Exclusive Interview: Dyme-A-Duzin

A Portrait of Donnovan:
Dyme-A-Duzin is a signed artist from Brooklyn, New York. His career boosted from being a Youtube sensation and now only reaching greater heights after signing to Warner Bro. Records. The difference between Dyme and other rappers is simply in my eyes Dyme isn't a typical rapper, he's an emcee who is only going to keep growing over time. He has opened up for artist such as Kreayshawn, Red cafe, B.O.B, Theophilus London, and Naughty By Nature.

Being a fan of Dyme myself since about 2009, two of my favorite joints Dyme has put out are "I Hate High School" and "The rebirth Of Swag". That's not to mention tracks off of the Phony Ppl album, "PhonyLand". I had the honor to ask Dyme a few questions about his career and how it all got started.

What is your biggest inspiration when it comes to music?

I really look up to artists like Eminem & Kanye West when it comes to lyrics. They've always been consistently clever with their verses and songs. My number one musical influence is probably Michael Jackson though. Every artist strives to be like Mike.

What made you decide to start taking music seriously?

It's just what I love to do. When I was younger I was really into art. I was one of top art students in my school. I used to draw cartoons and even real people. So I wasn't always a musician. Around the age of 11, I really started taking my time to write songs. It became what I love to do most.

What is the story behind the name "Dyme-A-Duzin"?

Years back I heard someone say "rappers come a dime-a-dozen". I've always been a rule breaker so when I was 11, I decided to take the term "dime-A-dozen" and flip the meaning. I thought "this term is used negatively, why not make it positive?". How about I name myself Dyme-A-Duzin, which means that I'm common and replaceable but be the best rapper I can be? I ironically surprise a listener whenever they listen to my music. I strive for greatness everyday in honor of all the rule breakers around the world.

What is your most favorite collaboration so far?

I enjoy collaborating with Plain Pat and Dj Kaslo. We're working on a project now. It's been pretty dope so far, just can't wait for the people to hear it.

Be sure to cop Dyme-A-Duzin's latest mixtape "20=X", hosted by Plain Pat.
You can download all of Dyme-A-Duzin's projects here at www.iamdyme.com

"What's going on people? This is Dyme-A-Duzin and you are now tuned into Good Vibes! "A Portrait of Donnovan" coming soon! New Videos coming soon! I'm back on my b.s! stay tuned."
-Dyme-A-Duzin

TonyEmcee: Welcome to the Tony Awards

Big ups to TonyEmcee and wish him a happy birthday! I personally am impressed with his music and style, and hope to hear great things from him in the near future. Maybe you would hear a collab with my group, The Lower Class Citizens, who knows? NYC open your ears and let your minds drift off onto this lyrical journey.

TonyEmcee was born in the Town Of Kings (Kingston,JA) but raised in Kings County (Brooklyn,NY) ever since he was two years old. TonyEmcee (Anthony Stephenson 24) is as dynamic as any of the great young rappers in the game today. Armed with great lyrical versatility and superb character, TonyEmcee has recorded in some of Americas grittiest cities; including Boston,MA ,Chicago,IL, Trenton,NJ, and of course his hometown Brooklyn,NY (Brownsville), since he was 20 years old. Now at the age of 24 and back residing permanently in Brooklyn, TonyEmcee is embarking on his greatest push to bring his brand of music to the Hip Hop masses.

With his outstanding determination , amazing lyrical talent, and uncanny ability to make songs straight from his heart but sharpened with his clever intellect, TonyEmcee is destined to make not only a name in this over saturated music industry but also a great impact in Hip Hop history itself. I have checked out his music and I am impressed with the content as well as his dedication and determination. Check out his mix tape, The tony Awards (Download link Below.)

The Tony Awards(mix tape) http://limelinx.com/files/45cfe70c73e64281d718cab6a0a53f81

A word from Anthony: "I plan on dropping my second official mix tape "Tony's Pizza (Mind)" with all original beats late summer of this year. I'm planning on doing many visuals for this project, the first of which is a video for my single "Up Early" which will serve as a promotional video for the project itself. It should be out the end of may. I'm also dropping the same day, a mix tape compilation of all of my greatest freestyles i have recorded over the years to get people fully caught up. It should be a very good year."

You can also check out two new freestyles he has posted on youtube.

http://youtu.be/Dvbv4IX8ozI- TonyEmcee - Masking Tape (212 freestyle)

http://youtu.be/wKUTU5spHP8 TonyEmcee - When I'm small

N.O.R.E: Crack On Steroids

Noreaga ,"N.O.R.E", dropped a 25-track mixtape this past weekend on Easter Sunday. "Crack On Steroids" has appearances by artist such as Cassie, RZA, Busta Rhymes, Game, Styles P, Raekwon the chef, and many more. DJ Green Lantern, which presented and hosted this mixtape, and N.O.R.E. teamed up on this massive mixtape as a teaser for his sixth studio album, "S.U.P.E.R.T.H.U.G."

N.O.R.E. is pretty amp'd up about the release of "Crack On Steroids" stating that working with artist such as RZA "...is so crazy. I have always been a fan of RZA."

You can download N.O.R.E's new mixtape, Crack on Steroids, on www.livemixtapes.com