The Blast Spotlight: The One Kemist

Check out this week's Giant Blast featured artist The One Kemist.
 Take a look at the latest youtube videos starring The One Kemist.


The One Kemist video http://www.mandsmedical.com/




The official music video for The One Kemist's "The Letter", this video also features a humous introduction performed by Jonathan Coleman as a sleazy record exec. and The One Kemist himself.



The official music video for The One Kemist's latest single "Bully" (produced by Thanos).  The video also features K.O.S and B. Sincere of Team of One Records.



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The Blast Spotlight: Bri

Check out our Blast one on one interview with the Princess of VA, Bri.  In this interview Bri talks about her career, her single with Gucci Mane, and her plans for the future.


The Giant Blast:  How long have you been singing?

Bri:  There's not a time in my life that I cant remember myself singing.  Music has always been a part of me. I even have a recording of myself singing a song my father wrote at the age of 3.

The Giant Blast:  What inspired you to sing?

Bri:  I was born to sing and play music. So it was something that came naturally. I always knew that's what I wanted to do.  

The Giant Blast:  How would you describe yourself as a vocalist and how do you stand out from all the rest?

Bri:  My vocal style and texture is soulful yet very versatile. I like to explore my voice and use it

in different ways that a lot of other artists don't tap into.

The Giant Blast:  How would you describe one of your latest singles "Heartbeat"?

Bri:  Heartbeat is an uptempo, "danceable" track with a driving beat.  It's one of those type of songs that you can really feel and get hype to.  

The Giant Blast:  For the listeners how would you describe your song "Just A Girl" featuring Gucci Mane?

Bri:  "Just a Girl" is a fun take on female empowerment. Its all about how guy should or should not     

come at a lady. 

The Giant Blast:  Other than Gucci Mane, what other artists have you worked with?

Bri:  Haven't worked with any other artist yet but my team is currently working toward getting me with some other major recording artists.  


The Giant Blast:  What producers are you working with?

Bri:  I work with team music group.  Also I produce and write myself.  I'm currently collaborating with a producer by the name of Gerard Thomas (who has worked with Destiny Child, Ashanti, Mel B, Lemar, Missy). 

The Giant Blast:  Who would you like to work with in the future? 
Bri:  Well I'm kinda old school.  So I can really see myself working with a lot of the greats that came before me including Prince, Stevie Wonder, Elton John and Joni Mitchell.  Some have passed on like the late Jimi Hendrix and Michael Jackson, but as far as today's artists go I could see myself working with Neyo, The Dream, Alicia Keys, Justin Timberlake, and Janelle Monae.     

The Giant Blast:  Speaking of the future, where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Bri:  I see myself at the top of the music game.  Traveling the world performing, recording and doing

what I do best. Also, I can see myself producing and writing for other artist. 

The Giant Blast:  Is there anything you would like to plug, any shout outs?

Bri:  I want to shout out my manager, Troy Davis. And the engineer who helped me get started early on, Marty Blount. Also my loving parents who always give me their full support.

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The Blast Spotlight: Draztic Meazurz

Check out this week's Blast featured artist Draztic Meazurz. 

The Giant Blast has a one on one interview Shadow (one half of the due Draztik Meazurz).  In this interview Shadow explains how the group met, what the two plan on doing in the future, the obstacles they've faced in the recording industry so far and more!

The Giant Blast:  Why do you call yourselves Draztic Meazurz?

Shadow (of Draztic Meazurz):  There are no limits to what we are capable of.  We are capable of writing anything from show tunes to gritty streets anthems.

The Giant Blast: How did you two meet and what brought you all together?
Shadow:  Battle, we went at it back and forth none of us were willing to stop. None of us wanted to give up.
We saw this as an opportunity for great things, so we seized the moment and made a monsterous duo.

The Giant Blast: Are their any plans for solo projects in the foreseeable  future?
Shadow:  We can't forsee the future, but I'll tell you this, we are both loyal and we both feel that "if you are brought together it's for a reason and you can't mess with fate".

