2012 Hip Hop in the Ville awards

Congrats to Axtion on his much deserved Hip Hop in the Ville award for "Performance of the Year"

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Reezy DuZ IT (Interview with TEE REEZY)

Whatup Tee Reezy?

Whats good...

You’ve been putting it down for awhile now. How did you get started in the music business?

I started goin to the studio @ my cousin Tim's.(Producer Tim Hill) Tim started liking my music & he introduced me to Hillside Clique. I then released Lincolns and Lacs as a single. I gained a great street buzz and hit em with my debut "Fast Life" on IN DA TRUNK RECORDS.

Who have been some of your musical influences?

Some of my earliest influences were Too $hort, 2PAC, 8ball & MJG, UGK, Hot Boys

How would you describe your sound?

I guess as Pimp C would say "Country Rap Tunes".

How many releases have you had? What were their names?

Let's see: FAST LIFE, 615 VILLIANZ, SLOW GRIND, ITS DAT HARD & a few unreleased mixtapes

What’s going on currently with the 615 Villainz and the Tennessee Bad Boys? Who were the members?

The 615 Villianz consisted of myself, Celle, Clusta, Ric Dawg, and K-Fletch... TN Bad Boys was myself, Black Folk Inc. of Chatt., Crysis the Rhyme Don, and Q ball of East TN. We still communicate, but everyone is working on their own thing. As far as the 615 Villianz we all basically grew up together. A new Villianz project isn't out of the question.

What other artists have you collaborated with?

Quanie Cash, Skinny Pimp, Roam Bad Daddy, $n@ke, Lady Dolla, Nina Ross, Mr. Mack, Kool Daddy Fresh, Livin Legend, T Menace, Roach Killa, Slim, Dirty Tony, DonnieCross Axtion & Slug Veezy and more.

Were you signed with Pure Pain (home of Camouflage & Roam) at one time?

Technically, I was never signed to Pure Pain. They just showed love and showed interest in me. I still have alot of respect for them & what they were doing. I was always going back and forth to Savannah, GA to record for some of their releases and even my own. I basically represented the PURE PAIN MOVEMENT.

Now you have also done some acting correct? Can you tell us more about that?

Yea. I had a role in Quanie Cash' movie "Loyalty & Respect". It was a great experience for me and I plan on doing more acting in the future.

You’re known all over the south, what cities have shown you the most love?

Of course Nashville & Moneyboro. (Jackson, TN), Knoxville, Northern Miss., (Jackson, MS), Chattanooga, (Savannah, GA), & Alabama

What projects are you currently working on?

I'm currently working on a project titled "REEZY DUZ IT". Stay tuned for that release on IN DA TRUNK/MONEY BOI MUZIC.

Do you have any dream collaborations?

Probably Nicki Minaj, Gucci Mane, Keisha Cole, & Pharell to name a few.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

With the way the music industry has been going, good question. Truthfully, I would love to be doing more acting. But new opportunities present themselves everyday. We'll see...

How can people get more information on you?

(Go to reverbnation.com/teereezy), (twitter.com/darealteereezy), (facebook @ Moneyboi Muzic), & (myspace.com/teereezy).

Any shoutouts you want to give?

Shot out to the MBT Movement. To everybody doin they thang with this muzic sh!t. And to anyone who has ever supported me, I truly appreciate it.

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Legendary Producer Tim Hill

Interview with Legendary Producer, Tim Hill

What Up Tim?

Hey, Wassup Man.

Can you tell us how did you got started in Music Production? How long ago?

I had an interest in music at a very early age. I remember placing my toy gun to my lips humming in it like I was playing a trumpet…Lol. Later on in 7th/8th Grade I started playing trumpet and continued playing in High School but that didn't satisfy my thirst to do music. I got with two friends, (Paul Caruthers & Bill Puckett) and we formed a group called "Digital Force". It was a unique combination of three rappers. Paul was the Dj , I played keyboard and programmed the drums live on stage. Bill was the primary MC but we all rapped. It grew from a hip hop band to a legit business. We were asked to Dj or perform at parties, pep rallies, homecoming dances, college parties…etc. When it really became serious, we started to DJ at Smyrna Skate Center packing it out every Sunday. After that group faded away, I really started turning into who I was going to be with the ability to play multiple instruments, Dj, run sound equipment, and most importantly learning business skills. It was no longer a hobby, so I got a factory job, worked for 6 years, bought my studio equipment and when I started making more money in the studio than at my job, it was time to retire from that and do music full time.

You are also known as the Kamillian, Can you explain the reason behind that for us?

When I was serious about my rap career I studied different forms of rap styles. When we performed, sometimes for a gimmick the Dj would start a record with the original vocalist then quickly fade in the instrumental. I would amaze the crowd with my imitation of other well known MC's. As a producer, I recorded "LOTS" of groups so I was asked to do lots of features with East Coast, West Coast and South groups. I morphed into that character. I even sung choruses. I chose Kamillian cause I could adapt in all territories.

