On The Watch “It’s All About Ashanti”

Grammy Award Winner Ashanti is back on the scene and ready to wreck havoc in the R&B world once again. With the release of her fifth studio Album “Braveheart” now on “deck” one can clearly see and appreciate the growth and maturity displayed between her previous offering till now.

Ashanti got her swagger back looking sexy and confident. Her track selection on this “LP” is on point; Homegirl definitely did her homework to capture the present vibe going on and to also let the competition know she ain’t no newbie to this Game but a seasoned Artist with an even clearer future for days to come. REAL TALK!

The production on this Album is tight and crisps and the features just right. Homegirl got some sure shot “Bangers” that will unquestionably keep the Clubs moving and the Radio spins Blazin!! REAL TALK!

For those who are unfamiliar with Ashanti peep my DJ Blaze/Ashanti set on my mixtapes sections and hear the evolution that Ashanti “The Princess” brings back to the Game. REAL TALK!

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ON The Watch “It’s All About Eric Bellinger”

Eric Bellinger is that unsung music assassin that people need to pay attention too. REAL TALK! Eric B has that fresh new Hip Hop/R&B sound that’s much needed in the music Game today. His “Pen” Game hasn’t gone unnoticed either judging by the hit records he’s already crafted for the likes of some Heavy Hitters in the Game; Usher, Justin Bieber, Chris Brown (which he won a Grammy with), Jennifer Hudson and Fantasia, just to name a few.

With three well-received mixtapes Born II Sing vol. 1,2 and 3 under his belt to date, Eric B showed his peers and his fans just how versatile of an artist he truly is by owning his skills on the production side aside from his mean “PEN” Game. With that being said it’s only fitting that Eric B blesses his fans with his recently released LP “The Rebirth” out right now with that fresh new Hip Hop/R&B flavor that will keep the Clubs goers and Radio heads movin on them tight tracks. REAL TALK! The collaboration alone will get you intrigue. DON’T BE A SLEEPER. Cop the LP.

It’s definitely a well-crafted Album worthy of some Hardware in the near future. REAL TALK! If your still not sold on it peep my DJ Blaze/Eric Bellinger set on my mixtape section and hear what you’ve been missing!

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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!!

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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!

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On The Watch “It’s All About Will.I.Am”

Will.I.Am who is a founding member of The Black Eyed Peas, has crafted himself quite a career as a solo artist. With four solo LP’s under his belt to date; one can clearly appreciate just how talented and gifted he really is. Being able to write and produce your own music can open up so many doors for an artist of his caliber.

With such a futuristic mind, Will.I.Am is constantly pushing the boundaries of his creativity. His sound is electrifying and distinctive all in one. The Clubs and the Radio stations constantly keep him in rotation. The music that Will.I.Am creates is known and appreciated worldwide.

His ear for the production side has also lured some of today’s top notch artists in the Game to create some memorable collaborations such as; the late Michael Jackson, Rihanna, Usher, Justin Bieber and David Guetta, just to name a few. Will.I.Am’s style of music is bound to make you move some how some way.

Peep my DJ Blaze/Will.I.Am set on my mixtape section and feel the VIBE that I’m talking about.
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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 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.

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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.

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On The Watch “It’s All About New Edition”

Members Bobby Brown, Ronnie DeVoe, Ricky Bell, Michael Bivins, Ralph Tresvant and Johnny Gill, together, formed one of the BADEST boy bands to ever do it this good, from the 1980s/1990s and up to this day still touring and recording as the group New Edition. Each member brought a different skill to the table. To me they were and still are the Originators of the Boy Band crusade of the past and present.

With 6 studios LP’s, a mixture of hit records and possibly another LP in the making, one can’t disregard these Kats own personal achievements as solo artists either, Ronnie, Ricky and Michael went on to form BBD and together released hit records from 1990 to 2001. Ralph Tresvant also went solo in 1990 and released 3 studio LP’s between the years of 1990 and 2006 and along with that quite a few hot singles for the clubs and radio play.

Johnny Gill who was added to the group in 1987 also did quite well for himself as a solo artist releasing six studio LP’s from 1983 to 2011 and not to be outdone had quite a few hits himself in steady rotations. Bobby Brown who became the face of R&B in the early 90’s took his opportunity as a solo artist and shaped himself quite an astonishing career ranging from 1986 to 2012. Bobby blessed us with a substantial amount of blazin hot singles still killing the clubs till this day.

REAL TALK! Personal accolades aside NE as a unit is a force to be reckon with in this GAME, it was only fitting that last year at the Soul Train Awards, New Edition received the Lifetime Achievement Award for their contribution and longevity in this here R&B music GAME. Peep my DJ Blaze/New Edition set on my mixtape section and enjoy the ride down memory lane!

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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!

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