RAW Interview with DON MODUS | IG @DonModus

 

 

This week's Southeast Hip Hop Magazine RAW INTERVIEW is with rapper / prominent businessman DON MODUS!  Follow Don Modus on IG at http://www.instagram.com/DonModus

 

 

 

 

Where are you from, and where are you now? 

I grew up in Brooklyn New York until I was 19 when I moved upstate to Albany. I still go down to NYC every week to maintain relationships.

Have you ever traveled down south?  If so, what are some of the spots you've visited?  What states?

Yea I love the south. I’ve got a good section of my group down in Atlanta so I want to move out there in the next year or two. I also briefly lived in Dallas for a year when I was young but Atlanta is definitely the city for me.

Speaking of places to visit, what are your favorite vacation spots?

California, Miami, Mexico. Anywhere I can take a break from New York and lay up on the beach. 

Who are some of your favorite southern rappers?  

Almost all of my favorite rappers are from the south. Moneybagg yo, 21 Savage, Young Thug, Future, Playboi Carti, Key Glock

 Who are some of the artists you are checking for now?

I’ve been listening to the new Rick Ross, Roddy Rich and A Boogie releases.

Have you performed anywhere in the South?

Nah not yet, I’ve shot music videos in the South but my business keeps me in the North East for the most part.

What does a performance from Don Modus look like, what can people expect to see?  

I get active and use the whole stage to my advantage. I’ve brought props out at my old shows too. You’re for sure getting an energetic performance.

Could you tell the readers a little about your clothing line?

Yea sure thanks for asking. It’s a streetwear brand taking influence from high fashion. The ski mask logo represents anonymity and how it doesn’t matter what you look like underneath as long as your morals match the Collective’s. 

Aside from your clothing brand, what else does Don Modus have going on?  What else can we look forward to?  

Other than the music and clothing brand I’ve entered into the French Bulldog breeding scene and I’ve got an NFT collection on the way. We spent about 20 thousand on our two dogs and the female is entering heat in April. The NFT project is top secret so I can’t talk about it too much but I’ll be revealing more details next month.

 

Where can our readers check you out? 

All my music is streamable on Spotify, apple, tidal etc. I just dropped 3 big budget videos in Atlanta and Miami on YouTube at Don Modus. And finally Instagram is the best place to keep up with me @donmodus. Thanks again for having me. Happy holidays!

ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: KULA VONCILLE

          You remember legendary emcees such as Roxanne Shante, Queen Latifah, MC Lyte, the late Ms. Melodie, Monie Love, The Lady of Rage, Jean Grae, Bahamadia, Da Brat, Remy Ma, Rah Digga, and Lauryn Hill?  What do all these talented lyricists have in common?  Not only are the individuals on this list exceptionally gifted hip hop recording artists, but they are also strong, intelligent, powerful and influential women that were also inspirational to a nation of young girls aspiring to follow in their professional foot steps.  In 2019 and beyond we have Kula Voncille, the daughter that was birthed from the mother of golden era hip hop.  While the game is now saturated with female recording artists that would rather sacrifice substance in favor of shock value. Nowadays we have more Barbees, Strippers and IG models picking up the mic to represent for the ladies instead of strong willed, powerful women with integrity giving hope and motivation to the next generation of girls, but with the rise of Kula Voncille, she has enough stage presence, lyrical skills, flair and substance to bring the art of "femceeing" back to it's glory days.

          Kula Voncille was born and raised in the heart of Richmond, VA and is the living embodiment of the state mantra "VA is for Lovers and Hustlers" (because Kula is most certainly both of course).  Kula Voncille AKA Kueen Kong has always been a student of hip hop, but graduated from the school of hard knocking hip hop emcees in 2014 the year she started her music career.  In that year Kula won the Soul Logistic Radio Gong Show Contest and opened for the legendary Slick Rick.

          Kula's musical influences include but certainly not limited to Eminem, Lauryn Hill, J. Cole, T.I. and Redman just to name a few.  There is no one word that can encompass everything Kula Von is as an emcee.  Kula is so versatile as a performer that it's hard to put her in a box and hard for the artist to even describe herself, when others ask her to define her style she kicks a verse a capella to show them rather than tell them!

Kula Voncille has performed at various prestigious venues in many cities in Virginia such as Ma Michele Cafe and Catering, Maple Bourbon, 

The Camel, The Top, VCUs International Contemporary Arts Building, 

The Well Art Gallery, The Beauty and Barber Fashion Show.  Kula Voncille has also performed at Fashion Shows in Atlanta, as well as industry parties and open mixes in New York and North Carolina.  

