New interview w/Daz and Kurupt - he opens up about so so def, ex wife and idols

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Daz Announces 6 Finalists In 'DPG Idols' Search

In November of 2005, rapper/producer Daz Dillinger, Kurupt and Arnold White announced they were launching DPG Idols, a TV and online reality show that is seeking new artists to be included in the group DPGC. The contestants have been narrowed down to 6 finalists that represent different regions of the United States.

The finalists are Lix, Meko, Chaotic, J Tripz, Dangerous Rob and Brian Taylor. DPG Idols will be televised on DPG Television as well as streamed on the internet as webisodes.

“We want DPG to continue to live on. We know that we need some fresh new faces and new talent to bring the fire back into the group," Daz explained to AllHipHop.com. “Yes there will be drama, but our contest has a learning element that I don't think other reality shows have. We are actually training all the artists, [if] they make it or not, to be business savvy [and] artistically developed.”

Audience members will be able to participate in the grueling competition as they are invited to suggest missions, vote members off, and even get to give feed back live.

While contestants will be faced with seemingly impossible missions and the most eccentric methods of challenges, DPG maintains that each artist will walk away with solid skills and will make valuable connections with industry leaders.

The winner of contest will join DPGC family, as well as, win a record label deal.

DPG Idols will begin airing February 2006 and can be seen on http://www.d-p-g-c.com.
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• CHAOTIC • J-TRIPZ • MEKO • LIX • DANGEROUS ROB • BLAZE MONTANA • DAZ • KURUPT• SHEMIA MILLER • YOUNG BREEZY • BIG A •
 

 DPGC - Tha Dogg Pound Saga Continues


Daz and Kurupt dropped their first album, Dogg Food in 1995 on Suge Knight's Death Row Records. "Let's Play House" and "New York, New York," featuring Nate Dogg and Snoop, were notable hits off the "Dogg Food" release. After Dropping "Dogg Food", Daz and Kurupt dropped solo albums. Daz dropped "Retaliation, Revenge & Get Back" in 1998, and Kurupt dropped "Kuruption!" also that same year. The following year Kurupt dropped "Tha Streetz Iz a Mutha" while Daz dropped "R.A.W." After personal differences some made public through diss records, the duo are back together as DPGC preparing for an upcoming new release.


Q : Daz, whats up homie?


Daz : wassup, wassup

Q : Whats up, where's the Dogg Pound been?

Daz : You know just enjoyin that money, living off of it and I've been doing independant albums, I've been really getting it so I've been investibg my money in pressing machines, and you know just living the life in the south.

Q : Did dogg pound officially reunite, but did you guys ever really break up?

Daz : We had our little differences between, you know like 5 years, there was some feuding going on, we broke up, then we got it all back together, Kurupt came back into play and we here you know, like we never left, as soon as we got back together we knocked about 10 albums out.

Q : So you guys each individually had your own solo efforts how was that for you? you said you were doing well...

Daz : Independantly in put like 50 albums and was doing movies. right now he got his own label which we're distributing called pentagon records. we got a solo album on young gotti right now and its going to be out in march called same day different shit you can go to my website 'd-p-g-c.com' and you can download kurupts first single called 'yes im quicker', and we are going to shoot the video out this way a little bit.

Q : how has your life been after Deathrow?

Daz : My lifes been just taking care of my kid, my mom, my dad and running business and making money for the future.

Q : So was deathrow as notorious as the media made it seem?

Daz : It was going down over there, motherfuckers was getting they ass wooped, it was serious shit, but you got to be a survivor to survive.

Q : You guys are definitely survivors, since you're still making these albums

Daz : Yeah, we right here hanging with young chingys' and everybody.

Q : Are you guys still connected to Suge in anyway?

Daz : Nah

Q : So he not holding onto your your publishing, on some puff shit?

Daz : He dont own none of that shit.

Q : So apparently your relationship with Snoop is good?

Daz : We always gonna be doing our thing, thats my family, thats my cousin. We had our little feud back in the day, it wasnt about records or nothing, it was about you know...his momma told on me, that I was cheating and all hell broke loose you know how that go.

Q : (laughing) no doubt (laughing)

Daz : B*tch brought a gift over to my auntie house, snoop momma house, and then she told on me.

Q : wow

Daz : cause her and my wife were best friends,

Q : wow

Daz : but she my auntie, you suppose to be...

Q : How does that get stretch to you and snoop, you were mad at her, then he turned on you?

Daz : it was all the above man. my other cousin, Snoop brother jerry, I was on his ass too. it was alot of shit with suge at the time, he was trying to play both sides, trying to me and snoop feuding, and all this other shit....

(( Someone yells: KURUUUUUUUUPT! young gotti ))

Q : Kurupt just walked in.

