WHO IS HOT IN 845 "Big Bad Baragon"

Hey what's up people, sorry it's been awhile since we got together, but were back, and we have a whole lot of new music and artist to talk about. Today we received a mixtape in our inbox from one of Upstate NY's up and coming unsigned artist, the Big Bad Baragon. Now, I must admit, I've only heard bit's and pieces of some of his freestyles, and did catch the young artist when he was on BET's 106 and Park Freestyle Friday segment a while back, but that was the extent of my interaction with him and his music. We are facebook friends so we have on occasion shot the shit on what we think of today's artist and their music, and both agree there is a huge void in the hip hop game right now. We reached to Big Bad Baragon for our "Who's Hot In The 845" as he debuts his first mixtape "Another Man's Treasure" Which by the way should have the streets taking notice. You can download it here --->http://www.bigbadbaragon.com

Q.Tell us about who you are & What you do? 

A. I’m Big Bad Baragon, but you can call me Heavy Pendergrass for this interview. I rap, I produce, I express myself using music. My most recent collection of expressions are available at www.bigbadbaragon.com

Q: Describe your Music in 5 words

A. Funky, Entertaining, Inspiring, Authentic,Art  

Q.Please give your Fans 3 Fun Facts About you 

a. I don’t smoke anything, or drink, which is rare for rappers. My favorite musician is Stevie Wonder. I have a bit of a weight problem.

Q. What makes your Voice Stand Out from other Artists? 

A. My voice specifically? I guess that whenever women hear it they begin to perspire, other than that I don’t know.

Q. Do you Write Your Own Material? 

A. Of course!

Q: What are your Current projects that you are working on? 

A. We’re still pushing my debut mixtape, “Another Mans Treasure: Sextape Vol.1”. We’re working on videos and getting that out there. I’m working with Jean Paul Viteri on his new project, as well as my own funk album and an album with DJ Husky.

Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 years time? 

A. In bed with Masiela Lusha or Asa Akira or whoever may end up being my wife. Also I’ll be a bit further in my career, hopefully.

Q: Where do you get your inspiration from? 

A. My family and wanting to make them proud, that’s the drive. The content comes from life, like every love song on the mixtape is about a specific girl that I know personally. As far as music, my largest inspiration comes from dudes like Biggie, Ghostface, Big Daddy Kane, LL Cool J, Kanye West, dudes who were able to balance a commercially and critically successful career. As far as influences, that list would be just a bit different.

Q: If you had to choose and Industry artist Fan base who would it be? Why?

 A: Can’t say. I want my own unique fan base.

Q: What Artist that's out now is your style, or in your lane?

A . I have too many dimensions to really say, I’d have to let someone tell me who they think is in my lane.

Q: Who would you rather listen to R&B or Hip Hop Music? 

A. Old school hip hop over modern day R&B.

Q:What Artist do you listen to? 

A. Stevie Wonder, James Brown, Ghostface Killah, Kool G Rap, Wu Tang Clan, Biggie, I just got into “What’s Going On” by Marvin Gaye & “Straight Out the Jungle” by the Jungle Brothers so they’re getting a lot of love from me, too.

Q:Who influences your music? 

A. Kool G Rap, Biggie, Big Daddy Kane, the RZA, Dj Premier, Stevie Wonder, Biz Markie, The Wu Tang Clan, a lot of people.

Q: Please describe your fashion style in 5 words? 

A. I’m a passionate rhymer not a fashion designer!

Q: How can people Contact you & Collaborate with you? 

A. They can contact me via my website, or the normal way, on Twitter! @BigBadBaragon

Lil Wayne Reportedly Hospitalized!!

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/03/15/lil-wayne-hospitalized-critical-condition_n_2887210.html

Lil Wayne is in critical condition and "being prepared for his last rites," TMZ reports.

The 30-year-old rapper was rushed to Cedars Sinai Tuesday for multiple seizures. He was released the next day but was taken to the hospital again after being found unconscious in his room, TMZ reports. According to TMZ, Wayne has been placed in an induced coma.

