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!

WHERE ARE ALL THE FANS???

Written by Mutha F'er

The above question is what every local artist especially in hip hop should be asking themselves. Every local hip hop event I have attended in my adopted city of Charlotte NC has left me asking the same question: Where Are The Fans?  It seems that every time I attended any of these events, the people in the audience are either other hip hop artists such as emcees, rappers, producers or DJ's.  It's always an audience filled with people who are involved in hip hop in some way.  When I ask myself, WHERE ARE THE FANS?!, I'm talking about the average person who doesn't rhyme, make beats, DJ's, owns a label or etc. I'm talking about the average person that has a 9 to 5 job that just enjoys hip hop music in general.  I'm speaking about the person who has no desire to do anything hip hop related such as rhyming, making beats, DJing, etc. Whenever the FANS do attend, they usually come with the artist to be used as that particular artist's cheering section. When that artist has finished performing, the FANS usually walk out with the performer.  For example if artist so and so is scheduled to perform third, their fan/fans will stay in the venue until artist so and so performs and after that, leave.  So imagine if that artist is performing last, that artist will literally be performing for the people that came with him or her.  What I notice is very FEW "real fans" in my adopted city of Charlotte, NC go out to these local events and support local hip hop.

So, each time I go out to one of these local events, there are a ton of artists, DJ's and producers with CDs in hand and other promotional items, all ready to get on stage and shout out their myspace, facebook and youtube pages to an audience filled with their peers (other artists) who really don't give a f--k because they're about to get on next and do the same exact thing!  All of this makes it hard for artists to come up and sell their merchandise because in most cases local artists don't usually buy each others music. So as an artist at one of these local events, you are literally telling other artists  "yo, GO purchase my CD. It's on itunes." AND VICE VERSA. wow!

In my opinion, the solution is for these local artists to try to open up for more established acts that come to town, such as Gucci Mane, Young Jeezy, Jay-Z or etc. These artists will attract the average 9 to 5 job working hip hop loving fan to come out to the event. As result, the local artist now has a legitimate crowd to perform in front of and sell merchandise to, but as long these local artists are at these local venues performing only in front of their peers (other local artists), they will not be able to build a legitimate fan base.

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