Dj TedSmooth Aka The Remix King (INTERVIEW)

MMNyc718: Where are you originally from?

TedSmooth: East Harlem, Wagner Projects.


MMNyc718: Who were some of your "Biggest" influences when you were coming up?

TedSmooth: kid Capri, Brucie B, Star Child & Dj Rei Double R (My brother)

MMNyc718: How long have you been in the game?

TedSmooth: That is a grey area question but I will say my 1st paid gig was in 1985. a sweet 16 in the Bronx for $150 cash. (Laugh)!

MMNyc718: What Motivates you to do what you do?

TedSmooth: My motivations are taking the people who pay money to come hear me deejay to another place of happiness when they are in my club. Meet your future wife and have the best birthday and reminisce with your favorite song. Producing & remixing, there nothing better than taking a hit record and making it better; given it a different feel and a new life. Then deejay's that get inspired and start putting out different remixes, lets me know that I'm making a difference at a high level, and last but not least, my 5 year old daughter Ty. she's a mini me, loves music, dancing and inspires me to be the best i can be everyday............

MMNyc718: What is your opinion on the state of hip hop?

TedSmooth: The state of hip hop "IS WHAT WE MAKE IT". People get caught up in what the next dude is doing instead of just doing their own thing and create their own lane. That's what I did! Believed in my craft!

MMNyc718: What would you say are the ingredients to making a great club, radio, and or even a commercial record?

TedSmooth: The ingredients, everybody knows them but they act like they are not right in front of their face everyday. First is melody and aggressive drums that make you bop your head, Second is lyrics, and the third is the more simple the better.

MMNyc718: What are some off the "BIGGEST" records you have broke or been apart of?

TedSmooth: In the Early 90's I broke almost every reggae artist at my parties. Mr. Vegas, Sean Paul, and etc. In 03' I produced and co-wrote "Uh Ooh" Aka "Never Leave You" for Lumidee. Who was signed to my record label STRAIGHT FACE RECORDS. In 05' I produced "No Music" Aka "The Harlem March" for The Voice Of Harlem. That record till this day rules every elementary and junior high school school yard in NYC. The Kids form a circle and just clap the hook "No Music Clap Clap Clap Clap. No Music!" (Laugh). Then in 07' I started my streak of re mixes that till this day I'm surprised that the ideas still come to me. from Alicia keys "No One" Ft. Cassidy, Dreams "I Luv Your Girl" with Beyonce "Single Ladies", to Jaime Foxx's "Blame It" and to continue Chris Brown's "I Can Transform Ya" with Trey Songz "Invented Sex", to currently "Angels" & "Love Come Down" Ft. Jim Jones for Diddy. Its outta control!!! Oh yeah, shout out to my team "THE BIG DAWG PITBULLS"........


MMNyc718: Are you working on any new projects or with any new artists?

TedSmooth: I got a new reggae artist by the name of KING JAZZY that's crazy dope! I known him for years and I think now we are both on the same page to do some great music. I featured him on one of my "I Invented Sex" remix versions and he bodied it. the ladies gonna love him!

MMNyc718: How did you get the name the "REMIX KING"? What would you say is the best remix you put together?

TedSmooth: I never liked titles on my name but the people started calling me the "REMIX KING". at first it was "Yo Nigga , you the new Diddy with the remixes!!!!", then twitter was born and they didn't stop saying it so i said, fuck it! I'm putting this real work in and rarely is someone labeled the "BEST" at what they do so i embraced it, no like made a medallion that said "REMIX KING" (Laugh). B`ut accepted it cause it helped people identify me which opened allot of doors for me. The "BEST" remix? damn that's a hard one. I would have to say "I Luv Your Girl" By The Dream cause to take the Lolly Pop intro from the original tempo and gradually speed it up to i think 92bpm in the intro fucked everybody up and then dropping probably my favorite break of all time "Keep It Together" By Madonna was so Fuckin Harlem!!!!! and it banged the entire year, every basketball tournament, club, park, radio everywhere. finally that was the first remix I said "Ted Smooth, Straight Face, U Remember!" everybody just liked it, I don't why but I'll take it!(Laugh). "Blame It" a close 2nd and nobody knows this but i did that shit in my car, double parked on 119St & Pleasant Ave. I kid u not! the rest is history on that one........

MMNyc718: What would be the best way to reach you, if someone wanted to work with you?

TedSmooth: Twitter man! That's the greatest way! www.twitter.com/tedsmooth

MMNyc718: Is their anyone you would like to send a shout out to?

TedSmooth: Shouts out to my close friends that love and support, the fans the love and support Tedsmooth, my daughter Ty, John "GUNGIE" Rivera the "GREATEST" club promoter ever and god for blessing me with a job that I love doing! Their is nothing better!