The rapper Mack Maine tweeted, however, that Wayne is home "alive and well." Another rapper, Birdman, tweeted, "My son is in good spirit..feelin much betta...be home soon."

MacklemoreXRyan Lewis:The Heist album review

 Ben Haggerty better known by his stage name "Macklemore".A comparable no name he came into the mainstream for the first time on the XXL freshman top ten. I am going to review his first mainstream album debut "The Heist" fully produced by Ryan Lewis.


The Heist starts off on a high note with an inspirational song entitled "Ten thousand hours". This track is not only the prologue setting a great stage for this album but it also shows a level of honesty and being proud of doing the unconventional which will be prevalent through out. "Cant hold us" ft Ray Dalton, an independent musician/songwriter from Seattle is the next track on this CD  This song has some of the best flows on the album. The next track and single "Thrift Shop" is one of my favorite songs on the album (and also my favorite party record currently". Thrift shop is a proud counter-rap-culture anthem, talking about the faded appeal of Gucci shirts and the rise of having a completely unique style and getting away from popular trends. Now we get to my least favorite track on the album "thin line". Honestly there is nothing really fantastic about this track, but none of it is bad either it's just a good, solid and upbeat track (which should be a spoiler for what I think of the album overall). I have to say before I get into this track that regardless of how you feel on this topic, this next song is a complete game changer in every sense of the word. "Same Love", a complete open journal of a straight guys (Macklemore) brutally honest opinion of the negative stigma gay culture has, the struggle they go through on a day to day basis and the fact that people talk numb about this topic everywhere, the fact that Macklemore is the first person ever to take on this topic (in a rap song) to the mainstream is mind-blowing and opened the flood gates for rappers to talk about whatever they want regardless of taboo's. This song is another one of my favorites "Make The Money" despite it's semi-typical title is has amazingly inspirational verse's of the struggle of a passionate rapper, though a common topic the words and feeling are so real and heart felt, it stands out. The hook is about keeping your ground and keeping your convictions through the fame. Imagine yourself in a smokey bar at 2 in the morning, drunk and honest telling your bartender all your problems this is the theme of the song "Neon Cathedral" featuring the great folk/blues talent of Allen Stone. "BomBom" Featuring "The Teaching" is a great instrumental track co-composed by Ryan Lewis and The Teaching. The next track "White walls" Ft.School Boy Q and Singer Hollis. A poppy song with upbeat banter mostly about women and alcohol  it's a fun song. "Jimmy lovin" Ft.Ab-Soul of Black hippie is another brutally honest take on being a member of the mainstream music industry. Macklemore talks about staying true to yourself when you a have people feeding you bullshit left and right. Ab-soul provides the hook as well as a third verse where he is playing a member of the industry. "Wing$" is another one of my least favorite songs, its good but his overly in-depth play on using new shoes as a long simile for conformism and stepping outside of the mainstream really doesn't come across as well in this song. This is the only track on the album that I would say is bad, "a wake" featuring Evan Roman. Bad Beat, but rhymes and delivery followed by a decent hook ties this trash bag together."Gold" Ft.Eighty4 Fly is another good inspirational song with a poppy beat. The lyrics are strictly feel good in every sense of the word, then the beat changes and Macklemore goes straight punchlines and flow. The next song "Starting over" featuring the lead singer of the band "Band of Horses" Ben Bridwell is an inspirational song about his feeling (guessing he's pretty comfortable with those topics) but he has a way with words and the instrumental gives him no choice but to be honest. The final track on this album "Cowboy Boots"..a weird mix of a folk song, a bar sing along and a rapper spilling his heart to the patrons. This song kind of reminds me of Fun. and Mumford and sons as far as production goes.

Overall Rating 4 out of 5

Macklemore is a very talented artist who has approached each instrumental Ryan Lewis has given him with complete honesty and skill with flow and wordplay. the content was good, though he might have played it safe on a couple of tracks. I can't wait to see what he does on his next album, and see him branch out from a topic standpoint. The features on this album where all good and played there part. I highly recommend this for anyone who is interested in more the money, hoes, clothes, dro, and coke..and liquor.

