NEW CAROLINA MUSIC: HOT OR NOT?

New Music from Carolina's on Starr City Chulo of Starr City Records and Deniro of Skull Gang Dipset! Remember where you heard it first! Post your twitter name below and tell us..."HOT OR NOT"

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-Chakara

Dre Cannonz: The Young Super Video Producer Of NC

CHAKARA: Hey Dre Cannonz! How are you??? How's life been treating you?

CANNONZ: Hey Chakara! I'm blessed. Life has been pretty good.




CHAKARA: Let my readers outside of NC know who you are, and what exactly you contribute to the NC Music and Ent industry.

CANNONZ: I'm Dre Cannonz. I'm a music producer, graphic designer and video director & editor, Which has been getting me alot of recognition in the music industry locally and nationally. This came from over 20+ of my music videos being featured on worldstarhiphop.com.



CHAKARA: Oh my God! That's success. I've always told you that! At such a young age, you were able to make heavy sound around NC and even places in GA. Tell me exactly how you started with filming and music.

CANNONZ: Well to start it all off, I've been doing music ever since I could remember. From banging on pots and pans as a toddler, to getting sent out of class in 3rd grade for making beats with my mouth and "disrupting the class" lol. I taught myself how to play the piano, the drums and a little on the acoustic guitar. I officially started producing in 2003 when I was a freshman in high school and been doing it exclusively every since. Videography was also an interest of mine, just never gotten serious about it until about 2 years ago. See, I have my own group of artists that I work with called "Main Event Army". We had a big summer single called "Walk Like A Model" that was really starting to pick up, so I decided it was time to shoot a video for it. After hitting up numerous videographers and directors we found out the only way we would be able to make it happen is if we did it ourselves. So, I purchased a digital camera and a couple editing programs and started learning the basics. I wanted the video to look just like if I saw it on BET. We started shooting street videos just to gain more experience in shooting and editing and we posted them online.Once people started seeing how good they came out, that's when I started getting calls. $$.


CHAKARA: Tell my readers about Main Event Army. Whose included in this group?

CANNONZ: Main Event Army is my team. It consist of 4 solo artists.
Casino Crisis (@CasinoCrisis)
Big Money Live (@BigMoneyLive)
Bobby James (@Blk_N_UglyAsEva)
Nyck Newz (@RealNyckNewz)

What I love so much about my team is their hunger to succeed. They are my motivation to keep everything moving. I like to think of them as my bosses, because I work for them. I do alot and at the end of the day, it all comes back to my team.


CHAKARA: BIG MONEY LIVE WHATUP! Lol that's my homie! What artists in mainstream music have you worked with?

CANNONZ: I've done work for Slim Dunkin (1017 Bricksquad), Da Kid (Arrogant Music), Lil Chuckee (YMCMB) Young Dro (Grand Hustle), Rich KidShawty (Grand Hustle), Travis Porter (Jive), Rocko (A1), Young Scrap (Universal), J Cole, and I've done alot of work with Raleigh's own Troop 41 (Universal Republic) and we have much more on the way.




CHAKARA: NOTHING BUT BIG NAMES! Straight impressive! I mentioned you in an interview I did with Sonny Digital, b/c when its comes to grind, I see similarities in you strong grinding young men. What kind of connections have you had with super producer Sonny Digital in your career?

CANNONZ: Yea that's my peoples. It was crazy meeting him. I was in Atlanta with some artists from Durham nc. they had a studio session with him and I was there to film it. At that time "Racks" was just blowing up in Atlanta so it was crazy. Walking into Patchwerkz,everybody dappin' each other up and introducing themselves and then it comes around to me and. He already knew who I was because of my work. I really didn't expect that. We chopped it up a little that night, and he let me know that I got his support and it meant alot to me. Sonny Digital is the most humble dude in the world. I have ALOT of respect and support for that man! and I'm meant alot to me. Sonny Digital is the most humble dude in the world. I have ALOT of respect and support for that man!I'm definitely a fan of his. I'll never forget that night.



CHAKARA: Yes, he's definitely humble, but hey that's what keeps you blessed. What do you believe are the top three things you see blocking NC's music and entertainment from thriving like other states such as FL, GA, TX, etc?


