They could easily create a “Shit Rap Guys Say” YouTube clip and fill it with commonly heard euphemisms artists rattle off in interviews. Two offhands ones applicable here: “I’m just going to stay on my grind and keep working hard” and “I’m bringin’ my whole crew in once I get on.” Read the rest of this entry »

While the rapper is the face of the Hip-Hop, the producer remains the behind-the-scenes driving force, the puppet master if you will. DJ Burn One has been a catalyst for not just the songs, but the musical career paths of artists like Freddie Gibbs, Pill, YelaWolf and Gucci Mane. Read the rest of this entry »

The only real important thing to note right now is Burn One’s pretty much done with The Ashtray, a collection of completely original, instrumental arrangements. The project will be presented by The Smoking Section and 5 Points Music Group. Read the rest of this entry »

“It’s a beautiful day for a road trip!” DJ Burn One stretches his arms toward the sky. He descends a short flight of steps onto the porch of the house containing the Virginia Highland studio he and his Five Points production team work from, creating coveted mixtapes populating blogs across the Internet. Read the rest of this entry »