Friday, April 23, 2010
I'm still standin' world!
After many setbacks, Wize on tha Rize! Whew~ Had comps blowin' up, relationship dramas, a surgery, ouch! Yo, I neva been cut on b4, they took my gall bladder, but still, I'm standin' world! Got a Cd being mastered, and I'm back in the ring , wizer, stronger, and still real. Thanks for all the emails! I have the coolest internet homies and fans on the planet...Stay tuned wize ones, and keep checkin' the wize records website, its been dormant for a long time, but I was makin' music, I wasn't dormant! U gotta be tough in this life even when the rains come. So much has happened in the hip hop world since, i last posted my lil' opinion, i wouldn't know where to begin, but most recently on my mind is the passing of guru, rest in peace homie, GURU! U WILL BE MISSED.
Wednesday, July 04, 2007
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.
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!
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!
You can listen to and Purchase NP's Music at
http://www.myspace.com/Northernpersuasion
Monday, May 28, 2007
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.
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.
Saturday, February 10, 2007
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
Thursday, December 28, 2006
"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
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
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