-James Whitman

"Who's Hot In The 845" GREEK

Many artist struggle to establish their musical identity, laboriously trying on different music styles like pieces of clothing looking to find what fits. But there are others who emerge in command of their craft, their identity, and their music. Bobby Toromanides aka “Greek” fits firmly in the latter category. His upcoming release “Rear Views” is a motivating and energetic release that heralds the arrival of a gifted and significant new talent to the Hip Hop community. One whose music feels familiar in the best possible way, while striking out into its own territory. 

We caught up with this up and coming artist for our "Who's Hot In 845" and we hope you enjoy this Candide question answer interview. 

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Q.Tell us about who you are & What you do?

Greek. I am a hip hop artist from upstate Newburgh NY, who loves to make
real music, with real meaning, positive messages, and high energy, 
I focus on topics and concepts that is relevant and can help people in
today's society! Especially the younger generation!

Q: Describe your Music in 5 words.

Greek: Inspirational, motivational, positive, real, and captivating, I would like to think that I have a 
story telling style, that brings what I'm and feeling and what's happening around me to 
life.

Q.Please give your Fans 3 Fun Facts About you.

Greek: 1. I like to party hard every chance I get! Never know when u gotta go!
2. I'm a big jokster, I love to make people laugh! And be the life of the
party with my personality.  3. If someone wanted to try and kill me they can always find me in the
malls shopping, cuz I love getting fly! I'm big on sneakers and throwing dope outfits together! I feel a rush when I'm putting together a sick outfit and I'm on the hunt for every piece lmao

Q. What makes your Voice Stand Out from other Artists?

Greek. I've been told by a lot of fans that my voice is very commanding
and it grabs them once they hear my song come on!


Q. Do you Write Your Own Material?


Greek. Yes! don't think I could spit anybody else's lyrics.

Q: What are your Current projects that you are working on?

Greek. To start off the new year, I am starting on my new mixtape
"REAR VIEWS" this is my musical way of expressing how i'm progressing musically 
 I want to show the fans and the critics my versatility. I'm getting better and even more inspired
This mixtape series will be a great way to keep my fans up to
speed with my music, my career and what's going on outside of my
music. But the best part is i'm using my music to express
myself and invite fans to take this journey with me!

Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 years time?

Greek. With hard work, dedication, quality music, and god, I would
say, successful, as a well respected nationally known hip hop artist!

Q: Where do you get your inspiration from?

Greek. I get inspired when I hear other great artists music, i feel
like you are a liar if you say you were never a fan of another artist, if you are
a artist! We all saw/heard something that inspired us and motivated us
to want to get into this industry and become successful and heard!

Q: If you had to choose and Industry artist Fan base who would it be? Why?

Greek. Jay-z. because he is globally known, highly respected and not only
in the avenues of music, but as a business man in so many other ventures 
and still manages to be the best hip hop artist. I love the fact that
he can bring all races together by the 1000's in 1 venue and make them
go insane like the late great Michael Jackson. His fans  love him so he will always
be hot and remembered even when he's gone!

Q: What Artist that's out now is your style, or in your lane?

Greek.  Jayz, kanye west, ti, fab, bob, big Sean, rick ross, lil wayne etc.

Q: What would you rather listen to R&B or Hip Hop Music?

Greek.  I feel like both of these genres took a big turn, and it wasn't
the best turn, I like to listen to the classics more than what's out
now from both genres I feel like now the R&B singers are trying be the
rappers and the rappers are trying be the R&B singers!

Q:What Artist do you listen to?

Greek.  Jay z, Kanye, T.I, Fab, B.O.B, Big Sean, Rick Ross, Lil Wayne etc.


Q:Who influences your music?

Greek: The same ones that I listen to, I don't just listen to any
artist. You have to really grab me and if you do then you are something
different that I never seen before "innovator"

Q: Please describe your fashion style in 5 words? 

