South East Hip Hop Magazine recently caught up with rapper Abiss and CEO of Blazed Up Records to talk about her new single "Delete The Queen" and the future of Blazed Up Records!
South East Hip Hop Magazine: How are you Abiss?
Abiss: I'm doing well, motivation is carrying me through.
South East Hip Hop Magazine: How has your Summer been so far?
Abiss: So far, so good. Working on my new EP. I don't have a title yet but its going down the way it should.
South East Hip Hop Magazine: For those that aren't aware, how would you describe yourself as an artist?
Abiss: I'm an innovative artist. Constantly changing and experimenting with sounds and concepts. Hip-hop is the foundation that is relevant in my life and galaxy. As a queen of the Universal Zulu Nation, I just want to keep hip-hop sustainable.
South East Hip Hop Magazine: You have a new single out right now called "Delete The Queen", could you tell our readers what the single is about?
Abiss: The single is about not forgetting that there is some real female emcees that will demolish half the male emcees.
South East Hip Hop Magazine: Who did you work with for the single?
Abiss: I worked with DJ Face of Top Shelf. S.U.P affiliate. That's the fam. We have been working together for years. He usually give me a cd or folder with at least 25 beats on it. He is the type of producer that will influence you to think out the box.
South East Hip Hop Magazine: What other projects have you been working on lately?
Abiss: Getting on other artists mixtapes, collaborating with other artist. Doing a little artist management and writing r&b songs. Venturing into other sectors of business. Its getting interesting.
South East Hip Hop Magazine: Let's talk about Blazed Up Records, who are the artists you have on the label?
Abiss: I am currently working with Scotty Beamin, Sypher, Beanz, and a few others artist that are really trying to make a mark in music.
South East Hip Hop Magazine: Do you plan on dropping any compilation albums or mixtapes to showcase all the artists on the label?
Abiss: Indeed and have in the past. Check www.cdbaby.com/blazeburna1
I released Blaze Burna Vol 1 & 2. I want to work on vol 3 this winter.
I released Blaze Burna Vol 1 & 2. I want to work on vol 3 this winter.
South East Hip Hop Magazine: Do you plan on signing any new artists any time soon?
If so, what are you looking for?
Abiss: Yes, always looking for fresh and authentic talent. When I say authentic because, I want artist that's true to themselves and the art of their music. Also, looking for R&B artist.
South East Hip Hop Magazine: With the internet and mobile platforms pretty much making it harder for artists to make money from album sales and off their music, has it been difficult to run the label or have you found ways to hold your ground with the constant changes in the climate in the record industry these days?
Abiss: Yeah, you still got to hit the streets. You got to hit the pavement. Meet people and answer questions. The Internet can help you make money if you put your puzzle pieces in the right places.
South East Hip Hop Magazine: What other plans do you have for 2014?
Abiss: Several videos and DVD projects. Still building on it. Also, making efforts to produce great bodies of work.
South East Hip Hop Magazine: Where do you see yourself and Blazed Up Records in the next 5 years? Abiss: Catching flights everywhere. Being an artist, its to get encouraged by other cultures and communities. Still making great music. Innovating in the art form to the point we could really provide for our families.
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