
Another installment of Game Changers with no other than Harlem’s own DJ Webstar!
Party starter, Entrepeneur, Diddy’s lil’ bro…LEGGGGOOOO!
GP: For people that aren’t familiar with your sound how would you describe it?
My sound is “feel good”. No negative energy just positivity, having fun, and real life situations!
GP: Your mixtape “Straight Out of Harlem” just dropped. What can we expect from your upcoming album and when can we expect it?
August. You can expect maturing with my music and developing a more crossover pop sound, not just hip hop, and of course no negative energy. I have a lot of features on this album Diddy, Cassie, Waka, Young Money, Olivia, JadaKiss, Serani, Dawn of Dirty Money and others.
GP: How did your distribution deal with between Scrilla Hill and Universal/SRC come about?
Scrilla Hill is my record company. SRC wanted to sign me for a long time back when I was on Koch. We were supposed to do a show on MTV. Steve Rifkind said come over, they gave me a lot of money and we did it. Steve Rifkind believes in his artists. Like Melonie Fiona and Akon, they didn’t pop right away but he stuck by them and look at them now-major artists. So that’s another factor.
GP: What has been your “I made it moment”?
When I won the Soul Train award around the time I was 16 or 17 for Chicken Noodle Soup. That’s been my biggest moment. Also just the ability to keep coming back, this is my 3rd album. Not many artists get that chance.
GP: Explain your relationship with Diddy. Is it just business or is there a personal bond?
Diddy’s personal. He’s the big brother and I’m the little brother. He’s from harlem, and we’re similar we’re entertainers versus rappers. He’s also one of the biggest influences on my career. If I need to call him about business I can too.
6. You have truly went the independent route from YouTube, MySpace, to starting your own label. What gave you the inspiration?
Well the kids of harlem started my music and Diddy guided me on starting my label. Everything else came naturally. However, I wasn’t prepared until after chicken noodle soup. After I got my second deal it was more of a flow.
GP: How did you make the transition from dj to producer?
Deejay’s to me are the most powerful people. They can make or break a record. You can’t do anything without the deejay. But to make the transition wasn’t difficult. I’ve been deejaying since I was 12 and experimenting with beats after that so the rest is history. I just never expected to start rapping really.
GP: Where do you see yourself in the industry in five years?
The industry changes so much its hard to say. Hopefully, I’ll be on my 8th album. I want to release one every year. I also want to move into movies. I just want to be relevant and keep growing. I’m only 22 and one of the few young artists out here so I just want to stay in the prime of my career.