100 BARS MAGAZINE 004 Dec/Jan 2013-2014 | Page 52

Novie Blendz: What places would you like to travel to battle, that you haven’t battled at already? Danny Myers: I would like to battle overseas, and KOTD Toronto, because I’ve already battled for the West coast (fresh coast) division, London, and Australia. As far as the states I’ve been pretty much a lot of places. But yeah never overseas, so all of the other countries would definitely be a good look. I pretty much don’t worry so much as to where I travel to battle, just as long as I have a dope opponent. Novie Blendz: Cool, and those would be some great places to go and battle. Now who are your top 5 list of male and female battlers? Danny Myers: Out of the guys: Daylyt, Lotta Zay, KG the poet, Big Kannon, and B Magic. Out of the females: Ms. Hustle, Jaz the rapper, Bonnie Godiva, Gattas, and Ms. Fit. 49 Novie Blendz: How has it been being both the President of AHAT and a Battler? Danny Myers: I wouldn’t say that its easy, but it’s something that I’ve already been doing. It’s just that now I officially have the title attached to it. As far as match ups, I can tell what would be good and I understand the behind the scenes stuff that goes on. Since I am a battler I can connect more with the talent because I have a better understanding of what the rappers go through. I am one of them so as the president I am in tune with the battlers, and I know the in’s & outs of what is like to run a league. Sometimes though, it can be stressful. Until I became president I had no Idea that so many dudes carry on like women (lol) and act like “Total Divas”. Novie Blendz: True, I guess it comes from so many battlers wanting top tier everything, but not willing to put in the work. Do you have any advice you want to give to an up and comer? Danny Myers: I would just tell them to definitely study the craft and do your homework first before you jump in fully. Find out what it is these guys are doing and what makes a person become good. Look into what sets them apart identity wise, because everyone is influenced by someone, but of course put your own spin on it and be original as possible. Don’t try to sound like the next guy, otherwise you’re NOT going to STAND OUT. Novie Blendz: Any S/O ‘s? Danny Myers: S/O OB, My brother AChief (DMT), Eric, Jeff Westel, Dope 16, MillTown Bloe, Judah, Norbes , and of course Battlescene.net! ~Novella/ Novie Blendz