The Giant Blast: How would you all describe your styles individually?
Shadow:  Factah has more of a cool,calm,and collected smart flow, you know the type that if you listen to it the first time you won't catch everything he says, too many mind tricks. Shadow has a more rambunctious flow, that in your face take it or leave it type of style.

The Giant Blast: For your forthcoming project Industry Takedown, what can listeners expect on this project?
Shadow:  First of all, expect the unexpected. We are attacking you from all angles, with hard lefts, rights, and counters. This is the one. Man we got something for everybody, Ladies Gents Bitches Thugs, haha everybody!!!!

The Giant Blast: Who did you all work with for this project?
Shadow:  Kena B, she is the one for real, she writes, arranges and gets busy with the vocals.  You gonna hear her trust she's a beast, hailing from Boston, MA.
We also worked with the hard hittin Spot Rush Ent. (Crack Hap and Grizz) The most gritty MC's you'll ever know.
Also Trilla repping 730 dipset and Hardbody Ent. out of ATL. he goes in as well. 

The Giant Blast: Who would you all like to work with in the future?
Shadow:  I'm tellin' you, we have somethin for EVERYBODY!!!!  It doesn't matter who you put us with, we'll still get it in. Ha Ha who do you want to hear us with?

The Giant Blast: What would you say is one of your biggest achievements in the music industry so far?
Shadow:  Workin with Squizzy (Producer of Justin Beiber's "One Less Lonely Girl" We are mainly the only hip hop group he works with, that man right there put us on to a lot and he still continues to put us on. 

The Giant Blast: What would you say was one of your worst experiences in the industry and how did you learn from it?

Shadow:  Ha Ha, the worst, Hmmm, all the broken promises!!!!  Not finding beats, not getting show. I think the worst is when we went to 106 and park and the end out side [a certain legendary music producer] was out side listening to some dudes rap. So I burst into the cypher spitting but [he] had to leave off hearing.  Next thing you know he turn down the street we walked down and got at us telling us to meet him at the Universal building on Monday. Us being amped we come back out to NYC and they knew nothing about what we was talking about.  MAN I was in flames cuz, but you know what we learned to do from now on out, get info, get conformations, and get some type of proof they are serious. 

The Giant Blast: Is there anything you would like to plug any shout outs?
Shadow:  Shout out to all that supported us and continue to.  Shout out Deka Records for puttin us on in the game.
Shout out to Squizzy, Sarah J (manager of the top producers in the game), Chysty Productions, Freek Van Workum, RocWilder, man the list can goes on and on, so I'll just say everybody that help us make this lava that about to erupt.

More links featuring Draztic Meazurz

www.myspace.com/drazticmovez

www.reverbnation.com/wedraztic

www.facebook.com/factah

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The Blast Spotlight: Sarai Knowledge

Check out this Blast one on one interview with Blast feartued artist Sarai Knowledge. 

The Giant Blast: How long have you been performing?
Sarai Knowledge: As early as my childhood in New Orleans, so probably at least 5! My mom used to work in the French Quarter and I remember when I would go to work with her I would kick it with the street musicians. I also grew up in church, so I was always singing and performing. In school, I always shot for the leading role in all the plays, took drama classes, vocal lessons, and sang the national anthem at graduations.



The Giant Blast:  How would you describe yourself as an artist?
Sarai Knowledge:  Most artists probably always say "unique", but if we take a look around and count how many female Filipino hip hop artists there are...well, there's not many there standing! So I would definitely describe myself as versatile with a unique style, influential with maximum potential, inspiring and positively admiring, creative and inventively innovative!

The Giant Blast: What inspired you to get into the recording industry?
Sarai Knowledge:  For me music is a gift from God, and to show appreciation for these gifts endowed we need to utilize them to the fullest and inspire those around us. So I knew I needed to take my life long music passion to the next level and put out some serious records in order for my people around the world to hear what I have to say. There's so much struggle in the world today and music is one of the most influential tools, so focusing on bringing out the hopes of the people is what inspired me to seriously get into the recording industry.