CANNONZ: Ohhhh its ALOT of things, but they all come down to Artists, DJ's and Promoters. Its alot of ego's and too much pride in NC. I don't know where we get it from. Artists won't support each other not because their music is hot or not.. but just because they don't know them. DJ's aren't breaking records unless they manage that artist and other DJ's don't because they are afraid they wont get the credit. and Promoters are just all about the money. I've been to plenty showcases where artists would have to pay to perform.It would be 10, 11, 12 performances and getting super late, and it'll still be a hand full of artists that paid and didn't even get to perform. The promoters seem more interested in collected their money, than the showcase. I'm not saying all Artists, DJ's and Promoters are this way but the ones that are, are really holding us back because North Carolina has SOOOO MUCH talent.


CHAKARA: Dre, I agree with ALL of that. PREACH. That's the d*mn truth! So,when you have downtime from all of your work, whats you most favorite source of entertainment or pleasure. In other words, what do you do for fun lol?



CANNONZ:Chillin with my team, Making music, looking at movies, or on worldstarhiphop.com looking at music videos. just paying attention to looking at music videos the certain angles, and effects they use. Basically what I do is already fun for me. I'm a 22 year old making my own money and setting my own hours in an industry that I love seeing and being in.


CHAKARA: You are a true master of your craft. People don't know what studying and research does in perfecting a craft. I definitely see the results of your studying. The last video I saw was "Bagman" by the homie M.O.S. It was like a movie! Whats up next with Dre Cannonz Approved Films!?


CANNONZ: Thanks alot! I really appreciate that. Whats Next? Just bigger and better videos. I'm in the process of constructing a film crew. Follow my first partner Shaun The Hitman @Shaun919. It's Definitely a couple movies down the line. It's Definitely a couple movies down the line. But what I'm really excited about right now is my first BET 106 & Park video premiere. Which I will have the premiere date by this week. So I'mma keep you posted because you know we gotta have a watch party!!!

CHAKARA: YES! Let me know so we can support you! Tell my readers how to stay connected to you on social sites!

CANNONZ: First you gotta subscribe to my YouTube page www.youtube.com/DreCannonzApproved, and and I've shot every music video on my team's
youtube page also, which is www.youtube.com/MainEventEnt. Follow me on twitter www.twitter.com/DreCannonz and facebook: Dre Cannonz. Thanks alot for the opportunity Chakara.

CHAKARA: It was my pleasure! Remember where you saw this young champion at first! Its only a matter of time before he reaches world wide recognition for his craft! Chaka-Talk has granted your Carolina access again! BYE! Follow me on twitter @ChakaraWrites

Young Bladz: Where NC's Hip Hop Meets Intellect

CHAKARA: Whats up Young Bladz! How are you? Long time since we actually talked!

BLADZ: What it dew sis...yeah it's been a while but it's all love. I've been good, no complaints at all.

CHAKARA: Now, this interview is a bit different readers. Young Bladz and I actually have been cool since we were like nine years old. So I'm quite honored to be interviewing him almost 20 years later about his music. Back then, when we were kids did you ever see yourself getting into hip hop??

BLADZ: Wow it has been 20 plus yrs., time really did fly by. You know back then hip hop wasn't my first choice of music. R&b was and will always be my favorite. Keeping it real if I had a choice I would rather be a singer but just holding a tune here and there won't exactly cut it. Lol I guess that's why I do a lot of soulful and melodic records. So I would say no I didn't really see myself doing hip hop.

CHAKARA: Hmm, same with publishing for me. Who in the Carolina's have you worked with, as far as music and entertainment?

BLADZ: I've worked with a few artist from NC. Of course my label "SO FLY", Ike&Shyst, Brolic & World, 9deuce, PoohBear, Scooda, Chulo, a few artist from the JOCO family...the list goes on.

CHAKARA: As far as your team in NC Hip Hop, let my viewers know about some of the other artists you work with that make up So Fly Entertainment.

BLADZ: SO FLY ENT. is made up of 7 members, 3 original and 4 that we've hand picked to create our Family. First and for most there is me Young Bladz, my brother Streetz, Deniro, Billie Dutches, C/Razy, Euro, and the homie Big Dredd.

CHAKARA: I want people to really see how smarts really carries a person's rhyme scheme far. I remember you in school. You made top grades right along with me, and your hip hop delivery shows me exactly this. When I heard you on your "All I Want Is You" Miguel (remix), I said to myself, that's the Young Bladz I know of. Please tell my readers how important you think education is to plighting towards the music industry.