MMNyc718 would like to take the time to say I really do appreciate Dj TedSmooth for taking the timeout to answer a few questions. Ladies & gents make sure you checkout Dj TedSmooth on www.ALISTRADIO.NET On Monday Nights @ 10pm or log on to www.DJTEDSMOOTH.COM for additional info............REMIX KING VOL.I INSTORES NOW!!!!!!!!!

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UNORTHADOX AKA THE ORTHA

UNORTHADOX AKA THE ORTHA is "ONE" of many emcee's out there struggling to to be heard , the pure form of "HIP HOP" runs throughout this Queens native. UNORTHADOX is a very "TALENTED" emcee who also does his thing on the production side also. His genuine "LOVE" for music is what pushes this Queens emcee to strive and make what the people are missing or what the industry is missing. Hit UNORTHADOX up @ UNMUZIC@AIM.COM for tracks or whatever you need.................Be on the lookout for the UNORTHADOX interview "COMING SOON"....................MMNyc718

Urban Ink Magazine/Streets Of New York Pt.2 (The Mixtape)By Vega Benetton Photo Shoot

MiddleManNyc718 was on the seen as Dj/Producer Vega Benetton was kind of enough to show some love by asking me to come out and support him and the rest of his extended family for his photoshoot for "Urban Ink Magazine". The shoot was also away to introduce Vega's next upcoming project called "STREETS OF NEW YORK PT.2" ( APRIL 2009). Vega invited some of the emcee's featured on this new mixtape to come out and get some shine. From likes of TParris, Night, Unorthadox, Rugged, G.O., Blu, Promise, & Craze. This mixtape also features a whole bunch of your favorite New York emcee's...........So keep your eye's open and ears to the street for that new "STREETS OF NEW YORK PT.2" By Vega Benetton.

Derty Den (INTERVIEW)

The MiddleManNyc718 was blessed with the opportunity to to sit down and ask a few questions to the N.C. own Derty Den; one of the dirty south up and coming new artist that is bring the not so typical style that we are use to hear from the dirty south. a true EMCEE bring the word play and lyrics back to the fore front. checkout the intervieew...................


MMNyc718: Who is Derty Den?

Derty Den: North carolinas poster child,new voice of the streets, down east beast

MMNyc718: How would you describe the hip hop scene in Enfield, North Carolina in one word?

Derty Den: Fresh!!!!

MMNyc718: How does being from the south make it difficult to gain respect as an emcee?

Derty Den: Because of what they expect from a southern artist critics expect southern artist to just make snap and pop music but the thing is derty den can bang with the best of them if they don't give me respect imma take it either way imma get it so there's no need for critics to make it hard....Lol

MMNyc718: How do you plan to attack this machine that we call hip hop?

Derty Den: Like a defensive line and I'm blitzing every play putting the pressure on the quarterback...lmao

MMNyc718: Who or what are some of your biggest influences as a emcee?

Derty Den: My influences are the people and the motivation they give me I love my fans

MMNyc718: How would you describe your style as a emcee?

Derty Den: Very diverse I can switch flows and talk about anything it depends on how I'm feeling at that specific moment

MMNyc718: What would be the first thing that comes to mind when people listen to your music?

Derty Den: DAMN!!! How he be so nice?

MMNyc718: Why did you decide to release "Move" as your first single?

Derty Den: Well move over is the follow up from poppin which is a very big record right now so I had to come just as big after that because I know music baby!!!!

MMNyc718: Who are some of the producers you've worked in the past?

Derty Den: And who are some of the producers you would like to work with in the 2009?manifest is my main go to guy he produced poppin and move over that my dude,black jeruz,ski beats,digga,madizm,jimi conway,cdub,chaze,flawless,I have worked with a lot of producers the one I would love to work with is dr.dre and drummer boy

MMNyc718: When can we expect an album from Derty Den?

Derty Den: Very soon....lol

MMNyc718: Where can people find material and or info about Derty Den?

Derty Den: you can find info @ www.myspace.comdirtydengit,www.dertyden.com,www.myspace.comdirtydengit,www.dertyden.com> , or just google me!

MiddleManNyc718 would like to thank Derty Den for taking the timeout to answer a few of my questions and given us the opportunity to get to know a little about him. Good luck Fam and keep up the hard work.........

Madison Rocks (INTERVIEW)

MMNyc718: Where are you from Madison?

Madison: I am from South Side Jamaica Queens New York.

MMNyc718: When did you know you wanted to be a artist?

Madison: I knew that I wanted to be an artist since I was around 8. My brother had a rap group and I remember wanting to be like them.

MMNyc718: How long have you been homing your craft as a artist?

Madison: Well I have been homing my craft for a long time and everyday I learn something new to improve my artistic journey.