The Giant Blast: Who have you worked with?
Sarai Knowledge: Well I must say I've been blessed this early in my career... Phil The Agony of Strong Arm Steady, Chace Infinite of Self Scientific, Afu-Ra of Life Force, Madlib, PF Cuttin, Grammy award winning producer Drew Correa, and I've shared the stage with the legendary KRS-One, Jamaica's dancehall king Delly Ranx, well known bay area artist such as Erk The Jerk, The Jacka, Evenodds and more.

The Giant Blast: Who would you like to work with in the future?
Sarai Knowledge: This would be a loooooong list and I would feel awful to leave anyone out, so let's just say those who have and are continuing to make an impact in the music industry.

The Giant Blast: Speaking of the future, where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Sarai Knowledge: Sarai Knowledge worldwide massive! Being a pillar of strength and pride to my Filipino people, the Asian community, Female emcees, singer/songwriters, and all independent artist who love what they do and strive hard to do what it takes to make it all come true. I see myself being a Grammy award winning singer and songwriter, top billboard chart stacking, platinum selling artist, and one of the most positive and influential women of our times.

The Giant Blast: Where do you see the music industry as a whole in the next few years?
Sarai Knowledge: It's a digital world these days, so the music is in the hands of younger generation. Since we are no longer at the sole mercy of the commercial music industry due to the easy access of independent music, we have the capabilities of choosing what we want to see, hear, and follow. So I see the music industry being more personable. Our favorite celebs will no longer feel like they are unattainable; they will feel more like our friends as we allow our fans to be more involved in our career. So I hope to see us more connected to each other and our fans supporting one another and I hope to see a huge rise in the independent music scene.


The Giant Blast: What does Sarai Knowledge get into outside of music?
Sarai Knowledge: I feel it's important to practice what you preach and walk the walk of you're gonna talk the talk, so I'm always trying to stay spiritually connected and keep my mind elevated. Outside of music, I stay inspired. Staying physically active in the sun, read books, watch documentaries, and attend seminars/workshops. I also stay active in the green movement, cannabis awareness, and conscious living as I find it important to nourish your mind, your temple, and your community. But... this is still all part of my music!


The Giant Blast: Who does Sarai Knowledge listen to?
Sarai Knowledge: I am influenced by so many genres but if I had to narrow it down... Nina Simone, George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic, Tu Pac, Biggie, Tribe Called Quest, Wu-Tang, Bille Holiday, Prince, Mos Def, Stevie Wonder, Bob Marley, Ray Charles, GangStarr, Marvin Gaye, Otis Redding, Common, Talib Kweli, The Roots, Jr, Gong and all the Marleys, The Beatles, Cat Stevens, KRS One, Zion I, Nas, Blackalicious, Hieroglyphics, Michael Franti, The Fugees, Nneka, Erykah Badu, Indie Arie, Jewel, Alicia Keys, Ben Harper, Jack Johnson, De La Soul, etc.


The Giant Blast: Is there anything else you would like to plug, any shout outs?
Sarai Knowledge: Our Divine Creator of course and my family for all the support. Big shout outs to my independent label, JUST BE Records! And the most influential person in the evolution my music, J RockA, one of the most gifted emcee/songwriters I know. Shout outs to Drew Correa for believing in me and for all your hard work. And Zack Crawford for all your skills and talents.




 
 

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The Blast Spotlight: Chanell Ketchmore

Check out this Blast one on one interview with Chanell Ketchmore.  In this interview Ketchmore talks about the Ketchmore Kids organization, her music and informing others on what they can do to get involved.

The Giant Blast:  Could you tell us about the Ketchmore Kids Organization? 

Chanell Ketchmore:  KK is dedicated to using hip-hop to work with youth and families on positive things, such as self-esteem and gang-prevention.

