HH-HQ.Com I would like to thank you for taking the time to do this interview. What influenced you to become a rapper?
40 Glocc: Basically when i was younger
HH-HQ.Com: Who are some of your influences?
40 Glocc: Dr Dre, Snoop Dogg, Tupac Shakur, The Notorious BIG, and Mobb Deep.
HH-HQ.Com: How would you describe your sound?
40 Glocc: Reality and soulful because its a reflection of my experiences in life.
>HH-HQ.Com: As a child you originally lived with your grandparents in Texas? If you still lived there do you think your sound would be different?
40 Glocc: Definatly
HH-HQ.Com: There was a group consisting of you, K-9, and Natural Born called "The Zoo Crew". Can you tell us about the formation of that group?
40 Glocc: I was way younger and we were all from the same hood. So then we made up a group and started puttin it down.
HH-HQ.Com: The Zoo Crew released their first album called "Migrate, Adapt or Die that was an underground hit. Is that when you realized that you actually have a shot at being a rapper?
40 Glocc: Yeah that gave me the confidence i needed to advance.
HH-HQ.Com: Shed some light on your debut album "The Jackal".
40 Glocc: My first solo album got me a quarter mill and i aint look back since.
HH-HQ.Com: What is your relationship like with Mobb Deep like?
40 Glocc: We very tight and we look out for eachother.
HH-HQ.Com: What is it like being signed to Mobb Deep's Infamous imprint?
40 Glocc: Its the shit so i can't complain.
HH-HQ.Com: What is your relationship like with the other members of G Unit?
40 Glocc: It's the same as my relationship with Mobb Deep. We're all under one umbrella and everybody is like a family.
HH-HQ.Com: Do you do collaborations with underground artists?
40 Glocc: Hell yeah but they have to be serious at what they do.
HH-HQ.Com: Are there any artists that your feeling right now?
40 Glocc: Yeah but not too many because they don't have content anymore.
HH-HQ.Com: Are there any artists that you aren't feeling right now?
40 Glocc: Just to name two it would be Game and Lil Wayne. They just be rapping and not talking about shit. They make songs to where they can switch subjects in there verses. Them niggas be dropping freestyle verses and shit for albums. That's trash!
HH-HQ.Com: What sets you apart from the other emcees out there?
40 Glocc: Your going to get music that will get your attention. It's something that you'll get a message out of and be able to relate to.
HH-HQ.Com: What is the goal that you want to achieve in the music industry?
40 Glocc: Show niggas how its supposed to be done as far as supplying jobs to less fortunate people.
HH-HQ.Com: What can we be looking foward to in the future from 40 Glocc?
40 Glocc: My artists, my label, and other business adventures.
HH-HQ.Com: What do you think about Hip Hop HeadQuarters?
40 Glocc: It's the shit because you get the message out to the people.
HH-HQ.Com: Any shout outs?
40 Glocc: Yeah to my whole Infamous/G Unit family
HH-HQ.Com: Any quick fuck you's?
40 Glocc: Yeah fuck you to Al Sharpton and anybody else that got a problem with me saying that i'm a nigga for life!
HH-HQ.Com: Last question is there anything that you want to tell your fans?
40 Glocc: Holla at me when you see me online at Myspace.Com/40Glocc.
Infamous/G Unit!
Game Over!
Sunday, July 22, 2007
Saturday, July 21, 2007
#Throwback Interview: Glasses Malone
HH-HQ.Com I would like to thank you for taking the time to do this interview.
G Malone: Its all good
HH-HQ.Com: Which name do you prefer to be called Glasses Malone or G Malone?
G Malone: I prefer either because they are both me so it doesn't matter.
HH-HQ.Com: What influenced you to become a rapper?
G Malone: I've always loved music but a combination between my brother K Style and my best friend D Brown got me into rapping myself.
HH-HQ.Com: How long have you been on the mic?
G Malone: For 7 years
HH-HQ.Com: Now most people know that your a crip from the Watts District of California. But what they don't know is why you traditionally had associated yourself with Black Wall Street Records a label consisting of mostly Bloods. So for all the viewers can you answer that?
G Malone: I'm a real nigga who has always made money with anybody thats about making money. That's how every real hustler is!
