SEE YA THEREEEEEEE.
so last night we got the pleasure to do a quick phone interview with the boys from Travis Porter.
Segment 1
A.N.O: State your name and where you from
Deezy: "Fresh Deezy, member of the Showboiz production team. I from allot of places but I call
Toronto my home"
Paco: "Paco from Toronto, member of the Showboiz team"
Jama: " Jama from Toronto, 3rd member of the Showboiz"
A.N.O: What do you guys do? What are the Showboiz?
Deezy: "We produce music, hip-hop & RnB, Neo-soul"
Jama "Yea we do allot of different styles of music, a whole sort of different arrangements"
A.N.O: And how did the whole "Showboiz" movement start?
Deezy: "We've known each other since the 8th grade and really got to producing in high school"
Jama: "We got introduced to music in Jr. High school and continued into high school, Deezy and I
were both on the school band. I played the drums Deezy played the Alto Sax. Later on we started
making beats as hobby, then into working with writers and gettin a real feel of producing a record."
A.N.O: Who are some of your favorite producers?
Jama: "The Neptunes, Timberland & Dj Premier"
Paco: "Timberland, Jermaine Dupri, Kayne West"
Deezy: "Premier, Drumma Boy, Alchemist"
A.N.O: Who would be the ultimate person/artist to work with?
Deezy: ""Jeezy"
Jama: "Similar lettering, Jay-Z"
A.N.O: How would you guys describe you're sound?
Deezy: "It’s different its definitely a unique sound of music...something new to the table we sound
like us, The Showboiz"
Jama: "Sometimes we work together sometimes we work apart and some of our records don't really
sound like what you may hear in the market today"
A.N.O: How do you feel about the hip-hop in the Toronto culture?
Deezy: "I see a lot of change happening and a lot of progress, its definitely better than the past. Its
growing. I like some of the artists coming out of Toronto"
Jama: “Definitely, Drake is at the forefront and making a big name for not only himself but for
Toronto as a whole. I think when his album drops the world will see what Toronto has to offer.
The doors are definitely open and people around the the world are starting to take notice."
A.N.O: How important is the first impression in the music industry?
Deezy: "First impression is everything, whether it in the music industry or not. I guess the first
thing is to just be yourself, you can't be anything more than that. Sometimes it could make or break
you so just being yourself is really important "
Paco: "Thats a big reason why we put it alot it preparing our music packages and presenting it. We
want everyone's first impression of the Showboiz to be right, and show others that we are complete
and we know what we’re doing."
A.N.O: Name a beat that really stands out to you
Paco: "Ginding by the Neptunes"
Deezy: "Put On by Drumma Boy"
Jama: "Still D.R.E. I think Dre and Scott Storch made that one"
A.N.O: What do you think is your biggest acomplishment as a whole to date?
Deezy: "One of the biggest accomplishments to date is being able to be at Echo Studios down in
Atlanta courtesy of one of our good friends Stroud of Two Band Geeks, who is a in house
producer for Grand Hustle. Just being able to see different artists that run threw there and being
able get feedback and tips on what we do and having an opportunity to work with those artists is a
great accomplishment."
A.N.O: Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Jama: "The goal is to be at the forefront of hip-hop music & and RnB in general. Working with
artists worldwide. We see ourselves as very success producers and recognized for the skills that we
possess."
Segment 2
A.N.O: How you feel about twitter?
Deezy: "I love twitter, I'm a twitter fiend, I'm
on it all the time. I might need twitter rehab
lol. Its a great social networking tool, whoever
invented it is a genius."
Jama: "(I think) Its great, if you know how to
use, it good be your best friend...if you abuse it
it could be your best friend lol. It bridges the
gap between artists and fans. (Today I talked to
Nicki Minaj, but she didn't reply LOL...)"
A.N.O: Tell us something that most people
wouldn't know about the Showboiz.
Deezy: "That we're from Toronto"
A.N.O: Describe each member in just one
word.
Deezy: "Jama - Crazy Paco - organized"
Jama: "Paco - efficient Deezy - Proactive
Paco: "Deezy - consistent Jama - Creative"
A.N.O: Since we've all went to the same
high school, describe the Ashleys in one word.
Deezy: "A.banks- Loca T.Ashley - Quiet"
A.N.O: Gucci or Jeezy and why?
