Philly Blocks recruits Cino Fresh for “Movies.” The single/video is taken from his critically acclaimed EP titled ‘Mr. 17th.’
The Louisville Slugger is known for his cinematic visuals, and “Movies” is no exception! The feature presentation is Blocks’ life through his eyes, his lessons, and his driving force to survive. Vivid bars describe growing up with his family, the good…the bad…the ugly, a code to securing bags, and even cautious moves around multi-flavored thots! Watch “Movies” and connect with Philly Blocks and Cino Fresh below.
Stream/download the full EP hereon preferred platforms.
Hip Hop Pioneer, CEO of Hip Hop Movement, Author, and former member of New York State Democrat Committee, Ronald Savage aka Bee-Stinger, announces the launch of the Hip Hop Movement Streaming Channel on ROKU TV.
“Hip is the Culture Hop is the Movement” -Ronald Savage aka Bee-Stinger
Catching up with Savage, he had this to say about the launch, “As owner who trademarked Hip Hop Movement it was only right to bring real meaning to the table and the forefront. I wanted to make it a real service for artists regardless of their rank in the industry. ROKU is the #1 streaming channel worldwide and that’s just where the movement and Hip Hop need to be.”
Savage went on to add, “Hip Hop Movement is an on-demand channel on ROKU TV and we air everything from Hip Hop to independent movies, short films, and movie clips. You can head over to Hip Hop Movement Open Mic Tour for our show where you can also tune in and hear me speak on social injustices and more.”
When we hear the name 9000 or 9K we think famed engineer for several Grammy award-winning albums, popular Hollywood films such as Despicable Me and Fast and Furious, and business relationship with Jermaine Dupri and other major hitters and vets in the Entertainment Industry. 9K has many surprises in store this year for fans so be sure to stay tuned…
MJ: Let’s take it back a bit. You were born in Queens but raised in Atlanta. Tell us as a young boy how was that adjustment for you?
9000: Difficult! I didn’t understand why we had to move. I was 13 and my mom was a single parent with me, my 2 sisters, and 1 older brother. He got caught up and now is serving his prison sentence, hold your head bro! My mom got a new opportunity at Deutche Banc Broker Firm so we had to move. Imagine a tall snot nose hard headed kid changing his universe which was Queens, to enter the unknown drenched with Southern Hospitality. Mobb Deep, Nas, and Wu Tang Clan were and still play as my soundtrack to my childhood to present. Then I go down south and all I hear is Master P, Scarface & UGK, and Goodie Mob, and Dungeon Family. It was like figuring out a Rubix cube or solving it, not everyone can do that. It was my gift and my curse.
MJ: As a young teenager you found a “home” in Jermaine Dupri’s So So Def Recording’s Record Company. How did that come about? As a teenager there must have been a million different emotions running wild!
9000: I did what seems like everything for free for 4 months just to get acquainted with Mel Testamark. I still have the emails and phone voice messages from him after he saw my initiative. Mel knew I wasn’t accepting the answer no for anything! It was like God showed me a body of water and all I had to do was move a plateau to that empty body of water, I got on JD nerves till he knew I was bubbling and where you go I’m going. In Atlanta you can pretend to be this and that but the streets of the “A” will let you know they don’t mess with you so I had to gain the respect from the streets before the corporate aspect, understood my vision. It was bittersweet everyday but I met everyone from Janet Jackson, Mariah Carey, Bow Wow, Usher, Jay-Z, even Travis Barker. I didn’t know how to approach them, but I did know I could write and had a keen ear for sound. If I didn’t know the basics of anything I had a week to coach myself, practice, and develop the skill so I’m a novice the next go. The bitter part? It took a while for JD to see my potential but when he did! instead of just being a fly on the wall, I networked my ass off and gave my number to everyone. I was a teen but I wasn’t star struck till I was at arms-reach from Nas. That’s when I knew okay its either now or never. I prayed heavy and just matched the work ethic with what I requested from God.