HH-HQ.Com: In your single "Malone" you stated "Blue and Red make Green so we smash together". Why do you think that happens?
G Malone: You can cover a lot more territory and the only thing that LA niggas is gangs. If you can over step your boundaries then the West Coast is yours for the taking so i'm taking it.
HH-HQ.Com: Did your decision to leave Black Wall Street affect the relationship that you have with Game?
G Malone: At one time it did but we're pretty straight now.
HH-HQ.Com: On "The Ressurection" by 40 Glocc he dissed Game stating "how he bring the west back when it never left". What is your view on that statement?
G Malone: I think Game brought a mainstream light back to the West Coast but in our hearts out here, we never left.
HH-HQ.Com: You turned down many offers from over 5 record labels such as Interscope, Def Jam, and Atlantic Records. Why did you turn down some of those offers?
G Malone: It's all about the money
HH-HQ.Com: However, in 2005 you signed a record deal with Sony for 1.7 million dollars. Why did you choose to go with that record company?
G Malone: You just answered it 1.7 million dollars!
HH-HQ.Com: You released a mixtape called "White Lightnin" on Black Wall Street Records which sold over 30,000 copies in 2005. How does that make you feel?
G Malone: It just means i have to sell 470,000 to get a plaque for Beach Cruiser.
HH-HQ.Com: Your album "The Beach Cruiser" was originally scheduled to be released on Feburary 20, 2007. Why did your album get pushed back?
G Malone: Label situation
HH-HQ.Com: Shed some light on the new deal with Cash Money Records and Hoo Bangin Records.
G Malone: Mack 10 is one of my favorite artists period because he always kept it street. He used to be on Crenshaw when i had my first lowrider before i even picked up a mic. Working with Baby, Slim, and Lil Wayne speaks for itself. It's a dream come true and believe i am the most envied artist on the West Coast.
HH-HQ.Com: A song produced by The Riffs called "Right Now" appeared on the soundtrack to Madden 2007. How did that come about?
G Malone: EA wanted a song from me and thats what they picked so it was just a fun song.
HH-HQ.Com: "The Slideshow" is scheduled to be released in fall 2008 along with Mistah Fab. What can we expect on that album when "The Hood" collaborates with "The Bay Area"?
G Malone: Me and him click like seatbelts so expect fun and a lot of shit talking.
HH-HQ.Com: Do you do collaborations with underground artists?
G Malone: Of course
HH-HQ.Com: How much is your feature price?
G Malone: Anywhere from $1,500-$2,500
HH-HQ.Com: How does an artist go about contacting you to do that?
G Malone: Via Myspace
HH-HQ.Com: What is your vision for yourself in the future?
G Malone: I want to have a career like Barry Sanders.
HH-HQ.Com: How would you describe your sound?
G Malone: New and improved West Coastin
HH-HQ.Com: What sets you apart from other emcees out there?
G Malone: Depends on the emcee
HH-HQ.Com: 50 Cent?
G Malone: Not as crazy
HH-HQ.Com: Ja Rule
G Malone: I don't sing
HH-HQ.Com: Cam'ron?
G Malone: I'm not as stupid plus i don't wear pink.
HH-HQ.Com: What do you think about Hip Hop HeadQuarters?
G Malone: I like it so far
HH-HQ.Com: Any shout outs?
G Malone: Shout out to the Watts District
HH-HQ.Com Last question is there anything that you want to tell your fans.
G Malone: Fuck with me, Blu Division/Hoo-Bangin we fitting to take the West Coast by the throat!
G Malone: Its all good
HH-HQ.Com: Which name do you prefer to be called Glasses Malone or G Malone?
G Malone: I prefer either because they are both me so it doesn't matter.
HH-HQ.Com: What influenced you to become a rapper?
G Malone: I've always loved music but a combination between my brother K Style and my best friend D Brown got me into rapping myself.
HH-HQ.Com: How long have you been on the mic?
G Malone: For 7 years
HH-HQ.Com: Now most people know that your a crip from the Watts District of California. But what they don't know is why you traditionally had associated yourself with Black Wall Street Records a label consisting of mostly Bloods. So for all the viewers can you answer that?