BLADZ: Even though I never took my education further then High School due to life circumstances I definitely feel like education is what gives u that extra edge... Not only from a lyrical stand point but from a business aspect as well.

CHAKARA: Never too late! LOL How long have you been dabbling in the hip hop world?

BLADZ: I started developing my craft in the yr 2000 after meeting one of my brothers Deniro. He inspired me to do this. So I'll say 11yrs on and off but about 5 seriously.

CHAKARA: Why do you think its so hard for NC to gain unity like other states, or Raleigh-Durham like other cities?

BLADZ: Looking from the outside in and not being bias, I feel like NC has been tarnished by wack artist and everyone is fighting to be that first artist to show the industry we actually have some talented artist. I think it's more of an ego thing.

CHAKARA: YEP! What have you been doing lately with your music? Where can my readers find your music?

BLADZ: I've been attacking the Internet with videos and records. You can find me on YouTube, twitter, and quit a few blog spots. Not to mention I have hard copies floating on the streets. iTunes will be the next move that we make with my up and coming EP "Born Alone Die Alone"

CHAKARA: Digital sales are where its at! Who are you favorite artists out right now? They dont even have to be in hip hop.

BLADZ: My favorite artist are Jay-Z, Young Chris, Jadakiss, Drake, J.Cole, Ryan Leslie, Keisha Cole, and Jaheim. Now favorite of all time would have to be Michael Jackson.

CHAKARA: Some of my favs right there! Tell my readers what you have coming up next and how they can stay connected with Young Bladz?

BLADZ: Like I mentioned before I have a EP I'm working on "Born Alone Die Alone" coming real soon...no exact date has been set. In the meantime I have a solo mixtape hitting the streets 4th of July 2011. Also in the works is the new collaboration with my brothers of the So Fly camp "Aviator Boyz" pt.2.
Check me out on twitter.com "@YoungBladz"



CHAKARA: REMEMBER WHERE YOU SAW HIM FIRST! Chaka-Talk Blogspot has exclusively granted your access to NC's rising star Young Bladz! Follow him on twitter!

Deniro: Carolina's Rap Jewel Of SkullGang of DipSet

Whatup People! Take a moment to be introduced to one of NC's very own veterans in the rap industry. Born into music, Deniro grew up in Hackensack, NJ admiring his mother Valerie Hopson and godmother Kelly Barretto (daughter of the late great Latin Jazz musician Ray Barretto) striving to achieve their goals as musicians.

In 2008,Juelz Santana started his own independent label Skull Gang Entertainment in which he personally asked Deniro to become a part of. Deniro has traveled the country performing music he loves. Thus far, he has opened up for Mobb Deep, Fabulous, Field Mobb, Baby and Manny Fresh. He has two mixtapes "Deniro volume 1 hosted by Juelz Santana" and "Strait Paper presents 9/11/84 which features the song "Training Day" with Philadelphia rapper J-Bezel and Dipset's JR Writer.

Skull Gang released "The Takeover" mixtape album in the summer of 2008. After much recognition and anticipiation, Deniro and his label mates (Skull Gang) landed a distribution deal with Koch Records in 2009. The group released their debut self titled album May 5, 2009. Since then, Deniro has been in the studio, working day in and day out making the music his fans love. There is a lot to come for the young budding artist. Stay Tuned.

Check this interview out!



CHAKARA: Deniro! Wassup! How are you??

DENIRO: What UP WHAT UP, I’M GOOD CAN’T COMPLAIN WORKIN ,WORKIN, WORKIN .

CHAKARA: Cool, tell my readers exactly who you are in this NC music industry?!!

DENIRO: I'm a humble and hardworking artist who has collaborated with a majority of NC's finest in the music industry. Aka Fire! Str8cheese!

CHAKARA: I heard that! What projects have you contributed to with your music? If my readers wanted to get a sample of your work, where would I send them?

