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TNocz
A weapon of mass destruction could be the proper synonym to explain this multi talented engineer/producer, rapper, singer, activist, and songwriter in just a few words. I was born in Guam in 1976 but also into music, I remember…. matter of fact the pic is going on the inside of my next album cover but any way, it was a pic of my Mom and I in front of a toy version of a Hammonds and in the background you see the 5 piece Muppet drum set and every year since I would get music equip and instruments from family and friends erry year. I guess it was destiny for me to be in music as I was only 6mos old when my parents took me to see Marsha Warfield and Teddy Pendegrass in Detroit where he held me and sang, “Turn out the Lights”. When I was 3 I sang with my Mom and Dad in a fashion show hosted by Moms the female DJ of the Mid West “Disco Deb” and from what the newspaper article my Granny has says I woo’d the crowd at 3, but we all know you get a pass at 3 but I really could sing and had a future but my mom who didn’t finish college and my dad a college grad said I had to focus on school. I began break dancing and rappin like errybody else but at home it was Soul, R&B, Jazz, and the Blues only, Moms and Pop would buy me tapes when I didn’t have to dub them but she didn’t want to hear it on her good stereo with the reverb unit. I used to hear the breaks and sample early in the game. I won every talent show I was in from 5-12th grade, which was only 2 but I, won’em tho, I was a singer and a dance machine. I began free styling to pass the time between classes and gang fights with my homies as we walked the streets of the East causing trouble. I joined the ARMY fresh out of high school and in 1997 I was challenged to a rap battle that I won but got me set on my next flight of music and landed me a spot at a show where Rome was the headliner then Genuine and I then decided I’d never give up. I was once known as Cotton-mouf taking a part of my last name and a snake know to be quick and vicious because of my Sacramento flip style rap. Mr. Blap was est. in 1999 at a recording session in Arkansas’s own South West Pimpin’s (S DUB P) apt in our living room studio where the neighbors came to inform us that the bass was knocking all her pictures off her walls. S Dub P came back to the house and said you “Blapped all her shit off her walls”, when he was trying to say beat/bapped (a N California term). We came up with HI-FLUX ENT INC and RUFFMINDED PRODUCTIONS LLC. completed the “NOTHING IS PROMISED” album there with Classic Ville Records. From having to go to studios and pay for sessions that when we’d return to finish had other peoples vocals on our trax or the music can’t be found made me decide to begin my own recording set up, not for clientele but to get my feelings out. Hooked up with my group AFTER HIJRAH and payday after payday was spent in Guitar Center until I had what was necessary to make music how I wanted it done. After a short stint in my first studio I decided to get educated about all facets of this side of music. I took a recording class @ ARC in 2002 that was in one word BORING! Because I’m a visual learner and that program has you in lecture for an entire year. I got fed up pretty quick and decided to learn on my own until I found a school that taught the systems and soft ware I used and was accepted, at the same time a track I had gotten to an A&R at Def Jam records landed me a pay out for a composition in the form of $65,000 check which paid for school, bills and setting up some things for my kids future and of course some updated equipment. I began learning both the digital and analog side of recording and manipulating audio at the Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences. While in school and completely due to how quick I pick things up, my sense of work ethic, and I got the highest grade on a very difficult test on the SSL 4000E/G, I was invited by a teacher at the school to assist on a Mary J Blige session at West Lake studio in L.A in 2005. After that mind blowing yet humbling experience and having burying my big brother Big Tone, and visiting family and friends in L.A. I was requested by former classmate and the studio mgr of West Lake studio to record a session with Jaime Foxx that needed an engineer in late 2005 and engineered a session with Lincon Park in early 2006. After completing school I came back home to Sacramento, CA in 2006 hoping for the break I felt I deserved and found that the music scene had drastically changed and I needed to be more creative to get noticed. With all the singing lessons my mother gave me growing up and my musical abilities I can do my thing and showcase my production and mixing