G Malone: I'm a real nigga who has always made money with anybody thats about making money. That's how every real hustler is!
HH-HQ.Com: In your single "Malone" you stated "Blue and Red make Green so we smash together". Why do you think that happens?
G Malone: You can cover a lot more territory and the only thing that LA niggas is gangs. If you can over step your boundaries then the West Coast is yours for the taking so i'm taking it.
HH-HQ.Com: Did your decision to leave Black Wall Street affect the relationship that you have with Game?
G Malone: At one time it did but we're pretty straight now.
HH-HQ.Com: On "The Ressurection" by 40 Glocc he dissed Game stating "how he bring the west back when it never left". What is your view on that statement?
G Malone: I think Game brought a mainstream light back to the West Coast but in our hearts out here, we never left.
HH-HQ.Com: You turned down many offers from over 5 record labels such as Interscope, Def Jam, and Atlantic Records. Why did you turn down some of those offers?
G Malone: It's all about the money
HH-HQ.Com: However, in 2005 you signed a record deal with Sony for 1.7 million dollars. Why did you choose to go with that record company?
G Malone: You just answered it 1.7 million dollars!
HH-HQ.Com: You released a mixtape called "White Lightnin" on Black Wall Street Records which sold over 30,000 copies in 2005. How does that make you feel?
G Malone: It just means i have to sell 470,000 to get a plaque for Beach Cruiser.
HH-HQ.Com: Your album "The Beach Cruiser" was originally scheduled to be released on Feburary 20, 2007. Why did your album get pushed back?
G Malone: Label situation
HH-HQ.Com: Shed some light on the new deal with Cash Money Records and Hoo Bangin Records.
G Malone: Mack 10 is one of my favorite artists period because he always kept it street. He used to be on Crenshaw when i had my first lowrider before i even picked up a mic. Working with Baby, Slim, and Lil Wayne speaks for itself. It's a dream come true and believe i am the most envied artist on the West Coast.
HH-HQ.Com: A song produced by The Riffs called "Right Now" appeared on the soundtrack to Madden 2007. How did that come about?
G Malone: EA wanted a song from me and thats what they picked so it was just a fun song.
HH-HQ.Com: "The Slideshow" is scheduled to be released in fall 2008 along with Mistah Fab. What can we expect on that album when "The Hood" collaborates with "The Bay Area"?
G Malone: Me and him click like seatbelts so expect fun and a lot of shit talking.
HH-HQ.Com: Do you do collaborations with underground artists?
G Malone: Of course
HH-HQ.Com: How much is your feature price?
G Malone: Anywhere from $1,500-$2,500
HH-HQ.Com: How does an artist go about contacting you to do that?
G Malone: Via Myspace
HH-HQ.Com: What is your vision for yourself in the future?
G Malone: I want to have a career like Barry Sanders.
HH-HQ.Com: How would you describe your sound?
G Malone: New and improved West Coastin
HH-HQ.Com: What sets you apart from other emcees out there?
G Malone: Depends on the emcee
HH-HQ.Com: 50 Cent?
G Malone: Not as crazy
HH-HQ.Com: Ja Rule
G Malone: I don't sing
HH-HQ.Com: Cam'ron?
G Malone: I'm not as stupid plus i don't wear pink.
HH-HQ.Com: What do you think about Hip Hop HeadQuarters?
G Malone: I like it so far
HH-HQ.Com: Any shout outs?
G Malone: Shout out to the Watts District
HH-HQ.Com Last question is there anything that you want to tell your fans.
G Malone: Fuck with me, Blu Division/Hoo-Bangin we fitting to take the West Coast by the throat!
Thursday, July 19, 2007
#Throwback Interview: Roccett
HH-HQ.Com: I would like to thank you for taking the time to do this interview.
Roccett: Thanks for having me
HH-HQ.Com: I'm glad you had the time because what we want to do is put you on blast. Let everybody know who exactly Roccett is.
Roccett: Roccett is a young hungry MC from Carson, CA ready to take the entire world by storm. Roccett is about the truth and good music.
HH-HQ.Com: What sets you apart from the other emcees out there?
