January Flawz

When he’s doing music you know him by his alias Slyy Kooper, or maybe when he is blogging you know him as Januaryflawz. However I know him as Tracy Woodard. I came across this blog on tumblr, it caught me off guard because on the page it was playing a song Big K.R.I.T -Another Naive Individual Glorifying Greed and Encouraging Racism. Real Hip Hop at its finest, I love that joint. Made me think of School Daze or Do The Right Thing. Anyway, the layout of the blog was dope. The random thoughts place in no order but the right order. You could tell it was created for free thought purposes not for the liking of others. Tracy Woodard the creator of januaryflawz.tumblr.com allowed me to do a mini interview on the subject of him and his blog. So checkout the interview below with the multitalented young man from Dayton, Ohio Mr. Tracy Woodard and as always get back to me with any questions or comments you may have for future follow up.

Mscurry414: so Tracy, tell me about the concept of how you designed your blog, and how you came up with the name januaryflawz.

Tracy Woodard: Well, the huge Capricorn sign that’s my header is self-explanatory lol, that’s my sign, shoutout to all my Capricorn’s and the bleeding black rose represents the pain I have experienced in numerous bad relationships to the point where I was a rose that bled out until I became numb to it and thus the black rose, or death of....in this case relationships/emotions, because I don’t believe loyal relationships that grow with time don’t exist with my generation. My name January Flawz is my soul, January for the month I was born in and Flawz because I am a flawed young man, my emotions, my post, my being is flawed, but those flaws are what make me the young man I am today and I have accepted that but I’m also working on improving myself to improve upon those flaws.

Mscurry414: how did you first get involved with blogging?

Tracy Woodard: I’ve been interested in blogging since I first discovered I could blog. You might laugh, but I have kept journals of my spoken word/poetry/thoughts since I was a young’in until now, I’m 21 and I just always speak what I feel - straight RAW, and sometimes it doesn’t always come off well, so I decided to write things out and post them online. Mscurry414: How do you keep coming up with material or the content for your blog? Many people struggle with coming up with different articles/posts and they only have one blog.

Tracy Woodard: I get inspiration from everyday life, I’ll reblog a post I like or I’ll post based off pure emotions which is what happens majority of the time. I’ll feel some kind of way and I’ll post a pic, reblog a pic, write a poem or note about it and post it up.

Mscurry414: besides blogging what else do you do?

Tracy Woodard: Besides blogging, I’m pretty boring lol, I still compose poetry, I compose music [real musical expressionism] and I do graphic arts, my alias is Slyy Kooper people can check that out reverbnation.com/slyykooper I been moving up the charts rapidly.

Mscurry414: What would you prioritize? Content? Traffic? Readers?

Tracy Woodard: Content always plain and simple, honestly if you look at my blog as a whole, you can make a legitimate guess of what type of person I am, but don’t assume too much, because if you assume you can make the jump, you’re sure to miss this ledge.

Mscurry414: with that being said what is your philosophy toward blogging if you have one.

Tracy Woodard: I really don’t have a philosophy, blogging is for me and it can be for you and just you, don’t let anyone tell you what to post, it’s your blog, not theirs and for those who have a problem with what I post, this middle finger is for you lol.

Mscurry414: Everyone has a favorite/least favorite post. Name yours and why?

Tracy Woodard: honestly, every post is my favorite, because every post or reblog expresses me and an emotion that I have had, felt or can relate to, life happens and as it happens I blog it, I love twitter to death but I can’t fit my emotions in 140 characters ya digg lol.

100% truthful and raw, this ridiculously funny young man has a lot of potential with his head on right. I am glad to say that he is a part of my circle that holds very few people. This is not the last you will be hearing about Tracy aka Slyy Kooper, future update will take place. If you want to keep up with him follow him on twitter @EpitoMeOfTrace and make sure you checkout his blog http://januaryflawz.tumblr.com/.

I Am Jonny Ski11z

I meet this young man awhile back, and he taught me a lot. And now seeing him do his thing I have to show mad support. So if you don't know who Jonny Ski11z is, let me introduce you to not only a rapper with one of the sickest flows in the game, but also to an impressively inventive producer. He has been called Kid Cuddi, John Legend, Wiz, but he’s none of that. He is Jonny Ski11z, and just like his name he possesses mad skills. His talent I may say is ridiculously impeccable. So without further dragging on check out the interview below and as always get back to us with any questions or comments you may have for future updates.

mscurry414: lets jump right in, let us know who is Jonny ski11z is (and that’s with two 1’s) and where he derived from.

jski11z: Umm Jonny Ski11z is just a kool young man from Dayton, Ohio with a skill and a passion for music.

mscurry414: how did you get started with the whole music, producing and writing scene?

jski11z: Funny story is, my rap career started in the balcony at my old church when I was about 9 years old lol. My mom has always been a talented singer so I was always surrounded by music and just got inspired.

mscurry414: I know that you make music largely independently. What do you think of the state of hip-hop as it is today? Is it progressing? Is it dying? Is it dead? Basically your overall thoughts on the current state of the game.