skills. There was only one problem you have to get noticed to get to that point. So I opened my own 3 room-recording studio that I personally built onto my house in the East Side of Sac called “BIG TONE STUDIO’S” and opened up for biz in 2007. My work ethic, word of mouth, and my personality had me booked up in a matter of weeks while working at J Street Recorders with Brian Wheat of the rock band TESLA as well. By mid 2007 I was assisting at Jst studios, running Brian Wheat’s radio show on KNOZ I was finally sought after as a produce, singer, rapper, songwriter, poet, engineer, and mixer. In 2007 the credits and features began to roll in beginning with Bobby Valentino, San Quinn, JT tha Bigga Figga, Hollow Tip, T-nutty Nutt, Snoop Dog, E-MOE, Brotha Lynch Hung, Dezit Ease, AP9, Yuckmouth, Reek Daddy and more while growing every week. 2008 began with me loosing my Dad who was the biggest supporter of my music career but due to my sorrow I bumped into a position in a struggling recording studio in downtown Sac called the 916 FACTORY that opened the flood gate, starting from just an engineer to house producer in 2 weeks then chief engineer the following week then in a month and a half I was named the manager of the entire facility but I still had all the other duties as well. The studio struggle for so long prior to my arrival it fell a terrible death but was reborn when owner of Omina Labs recording studio also in downtown Sac decided he needed more room and took over the location and purchased all the equipment resulting in a 3 studio building with a A, B, and C list clientele. As the year turned 2009 I recently opened my newest production/recording studio named by my homie “THE BLAP CAVE” on Jan one’th and thanks be to ALLAH biz hasn’t stopped yet. I continue to work with up and coming artists, artists who have talent but haven’t been given the look cuz were in Sac the Capitol and Hollywood is 5hrs away, and artist who have deals but are still struggling themselves. I have clients that I work with regularly like Reek Daddy, Cali-O, Skurge, Righteous Movement, and many more but my dream is to work with any artist that still loves music for music not just the money and fame and that has true talent and we can build a project together (them having the budget to afford me and the project and promo too). I go to sleep thinking of ways to make music or make the music I’ve touched better. I’m currently finishing my master’s degree in music biz and should graduate in 2010 but by then I should have had at least a gold record out and in constant circulation and still being requested for production or as a singer or engineer.
Mr.BLAP
mrblap@gmail.com
www.myspace.com/ruffmindedproductions
916-640-6083
TNocz
Growing up in East Sac i used to Free-style and battle for fun in school. People started telling me i could spit, so i started taking it more seriously, writing raps all the time and recording on my homies computer mic. When i was about 18 i met my producer Noctavius through one of my close friends. I went to his studio spit a verse to him and he liked what he heard, so i started coming around to recording sessions. Soon after that he put me on my first official track “Break Down The Swisher” with the M.B.E. fam. We started working together more, then i got signed to M.B.E.. Now at 21 my style has developed into a new sound i like to call GRIMEY/ HYPHY; grimey and gutter lyrics over some fast paced slumpin ass hyphy beats. You can catch me with the M.B.E fam performing at the the silk 2 club in Rancho Cordova about every weekend. Make sure to Get at me for a copy of my first official album “GRIMEY/ HYPHY” dropping sometime soon.
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TNocz
Adam Mandolph a.K.A Taurus Noctavius is the man behind the MBE sound and with partner Chanzilla present NoctaviusRadio.Com.
Born 4-29-71 Taurus is the older and inspirational leader of the group.
Taurus was bred to make music. Raised both in Oakland, Ca and Maui, Hi, he grew up in Oakland’s Black Theaters watching his parents act, sing, and dance before growing up loving to perform as well. In Maui, Noc found his love for rap music. In 1988 he teamed up with DJ Blast and molded what is now known as Chilltown Productions. Then named Wiz-Luv (remember the 80’s) Taurus mainly rapped and danced on stages from Kahului 2 Waikiki. Performing on stage with legends Tone Loc, L.A. Dream Team, Sweet Sensation, Brenda K Starr, Expose, Stevie B, The Boys, and Read the rest of this entry »
TNocz
Country boy, city boy, music architect, musician, producer, and MC, are all adjectives to describe CuTTy Dre. He combines a big city sound and an energy with a peaceful country instrumentation that we like to call Alternative Hip-Hop.