Roccett: I am real because anything that i rap about is how i live. There are no gimmicks and no lies its 100 percent the truth. Beyond that, i have versitility and make music that all can relate to. I give my all in my music.
>HH-HQ.Com: How would you describe your sound?
Roccett: Many would say i make street music or gangsta music, but i make all types of music. I talk about life and the many different emotions that come with life. However i feel or wherever the beat brings me, thats what you gonna get for that particular song.
HH-HQ.Com: Who are some of your influences?
Roccett: All the legends in the game but Tupac is the on who influenced me the most though.
HH-HQ.Com: Outside of hip hop, what do you like to do in your free time?
Roccett: I enjoy the simple things like playing basketball and spending time with my kids. But really to be honest my life is this music so theres not much time for anything else.
HH-HQ.Com: Is there one place that you have the most inspiration when your not doing something musically?
Roccett: A lot gets accomplished in my car.
HH-HQ.Com: What is the process that you go through when making a song?
Roccett: I don't write down lyrics or write my music at all. My process is that i listen to the beat and start to formulate the song in my head. So, i walk around the studio with the beat playing and put together the song.
HH-HQ.Com: Your signed to Young Jeezy's record label CTE West. Tell me all about that.
Roccett: I signed in a group situation over there at CTE. Being with Jeezy is a good look because he is on top of the game right now and i appreciate that i can learn from him. But, i am still unsigned as a solo artist and i am currently negotiating with some labels for my solo shit.
HH-HQ.Com: What do LA and Atlanta have most in common musically?
Roccett: It's all universal because we are speaking for the underdogs, the streets, and all the real people in the world.
HH-HQ.Com: Shed some light on your situation with Makaveli Branded.
Roccett: Makaveli Branded is the clothing line of Tupac Shakur. I am a Makaveli Branded sponsered artist and its an honor to represent Makaveli. I wear the clothes and represent the movement. I also get involved in any community activities and events that the is involved in so Makaveli Branded is whats up.
HH-HQ.Com: Are you currently working on anything that you can give us the exclusive on?
Roccett: I am working on a DVD and in in the fall ad campaign for Blanco Label. I got a project called Colors that's getting all kinds of press and i'm working on another project called Corporate America. So, i am constantly in the studio working on music.
HH-HQ.Com: In your opinion has Myspace done anything to change the game?
Roccett: Yeah, Myspace has allowed artists an avenue for music to heard outside a limited region and really allows word of mouth to be effective. So, if your an artist and you have good music then more and more people will find this music and you will build a fan base. Myspace is a combination of radio and television for these consumers.
HH-HQ.Com: What is your vision for yourself in the future?
Roccett: The future looks real bright because i look to accomplish great things. I see myself as a successful artist and businessman because i am gonna drop some incredible albums, step into an executive role with my label, and possibly hit the big screen as an actor. I won't be stopped because i am determined to be the greatest.
HH-HQ.Com: What can we be looking foward to in the future from Roccett?
Roccett: Great music, tours, and more great music.
HH-HQ.Com: Any shout outs?
Roccett: Shout out to my manage Rick Edwards aka Big Ricc for holding me down. Shout out to Makaveli Branded, Notorious Big Clothing, and the Blanco Label for keeping me fly. Also, shout out to my entire Green Up movement.
HH-HQ.Com: Last question is there anything that you want to tell your fans?
Roccett: I love all my fans and thanks for supporting and listening to me. Real talk i appreciate all of you.
Roccett: Thanks for having me
HH-HQ.Com: I'm glad you had the time because what we want to do is put you on blast. Let everybody know who exactly Roccett is.
Roccett: Roccett is a young hungry MC from Carson, CA ready to take the entire world by storm. Roccett is about the truth and good music.
HH-HQ.Com: What sets you apart from the other emcees out there?
Roccett: I am real because anything that i rap about is how i live. There are no gimmicks and no lies its 100 percent the truth. Beyond that, i have versitility and make music that all can relate to. I give my all in my music.
>HH-HQ.Com: How would you describe your sound?
Roccett: Many would say i make street music or gangsta music, but i make all types of music. I talk about life and the many different emotions that come with life. However i feel or wherever the beat brings me, thats what you gonna get for that particular song.
