Interview w/ Telee

 

You were and raised in Houston, how did this affect who you are today?

it just gave me that htown swag. And made it possible for me to deal with hard times. It’s rough growing up in the Houston inner city.

What inspired you to get into music?

some of the greats of the game getto boys, nwa, too short, PAC, big, jay z and love of story telling

Have these greats affected the way you work in the studio? your flow and delivery?

nah not really. Maybe when I first started I wud try to deliver like PAC but eventually I found my own style

When did you release your first album?

the first real release was in 2009 entitled

What was that feeling like releasing “From Here On Out”? How do you feel about that release compared to some of your others?

“From Here On Out” it was a good feeling. It will always be a special cause it’s my first real release

Are you working on any projects currently?

just dropped “My Finest Hour” lp last September so I’m still workin that on right now… But I have been recordin new songs

Tell us a bit about AFE Entertainment

All family entertainment was established in 2009 by me and brother it’s an independent label based out of Houston,TX

What;s the ultimate goal for the label?

to be successful and maybe ink a major distribution deal

Why should people go out there and listen to your music? What would you bring to the table?

my music is real it’s not watered down. I’m diverse, it’s excellent quality lyrics n production, it’s all original

Are there any artists today that you’d like to get into the studio with?

not any in particular but I will collab with anybody making good music

Where do you see yourself 5 years from now?

hopefully 5 more projects with a few platinum or gold plaques and a few more artist signed

  That was my final question. Is there anything you’d like to say to your supporters/people who have not heard your music yet?

yea just thanx for the support and to look out for all my future projects. all of those who haven’t heard my music yet can check me out at http://AllFamilyEnt.com thanx homie

Check out more about Telee at All Family Entertainment

Interview w/ Short Dawg

Earlier today I had the privilege of doing a Twitterview with the artist, Short Dawg. I may possibly be bringing you guys a ton of Twitterviews over the next week or so. They aren’t as in depth as my typical interviews but check them out on Twitter when you can.

What will Elvis freshley bring to the table that you as an artist have not done already?

I feel like the elvis freshley project is full of bigger mainstream songs.. I expanded my focus from just rapping to makin music

It was rude of me to not start with the fact that your birthday recently passed. Happy BDay!. Did you do anything special?

its all good. Preciate ya! I just kicked it with my homeboys I grew up with. Had fun tho

Great to hear! What inspires you to record a track?

the beat itself

Who has given you the most useful advice in regards to pursuing a music career?

my brother mega and my big homie street lord juan were the main people I’d take advice from because they were successful in life

You’ve released quite a few mixtapes which I encourage everyone to download. Do you have a personal favorite? if so why?

I’d have to say southern flame spitta vol 1 and drankenstein just because of the work I put in and the response they received

You recently put your own touch on “The Motto”, How does it feel to be a young money artist? any pressure?

no pressure just keeps me motivated to work hard

What are you doing when you aren’t recording?

hoopin or watching movies

What do you think of this current miniature feud between Drake and Common?

its unnecessary

If you could work with any artist right now, who would it be?

cee-lo

Cee-lo is a great choice. Where do you see yourself 5 years from now?

on top of the billboard charts

What new projects are you hoping to work on in the near future?

#NoDoz


3 adjectives that best describe you as an artist?

passionate, ambitious and witty

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