenue

(Dirty Version Only)

https://rcpt.yousendit.com/1333471580/1483095a1296d5c4fc25b5e74fd69926

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For More Info Contact:
MOS.YBE@GMAIL.COM

THEFACULTYENT@GMAIL.COM

TWITTER: @MO_YBE

King Carter "Me & You"

The Brand New Lovers Anthem From

KING CARTER

Featuring A. MITCH

"ME & YOU"

**Representing Charlotte, NC**

Click The Link Below To Download

The Hot New Single From NC's Own

King Carter

Featuring A. Mitch

"Me & You"

(Main Version)

https://rcpt.yousendit.com/1334048106/64e3deb32b52723c65219aaa2610638e

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CLICK THE IMAGE BELOW TO SEE

THE BRAND NEW VIDEO FOR

"ME & YOU"

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For More Info Contact:

TWITTER: @KINGCARTERNC

DJ CHUCK T

DJCHUCKT@AOL.COM

ALT: KINGCARTERMUSIC@GMAIL.COM

New Club Banger from Ben Frank "Bout My Bidness"

 New Club Banger From

Ben Frank

"Bout My Bidness"

Produced By Bobby Kritical

**Representing Columbia, SC**

Click The Link Below To Download

The Hot New Single From SC's Own

Ben Frank

"Bout My Bidness"

Produced By Bobby Kritical

(Dirty Version Only)

https://rcpt.yousendit.com/1340728428/80c65b9a3306b36e1a715f5e2b6a4dab

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ABOUT BEN FRANK

KNOWN IN THE CAROLINA'S AS THE JACK OF ALL TRADES BEN FRANK aka BEN FREEZY, HAS BEEN REPPIN THE SOUTH IN A MAJOR WAY!!!! FROM BECOMING A CELEBRITY IN JAPAN TO A CELEBRITY IN THESE CITY STREETS, BEN FRANK GIVES THE PERFECT MEANING OF "THE WORLD IS LOOKING 4 BEN FRANKS, IM IN YOUR POCKETS"... BEN FRANK HAS PRODUCED, SINGED HOOKS, AND RAPPED ON ALOT OF WELL KNOWN MAINTREAM ARTIST AS WELL AS LOCAL, HIS WORK ETHICS PLAYS A TREMENDOUS ROLE IS THIS MUSIC INDUSTRY...WITH LOCAL RADIO SUPPORT IN THE CAROLINA'S HE REACHES OUT IN OTHER AREAS IN SEARCH OF MORE SUPPORT TO SHOW OTHERS BACK AT HOME, HOW TO UNITE AND WORK TOGETHER WITHOUT EVERYONE TRYING TO BE 1!!!!!!!!! BEN FRANK HAS PERFORMED SHOWS WITH ARTIST SUCH AS, THE YOUNG BLOODS, FRANCHIZE BOYZ, YO GOTTI, GERRILLA BLACK, BOYZ -N- DA HOOD, T.I, JUEVENILE,PASTOR TROY,BEEN ON THE UNDERGROUND TALENT MART (UPN) 106TH & PARK, BET LIVE (W/ JOHN SALLEY) AND SUCCESSFULLY DONE MIXTAPES WITH THE LEGION OF DOOM DJ'S, HITTMENN DJ'S, & FUTURE STAR DJ'S WHICH ALL MIXTAPES BECAME 1 VOTED ON www.mixtapecompound.net.. BEN FRANK IS MORE THAN AN ARTIST, HE'S A CREATOR AND A HUSTLER AT HEART, WHEN HES NOT EXPRESSING HIS MUSICAL TALENTS, HE'S PROMOTING HIS OWN PARTIES, OR PRODUCING INDIE ARTIST, AND THAT SEPARATES THE GO GETTERS FROM THE HAND ME DOWNS....... HUSTLA SALUTE'
(check out his myspace page @ www.myspace.com/benfrankdathustleboy , www.myspace.com/flavjavu, www.google.com/benfrank or hustleboyinc
.youtube.com/100santiago1, www.datpiff.com/hustleboymuzik,www.google.com/hustleboy

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For More Info Contact:

hustleboyinc@hotmail.com

803-926-0615

The Ketchmore Kids Organization Gives Back to the Community

Back around Christmas time of 2011 the Ketchmore Kids organized it's 7th annual Christmas Toy Drive in Charlotte, NC to raise money and gifts for children in underprivileged families for the holiday season.  There were also games, and activities for the children as well as live performances from local recording artists.   Although it is now February 2012 you can now go back and see video footage from the event at these embedded links below.


The Ketchmore Kids Toy Drive Video Part One
This video contains footage from the Ketchmore Kids Christmas Toy Drive Charity Event in Charlotte, NC held in Front of Master Kutz Beauty and Barber Shop. Take a look at all the people that came to help out at the event and show support, legendary hip hop recording artist Special Ed, founder of Ketchmore Kids Chanell Ketchmore, sponsors Rent A Me U.S.A., and Jarritos, Fly Ty of 92.7, Space, Gang of One, Sharon/ Life of D.N.E., Big Redd, S.E.E., Kimberly Edmonds of Y Squared Management, DJ Whoota, Empress Journee, Lexxi Saga, Men Who Care Global, Ka-Zar Entertainment, WPEG Power 98, and more!


This is part two of the Ketchmore Kids Christmas Toy Drive Video. This part features performances from the artists such as Ridiculous Kiddz, Jada Marie, Gee T., Lexxi Saga and more people talking about the event. For more information go to http://www.ketchmorekids.org


Royal T. performs at the Ketchmore Kids Christmas Toy Drive. Royal T. also talks about why he enjoys giving back to the community and his own organization "Be You".


Jada Marie ("Hate Diet") lights up the stage as she performs Christmas songs for the audience at the Ketchmore Kids Toy Drive Charity Event in Charlotte, NC.


Fly Ty of My 92.7 supports Ketchmore Kids and gives back to the community.


The Carolina Inquirer gets an exclusive one on one interview with Gee T. of Humble Nation during the Ketchmore Kids Christmas Toy Drive event.


The Carolina Inquirer interviews up and coming rapper Lexxi Saga about her music, her influences and why she enjoys helping out and giving back to the community.


This is The Carolina Inquirer interview with artist/mogul Sir Fame. Sir Fame talks about all his forthcoming projects and what keeps him coming out and supporting Ketchmore Kids.

For more information on Ketchmore Kids go to http://www.ketchmorekids.org