Archive for November, 2009

The other day, Q and Rich of Good*Fella Radio stopped by the ISH Pro Studios to interview me about the future of the ISH and the upcoming albums/projects for 2010.  Special thanks to the whole radio show staff for supporting my music and for their hard work and consideration.

Once again, me and homie James Watts made our rounds to some of the family and friends that support us and our music heavy.  This time it was the Core 90.3, home of the Down Low Hip Hop Show, and the GoodFella Radio Show.  This was my first appearance on the DLHS with No Name and Bone, and I’m pretty sure it may have been my last considering the nearly 10 year run on the air is coming to an end.  Pretty sad stuff, in my opinion, because as I chilled for almost two hours with the dudes that run this show, I saw what has kept them successful for a decade.  They are a bunch of true hip hop heads with an ear for quality and a natural contagious energy.  Damn we need more shows like this.  A hip hop show from people who really grew up around hip hop.

Following the Down Low, we sat in on the 12pm- 2am set of GoodFella Radio Show, and as always, Justin and Q got down to business, and sparked a quality conversation about the state of the industry, the quanification of success, the real definition of “disgruntled,” and how it all pertains to the upcoming music of the ISH Productions and James Watts for 2010.  For audio of the show and the Frank G and Watts interview, check out the GoodFella Radio dot com.  Big shout to my people Rich, Justin, Q, Nyght, and Artie. for all their support.  Go check them at Club Abyss the 27.  Plus, I hear the “Hip Hop Series” Frank G interview is almost upon us!  Looking forward to posting that up asap.

The other night I payed a visit with my man James Watts to Denise and Shaina of the Don Mamas Radio Show in New Brunswick, NJ on 89.5 WRSU.  For those of you who tuned in, you already know how it went down, but for you who may not have…. I’ll recap by saying the girls, as always, held it down.  Its a pleasure when you deal with real people in this industy (a trait I’ve found to be extremely rare).  We played a bunch of joints, spoke on upcoming plans (a possible upcoming reality tv show??), and broke it down both on-air and off-air.  Much respect to the queens of radio for hosting another professional night…. and make sure to show your face at Club Abyss this Black Friday to support a bunch of Jersey radio stations coming together to host a solid party featuring Funk Flex and Jadakiss.

Last night, Platinum celebrated the opening of their second salon in NYC, at the historical Rivington Hotel, with a FIERCE (a term I recently learned is appropriate in the fashion world) fashion show.  Designers Blake Glover & Henry De La Paz showed some new exclusive pieces in their collection to a packed house, and an equally packed runway of models.  Aside from the beautiful clothes, Christine Valentin, head make-up artist at Platinum’s 23rd St. salon, made sure the models shined on the runway.  And to top it off, the ISH Productions provided music for the night.  Special thanks to Peter Diaz (Platinum Owner/Fashion Show Coordinator), Randy, and all the other people that made it happen last night.  Happy 30th to Francesca, and shout to Chloe, Regina, Gary, and everyone else who ate some pizza at the shadiest spot ever.  Looking forward to the next show!

Frank G and the ISH Productions along with Yasin and Toe Tag Entertainment, will be officially dropping “Ghetto America” within the next couple of weeks.  The mixtape (more like an album)  features a collection of songs and production from yours truly, along with several other producers and artists part of our family, and is hosted by my man B-Stone.  In the meantime, while we put the finishing touches on Ghetto America,” I will be leaking several joints within the next few weeks for your listening pleasure.   This week, I’m leaking the song “My Clique,” as a preview to the album.

Recently, GetRightMusic.com & MixtapeWall.com unveiled their “Take Notes” mixtape series.  This joint was a song I originally produced for Rik’s movie Inside A Change ft. Nami Unreal and James Watts.  Good look to Jesse for featuring this, and peace to all the other artists.  You could listen/download the song here or head over to GRM to grab the whole mixtape.