Born in Phoenix AZ, raised in Keysville Ga and schooled in Washington D.C and now resides in The Capital of California Sacramento. Sacramento is where he started his Hip Hop career. After wining the B.E.T True Artist Talent search, Judge Magic Johnson Called CuTTy Dre’s Band the most original group he had seen in a long time.
Currently CuTTy Dre is preparing to release his debut album called “Longer Than The Summer” as well as partnering in opening a new studio in downtown Sacramento CA called 916 Factory. CuTTy also is very involved in starting several new indie company’s. CuTTy Dre has been a valuable part of many Indie companies and bands since arriving in California in 1995. First by helping start a soul band called Hard Head Committee. The founding members of Hard Head were: Gary Devon Dotson, Vernon Fulove, Andre’ Carpenter, Cedrick Pinkney, Lamont Blackshire, Ashwut Rodriguez, Marriana Souza, Camille, and Jermaine Madison. Hard Head toured California Playing such venues as Hip-Hop at the Capital, the California State Fair, BikerFest in Hollister, Jeffery’s, The Gavin, Club Echelon, Oak Park concert series, Harlow’s, The Press Club, Mood Swings in Country Club Plaza, The Jamaica House, The Brick House, The House of Blues, Paramount great America, also opening for artist such as Dewayne Wiggins of Tony, Toni, Tone, E-40, Case , Original Heads, Soul Clap, Brown Falines.
In 1999 with revenue generated from shows CutTTy Dre partnered up with band member Lamont to open a studio. They quickly begin to outsource production to many of the local record companies like Black Market Records with the help of producer “Digital” Darren Harris who worked with such artist as the late great 2pac Digital Underground and bay area group 415. After working with Digital for a few years CuTTy decided to venture out on his own and vowed to take the business of music more serous. In early 2001 CuTTy became an ASCAP writer member. That same year with a newly formed band called “OnLyve” Veronica Williams, Andre Carpenter, Ashwut Rodriguez, and Euldrego Johnson, he entered The B.E.T True Artist Talent Search after seeing an ad on B.E.T CuTTy Dre quickly called his band members and informed them of the opportunity. That same day they cut a live demo and sent it in “we can at least try” says CuTTy and try they did. Only days later they were invited to be in the first round of the show at Paramount Great America where they hands down took first place and moved on to the finals in Los Angles at the House of Blues. They took 2nd place, however the connections they made would come to be much more valuable. Within min. of getting off the stage B.E.T Host Hits from the streets made a comment that he thinks he knows who the winner might be. CuTTy Dre was approached by Magic Johnson and A&R Walter Young where they discussed Magics new Label starting with new artist Avant, he called CuTTy Dre and his band the most original group and that they definitely had mass appeal. Although this did not lead to inking a deal with Magic it gave CuTTy Dre the motivation and confidence he needed to continue his career in music.
By 2003 CuTTy Dre started H2c Publishing to provide a home for songwriters that would ordinarily not have their music heard. Artist’s like new singer/songwriter “NATIVE” as well as industry vet Dani Hobbes who has Worked as choreographer/dancer with such artist’s as Beyonce‘, Will Smith, Usher, and many more. CuTTy Dre has been leading a charge for the top of the world as he likes to say, since he picked up his first instrument as a young child. Over the years CuTTy has had to add new skills to his repitwa such as scoring his first full length Indie film called “When A Woman’s Fed Up” as well producing the sound track to the film that is now being entered in film festivals by Director Wes Carter. CuTTy Dre is quickly on his way to establishing himself a one the the Premier producers in his region by helping spark other companies such as N.V.E Records based in San Diego Ca, US Entertainment, and the new studio 916 Factory based out of Sacramento Ca.