MMNyc718: Who or what are some of your biggest influences when it comes to your music?

Madison: My biggest influences I would have to say is My brother/manager Lovelace. Also my parents because both are true lovers of music.

MMNy718: How would you best describe your style of music? And is their a Genre that you want to be classified in?

Madison: I would have to describe my music as Alternative Rock/Rap. I don't believe that there is a Genre for my music which makes it more unique.

MMNyc718: What opportunities have been presented to you because you are an artist?

Madison: I have traveled in the states doing many shows. I have been offered to go overseas but I am so scared to fly that long lol!!!

MMNyc718: Who are some of the producers and artists you've worked with in the past? Who would you like to work with in the future?

Madison: I have worked with producers Rockwilder (Jay-Z, Janet Jackson etc), Teddy Riley ( Michael Jackson, Black Street, etc) Alan Plotkin (Rock Producer). I would like to work with Jonathan Davis (Korn), Travis Barker, David Banner, Tommy Lee, and Linkin Park.

MMNyc718: Do you prefer being a artist or being a song writer for other artist?

Madison: I prefer both actually. Writing for other artist gives me a chance to be a lot more creative for another person and then there is nothing like being an artist. When I hit that stage or booth the feeling is like no other.

MMNyc718: Can you give a brief rundown of your resume?

Madison: Well in the late 90's I opened up for many artist like Lil Kim, Mase, Biggie, etc. In 98 I won B.E.T's Teen Summit Talent showcase out of 6,000 other artist. I also did freestyle friday on B.E.T 106 in Park and was the winner for a couple of weeks. I have performed at Crash Mansion NYC, S.O.B's NYC, and other spots out of state. I have so much more info but you said brief soooo lol. This is just a little taste of my resume.

MMNyc718: How can people find music, articles, downloads, and or whatever info on Madison?

Madison:They can find my material at www.myspace.com/madisonrocks2http://www.myspace.com/madisonrocks2> . My bio, music video, music, and other info is on there.

MMNyc718: When should we expect a album from you?

Madison: God willing very soon. I don't want to say a date because this music biz is nuts so like I said God willing very very soon lol.

The MiddleManNyc718 would like to thank Madison and Lovey of SisBro Entertainment for giving me the opportunity to ask a few questions and answering them. Thanks again and I appreciate it very much for the opportunity............

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THE BX'S OWN DJ. COMMISH (INTERVIEW)

MMNyc718: Commish where are you from?

Dj CMC: The BX

MMNyc718: How long have you been a deejay?
 
Dj CMC: 10 years overall but 8 years in the clubs.

MMNyc718: Where did the name Commish come from?

Dj CMC: It was a name that was given to me while in college.  I went to St. John's University and created the Urban Music Dept. at the school's radio station (WSJU).  I have somewhere between 40 - 50 members in the department.  The GM wasn't always around so I did my part to keep everything in line so the staff named me "The Commissioner". That name stuck with me.

MMNyc718: who are some of your influences that made you  want to become a deejay?  

Dj CMC: When I was in high school going to clubs that I had no business getting into, I use to listen to DJ Ace "The Crowd Motivator" and Big Kap.  On the radio, I was listening to Red Alert and Funkmaster Flex.  On the mixtape scene, there was Craig G & S&S, Double R, Ron G. and Kid Capri.  I listened to all of them.  

MMNyc718: What are some of the opportunities or things that you have seen because your a deejay?

Dj CMC: There's so many to name.  I would have been to places if I wasn't a DJ.  

MMNyc718: Do you remember your first time deejaying a party or event?

Dj CMC: I was in college hosting a party when my DJ had to go to the bathroom.  I never had any practice as a DJ but he gave me a 2 minute crash course during the party and made me spin while he went to the bathroom. I always had a sense of selection so I was ok.  When he came back, he felt that I had it under control so he went to sleep in the booth and let me finish the party.  

MMNyc718: What is next for Dj Commish in 2009?

Dj CMC: I definitely want to travel overseas this year and get to commercial radio.  I also want to start a management and event marketing company and get a show on commercial radio.

MMNyc718: Where can people find mixes, Cd's, and  dates of where you will be spinning?

Dj CMC: All of my info and cd's can be found in one place.  www.djcommish.com <http://www.djcommish.com> .  Log on and download my free mixtapes into your i-tunes, ipods or convert them to cd's for your car. Whatever you like to do, it's there on the website.

MMNyc718: Who is the "GREATIEST" deejay of all time in your eye's?

