On The Watch “It’s All About The NBA-Who’s on Top”

The NBA-Who’s on Top?

With a quarter of the regular season down and at least 20 games accounted for each team. The only clear cut surprise to me right now is how truly deep the West looks compared to the East so far. Real Talk! The Western Conference is in a battle within itself.

Them Dudes on the West are really stepping their game up. As we speak representing the No. 1 Spot for this week is none other then Portland who are sitting with an early standing of 18-4 and if you were to run down the possible 8 seeded teams to qualify for the playoffs today none of them are below the 500 PCT mark (nuff said) I can’t say the same for the Eastern Conference, having seen some uninspected reoccurring injuries to some key players and the lack of cohesiveness and team play from some promising teams, we are left with only 3 teams over the 500 PCT mark.

Indiana this week is holding strong with an early standing of 18-3 (unreal!) These Dudes are not playing around this year. Not far behind are The Defending Champs Miami with a record of 16-5 and Atlanta with their record of 11-10. Now if the playoffs were to start today none of the remaining qualifying teams would be entering the playoff with a winning record. Now that’s CRAZY!!!

Now with that being said the only good thing out of all of this is that there is still lost of games to be played and the landscaped for either conference could change at any given time. I can’t front though it is nice seeing some different faces sitting at the top for a change, even if it is only for a short time.

Blaze

On The Watch “It’s All About Forbes’s Money Hustling Musicians From June 1st, 2012 to June 1st 2013”

Forbes just recently wrapped up their top list of Money Hustling Musicians From June 1st, 2012 to June 1st 2013. The criteria Forbes was going by was: 1) Music sales 2) Tour profits 3) Endorsement 4) Business ventures. REAL TALK this list right here is not for the weak. If you’re not about that grind then you’re in the wrong business. This list is made up of New money and Old money but REAL TALK hard work and dedication is what keeps these peeps striving everyday. I tip my “B” hat to all of them for always keeping that grind on the move REAL TALK!

Peep Forbes Paid in Full List

1. Madonna – $125 million
2. Lady Gaga – $80 million
3. Bon Jovi – $79 million
4. Toby Keith – $65 million
5. Coldplay – $64 million
6. Bruce Springsteen
7. Justin Bieber – $58 million
8. Taylor Swift – $55 million
9. Elton John – $54 million
10. Beyonce – $53 million
10. Kenny Chesney – $53 million
11. Diddy – $50 million
12. Paul McCartney – $47 million
13. Calvin Harris – $46 million
14. Jennifer Lopez – $45 million
15. Roger Waters – $44 million
16. Muse – $43 million
16. Rihanna – $43 million
17. Jay Z – $42 million
17. One Direction – $42 million
18. Dr. Dre – $40 million
18. Red Hot Chili Peppers – $40 million
19. The Rolling Stones – $39 million
19. Katy Perry – $39 million
20. Tim McGraw – $33 millio
21.Pink – $32 million

Blaze

On The Watch “It’s All About Pusha T”

Pusha T has kept the streets Buzzin for quite some time now and from hearing his first official solo LP “My Name Is My Name” the G.O.O.D. Music MC does not disappoint. Pusha kept it real and delivered us as promise that raw, uncut street sh*t that’s been missing in the Game. REAL TALK!

Pusha talks it like he walks it. No sugar coating over here. To some Pusha may sound like a new artist but don’t be fooled cause your neighborhood Pusha been putting in work from time with his brother No Malice from the “Clipse” days. REAL TALK!

Pusha is a seasoned Vet in the Game that’s ready to solidify his position as one of the Best Lyricist Bar for Bar to ever do it this good on a consistent basis. REAL TALK! Pusha’s confidence is on full display throughout the entire album.

Pusha has proven to himself and his Nay Sayers that with or without his brother No Malice by his side; his peers should not take him lightly. REAL TALK!

MNIMN is dropping this Tuesday October 8, 2013 but until then peep my DJ Blaze/Pusha T set on my mixtape section and hear how Pusha moves that weight Bar for Bar on them DOPE beats.

Blaze

On The Watch “It’s All About Miss Jackson”

Before the Beyonce’s and the Rihanna’s started killing the Game there was another Legendary Artist who helped pave the way for these new Artists to do what they do on such a high platform. Miss Janet Jackson also known, as Damita Jo is that Sexy American Recording Artist whom with the help of Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis incorporated some of the best pop, blues, funk, new jack swing, dance, disco and rap genres to create that Timeless music that Janet is so well known for till this day. REAL TALK!

Aside from being the youngest of the Jackson Family, Janet’s self motivated work ethic, dedication to her craft and her ever growing sex appeal perpetuated her career to the next level. Her crossover appeal did not go unnoticed; every known outlet was rocking with Miss Jackson. Radio play, music videos and sold out venues world wide were asking for “ENCORE’s”. REAL TALK!

With over 100 Million records sold to date Miss Jackson is categorically ranked as one of the Best Selling Artist in the Game Hands Down! Her catalogue of hit records is ridiculous. Her live shows are memorable, energetic and a must see type of event unmatched by today’s artists. REAL TALK!