Paco: "Jeezy" Thug Motivation 101 was a classic,
and no one expected it"
Deezy: "I like em both, I honestly can't choose
one or the other. Jezzy's Thug Motivation, like
Paco said was a classic, and I can't wait to hear
TM 103. Gucci I like as well for his style and I
can't wait to hear The State vs. Radric Davis"
Jama: "Gucci. Cuz he's the underdog. He made it
to this point by himself. he never had a major
label backing him or any big co-signs. Gucci is
self made."
AshleysBlog: When you guys get your first big
check, what’s the first thing you're gonna do with
it?
Jama: "I love you Toronto, but umma get a crib in
Miami, peace out!!"
Deezy: "Crib in Atlanta"
Paco: "Funny thing is I was already scheming about
making the company bigger, so I would reinvest in
the company."
A.N.O: In your world wht color is the sky?
Deezy: "Yellow"
Paco: "Blue, like in Mario Brothers"
Jama: "Orange (in a Jamaican accent)
A.N.O: Nicki Minaj or Amber Rose
Deezy & Jama: "Nicki"
Paco: "Amber Rose, cuz she's classy"
AshleysBlog: What’s your favorite movie?
Jama: "Coming to America"
Deezy: "Star Wars, all of em"
AshleysBlog: Where can people reach The Showboiz?
Jama: "showboiz.com, showboiz@gmail.com, Twitter
@showboiz for myself @showboideezy for Deezy and
@showboipacoLTL for Paco"
AshleysBlog: First thing that comes to mind.
AB: McDonalds
Deezy: "Nuggets"
Jama: "Gotta have it"
Paco: "I try not to eat it"
AB: After the Club
Deezy: "After Party"
Jama: "Hung Shing's (Chinese Food Restaurant)"
A.N.O: 106 & Park
Jama: "Harlem"
Deezy: "Freestyle Friday"
A.N.O: Toronto
Deezy: "Canada"
Jama: "Drizzy"
Paco: "Up next"
The Ashleys x The Showboiz - Interview from Showboiz Society on Vimeo.
Some spring/summer trends that I’m excited about are bold bright colors and big accessories…lots of flowy silks, satins, and chiffons. I especially love that jumpsuits are going to be big for spring.
Who or what influences your creativity when styling your clients?
My clients influence me a lot, and many times they have a good idea of what type of look they want to achieve. Runway shows and Old iconic movies definitely give me inspiration. Grace Jones is one of the top influencers of my work. More on the next page.
If you could get your stylistic hands on any celebrity who would it be, and how would you style them?
Luckily I have the one celebrity I would love to work with (Rihanna) but if I had to choose some one it would be Lady Gaga. I love what she does for entertainment but I would love to bring her into a more everyday look of her creative expression.
Has the international recession affected the way you style your clients?
The recession hasn’t so much affected the way I style because I work with every price range of clothes but not necessarily all high end.
Which cities in the world are your favorite for seeking new inspiration?
My favorite cities are Japan, London, Paris, and New York.
Out of all the people and fashion shoots you have styled which has been your personal favorite look?
Wow! Personal favorite look might be Rihanna at 2008 AMA awards performance look (studded bustier and eye patch) or Ciara feat. Justin Timberlake “Love Sex Magic” video.
Rihanna’s style has evolved from Barbadian island girl to bonafide style icon, which you are partly responsible for. How did you decide on the drastic change?
Rihannas evolution was a natural progression that worked with the evolution of her music. When I first started working with her she was in her baggy jean phase and my goal was to make her a little more cutting edge and sexy and over time continued to push the envelope.
What fashion trend do you wish had been kept in the designers studio?
I wish that crocs never left the design lab! Although I’m all about comfort but we can do better that!
What fashion trend do you think will stand the test of time?
I think that the rocker chic look is going be around for awhile. A few other styles that I’m loving right now and will probably stand the test of time are from the Saks Fifth Avenue Fall 2009 Want It! campaign presented by MasterCard. Key pieces within that campaign include looks like: the strong shoulder, rocker boots, leggings, mixed metal necklaces, cozy knits, the neck loop, the forever bag, the vest, three-piece dressing for men and the lacquered lip. All items can be found at Saks Fifth Avenue or on Saks.com and you can use the “the little black card,” the Saks Fifth Avenue World Elite MasterCard for purchases in and out of Saks to earn rewards towards your next Saks purchase.