Q : So Kurupt talk to me about your solo projects.

Kurupt : This would only be actually my fourth real solo album that I just did with Daz, the Young Gotti album, but its coming along good, can't complain.

Q : So how has your life been after the row?

Kurupt : Its been cool you know. I been making it man, Im back with my family thats the most important thing.

Q : So are you guys working on the next Dogg Pound project?

Kurupt : Thats right.

Daz : Right now.

Kurupt : Oh, its smoking too

Q : When can we expect that?

Daz : In March, April... around that time. we got Busta Rhymes, Pall Wall, David Banner...

Kurupt : smoking it up boy.

Daz : all the dpg's on there, production by Battle cat, some other people, you know just big time grinding.

Q : Is that coming out on one of your independants or are you going through a major on that project?

Daz : We going through Koch man. just a 2 album deal, compilation and this dogg pound album, then i got my solo stuff on So So Def on Virgin.

Kurupt : This is through Snoopys company, the Dogg Pound album me and Daz is doing, the Welcome to the Church album, thats all on Doggy Style. when we put out dillinger/gotti albums its really just me and daz and we do it independant, thats what the young gotti album is coming out on.

Q : So in 2006 what kind of music can we expect to hear from Dogg Pound?

Daz : A lot of bass banging, beating, a lot of aggression music, like just beating a motherfuckers car down. back in the day we was giving ya'll that smooth music and shit like that, but now we are going to give you some smooth aggravating music, like bass, EQ type shit.

Q : So you've been influenced from being down in the south?

Daz : Im a musician, so im influenced by rock'n'roll all that, its just about the kicks, the bass, the snare and i adapt real quick, i produced some stuff for T.I., Young Blood, JD you know whether im in the west, east it all just depends on where im at.

Q : What do you want to let the fans know about DPG that they don't know already?

Daz : That we are legendary in this game and ya'll should pick up all our past, present records

Kurupt : All that shit

Daz : Read up on us, because right now we about to start a new epidemic with just me and kurupt busting out cause really we never had a chance to really go out and be Daz and Kurupt, Its just like how Michael Jackson grew up but he never grew up, we were kids in this business. We were working so hard and because I was producing I never had a chance to do this, cause i was always in the studio, after i finished our album, I was working on tupac, working on snoop, working on the sound track, working on this so we never had a chance to go tour and let everybody know who we are.

Kurupt : Dogg Food was our time to wear both hats, producer as well as artist, but we never got the chance to prove that to the fullest, now just really getting the chance to do our thing together to the fullest, be artist, daz expanding his production, we bringing that Dogg Pound shit man, we coming with the real shit. So ya'll just look out for that Dogg Pound shit, look for the Dillinger/Gotti album, look out for that So So Def Daz Solo album, the Young Gotti Kurupt solo album, and the new DPGC album 'welcome to the church' look out for it, enjoy it, bang to it.
 
DAZ DILLINGER 
 
KURUPT


 

 

 



 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 
 
 Q: WHAT IS YOUR POSITION AT DPGC RECORDS?

A:I AM VICE PRESIDENT /MARKETING AND PROMOTIONS

Q: WHAT IS YOUR ROLE IN THE DPGC IDOL CONTEST?

A: I AM CREATOR AND OVERSEER OF THE PROJECT... PRESENTING THE MATERIAL TO THE JUDGES AND MAKING SURE THINGS FLOW SMOOTH.

Q: WHAT WOULD YOU  LIKE TO ACHEIVE IN THE MUSIC BUSINESS?

A:I LIKE TO CRACK THE INDEPENDENT CHAIN WIDE OPEN, MOTIVATE ARTIST TO TAKE CONTROL OF THEIR OWN DESTINY..BRING THE MUSIC BACK TO RETAIL LOCATIONS. HELP ARTIST TO MAINTAIN MORE CREATIVE CONTROL. HELP GRASS ROOT ARTIST DEVOLOP, BRAND MARKETING AND HELPING ARTIST SUCCEED.IN THE BUSINESS

Q: WHO IS THE MOST INFLUENTIAL PERSON IN THE MUSIC BUSINESS TO YOU?

A:IT WOULD HAVE TO BE ERIC "EAZY E" WRIGHT.... A LEGEND
 
BIG A
 

 Q: Shemia how did you get started w/DPGC?
A: I worked w/Virgin Records, I worked as a Product manager for Daz and broke off on my own and started working for him primarily.

Q: What is your role at DPGC?

A: I am Vice President of Creative Development as well Publicist for the Label.


Q: What made you all come up with the contest, who came up with the contest?