Greek: Young, fly, classy, sophisticated, and dope! I don't like to wear 
what is always trending and I hate to wear what everybody else is rocking,  
I learned coming up if its classic it's always in style and you can always wear it!
Trends come and go!

Q: How can people Contact you & Collaborate with you?
For bookings, interviews, and collaborations Contact Charles Kimbrough via
Email- 845mgntgrp@gmail.com
you can follow me on twitter @Greek845, Instagram: Greek845
 facebook: www.facebook.com/greek845
reverbnation.com/greek845 or just go to my website www.greek845.com

"WHO'S HOT IN THE 845" DAY NIZZY OF U.S. (UNIQUE SOLDIERS USFH)

I live and breath to assist the local unsigned and independent artist reach their potential. Watching young talent blossom into seasoned artist and grind daily building their brands, and gaining recognition regionally and nationally Reminds me of the old days when some of the greatest acts in music history all performed and toured together and shared a common bond, the love of music. I created this blog "Headphone Politics" because I'm a Musik Head and my partners are Musik Headz as well and we wanted a way to show the power of support for our local talent and giving them a platform to showcase why we should be listening to them, and allow you the fan to Learning a little about them so that you can decide if you want to know more about them and their music. Our "Who's Hot In The 845" will showcase those artist we feel represent the best in the region, and this will cover all genre's. Today we will feature Day Nizzy of U.S. (Unique Soldiers USFH) 

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HEADPHONE POLITICS - WHO IS DAY NIZZY?

DAY NIZZY - As of today I like to consider myself as a guy that fully understands who I am as a person and an artist. Dwight Dejohn Young is no different then Day Nizzy due to the fact that I never wanted to create a Day Nizzy Persona that people would like instead Dejohn Young. I give people me and I could be satisfied with having one fan that appreciated me for doing so. I love music because I feel words are powerful and by me providing the world with my perspective it can empower someone else in the process. 

HEADPHONE POLITICS - HOW DID YOU GET TO BE WHO YOU ARE? TELL US WHAT MAKES YOU YOU?

DAY NIZZY - I think being from the hood (Newburgh, NY) but also seeing what the rest of the world outside of the hood made me the man I am today. The fact that I know there's so much more to life made me more versatile then other artist you may hear. My mother tried pursuing a rap career and had connections with some legendary people in hip hop. Names like Lord Finess and Dj Premier, but when she had me it kind of slow her down, so I'd like to believe that I was brought into this world to finish what she started.


HEADPHONE POLITICS - WHAT ARE YOU DOING NOW?

DAY NIZZY - Currently I'm working on my second EP the follow up to "Book Of Secrets" which you can find on datpiff.com. My new project is still untitled at the moment, but I promise to deliver something better than my last. I am also a quarter of the group Unique Soldiers. We are looking forward to dropping a follow up to our US vs Them Mixtape which I still believe was the hottest mixtape to drop in my hood to date.

HEADPHONE POLITICS - DESCRIBE YOUR MUSIC IN 5 WORDS?

DAY NIZZY - Unique, Intelligent, Dope, Lyrical, and Relevant!!

HEADPHONE POLITICS - GIVE YOUR FANS OR POTENTIAL FANS 3 FUN FACTS ABOUT YOU!

DAY NIZZY - My cousin is CL Smooth who was a rapper who made hits with Pete Rock
I lived in Italy from age 12 years old to 15 years old.
I never been shot, and I don't have any felonies..lol


HEADPHONE POLITICS - WHAT MAKES YOUR VOICE STAND OUT FROM OTHERS?

DAY NIZZY -  I don't feel like I sound like anyone else I have so many different flows that my voice never gets repetitive.

HEADSPHONE POLITICS - Where do you get your inspiration from?

DAY NIZZY - I'm inspired by making my mark on the world. The death of my friend Trent Zachary and for all the people that have been loyal to me over the years I wanna be able to deliver and give back

HEADPHONE POLITICS - If you had to choose and Industry artist Fan base who would it be? Why?

