Here’s yet another versatile track from Chicago’s fast-rising duo of rapper LA & producer Mr. Music called “I Want You Back Now”. As the title indicates, LA croons over a ridiculously poppin’ beat from Mr. Music about wantin’ his shawty back; the catch: LA freestyled the ENTIRE track, which really proves the lyrics are from his heart and soul. Not to mention that LA never curses in any of his tracks, if you haven’t noticed already! LA & Mr. Music execute the autotune to perfection and in the midst of the flurry of Kanye’s autotune tracks, the hot NEW single above is a worthy compliment. The small details in the production by Mr. Music really step the track up to another level, especially with the beautiful outro that personifies the message of the song with a rise in the beat that climaxes and then, somewhat suddenly, ends to metaphorically represent the end of LA’s poured out emotions. Definitely a MUST-DL for hip hop and R&B fans alike! Enjoy!
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LA & MUSIC are back again! This time with featuring artist, Alexis, whose incredible vocals set the tone for the uplifting track. This is a very substantial record full of inspiration and depth, backed by Mr. Music’s elite beat! It matches perfectly with LA’s unique flow, and Alexis’ booming voice; definitely a home run as LA rips the beat, & its over. Very deep record which shows the versatility of LA & Mr. Music. Cover art done by me! Enjoy!
GWHH is proud to present yet another EXCLUSIVE interview with our main man Mr. Music! Every exclusive single he’s been a part of was a successful one! You may remember him from the numerous authentic singles/beats he’s made, the GWHH ‘Return of the MC’ contest beat, and other collabos with GWHH artists S-Preme and LA! Mr. Music is a producer, artist, lyricist, and visionary. He can see/hear what works, making sure the end product is always a hot one! I’m sure everyone is wondering who this talented Chicagoan is, so it’s my pleasure to release this interview about the next big name out of the Chi - Mr. Music!
GWHH: So how exactly did you come up with the name, “Mr. Music“?
Mr. Music: That’s a good question, it actually happened on accident, but I wanted a name that represented me both as a producer and an artist, and that name fit perfectly.I was doing some graphic design work, and I noticed the words “mr” and “music” on the screen, they weren’t combined or anything, they were just in random sentences. So I thought, why not put em together, and I got Mr. Music. The reason why I feel that it fits me well is because I do everything on my own, musically. It’s hard to say this without coming off arrogant or cocky, but I feel like I exemplify music from all angles. I make my own beats, produce, sing, rap, come up with my own concepts for songs, write my own lyrics, edit my songs, mix, engineer all my own stuff, and do many of those things for my artists too. The only major musical element, at least in regards to hip-hop music, which I don’t have, is the ability play an array of instruments, other the piano/keyboard, but I’d love to learn how to play others, and intend to do so, as my music career progresses.
GWHH: So Music, what type of equipment do you use to make all your stuff and do you go to a studio to get everything done?
Mr. Music: Actually, I work out of my home, sometimes the garage. Basically, I use FL Studio 8, Acid Pro 6, and then I gotta buncha M-Audio stuff like my KRK RP-5’s, Fast Track Pro sound card, KeyStudio 25 keyboard and the Sterling Audio ST55 condenser mic. I gotta pretty old computer too, but I replace parts every so often to keep it running. Essentially, I bought all that stuff so that I could do everything from home and not have to worry about relying or paying anyone for anything. I’m really a perfectionist when it comes to my stuff. I’m involved in every step of the process.
GWHH: Yeah, well that actually brings me to my next question, you produce a lot of great records, what in your opinion is the definition of a producer?
Mr. Music: To me, a producer is the individual who makes the record from the earliest phase of just the idea, concept, lyric, beat, what have you- to the point of where the song is fully done.A lot of people have it twisted and they think that if they make beats, they produce records. That’s not how it works. If you make beats and you sell them or give em away…cool, you’re a Beatmaker. A real producer and a good producer not only makes the beat but should be involved in every single phase, every step of the way till the record is complete. i.e. a producer makes a beat, has a concept/idea for the song, has an artist in mind, writes the song or helps the artist write the song from start to finish, records the artist, gives direction to the artist on how to rap/sing, how to sound, what sounds good, what doesn’t, mixes down or helps mix the vocals, all the editing that takes place after the vocal recording is done, mixing the beat down, etc. Man, the list continues, it can go on and on, a producer has many responsibilities and that’s why you see greats like Dre, Kanye, and Timbaland constantly stay up in the game, cuz they know and understand the fundamentals of producing and putting out a hit record, plus they got like 10 others people to help them do all that stuff, whereas I either only got myself or Karma if we’re working on a joint record.
