Meet BUGGS THA ROCKA....

Being that us AAMP ladies are originally from Cincinnati, OH, we had to bring you guys some raw "Cincy" talent. Get to know Mr. "Rockaboy" himself in the interview below...

AAMP:  Buggs, Thanks for chatting with us!  Allow the readers to get to know you, tell me a little bit about yourself.

BUGGS: I am a genius, I am musician, I am a father, I am fearless, I am from Cincinnati, Ohio I am Buggs Tha Rocka 

AAMP: At what age did you start doing music?

BUGGS: Since the age of 5 I been into music and as I got older my passion for music grew as well.

AAMP: What does music mean to you? How would you describe your music?

BUGGS: Music means everything to me, I don't I could live without honestly I couldn't see myself doing anything but music it completes me. I would compare my music to Blueberry pancakes with freshly squeezed orange juice in the morning on an empty stomach; it has substance, flavor & made with soul from the heart.

AAMP:  Tell me who some of your musical influences are.

BUGGS: Any-one who makes good music who is a creator, innovator pushing the boundaries of music. I have too many artists that I get inspiration from to name but I want to be hip-hop's modern day Marvin Gaye.  

 

      Buggs with Rapper Common (1st pic) ; with Rihanna (2nd pic)

AAMP: What is your favorite song you’ve recorded? 

BUGGS: I love all my records because all capture a certain energy in that exact moment in time when I was writing it.

AAMP:  Describe the process you go through to write a song.

BUGGS: I usually listen to the track a few times find a melody, then some-how I find the words no exact formula it's hard to describe in words but that's maybe because I'm not suppose to its a gift from the creator.  

AAMP:  How do you describe yourself as an "artist"?

BUGGS: Unorthodox prophet, versatile lyricist who speaks from the heart who pushes honest thought provoking poetry.

AAMP: Do you think you are misunderstood?

BUGGS: I can't narrow it down but a lot is misunderstood about me in general. I feel people only scratch the surface with me they never go beyond.

AAMP:  How do you prep for a show?

BUGGS: Usually I create a script and figure out the songs of mine to act as a soundtrack I want to make it like you’re watching a movie musical where its entertaining and its experience rather me just come out and rap some songs to the people. I just go over my set a couple times practice until the show so I stay sharp.

AAMP: Tells us about Buggs in the next 5 years?

BUGGS: I honestly just wanna make good music my goals are to just keep elevating my music taking it to the next level every project. In the next five years I see myself touring world-wide and cranking out some chart topping records just looking at great results from the ground work I'm putting in today. 

AAMP:  Where can people buy/hear your music?

BUGGS: www.BuggsThaRocka.bandcamp.com or for Gold Shoes music you can go on I-tunes

Follow Buggs on twitter @Rockaboy

Our EXCLUSIVE Interview with Big Bril

In early 2011 the ladies of AAMP got the chance to chop it up with artist Big Bril.  You all get to see the pics of Bril and hear is music but this interview takes it a step further!  Get to know another side of Big Bril as you continue to read below: 

*Tell us a little about yourself. Where are you from? What are your interests?

My name is Jibril Holmes; I’m from East Orange NJ.  I’m a homebody, I play video games and all that but rap is my main focus.  I love working on my craft.

*What does music mean to you?

Music means everything to me.  I love music because at a young age I went through a lot and music has been my escape. I lost my best friend in a shooting and I was supposed to be with him at that time.  That day, my mother told me to take out the garbage and usually, I never listen to her but that day I did.   My best friend ended up leaving me because I was taking too long.  I was supposed to be in that car with him three years ago. My best friend was and still is my main supporter.  He encouraged me to rap.

*How would you define your city's music?

I grew up in East Orange surrounded by a strong Muslim community and my father is Muslim.  He didn’t want me to listen to rap and forced the religion on me but growing up, I knew all the songs on the radio.  I used to rap with my toothbrush in the mirror!

*When did you realize you wanted to become an artist?

At age 18/19. I lived with my uncle during high school and he didn’t approve of my rapping but I was really into basketball.  I defied my family against school and basketball, and got into rapping heavy.  My uncle never listened to my music because he assumed it was about women/drugs/etc but I was a storyteller.  I based my songs off of a conversation or experience and told the story through my lyrics.

*What are some of your accomplishments as an artist?

Most importantly – gaining a fan base.  I do local shows in NJ, my video is on vlaadtv.com, youtube, yoraps.com, mixtapes and different articles. **Recently Big Bril won the TIA Award for “Best Freestyle Artist”**

*Where do you get your inspiration // Who are your musical influences?

Jay Z and Lloyd Banks but I’m not just stuck on rap. I like the rock band “Black Keys” because their music helps clear my mind, especially after listening to so many artists who have the same flow and story to tell.  But really, if I’m not listening to myself - I’m not listening to anyone.

*How do you prepare for a show?

I’m the most laid back person during shows and I don’t get nervous.  As soon as the music comes in, I try not to focus on the crowd.  Once the music is going, I immediately grab the audience’s attention and I feed off the energy of the crowd.

*What do you hope people gain from listening to your music?

 

I am not the “dance/snap” type of music - I have a story to tell.  I like doing music for the ladies as well as deliver punch lines and other varieties of music in which people will hear.  I can do a dance track but I will put more thought (lyrically) into it, but I’m not “dancing”.

 

*What are your music career goals?  Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years?

Hopefully a record deal as well as PCM officially doing something big.  I’ve had 4 mixtapes in 2 years which is major.  I also hope to perform in an Arena.

*If you had to describe yourself in one word, what would it be?

BRILLIANT. They call me Brilliant Bril!

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