Blast Spotlight: Da Kidd

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"The Best Rapper"
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"Get 'Em"
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"MySpace"
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"Sunshine"
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The Blast Spotlight: Maui

Reppin Crown Town to the fullest is Maui and Go Hard Ent! A veteran on the Q.C. music scene, Maui got a hit on his hands with his new single, "I'm a Ryder" Already getting spins on Shade XM 66 and was just added to the playlist of Dj Mandog of the Shadyville Dj's

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"I'm A Rider"
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Check out his single and more music at
http://www.myspace.com/mauidna


He's currently in the studio right now working on his debut mixtape. Stay tuned!

For Interviews, drops and collaborations, contact Mehka at edandchief@gmail.com

or call (704) 493-6499



Check out these other links featuring Maui
http://www.xxlblocktalk.com/mauidna
http://www.streetcred.com/mauidna
http://www.wordonthestreetsmag.com/profile/mauidna

The Blast Spotlight: Apex

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Apex
"On The Rise" DIRTY VERSION
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"Be A Star" DIRTY VERSION
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Check out Apex Studios here at
http://www.a-pexstudio.com/


10 Questions w/ Apex

1. How would you describe your two new songs "On The Rise" and "Be A Star"?
On the Rise, is a song about me coming up independently in the music industry. I have done a lot of things back in the day to get to certain pints in my life ranging from doing shows here in North Carolina, New York, Japan and etc. So on the rise to me means that, I have no time for games nor lames. Just only time to make it to the next level.
As for Be a Star, is a song for my mother. She always told me when I younger that I would be a star. So that is what I reach for the stars, in what ever I do. I hustle hard for what I got and I thank my mother for that, she always told me that you have to win everything you compete at as longs you do your best. Because people will see the inner you.

2. How'd you hook up with European producer/beat maker L. Diamondz for the tracks?
I hooked up with L. Diamondz during a conversation with CJ Beatz (another european producer which produced tracks for my up coming album DRD The Crack Edition). I was telling CJ Beatz about my upcoming album and was stating to him that I was trying to get a new sound for it. So CJ Beatz told me about a up coming producer over in Germany so I hit him up on MSN messenger. After that the rest was history. He told me make it hot so that's what I did. He makes them and I spit the lyrics out as needed.

3. You also make beats yourself, how would you describe your sound?
My sounds of beats ranges from any instrument that I can use. Yeah I make a lot of beats, but I don't use a lot of them. So most of my beats are just sitting around. As for my actual sound, If you ever hear one of my beats you would know it. The drums are sick ranging from 8 to 10 different drum patterns with about 3 unique drops. I can't help it I am a drum man, but I also make crazy strings.

4. What equipment do you have in your studio?
My studio consists of a Eurorack MX 1604A (Behringer Mixer), Trigger Finger (M-Audio Drum Pad), Mini MON (Behringer Monitor Matris Mixer), 2 condenser mics (MXL 990), one in each booth, Tranzport (Frontier), 2 LCD monitors for mixing/mastering, Truth B2030P (Behringer Monitors), Panasonic SX KC600 (Keyboard) which I don't use. I carry little equipment, but use a lot of software. Software is a different story...

5. You do more than just record... what other services do you provide?
Here at the studio our services are of course recording, mixing, mastering, graphic design, website design, photo restoration, and printing services. For more info just check out the website at www.a-pexstudio.com

6. How much do you charge for your service?
Our regular prices for studio are, but we are running specials from now and until the end of Feb.:

Audio Production:
Audio Recording/ Mastering --------------- $50.00 per hour

Audio Mastering -------------------------- $40.00 per hour

Audio Recording -------------------------- $30.00 per hour

Audio Re - Mastering --------------------- $20.00 per hour

Demo Packages:
3 tracks includes by us ---------------- $500.00 per incident

Blocks:
Studio Blocks (20 hours per month) ------ $800.00 per month

Studio Blocks (40 hours per month) ------ $1,600.00 per month

Studio Blocks (60 hours per month) ------ $2,400.00 per month

Web site Design:
(5 page web site) ------------------------------- $500.00

Additional Pages ---------------------------- $50.00 per page

Business Card:
(pricing includes front/back design)
3.5x2 ------------------------------------------------ $50.00

Flyer Design Pricelist:
(pricing includes front/back design)
4x6 -------------------------------------------------$120.00
4.25x5.5 ------------------------------------------- $120.00
8.5x3.5 -------------------------------------------- $120.00
4x9 ------------------------------------------------ $150.00
5x7 ------------------------------------------------ $150.00
6x8 ------------------------------------------------ $170.00
8.5x5.5 -------------------------------------------- $170.00
6x9 ------------------------------------------------ $170.00
6x12 ----------------------------------------------- $220.00
4x18 ----------------------------------------------- $220.00
8.5x11 --------------------------------------------- $220.00
8.5x14 --------------------------------------------- $270.00
11x17 ---------------------------------------------- $320.00

Poster Design Pricelist:
(pricing includes front/back design)
12x18 ---------------------------------------- $99 Rush $120
18x24 ---------------------------------------- $99 Rush $120
19x28 --------------------------------------- $109 Rush $120

CD/Tray Cards:
Inserts 5.906x4.625 ------------------------- $220 Rush $120
Inserts/Traycard 5.906x4.625
plus tray card ------------------------------ $270 Rush $120
2 Panel CD Cover 4.75x4.75
plus tray card ------------------------------ $295 Rush $120
3 Panel CD Cover 4.75x9.5
plus tray card ------------------------------ $320 Rush $120
Flats 4.75x14.25 ---------------------------- $270 Rush $120

STUDIO SPECIALS
Right now Apex Studio is running a audio production special rate on recording, mixing, mastering and track production. When ever you purchase an hour of audio production service we will give you an hour free. So if you were to buy 5 hours of any kind of audio production you would receive 5 hours free. It's just that simple.