jski11z: IT SUCKS… lol but no hip-hop isn’t dead, it was just buried alive. That’s why most of the music that people are really listening to is underground. However the misconception that rap and hip-hop are the same still pollutes listener’s minds. There’s a difference between the art and making money off of music.

mscurry414: To let our visitors get a better feel for what has influenced you, in no specific order could you name a few of your favorite MC's of all time?

jski11z: Let’s see: Jay Z, Biggie Smalls, UGK, Big L, early Lil Wayne, TuPac, Z Ro, The Lox, Snoop, and biggest of all Myself.

mscurry414: Lol I see Jay Z is still top of your list, I remember you put me on a while back. But anyway with that being said, how do you separate yourself from others who do the same things as you?

jski11z: In all honesty I just do me. I figure if you stay in your own lane and allow your talent to speak for itself people could only copy or get inspired. But in no way do the actions of these “rappers” give me a reason to do anything extra than what I’ve been doing.

mscurry414: Very well put. So I must ask this mixtape that you are soon to release April 26^th, what’s the 411 on that? What should we be expecting from this album?

jski11z: Yea it’s titled “The Transition”. Basically, it just describes my life as of thus far. I just want people to listen it openly and hopefully someone will be able to relate to my message. But I have music for my backpackers, my underground people, my club hoppers, chicks, radio listeners, just everybody who likes good music.

mscurry414: what setbacks have you encountered sense being an entrepreneur?

jski11z: Lack of vision has to be the biggest. Life is really one big setback and one big come up and you get people who don’t see your vision the way you see it which causes doubt. But you just keep on pushing for progress.

mscurry414: What is your goal; where would you like this to take you?

jski11z: In the words of Biggie Smalls, “No one got in this game to be mediocre”. So with that being said I want to be the best that I can be. I dream of the lavish life just like everyone else. But ultimately I just want to be able to send a message through my lyrics and hopefully help someone with whatever their going through.

mscurry414: How can fans learn more about Jonny Ski11z?

jski11z: People can check out my blog ski11z4areason.tumblr.com, my twitter @Jonny_Ski11z, Facebook.com/Ski11z4aReason, and reverbnation.com/JonnySki11z. The easiest way to learn is to just ask, I don’t bite. So yea I welcome people to talk to me all the time.

mscurry414: lastly is there any shoutouts you want to give?

Jski11lz: First let me shout out God and my mamma lol. My brother Slyy Kooper, my producer Creed Houser, the homie Jake Crates with allhiphop.com, my fam Benny J. Price, My fam at GNS Ent., and anybody else who supports the movement as a whole.

Keep up with Jonny Ski11z on twitter @Jonny_Ski11z and on his blog ski11z4areason.tumbler.com he’s not done I promise you that. #blast

I Am.....Jonny Ski11z

I meet this young man awhile back and he has taught me a lot, so seeing him do his thing I have to show support. So if you don't know who Jonny Ski11lz is, let me introduce you to not only a rapper with one of the sickest flows in the game, but also to an impressively inventive producer. He gets called Kid Cuddi, John Legend, Wiz but he’s none that, he is Jonny Ski11z and just like his name he posses mad skills. His talent is ridiculous. So without further dragging on I had the opportunity to get an interview with him. So check out the interview below and as always get back to me with any questions or comments you may have for future follow ups.

mscurry414: lets jump right in, let us know who is Jonny ski11z is (and that’s with two 1’s) and where he derived from.

jski11z: Umm Jonny Ski11z is just a kool young man from Dayton, Ohio with a skill and a passion for music.

mscurry414: how did you get started with the whole music, producing and writing scene?

jski11z: Funny story is, my rap career started in the balcony at my old church when I was about 9 years old lol. My mom has always been a talented singer so I was always surrounded by music and just got inspired.

mscurry414:I know that you make music largely independently. What do you think of the state of hip-hop as

it is today? Is it progressing? Is it dying? Is it dead? Basically your overall thoughts on the current state of the game.

jski11z: IT SUCKS… lol but no hip-hop isn’t dead, it was just buried alive. That’s why most of the music that people are really listening to is underground. However the misconception that rap and hip-hop are the same still pollutes listener’s minds. There’s a difference between the art and making money off of music.

mscurry414:To let our visitors get a better feel for what has influenced you, in no specific order could you name a few of your favorite MC's of all time?

jski11z: Let’s see: Jay Z, Biggie Smalls, UGK, Big L, early Lil Wayne, TuPac, Z Ro, The Lox, Snoop, and biggest of all Myself.

mscurry414:Lol I see Jay Z is still top of your list, I remember you put me on a while back. But anyway with that being said, how do you separate yourself from others who do the same things as you?

jski11z: In all honesty I just do me. I figure if you stay in your own lane and allow your talent to speak for itself people could only copy or get inspired. But in no way do the actions of these “rappers” give me a reason to do anything extra than what I’ve been doing.

mscurry414: Very well put. So I must ask this mixtape that you are soon to release April 26^th, what’s the 411 on that? What should we be expecting from this album?

jski11z: Yea it’s titled “The Transition”. Basically, it just describes my life as of thus far. I just want people to listen it openly and hopefully someone will be able to relate to my message. But I have music for my backpackers, my underground people, my club hoppers, chicks, radio listeners, just everybody who likes good music.