If there was ever a Blue Print to follow, Miss Jackson career should be the motto that every young aspiring girl should consider researching when attempting to become the next Big Artist in the Game.

To get familiarized with some of Miss Jackson’s pass hits peep my DJ Blaze/Miss Jackson set on my mixtape section and feel the Legendary Vibe!!

Blaze

On The Watch “It’s All About Queen “B” Beyoncé”

It is said that the definition of a DIVA is a female singer who has enjoyed great popular success; now with that being said the woman that fits that criteria to a “T” in my eyes is non other then Queen “B” Beyoncé aka Sasha Fierce.

This woman as not stop working since she first got her brake at the tender age of 16 as lead singer of the world’s Best-Selling R&B Girl Group Destiny’s Child. Has a group the girls of Destiny Child had all cemented there mark into the Game for many years to come but as a solo artist Queen ‘”B” had established herself has the unprecedented female version of a Hustla. REAL TALK! Her first LP “Dangerously In Love” released in 2003 brought in some serious hardware.

Five Grammy Awards, 11 million copies sold; a Star/Diva is unleashed. Fast-forward to today, 15 years of a star-studded career, 4 very successful Album’s, 118 million records sold as a solo artist, 17 Grammy Awards earned to date and one of the Best-Selling Music Artists of all time. REAL TALK!

She sales out Arena’s and Stadiums Worldwide, annihilates Billboard’s charts across the board and is in steady rotation on Video and Radio play Internationally. That being said it’s only right that the Queen be allowed to “talk that sh*t” on certain records to all her Haters still tripping of her well earned “FAME”.

Peep my set on my mixtape section and listen to Queen “B” ‘s G’d Up side and Bow Down!

Blaze

On The Watch “It’s All About Drake”

Canada’s Hip Hop and R&B artist representing the country to the fullest is non other then Mr. OVO’s very own Drizzy Drake. REAL TALK!

The Actor turned Rapper and Songwriter has carved himself quite a story telling career resembling the likes of Lebron James when he first stepped into the scene. REAL TALK! From the time Drake got put on he demanded your attention whether you liked him or not.

The Kid got that “IT” factor that can’t go unnoticed. With only 2 but very successful Albums under his belt to date, Drake has already established himself as “The Kid not to be F*ck with in the Game” REAL TALK! He constantly delivers hit records after hit records; and his feature game is ridiculous and unforgettable, Dude drops jewels’ every time he drops a hot “16” His non stop work ethic and his will to be one of the best in the Game has already earned himself some serious hardware along the way; Three Juno Awards, six BET Awards and a Grammy Award to silence up all the HATERS.

The Kid from Up North is making a Big Name for himself. REAL TALK! Be on the look out for his 3rd album titled “Nothing Was The Same” to be released sometime this September.

Until then peep my DJ Blaze/Drake set on my mixtapes section and listen to the evolution of Drizzy Drake.

Blaze

On The Watch “It’s All About THE G.O.A.T. Jay Z”

THE G.O.A.T.!

We are at the half way mark for the year 2013 and my Boy Hov has officially killed the competition for the rest of the year. REAL TALK! With his latest offering Magna Carta Holy Grail, Jay relives his past and present in such a vivid way you actually think you’ve lived it with him. REAL TALK!

With 12 solo LP’s to date under his belt, one can clearly see and appreciate his growth displayed throughout his ever growing catalog of hit records. To me Jay is the G.O.A.T. hands down! Love him or hate him Jay walks it like he talks it.

Jay proves it to the world once again that he hasn’t lost a step in this here Rap Game. Hov is that “Blue Print” the “Michael Jordan” of the Hip Hop World, a Trendsetter a Brand, who’s always been one step ahead of the Business aspect of things from day one.

On Magna Carta Holy Grail Jay’s swag is on 100 REAL TALK! He’s in a good frame of mind right now and feeling good about where he’s at in life in general but showing no signs of stopping anytime soon. If Jay is your competition you need to pay attention to how he delivers the REAL on his real life stories throughout M.C.H.G. School is in progress.

Peep my DJ Blaze Jay-Z The G.O.A.T. Takeover set on my mixtape section and get a tutorial on how Hov is doing it Big Boy Style. REAL TALK!

Blaze

On The Watch “It’s All About Just Jay From THE HYPE MAGAZINE Interview With Dj Blaze

THE HYPE MAGAZINE Interviews CANADA’S DJ BLAZE

What is the significance of your name and how did you get that name?
I got my name back in the day when I was playing Ball on them courts in my college days. They use to say that I was BLAZIN IT UP whenever I step on the court so that name just stuck with me cause I do the same when I’m on them “12′s”

Describe your style?

My style might be different from the norm considering I don’t like to scream and shout on the mic…I like to let my music do the talking for me. I’m pretty versatile on them “12′s” and I can “bob and weave” with the best of them when it comes to the music game. I try not to stay in a box and keep things moving depending on the vibe or the city I’m in.