A: Big A really wanted to reach out to the community as well as Daz, and once they decided to do such, Kurupt was right on it. I also wanted to impact the community independently so me and Big A sat down and developed a show idea that could possibly help the artists. Artists believe that once they get on a label its cake walk, and this contest shows that this is not true, not if you want to get to Platinum status. Labels are very lazy, the employees are lazy and they don't have a vested interest, it's just a pay check. Those who really care for the artists are really lone rangers. At DPGC it's not a popularity contest, it's a real corporation and I love it. Daz did not have an easy road in his career, therefore he wants to make sure other artists have a chance.

Q: What type of character do you think a person has to stay on this label or win the contest?

A: Someone who has integrity, someone who is loyal and honest. We are different. We don't like people who backstab, or who are arrogant or have those attributes. We are all just down to earth people.

Q: I read your background, amazing Masters in Global Management (MBA) and consultant and writer, but I know as a woman it is hard and difficult to be in this industry especially a woman of color, what do you say to others out there that are trying to break into the industry?

A: Run. Don't try to break into this industry, break out of this industry it's corrupt it's filthy. Lock arms with the indie labels, they may not pay the billions of dollars but your integrity is still there, you can sleep at night and you will be rewarded in the long run. Create something different. So many people want to fit in. Don't want to fit in with people who are killing our community spiritually. This industry is filthy as a pig.

Q: Well ! Never one to bite your tongue. What are your latest adventures?

A: I am launching an indie label, I am launching a magazine and etc.

Q: Ok tell us about the magazine tell us about the venture, what will the label have? Hip Hop or?

A: I want healthy music. The magazine is about healthy living. That's all I will say for now.

Q: Back to the DPGC Idols, on television what do you think people will walk away learning, I read another interview and you said they will walk away learning something.

A: This is a learning mechanism, and the people can see it. I think they will learn about hard work and ethics. I think they will understand that this is a business and the videos are an illusion. Stars fall, don't strive to be a star, be a creator and have longevity. It is molded after Daz and his ability to bounce back even in adversity. We have some other projects coming soon as well I have to add Daz's mother is coming out strong, healthy music I can proudly say I am promoting that. But you will get to see a healthy and real Hip Hop reality show. It's aired in California and it is tentatively in talks to be aired on a major network.

Q:Ok Busy lady! Well I know you must go is there anything else you want to leave and say, are you going to be like Simon?

A: We are definitely not trying to be like Simon. But we are cutting those who can't handle the heat or the kitchen!

Q: Thank you

A: Blessings to you! Stay tuned to http://www.d-p-g-c.com to catch the episodes and chat with the contestants and judges! Thanks for having me
 
SHEMIA MILLER 
 

 Q: What is your position within the DPGC staff??
A:I'm the Online Promotions Director. I maintain the website, design graphics, etc. I make sure www.d-p-g-c.com is the place the be on the internet.

Q: What is your background in the music industry??

A:I used to work with another label where I was VP doing public relations, designing graphics/websites, getting connects with artists & dj's, getting tracks from different artists including ours and putting together mixtapes.As well as finding new artists and promoting everything. It was a great learning experience but things didn't go down as i hoped so i left. Now I'm with DPG as the Online Promotions Director, wanna get into directin', just got in to makin' beats, and who knows whatelse . So I think everythin' is goin good. DPG!!!

Q: How did you hook up with the DPGC??
A:One day I had hit up Daz asking if he needed a website. He did, so the next day I hit him up wit' a design. Since then everyday for me has all been about DPG, thats fam to me right there.

Q: How does your role interact with Daz, Kurupt, Snoop, and the rest of the Dogg Pound??

A:I mainly interact with Daz and Big A. When they need somethin' I'm on it, I don't waste time. Always ready to work. If anybody else in DPG needs somethin' I got them to, it's fam to me.

Q: What is your most memorable experience in working with the DPGC??

A:The last time they were in New York when we chilled because before that I had never met them. I always spoke to Daz and Big A. We started working together just based on trust and that's the most important thing when working with anybody. That's why I think of them as fam. DPG is all I got na mean.
 
