Dominext Magazine May 2014 The Business Issue | Page 53

"Keep grinding don’t stop and put out a perfect product at all costs you have to live this and do it full not part time."- Tricky Dice

DM: What’s going on Dice glad you took the time to talk to us over here on Dominext where you from?

TD: I’m From Princes Georges county Maryland

DM: Hashtag PG! For you how was it growing up around there?

TD: It was cool growing up there you know how any urban environment is.. It made me who I am today

DM: So how did you know you wanted to start taking music seriously?

TD: I just loved music I started in a go go band as a rapper. And Jay Z inspired me

DM: When did you start rapping and knew you had a gift and a potential career in it.

TD: started in 1994 rapping but started taking it seriously in 2012.

DM: So I noticed you have a label, can I get the background behind it?

TD: Yes lucky7 is my label I started and founded. Rae Shine, Smoke Sleep, So High, breezey, Ne beast taybat just too name a few are artist on my roster so far.

DM: SO do you have any singles or project that you are currently promoting?

TD: My single “supper swagged out” “life is a gamble” and “money talks”.

DM: SO how do you lead by example to your roster and show them how to gain exposure like yourself?

TD: Well they observe by hearing my music and my hustle but mostly my team expand and booking agency is obtaining them shows

DM: So in the DMV there used to be stigma about the support system what is your view on this subject?

TD: My support is great and growing one fan at a time. The DMV is definitely behind me and my fan base outside of the city is growing as well.

Images courtesy of Tricy Dice

Interview By Tripple O.