How would you describe your own personal style?
My personal style is street-chic, and I like to wear comfortable clothes with great shoes, bags and lots of jewelry.
What top tips do you have for our readers when it comes to developing a personal style?
When developing a personal style I suggest lots of research, magazine tear sheets and references that you like to get a good sense of what you’re looking to achieve. Start slow and don’t try to redo your whole closet at one time
xo.
t.ashley
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Detroit native KBunz is another rapper we had the pleasure of recently meeting. After hearing some of his material we knew we wanted an interview pronto. This 20 year is incredibly talented and getting the opportunity to get to know has been fun. Now we're just waiting for the tour bus to pull into Toronto to see a performance!
Don't let the pretty face and blond strands fool you, this Toronto duchess will blow your mind in 4 lines or less. I got a chance to catch up with my former school mate as she continues on her journey to make her way to the top.ANO: Where did "Duch Dillinger" come from?
DD: I originally came up with Duchess when I was 15 writing the grade 10 literacy test. It pretty much came to me out of nowhere, but I just felt like it represented me and went with it. When I started taking things more seriously, I realized quite a few other ladies had also thought the name repped them. I wanted to stand out [in peoples minds...AND on Google] so I knew I needed an alias. I wanted to keep Duch...so I added Dillinger because a) it sounded good and b) John Dillinger is pretty bad ass. Look him up if you don't know!!
ANO: Now we went to college together for fashion for a year and a half...what made you wanna change your mind and focus on rapping?
DD: Don't get me wrong..I love school. I love to learn and I certainly love fashion. But between the traveling time and the tedious workload, I felt like I wasn't giving my music a fair chance. The production of the music itself...never mind all the promotion and traveling that comes with it was becoming too much. I decided to work full time and invest everything I had into my true passion. To me, school will always be there. I just didn't want to wake up one day and ask myself 'What If...?'
ANO: Who's your inspiration?
DD: My sister. We've been through everything together and she's one of my very closest friends. She inspires me because she is a reminder of how two very different opinions can still see the same beauty in an art. Have the same respect for a passion, even if its not your own. Respect for a talent. She has been in attendance at every show I've ever done...knows every word I’ve ever wrote…and her support through some of my hard times has been what’s kept me going in the pursuit of fulfilling my dreams.
ANO: Dead or alive, who would you love to do a duet with?
DD: Eminem. I'm talking..the 'Renegade' Eminem. His undeniable power on tracks like that would push me to do the same. He's got a knack for making my hairs stand up, and I would leap at the opportunity to contribute to that emotion with him. I mean, if I could flow with him on his best day and bang out an epic record...I would say that’s grounds for a pat on the back. And then some.
ANO: Whats in your CD collection? or on your Ipod?
DD: When I'm in the process of writing new material, I'm actually listening to old hip hop. There are a couple reasons for this...first being I don't want to unintentionally swagger jack, and I also find it inspires me to write. The level of execution on Big Pun's "Super Lyrical" really gets me going. GZA's "Duel Of The Iron Mic", Joell Ortiz, old Outkast, little bit of Gang Starr and a whole lot of Rakim. As far as new music goes...I FINALLY got my hands on the new Slaughterhouse, I adore the Cool Kids (Gone Fishin Mixtape On SMASH) and I’ll be a Jay-Z fan ‘till I’m over and done with. BP3!!!
ANO: How do you feel about the Hip Hop scene in Canada?
DD: I feel like it's making moves - respectfully. There's a palpable sense of hunger in a lot of these cats...a lot of faith. Which is really a beautiful thing. The talent levels are off the charts-- the list of people I want to collab with is endless. Our sense of unity has really grown recently…something I’ve been waiting to see for a long time. The progress we’ve made as a movement is almost unreal… but it's not quite the music-friendly environment we all love to perform for yet. We aren’t the screwface capitol for nothing! But once we get over that, I strongly feel we're unstoppable. We have everything else necessary to succeed, and a strong foundation to expand on.
ANO: Where would you like to see yourself in 5 years?