YOUNG BREEZY 
 
 THE DPGC STREET TEAM NATIONAL DIRECTOR IS JUSTIN DE SANTIAGO A.K.A. STR8HIPHOP831 !!!! I'M FROM SALINAS, CALIFORNIA (CENTRAL COAST) I'VE LOVED MUSIC SINCE I CAN REMEMBER, I CAME UP ON OLDIEZ WITH MY POPZ, I USED TO PLAY HIS 45's AND 12"s ALL THE TIME !!!! I CAME UP ON THAT OLD SCHOOL WITH MY MOMMA, FROM MARY WELLS TO TEENA MARIE TO JANET JACKSON ETC.... AND THEN CAME HIPHOP WHICH I FELL IN LOVE WITH WHEN I WAS YOUNGSTER. I CAME UP ON THA DOGG POUND, 2PAC, DJ QUIK, TOO $HORT, N.W.A., RBL POSSE ETC....ALL THAT WEST COAST GANGSTA SHIT. AND FROM THE EAST COAST I CAME UP ON NAS, THE NOTORIOUS B.I.G., LL COOL J, MC LYTE ETC.... I LOVE AND RESPECT ALL HIPHOP !!!! IN 2000 MY BROTHER AND I STARTED DJ'N AND CREATING MIXTAPEZ, WE HAVE OUR COMPANY KILLA CALI MIXXTAPEZ, INC. AND WE ARE IN THE PROCESS OF MARKETING OURSELVES. I'M VERY AMBITIOUS AND I TAKE ADVANTAGE OFF ALL POSSIBLE OPPORTUNITY'S THAT COME MY WAY, SUCH AS HOOKING WITH SHEMIA MILLER AND DAZ DILLINGER !!!! WHEN SHEMIA NAMED ME THE NATIONAL DIRECTOR I WAS SHOCKED AND OVERWHELMED, I LOVE MUSIC WITH A PASSION, I WAS GIVEN THIS OPPORTUNITY AND I'M NOT ABOUT TO BLOW IT !!!! THIS WILL TURN INTO SOMETHING BIG AND WITH MY CONFIDENCE AND THE SUPPORT OF SHEMIA AND MY FELLOW DPGC STREET TEAM DIRECTORS I WILL MAKE SURE THAT THA DPGC BRAND IS MARKETED AT A HIGH LEVEL WITH NO EXCEPTIONS, WE AIN'T STOPPIN' 4 NO ONE !!!! WE ARE ONLY GETTING BIGGER AND BETTER AND STRONGER !!!! DPGC 4 L-I-F-E
 
 
JUSTIN
 The future is here! Born in San Jose California and raised in Washington DC John Hall began his journey to become the next big thing in recording industry in the grimy underground and exclusive night scenes of the DC metropolitan area. Like a fire out of control he quickly established a local fan base and national notoriety with his undeniable stage presence and untouchable song collection. At an early age, it was obvious to see he was destined for greatness. While completing his projects and working with fellow artists, Chaotic became the answer DC needs to establish recognition within the recording industry. Like his influences Jay-Z and Tupac Shakur, Chaotic has continued to comeback with hit after hit. Performing has also been a common practice for Chaotic, while touring and performing in venues in New York City, South Carolina, Indianapolis, Philadelphia, North Carolina and many other city's within the continental US. As Chaotic would say "My focus like most is self advancement/ Making sure I never wonder where the cash went" he is driven to be the best at what he does. Currently he constantly is working with his producers who are based in DC, VA Beach, Los Angeles and New York to make the music needed to rejuvenate the struggling industry. You may also catch Chaotic on one of your favorite Mix Tape DJ's newest CD's for which he is known to stay on. He is currently looking to solidify a recording contract with a stable company with the means to distribute and glorify his music as it always needed to be. His library currently consists of over 100 songs and he comes to the table with nationally known producers in which he has established an impeccable chemistry. The time is now and the future is within Chaotic or as he says "My time is sand/measured in an hour glass not the hands of another man." When the last grain falls so will the competition
CHAOTIC Q:  Where are you from, and how has West Coast Hip-Hop influenced you??

A:I am from San Jose, CA and Have been in DC since 95..West Coast Hip Hop influenced me tremendously, I was 5-6 years old listening to NWA, MC Twist, Rodney O and Joe Cooley, Too Short..etc..I still to this day am heavily influenced by West Coast music..North and South Cali..

Q:  What would becoming a member of the DPGC mean to you and your career??

A:Becoming a member of DPGC would be like A young aspiring Ballplayer becoming a member of the Lakers...Its the ultimate destination to be part of a legendary team...Im hoping this happens


Q: Who influenced you to pursue a career in the rap game??


A: I was influenced by the streets...The life is attractive...I am also influenced by my need to be an outspoken person..I got a huge story to tell..

Q:  You've obviously made your bones in this hip-hop game, what would you say has been your most significant accomplishment as an artist to date??

A:I would say its a tie..1 - Being signed to a major deal with Sony/BMG or doing a remix for Jennifer Lopez and hearing it on the Radio and seeing it on Mixtapes..

Q: Who are you bumpin' in the ride right now??

A:I'm Bumpin The YoungBloodz, DPG, San Quinn, and The New Biggie CD

Q: Describe your spit style.

A:Im versatile with it..I can spit any way..I determine what Im gonna do by the beat..

Q: What can we expect from you as the DPGC Idol contest moves forward??

A:Hustle, Hustle and more Hustle..I will prove that not only am I a teamplayer but Im also a huge asset to the DPGC movement.
 