DENIRO: 2008 Jim Jones & Skull Gang - A Tribute To Bad Santa (Hosted by Mike Epps) – #15 JOHN DEPP, DENIRO –“ Merry Christmas” (2:58). Koch records May 5th 2009 SKULLGANG ALBUM Koch records. You can also visit Datpiff.com and search “THE PEP RALLY” hosted by DJ Dellmatic. It is the pretape to my up and coming mixtape “ON THEY TARHEELS" Hosted by DJ Skillz & Dj Skullator which is set to be released on June 27, 2011. Fans can check out http://www.allaboutniro.blogspot.com/ for all new updates about ya boy ju heard!


CHAKARA: GOOD GRIEF! You work with some majors in the game. Tell my readers whats it like working with some of the veterans in the game, Dipset, Juelz Santana and such?

DENIRO: Honestly I've been very fortunate to have worked with these artists. I've learned a lot from being around them. I soak in as much knowledge I can about the game. I'm a student and the industry is like a class. Juelz is my family. He allowed me to grow as an artist under his wing. I appreciate his honest opinions and ability to recognize raw talent. Sometimes he sees what others don't. That's a good quality to have. S/O my Skullgang Family Juelz, Hynief, John Depp, Richmond Rabb, Unkasa, Riq Rose, the whole 730, birdgang, #Salute

CHAKARA: Blessed! Goodness! What artists in NC do you back right now?

DENIRO: Soflyent. –Bladz, Big Dread, Starcity-Chulo,Grimey International – SwiftDollars, Capcitys-C-razy Juggsquad-Gully Mack, Gage, Oakcity-Brolic, Perfect Harmany, O-digga, 200,cheese da kid,poohbear,GSMG-TAP ,troop41,Knarley project,Bigmoney Live, Ike&Shyste ,REDRUM, Loosecannon, And all the djs dat fuck witt me. Dj Shykey, Dj Dellmatic,DjSkillz,Dj Flash, dj Nikki Nicole. Sorry if I missed u, U know what it is !!! Hold up hold up I fucks wit my girl Chakara!!!!

CHAKARA: WE have alot of favorite NC artists in common! What advice can you give up and coming artists who'd want to accomplish the moves you've already accomplished?

DENIRO: Never let anyone tell you No!! Fuck dat word called “Can’t” 'cause anything is possible and YOU CAN! Grind Hard! There's always somebody out there working harder than you! Always sharpen your craft and stay consistent.

CHAKARA: Yes! I love it when people tell me no! Ha! (lol) What can we be on the lookout for in regards to future projects with you?

DENIRO: June 27, 2011 “ONTHEYTARHEELS” DROPS ON THE NET!! DATPIFF.com, LIVEMIXTAPES.com etc.

CHAKARA: How do my readers connect to your network and follow your next moves via social sites???

DENIRO: For bookings contact my manager "D" at bookingdeniro@gmail.com. For press inquiries contact my publicist "Chaste" at chastepen@gmail.com. You can visit my personal blog http://www.allaboutniro.blogspot.com/ or you can follow me on twitter @therealdeniro Staytuned!!!! Producers if u wanna send beats send em to nanananiro@gmail.com



CHAKARA: Well, yall heard it here first! Deniro, SkullGang, Dipset and NC! Chaka-Talk grants access! Subscribe now! :)

The Bobby J of Comedy Chops It Up With Chakara

Hey Bobby J! Whats up future King of Comedy? lol How's life?


Hol'up.. I don't want that title. Its too much pressure being the King in the entertainment biz, people put too much pressure on you. So, when its time for you to take a break away from the stage, they say you fell off, went broke, started smoking Crack or Died. You know how N**gas are! But other than that, I am enjoying life. Enjoying the exposure and more than anything else, enjoying the respect I'm getting from other major comics in the game.


2. How long have you been doing comedy boo? And what made you get into the business?


I've been doing comedy about 7 years. I started in College hosting events. I always knew I was gonna be a comedian. I was more of the "Yo Mama" jokester so I was kind of that dude to beat on campus if you want that respect. My first ever show was in front of 700 students. I did 10 minutes on stage, wrecked it! Never did organized comedy in my life. Comedian Joe Torry saw me, he gave me a shot on the show with him, Kenny Howell, Tony Tone & Arvin Mitchell. I did 7 minutes and wrecked again. They gave me some leads to hit up some Comedy clubs in St. Louis, the next week I was on the highway heading to open mics. When I got there, I talked my way on stage to a Bruce Bruce show. He gave me 5 mins. I tore it up. So my first 3 shows were in front of packed crowds, most comics start in front of small crowds at open mics doing 2-3 minutes. I was doing sold out shows so naturally I thought that's where I belonged. Sadly that wasn't always the case but it gave me the drive to be my best. So in less than a year I was making a lot of noise. I just stayed humble and kept grinding, kept writing and trying to be the best comic I could be. I never wanted to be the funniest comic in the world, just the funniest with my style of comedy.