HH-HQ.Com: Who are some of your influences?
Roccett: All the legends in the game but Tupac is the on who influenced me the most though.
HH-HQ.Com: Outside of hip hop, what do you like to do in your free time?
Roccett: I enjoy the simple things like playing basketball and spending time with my kids. But really to be honest my life is this music so theres not much time for anything else.
HH-HQ.Com: Is there one place that you have the most inspiration when your not doing something musically?
Roccett: A lot gets accomplished in my car.
HH-HQ.Com: What is the process that you go through when making a song?
Roccett: I don't write down lyrics or write my music at all. My process is that i listen to the beat and start to formulate the song in my head. So, i walk around the studio with the beat playing and put together the song.
HH-HQ.Com: Your signed to Young Jeezy's record label CTE West. Tell me all about that.
Roccett: I signed in a group situation over there at CTE. Being with Jeezy is a good look because he is on top of the game right now and i appreciate that i can learn from him. But, i am still unsigned as a solo artist and i am currently negotiating with some labels for my solo shit.
HH-HQ.Com: What do LA and Atlanta have most in common musically?
Roccett: It's all universal because we are speaking for the underdogs, the streets, and all the real people in the world.
HH-HQ.Com: Shed some light on your situation with Makaveli Branded.
Roccett: Makaveli Branded is the clothing line of Tupac Shakur. I am a Makaveli Branded sponsered artist and its an honor to represent Makaveli. I wear the clothes and represent the movement. I also get involved in any community activities and events that the is involved in so Makaveli Branded is whats up.
HH-HQ.Com: Are you currently working on anything that you can give us the exclusive on?
Roccett: I am working on a DVD and in in the fall ad campaign for Blanco Label. I got a project called Colors that's getting all kinds of press and i'm working on another project called Corporate America. So, i am constantly in the studio working on music.
HH-HQ.Com: In your opinion has Myspace done anything to change the game?
Roccett: Yeah, Myspace has allowed artists an avenue for music to heard outside a limited region and really allows word of mouth to be effective. So, if your an artist and you have good music then more and more people will find this music and you will build a fan base. Myspace is a combination of radio and television for these consumers.
HH-HQ.Com: What is your vision for yourself in the future?
Roccett: The future looks real bright because i look to accomplish great things. I see myself as a successful artist and businessman because i am gonna drop some incredible albums, step into an executive role with my label, and possibly hit the big screen as an actor. I won't be stopped because i am determined to be the greatest.
HH-HQ.Com: What can we be looking foward to in the future from Roccett?
Roccett: Great music, tours, and more great music.
HH-HQ.Com: Any shout outs?
Roccett: Shout out to my manage Rick Edwards aka Big Ricc for holding me down. Shout out to Makaveli Branded, Notorious Big Clothing, and the Blanco Label for keeping me fly. Also, shout out to my entire Green Up movement.
HH-HQ.Com: Last question is there anything that you want to tell your fans?
Roccett: I love all my fans and thanks for supporting and listening to me. Real talk i appreciate all of you.
#Throwback Interview: @itsPanamababy
HH-HQ.Com: First i would like to thank you for taking the time to do this interview.
Panama: No problem my king, I would like to thank you for taking the time to listen to my music and open your doors to the kid ya know!
HH-HQ.Com: You started writing at the age of 15. So did you always want to be a rapper?
Panama: I wouldn't say I always wanted to be a rapper but always did want to be in the industry in some way.
HH-HQ.Com: What influenced you to become a rapper?
Panama: My situations in life and the people that surrounded me influenced me to be an artist and I personally had to use my voice and felt the need to speak to the world through my own eyes.
HH-HQ.Com: Who are some of your influences?
Panama: My influences are quite different from most rappers because they usually name rappers. However, for me my influences are my friends and family. I represent an entire country in Central America. I carry the weight and became the face of success for my people back home. So they influence me to be great and keep me motivated!
HH-HQ.Com: How many years have you been on the mic?
Panama: I've been on the mic since I was like 17 but at first I wasn't as serious as I should've been when I first started. I became serious about the craft when I turned 20 but I been on the mic for awhile now.
HH-HQ.Com: How did you get the name Panama?
