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| Blaq Diamondz |
Their song "She Like" has already made myself along with plenty of others a fan, but their new song "So Seductive" clearly shows that they're not a one-hit wonder. They're set in their style of music, and I love their consistency. I had an interview with the group and I have it here to show all of you (:
First and foremost, why "Blaq Diamondz"? Who came up with the name?
We all discussed the name, and thought it was unique, so we all agreed on it.
Individually, how long have you two been writing music ?
Tonio: 8yrs
Amboogie: 3yrs
Are you guys currently signed? If not, what label do you want to be signed to?
No we're not. But we want to get signed with Island Def Jam.
What are some of the biggest shows that you've done so far ?
We've opened up for Soulja Boy, J Holiday and B5 hosted by 97.9 The Beat in Dallas, TX. We also did the Custom Car Show after party with Swisha House which was advertised on 97.9 The Beat in Dallas, Houston and Louisiana. It was held at Club Axis in Fort Worth, TX. And also we've opened up for Shawnna from DTP in Chicago.
What would you say is the style of your lyrics?
Tonio: Lyrically smooth, like a John Legend, Dwele & Drake sound.
Amboogie: Relevant, energetic. smooth. Erykah Badu sound. Mainly I'm my own style :)
Who produces your music?
20-year Music Veteran Tracy Kendrick. He has produced music for DJ Quik, west coast rapper AMG, India Arie, Jazz Musician Boney James, the famous funk band from the 80's, Lake Side, and one of the west coast pioneers of west coast hip hop, Egyptian Lover. You can look him up at www.TracyKendrick.com
Would you say that the style of your music is Texas, Cali, or both?
Individually, how long have you two been writing music ?
Tonio: 8yrs
Amboogie: 3yrs
Are you guys currently signed? If not, what label do you want to be signed to?
No we're not. But we want to get signed with Island Def Jam.
What are some of the biggest shows that you've done so far ?
We've opened up for Soulja Boy, J Holiday and B5 hosted by 97.9 The Beat in Dallas, TX. We also did the Custom Car Show after party with Swisha House which was advertised on 97.9 The Beat in Dallas, Houston and Louisiana. It was held at Club Axis in Fort Worth, TX. And also we've opened up for Shawnna from DTP in Chicago.
What would you say is the style of your lyrics?
Tonio: Lyrically smooth, like a John Legend, Dwele & Drake sound.
Amboogie: Relevant, energetic. smooth. Erykah Badu sound. Mainly I'm my own style :)
Who produces your music?
20-year Music Veteran Tracy Kendrick. He has produced music for DJ Quik, west coast rapper AMG, India Arie, Jazz Musician Boney James, the famous funk band from the 80's, Lake Side, and one of the west coast pioneers of west coast hip hop, Egyptian Lover. You can look him up at www.TracyKendrick.com
Would you say that the style of your music is Texas, Cali, or both?
Tonio: [I don't] make music from this planet lol
Amboogie: All over, we're very diverse.
What was the first club that your song was played in?
Carson's Live in Dallas, TX. Its one of the biggest clubs in the DFW Metro Plex.
When first starting to work together, did you go by a different name?
Yes, we were in a group called The Thobacks.
Was it always just the two of you?
No, it was 3 of us the other guys name was Yung 1.
What was the first club that your song was played in?
Carson's Live in Dallas, TX. Its one of the biggest clubs in the DFW Metro Plex.
When first starting to work together, did you go by a different name?
Yes, we were in a group called The Thobacks.
Was it always just the two of you?
No, it was 3 of us the other guys name was Yung 1.
Did you each do something different in the group before you both ended up rapping?
Tonio was rapping with Yung 1 and I, (Amboogie), was the group's DJ.
Other than music, what do you guys do for fun?
Tonio: Play basketball, football, and make beats
Amboogie: Going out places. Take pics. Make up random songs. Freestyle off the top of my head lol lycie. (She's referring to our one song, "Pee in the Sink", which I'm not too proud of today, by the way)
What are some other things you do with you time? ( ex; school, work, etc. )
Amboogie: Church, read The Holy Bible and college.
Tonio: Church, read my bible and college.
Where do you record your music? Is there a special studio? A room in the house?
We record at a professional studios in Dallas and we also have our own professional studio at our house.
Do you guys have any other talents?
Tonio: Acting and singing.
Amboogie: Dancing, acting, singing and modeling.
Who is your manager?
DJ Supreem and Laura aka Lo Lo.
Lastly, cats or dogs ? (:
Tonio: Dogs.
Amboogie: Neither lol.
Tonio was rapping with Yung 1 and I, (Amboogie), was the group's DJ.
Other than music, what do you guys do for fun?
Tonio: Play basketball, football, and make beats
Amboogie: Going out places. Take pics. Make up random songs. Freestyle off the top of my head lol lycie. (She's referring to our one song, "Pee in the Sink", which I'm not too proud of today, by the way)
What are some other things you do with you time? ( ex; school, work, etc. )
Amboogie: Church, read The Holy Bible and college.
Tonio: Church, read my bible and college.
Where do you record your music? Is there a special studio? A room in the house?
We record at a professional studios in Dallas and we also have our own professional studio at our house.
Do you guys have any other talents?
Tonio: Acting and singing.
Amboogie: Dancing, acting, singing and modeling.
Who is your manager?
DJ Supreem and Laura aka Lo Lo.
Lastly, cats or dogs ? (:
Tonio: Dogs.
Amboogie: Neither lol.
I must say it's crazy to see how big they're getting. It's expected, of course, with good music, and I couldn't be more proud of their success. You can listen and download their music here for free! Also, be sure to check out their Facebook page. Add them and be one of the first to know when they drop a new single.
You can listen to "So Seductive" here and download the free mp3 today!