Over the next few years CuTTy Dre plans to take these company’s to a position of prominance in the music industry. It’s only a matter of time before true talent reviles itself to the world and CuTTy Dre is overflowing with it. CuTTy Dre’s ultimate goal is to be the number 1 selling artist and company in the world. Satisfying all the musical needs of customers of all kinds. CuTTy Dre Plans to release his debut album and continue to produce music for film as well as work on some films of his own coming soon. CuTTy Dre is the future of music a Music Architect the builder of anything.
TNocz
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TNocz
My name is Joseph Lyneill Bridgers, born May 21, 1984 in Mount Vernon, New York. I moved to Sacramento, CA in 1989. I am the youngest of two children born to Janice and Walter Bridgers (mom and pop duke). I started doing music at a young age, when my mom bought my brother a keyboard. I started mimicing my brother until, I learned how to play the songs he was playing. from there I learned how to mimic songs off the radio and the old blue songs my dad would sing. Eventually, I figured out my own sounds and made my own cords. The christmas later my parents bought me an electric guitar, I never understood the language of music, I just knew that different fruts made different music similar to the piano keys. Thats when I dubbed myself the one string king cause, thats the only way the different strings made sense to me. It wasn’t until seventh grade when, i got into a band and learned how to play the trombone that i actually started to understand sheet music. Even then i relied on my ears more then my knowledge of the notes. Thats when i first understood how different instruments were incorporated into one song. The first time i ever used studio equipment to make a beat was when my brother took me with him to a friends house who was into music. His friends were making music, rapping, and playing the drums on a drum pad. My brother told them that i could play the keys. My brother’s friend set it up so that it would record what i played and loop itself. I played a couple of cord and keys that i came up with, my brother’s friend s were ecstatic telling me i was good at it. They said making beats was something that i should persue because, i had a good ear for it. I didn’t have any studio equipment except for the keyboard my mom gave my brother so, i recorded the beats on a cassette tape using a boombox, old headphones as a mic, and the factory loops on the keyboard while playing my own melodies. It wasn’t until my junior year in high school that i got a computer and my first beat making program Magix. In 2002 i graduated high school and went to Consumnes River College and took a midi (musical instrument digital interface) class. I learned the ins and outs of desk top audio. I also took singing classes and music theory. That first year in midi class i was awarded a $100.00 scolarship for doing the best on my final music project. From that day music has been my main focal point in life. After having so many beats stored away i decided to try rapping. Ever since then i been trying to make a name for myself using my zodiac sign (gemini- the twins)as a representation of myself, making one of the twins the rapper (big joe) and the other twin the singer (ojb- the young cat with the old soul derived from the old school music my dad would listen to and had us singing). I used not being able to afford the finer things in life as my modo and record label S.O.B.B. (Sick Of Being Broke). All in all i do music because i love it and i believe it to be a way to make a better life for my family. So if you need beats, hooks, or a dope 16 holla S.O.B.B
TNocz
In 1997, when I first ran across Doey Rock, he was demolishing another artist in a freestyle battle. The opposing artist later went on to sign with No limit Records. Back then, Doey Rock was a relatively uncelebrated figure; an unfamiliar face to those not in his circle. Since then his audience has grown and his repertoire of descriptive lyrics has expanded.
Doey Rock’s music is a genuine expression of his struggle for survival and life in the streets. The best way to describe his music using other artist’s styles is compare it to a cross between Rakim and Ice Cube. Doey Rock’s mix of playful role-playing and powerful flow is what sets him apart from the competitors. These same skills along with Doey Rock’s versatility enable him to perform with proven Rap industry veterans such as; Raekwon the Chef, Daz of the Dogg Pound, Soopafly, Carlos ‘Six July’ Broady, KRS-One, The Roots, Nas and Xzibit.
More focused then ever due to the rap industries’ trials and tribulations, Doey Rock created the independent record label called iNDUSTRiAL FAM ENT. The “i” is always lower case symbolizing that there is no “i” in team. The iNDUSTRiAL part of the name comes from having a work first mentality while building from the ground up. Doey Rock’s workaholic mentality has kept him on top of his game while releasing “Soul On Fire” (2005), the “916 Unified” Compilation (Sick Wid It Records), as well as, several mix tapes. With his recent success, Doey Rock is looking at spreading his “Dig Life” attitude across the globe. After an unforgettable taste of his flow, you too will jump on the MONTANA EXPRESS!