Awards

2014 1st place winner of The Souls Logistics Gong Show Contest

2017 1st place winner of the Music and Lyrics Competition. 

2018 RVA Music Awards Best Rapper and Best Lyricist

Follow Kula Voncille on Social Media

FB: Kula Voncille 

FB Fan page: Music Page of Kula Voncille 

IG@Kula_Voncille

Twitter @kula0323

YouTube: Kula Voncille 

Soundcloud @Kula_Voncille

Reverbnation @Kula_Voncille

Kula Voncille doesn't just rock a crowd, she also BRINGS THE CROWD too.  Kula Voncille has fans and supporters around the states that love watching her perform live, so BOOK Kula Voncille for your next event!

FOR BOOKING E-mail 

Kula0322@gmail.com

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Aspiring Rapper Has Psychotic Break, Listen Now To The Song He Made

On June 12, 2019 Pedro and Maria Vasquez who have been married for 12 years had gotten into a heated argument due to Pedro having a psychotic break due to his PTSD. He recalls yelling and screaming off the top of his lungs and her asking him if he was going to strike her. Pedro never laid a finger on her, he said that he was raised better than that and never would do such a thing. Pedro gave Maria an ultimatum once he came to, where he asked her to ask him to stay or leave. Maria then told him to leave, so he did. Since then, he went to AMG Records & Productions in Tampa, FL where he recorded a song titled Last Laugh with Kiasia Dolls a young lady singer that he met in Tampa. The song talks about his perspective of the separation between him and his wife. Its since been lauded by many respected individuals in the music industry who believe it was actually the Aspiring Rapper's best song yet! In the opening of the song. Kiasia not knowing the details of their separation being more than just their arguing had a feeling that there was more than just that. During Pedro and Kiasia's writing session, Pedro pointed out that the words she was using were perfect to explain what was really going on. Pedro is an Army Soldier that deployed to Afghanistan two times, and during his first deployment its speculated that Maria had an affair with his a Soldier in his unit. Pedro always suspected that something happened but decided to stay with her anyway for love. Maria never admitted having an affair. Now, Pedro in his grief that his wife was cheating on him or had cheated went out and had several affairs of his own to get her back. She stuck to her story anyway and they decided to stay together anyway. During the second verse of the song, Pedro points out that he believes that Maria was someone that was married to him just decided to stay with him to torment him. Pedro believes that she didn't want a divorce so that they can work it out and also so when it got hard she knew he would forgive her again. This song was powerful it has the perspective of combat veteran being extremely honest about the problems within his marriage.

Interview with Mz. Ariez (Fire Sign and Hiphoperist)

Southeast Hip Hop recently caught up with established model / rising self described "HipHoperist" for a quick in-depth interview to discuss her modeling career, her music, her future plans as a recording artist and more!  Read all about what she has to say here in this interview.  

Southeast Hip Hop Magazine:  Why do you call yourself Mz. Ariez?  Is that your sign?

Mz. Ariez:  I call my self Mz Ariez because that is my Zodiac sign and its a fire sign and I bring that fire to everything I do.

Southeast Hip Hop Magazine:  What inspired you to want to rap?

Mz. Ariez:  I was inspired to rap mainly from the open mics I used to host.  I loved the energy on stage and meeting and working with different artist.  I've been writing music for a while and felt I could bring it to life better than some of the acts on stage.

Southeast Hip Hop Magazine:  Who are some of your influences as a rapper?

Mz. Ariez:   Some of my influences as a rapper are 1st my son he is also an artist and we would make music together and he would tell me all the time mom stop being scary and do them on stage (laughs), and as for female artist Trina and Khia I love how they tell it how it is and don't care what people think about it.

Southeast Hip Hop Magazine:  How would you describe your style as a rapper?

Mz. Ariez:  My style of rap is sexy hip hop and I don't say rapper because I'm more than just a rapper im an entertainer. I do music, model, and I'm an actress so I consider myself a hiphoperist.

Southeast Hip Hop Magazine: Now, you've been modeling longer than you've been rapping.  How long have you been modeling?

Mz. Ariez:  I have been modeling for about 9 yrs on and off. It was a hobby at first until I started landing big gigs with big companies then it became a job for me that I loved doing on a regular.

Southeast Hip Hop Magazine:  What inspired you to first want to get into the modeling business?

Mz. Ariez:  My inspiration to modeling was Tyra Banks.  I loved that she was awkward and different.  She let people know that black is beautiful and you don't have to be a size 0 to make an impression or a difference in the world.  Plus I love taking pictures and being the spotlight.  I am truly fascinated by mirrors.  So to me the camera is my mirror.

