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Jay-z & Kanye “Otis” Video
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Interview w/ Khleo Thomas
Take a trip with us as we talk to Khleo Thomas about music, movies, and more.
Can you talk a little bit about your family background?
My family is everything to me. My parents raised me to be who i am today. Theyve kept me level headed over the years. My litte brothers & sister are what push me to succeed even more at whatever i do.
Which came first, the movie or the music aspirations?
Both around the same time. But movies kicked off 1st.
Many people may recognize you from the beloved movie Holes, was that your first movie role? Did this have a positive effect on your career?
Holes was like my 3rd. But it was my BREAKOUT role. Of course. Till today it has such a following, it has families gathering around the TV to watch it. Ill always be known as ZERO and im cool with that.
You released a mixtape this year. Can you tell us about it?
Yeah The Next Episode mixtape was just jam packed with all type of music that i wanted to exhibit. It was a full year since i released my very first mixtape so i wanted to show the growth lyrically. It still gets great responses. Its some classic songs on that mixtape.
Someone who you have collaborated with many times in music and even in films is the artist Bow Wow. How was that experience?
Bow is like my big brother for real. We’ve been on tours, shot movies, played video games, vacationed, recorded songs. We’ve done it all and thats a friendship within this industry that ive made that will never get faulted. thats always gonna be big bro.
Who were your inspirations growing up?
Will Smith. Michael Jackson, Snoop Dogg, DJ Quik.
You will be in the upcoming film, Boogie Town. Can you tell us a little about the film?
Boogie Town stars myself, Marques Houston & Brenda Song. Its like Underworld meets You Got Served. Im dancing my ass off in this film.
Are you currently working on any other projects?
A Album, a Mixtape, online original content, Music Videos, Independent Films and a Guest Star appearance on the hit show on FX Sons Of Anarchy.
I want to thank you for your time. Is there anything that you would like to say to all your supporters out there?
I love every single one of yall. Thank you for everything. The support, love, #TeamKhleo twitter takeovers, the Trending Topics, the youtube views, the ustream chats, the signs in your icons. EVERYTHING. Thank you for supporting me while im still growing and becoming a bigger and better entertainer. love yall always.
Interview w All Star Weekend
Can you give us an introduction about yourselves?
We’re Allstar Weekend. We grew up in a suburb of San Diego, California called Poway. We’ve been friends and bandmates for many years. Writing and performing are our two passions. We love our fans.
Who are some of your musical influences?
We all come from Different musical backgrounds so we have a wide range of influences: Prince, Bruce Springsteen, Fleetwood Mac, Michael Jackson, Blink-182, R. Kelly, James Browne, Daft Punk.
Are there any current artists whom you would like to collaborate with?
We’re going on tour with Selena Gomez this summer and would love to do a collaboration with her. Bruce Springsteen or Shania Twain would be a dream-come-true.
What motivates you guys as a band?
This is our dream- we want to continue living it. Failure and success are both fuel for us to work even harder. Our fans inspire us, too. We create a great community with them- we don’t want to let them down.
What are some of your favorite things to do when not recording or performing?
We read, hang out, and go out to eat. We love going out to eat.
You guys are going on tour this summer. Can you talk about who you are touring with and when it will begin?
We start our tour with Selena Gomez in late July. We are so excited- this will be the biggest tour we’ve been on to date.
Your new album is coming out soon. Can you talk about what fans should expect from this album?
I really think our fans are going to like this new album. I think it’s what they want to hear from, us but it may also surprise them- in a good way. The last record had a lot of songs we wrote when we were really young. This record is all new material that was written based off of our current lives and experiences. The sound, vibe, lyrics are all very “us.”
Do any of you take part in any rituals before you perform?
We all have weird rituals. I like to take off all of my clothing down to my boxers, then stretch and do vocal warm-ups. When I get dressed again, I feel like I’m getting ready for something important(Zach). Cameron likes to take a nap or disappear and make us all worry that he’ll forget he’s going on stage in a minute. Michael likes to dance around to R&B, preferably while looking in a mirror. Nathan does a lot of headstands.
What goals do you hope ASW achieves within the next year? 5 years?
We want to be able to keep evolving as a band. If we can continue to make records, tour, and meet new fans, we’d be very satisfied.
I want to thank you for your time. Are there any last words or thoughts that you would like to say to all your fans out there?
We’re so excited to release this new album. We’ve worked really hard on it. Please come see us on tour with Selena and buy our new album “All The Way” when it comes out in September
The Big Man: Clarence Clemons
This weekend the entertainment industry has suffered a major lost. Clarence Clemons, who has worked with Bruce Springsteen for four decades as a part of the E Street Band passed away Saturday June 18th. Clarence was an amazing saxophone player(which is one of my favorite musical instruments). He has not only worked with some of the industry’s major artists, but has also made many t.v and film appearances. Clarence was hospitalized last week because of a serious stroke and due to complications of the stroke, the industry lost a great one. Many artists including Lady Gaga took to the social media world to address this lost. Our condolences are with his family as they cope with their loss.
Clarence also has an autobiography titled, Big Man:Real Life & Tall Tales
Interview w/ Lil Niqo
I had the pleasure of interviewing young Hip Hop recording artist, Lil Niqo who indeed has a promising future ahead of him. Blended Entertainment would like to welcome this young prodigy from San Diego to the family.
How old were you when you first started to rap?
7 years old but I started walking around with my Rap Notebook at 4 but I couldn’t write. Mom thought I was crazy!
How does it feel to be so young yet already signed to Def Jam?
It’s like I’m living a dream. I’m the youngest artist on this legendary label, sometimes I still can’t believe it.
Who are some of your influences or favorite Hip Hop artists?
A Tribe Called Quest, Tupac, Biggie, Jay Z & Drake
Can you describe your style of rap?
Just straight up clean Hip-Hop
What is the best part about being a young hip hop artist?
I get to give us kids something hott but also positive. I got the chance to make a difference and I’m gonna do just that. #BOW
What do you like to do for fun when you are not performing?
I luv recording, skateboarding, riding my dirt bike and playing video games.
What are some of your dreams for your future?
To win a Grammy, have my own tv show and launch a few products, can’t speak on it right now but my dreams are limitless. I’d also luv to play ball at USC
Are there any artists out there that you would hope like to work with in the future?
Drake, Lil Wayne, Justin Bieber, DJ Khaled again, shouts out to him, he’s my big bruh in da game
Do you have any advice to all the young artists who want to make it big?
Follow your dreams, trust yourself, study and perfect your craft and keep them grades up #Yert
Thanks for your time, any last shoutouts or words to all your fans out there?
Thank you to all my fans for allowing me to live out my dreams. I have the best frans (friends & fans) in the world. #TeamLilNiqo. To my management Niq of Tyme Entertainment, #TeamWorldwideEnt & #TeamBuVision it’s our year!
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