Go Live Radio Question Of The Month: Who is Really The King Of VA HipHop?

I asked twitter this question 24 hours ago and I got one response that I have to repost. It was from VA producer NameBrand(@iNameBrand) who said, and I quote:"I don't think we have one yet"...

That was the best answer given and the only correct answer accepted. If this was a question on any exam or test, that answer would be the most that makes sense. The title "King" is a dominating ranking. We have had so many emcees,writers & producers from VA who have accomplished success in the hip hop game.  Pharell, Timbaland,Pusha T,Trey Songz even Missy Elliott(lol) could say they are the King Of VA, and no one should have a problem with that.

I ask this question because the homie Skillz did a freestyle over the Kanye/JayZ record "Otis" instrumental where he said that he was the "King Of Va." Okay..so what!! If the people, I just named, had a problem with him saying that, it would have been address. I've heard alot of local rappers in the city(Richmond..home of the copy cats & self proclaimed "super stars" who feel they are bigger than life because the people in their hood like their music) who claim that Skillz is talking to them when he said those words.

Okay, lets take a moment and talk about the homie Red Dummy (aka Red Rum), who signed with Dj Khaled's We The Best Label a year ago. Rum, has released mixtapes where he clearly says that HE'S the King of Va & NOBODY had nothing negative to say about it. Is it the fact that no one had nothing to say to Rum because he's from the streets of Northside, Richmond?(Waiting for a response as if I am talking to someone..lol)...Maybe so.

Skillz, as far as Richmond cats go, is the only emcee with a track record. So if dude wants to say he's the King Of VA, why is it a problem to yal? Even I,Lil Roc, have done enough to say:"I'm the King of VA!", but I don't.(That's why I call myself the Mayor of Richmond Hip hop..lol) But still, who are we to say who is the King of VA Hip Hop and who is not, if there isn't one? NameBrand said, "there isn't one yet",which means there is time for someone to take the necessary steps and make this into a reality.

The point of this blog is to let these rappers know that just because you do rap, that doesn't mean you will make it in the industry. Quit with the egos and make f*cking music. Leave Skillz alone. Leave the drama in the streets. Skillz tells me all the time that he doesn't mind these cats coming at him with the diss songs because he calls it the "Willow Lawn 6." Now the Willow Lawn 6 is the Greater Richmond Transit Company Bus route that runs basically up & down Downtown Richmond(Broad Street)..

Skillz said:"Mane, I'm not worried about these Richmond Cats coming at me. It's like they careers is on the Willow Lawn 6. It goes up & down broad street, but never leaves Richmond!"..I agree totally. #GoLive

Check out the new Skillz Video out now dedicated to all the Regular Guys.."Regular Guy" produced by Kwame.

click here----> http://vimeo.com/22152263

1st Annual 80's-90's ThrowBack Party-When Music Was Interesting

Remember the time when you use to wake up every tuesday morning to rush down to the local record store to cop the newest cassette tape or cd? Remember that good feeling you use to have when you got back home with that new Big Daddy Kane, Biz Markie, BBD, Tribe Called Quest or Salt & Pepa single, and get the chance to hear it on your parent's house speakers? Remember reading the credits as you listen to see who written the song or produced the track? It seems so long ago when urban music was "interesting". The 80's & 90's were the BEST years of hip hop, rap & rhythm & blues music. People who grew up in the 80's/90's have no reason to want to go out to the clubs in 2011. The most common excuse is: "I dont really want to go to club anymore because that crowd,these days are a little too rowdy." We, along with Lee & Foe Ent. have a solution for that..

We are calling it, "The 1st Annual 80's-90's Throwback Party" on Aug 13th, 2011. Time 10pm-2am at Club Posh(1713 E.Main St, Richmond,VA). Calling out all my people who enjoy that REAL music. We are also asking folks to throw on their 80's/90's gear to set the visual. (kangols, Levi's,shell-toes adidas, bamboo earrings, etc.). The 80's/90's gear is preferred but not recommended.

Come on out and celebrate good music with us. We here at Go Live Radio cater to the listeners & party goers who appreciate GOOD MUSIC. So this is our gift to you. #GoLive

Artist Spotlight: Carte Tragik



Carte Tragik



Whats good, we had the opportunity to interview rap artist Carte Tragik on Go Live Saturdays a couple weeks back. Carte is a rising emcee who spits about his everyday lifestyle in the streets of Richmond, Va.

Dude is mad talented & definitely deserves a listen. Check out Carte's music at

http://www.reverbnation.com/cartetragik

Here is a short bio about Carte Tragik:

Kevin Taylor aka Carte Tragik was born & raised in Richmond,Va.                   

Ever since the age of 12, his musical talent grew. Carte’tragik started out with local group called "Eternal Empire " The group released their very first mix tape "Before We Were Kings" A few years later the group had to change their name to, "da fine us’. Carte’ stayed in the group for a few years until he decided to come out with a solo mix tape called "Carte’ All Day". He is beginning to work on his next mix tape, "Taylor 1 king". Carte’wants to reach out to people all over the world with his music and hopefully make it big in the music industry.

Be on the look out for new music of Carte Tragik to be played on 4080 Radio!!