What was the first record you start scratching and mixing on the turntables?
First off I’m not a trick DJ, that’s not my thing but REAL TALK! my first record I started scratching with was Audio Two’s Top Billin…that beat on that track was just ridiculous…

Describe the hip-hop scene in your city?
The Hip-Hop scene in my city is poppin…there’s definitely a liking to the underground judging by the various acts that have come through the city to date.

What other artists have you had the opportunity to work with?
I’ve had the opportunity to spin along side a few Heavy Hitters of the likes of Big Kap, DJ Ace (New York), DJ G.I (Sproty Thievz) Max Glazer and NYC’s DJ Mell Starr just to name a few.

Who and what are your influences?
My brother DJ Rudeboy, Kid Capri, Jay-Z the culture, the love of music and the whole scene of it all are some of the influences that helped shape me into the DJ I am today and of course “I Likes to Move the Crowd”.

What should people expect from your upcoming projects?
Expect the unexpected from me cause when the vibe s just right my creativity just takes its course and my best work is usually is the end result.

What artists are you listening to right now?
My Man Jay-Z, Rick Ross, French Montana, Ace Hood…. just to name a few right now….

Who would you like to work with in the future?
I would like to work with DJ Kid Capri.

What would be the steps you would take as a DJ to Break a artists?
Depending on the style or genre of music I would mix it in with what’s popping right now in some of my Blazinone.com mixes…drop it at the clubs during that Hype point of the night…. plug it in on the suggested tracks section on Blazinone.com. Do a write up about the up and coming artist on my what’s Hot section and depending on the artist get a face to face interview or phone interview, and keep it moving from there…

Are you currently with a radio station or DJ Club?
I did do the college radio thing way back, but now its all about the platform that my partner and I created to present myself and my work to the world on www.blazinone.com. There you can find some of my HEAT BANGER sets, TAKEOVER set and NIGHT CLUB OF THE FUTURE sets throughout the months. I also have a “Suggested Track” section for new or popping artists that I like. A “What’s Hot” section where I like to post some of the things I like, and I also do write ups about artists that inspire me. I also have the “Video” section of some of my favorite videos to date. I still do clubs all over whenever the business is “right” that is….

Is there anything you would like our readers to know?
I am CANADA’S DJ BLAZE! If you haven’t heard of me yet then you need to keep your ears and eyes open cause MY TIME IS COMING!!! Blazinone.com #DONTBASLEEPER TUNE IN
Last but not least, HYPE wants to know…What’s your CRAZIEST “Where they do that at?!”
REAL TALK! I don’t think I’ve experience that moment yet but whenever that call from Europe comes in for the right booking, then that will definitely be my CRAZIEST moment to date…

Interviewed By: Just Jay
THE HYPE MAGAZINE

http://thehypemagazine.blogspot.ca/2013/06/the-hype-magazine-interview-wdj-blaze.html?q=dj+blaze

On The Watch “It’s All About NBA Finals”

 

The 2 teams that will be representing their respective coast in the NBA Finals this year were now decided. Representing the West Side will be the 4 times defending Champs The San Antonio Spurs. Fresh off a 4 games clinic of the Memphis Grizzlies, this Spurs team has once again defied father time and re positioned themselves has the team to beat. REAL TALK! The way they’ve approached each game in these playoffs with such poise and discipline is straight up intimidating (if you ask me). These kats are for real and their game does all the talking for them.

Representing the East Side will be last years defending Champs The Miami Heat. Straight from a game 7 trashing of the No. 1 defensive team in Indiana Pacers, the HEAT have once again reaffirmed why they are one of the best defensive teams in the league PERIOD! Indiana simply couldn’t match the HEAT’s intensity and their aggressive play, but don’t expect the same predicament from the Spurs come this Thursday night June 6, 2013, cause these Dudes in San Antonio play hard through-out the whole 48 minutes. REAL TALK! This year’s Finals will definitely be a must see T.V.

Who will be the last team standing when all is said and done?

Blaze

On The Watch “It’s All About The-Dream aka Radio Killa”

The-Dream aka Radio Killa is a gifted artist whose credentials in the Game speak for itself. Dream is a successful R&B/Pop, singer-songwriter and recording producer with a mean pen game. His writing skills are so tight that in a short period of time Dream has already picked up 3 Grammy Awards from his Songwriting Credit alone, courtesy of Beyonce and Rihanna. In 2007 Dream came in with a BANG.

He dropped his first studio LP in “Love Hate” and collected his first award as Best New Artist at the 2008 BET Awards. Personnel accolades aside Dream as successfully released 4 full lenghts LP’s to date with his fifth recently released LP entitled “IV Play“.

Each of his preceding albums carried HEAT BANGERS. REAL TALK! Judging by his extensive collaboration book from then and now, it’s clear that Mr. Radio Killa ‘s got some sure shots and hidden gems on his latest offering to keep his Radio play in steady rotation REAL TALK!

For those who haven’t yet sampled some of Dream’s body of work, peep my DJ Blaze/The-Dream set on my mixtape sections and hear why The-Dream is the “Radio Killa” of the R&B Game.

Blaze