"STAN B"
OKEY!!! People! People!..Do I really need to introduce this kat to yal?...maybe i should just let yal peep one of his videos before we go into this interview.lol #GOBBLE!
STAN B ft. OBITA - Duck Down!!!
Satisfied???? Sho!!!
Stan B (23) is a rapper, sound engineer, event organizer and the brand ambassader of his own clothing label (Stan B
Clothing) based in soshanguve (pta) South Africa.
He started his own true
independent record label "Stan Producshizzle" in 2005. In 2009, Stan B
released his first mixtape "Da Stan B Trill Code 101" and went on to
perform one of the tracks on Shiz Niz. Daily Sun Newspaper also made an
article about him. He also went to Jam Alley the same year and the
following year 2010 as a contestant.
In 2010, Stan B released a
collaboration mixtape with Blood Music Ent. rapper "St Tanic" called St
Tanic v/s Stan B - Gangbangin' & Trappin' mixtape which was released
digitally.
2011, Stan B released his second solo mixtape "Polar
Bear Swag Mixtape". 2012 Stan B started hitting the airwaves with tracks
such as "abafana baya gala" which he did with the Channel O award
winning Joburg based rapper Obita. The track did well on 5fm, Yfm and
ikwekwezi fm.
2013 has been a very productive year for Stan B.
With 3 music videos on high rotation on Channel O and all 3 singles
"Duck Down ft. Obita", "The Money" and the latest "Abuti Nice" on
various national and local radio stations. He also had the opportunity
to perform at YoTv alongside Maggz and Jaziel Brothers.
Stan B has
collaborated with artists like kulprit now known as Dumza, Boy Wonda,Rec Rymer,
Jay Stash, Joint Pusher, Da Spilaz, Siya Shezi to name a few. He is
currently working on his first album which is due to be released in
March 2014.
"INTERVIEW"
Q:STAN
B! Welcome! Whats the first song you ever did when you jumped on the
MIC?..How did the people respond to your music then,compared to now?...
A: Can't remember but it was around 2004 over an international beat. My family were the first to hear and everyone was excited.....
Q:Who inspired you to do music?...
A:EMINEM
Q:Do you think the music industry gives a fair advantage to unsigned Hip Hop Artists?...
A:Yea it does, though its very hard so dudes tend to think they are disadvantaged.
Q:Are you signed to any Record Label in South Africa?..
A:I'm signed to my own label, Stan Producshizzle...
Q:What do we expect from you in the near future?...
A:My face all over TV, Magazines and tracks all over radio. Basically pushing music and my brand...
Q:Any projects that you are currently working on and with who?...
A:I'm currently working on my album which will be released early next year...
Q:As an up-coming Hip Hop artist,we sure you had lots of challenges and sacrifices just to make a name for yourself,what kept you going,are you doing it for the love or money?
A:Both, I came a long way and the thought of giving up on everything iv worked for keeps me going. Hip-hop in general also keeps me motivated, I listen to a lot of motivational rappers who are like teachers to me..
Q:Who are your top 5 hip hop artists in Africa?..
A:1. Ice Prince 2. L-tido 3. Pro 4. P Square 5. Siya Shezi.
Q:One word that describes your music?...
A:"Realistic"
Q:Any Word Out advice you have to say to upcoming hip hop artists?...
A: Can't remember but it was around 2004 over an international beat. My family were the first to hear and everyone was excited.....
Q:Who inspired you to do music?...
A:EMINEM
Q:Do you think the music industry gives a fair advantage to unsigned Hip Hop Artists?...
A:Yea it does, though its very hard so dudes tend to think they are disadvantaged.
Q:Are you signed to any Record Label in South Africa?..
A:I'm signed to my own label, Stan Producshizzle...
Q:What do we expect from you in the near future?...
A:My face all over TV, Magazines and tracks all over radio. Basically pushing music and my brand...
Q:Any projects that you are currently working on and with who?...
A:I'm currently working on my album which will be released early next year...
Q:As an up-coming Hip Hop artist,we sure you had lots of challenges and sacrifices just to make a name for yourself,what kept you going,are you doing it for the love or money?
A:Both, I came a long way and the thought of giving up on everything iv worked for keeps me going. Hip-hop in general also keeps me motivated, I listen to a lot of motivational rappers who are like teachers to me..
Stan B with SPEEDY
Q:Who are your top 5 hip hop artists in Africa?..
A:1. Ice Prince 2. L-tido 3. Pro 4. P Square 5. Siya Shezi.
Stan B with DJ OSKIDO
Q:One word that describes your music?...
A:"Realistic"
Q:Any Word Out advice you have to say to upcoming hip hop artists?...
A:Its a tough industry but nothing beats hard work. Keep marching like my bro Jay Stash said, awe!
Stan B with SPIKIRI
Well there you have it fam!!! Dude doesn't say much though,keeps it plain and understandable lol.You can catch him or in other words contact him through these social sites:
FACEBOOK: Stan B Polarbearman
TWITTER: @StanBeatz
YOUTUBE: stanpolarbear
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