DAY NIZZY - I wouldn't want another artist fan base because I'm so different if anything it would have to be an artist with a long career because I want loyal fans. The attention span is so short nowadays I need fans that's gonna stick by me.

HEADPHONE POLITICS - What Artist that's out now is your style, or in your lane?

DAY NIZZY - I like J cole, Fab, Drake, definitely Hov, but I don't really like to compare myself to anyone, I just wanna be who I was put hear to be.

HEADPHONE POLITICS - What would you rather listen to R&B or Hip Hop Music? WHAT ARTIST DO YOU LISTEN TO? 


DAY NIZZY -  I'm an R&B dude I can't even front..lol, The artist I listen to are the ones I named, plus I like Miguel's Album.

HEADPHONE POLITICS - Who influences your music? 

DAY NIZZY - When I'm makin music I try not to listen to any other artist because I don't want to start sounding like anyone else, I do listen to a lot of R&B when I'm creating though.

HEADPHONE POLITICS - Please describe your fashion style in 5 words? 

DAY NIZZY - I coordinate I'm flashy at times but when you look your best it's easier to have the confidence you need to be successful

HEADPHONE POLITICS - How can people Contact you & Collaborate with you?

DAY NIZZY - @daynizzy on twitter 


HEADPHONE POLITICS - WHAT IS YOUR FUTURE?

DAY NIZZY - I hope one day soon, I will be able to make a career out of this music. I couldn't picture myself doing anything else, and i feel like I have enough talent to do it like no one else can. In 5 yrs I want to be sitting on a couple of platinum plaques, I couldn't name one person that made it from my hood and I feel like all the struggles and pain we endured, that my city is ready for a success story. I am 26 now and I wasted a lot of years. I already lost one of my close friends Trent "Trigga" Zachary at a young age and before my story is finished I want to be able to say I did it for US!!


Headphone Politics - If you want to hear music from this young rising artist you can check his music out here: http://www.reverbnation.com/nizzyhoffa 
or you can download " Book Of Secrets here: http://www.datpiff.com/Day-Nizzy-Book-Of-Secrets-mixtape.308857.html

"WHO'S HOT IN THE 845" TONY E

I HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO SEE THIS YOUNG MAN DO HIS THING IN 2010 DURING THE BREAK CONTEST IN POUGHKIPSEE NY, AND THEN AGAIN AT MEADOWLANDS STADIUM FOR THE BAMBOOZLE FESTIVAL, THIS YOUNG RISING STAR HAS HAD HIS SHARE OF ADVERSITY IN HIS YOUNG LIFE,AND IT SEEMS HE'S FUNNELED IT ALL INTO HIS MUSIC. THE TRACK I JUST LISTENED TO TITLED "JOHN LENNON" SHOWS THE LYRICAL SKILL AND FLOW WE ARE LOOKING FOR AND THIS WEEK WE LABEL TONY E HOT AND ONE TO WATCH IN THE 845!! Since the age of 9 years old Antonio Echandy, better known as "Tony E.", has been musically active. Being so young it was not until the age of 15 did his music become known to the public of his peers in Beacon, New York. In the year of 2009, Tony lost his mother in a tragic car accident but it never hindered his goals, It just gave him more inspiration and more drive to fulfill his dream. Tony remains like any other child with extraordinary goals and inspiration. "Music wise, Charles Hamilton, Kanye West, Passion Pit and all creative music inspires him. "Honestly Im just inspired at the idea of making music and doing something I love for a living, also the idea of people listening to me drives me even more." Following the release of his first mix tape, "The Incomplete Circle", The Tony E. Express was on track. His music became Wildly favored by the local youth and the parents of those youth as well. 6 months later he dropped yet another mix tape entitled "2525" that displayed his development in the last 6 months. The style of the this young lyricist is unlike most, putting together meaningful words with a flow that both excites and entices his audience. In December of 2011 Tony E. kicked open opportunities door entering The Break Contest live music competition at the Chance Theater in Poughkeepsie, New York. With a goal to win, Tony began selling tickets for his first show immediately, and with overwhelming support from his city, family and friends he had no problem packing the house to earn what he had worked so hard for. Although he aimed for 1st Tony fell short at 5th place, yet still earning him his overall goal of performing on the Bamboozle stage @ The Meadowlands Arena in New Jersey with some of music’s biggest names Like, Lil’ Wayne, A Day To Remember, Big Sean and many more. After his performance at The Bamboozle Festival Tony E. came back home to open up for Mac Miller the very next day at The Chance Theatre in Poughkeepsie NY. Tony went on to drop yet another mix tape entitled, "Just Another Mixtape". Locally the mix tape was a hit and everyone enjoyed how Tony could uniquely make every industry beat on the tape his own. After dropping his 3rd mix tape in just his senior year of high school, Tony attracted even more people to his fan base. Just 2 months later Tony dropped his first original project titled "Story Time". In this project Tony developed every song to have its own unique story behind it to show how diverse and creative he is. This project caught attention to many people and eventually Tony began even traveling to New York City to record in multi millionaire studios such as "Jungle City" and "The Engine Room". Tony then dropped his next mixtape entitled "Low Toleerance" where he demolished the most famous industry beats out like its suppose to be done to show the "Low Tolerance" he has for the music out today. Tony is set to drop his first OFFICIAL album Entitled "Echandy" on Feb 9th 2013 with all original beats and a unique style of music making. Tony and his team full young creative minds want to take his dream to the next level and show the world who Tony E. is. Working every day on music, videos, promoting, and even producing there is no doubt that Tony and his team are one of the most hungry unsigned talent out there.

