Video of the Week: "Better Day" by Ike Ellis

The song "BETTER DAY" is about being inspired to separate from a situation of pain and suffering, hints the name "BETTER DAY".  The song features to dynamic vocalist 1 by the name of Emily and the other by the name of Bethany Sneed, produced by Focus of DirtyScopeBeatz, We was thinking of the empowerment, of better relationships between man and women, the power to elevate out of situations even though circumstances may be against everything you may have, everything you may believe, what you have seen. To embody the feeling of independence, progression, and prosperity against tyranny and violence in a relationship is a powerful concept to deliver. So we hope you enjoy and learn from this particular video. Currently IKE ELLIS is working on a project, the Cornbread album and this is the 2nd single from the album. We need your support. We thank you for your time.

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DJ Colossal Presents THE SEAL OF APPROVAL MIXTAPE Vol. 1 (Hosted by Ike Ellis)

Check out the latest mixtape from the legendary DJ Colossal hosted by The King of The Carolina's
IKE ELLIS!

DJ Colossal Presents...  

The Seal of Approval Vol. 1

(hosted by Ike Ellis)

Track List

1.  Ike Ellis Introduction

2.  Ike Ellis "Good Good"

3.  D.I.V. "U C Me" (featuring Hop Da Great & Nuf $ed)

4.  Dolo the Bandit "Get Down"

5.  L.E.G.A.C.Y. "Reckless"

6.  PGR Boyz "Swag Game"

7.  Cutthroat Smitty "I'm Gone"

8.  Mr. Boom Boom Bang "Eatin' Good"

9.  Caliktro "Look At Her Go"

10.  Young Nino "Lookin' Good"

11.  Mono Bagends "On Fire"

12.  Ike Ellis "Shake Ya Body"

13.  J Midd & Ying Yang Twins "Choosin'"

14.  DJ Mega-Blaster & Celsius911 "Strip Game"

15.  Ike Ellis "Loving You"

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Ike Ellis "Good Good" Youtube Video

Check out the latest video from the "King of the Karolinas" Ike Ellis titled "Good Good". Ike Ellis' new album Cornbread is coming soon!

Ike Ellis: The King of The Carolinas

 

In this Interview, The Carolina Inquirer sits down with rising rap sensation Ike Ellis to discuss his forthcoming album Cornbread (due June 12 2012), his opinions on the music scene in The Carolina and why he's now known as The King of the Carolina!

The Carolina Inquirer:  What makes you "The King of the Carolinas"? 

Ike Ellis:  I am glad you ask me this question.  Now it is my belief that as Black men in America, we were stripped from our heritage, culture, identities during slavery.  Throughout history we have been taught to be inferior, mediocre, second class citizens.  The mentality has been inbreed-ed within our culture to be less which in actuality we are extraordinary individuals.  We were kings in Africa.  We had everything, as if we were royalty.  Many times I am misunderstood, as if I am an arrogant person who thinks I rule the Carolinas.  Wrong answer, I am a confident individual who refuse to look at myself less than the Black king we were mean to be.  I just happen to be from North Carolina. If I was in New York, Florida, or Arizona, I still wouldn’t consider myself less than a King in my mind.  Every black man in America is in some shape or form decedents from the kings who are transported thru the Atlanta slave trade.  I think, therefor I am, bottom-line.

Who are some of the artists here in The Carolinas that you have worked with?

I have  worked with numerous artists in some type of way, whether it be at an event, but musically or composed songs with I would say, Broadway Miller, Young Niters,  Elevator Jay, Ricky Ruckus, Paradox, Lava Izzle, Picasso, bobby Bugatti , just to name a few.   Back in 2010 composed a song called the “Carolina conglomerate” that was crazy.

Who are some of the artists here in The Carolinas that you respect, that you haven't worked with yet?

Umm I respect every artist in the Carolinas that's true to this Carolina grind.  The truth is [that] we are limited when it comes to the resources or access to the industry, which makes us have to work just that much harder.   I support the grind whenever approached on a business aspect of this music but, artist I would like to work with some of the R & B artists, Hugg E Bear to make a hit song. 

 

Who are some Carolina based artists that you would like to work with eventually?

Whoever willing to make that music for the love of it, I will work with from the Carolinas.

As for producers... who are some of the beat makers here in The Carolinas that you've worked with? 

Focus, B squared, Brad M, Streetz mentor

Who are some of the Carolina based producers that you would like to work with in the future?

See what Manifest got for me.

Can we ever expect to hear an Ike Ellis/ 9thWonder collaboration? 

It would an honor for that to happen. 

 

What about up and coming Carolina based beat maker J-Coleman?  He has been making a lot of noise on youtube and twitter with some of the various instrumental she's produced, would you ever consider working with him?  http://www.youtube.com/jcolemanbeats

Yea I would work with him!

What about another North Carolina based producer by the name of Olatunji Mason?  He's a member of the group Blaq Planet that currently has a single with Shabba Ranks and KrumbSnatcha titled "So Much Trouble"... you can listen to it here.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HajCC3ZSxes&feature=plcp

Yea I got a few concepts with that make some powerful music that way.

 

Now I know this question has come up a lot in various interviews from Carolina based artists, but in your opinion why do you think that North and South Carolina have been over looked, and never really made a huge impact in the music industry?

There are a few reasons.  There is no dedicated market for the Carolina artist to establish underground so the commercial music industry doesn’t respect our grind.  The numbers is the only thing that matter when it comes to the music industry.  Who we know sold 100,000 copies independently?   Question, where can a consumer go to buy the music of a Carolina artist?  This is large market, but broken into pieces.   The music industry see money that can be made, and we have not made any money.  The radio, the music industry, needs to see numbers.  The artists have to have their stuff together to generate the money, so the music industry would not need to come here and give a deal, but wish we would break some of that bread with the music industry.  The control comes with the influential figures that can make the decisions.  It’s a bigger picture than the artist, the promoter, the DJ, and the radio.  Its nothing for a rapper to come from another state and get major spins on a radio power house?  There are promoters who take advantage of the artist constantly with false promises, fake contests, and bias opinions.  

What advice would you give up and coming artists based here in the Carolinas? 

Focus on the business aspect of making music, understanding what makes the money, generate the money by understanding your target market or the people that is going to spend money. Always try to Network with people who can make a difference in your career.   Stay far away from false profits, and dream takers. The object is to get paid, not get hustled by some fake promoter. Break bread with other artist, build your circuit for everybody to eat, not just yourself.  Make music your target market is going to feel.  Be true to yourself as an artist, as am individual. Invest in yourself, if you believe in yourself.  Don’t invest in somebody else nightmares.  Keep grinding in all the markets not just your home town.  You are not doing nothing until you hit five cities hard with your product. 

Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years? 

I see myself with a certified business generating income for my family to be straight. 

Get more updates on Ike Ellis at http://www.ikeellisnews.blogspot.com 

Listen to the lead single "Loving You" from his forthcoming album here