GWHH: When you start working on a song, where do you start? Do you make the beat first or come up with the lyrics?
Mr. Music: It could be either or. Everyone works differently. A lot of the times, I start with the beat, cuz that’s where my inspiration comes from…directly, from the actual music.I’ll come up with a melody and a drumbeat, just lay a foundation down for the beat, and if at the instant I come up with some idea for the concept of the track, I quickly record some rough vocals before I forget, cuz when that one little moment comes to you… man, you have to act upon it right away, cuz that could be the “it” factor for whether you make a hot record or not.Sitting down with a pen and a pad may not always work, sometimes you just gottta get on the mic and put out all your ideas on the table, so to speak. And for some, who let’s say, don’t have the privilege of having a mic of their own at home, buy a digital voice recorder, or use your cell phone, record voice notes. I’m constantly putting down voice notes, writing lyrics, concepts and ideas of songs into my Blackberry. (That’s my small plug for blackberry! haha) …but I mean, there’s so many creative ways to get started on a record. Recently, I been working off my artist LA. He’ll come up with a hot line or a hot concept, like just the most basic idea, and then rap it or sing it…and I’ll just make the beat from scratch.That’s how we made songs like “The Journey” actually.Dude is really up there in terms of his music game; he just feels music, the same way I do, that’s why we work so well together. That’s my guy, man.
Mr. Music: Umm, that’s a tough one. I mean aside from the local producers that I personally know and have met or worked with, there aren’t any big-time producers that I’m affiliated with, so it’s tough to compare myself to that caliber of producers, cuz I don’t know how they are, but if I were to compare myself to producers generally, I would say my work ethic, me being a perfectionist, and my genuine love for making music separates me from others overall. I work hard on making everything sound as good as it can. Not settling for just the “okay,” if there’s a wack line in the song, I’ll sit there and re-write it for hours and hours. If there’s something off in the beat, I’ll re-do it till it’s perfect. I can’t put out something that I’m not happy with because if I ain’t happy with it and I don’t like it, then I feel like no one else will, and even if they do, if something doesn’t sit well with me about a record, it’ll still bug me. So I put in a lot of effort and time into my music because it’s truly what I love to do. It was never my intention to do music because I wanna get fame or insane amounts of money to the point where I end up buying 10 maserati’s haha. I just love making music, every record I do gives me happiness that I can’t really get anywhere else and my desire never fades. I want to make more and more and more, never wanna stop, not until I have so many records that you lose track of them and can only name a fourth of the work I’ve done.
GWHH: Where do you get your inspiration when working on your music?
Mr. Music: Man, I get my inspiration from a lot of things. I know that’s cliché to say, but it’s the truth. For my music, as far as the melodies and beats go, a lot of times I get inspired from listening to other records. Like current hip-hop/rn’b joints, or older 80’s stuff, you know I’ll listen to other genre’s of music like jazz, classical, chill out trance, international stuff and something might come one there, that’ll trigger an idea for a new beat/song….or I’ll be watching TV and an infomercial will pop up, with a little jingle in the background, if I like the melody, then I’ll jump on the keys and start building off that, make something happen. In regards to lyrics and song concepts, I get inspired mainly from my own life, my own experiences, and that of others. Sometimes a conversation I might have had with a friend may inspire me to write and make a song, or really anything that happens on a daily basis, I try to be as attentive as I can and pick up on little details that may turn into song concepts or ideas for the future.
GWHH: What advice would you give to new artists & producers?
