Born in Detroit, Michigan I spent most of my life pursuing my interest in music. It started at my local high school radio station which broadcasted daily programming over an FM frequency. My first big break came several years, and hundreds of mix tapes later, when a local radio station in Detroit, discovered my raw talents and hired me to produce a weekly mix show that grew to become number 1 mix show in the market, while expanding to several nights a week. After attending college and acquiring the credentials necessary for me to pursue my carrier, I began submerging the markets with demos which landed me my next gig at a local gospel station, in Detroit....there I engineered and produced live broadcasts and programmed gospel music full-time. Shortly after that I accepted an offer for part-time work in Lansing, Michigan, about 200 miles north of Detroit, hosting a Saturday night mix program and doing afternoon drive on Sundays. Later I was offered a full-time position there which I declined in order to pursue an on-air position that I was offered at a top rated station in Detroit. This is where I began taking advantage of the opportunity to learn from some of the best in the business while developing my skills in a large market. Hearing of a full-time, on-air, opportunity in Flint, Michigan, about 80 miles north of Detroit, I pursued it and was hired to program, produce, and host the 6-10pm hip-hop shift. After making it mid-Michigan’s #1 prime time radio program, I was promoted to host afternoon drive where I succeeded at bringing the 2-6pm time slot to a new level of success. After working at several stations across the south, I landed back in Detroit/Flint before coming here to the Queen city....the rest is history!!!
M. Chaz
Rap Release Dates: Travis Barker, Kool G Rap, Wiz Khalifa
According to reports, Young Money Cash Money laid out their summer lineup, and Maybach Music Group’s got a date for their compilation. Check release dates below.
Late Pass
Jesse Abraham – The One Day EP
March 15
Action Bronson – Dr...
Wiz Khalifa’s Cover Shoot For Rolling Stone (Video)
Sources say rapper Wiz Khalifa will cover the new issue of Rolling Stone on stands now. Go Behind the scenes of his cover shoot and pick up his album "Rolling Papers" on March 29th! Click below to check out cover shoot.
Lil Boosie’s Mom Asks For Fan Support
Sources say, Lil Boosie’s family launched a Web site that's asking fans to help in rapper’s upcoming murder trial. Lil Boosie sits behind bars awaiting trial on first degree murder charges. while his mother, Connie Hatch released a video online today, asking fans for their help...
Check Out Kanye West’s “All Of The Lights Remix”
Alright fam, here it is Kanye West feat. Lil' Wayne, Drake, & Big Sean
"All Of the Lights Rmx". Click here to check it out.
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New Ja Rule LP Lands In Stores Day Before Rapper’s Prison Term
According to sources, rapper Ja Rule’s wilt drop the new albumthis June, just before his 2-year bid for being caught with a handgun in July of 2007. Ja Rule pleaded guilty to attempted criminal possession of a weapon. Earlier this week, the judge had pushed Ja' surrender date to June, so he could pay off an old tax debt and finish recording his album...
Lil B’s Mixtape Presented By XXL
Friday, XXLMag.com presented Lil B’s new mixtape, Illusions of Grandeur. which you can download here. Sources say the release features 13 new tracks from The Based God which leaked most recently. Peep the tracklisting for the mixtape below:
1...
Bill Clinton And Drake Raise Money For Non-Profit Organization
Sources say former President Bill Clinton will host a fundraising event featuring rapper Drake on St. Patricks day, March 17th. The event will support President Clinton’s non-profit, The Clinton Foundation and will also have in attendance director Brett Ratner, actor/artist Jamie Foxx, Kerry Washington and a host of other celebrities, artists, students and philanthropists...
Mostly Rappers Featured On EA Sports’ ‘Fight Night’ Soundtrack
It’ s been reported that a variety of rappers are featured on EA Sports' "Fight Night." N.E.R.D, The Roots, Murs, Atmosphere, Black Milk, Lyrics Born and The Roots are some of the rappers featured on the soundtrack. Boxing legends Manny Pacquiao, Muhammad Ali, and Mike Tyson are featured as contenders in the game...
Fire & Ice
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Diplomats Tour Dates Announced
As you know, the Dip Set is getting ready for their Interscope album, and are gearing up for a nine-city nationwide tour with their third stop right here in Buffalo. According to sources, The Diplomats, have been extremely visible since regrouping last year...
Wiz Khalifa Custom Glasses Selling Out
Sources are reporting that the 500 custom pairs of Taylor Gang "Wiz Khalifa" sun-glasses are almost sold out. The company began making the eyewear late last year, Wiz featured them in his "Black And Yellow" music video.
Jay-Z, Diddy & 50 Cent Named In Forbes Top 5
Forbes has named the top 5 wealthiest artists and rappers Jay-Z, Diddy and 50 Cent have all been listed. According to sources, Jay-Z is number two when it comes to net worth, while the top spot goes to Sean "Diddy" Combs, who tops our accounting of rap's richest with a fortune of $475 million, considering his interests in Sean John clothing, Bad Boy Worldwide record label and, most signi