A Poppin' 4th of July Interview with Northern Persuasion/ Presuesión Norteña of Cat Room Records!

Wize: Hola! Como estas?

NP: Estoy Bien.....Chillin at work...since they made me work July 4th and all...hehehe..

Wize: Yea, today is the 4th isn't it. Well in the spirit of Independence, let's do something other than pop fireworks..lol..Happy 4th though! Gracias por taking the time to participate in this interview!! I know your a hardworkin' hombre. Okay- First of all, I admit I know the answer to this question, but someone who isn't hip to you yet may not know, So I need to ask, Where are you from?

NP: My Mom and whole family is from Santiago,Chile... I'm born here in Edmonton, Alberta Canada and lived in Chile off and on in my life....but im Etown Raised....I rep these Etown streets and I go back and forth to Denver, Co as well...

Wize: For those who aint knowin', Is there a Hip Hop or Rap culture in Chile?

NP: There sure is...there is a lot of artists puttin it down and speakin truths about Government corruption, police corruption, cartels, then love, life, food....a good balance cuz in Chile food and love is the most important.... a lot of Rock/Hip Hop mixture there as well. but there is a lot of Hip Hop that is just all about havin fun cuz Partyin in Chile is "super importante" like said there....

Wize: Same question as above for Canada.

NP: Well in Canada the Hip Hop Scene is exploding....and always has been...a lot of misconceptions about Canada exist....Its just like any other country...got your big cities and small towns and in the big cities the scenes is poppin.
A lot of great artists come out of Canada...Maestro Fresh Wes.....ACON.....Nelley Furtado.....Devon....The Dream Warriors....There is more to name.... Lots of talent here in Canada.

Wize: You Sing, and Rap in Spanish. I love that about you! I know Spanish speaking artists who never sing in their native language. What if any thing would you say , lol, I know I am drawing you out forgive me, but what would you say , if anything, to those artists? (smiles)

NP: I say keep it real....integrate both worlds...can't forget what u r or where u come from so since we live in a place which is different its good to mix it yet not forget it... and combine the best of both worlds....Frost once said " It aint where you from it's where your at." True enough but can't forget where you from......so its good to rep both worlds.

Wize: (Your answer made me smile, that's what's up.)
Wize: I know every track is different, but what image do you want your music to convey overall?

NP: Diversity. Real life situations...heart and soul.....sadness....happiness....joy....tears....everything.

Wize: Who are your major musical influences?

NP: ZAPP and Roger for sure... SPM.....Snoop Dogg and the Dogg pound...The mexakins.....Kid Frost....FunkDoobiest... The Doors.....The Gypsy Kings.....Diana Ross.....Victor Jara.....Warren G....Nate DOgg.....The Platters.....Smokey Robinson....Marvin Gaye..... I could go on forever...

Wize: How do you define success, and what is the main character trait that makes a person successful in your opinion?

NP: Success...I think it is more spiritual than Material...at least in my opinion...so success is doing what helps humanity and makes you feel you are doing what you are meant to do in this world....following God's plan in so many words..Not money...not bling.,....not lots of woman....not lots of blunts.......these things are not what is real cuz what is temporary is not real and this world, this body, this life is not forever so its not real in so many ways..what is real is the everlasting with God...so yeah..hope that makes sense to y'all.

Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success
If you love what you are doing, you will be successful ~Albert Schweitzer

Wize: The Song You and Terry "Zapp" Troutman did is smokin', what is he like, and do you plan on doing more songs with him?

NP: He is a cool cat..He is down to earth and easy to talk to and he is a hard working person, always on the grind, I think that is why we get a long....Oh yeah there are many more to come....Next track comin is a track featuring my main man Str8 Gutta...he is real...he reps the streets... and Holy Ghost....Holy Ghost is one of the most energetic rappers I have seen...his energy has been compared to that of Tupac...
and there are another 2 - 4 tracks comin out soon...with myself and Terry. If anyone would like to collab with Terry hit me up and we can see whats up... as long as the track is tight we can do that up....

Wize: What other kinds of music- if any- do you listen to?

NP: I listen to spanish oldies...English Oldies from the 60's cuz my mom is a cool hippie lady from Chile...I like arabic music very much as well as reggae in spanish and english....and flamenco so so much.

