Hollywood Floss - An Introduction To HIS Music!

Coming to you from Houston,Texas is a rapper,producer,and promoter, Hollywood FLOSS looking to continue making headlines in the music industry. Starting the year 2006 FLOSS has worked his way up from grassroots efforts and is constantly making his way into people's speakers. Allow LifeHasNoScript to give you a better look into the artist, Hollywood FLOSS, as we find out a little bit more about him and where his mind is.

So what is your official stagename and why'd you choose it?

My official stage name is Hollywood FLOSS, but most call me either Hollywood or Floss... I didnt choose it, the Floss part was actually given to me! It used to be Flossy B as a nickname around the hood, but i dropped it and went for just FLOSS when i started to take rap seriously... Hollywood is what I added to help you remember me, as much as the music should speak for yourself, this is a business and you have to leave an impression.

How did your favorite artists influence your music

You know what thats a good question... My favorite artist are spread out across all different genres, I'm talking Prince to Andre3k to Squarepusher to Maroon 5, so that opened my eyes to accept different types of music and help me create music thats more open and honest... I feel i will try and take risk with my music, whereas most new musicians are afraid of what others think, and have a hard time finding themselves as an artist.

How long have you been involved in music as an artist?

As an artist I've been around since 2006... I use that as the year where I started to take rap/producing seriously and making a name for myself.

You're gaining fans with the more material you drop, how do you plan to achieve a mass fanbase?

If you truly listen to my music and give new artist like myself a chance, there's NO way, you wont like something i do point blank! Thats not being cocky, thats being truthful. The mass fanbase comes from people knowing about you, so I plan on building a brand where you see my name and you expect good music, to relate to the music or something different... I'm a true believer in word of mouth, so as long as i'm doing my part and spreading my music, the fans will come.

What's your inspiration behind the music you make and what mindset do you go in to make it?

My biggest inspiration to making music is striving to get better and eventually be amongst the greats... In the past I've seen people say i just want to get by, NEGATIVE! I want to be remembered and the cause of arguments LOL... My mindset when making music is 1) are you being yourself 2) is it different, does it standout? 3) Is it enjoyable, will it stand the test of time!

Has the area you were raised in played a part in the your creativity

Houston is really diverse for those who watch tv and just think its cowboys or grills... So i'd definitely say 110% Yes the diversity of the city has played a part in my music... Ask my family and friends and they will tell you I'm all about seeing different life and being apart of not so similar cultures... My music represents my honest thoughts and the life i'm trying to get to.

What do you think about the state of the music industry currently?

I cant lie, the game is bittersweet... On one end you have messed up sales and ridiculous music being put out for political reasons, but then you have the good side of the game where you can actually make a name for yourself without leaving the house...I mean its beautiful to be able to test the waters with your material and have access to your primary fans, so your not wasting anyones time. If anything i will say the game has the potential to be more balanced, where in the past your career really wasnt up to you, Artists can actually be themselves and run their career if they decide to. Its interesting!

How would you describe the style of your music?

Man sometimes i dont know what i be doing... i wouldnt call myself a rapper, rapping is just the most frequent form of expression i use! ... I'm all over the place avant garde - soul - hiphop - rock - electronica... I really need to coin a genre for myself... It's always switching up.

If you could choose one artist to collab with on a track, who would it be and why?

Def. gotta go with Andre3k! ... He's one person in music who has know limits, and i pride myself with not having any limits to what i can do, so i would love to see his process and what goes into making the thought provoking music he does...Also got to ask him is Erykah Badu stuff that good!

What is your favorite hip hop quotable, if you had to choose one?

Wow! so many of them... and i'm a random dude, but one of my favorites is from Can I Live... "Lock my body can't trap my mind, easily explain why we adapt to crime I'd rather die enormous than live dormant that's how we on it Live at the main event, I bet a trip to Maui on it" He pretty much summed up a young black man's mind right there

What is your most favorite track that you've done up-to-date?

Favorite track to date - either "She A Dime" or "Before You Judge"... I use to think it was cliche for rappers to say this, but every new track is your favorite...I'm telling yall this recording songs is CRACK, its the new CRACK

What is your most favorite track that you've done up-to-date?

I have an early hits projects coming soon for those who need to catch up and learn about me, New album coming late summer/early fall "House of Dreams" and group projects from E Pluribus Unum - rap/rock group and T.H.E.M. - the houston elite Mc's compilation...So the calender's full, hopefully the fans support

I just want to thank blogs and magazines like yourself, for giving the underdogs and new artist a slight chance to even the playing field out! It really means alot!