Dj CMC: That is such a tough question.  If you ask anyone where I'm from, they would say either Herc, Flash, or Bam.  I can't disagree with that but I would have to throw Red Alert in that argument too.  He was the 1st to have a radio show, the 1st to have the opportunity to put the music out there to the masses on a weekly basis and he's still out there 25 years later.  He also screamed on me in a packed club when I was spinning.  I was having a tough time dealing with a promoter and I told him that I was thinking about quitting as a DJ.  He let me have it and told me to keep doing what I'm doing.  That was 7 years ago. Thanks Uncle Red!

The MiddleManNyc718 would like to thank Dj Commish for taking the time to answer a few questions. Also would like to say I appreciate you given me the time to do this interview.

DATIN (INTERVIEW-2009)

MMNyc718: Where were born and raised Datin?

DATIN: I was born and raised in the Brick city (Newark, NJ) and still currently reside here

MMNyc718: What made you want to become an Emcee?

DATIN: Well when I started rapping it was as a joke to entertain my homeboys on the block..
I had no confidence so I really didn't take it serious... I loved hip hop and wanted to be a part of it, but me being a Emcee seemed so Far fetched to me... but as I got older and went to High school I would see al ot of cats in cyphers and I would think to myself " man I could go toe to toe with these dudes and I do this playing around!" I had my homeboy Dramatic in one of my classes and he would constantly spit verses at me.. I told him that I could spit to, so he asked to hear something.... I made sure I went home that night and wrote a verse to spit to him the next day...I got up with him the next day and spit my first written verse... He gave me crazy feedback... he was so hype off my verse that he had me spit it to a whole bunch of other cats and after I spit to them they went crazy! So it was their reaction to my verses that mad me want to be a Emcee... The attention Fueled me to keep doing this and it built my confidence up and I've been taking this serious ever since.
   

MMNyc718: Can you give a brief rundown of your resume?

DATIN: Well I've won a whole bunch of battles all over from NJ to NY to Detroit
all the way 2 Paris France.... I'm a former 106 and park "Freestyle Friday Champ".. I've been in a couple DVD's like Proof (R.I.P) and Bizarre of D12's Who wanna battle DVD... I've toured in Spain and in France.... I released a mixtape entitled "The death and rebirth of...." and moved over 10,000 copy's independently... and I've also recorded some songs with some Big names in this game.

MMNyc718: Who were some of your "Biggest" influences on the young Datin?

DATIN: Wow...well as a young lad my first influence came from "Bone Thugs In Harmony" man! Those were my dudes b! they still are! I'm their biggest fan lol.. I actually got to record a joint with Krazie Bone recently... but my biggest influence came from "NAS" man... I think he's the"GREATEST" to ever do it b... as a Emcee you strive to be better than who you consider to be the best.... Well "NAS" set the bar really high b... I tip my hat to dude... he definitely inspires me.

MMNyc718: What pushes or makes you strive to be a better artist?

DATIN: I aim to be the "BEST" at what I do.... and that's what drives me to be a better artist... I'm constantly trying to raise the bar
for myself... and that keeps me on point........

MMNyc718: What is your opinion of the Hip Hop scene as a whole?

DATIN: Its Dead! it Sucks! all I hear is the same song sung a million different ways!
everybody saying things that other dudes have already said before... its whack.. I love hip hop but I hate where its at b..everybody "TRASH" with the exception of a couple people...cause even in the mist of this famine u still have some cats in the game putting it down.

MMNyc718: Who have you worked with as far as production? And who are you looking forward to working with in 2009?

DATIN: Well I've worked with Charlamange, Scram Jones, Alchemist, The Heatmakers, and DJ Static..... for 2009 I'm working with some real talented dudes with some heat!!! My man Trin-D-zle, Willie Okkz,T-Wyla, Elete, Capi Coo and a couple other hungry producers.


MMNyc718: What is your favorite track off The Death and Rebirth Mixtape?

DATIN: well that mixtape is a couple years old now...I was rapping from where I was at at that time...that mixtape was critically acclaimed and I sold a lot of them but I'm not proud of piece of work... I was young, ignorant and lost when I wrote that material..If I had 2 pick a song it would be "THE PROMISE (Remix)" cause it was real and the most heart felt, but besides that my message on the rest of that mixtape was off... Its a new day and a new Datin... I'm ready to make my "GRAND ENTRANCE" and re-introduce myself to everybody... this time I have something to say!!

MMNyc718: Where can people find material or get info about Datin?

DATIN: I have a album due this summer entitled "The Grand Entrance"... this time its 4 Real!!! I ain't pushing it back anymore!
 so stay on the look out 4 that! in the meantime they can check me @www.myspace.com/datinddd and at www.simplyflow.com. Thanks 4 the support ya'll!! Peace and God Bless u all!!!!

MMNyc718 would like to personal thank the hommie Datin for taking the timeout answer a few questions and give us a little insight on what is going on with him. Truly appreciate fam, God Bless and keep up the god work!!!!