3. I see sometimes on twitter ur Albino one day, Chinese the next....LOL what can you say about ur fanbase? Is it predominately black people with no jobs, Albino thugs, Jamaicans, or what? lol


Haaaaaa! Believe it or not, my fanbase has shifted. It was young urban at first. Doing "Nigga" nights (Urban Nights at White Comedy Clubs) for years will do that to you. When I got into the Improv comedy clubs, I cleaned up my act, started telling more stories, learned what the white and hispanic crowds enjoyed hearing. I have something for everybody. I mean, reading Twitter you'd think I talk about Sex and Hoodrats. I don't use Sex jokes on stage, I don't have any at all. I tell stories kinda like Kevin Hart with goofy ignorance like Mike Epps. I switch it up on Twitter becuz that's what works, all the Hoodrat Jokes. Things I'm branding on Twitter, so when people see me Live the element of surprise wins the crowd over and I gain new fans every city I go to. I'm looking for a new picture right now to be honest. People send me so many I can't look at all of em, but if I bust out laughing when I see it, that's my twitter pic for that week!




4. Whats the family "Bobby J" like? LOL Are you married, single, have kids, any possibles?


I'm very closed off and quiet. People think I'm this wild n out type of guy. I'm actually boring. People see me in public and automatically think imma crack on them or make fun of them. I don't do that. Now if I'm on stage hosting or holding a mic. Its on and popping. I'm an unfair comic, my memory is crazy so I can crack jokes all day. So if you're in the audience, and try to come back I'll shut em down. As for family, I have 2 kids. A son and daughter. My daughter is starting to realize I'm somebody but hasn't put 2 and 2 together yet. She'll see something on TV or my DVD and look at me crazy.. My Son is 2, he thinks every man on TV is me. One day we was watching Color Purple and he pointed at Mister talkin bout Daddy. Hurt my feelings! I got 2 side chicks that live together. They Lights off now, I might go pay em a visit and drop em off some money to get they bill paid. I been busy with my wife so they can wait.



5. Who are some of your favorite comedians in the game right now?


Right now. My dude Rickey Smiley. He's dragged me on his Tour a few times, we kick it like donkeys on the road with him. My guy Kevin Hart is phenomenal right now , Rodney Perry is a very good brother. Its some Young guys I look up to as well. Lil Rel, K Dubb etc. The new school comics are coming in pretty strong




6. What have you been up to lately in the comedian world?


I've been doing a lot of writing. Jokes, Scripts, trying to venture into the acting world and spread my wings. I've been doing a lot of colleges now, I'm still young so that circuit is perfect for me. Comedy clubs can wait til after I retire from acting since they so fickle. A lot of people ask me why I'm not doing as many clubs. It aint me, I have the talent, just not the fame. Comedy clubs focus on stardom more than talent because at the end of the day, if a so-so comedian can fill 400 seats. He's more valuable than the funniest man. So even though comedy is my first Love. Acting is where my heart is. That's where I will end up for sure and keep comedy in my back pocket.


7. I look for your tweets on twitter everyday cause you are a pure fool LOL Tell my readers exactly where they can get up with you and find you on social sites!


Thank you. I'm just having fun, tryna make people laugh and grow my fan base.
Of course people can catch me on tour with Rickey Smiley, I have a ton of colleges lines up so they can find out my Tour Dates on www.BobbyJComedy.com They can follow me on Twitter and really keep up with me hour by hour at @BobbyJComedy on Twitter. Bobby J. Comedian on Facebook.. I forgot my Myspace name, don't go over there tho. I only use that site to keep up with Side Chicks.



LMBO!!! Well remember where you heard it first! Your Chaka-Talk access has been granted! Follow me on twitter @ChakaraWrites Bye!!

Fabo: The Snap Dance King Of Atlanta

Whatup people! Soooooo, I was able to chop it up with one of my favorites from the former group D4L, Fabo! Thats right! This 27 year old rapper was the frontman for "snap music" group D4L, giving us those dance craves we love. Oh, I got my Fabo dance swag down pact (lol).

