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!

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On the Watch ‘It’s All About J.Cole”

Jay-Z’s first artist signed to Roc Nation was J.Cole. As the No. 1 Draft pic to a newly formed Label the pressure to succeed and deliver doubles right out the gates. REAL TALK! With the release of his second LP Born Sinner, Cole showed the world that hard work, patience and the dedication to achieve greatness pays off when you least expect it.
REAL TALK!

Born Sinner is a well-crafted LP from top to bottom. Cole displayed growth and maturity in the way he crafted each and every song. Cole is definitely no slouch on the Mic cause this Dude came in hard with them Bars on those Beats. REAL TALK!

With his swag on 100, Cole took it one step further and released his Born Sinner LP on the same day as Kanye West’s Yeezus LP…. Now that’s GANGSTA! Win or lose Cole’s Born Sinner LP is a must have.

The body of work exhibited on this Album is serious and come award time J.Cole will undeniably cop some hardware off this tight LP, REAL TALK! “DON’T BE A SLEEPER” and make sure to cop your copy of the Born Sinner until then peep my DJ Blaze/J. Cole set on my mixtape section and peep what the HYPE is all about.

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On The Watch “It’s All About 2013 NBA Champs The Miami Heat “

There is a reason why teams work so hard to finish with the best record for the season in the NBA; that is for when the time comes and you actually make it to the playoffs and end up in the finals with a Game 7 on the line “The House” will carry you over to the finish line. The HEAT did just that last night and that was “DEFENDING THE HOUSE AT ALL COST” The HEAT captured their first Back 2 Back title and LeBron his second NBA Finals MVP.

I tip my “B” hat to them Boys in Miami cause them Dudes came to play. This series was no “Cake Walk”, the Spurs gave them all they could but going against “The House” and the 3 Headed Monsters was just too much for them to handle. It was a HELL of series from Game I to the final deciding Game 7.

I congratulate the Miami Heat team for stepping up to the plate and defending their Championship like true winners they are. This was definitely a second title well earned.

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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

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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 NBA Playoffs 2013”

NBA Playoffs 2013

The first round of the NBA Playoffs is officially over and teams that were predicted to move to the second round all folded to a disappointing finish. Houston, Denver, Lakers, Clippers, Milwaukee, Boston, Atlanta and Brooklyn, will all have some serious team reconstructions to do over the summer?

Injuries to key players undeniably played a BIG factor into this years NBA season period. The first round of the Playoffs saw an end to an era and old rivalries decimated to this “New World Order” that the NBA as unleashed in the Playoffs. Now the question remains, which one of these teams will fold and rebuild or stick to their original Blue Print?

The summer of 2013 will unquestionably be an important one concerning any one of these teams. Let the Conference finals begin!

Blaze

On The Watch ” It’s All About The 2013 NBA Playoffs”

NBA Playoffs

It’s that time of the year again to show up or go home early REAL TALK! Any way you want to spin it, this year’s basketball season was a HELL of a surprise to me. REAL TALK! I would have never predicted the All-star Squad that the Lakers possessed this year would have been walking into the Western Conference playoffs as a seven seed or that my beloved Celtics would have been crawling their way into the playoffs in the eighth and final spot in the Eastern Conference. (Unreal!!) True say; uncontrolled injuries to key players definitely played a SERIOUS factor in this year’s season but if there’s one thing I can’t front on is the Miami Heat and their 3 Headed Monsters.

Them Dudes dominated through out the whole season REAL TALK! Their 27-Game winning streak put the league on notice that this year’s playoff is going to be EPIC. Them Dudes over there in Miami are looking HUNGRY for that O’Bryan Trophy. REAL TALK! Now the Million Dollar question is “Who is going to dethrone the Heat in their Quest to recapture that elusive peace of Gold?” Tune in to The NBA Playoffs, which are set to start this Saturday April 20, 2013. Let the Games begin!!!

Blaze

On The Watch ” It’s All About Justin Timberlake”

Justin Timberlake aka JT is a songwriter, dancer, record producer, actor and successful businessman who has established himself as one of the most commercially successful singers to ever do it this good in the Pop, Dance and R&B genres till this day. REAL TALK! With only 2 solo LP’s dropped between the year 2002 and 2006, JT still solidified his position in the Game by dominating the charts worldwide and catering to the clubs and the radio stations along the way.