Download "She's A Dime" - Hollywood Floss

Download "Before You Judge Me" - Hollywood Floss

You can find more from Hollywood FLOSS at : myspace.com/hwflossss
internetapproved.blogspot.com
twitter.com/flossb15

G.o.D Jewels - The Chicago Bully is coming...

ARTIST SHOWCASE G.o.D Jewels - The Chicago native speaks with Life Has No Script to give his views on the state of the music industry, inspiration behind his music, and what he plans to accomplish in 2009 with the release of his highly anticipated debut mixtape, "Glory or Death".

-What's the inspiration behind the music you create?

Chicago lifestyle and hunger. Just trying to present my city in the proper light, Because I feel that it hasn't. You always hear people refer to "New York Hip-Hop" or "Down South Hip-Hop"...Even "West Coast Hip-Hop". We have so many incredible artists, Yet we don't get mentioned when it comes to the great Hip-Hop regions. We get lost in the shuffle so to speak. So I'm just trying to give us an identity and make the best music I can possibly make in the process.

-How do you stay inspired with the state of the game the way it is currently?

It's depressing and discouraging to tell the truth. But guys like Drake and Cudi keep me optimistic. These are dudes who you can almost say are bonafied superstars with nothing but mixtapes to their name. No albums, And no deals to speak of until recently. I think it's a great thing. The game is evolving, And you have to evolve with it, Or become obsolete.

-Who were some of your biggest influences in not just hip-hop, but music?

Sade. I love her to death. I have her whole discography on my iPod. I grew up on her music...She's timeless. I like to think that I'm almost the rap equivalent to Sade. All of her shit is smooth and laid back. It's almost a fusion of RnB, New Age, Jazz...All of that. I hope to work with her one day. I'm a big Sufjan Stevens fan too...He makes some real epic shit. He made a whole concept album about Chicago and just Illinois in general...I'm using him for my follow-up mixtape. He's good in my book. But yea, There's too many musical influences for me to name right now...

-Your anticipated new mixtape is titled, "Glory or Death", do you believe that you'll achieve that "Glory" through music?

That's the plan. Everybody should feel that way. Either achieve your glory, Whatever that may be...Or die. Point blank. Living average or just settling shouldn't be an option. The thing about me is, I feel like I do my music with the "right" intentions. Yea, We wanna make money, We want fame...But I truly want to be the best at the craft. I think that's a rare trait nowadays...Money is not even the main motivator. I truly want to be that dude with this shit...And want people to know it.

-What type of direction are going in with this mixtape creatively?

It's just a showcase for my abilities. The material that's been leaked out thus far isn't even a fraction of what I'm capable of. I'm hoping to catch a lot people off guard with this project, And go from a slasher-type guard to an all-around guard in people's eyes. "Oh, He can shoot and pass...and play defense?!? This nigga is dope!!!" Yea, You didn't know I could do that did you? lol.

-As far as where you're standing in the game right now, do you think that the wait has been worth it?

Yea, it has. The experience I've gained has far outweighed how long I've had to wait to get to this point. I wouldn't change a thing. I'm lyrically sharper, My subject matter is more focused, And I'm much more strategic as far as marketing and the different business angles I need to utilize to become successful.

-Where do you envision your career later on in the future?

Jay-Z minus the destroyed friendship and business relationships. Musically at my peak well into my 30's, A loyal team consisting of my day-ones, And very business savvy. You learn from guys like Hov and Diddy and try to improve on their model so you don't repeat the same mistakes they did.

-If you got the chance to collab with any artists on ONE track, who would it be?

Like I said earlier, I would love to work with Sade. Shit, I'd like to do a whole album with her. That's like my holy grail of collabs...

-Do you think what you bring to the game is in it's own lane creatively and what the industry should hear?

The industry is so saturated that it's hard to stand out amongst the crowd. It's become less about the music and more about what you had to say on the latest World Star or YouTube video. I'm just trying to bring it back to quality music and not the frivolous bullshit...

-When you release your new mixtape, where can we go to get it?

Hopefully, You won't be able to visit a blog on the internet without seeing it. If I have it my way, Glory or Death will be everywhere and easily accessible. Myspace, Twitter...You name it. I'm thinking about offering the follow-up mixtape exclusively through Life Has No Script though...

-In your opinion, what's your best work that you've done up until now?

The sequel to Glory or Death, "Greatness Opens Doors". The key is me...

Don't make some one your priority when you're just one of their options. - E². YouTube Channel: youtube.com/GoDJewelsTV Twitter Profile: twitter.com/GoDJewels Big thanks to G.o.D Jewels for the interview and you can expect to hear more music from him in our future artist showcases. - Life Has No Script, write your own.