Some of his previous work includes:

2002: Fabo
2004: The Snappin' King (The Beginning)
2006: Geek'd Up Muzik
2006: Pill Poppin Beast
2006: The Snappin' King Vol. 2 (The Saga Continues)
2007: The Snappin' King Vol. 3 (The Final Chapter)
2007: Dancin' on Bank's Head
2008: Kandyman
2010: Gik Tales
2010: "Fabo Factz"
Recently, he's been featured on Roscoe Dash's new joint along with T-Pain entitled "My Own Step". Guest appearances with artists like Rasheeda, One Chance, Slick Pulla, Pastor Troy, Young Jeezy, Shawty Lo, Gucci Mane and More! Check out the interview!

CHAKARA: So..whats UP!? It's my pleasure to be interviewing my favorite crunk member of D4L, Fabo. How's life been treating you?

FABO: GREAT!!

CHAKARA: I've done my research and I KNOW you've worked with so many in the music industry, who've bubbled out of Atlanta and other major dirty south cities deep in Hip Hop right now, and I know you are behind the scenes still working. Tell us who you've been working with recently?

FABO: New Boyz and Roscoe Dash, but most recently I've been focused on my own project "Millionaire Junkie".

CHAKARA: I also know that Fabo is not just a hip hop artist, with crazy energy.You do much more behind the scenes in the studio. Tell us about the many other hats you wear that folks don't even know about.

FABO: I can really do it all! Producing, Engineering, Acting...I just try to be the jack of all trades!


CHAKARA: Well I'm Chakara, so I wouldn't be CHAKARA if I didnt ask this question. Is Fabo involved? Married? Single? Choosing? (lol)



FABO: I'm Engaged.



CHAKARA: Wow, congrats! Do you still talk with the other members of D4L? Do you guys still work together?? Do you still talk with the other members of D4L? Do you guys still work together??


FABO: Yes we are all still very good friends, and we are actually thinking about working on a new project.



CHAKARA: Oh..words can't express how THIRSTY I am for that! (lol) If you could choose your favorite (3) artists out here RIGHT now turning the music scene up (Indie Or Signed) who would they be?


FABO: Future, Pill, and Wacka are at the top of my list right now.


CHAKARA: Well, I'm going to have to check Future and Pill out. Wacka is definitely making noise. Have you ever been to NC? Would you like to come?


FABO: Yes, I have been many times. It's like my second home.



CHAKARA: Well NC, my home state is bubbling and trying to get that full flight take off into mainstream music. What would you tell those who are itching to get a foot into the music industry?


FABO: Stay working, Stay Positive, and give it 150% if you intend to see dividends!



CHAKARA: So d*mn true! What do you think about MUSIC today? I mean I know you got alot of flack from the "dance and crunk music" is not rap music..etc..What would you say to those who say "Dance/Crunk" music is not real hip hop? Do you agree or disagree?



FABO: I disagree. Music is music no matter what kind of music it is. Everybody has a different ear for music, and everyone is entitled to their own opinion. If my music wasn't hip hop, then Chakara wouldn't know my name!


CHAKARA: Exactly! Last but not least, If I ever came to Atlanta (area) would you be willing to do a visual interview for Chakara's World? Its only right we get FABO live and direct, hittin that infamous "dance" (lol)


FABO: Yeah, no problem. Tell your viewers to stay tuned for my movie "Da J" this summer! Keep up with me via twitter (http://twitter.com/FaboofD4L) or my website (fabo.tv) or on http://www.artistpublishinggroup.com, or my newly created facebook page (facebook.com/faboofd4l)

CHAKARA: THANKS SOO MUCH FOR THIS INTERVIEW FABO! DEFINITELY WILL KEEP IN TOUCH WITH YOU HUN!


YOU HEARD IT AT CHAKARA'S WORLD. TELL A FRIEND TO SUBSCRIBE AND YOU TOO!

I'm going to leave yall with one of my favorite joints from the group "D4L" and since Im so healthy in the HIPS department..Imma SHAKE MY LAFFY TAFFY! LOL Bye!