Wize: I know you have a very special lady in your life. I know a lot of single artists , so forgive me, I don't get to ask this question , lol, and I am not going to let this opportunity pass by- smiles-What is the key, in your opinion, to making a long-term relationship work?

NP: Willingness to change..Of course not change who you are as an individual, but maybe change those negative aspects in your life, and the willingness to compromise and plenty, plenty, plenty of open communication and a whole lot of love and plenty of hard work.

Wize: Is there anything else you'd like to say, or that you want people to know?

NP: I want people to know that God is everywhere...maybe he is hard to recognize at times but just open your ears and eyes in a different way and you will see him....
He could be the homeless person begging on the corner that was turned away or he could be the lil baby takin a walk with his mom smilin at u passin by...take time to enjoy everything out of life, especially the lil things cuz those things are what makes being human so beautifull..
Help your brothers cuz we are all brothers and sisters and every lil good thing done creates some positive energy in this world and if we all do this we can overpower the negative...
IT takes all of us to work as one unit...all humanity....

ON ANOTHER NOTE.... to all u hustlaz.....get ur cash but remember in the game noone lasts forever....find a legit hustle...use the brain which is the most powerfull muscle in our bodies.... it is much harder to use the mind and accomplish goals than it is to grind on street corners and crack houses....It is much more satisfying too....cuz this legit hustle would be blessed by God and this fruit tastes so much sweeter....Also it's much nicer to live on the outside and not in the inside....AND THESE ARE WORDS OF EXPERIENCE, NO BS!

One last very special thing I would like to say.....
Thank you to you Wize one for being so real and for doing so much with music....I want your fans(including myself who always will support u) to keep supporting you because you are a force of light and we all love u and ur music....You keep it real and don't pretend to be anything your not...you are U and we all love and respect that....Never change and keep doin what u do...

Wize: Right Backatcha!!! So That's What's Up Ya'll!

On behalf of the Hip Hop Gumbo Blog Visitors, Gracias por taking time to share with us. ¡El Dios Le bendice! Keep puttin' it down, and Gracias por being verdadero, as alway! (smiles) -Wize

You can listen to and Purchase NP's Music at
http://www.myspace.com/Northernpersuasion

angie Wize, the chick that does it all, can't always do it all at once!

Sometimes , angie wize , the chick that does it all, can't do it all at the same time->->smiles<-
Wize Records is expanding. As a result, I have less time for writing articles, and tinkering on the web site. Keep checking back for a new post, however, because I do have a few articles in the think tank.

The Hustlin' Musician Mentality

The building he lived in was fifteen stories high, and made of these hideously- dingy- tan- institution lookin' like bricks. Inside were center block walls with so many layers of graffiti on them that you can't even guess what color they used to be. Its cement stairs were lined with steel edges,and were accompanied by sticky steel banisters. The elevator was always broken and amidst the stench of urine, broken glass, and used hypodermic needles; you could always find a vast array of two-legged scavengers to step over.The people who lived in that building were poor, and believed that no one survives without a hustle. I was collaborating with a rapper who lived in this building, and to say he shared that mind set is an understatement. He had skills! He had a unique flow. His voice was loud and rugged. A too much drinkin' and smokin' gravelly voice that was made for spittin' the street rhymes he was locally known for putting down! Everything about him was thugged out, but naturally. I quickly saw that he was not a rapper because of a natural pull to be. He was rappin' as a hustle. Basically, rappin' was just a way to make fast money without committing to the drudgery of a day to day low paying 9 to 5. He was a person who has what I call, a "Hustlin' Musician Mentality". You can read the rest of this article at http://www.wizerecords.com/The%20Music%20As%20A%20Hustle%20Mentality.php

Blog your thoughts about this article here! Peace-Wize

"angie Wize, The Chick That Does It All", Says a Sad Farewell to"James Brown,

2006 ushered some beautiful people out of our midst. Ed Bradley we will always adore your Flava, and professionalism. I don't want to go on about that sophisticated,hardworking brutha, or I'll weep. Crocodile Hunter a.k.a Steve, Wow, I mean->Whoa! The world was a better place with you in it ,ya know.
If that wasn't sad enough. BOOM. The hardest working man in show business! The Amazing, Talented, Dynamite MAN Of Soul...JAMES BROWN! What a loss. My heart is heavy . His work had a major impact on my childhood. My life. He marks the end of an era for me. I had to say something about him ya'll. Cause I adored James Brown.He is one of the reasons why I-> angie Wize, am "The chick that does it all!" I used to love that phrase of his growing up! The hardest working man in show business!
He and his powerful compositions are timeless! James Brown, The Crocodile Hunter, and Ed Bradley may no longer be walking on this earth plane with us any more, but their positive contributions to the world will live on in me, and I hope in you too. Peace Ya'll-Wize

I'm Locked In My Control Room!