Mr. Music: Keep on your grind. If you love what you do, and you believe in yourself, stay up. If you’re a singer, keep working on your voice, if you’re a producer; keep working on your beats. Don’t ever quit because of someone else not believing in you or supporting you, and don’t let people tell you that your dream is unrealistic. It’s always smart to have a backup plan, you know? There’s that saying “don’t put all your eggs in one basket,” but I think anyone that works hard, anyone that has talent, and a desire as well as the motivation to make music can get a lot accomplished.
GWHH: Where do you see Mr. Music in the next year?
Mr. Music: Well, obviously I aim to see myself and my team gets signed to a major record label, producing for myself, my artists, and others. That’s the goal of every day. Not just a “next year” type of thing. Truth is, I’d like to get signed as soon as possible, right this minute, I’d wanna be doing it on that level, and I’m ready for it. I been doing it for a while now, and I know I got it. So I definitely see myself putting out more tracks, hotter and better tracks, more innovative tracks, working with newer artists and other producers, and branching out to other avenues that I haven’t gone to yet.
So there ya have it! Make sure you check out all of Mr. Music’s tracks here if you didn’t get them all yet, and be sure to check this coming Monday’s new Mr. Music related release! If you want to contact Mr. Music you can email him at mr.musicfans@gmail.com.
LA is back with a new powerful GWHH exclusive, “The Journey”! LA depicts his journey through “The Game”; a journey we all go through in one way or another. “The Game” represents our world and the games we play in it; whatever they might be. LA lyrically depicts his rise to the top of “The Game”, and the stuggle we all face to be the best at what we do. However difficult, the single depicts the motivation that gets you there. “It’s a struggle to survive in this game!” Hip Hop, Politics, Life. LA delivers with unique swagger, metaphorical lyrics, and an incredible presentation. Not to mention Mr. Music produced this joint, jumping on the piano keys and making some magic happen yet again! The piano chords boom throughout the track supplementing and pushing the lyrics in a perfect combo; pure motivation, pure power. Definitely a track I’ll have on repeat for months to come. (”Me 2!” - Tibs) Enjoy!
“That I go somewhere, so far, so fair, no air,
Can’t breathe without the G-A-M-E
I’m so simply,
Numero uno,
Chi-Go, I flow, Yo soy hot, yo!
So hot, so cocky
Even hablo espanol man, language can’t stop me
Me llamo LA,
I be in L.A., they ask “Que Haces?”
Man, I’m finna be great, because…
It’s a struggle to survive in the game (game)
Spend my whole life in the game (game)
Tryin’ to make a name in this game (game)
It’s LA…
It’s a struggle to survive in the game (game)
Spend my whole life in the game (game)
Goin out of my brain, doin everythin
To maintain my fame in the game …”
-LA
~ Max G
“You have to learn the rules of the game.
And then you have to play better than anyone else.”
- Albert Einstein
Producer: Mr. Music // Photo By:Botond Maruta // FULL, CDQ *GWHH Fav.™
We are proud to introduce yet another incredible GWHH EXCLUSIVE from the producer, song writer, and singer Mr. Music! The production and experimentation on the record will inspire you to keep this on repeat for months to come, as you’ll find yourself singing along to the powerful lyrics and the catchy chorus. “Make Up Your Mind” is an electronica/pop record we can all relate to and that’s what really makes it special. So don’t miss this week’s Mr. Music exclusive and DL the track above and pass it along to your friends! Enjoy!
Check out this great choreography from U of I students who were inspired by Mr. Music’s previous hit, “One Nite Girl” with LA! We know there’s some of you who missed it, so don’t miss it again and DL the track below!
***NEW Music Update f/ Talib Kweli, Chris Brown, T-Pain, Lloyd, & MORE under this post! DL “One Nite Girl” first.. then check out the NEW tunes/vids below! :D***
LA & Music are back again with this hot single dubbed “One Nite Girl”. LA brings a lot of swag to the table as he spits over Mr. Music’s incredible club banger! In my opinion Music really kills it with every beat he makes, I think he just sees it & makes the magic happen! There’s a lot of talent here. Make sure you listen to this Music produced beat very carefully & stay tuned for more unique heat from these Chi town cats. Also if you go to Indiana University, make sure you catch LA & Mr. Music perform some of their recent singles tonight!! Much love to everyone.