Sonny Digital: A Young President In The Producing Game

How does one make a beat so genius that EVERYONE goes crazy in the club the minute it drops??? Sonny Digital chopped it up with me and told me that hard work as a young lad pays off!! I introduce to you guys the WAVE of the future in music production, Mr. Sonny Digital. This young guy in charge brings pure MUSCLE HUSTLE to the Dirty South Music team, strapped up with 7 years of producing experience in his blood. Sonny Digital teamed up with Yung Chris (Rapper) to produce the sickest club banger in the South right now,"Racks".READ THIS EXCLUSIVE CHAKARA CELEBERITY INTERVIEW!!!



CHAKARA : So first off, I know who you are but tell my readers who Sonny Digital is in the music industry? What exactly are you known for in ATL right now?



SONNY DIGITAL: I'm a producer, who has been producing for 7 years. Right now in Atl, I'm know for producing the hottest record "Racks". That's to the ppl who havent heard of me before, but to ppl who have been knowing me in ATL, they know I'm known for making "fiye" beats.



CHAKARA: Give me just a run down of who you've worked with in the past 3 years of your producing career?


SONNY DIGITAL: I Have worked with almost every artist in ATL. If I haven't worked with them yetI will be soon. Just to go down a list of some I've worked with: Gorilla Zoe, Yo gotti, Future, Roscoe dash, Wale, Slim Dunkin, Travis Porter.....etc..it's alot more!! Too many to name!



CHAKARA: How old are you? I think thats important considering all the work you've done. I think that number is going to surprise my readers.



SONNY DIGITAL: Im 20 now. i just tured 20 march the 5th. so im still new to this 20 years old thing lol.



CHAKARA: WOWWWW! When did you start producing beats? What or who inspired you to do so?



SONNY DIGITAL: I started when I was about 13 or 14 .It's been a while, but my older cousin produces too. So that's where it all started from really!



CHAKARA: Wow, I want these old mofos to get on their grind! You're definitely on yours. Have you worked with any NC artists, producers? Ever heard of the young homie Dre Cannonz?



SONNY DIGITAL: Yep I done worked with Rio and his pple! They good folks. I f*cks with them! We're shooting a video with them down here in ATL on the 15th. And yeah! I know my ***** Dre Cannonz! Thats my patnah! Salute to him!



CHAKARA: I tell him all the time how valuable his is to the music industy in NC with his fresh young talent. Your role in ATL sort of reminds me of his her in NC! List the your top 3 picks of mainstream/ indie unsigned artists right now. Who should we get up on or even look out for?



SONNY DIGITAL: Rocko. Slim Dunkin. Future. yall need to be on the look out for Slim Dunkin tho! Me and him dropping a mixtape soon. Everything will be produced by me. Trust me! He is up next! Check him out on livemixtapes.com right now! He just dropped a new mixtape!



CHAKARA: Oh yea, and as crazy as it it seems I LOVE GANGSTA RAP lol, and you aint lying, Slim Dunkin's mixtape that just hit Live Mixtape THUMPS. Im reviewing it as a matter of fact.

I saw your pic and I said "Hmm..he looks like Wiz Khalifa." Has anyone ever told you this? Is Sonny Digital single or choosing? I gotta ask this for my female readers.



SONNY DIGITAL: Lol yeaa everybody always says i look like Wiz. It's normal now but I'm single and I'm choosing! So all the ladies come f*ck with me! lol


CHAKARA: LOL And you know they are right? LOL What advice can you give to up and coming producers on how to get their foot in the door as you have?


SONNY DIGITAL: Just keep on grinding. Grind for what you want and you will get it! That applies to everybody though
and stay humble.



CHAKARA: Yep, so true. Work hard and you'll see the results. Anybody you'd like to work with in the near future?



SONNY DIGITAL: I would like to work with Young Jeezy asap! Me and would make hits!



CHAKARA: SONNY! I love him. Like foreal. He's my favorite rapper on this earth. Ask everybody LOL. I agree, considering how "Racks" makes me feel when the DJ drops it...YES..you and Jeezy need to LINK UP! I frequent ATL alot, if I was in your area, would you be willing to give some visual footage for Chakara's World Blog?



SONNY DIGITAL: You already know I got you! Just let me know when you are down here and we can make it happen! You f*ck with me and I f*ck with you!


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YOUR CHAKA ACCESS HAS BEEN GRANTED! I'm going to leave you with the club banger..."Racks"! Enjoy!