MJ: From there you built a relationship with Matthew Knowles and began to create Grammy award-winning albums for Justin Bieber, Pharrell, Snoop Dogg, and The Game. Talk about a whirl-wind of dynamics with those names! What was that experience like to work with so many versatile and talented artists?
9000: I wanted to be everywhere a session was going on, I wanted to be in and needed to be in. Scooter used to work for Jermaine, so it was just repertoire and not asking for money, but getting experience and lessons, The Game I met through Black Wall Street East Nu Jerz Devil. He thanks me in the “Doctors Advocate” linear notes go check it if you have the album. That s/o definitely got my feet wet. Pharrell was a mutual friend who knew Roscoe P Coldchain and Fam-Lay. I still talk to Pharrell for advice from time to time. This was my training, my college, and thesis every month. Snoop is JD’s best friend and I was trying to be better than Snoop’s cousin Daz because he made the best recs for 2pac and if I could just be some part of Tha Dogg Pound I made I knew I made it! Period Knowles clan #allweaskistrust
MJ: I’m a huge fan of Andre 3000! Here’s a fun fact for fans…Andre 3000 is the one who actually coined your industry name as 9000 or 9K. A story we would love to hear!
9000: I met him through Tracy “The D.O.C” Curry, yes the legend the 6th member really of NWA. I had an attorney court battle and lost my first stage name Some Other Skills, associated to somebody who is respect from Chicago. My name is so boring, Ramon being my first name. I told Andre how about I go by my middle name Sean… He laughed and told me if your microphone abilities were as close as your pen abilities you could be a top 25 rapper! You paint ideas, scenarios, and situations so eclectic with a vivid vocabulary! He said your name is 9K and charge 9K for ghostwriting! I just stuck with the name, it’s who I am now.
MJ: As mentioned earlier, you have worked with an array of different artists. Is there anyone who you haven’t worked with you’d like to collaborate with?
9000: Dead or alive you mean oh I get you MJ! I’ll keep it very simple Gloria Estefan. My father is Dominican and he used to tell me when he was around, that lady is our Virgin Mary, voice wise. There is no higher Icon than Gloria. MJ: You have a few surprises up your sleeve before this year ends. Can you share some inside scoop without giving too much away?
9000: I feel so “Outkast” at this question just like, why is my life so “Outkast” …next question
MJ: Talk about the balance of it all! Another fun fact, you are not only an engineer but you are also a father, husband, Writer, and you play six instruments! In this industry balance is crucial and can wind up making or breaking careers! Please share some key elements for not grasping insanity, if you will.
9000: Fly your kids to you! Make love, cater, adore, and admire, remember “Happy Wife Happy Life”. Here’s another tip, if your overseas, book your better half a ticket to come see you. My balance lately is my little daughter Kali, who is 4 and is known as Lil 9000 the Princess. I always been blessed with joy from my other kids (I have all girls and a beautiful wife) but she brings out the heart in me and all I want to see is her just grow and blow bubbles until she walks across that stage and receives that degree. Insanity? Not really, I don’t entertain bullshit or any drama from other females or anyone for that matter. All of that motivates me, pushes me harder to create what I speak into existence. #ProvePeopleWrong daily!
MJ: Is there anyone or anything in your life that you credit your success to?
9000: My parents, Queens NYC, Lil Jon and BME, Mel Testamark for JD and So So Def, The D.O.C and Andre 3k for daily advice and guidance. Of course Snoop Dogg, he is like the uncle to everyone in the industry. Grandmaster Caz wrote the greatest lyrics in the universe which is why I like being behind the scenes writing. Mr Shawn and Mrs. Giselle for Black Excellence #AllWeAskIsTrust, Full Sail, State of Georgia, and Duro the Engineer for inspiration. Finally, the most important Trizzy, all my girls and my beautiful wife Michelle.
MJ: As we wrap up, is there anything else you would like the world to know about 9K?