mscurry414: what setbacks have you encountered sense being an entrepreneur?

jski11z: Lack of vision has to be the biggest. Life is really one big setback and one big come up and you get people who don’t see your vision the way you see it which causes doubt. But you just keep on pushing for progress.

mscurry414: What is your goal; where would you like this to take you?

jski11z: In the words of Biggie Smalls, “No one got in this game to be mediocre”. So with that being said I want to be the best that I can be. I dream of the lavish life just like everyone else. But ultimately I just want to be able to send a message through my lyrics and hopefully help someone with whatever their going through.

mscurry414: How can fans learn more about Jonny Ski11z?

jski11z: People can check out my blog ski11z4areason.tumblr.com, my twitter @Jonny_Ski11z, Facebook.com/Ski11z4aReason, and reverbnation.com/JonnySki11z. The easiest way to learn is to just ask, I don’t bite. So yea I welcome people to talk to me all the time.

mscurry414: lastly is there any shoutouts you want to give?

jski11lz: First let me shout out God and my mamma lol. My brother Slyy Kooper, my producer Creed Houser, the homie Jake Crates with allhiphop.com, my fam Benny J. Price, My fam at GNS Ent., and anybody else who supports the movement as a whole.

More of Jonny Ski11z hit up his blog ski11z4areason.tumblr.com find him on twitter @Jonny_Ski11z this is NOT the last of him I promise you that.

Childhood Memories

In days gone by I had no thoughts of passing time.

My days were filled with sights of

Snow covered nature,

Round table set with ash trays and half butts.

Children in laughter and in tears,

Front yard, barbeque grills, jump rope, and chalk.

Rocking chair with a throw cover.

These I saw in childhood.

I woke to varied sounds of

Sizzling buttered frying pans,

Sweet humming of gospel like hymns,

Running water,

Birds chirping, cars speeding by, sweeping of the front porch,

Ringing of a bell for breakfast.

These I heard in childhood.

My mouth was filled with tastes of

Thick sweet maple syrup,

Candy cane inserted in a dill pickle,

Savory green bell peppers and just right seasoned pork chops,

Buttermilk and corn mill,

Soggy bread with pineapples and peaches.

I tasted these in childhood.

My childish hands reached out and felt

Wet freezing snow,

Polished cherry wood,

Eggs, flour, and water.

Soggy, dirty and full of naturalization mud pies.

Rough from age connecting with mine to get up.

These I felt in childhood.

I well remember the smells of

Lemon Pin Sol and Old English,

Slowly cooked buttered grits,

Cinnamon baked apple pie,

Boling maple with a hint of nutmeg,

Mixture of morning dew set of with evening dinners.

All these I smelled in childhood.

Time was nothing to me, i was a child.....

Hollywood RO

From Lancaster, Texas to Hollywood, California Roland “M.E” Truitt has been making major moves. Meeting M.E many years ago and watching him progress has been a sight to see. He’s on the move consistently doing Photoshoots across the states, filming and making clothes and music. This guy is no stranger to hard work. I was privileged to get a 101 interview with him to get some general information about him and the work he does. Let me know what you guys think and feel free to throw any questions you may have for M.E at us, so that we may have them on hand for a future follow-up.

mscurry414: wats goodie roland aka M.E. to jump right in as we know RO Collection is coming up into something real big like tell me about. What is RO Collection, how did it all come about?

roland truitt: Well basically the collection is a group of trendsetters with a collection of idea that would take the fashion industry by storm. We felt the fashion is an art and Art is a way of expressing yourself about others and the world.

mscurry414: I know there is more than one side to what you do, what else is there to roland (m.e.)? the photography, media ect.

roland truitt: That’s exactly how the name M.E came about. I am Music, Film and Fashion. When a person would ask who made the clothes, I would reply me. When a person would ask who shot those videos or took those pictures, I would say me. And when a person would ask who made this song the answer would be me. So to help them better understand, I had to spell it out for them M.E

mscurry414: Nice, pretty dope. I must ask who influenced your style and what motivates you to do what you do? How do you separate yourself from others who do the same things as you?

roland truitt: my inspiration is the world, everything is designed with you in mind.

The Bible says be in the world not of the world, so I don’t really try to separate myself from others but, be among those so that I can both learn and teach threw my actions. People respect it more that way.

mscurry414:While doing photographydo you think that a person must possess talent to capture emotion and expression in a picture?

roland truitt: There is actually no right or wrong way in art. It all about the Vision: as long as your visual is on the same accord as your vision, then u can never go wROng

mscurry414: Do you have a special style in your photographs that can single you out from.

roland truitt: well that simple, the do photography, will I do ROtography that just the market behind the modeling:

mscurry414: what setbacks have you encountered sense being an entrepreneur?

roland truitt: Down fall is “business before pleasure” meaning you’ll never have fun again …lol

mscurry414: What is your goal; where would you like this to take you?

roland truitt: My is continue turn Visions into Visuals And building my Brand and my Legacy for all the world to see –M.E