Wassup Wize Onez! and Wize Headz! ->Smiles! So much is happening! Usher got a bad bad case of strep throat! You know the timing is jacked up because this was going to be his last week in the Broadway Musical" Chicago". He has been putting it down, and it's unfortunate that his fine self won't be closing out the show! China dissed Jay-Z...lol..They say he was too raw and vulgar, lol, and they don't want him to perform in SHANGHAI. They let the Black Eyes Peas perform, and they welcomed The Rolling Stones...lol...They told Jay-Z..You can't kick it! Cassidy is still alive.Despite false reports, he is still among the living. Pictures of Lil' Kim with various Senators came over The Wire...lol...I got so much stuff I could have said but didn't!I am LOCKED IN MY CONTROL ROOM! I AM NOT COMING OUT UNTIL THE THANG IS DONE, THEN I'LL BE BACK! Until then, Thank you for your emails! As soon as I come out of Production, lol, It's On!

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I'm Goin' Into Exile For 2 Weeks! I'm curling up inside of my Music Control Room.

There are so many things happening in Hip Hop News worthy of discussing. So many subjects still uncovered abour music producing, and more. I don't want to go, but I have a new fire lit under me. There are people in the UK, and Japan bumpin' my songs. Truth be tld, it made me cry. I never jknew there was a market outside of America for my stuff.I got to come with some more songs now. I got a letter from a guy in Japan that made me cry ya'll seriously. It was that insightful, encouragig, and timely. I will be back to publish more posts in this blog in a couple of weeks. I hope you all keep your wonderful thoughts pouring in. I resisted the urge to write about Beyonce's latest comment about Lauryn Hill. I think they jes hatin' on her. What she said was taken way out of context. She said she didn't want to end up like Lauryn Hill, and everybody tripped on that. It's stupid. I like Beyonce'. I think she's multi-talented, beautiful, and creative. I just don'y like the "Bootylicious Song" Other thn that,su todo bueno/it's all good! I klnow it's old news now, but tell me, what was your take on her comment? I'll be back.-wize

Tell me that "Somethin'" girl didn't sh*t on Flavor Flav's Floor please?

Ummm....somebody help me please.She shat on the floor, twice!Why is her nasty butt still on tha show?They makin' me mad. Is it jes me please? Did any one who blogs here see "The Flavor of Love please?" She pooped on the floor. The cameras captured her picking it off the floor, trying to smear it with her hand, and then the cameras caught her smelling her hand. If that wasn't bad enough when she was going up the stairs some more poop dropped out her azz. Was this all about ratings? Is there any level we won't stoop too? Ya'll need to holla back at me asap please, this too wild to mull over by myself->lol Ya'll know I rarely put pics in my blog, but I had to show ya'll this chick here, 4 real..

Ya Gotta Love Flavor Flav!

Ya Gotta Love Flavor Flav!
by angie Wize
I am old enough to remember when Hip Hop was a toddler. When I think of political rap groups, the 1st one to pop in my mind will always be"Public Enemy"! When I say ,"Ya gotta love Flavor Flav", I'm not saying you have to love what he represents. Let me break it down to ya like this:I went to a concert in NY once, and "Public Enemy" had a creepy figure in Klu Klux Klan Garb on stage. It was lynched as they performed"Can't Truss It"!. And who can forget the 40 oz. malt liquour bottle with a freakin' skeleton in it! Ya gotta give them props for having props!
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Ya wanna see whats up with Public Enemy? Heres the link to their site.
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From DMX to DMC