 

 Robert C. Daniels has been in the record industry for 19 years. He recorded his first rap record at the age of 15 with a group named THOB-MOB.
After graduating from Edison High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1989, Dangerous Rob went to Langston University in Oklahoma. There he performed in talent shows and rap contests. In 1990 he put his educational goals aside and released his second record. Combined with Partners-N-Rhyme a local rap group, the record was distributed nationwide. It sold more than 10,000 copies of the single "Cold Chillin in the Middle". This popularity allowed him to perform with many big named artists.

In 1995 Dangerous Rob released Bakkk From the Middle which sold over 6,000 copies. "It's a T-Town thing" is a cut that best represents the positive direction that his 'middlism' style is taking him. 'Middleism' is a style that adds a lighter touch to gangsta rap yet still keeps the brutal honesty gangsta rap is famous for.

In 1999 Dangerous Rob released At Tha Bank which gained nationwide attention when Murder Dog Magazine rated it the 8th Best Independent Rap CD in the country.

In 2001, Dangerous Rob was nominated for a Spotnik award for best hip hop/rap artist. He would be nominated two more times in 2004 and 2005. The Spotnik Awards are presented to local musicians by the Tulsa World.

In 2003 D-Rob released "Grind Til-U-Shine". Reinforcing himself as the premier hip-hop artist in the midwest.

Now in 2005, Dangerous Rob fires both barrels as he releases his hottest CD yet, "Dangerous On Arrival" and "S.I.S.T.A." his greatest hits album.

Rob manages his own label F.R.E.E.D.A.M. Records and still produces different acts in the city of Tulsa.

Dangerous Rob has performed with: Club Nouveau, Melle Mel, LL Cool J, Doug E. Fresh, Ready for the World, Ice T, E.P.M.D., NWA, Dr. Dre, Too Short, Tone' Toni Tony, Flesh-n-Bone, and Chubb Rock
 
DANGEROUS ROB 
 
 Q:  Where are you from, and how has West Coast Hip-Hop influenced you??

A: I AM FROM TULSA,OKLAHOMA....MY FAMILY IS FROM L.A. I LISTEN TO KDAY, AS A TEENAGER. VISITING CALI, IN THE SUMMERTIME....TODI T ,MIXMASTER SPADE..DR, DRE..EGYPTIAN LOVER...ETC.......

Q:  What would becoming a member of the DPGC mean to you and your career??

A:WE ALREADY KNOW THAT THESE GUYS ARE LEGENDS, STUDENTS OF DR. DRE, AND JUST TO HAVE THE OPPURTUNITY TO WORK WITH THESE GUYS, WILL  DEFINITLEY EXPAND MY GAME, AND BUSINESS TO ANOTHER LEVEL... I WANT TO BE LIKE ALI , AND SHOCK THE WORLD, AND WITH HELP FROM THE POUND, THAT CAN BE ACHEIVED

Q:Who influenced you to pursue a career in the rap game??


A:.HIP /HOP AND RAP CAME NATURAL TO ME, BUT CHARLES WILLIAMS MY BIG COUSIN, WAS THE FIRST TO EXPOSE MY TALENT TO THE WORLD... BY LETTING ME RECORD A RECORD WITH HIM, CALLED ""COLD CHILLIN IN THE MIDDLE" WHEN.. I REFER TO THE MIDDLE I AM REFERING TO OKLAHOMA, WERE I AM FROM.

Q:  You've obviously made your bones in this hip-hop game, what would you say has been your most significant accomplishment as an artist to date??

A:ONE OF MY ALBUMS "AT THA BANK". RECEIVED NOMINATION FOR ONE OF THE BEST INDEPENDENT ALBUMS OF THE YEAR , THAT APPEARED IN MURDER DOG MAGAZINE.

Q: Who are you bumpin' in the ride right now??

A: INSTRUMENTALS BY JAMES ELLIOT, ONE OF MY PRODUCERS, I AM CONCENTRATING ON WRITING MY NEXT ALBUM, "IT`S A DANGEROUS WORLD"

Q: Describe your spit style.

A:DANGEROUS..(MIDDLEISM)

Q: What can we expect from you as the DPGC Idol contest moves forward??