http://www.tonye.bandcamp.com/
http://youtu.be/Lzaj_GLmX9I - Tony E - Live @ The Chance For The Break Contest
http://youtu.be/4Ord5MbefCo - Tony E Performance @ The Bamboozle Festival
http://youtu.be/c2TUGhvY5S4 - Tony E Opens Up for Mac Miller
http://youtu.be/eKfs2C_ckL8 - "Y.W.&.R."(Young Wild & Reckless) SMASH SINGLE
http://youtu.be/Mdsjj7D1vU8 - "Rack City Freestyle"
http://youtu.be/HRCls6hXB8Y - "History"
http://youtu.be/Bf8hDjFnrd0 - "Tony E Interview" Cypha Sundays
http://youtu.be/P5k2N0zUE-g - "Tony E interview" from the UK

845R8DIO WERE LISTENING!!

At 845R8DIO, we've made a commitment to making sure local artist world wide, and our local 845 artist get real opportunities, to grow by partnering with other local individuals, promoters, venues and Dj's, to assit local artist with being seen,being heard and getting marketed In 2013.  845R8DIO and it's partners, 845 Management Group,  and 845 Entertainment will dedicate its staff, time and resources, to building a solid networking platform for up and coming artist to showcase their talent. This does not mean every artist that say's play my track, will get played, featured or showcased. We want to support those artist who are #GRINDJUNKIES AND #MUSIKHEADZ, those artist who understand that because you smoke blunts, pop bottles, have a little swagger, chicks and can put words together, makes you an artist. We want to support those artist who understand, that being an artist takes Hard work, practice, persistence, professionalism, networking, self promoting and dedicating their lives to their craft, makes you and artist!! Putting the time in like there is no plan B. Starting January 14th we will start our Who's Hot segment were each week we will feature an artist we think is one to watch and support. If we feel the an artist is hot, we will place the artist in our rotation and market them to all of the stations in our network (2360 and growing) and that's no B.S. So if you "know" you have what it takes to be a #GRINDJUNKIE or one of our #MUSIKHEADZ, send us a bio,a pic, and a link to your music where we can download it, (do not send us a mp3 unless we request it) make sure your music is tagged with artist name, song, genre, year song was made and contact information to MUSIC@845R8DIO.COM OR INFO@845R8DIO.NET. and remember, WERE LISTENING!!

#GRINDJUNKIES #MUSIKHEADZ