Panama: I got the name Panama because i represent my country. That's what i stand for and i understand where my family come from.
HH-HQ.Com: Who are some producers that you are working with?
Panama: Right now I have one major super producer I am working with and he goes by the name of Blackjab. He is the hottest producer out of Baltimore.
HH-HQ.Com: You did a collaboration with Sparkdawg on the song "Shotty Smokin". How did that come about?
Panama: The collaboration between me and Sparkdawg was quite easy. Blackjab knows this manager named Sosa who got his hand on the track that was produced by the Baron Boys, who are currently under Scram Jones! Once I heard the beat, I simply made a phone call to Sparkdawg and told him that we have a banger on our hands. A lot of people don't know that Sparkdawg is my cousin and yes he is also Panamanian! We are family but we are from two different areas of the world meaning he's from the South and i'm from the North.
HH-HQ.Com: You have appeared on the HBO television show called "The Wire. What was that like?
Panama: Let me clear this up for my fans and future supporters, acting is my passion. It is my life and it's my craft that i take very seriously. I attend UMBC for theater and i am practically on my way out the door with a degree in the arts. So working on a show that is critically acclaimed was and is a blessing. I loved every minute of it and the response i received from my work was amazing and much appreciated.
HH-HQ.Com: Shed some light on your clothing line.
Panama: My clothing is partly owned by Andre Williams, who is the creator and founder of the line Bmore Creative. We make clothes for various celebrities and everything is custom made and designed by hands. We are a line that can help you create your identity and feel good about yourself. We make fabric and garment look like art!
HH-HQ.Com: What is your vision for yourself in the future?
Panama: I can't tell you what I vision in the future for myself because I can die tomorrow. But what I can say is that I am going to continue to grind until my family, friends and myself are comfortable and stable. I want respect from the mic and from the movies. I want to be known as one of the best emcees that ever blessed the mic.
HH-HQ.Com: How would you describe your sound?
Panama: Real, life, universal, and a breath of fresh air!
HH-HQ.Com: What sets you apart from the other emcees out there?
Panama: I consider this game as a craft and not some quick scheme to get money. I do this for a country and for my fans. I want to make music that will last and i'm still a firm believer that hard work and determination goes a long way.
HH-HQ.Com: Who are some artists that your feeling on the majors and the independents?
Panama: On the majors it will have to be Jay Z, Fabolous, Joe Buddens, Eminem, and The Lox. The cats that are independent that I am feeling are going to be on my mix album entitled "Ring Side Seats: The Weigh In" such as Sparkdawg, Yung Texxus, Rated R, and Lo Smooth.
HH-HQ.Com: Outside of hip hop, what do you like to do in your free time?
Panama: Thats funny my dude i don't have any free time. I am 22 and i will not stop until i am on top of the game taking it over. So in the words of my hustlers on the block fuck free time!
HH-HQ.Com: What can we be looking forward to in the future from Panama?
Panama: New look, new swag, new life, and a breath of fresh air!
HH-HQ.Com: What do you think about Hip Hop HeadQuarters?
Panama: I respect your grind so keep working hard. I appreciate your time and i think Hip Hop HeadQuarters is destined for success.
HH-HQ.Com: Any shout outs or quick fuck you's?
Panama: It's all love over here so it's nothing but shout outs. Shout outs to my label, my family, and everybody that i work with. Big shouts to all the DJ's, rappers, and writers that reached out to the kid. Big ups to my super producer Blackjab!
HH-HQ.Com: Last question is there anything that you want to tell your fans?
Panama: Go get on you cheesecake grind. So do everything you can possibly do and have fun with everything that you do. I am here for you and this music that i create is for you to listen to and enjoy!
Panama: No problem my king, I would like to thank you for taking the time to listen to my music and open your doors to the kid ya know!
HH-HQ.Com: You started writing at the age of 15. So did you always want to be a rapper?
Panama: I wouldn't say I always wanted to be a rapper but always did want to be in the industry in some way.
HH-HQ.Com: What influenced you to become a rapper?
Panama: My situations in life and the people that surrounded me influenced me to be an artist and I personally had to use my voice and felt the need to speak to the world through my own eyes.
HH-HQ.Com: Who are some of your influences?