A: YOU WILL GET HONESTY . INTEGRITY.. AND REALNESS ,FROM ONE OF THE HARDEST WORKING UNDERGROUND CATS IN THE GAME. I WILL GIVE YOU REALNESS, NO MATTER WHAT THE CAUSE,
 
 J- Tripz, born John Henry Hudson III in Wilmington Delaware, moved to San Jose California at the age of 9 months, and then to Freeport, in the Grand Bahamas. It was there that he was first introduced to Hip Hop music as a teen and started writing rhymes. “In the Bahamas I really got into Reggae and was schooled in island life by the old school Rastas”. These island influences would eventually surface in J.’s flow style, mic skills and musical tastes that are uniquely J.Tripz.
Back in the Bay Area, J. graduated from Leland High School in San Jose CA. Fresh out of High School, on the streets, and in the mix with the notorious San Jose street click, "The N.C.P.", J. decided to turn his energy to Hip Hop. As J puts it, “ We was wild, friends were dyin and getting locked up, shit was just crazy man. It was time to make a move and focus on my music.” Influenced by many artists of the 90’s like Aceyalone, Mikah 9 and the Freestyle Fellowship clan, Eazy-E, Snoop, DJ Quick, Busta Rhymes, and ODB, J Tripz rocked parties and clubs throughout Northern California and the Bay Area through much the mid 90’s.

As per the script, again J felt ready for a change of scenery, “I was done with the Bay for a minute. I had friends and family in Vegas and dug the nightlife. I needed to re group”. So with that, J. moved to Las Vegas and a brief hiatus from perusing Hip Hop as a career. After several years of “Vegas Life”, J relocated back to Southern California and hooked up with independent Hip Hop label Keep it Crackin Records.“ KIC gave me an opportunity to get on the mic and get some shit off my chest. It made me realize just how much I missed Hip Hop as an art form” In late 2003 J decided to venture out on his own. A chance meeting led to an introduction to independent L.A. producer Big Mike, and 3 Deep Records Hip Hop Artist Po’Baby.

While collaborating with Big Mike, and the 3 Deep Family, J. Tripz and this new team realized that they had magic in the studio and an intense creative connection that was undeniable. J appears as a Featured Side Artist on Po’Baby’s Solo Debut CD “Act Like You Know Me” released in 2004, and along with fellow rappers Doc Slim and J Luv, recorded and independently released the Bonafyde Heavyweights debut CD “Relentless” in the summer of 2004.

With his solo debut CD Chicken Wingz, Gritz & Spitz (Summer 2005), J-Tripz’s energetic and aggressive lyrical style bring you an amazing mixture of entertaining word play, and cultured content. Well traveled, (London, Paris, Amsterdam, Bahamas, Italy, and the US) and street savvy, J.Tripz voice is undeniable. His vision is as unique, as his mind is deep, and as his voice is loud. A big man with a big heart, and a laugh that’s intoxicating, J loves to get wild on the microphone and you never know what to expect. J-Ttripz is the epitome of humorous truth and hip-hop culture. With a laid back track and a wild flow, J is at his best with no strings attached, and zero censorship. Expect the unexpected. With so many targets and social subject matter, every verse is something new, and always entertaining.
 
J-TRIPZ
 



 Q: Where are you from, and how has West Coast Hip-Hop influenced you??

A  I'm from the BIG BAD South Side of San Jose...Home of the Sharks!!  West Coast Hip Hop didn't just influence me, I feel like I AM West Coast Hip Hop.  The first song I ever memorized was "Still Talkin' Shit" by Eazy E.  REAL THUGZ THROW DUBZ CUZZ!!

Q:  What would becoming a member of the DPGC mean to you and your career??

A: All of us are striving to get the opportunity to share our creativity with the world... To make today's dreams, tomorrow's reality.  Being a part of this team enhances my chances of realizing this goal."

Q: Who influenced you to pursue a career in the rap game??


A:  I would have to say my biggest influences to get SERIOUS about being an MC were Big Mike and Po' Baby.  When I met those cats, something just snapped in my head.  I knew I could make a career out of this music...and here I am.

Q:  You've obviously made your bones in this hip-hop game, what would you say has been your most significant accomplishment as an artist to date??

A I've had quite a few small victories over the road, but I'd have to say the highlight of my career so far has been the opportunity to record and market my first solo CD Chicken Wingz, Gritz, and Spitz, on 3 deep records, and touring with Ric-Hard for two months all over the Continental U.S. Using nothing but the money we made from CD sales.  We was straight out the trunk widdit...Even got to do a Show with Tech 9 in Lawrence, KS.

Q: Who are you bumpin' in the ride right now??

A:Honestly...Jamie Foxx....That new "Unpredictable" album is off the Chain.  But as far as rap goes...I'm bumpin Lil' Wayne,  2 N DA Chamber,  and ALWAYZ the soundtracks from both "Gang Related" and "Above The Rim".

Q: Describe your spit style.

A: VICIOUS...When I get the pen to movin', and the trees to blowin' I CANNOT BE STOPPED.  I CAN'T EVEN BE SEEN.  CHUUUUCH!!  TABERNACLE!!!

Q: What can we expect from you as the DPGC Idol contest moves forward??

