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Derrence Stewart a/k/a Boss “D” Commission Records What is your career background and where are you from? I am currently a student, studying Audio Engineering as well as the music business at the art institute of Atlanta. In addition, I operate my in-home studio, which I am currently engineering out of. I’m from New Orleans Josephine in the 3rd ward. What or who inspired you to do music? Jay-z, 2 Pac, Slick Rick, T.I. and various different soul artists. What would you say your journey in the music industry has been like? My journey in the music industry has been fun, hard, a little up and down. I’d say…interesting. What’s the one thing you want to everyone to know about the you? I’m humble, really down to earth. I’m a regular person. Tell us about your previous and upcoming work as an artist? Collaborations, performances, concerts, accomplishments & affiliations. I have collaborated with the group “Fetti Gang” If a major label were interested in you, what should they know about you? I’m very creative and like to be involved with many projects and every aspect of my career. What advice would you give to aspiring artists? Don’t stop, never lose focus , no matter what happens. Regardless of the obstacles that come your way. Always set goals. Have patience. It’s no secret that you have the project records brand all over your work, as you are a polished artist coming from the New Orleans Record Label. How has project records been instrumental in your career path? Project records has been instrumental because they basically gave me knowledge. Like when I first got started, project records gave me knowledge of the music industry. Through working with the label, it also enhanced my abilities conquering many performance experiences. I gained lots of networking relationships through project records events and productions. Besides the business, the relationship I gained with project records is priceless. contact information: (504)-758-8316 Facebook.com/BossD3 or Reverbnation.com/BossD [email protected] Asked... JASON CHEATHAM a/k/a Wodie 5th LEVEL RECORDS What is your career background and where are you from? MY PROFESSION IS AN EXPEDITED CONVEY DISTRIBUTOR. I’M FROM 7TH WARD/NEW ORLEANS/ GENTILLY, MOVED TO KENNER AT 13 YEARS OLD. I REP LOUISIANA NOT LIMITED TO ONE SPOT LOUISIANA IS MY HOME. What or who inspired you to do music? MY MOTHER DIANA CLARK, SISTER DESIREE CHEATHUM AND AUNTIE SHERRY RICHARDS. ALSO ROB1 AND 360 BEATS. What would you say your journey in the music industry has been like? IT’S MORESO BEEN UPS AND DOWNS. THE UPS HAVE BEEN SO WELL THAT THE DOWNS DON’T MATTER AT ALL. OVERALL IT’S BEEN A GREAT JOURNEY. I’M LOOKING FORWARD TO THE ELEVATOR ON THE WAY UP. What is the one thing you want everyone to know about you? IM IN IT FOR LONGEVITY, THE LONG HALL. MUSIC IS REAL NOT FICTION. Tell us about your previous and upcoming work as an artist? I’M FEATURED ON THE RICK ROSS AUDIO DOPE VOLUME 1 MIX TAPE, ACE HOOD & FLO RIDA MIX TAPE WHICH IS AUDIO DOPE VOLUME 2 AND I AM ALSO ON MIMS STREET STAMP MIX TAPE. UPCOMING WORK FOR ME IS REALLY FOCUSING ON MY ALBUM AND MIX TAPE WITH ROB 1, G5, LIL RED, JEF TONE. I’VE DONE PERFORMANCES AT THE CAMELOT IN NEW ORLEANS. If a major label was interested in you, what should they know about you as an artist? IF I WAS IN A POSITION TO BE BLESSED THAT WAY...THEY SHOULD KNOW THAT “WODIE MEANS– WIN OVER DEM IN EVERYTHING.” What advice would you give to aspiring artists? MY ADVICE FROM THE HEART, YOU CAN PLEASE EVERYBODY ELSE, BUT YOU HAVE TO START BY PLEASING YOURSELF. FOR BOOKINGS OR INQUIRIES: DOLAN HARTLEY 504-415-7791 OR 5THLEVELRECORDS.COM EMAIL: [email protected] How do you balance life with work & music. Do you have time for a personal life? THE WAY I BALANCE IT IS I’M A VERY SCHEDULED PERSON. I LIVE MY LIFE BY THE BOOK OF ME, BY MY TIMING. IF I HAVE A 5 HOUR WORK DAY, THEN I DO 2 HOURS OF MUSIC. IT’S WHAT I CALL “DEDICATED TIME.” I’M NOT TOO ENGAULPED IN WORK TO THE POINT THAT I CAN’T ENJOY MYSELF OR HAVE A PERSONAL LIFE!!! THANK YOU LORD!!!!!