Panama: My influences are quite different from most rappers because they usually name rappers. However, for me my influences are my friends and family. I represent an entire country in Central America. I carry the weight and became the face of success for my people back home. So they influence me to be great and keep me motivated!
HH-HQ.Com: How many years have you been on the mic?
Panama: I've been on the mic since I was like 17 but at first I wasn't as serious as I should've been when I first started. I became serious about the craft when I turned 20 but I been on the mic for awhile now.
HH-HQ.Com: How did you get the name Panama?
Panama: I got the name Panama because i represent my country. That's what i stand for and i understand where my family come from.
HH-HQ.Com: Who are some producers that you are working with?
Panama: Right now I have one major super producer I am working with and he goes by the name of Blackjab. He is the hottest producer out of Baltimore.
HH-HQ.Com: You did a collaboration with Sparkdawg on the song "Shotty Smokin". How did that come about?
Panama: The collaboration between me and Sparkdawg was quite easy. Blackjab knows this manager named Sosa who got his hand on the track that was produced by the Baron Boys, who are currently under Scram Jones! Once I heard the beat, I simply made a phone call to Sparkdawg and told him that we have a banger on our hands. A lot of people don't know that Sparkdawg is my cousin and yes he is also Panamanian! We are family but we are from two different areas of the world meaning he's from the South and i'm from the North.
HH-HQ.Com: You have appeared on the HBO television show called "The Wire. What was that like?
Panama: Let me clear this up for my fans and future supporters, acting is my passion. It is my life and it's my craft that i take very seriously. I attend UMBC for theater and i am practically on my way out the door with a degree in the arts. So working on a show that is critically acclaimed was and is a blessing. I loved every minute of it and the response i received from my work was amazing and much appreciated.
HH-HQ.Com: Shed some light on your clothing line.
Panama: My clothing is partly owned by Andre Williams, who is the creator and founder of the line Bmore Creative. We make clothes for various celebrities and everything is custom made and designed by hands. We are a line that can help you create your identity and feel good about yourself. We make fabric and garment look like art!
HH-HQ.Com: What is your vision for yourself in the future?
Panama: I can't tell you what I vision in the future for myself because I can die tomorrow. But what I can say is that I am going to continue to grind until my family, friends and myself are comfortable and stable. I want respect from the mic and from the movies. I want to be known as one of the best emcees that ever blessed the mic.
HH-HQ.Com: How would you describe your sound?
Panama: Real, life, universal, and a breath of fresh air!
HH-HQ.Com: What sets you apart from the other emcees out there?
Panama: I consider this game as a craft and not some quick scheme to get money. I do this for a country and for my fans. I want to make music that will last and i'm still a firm believer that hard work and determination goes a long way.
HH-HQ.Com: Who are some artists that your feeling on the majors and the independents?
Panama: On the majors it will have to be Jay Z, Fabolous, Joe Buddens, Eminem, and The Lox. The cats that are independent that I am feeling are going to be on my mix album entitled "Ring Side Seats: The Weigh In" such as Sparkdawg, Yung Texxus, Rated R, and Lo Smooth.
HH-HQ.Com: Outside of hip hop, what do you like to do in your free time?
Panama: Thats funny my dude i don't have any free time. I am 22 and i will not stop until i am on top of the game taking it over. So in the words of my hustlers on the block fuck free time!
HH-HQ.Com: What can we be looking forward to in the future from Panama?
Panama: New look, new swag, new life, and a breath of fresh air!
HH-HQ.Com: What do you think about Hip Hop HeadQuarters?
Panama: I respect your grind so keep working hard. I appreciate your time and i think Hip Hop HeadQuarters is destined for success.
HH-HQ.Com: Any shout outs or quick fuck you's?
Panama: It's all love over here so it's nothing but shout outs. Shout outs to my label, my family, and everybody that i work with. Big shouts to all the DJ's, rappers, and writers that reached out to the kid. Big ups to my super producer Blackjab!
HH-HQ.Com: Last question is there anything that you want to tell your fans?
Panama: Go get on you cheesecake grind. So do everything you can possibly do and have fun with everything that you do. I am here for you and this music that i create is for you to listen to and enjoy!
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