MANAGER SPECIALS
As of now Apex Studio is having a 50% special on all graphic design needs. Ranging from flyers, post cards, business cards, brochures, web site, and etc. So if you are looking to advertise a special event. Let us know and a professional will take care of your designing needs.

7. Who have you worked with in the past?
In the past I have worked with MAJ Entertainment, M60 Records, Black House Entertainment, 3 Knotch Entertainment, 50 Cent, Nadji Jeter (the kid from Wal-Mart commercials), Black Diamond, Sug, Midland Riders, DJ Crystal, MJB Records, Blo, and many many more.

8. Who would you like to work with?
As of right now any and everybody, because I am finishing up the last touches on my album and then after that I wont be rapping ay more. I will just be producing.

9. What's next for Apex?
That's a good question... I have my last album of 5 previous albums DRD The Crack Edition coming out this summer, I'm currently working my hand in some independent films, and I have some ventures coming up that I can't spill the beans on yet.

10. What else would you like to plug?
Check out my last album For Pleasure or Pain its a banger and also like my man J-Coleman says spin that s**t and hit me with some feed back on "On the Rise" and "Be a Star".



Check Out Apex in this YouTube Video

Apex performing live at a Grand Imperial Entertainment event at Jeff's Bucket Shop in Charlotte, NC.

The Blast Spotlight: De La Ghetto

De La Ghetto gained his popularity when he first released his theme “Pégate” along with his former partner Arcángel in the album "Sangre Nueva" opening his doors to participate in other productions such as: “Sangre Nueva Special Edition”, Zion & Lennox “Motivando a la Yal: Special Edition”, “Las Gárgolas 5: The Next Generation”, “Los Rompediscotecas”, Luny Tunes “Los Benjamis”, DJ Nelson “Flow la Discoteka 2”, Zion “The Perfect Melody”, DJ Rafy Mercenario “The King of Remix”, Jowell & Randy “Casa de Leones”, Yaga & Mackie “La Reunión”, “Los Capo”, and “Los Sicarios”. Fans enjoyed more of De La Ghetto's talent after he recorded the video of the song “Sensación del Bloque” along with Randy and other videos such as; “Aparentemente”, “Siente El Boom” (a song with Tito "El Bambino" and Randy) and with promotional cuts such as "Se" and "Your Body ft Zion", and the remix of “5 Letras” with Alexis & Fido and his solo single “Pa’ Tras”. He also made "Te Quiero", a song for his baby girl, Angi. We can clearly see an evolution of such artist that can sing R&B and Hip-Hop in both languages. His future collaborational plans include featurings with artists like the likes of Timbaland, Beenie Man, Lil Wayne, Akon, Aventura, Toby Love and Robi "Draco" Rosa. At the moment, he's working on a tour that consists the following places: Panama, Europe, Ecuador, Canada, Colombia, Dominican Republic and all over the United States.

Currently he's working on his new album “Masacre Musical” (Musical Massacre) which he promises is a very varied album, bilingual and very “ghetto”. He also is working on his new movie “Ghettologia”, in whch would be recorded in La Perla and some other barrios of Puerto Rico.

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DE LA GHETTO

"Come Out & See" CLEAN VERSION

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"Miami Is A Rider" CLEAN VERSION

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"Serial Lover" CLEAN VERSION

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Check Out These YouTube Videos featuring DE LA GHETTO


Exclusive Video in Costa Rica


De La Ghetto interview from Rock Me TV.

The Blast Beauty of The Month (Nov.): Samone' Cross

The Blast: What has been the highlight of your modeling career so far?

Samone' Cross: Successfully putting together a modeling agency named "The International Dimez" and helping other aspiring models try to find their place in the modeling industry.

The Blast: How would a blind person view you?

Samone' Cross: Strong, determined, caring, eccentric, outgoing, reliable and a great observer.

The Blast: They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder, what is something that you would define as beautiful, that most people may not agree with?

Samone' Cross: Wow, I would say being uncompromising to the negative side of situations is a beauty within itself. Beauty is strength, knowing when your mind is made up, it is what it is.

The Blast: How often do you exercise, and what do you do to stay in shape?

Samone' Cross: Honestly, the only thing I do that may be consider "exercise" is shopping in the mall. Toting a lot of bags and tag popping (laughs) but I'm willing to start "real exercise" if necessary.

The Blast: Do you have any hidden talents or skills?
Samone' Cross: Beautician, I do hair and make-up very well.

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