***Tibs comin’ thru here @ 11PM CT: Apologies 2 all b/c the zShare link wasn’t working (it’s them.. and I think it’s for all the songs). So I just re-upped “One Nite Girl” 2 MediaFire. No need 2 preview, just DL it and hear for yourself how hot this club banger is. Automatic*Tibs Fav.™
***Tibs here again bout 11:45PM CT: zShare is back up and we replaced the MediaFire link with the zShare link so you can PREVIEW AND DL! And ya’ll should.
GWHH is proud to re-introduce LA on with his first solo hit “I Was Born With Headphones Attached To My Earlobes”! Filled with lyrical gems, LA teams up with the producer powerhouse of Gene Karma & Mr. Music to bring you an incredible indie club banger! Pay close attention, there are no samples here…only pure genius! Chi town stand up!
Gowhere Hip Hop is proud to introduce LA! Debuting on Mr. Music’s Makin Me Sweat single, the Chicago bred rapper has a unique style and undeniable swag…mix that with the production talents of Gene Karma / Music and you get industry gold. I’m very excited for the future of GWHH’s family team and it’s newest member LA! Expect to see more from GWHH fam as everyone has been secretly working hard in the basement/attic/studio/ w.e. you want to call it! Peace & Love.
Remix of “Can’t Believe It” by T-Pain F_ Lil’ Wayne
Mr. Music is back with a hot Remix to “Can’t Believe it”. Don’t Sleep; more Mr. Music EXCLUSIVES coming soon. Mr. Music is major up and coming, love em or hate em it’s still fiya….
P.S. I was on a major hiatus working on the Metromix.com’s VIP Music Lounge Event DESIGN held at the Hard Rock Hotel. Major artists came through from Lolla & it was a great time, especially cuz my designs were on point!!!!! Was the place to be during Lolla! SHout to BMF MEDIA! I also got to give big props to Tibs for holding it down as always. Pics & Great things coming!
The contest ended, submission closed, and the winner chosen. S-Preme snatched the title for the ‘Return of the MC’ contest, coming super raw and versatile, switching up his flows, and never leaving me bored listening to the track! This is definitely a Chi Town banger, and a must listen! The Chicago MC took it home with this one; He came with a fresh flow on each verse. He put together a 4 and a half minute rap with versatility, riding the beat, slowin’ it down, quick-speed-Twista type steez, and even singing at the end…which was a key element to the whole record.
Very well put together lyrically. Loved the metaphors, love the swag, the swag was all over the track! It’s one thing for a rapper to say “I’m fresh,” but this dude REALLY proved it throughout the entire record, no question. Mad creativity with the syllable patterns in the rhymes, the alliteration, the lyrics were just dope, the homie really took time to write the track out and it shows.
Each line is well put together. This wasn’t an easy beat to rap on, hence the challenge, contest, and competition, but he covered all the basics and went above and beyond. This is a record that I would want to listen to on a continuous basis, a record I could see bangin’ out in the car, or in the crib, on the iPod & in the headphones too.
Much Love to S-Preme for doin’ it big with this contest, and really kickin’ off a great record! Make sure you download this record above, and show some love to S-Preme & Mr. Music for makin’ it happen. Thank you to all those that entered and met the deadline for this Sunday, because we know it was a really quick contest, and unfortunately we couldn’t give you more time. The participation really was great, thank you all.
Big Major Thank you to all the blogs that supported the contest, and helped promote it on their sites! We really want to give them major props, because it shows that online hip hop community really helps each other out!
Thank You to:
Lastly Thank You to Ronda from SanDisk who made this all possible, and providing the contest prizes. Check the contest prizes and initial contest post HERE. Also please let us know what you think of the record in the Jabbify, or hit up S-Preme’s email.
S-Preme has got a lot of great new material and exclusives coming very soon….but in the meantime check/DL his The Return of the Robots MIXTAPE, until the “Sick Tape” Vol. 1 comes out shortly along with much more!!!! Much love to everyone!
LA “I Want You Back Now” (prod. Mr. Music)
(Tibs)***
Pics & Great things coming!