A: Relentless Drive, and boundless creative energy.  I'm really excited to broaden my horizons both as an MC and entrepreneur.
 
 Brian Taylor aka Blaze Montana was born in Richmond, CA and raised back and forth between Oakland, CA, Delhi, LA and Atlanta, GA.  Brian Taylor has been in the Rap Game officially for 8 years. He started his first group by the name of Under da Influenz in 1997 where he released the underground hit single “Tipsy” that left the streets hungering for more. Due to group members inconsistencies, Brian Taylor launched his solo career where he released his Album “Can’t Hold Me Down” under AK Productions/Ultimax Records, he also went on to write for various underground artist. In 2003, Brian joined up with 3 other solo artist and formed the Group, Area 510, which released 3 mixtapes that had the streets raving and declaring him one of the Undaground Mixtape Kings! Being raised in the Wild West and the Dirty South, Brian is very versatile giving you many styles and the best of both worlds, he even sings some of his hooks.  In 2005 Brian again went solo and has released another mixtape and appeared on mixtapes Overseas in France and Germany  and also featured on Albums released in Canada and Fiji as well as the US.  Brian has also performed on stage countless times at open mics and shows such as different hurricane Katrina benefits etc.  Brian is not just an artist, he writes for others as well as himself and is very involved in the recording, editing, mixing and mastering process.  Brian is the complete package, the streets love his raw talent and the women love his style as well.
BLAZE MONTANA  Q: Where are you from, and how has West Coast Hip-Hop influenced you??

A: I'm from Oakland, CA.  So I was raised on West Coast Music.  My main influences growing up was NWA, Dj Quick, E-40 and of Coures Pac.

Q: What would becoming a member of the DPGC mean to you and your career??

A: Man this would be a great honor, working with these Legends in the game, gives me a shot at being a major factor in this game.  I mean DPGC is real and has      stood the test of time without having to use gimmicks and shit.  I just wanna be with a label that's gonna allow me to say what's on my mind and let me be Brian Taylor.


Q: Who influenced you to pursue a career in the rap game??

A:Life has influenced me.  I'm a self motivator, I'm just tired of working 40+ hours a week and Side hustling taking penetentry chances and not really getting the things I really want outta life.  Plus I feel like I'm doing this fa my peeps, we all struggling and dieing out here, I don't want to loose no more Family and Friends to this violence on these streets, I wanna take em out the hood and show how to really live it up and how to hustle and get money the right way.

Q: You've obviously made your bones in this hip-hop game, what would you say has been your most significant accomplishment as an artist to date??

A:Making it to the Final 12 in this contest.  I heard it was something like 300 Artist that sent their stuff in and I made it to the Final 12 and this was a Nationwide thing so that's pretty big.

Q: Who are you bumpin' in the ride right now??

A:You mean besides myself?  lol.  DPGC of course, still bumping Pac and Jay Z, TI, that cat is hot and Young Jeezy.

Q: Describe your spit style.

A:Definantly West Coast with a Dash of Dirty South.  I'm really versatile man, I give u gangsta, club, contious and motivational songs.  I just let the beat move me to say whateva is on my mind.

Q: What can we expect from you as the DPGC Idol contest moves forward??

A:Dedication and consistancy.  I'm in it for the long run.  This is my shot and my time to be heard!   
 
 
 OBJECTIVE: To secure a worldwide recording/distribution deal with a major label.

RADIO AIR-PLAY: Radio Flash 97.6- Italy. Sirius Satellite Radio- NYC.
KUBE 93- Seattle, KKBT-L.A. KSFM-Sacramento, Power 106 KPRW in L.A..

EXPERIENCE: May2005- MusicVideo/ Biography on All Access Dvd
Feb.2005-Featured with Jay-z/Cassidy on All Access Dvd 8
Oct.2004-Top 30 ranking on Heavyweights record pool
July 2004-Appeared on B.E.T's 106 and Park prime
Feb.-Oct.-9500 copies Street Mixtapes feat. Lix sold.
Feb.2004-Showcase at La Demara's in Manhattan
Feb.2004-Showcase at Clemente's in Harlem
Jan. 2004-Performed in front of M.O.P at Soul Café
Jan. 2004-Little Wing/ Roc-a-fella Production offer.
Jan. 2004-Met the President/Tommy Boy Records
Oct.2003-Met with Diplomat/KOCH A&R "Duke"

TARGET MARKET AREAS: Lix has created a major buzz in parts of New York, New Jersey, Seattle, New Orleans, California, London and Germany. Soon the world.

INFLUENCES: Lix is influenced by the following artist for different reasons: LL Cool J, Snoop Dogg, Tupac Shakur, Jay-Z, Ludacris, and Tyrone Brummell of L.T. Production.

