Fuzionz Magazine stepped into “Tha Reel Hapz” world of John Resnover. The
Indianapolis, Indiana native is truly talented beyond measure. He is the CEO & Founder
of THA REEL HAPZ, a magazine which he started in 2003, to make an impact on the Hip
Hop culture by allowing Artists to display their talents or concerns.
Fuzionz Magazine: Tell us who John Resnover is?
John: I’m laid back, low key; just the type of brother who loves aiding and assisting
others. I have real love of the arts. I gave back to others through my music and assisted
those who were in the process of coming up. I’ve always believed in allowing people to
say what’s on their mind, even if it was through free-styling. I try to inspire people
through my music, my failures and successes and let them in on my world view. I look at
it as a form of therapy. Through the process, it has helped me to learn about myself and
others, as well. It eventually branched off into The Reel Hapz magazine. Through the
magazine, others are able to give their insights and views about the world; tell their
stories and share their experiences with other people.
Fuzionz Magazine: What inspired you to start Tha Reel Hapz Magazine?
John: I used to write commentaries and Rap. No one had ever done that in Indianapolis
and I felt like I could be the one to spark things off for local Artists in the neighborhood,
to produce recognition for them. At the time Rap was taking a hard hit, so Tha Reel Hapz
gave every day people a chance to weigh what Rap meant to them. I interviewed outside
people, pastors; anyone who wasn’t affiliated with Rap, to get their views.
Fuzionz Magazine: What are your views on Rap?
John: It’s a tool that can be utilized to bring awareness to topics that aren’t readily
discussed in public form and to share one’s experience, in terms of their trials and
tribulations. It can be utilized to educate and enlighten the masses to problems that
aren’t easily seen; to uncover issues that often go unmentioned.
Fuzionz Magazine: What advice would you give to our young people who are looking to
get into the Rap industry?
John: Write, enhance your vocabulary so you want be limited or repetitive. Tell your life
story. If you want to entertain, then entertain, but mix some of your life story up in it.
Be true to who you are and what you really feel and don’t be guided by the thoughts and
opinions of others. If you get into this industry, ask yourself why are you doing it? Are
you doing it because you love it or are you doing it for monetary gain? Most importantly,
don’t be afraid to stumble in the writing process.