Interviews

HillaryJane: GIRL POWER (Doin’ It For Jesus)

Published on July 30th, 2014 | by Jameelah "Just Jay" Wilkerson

You titled your upcoming debut solo EP, Stix and Stones -- Conceptually, what prompted your decision to name the project this? Stix and Stones is my favorite song I wrote on the EP, it's really become... Read More


Interviews

Kay Cola: “Come Too Far To Turn Back Now”

Published on July 30th, 2014 | by Jameelah "Just Jay" Wilkerson

Let's hop right into this brand new single of yours; "Soft Kisses"...Tell me about this particular track -- How did it actually come about? A talented producer/artist from the Bay by the name of Jay Ant... Read More


Interviews

Havok Jones: Four Voices. One Sound

Published on July 30th, 2014 | by Jameelah "Just Jay" Wilkerson

Please introduce for me the members of Havok Jones... The members of Havok Jones; include, Kea (nee' Aleis), MaiDai, Aire B and Neiko. Tell me your whole inception into music -- When did you all first... Read More


Rhyme Report

Tia London: “A Name People Will Remember”

Published on July 30th, 2014 | by Jameelah "Just Jay" Wilkerson

Let's hop right into this new Twista single "It's Yours"...Tell me about this particular collaborative track -- How did it actually come to fruition? (The Legendary) Traxster is a genius! He wanted to create something that... Read More


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Kay: Too Blessed To Be Stressed

Published on July 30th, 2014 | by Jameelah "Just Jay" Wilkerson

Canadian singer-songwriter, Kay, nee' Boutilier, or as she's professionally known: My Name Is Kay, was born and raised on Cape Breton. The Reserve Mines' native, finally left the island after high school graduation, eventually settling in... Read More


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The Hype Magazine Interviews: LIZ

Published on July 30th, 2014 | by Jameelah "Just Jay" Wilkerson

Still riding high off the popularity of her very well received 7-track EP Just Like You, which was made available as a free download back in late February, Mad Decent's pop princess LIZ is definitely the... Read More


Interviews

V.S. a.k.a. Vishal S.: Music Is My Canvas…

Published on July 30th, 2014 | by Jameelah "Just Jay" Wilkerson

Let's hop right into this brand new single entry "Love Control" -- Tell me about this track specifically? How did it actually come to fruition? "Love Control" is a song that everyone can relate to. It's... Read More


Interviews

Industry Profile: Music Supervisor Mark Wike

Published on July 30th, 2014 | by Jameelah "Just Jay" Wilkerson

Music Supervisor/ Mark Wike Credits / NCIS: Los Angeles, Damages, The Sitter, The Bag Man, Hung, Legit, The Riches, Staten Island Summer, Rock The Bells.... It all started when / My band, The Bogmen were on... Read More


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The Hype Magazine Interviews D. Woods

Published on July 30th, 2014 | by Jameelah "Just Jay" Wilkerson

Following her departure from MTV's Making the Band spawned multi-platinum all-female quintet Danity Kane back in October of 2008, Wanita Denise Woodgett, or D. Woods as she's professionally known, has steadily been rebuilding her own solo... Read More


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The Return Of The Legendary Full Force:

Published on July 30th, 2014 | by Jameelah "Just Jay" Wilkerson

First things first, how's Mr. Paul Anthony feeling? Health-wise, how's everything going with you, Sir? Whats good, Sir? This is P.A. and All is well with me! Trying to remember not to over do it in... Read More


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Who Is: Tim Ned

Published on July 30th, 2014 | by Jameelah "Just Jay" Wilkerson

Who is Tim Ned and where are you from? Tim Ned: music producer/ artist/ songwriter is known as a triple threat. A breath of fresh air is a great way to start off the conversation when... Read More


Interviews

Interview w/Sean Lyric

Published on July 30th, 2014 | by Jameelah "Just Jay" Wilkerson

Sean Lyric is an up and coming artist who was born in Port Au Prince Haiti, but moved to Danbury Connecticut at the age of 9. He developed an appreciation for music as a young child... Read More


Interviews

Interview w/Joyner Lucas

Published on July 30th, 2014 | by Jameelah "Just Jay" Wilkerson

How did you discover your musical talent? I was sort of born into it. I grew up in a household where my father was a producer and we had a studio in the crib. It was... Read More


Hype Style/Beauty

Baby-G Collaborates with Celebrity Costume Designer

Published on July 17th, 2014 | by Daja Marie

Timepiece Brand ‘Color Coordinates’ with ‘Mindy Project’ and ‘Pitch Perfect’ Costume Designer Salvador Perez Casio America’s Baby-G has a new spokesperson who is an expert at putting together the perfect ensemble! The brand is collaborating with... Read More


Interviews

Joe: The Next Chapter

Published on July 15th, 2014 | by Jameelah "Just Jay" Wilkerson

Last summer saw the release of your very solid, yet still underrated tenth studio collection Doubleback: Evolution of R&B -- For starters, why do you think that the album didn't perform so well from a commercial... Read More


Who Is?/Official Hype

Who Is: DJ A-Tron

Published on July 15th, 2014 | by Jameelah "Just Jay" Wilkerson

Background Celebrity DJ, DJ A-Tron (born Aaron Williams in South Central Los Angeles, CA)  is one of the hottest DJ's on the market doing parties and events with everyone from A-list celebrity kids, to hip-hop’s hottest... Read More


Interviews

Cokeboy Brock

The Hype Magazine Interviews: Cokeboy Brock

Published on July 15th, 2014 | by Dr. Jerry Doby

Jerry Daquawn Brockington, better known as “Cokeboy Brock” is a Bronx, NY native. Raised by his mother, and stepfather, the family of three lived at the Eden-Wald Projects, to Clay Avenue, and finally Bathgate Avenue where... Read More


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