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EXXPOSE: What is your career background and where are you from? NAPS: I’m from New Orleans La, I was raised in one of the most high crime areas. Which is located in the palms of poverty. Low self esteem, major shortage of positive role models. Poor education, no belief of overcoming any situation that they were in. The only they knew was survival. EXXPOSE: Who or what inspired you? NAPS: My father, for the things he didn’t do. The community I come from. The struggle, I’ve endured as a kid. That’s what inspired me. A lot of things that I couldn't say back then—I can sing it now. This is where my true emotions come out, in my music. EXXPOSE: What is different abut your music? NAPS: I make music to be legendary, not just for the moment. My music is timeless. EXXPOSE: What are some of the challenges you face being CEO of Street Knowledge Entertainment? NAPS: My availability to be present and on top of things in a constant manner. The networking and ground word is crucial. Things are changing everyday and it’s important to keep up with current trends. EXXPOSE: What role would you like to play an a record label? NAPS: Give artists a chance to get their break. To learn about contracts and get their foot wet to learn about the thing that they ay not know about in the industry. Being a voice for them. EXXPOSE: What is your take on the need for contracts and paperwork as it relates to the entertainment industry? NAPS: Without contracts and paperwork there is no busy. That’s the way of the United States. EXXPOSE: What goals do you have for Street Knowledge Entertainment as a record label? NAPS: I want my label to establish a big name. EXXPOSE: Tell us about your radio show...Knowledge Talk and Music biz. NAPS: Knowledge Talk Music Biz airs on WBOK 1230am or www.WBOK1230am.com every Saturday at 3pm. We air thriving artists music as well as discuss community topics. We are the voice for our listeners. 14 Exxpose: Magazine Exxpose: Magazine 11