CREDENTIALS: is able to be marketed similar to Jay-z, 50 Cent, Juvenile, and Notorious B.I.G. has also received positive feedback from Erick Sermon. has the ability, and talent to generate millions of dollars per year in revenue.
 
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 Writer, rapper and actor known as MEKO has hip-hop fans dancing, vibing and enjoying the message in a bottle. An Atlanta native MEKO began his journey in the entertainment and film industry in the year 2000. MEKO was featured on the Da New Dirty. The hit album was released on Most Wanted Entertainment and featured major artists Too Short, Lil Kee Kee, Outlawz and South Park Mexican. In 2001 MEKO won recognition for a hit single entitled “How We Ride in Da South”, featured album for artist, Khujo Goodie. He also preformed on numerous albums, Nitti Presents: Don’t Take it Personal released in 2002 by Nuttin Personal Entertainment. Various artist featured on the hit album were 8-Ball entitled “Boy Stop”, Ramona DeBreaux Radio host from Atlanta’s WHAT HOT 107.9 entitled Let His A** Go (Remix) and Khujo Goodie’s hit entitled MOB Related. MEKO brings a unique blend for rapping, free styling and acting. In 2003 ha was asked to release a song on the motion picture Soundtrack entitled “Biker Boyz”. This movie was released on DreamWorks and produced by Steven Spielberg. Adding to his credits MEKO is also featured in the music documentary entitled “Shows and After Parties”. Being released on Don Vito Productions other artist featured in the documentary are TI, Bone Crusher, Lil John and The Eastside Boyz, Pastor Troy, Archie, Jazze Pha, Jermaine Dupri, Kilo, Mannie Fresh, Baby and many more. MEKO contributes his detail to writing his music, lessons of life and true essence of conveying the message to his audiences is to always work harder. He enjoys the creative side, production, and endless hours developing a masterpiece. MEKO’s influences and music legends are, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, and Lauren Hill. Although, MEKO is noted for his word play in rapping without a doubt he has other surprises waiting to unravel in the music industry. 
MEKO Q:  Where are you from, and how has West Coast Hip-Hop influenced you??

A:I am from ATL, and the West Cost Hip-Hop influenced me to keep it gangsta.

Q:  What would becoming a member of the DPGC mean to you and your career??

A:Becoming a a member of the DPGC would give me the exposure I need becoming to reach success.

Q: Who influenced you to pursue a career in the rap game??

A: My family has influenced me to pursue my career in the rap game

Q: You've obviously made your bones in this hip-hop game, what would you say has been your most significant accomplishment as an artist to date??

A:The most significant accomplishment is for my music to be featured on Biker Boyz Motion Picture and Sound Track

Q: Who are you bumpin' in the ride right now??

A: I am bumpin’ Pac, UGK, Twista, Lil Boosie, The Chronic, Outlawz, NWA, Yuckmouth and of course The MOB.

Q: Describe your spit style.

A: My style is fluid.

Q: What can we expect from you as the DPGC Idol contest moves forward??

A:You can expect great achievements from me in the DPGC Idol contest as it moves forward.

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NEWSLETTER DESIGNED BY: POTENT DESIGN LAB 


 

[MOB]

good looking but the featurings for the dpg album look wack...

[3 STRIKES]

^YEAH, FUCK PALL WALL AND BUSTA NUTT

[.:Hercy Buggz:.]

Busta Rhymes is good to me!

[Meho]

Busta Rhymes is good to me!

Yeah, at least its not gonna have wack ass rappers like on Welcome To Da Chuuch album.

[1980DRE]

I just hope that there won't be another "change the game" (remix) done for the umpteenth time.... That track is so played out....

[Paul]

Busta Rhymes is good to me!

Yeah, at least its not gonna have wack ass rappers like on Welcome To Da Chuuch album.

yeah there was fuckin nobodys on tht shit


take it kurupt is not even counting against tha grain as a album

[big mat]

lmao at bryan taylor, dat's a gangsta name for a rapper

[Detox Iz Not Active]

PAUL WALL!!! DAVID BANNER!!! BUSTA!!!!! on the lon awaited DPGC ALBUM!!!!!!!



CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



this is album is straight westcoast....

[SlickPants]

lmao he sounds mad as hell for being caught cheating

[.:Hercy Buggz:.]

PAUL WALL!!! DAVID BANNER!!! BUSTA!!!!! on the lon awaited DPGC ALBUM!!!!!!!



CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



this is album is straight westcoast....

This is why the Peeps from the west coast will never shine

[Darksider]

thanks

[Sir Petey]

I aint feelin his production lately...I felt like he was pushing for a southern sound too much and this interview confirmed it for me...If this next album aint good I aint fuckin with daz no more.....