Who are some of your musical influences? What Producers inspired you?

Dr. Dre. I loved his West Coast Swing and his mixes were crazy. Roger Troutman. His use of the vocoder and his ability to create some of the most legendary funk grooves impacted me the most!!!!

Phil Collins. I loved his "BIG" Miami sound. He is the reason I make huge sounding tracks.

Teddy Riley. New Jack Swing. Need I say more?

What is your opinion on software (reason,Fruity) vs hardwares (MPC,Keyboards,etc)? Which do you prefer?

I have nothing against any program. Some people like Xbox, some like Playstation, while some go all the way back to Atari. It all depends on which fits you better. If you find your creativity is lacking because you're spending more time twisting knobs, lots of your ideas will be lost so its worth spending time in different scenarios to find out what fits "You" better. Personally, I prefer MPC's, Keyboards and Turntables.

Do you play any instruments?

Yes. Piano, rhodes, organ, keyboard, (anything with keys). Trumpet, drums, vocoder, turntables and I'm currently learning guitar and bass.

What's your creative process like? How long does it take you to create a beat?

That depends on what I'm asked to do. I'm a Producer so I vibe with the artist to feel their vibe that day. What type of song: hype, krunk, heart felt, deep. sad, etc. Before any music is created I really want to know in depth what the artist is trying to do.

Making a beat can be done in minutes. Maybe more when I'm searching for specific sounds, but making a "Record" depends on the style of music or composition your trying to create. Is it a loop? A sample track could take all day pitch shifting, time stretching, placing the sample(s) in that sweet spot. There may be more time needed if an artist wants a track with more of a "Live" experience. You don't have to play an instrument to create a track. You could instruct band members to create what's in your mind, so I really can't give you an exact time. I am known for quick tracks.

Do you normally work with the artists or make beats and let them choose?

I prefer making the track with them so its more of a custom made experience. I occasionally work on a library for people to listen to, but thats rare.

What sets you apart from other producers?

I think its a combination of things. Selection of sounds, engineering, turntable tricks, and most of all, the variety of styles I've researched. Music is forever changing and I like to keep you guessing who made that track or what was on my mind when I made that.

Do you feel there's a difference between producers and beatmakers?

A beat maker is simply that. A person who makes beats. A producer is a visionary that oversees the song or project from start to finish.

Who are some of the artist you have worked with? On what projects can we hear you?

Now thats the fun part. Being an engineer, I had the chance to make beats or record lots of Artists. Some of them are, Bun B, 8 Ball, MJG, Pastor Troy, Phene, Bubba Sparks, Kia Shine, Juvenile, BG, Haystak, Bone Crusher, Bushwick Bill, ( I produced "No Surrender, No retreat), Smoke from Field Mob, Young Buck, Bone Crusher, Shannon Sanders, Curtis Blow, Gangsta Boo, Slim from 112, Yo Gotti and others. I've submitted tracks to many artists. That list is too big to name. My list of local groups is huge! The south has really held me down.

What has been your biggest moment in your career so far?

I really enjoyed doing the project with Bushwick. It was a turning point in my career.

What artists would you love to work with, do you have any dream collabos?

Not really. I just want to keep moving forward. I believe I've got a bright future ahead.

What is your opinion on the current Rap Music that's out?

I don't like it. I know you've got to have some gimmick songs, but where's the Real? Only a few still have real topics and music.

Name a few artists you think are the next to blow.

I wish I knew. Music is unpredictable right now.

Where would you like to be career-wise in 5 years?

I would love to have a team of individuals with different abilities that have their mind focused to the same direction without jealousy, self motives, hate free. If not , I'll keep doing me!!!!

Thanks Man, Any shoutouts you want to give?

God most of all for blessing me with this musical Talent.

My Parents for helping me in countless ways & also having faith in me

Im definitely Giving shout outs to each & everyone thats Done the "music" thang with me

without you, There would be no me…….

Last but not least. "YOU" for giving me this opportunity to do this interview

Much Love

MBT on ReverbNation

List Will Be Updated Constantly (Post Links also if somebody not listed)

Tee Reezy http://www.reverbnation.com/teereezy

Slug Veezy http://www.reverbnation.com/slugveezy

Slug Veezy & Jrg http://www.reverbnation.com/slugveezyjrg

Axtion http://www.reverbnation.com/axtion

Ha Himself http://www.reverbnation.com/hahimself

Celle http://www.reverbnation.com/celle

Clusta http://www.reverbnation.com/clusta

Dice Game "JollyGreen" http://www.reverbnation.com/gee3789

Mac Makka http://www.reverbnation.com/macmakka

Phelony (Celle and T-Menace) http://www.reverbnation.com/phelonycelletmenace

T-Menace http://www.reverbnation.com/tmenace

Rantastik www.reverbnation.com/rantastik

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