JT’s work ethic, creativity and personal drive did not go unnoticed, as a solo artist JT pick up some esteemed hardware along the way, in 2006 he was the winner of 2 MTV Europe Music Awards for “Best Male Artist” and “Best Pop Artist”. In 2007 JT was also Winner of four MTV Video Music Awards for “Male Artist Of The Year”, Quadruple Threat of The Year, .

Judging from his production from his two previous Albums, one can clearly see how fearless and ingenious he was in staying ahead of the Game. With all the HYPE and anticipation surrounding the return of one of the BEST, one can only imagine what else JT has in store for his fans when his latest LP The 20/20 Experience hits the airwaves.

Keep in mind that his latest LP is a two-part offering (10 songs now/10 songs later)—end result, 20 Vision. REAL TALK! Keep your ears and eyes open till then but in the meantime check out my DJ Blaze/Justin Timberlake set on my mixtape section and peep his evolution.

Blaze

On The Watch “It’s All About MTV News’ Hip Hop Brain Trust 10 MC’s”

It’s a new year and definitely a new era cause them peeps at MTV News’ Hip Hop Brain Trust just caused another earth shattering earthquake in the Hip Hop world when they drop the BOMB by unveiling to the masses their version of the hottest 10 MC’s In The Game for the past year 2012. The criteria required remained the same

1) Impact 2) Buzz 3) Sales 4) Lyrics 5) Swag 6) Intangibles.

MTV bestowed the Crown and the #1 Spot to Aftermath’s Golden child artist Kendrick Lamar. Compton is unquestionably in the Building. K-Dot earned his #1 spot with an undivided decision from The Brain Trust Crew. REAL TALK! But from 2 to 10 these Dudes at MTV are definitely trying to uproar some s**t in the Game with that weak list.

1-Kendrick Lamar
2-2 Chainz
3-Rick Ross
4-Nas
5-Drake
6-Big Sean
7-Kanye West
8-A$AP Rockey
9-Future
10-Meek Mill

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On The Watch “It’s All About Jemaine Dupri and So So Def”

This music Game we live in can either break you or make you. REAL TALK! Some People come and go in this Game without ever being notice or appreciated. But once you’ve figured out the ins and outs of the business, the sky becomes your only limit. Jemaine Dupri did just that and never looked back. For those who don’t know or haven’t heard of JD, here is a quick run down. JD is a musical genius and one who’s worn many hats in the Game and broke a lot of records in the Business. He’s a Producer, Songwriter, Rapper and CEO of his own Record Label So So Def Recording.

From 1992 till this present day, JD has help guide some of the careers of quite a few artists of the likes of, Kris Kross, Xscape, TLC, The Brat, Bow Wow and also worked and produce for the likes of Usher, Jagged Edge, Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson, and Monica just to name a few…Jemaine has a keen ear for music and a crazy eye for talent REAL TALK! With that being said you peeps should look up some of his newer artist coming out of the So So Def staples with the likes of Dondria, Leah Labelle and Fresco Kane. These kats along side JD are destined to hit the charts and cement their name in the Game just like his entire previous artist on So So Def. JD’s entire career speaks for itself, the man is a hit maker who dominated the charts all year round, and I’m talking Number-one songs, Top-Ten hits, Top-Forty hits, name it he’s done it…he’s even taken the rmx Game and flip it in a way that can only be duplicated by some of todays producers…REAL TALK!

As I write this write up Jermaine Dupri has once again reached another milestone to put under his belt as another personnel achievement. His Record Company So So Def Recording that he founded in 1992 has now reached the 20 Year mark, a feet only grasped by a hand full of people REAL TALK! JD survived the ups and downs of the music business and cemented his legacy once and for all.

Congratulation JD! To commemorate his latest achievement Jermaine Dupri will be hosting a So So Def 20th Anniversary Concert, which will take place on Saturday February 23, 2013 at Fox Theatre in Atlanta…. I’m sure its going to be a night to remember…peep the show if your still in the area but until then peep my

DJ Blaze So So Def sets on my mixtape section and get familiar with your Boy JD!

Blaze