Southeast Hip Hop Magazine:  You've accomplished a lot in your modeling career, could you tell the listeners some of the highlights of your modeling career?

Mz. Ariez:  Highlights of my modeling and acting career are Vh1 show House of Fashion, MTV Rip the Runway Show, Fox 35 news Good day Morning Show, Round table Social media guest on the View with Sharon Osbourne, being the leading lady in various music videos, Commercials for Walt Disney World and Universal Studios.

Southeast Hip Hop Magazine:  Was it an easy transition from modeling to rapping?

Mz. Ariez:  The transitioning from modeling to music was not that hard for others to except since I was already hosting open mics and I was already around artists and music all the time.  It was more harder on me then anything because in modeling you just have to smile and be pretty and you don't have to speak (laughs).  When I started doing music I had to get through my scary stage at first wasn't sure if people would like my music.  Been getting nothing but love since switching over.  Now I love it more than modeling, because my words mean something to people.

Southeast Hip Hop Magazine:  Could you tell the listeners about your current single?  Who did you work with on it and what's it about, for those that haven't heard it yet?

Mz. Ariez:  My current single is D.F.W.Y.H (Dont fuck with you hoes).  Its about my struggles getting to where I am today.  People don't take your time or your grind into consideration.  So It's telling people to respect peoples time, hustle and they grind.  I'm in it to win for my family at the end of the day and don't have time for games my only focus is my hustle and my grind.  I write my own music.  My beat was made by Tone and recorded at his studio in Winter Garden FL.

Southeast Hip Hop Magazine:  What plans do you have for the rest of 2016?

Mz. Ariez:  My plans for the rest of 2016 is to keep grinding, keep improving on a daily basis, collaborations, drop some music videos, and to continue to network my butt off.  My EP and mixtape will be released this Summer.

Southeast Hip Hop Magazine:  Is there anything else you would like to plug?  Any shout outs?

Mz. Ariez:   You can check out my other songs on http://www.Soundcloud.com/mzariez, Follow me on twitter and IG @prettyprin6811, Snapchat & youtube is Mz Ariez, For booking & Features contact Bookmzariez@gmail.com S/O to my kids Rasta, Lil Trap and Journi baby also got the family in the studio working hard music coming soon for the Youngings, and S/O to Young 4, Big shot, Dow dawg on collabs dropping soon!


Photography by L.J Underwood with L.J Photography and Steve Reed with Knock-Out Ent

Check out the new single from Mz. Ariez "D.F.W.Y.H." here on Soundcloud at 

https://soundcloud.com/mzariez/mz-ariez-d-f-w-y-h

Artist Spotlight: Mz Ariez

Check out the latest Southeast Hip Hop Magazine featured artist Mz. Ariez!

Mz. Ariez is a model turned hip hop recording artist originally from New York and was raised in Altamonte Springs, Florida.  While pursuing a career in modeling, while hosting various events and assisting with running open mics in the area she caught the music bug and started recording music as the rapper now known as Mz. Ariez.  She is currently rising in Atlanta.  

Check out her latest single "D.F.W.Y.H. [Don't Fuck With You Hoes]" here on Soundcloud.
https://soundcloud.com/mzariez/mz-ariez-d-f-w-y-h

Keep checking back for more updates!

A Fan A Day: Fan shows respect to Gangsta Boo and another Rising Female Rapper

After listening to the song "Back 2 School" from Ratchet, Shelby Goodrich a music fan, had some great things to say about the single!  



"I liked it and the beat had me nodding. 

Gonna share this. Gave me that Gangsta Boo vibe." 

-Shelby Goodrich



Shelby Goodrich is also a fan of 3 6 Mafia's older work with 

Gangsta Boo, so it was certainly a compliment to both 

Ratchet and Gangsta Boo although each talented female

artist has their own sound, however greatness matches 

greatness!




Ratchet
http://www.spreaker.com/user/southeasthiphop/ratchet-back-2-school

Ratchet "Back 2 School" (Single Of The Week)

Rising female rapper Ratchet was compelled to create something inspirational for the children and youth.  The name of the song is titled "Back 2 School", and Ratchet paints a vivid image with her words and lyrical ability over a spicy steel drum laced beat.  The song sounds like a cross between a Schools guidance councilor giving the kids a lecture for inspiration and a mother reminding her child to "pay attention in class", "listen to the teacher", and "behave yourself" before she has to discipline the student.  The song is put together nicely, and not only does it convey a positive message to the kids, it showcases Ratchet's superb, above average songwriting skills and ability!  Check it out here at this direct link
http://www.spreaker.com/user/southeasthiphop/ratchet-back-2-school