DD: In 5 years I plan to have a successful (both in a public AND personal point of view) album, and be partially through another. I'm hoping to get into touring soon, and I would ideally like to have a completely thorough understanding of not only the industries politics...but be well versed in its law as well. I see myself maturing and growing with my music, and potentially opening up quite a few closed minds. Oh, and being able to buy out Sergio Rossi on a regular basis wouldn't be a bad thing either!!
ANO: When you make it big, what will be your first splurge?
DD: That would be a couple tickets to Amsterdam for me and my closest. Something that I could enjoy with others before the novelty wears off. We'd then proceed to live it up and hold it down like we're invincible. Diamonds and shoes aren’t going anywhere...but youth is limited. Gotta enjoy that shit while you can!
ANO: Describe your fashion style.
DD: Funky Glam. I like to stand out and dress loud. When I go out I like to doll up, but I always try to keep an edge. Can't lose the tattoo-and-sneaker vibe! Its way too fun! You can pretty much find me in anything from pencil skirts and 5 inch stilettos to cut off Levis and hightop SBs. I like to express myself as a confidant woman who knows how to have fun. I’m drawn to luxury…but I like to mix it with pieces that are raw and energetic. All that glitters baby! (Or all that's neon)
ANO: What do you do on your free time
DD: I work! I have a 9-5 right now that pays for my music. Any free time I get is spent writing, in the studio, promoting or some otherwise music related activity. When I do get a night off, I hit the club and network. If I'm too tired for that, then you can find me at home...probably listening to music and blunting myself stupid. I spend time with my friends and fam whenever possible...and lucky for me they accompany me on most my life journeys!
ANO: Describe the perfect man ANO: If you were a super hero, who would u be?
DD: Wonder Woman! I could go through the generic reasons why one would pick her...she's fly (literally), fast, super strong etc....but I'm more concerned with that lasso of truth. The idea of possessing a "weapon" with which you can force your enemies to speak honestly (how dangerous!) is crazy. I'd say the same applies with well-thought out lyrics. I mean, I may not be able to stop everyone from talking shit...but if the songs raw enough you can sure make 'em reconsider! Yippi-ki-yay!
ANO: What three things would you bring to a deserted island with you?
DD: Well if I had my choice of any three things in the world.... the first thing would be some pre-rolled honey berry’s to kill the time. Chill out for a while, catch a tan. Then the second thing, my Ipod (stocked with the latest tunes) would come in handy. Jam out island style. Then when the battery dies and I’m all golden, I would turn to the third thing I brought: a boat. 0:)
ANO: Whats in your purse right now?
DD: Wallet, gum, Ipod, keys, lipgloss, countless receipts, some weed crumbies (that I didn't notice until now), some mixtapes, sunglasses, tons of loose business cards and a water bottle.
ANO: Favorite drink?
DD: Crown and Ginger. Though I just recently tried the green tea lemonade at Second Cup and I'm going to have to go ahead and say it's pretty stellar. I’m also known to crack a Red Bull (or 3…or 10…) from time to time.
ANO: If Hollywood made a movie about your life, who would you like to see play you?
DD: I would probably want to cast for someone new. I'm sure my story will be a Cinderella one...so why not give some unknown actress her chance for her own? It would be more real!
ANO: Come up with a 4 line rhythm for ashley nicole online.
DD: So Whos The Blog With The Raw, Hype News and.../
Whos The Blog With The Dumb Nice Shoes Like../
Mirror Whos The Fastest Fashion Addicts Of Em All?/
Like The Baddest Of Em All? Like Whos The Baddest Overall?/
And That Mirror Startin Laughin Till It Rattled Half The Wall.../
"I Dont Know Why You Have To Ask..Thats Ashley Nicole!"
ANO: Anything else you would like to let the people know?
DD: I’ll be competing at an event organized by Cream Entertainment and 9-0 Nickel on October 2nd at the Big Sexy(Oshawa). I’m the only female on the docket…I would appreciate any and all support! Contact me (duchdillinger@gmail.com) for tickets or questions! Also…DILLY FRESCO...the brand new mixtape (that I've been blood-sweat-and tearing over) will be available for release in a couple weeks!!! It will feature the debut track, HANDS TO THE SKY f/ Kaliente, as well as appearances by Nes, Peter Jackson, Flex, Shaka, Alex King and GENERAL. You can keep in the loop at duchdillinger.com or follow me on twitter!