9000: I’m an enigma mixed with faith to believe in myself and my creator! I just work! Iceis is coming, Ice Storms and Frozen Empire remember I told you. Be on the lookout for Four Pack Chill, Mondragon, Blvck Lvmbo. Always create the road you drive on! #Simmer Ruby Records shine like a Ruby not just a diamond.
Eric D. Harris, known in the music and entertainment industry as Emacc, announces the launch of his record label Emacculent Entertainment. Since a child Emacc had aspirations to become a successful business man in Hollywood.
“There was something about the whole lifestyle, the places, the personalities, and even down to the Hollywood scandals”
He got his first taste of the scene when an agent picked him up for modeling and acting, that led to national commercials with major brands like Nike and Reebok. Growing up in the rough surroundings of Long Beach, California, Emacc developed a plan to show off and bring to the forefront the talent of so many of other brothers and sisters in the same environment.
With years of gained knowledge from mentors, major artists and actors, and other entrepreneurs in the music and entertainment industry Emacc declared his new status as CEO of Emacculent Entertainment.
To date Emacc will be starring in a film called 7th & Westlake with major Hollywood Actor Rick Hard, co-stars Micah Fitzgerald, Omar Gooding, Rick Ross, Samuel Monroe Jr., and more. Be on the lookout for his first compilation album “Emacculent Compilation Volume 1” which features major artists such as Snoop Dog, AD, Chris Brown, OG Suicide, and Micah Fitzgerald who is Hollywood’s leading actor! The compilation also includes first signed rapper on Emacculent Entertainment, K.TWO.
MJ: Your resume and accolades speak for themselves! Looking back on that little boy who had big dreams to make it in Hollywood, what would you say to him now?
EMACC: I would say, God gave everyone a special gift, and it’s up to us to use those gifts to our advantage. Have confidence and believe in yourself, never give up until the race is over.
MJ: Giving back is key when we mention Hip Hop and the culture. However, we also know how the business can be. Why was is so important for you to showcase the talent of up and coming artists?
EMACC: It’s simply the right thing to do. I wanted to give artists the opportunity to live out their dreams and to open the door to our broken society, and in time fix the problems. What someone else has attempted to destroy I’m here to rebuild.
MJ: Your first signed rapper is K.TWO. Tell everyone a little bit about him, why he was chosen to represent Emacculent Entertainment, and what projects he has going on.
EMACC: K.TWO is actually an artist I help raise. I wrote his first rap for him when he was 7-years old. That’s when I discovered he had skills. I know he will be able to shine in the music industry. It’s his time to secure the bag. We have a few new projects we are working on. We have some big features ready to bless his new album and he’s also working on a new mix tape with the help of some mega producers in the industry. I must say it’s a blessing to be where we are, and I’m eager to see where we go with the guidance of God!
MJ: Talk about the label. Will Emacculent Entertainment be limited to artists only?
EMACC: Absolutely not! I want to be involved with anything under the umbrella of entertainment. I want to display talent and also give the people what they want and demand especially when it comes to down to music or putting on a dynamic show. I am working everyday around the clock to create artist’s opportunities to show off their talents and shine.
MJ: Without giving too much away, what can listeners expect from volume 1 of the “Emacculent Compilation”?
EMACC: A universal sound with a mixture of Hip-Hop, Rap, R&B, Pop, Trap, Rock, and Latin. We display a collaboration of sound’s and cultures. I will make history with this album and my label.
MJ: To make it in Hollywood you have to wear many different hats, entrepreneur being the biggest! Do you have a preference over acting, business man, modeling, and talent scouting?
EMACC: I was told I am the “Moses” of my family. I’m here to lead and help artists grow, so my preference is I like helping people I realize I am here to help other individuals. I believe we are all King’s and Queens.
MJ: As we wrap up, is there anything else you would like Hollywood and the world to know about yourself and Emacculent Entertainment?
EMACC: Be on the lookout for Emacculent Ent. Because we are coming to claim our stake!
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