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TNocz
Duna Askia Ture b.k.a DUNA!Born in Fort Worth,Tx raised in Bakersfield,Ca where it all started at. Im not new to this I started freestylin in 89,everybody that heard me was like you got it just slow down. In 92 my cousin Big Duff hooked me up with Killjoy b.k.a KJ of nexx level records out of Bakersfield,Ca. Duna,s first group was 805 gangsta click me and Wax ran with that until the late 90’s! Moved to Sacramento,Ca in 99 was intruduce to my guy Noctavius by 8ball! Since them with Noc ive estiblish my own company Stakc.Ah.Dollar Recordz which is partner with noctavius M.B.E. My first project ive accomplished thanks to Noctavius and M.B.E is the Rancho Notorious presented by me DUNA and Noctavius. Rancho Notorious will be digital soon keep checkin myspace. com/dunaaskiature for more info! The next project im on is the SMACKERZ presented by M.B.E coming soon! Then my long awaited Offical Album The Western Wildfire do out soon! You can peep out the first single off the Western Wildfire. My 1st slappin single is “HEY” ft Noctavius and 24/7 is in rotation on Noctaviusradio. com!…..Booking or any business hit me asap @ myspace. com/dunaaskiature or dukederichelieu@aol.com or dukede_richelieu@yahoo.com…………$.A.D/M.B.
E headed for Success nuffa Less U DIGG!!!!!!!!
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TNocz
M.B.E’s Newest Artist!
Tay-$limm
Grew up in East Oakland but made his way to Sacramento,CA after making a stop in San Diego,CA. He is the younger cousin of Agerman,(3xKrazy) and his mother was a regular Dancer on Soul Train television show during it’s hiatus. Started off in the game with his cousin Mack Mudd, and formed the group Double-Up. Then went to work with labels like, Recognize Records, Black Market records, The Mercenary, Sic Side Entertainment, and XL Records. He has also done shows with artists like, KRS-1, Lumpy Pockets, The Profits, Low, Doey Rock, and T-Reezy.
Aiming towards making his own mark in this Rap Game, Mr.$limm has his own version of West Coast Music for you to ride to. Look for him on Taurus Noctavius upcoming album, “The Black Out!”, and Yung Ghost’s “Get It Gang!” vol.1. Artist’s come a Dime A Dozen, but Diamonds like this Don’t Shine the same way as this one does. This boy is something to be reckond with!
The one and only, Tay-$limm The Prince!
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TNocz
Born and raised in SACRAMENTO, CA. I started rappin’ when I was 8 but really got serious when I was 15. I am the one on the KEAK DA SNEAK album–KUNTA KINTA. The song is called Grind To Get It NOT Blind to Get It! I put out THE MACKRAMENTO BEE album in early ‘06 just to promote myself and keep my name buzzin’. It has 21 tracks on it. The real album–WIN,LOSE OR DRAW has 21 tracks and will be out early ‘07. It’s featuring KEAK DA SNEAK–BIG HOLLIS-LUNI COLEONE–T-NUTTY and LACE LENO. I produced 1/2 and Big Hollis produced 1/2. im on the LUNI COLEONE album GLOBAL RECALL & i produced a track on there im on the BIG HOLLIS KNOCKZ 2005 & produced trackz on there ME BIG HOLLIS & my little buzzin LACE LENO gotta group album out right now called BLEEDIN DA BLOCK we go by DA BLOCKBLEEDAZ we doin a new 1 right now called BLOODWORK im on tha BROTHA LYNCH HUNG THA FIX compilation & tha T-NUTTY STATE 2 STATE compilation so be lookin out 4 that u know im just pushin so stay tuned & be lookin out 4 THE MACKRAMENTO KING
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