OK. OK. OK. I thought you all were hot for the whole DMX drama, but apparantly we've exhausted that! I have been busy for the past couple of days, and it looks like you Hip Hop Gumbo bloggers were too, because there is no new post.Has anyone caught Rev. Run's show lately?I know we've got old school and new schoolers here too.New schoolers tend to watch more T.V., and so I'm assuming you all know of the show. In case you don't,the season premiere of Run's House was on June 15th. It's the 2nd season of the series.The show basically follows former Run-DMC frontman, and his fam day in and day out.Question: What do you think of Rev. Run's show?Is it hip and funny, or lame and crummy?Like that last line. LOLOL
Rev. Run also has a site that gives daily words of wisdom, for you people of faith. You can receive daily words of wisdom in your email. http://www.revswordsofwisdom.com/
You can learn more about the show, and see a piece of it at MTV Overdrive >>http://www.mtv.com/overdrive/
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DMX's Drama

It's official...the topic of the discussion is DMX. June was a very drama filled month for rapper DMX/Earl Simmons. On June 2, he was stopped in White Plains for driving erratically. IThe po po said he cut another motorist off and was speeding . He was driving a 2001 Chevy Suburban, for those of ya'll that like to know that type of stuff. He was charged with a misdemeanor charge of aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. Just nine days later on June 16, he was issued a summons for driving on the shoulder of the road. This was beacause his 2006 Chevy Suburban was struck by another vehicle as he attempted to reenter traffic, while avoiding congestion on the Hutchinson River Parkway in Harrison, New York. DMX was supposed to be in court on June 16 to face the June 2 charges, but his appearance was postponed at the behest of his attorney. His appearance date was moved to June 21 to face the White Plains charges. I don't know what happened on that court date. I will find out, but I do know that he is supposed to go to court on my birthday that will be in Harrison, New York on July 21,( HEY~) , and that's for the incident on the Hutchinson River Parkway. Is he a non-driving son-of-a-gun? Is all of these incidents publicity stunts? Were the police in AZ trippin'? Hatin' on a brutha, watchin' his every move? What are your thoughts on this ? Blog them here, and if you chat on the wize records website you should know that one night we are going to meet and sit there and chat about it. All are welcome just go there create a name, leave an email address , and you're ready to chat. I will email you the times and dates. This seems to be a topic that you all are eager to discuss>>whoo-da- thunk- it?>>>LOLOL...

The Exploitation Of Women In Music! (All About The Booty)an Article by angie Wize

BOOTY , BOOTY, BOOTY, BOOTY, ROCKIN' ALL AROUND! That's Part Of A Lyric From A Song Entitled Ms. New Booty by Bubba Sparx(Sparxxx) featuring the Ying Ying Twins.
Songs that focus on the sexuality and anatomy of women can have an empowering effect on women. Other songs make women feel a sense of being demeaned and exploited. What happens when an artist makes a "booty song", and doesn't clearly assert what their intention for writing the lyric was, even when asked? For example, Beyonce Knowles wrote a song called Bootylicious. I saw her in an interview on BET, and they asked her why she wrote Bootylicious. She said she was on a plane and it kinda just came to her, and so she scibbled it down. I wish I could've asked her how she feels about millions of men looking at her as nothing but a piece of booty, and yes I know any man that sees her that way was probably goin' to see her like that irregardless of a song>laugh out loud....>>>To read the rest of this article written by angie wize go here >http://www.wizerecords.com/Exploitation%20of%20Women%20In%20Music.htm but come back and post any comments here. Here goes the list of "Booty Songs" that are listed at the end of the article. If you can answer the question that is asked after the list appears , hit me up !
Here is a short list of some of the booty songs gone by...
My Humps, Black Eyed Peas (2005)
Shake Ya Tailfeather, Nelly( 2003)Bootylicious, Destiny’s Child (2001)
Shake Ya Ass,Mystikal (2000)
The Thong Song, Sisqo (2000)
Back That Azz Up, Juvenile (1998)
Shake A Tail Feather, Tina Turner(1993)Shake Watcha Mama Gave Ya, Poison Clan (1992)
Rump Shaker, Wreckx 'n Effect (1992)
Baby Got Back, Sir Mix-A-Lot (1991)
Booty Call, Blackstreet (sometime in the 1990's, I will find out)]
Shake Your Rump, Beastie Boys (1989)
Booty Ooty, Johnny" Guitar" Watson (1980)
Fat Bottomed Girls, Queen (1978)
Shake ,Shake, Shake (Shake your Booty) KC & The Sunshine Band(in the 70's)