 

 

The Giant Blast:  In what ways do you use hip hop to teach positivity to the children?

Chanell Ketchmore:  We incorporate hip-hop culture into everything that we do, we lead critical thinking/discussion sessions with youth regarding specific hip-hop songs/lyrics, we encourage youth to express themselves and their creativity through the creation of their own hip-hop songs, we invite special guests affiliated with hip-hop culture in some way, shape, or form to come out and build with the kids. We encourage participation from national and local artists.

 

The Giant Blast:  What activities do you provide for the children during your workshops?

Chanell Ketchmore:  Hands-on interactive activities, such as role plays, worksheets, talent sessions, discussion sessions, with hip-hop at the core of everything; hip-hop jeopardy, teaching our youth about the foundation of hip-hop culture, and how this genre of music began as an outlet to express ourselves against poverty, oppression, and other social ills.

 

 

The Giant Blast:  How can someone get involved and help out with the cause?

Chanell Ketchmore:  Contact us on our website at Ketchmorekids.org, or myspace, facebook, twitter or email Ketchmorekids@aol.com

 

 

The Giant Blast: Where can they find information about the Ketchmore Kids Organization?

Chanell Ketchmore:  All the above.

 

 

The Giant Blast:  What workshops and events for the children have you had so far?

Chanell Ketchmore:  Workshops at rec centers, schools, boy's and girl's club, shelters. community events such as toy drives, school supply drives, food drives. Etc.

 

 

The Giant Blast:  Not only do you have this organization you also rap yourself, how long have you been spittin'?

Chanell Ketchmore:  Since I was 12 years old.

 

The Giant Blast:  What inspired you to rap?

Chanell Ketchmore: Inspired by my older brother, and the opportunity to express myself, the energy of the music touched me at a young age,and it came natural to me to express myself this way.

 

 

The Giant Blast:  What's the theme behind your new song "Calling All Troops"?

Chanell Ketchmore:  So many people say that our kids need help and need to change, so my thing is....don't talk about it, be about it. This song is meant to motivate and inspire listeners to do what they can, what is in their power, to help bring about positive social change for our youth, and thus society as a whole.

 

 

The Giant Blast:  You are also working on a short EP full of songs with positive messages dedicated to the children, who are you working with on this project, and who would you like to work with on this project?

Chanell Ketchmore:  J-Coleman is leading the way on this one of course. Coleman has been down for the cause, helping with workshops at the shelter, with school drives, food drives, and anything else needed to help Ketchmore Kids make a difference.  Don't wanna work with too many people, just wanna put some good music out there.  Just a blessing to be doing what is being done, and I can't take the credit for it, so many help, and provide their positive energy to the music and Ketchmore Kids, the hip-hop social change movement.

 

The Giant Blast: What types of artists do you listen to?

Chanell Ketchmore:  Varies-Taalib Kweli, Jadakiss, T.I. Common.

 

 

The Giant Blast:  How would you describe yourself as an artist?

Chanell Ketchmore:  Conscious street, hood social activist. 

 

 

The Giant Blast:  How would you describe yourself as a person?

Chanell Ketchmore:  Passionate, and just humble, appreciative of the little things.

 

The Giant Blast:  Is there anything else you would like to plug?

Chanell Ketchmore:  Starting May 1st, we need as many people as possible to go to refresheverything.com/ketchmorekids and vote for our program. We are trying to win a grant from Pepsi, but only the program with the most votes will win. We are also working to free my brother, Troy Ketchmore, who has been serving 15 years in prison for a crime he did not commit. He was an inspiration for me to get into hip-hop in the first place, and we are fighting to get him home. find out more about his case at myspace.com/freeketchmore, he also has a facebook page.

Sincerely, this is bigger than me, thanks to everyone who provides their time and efforts to push the word out about KK. Thanks for this interview. be blessed and stay true to who you are and what you do, you only live once here, so ride this until the wheels fall off!

 

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