VIA: Rolling Stone
Showing posts with label Jay Z. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jay Z. Show all posts
Monday, August 9, 2010
Jay-Z Memoir 'Decoded' Due In November
VIA: Rolling Stone
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Interview with Lanino Brown
Tae had a chance to talk with New Orleans native, Lanino Brown. Here's what she had to say:
Tae:
For those that are not familiar with you, tell us a little about yourself
Lanino:
The name's Lyiena aka Lanino Brown from New Orleans, the name comes from my big cousin. She said I was the girl version of Nino Brown from the movie "New Jack City" because of my hustling skills...in and out of the booth. I've been rapping since I was around 10 years old, but I didn't pursue it career wise until as of recently, because of failed attempts when I was a teen. I've previously worked with 6-Shot, Blaqnmild, Joker, Na'Tee, Extreme Entertainment, Fleur De Lis Ent. and Acelo at the Chapel Studios.
Tae:
Where are you from and when did you start rapping?
Lanino:
I'm from New Orleans, downtown, mainly 7th ward, but I've also lived in the 6th ward and have strong affiliations there. Started rapping at 10, because my big brothers used to rap and I picked up on it and found I was actually better than them. Then it was on to school yard battles, beating the fellas, to the 9 o-clock props to almost signing a deal with Sony. Then I got out of high school and got a boyfriend and started school, and pushed rap to the back.
Tae:
What makes Lanino stand out from other female artists that are out, especially now?
Lanino:
I think the thing that makes me stand out is my femininity. I can spit like the guys, but I still have a voice that the girls would listen to. There's nothing fake about me, just giving the people the real...the stuff that they can feel.
Tae:
As a new artist, what do you feel that you can bring to the game as far as a female emcee is concerned?
Lanino:
I feel I can bring music that a female can relate to and vibe to at the same time. Now a days every rapper is all punchlines, no stories, nothing for people to actually relate to. I think I will bring that story telling back that made people "feel" the music that they listened to.
Tae:
So, we saw your video at the Jay Z concert, do you think that influenced you in any way to start spitting in a more serious light?
Lanino:
The Jay-Z performance definitely played a part in me beginning to rap again. It was my second time performing with him and well like they say lightening don't strike in the same place twice. I kind of felt like I belonged there on the stage and I think I held it down nice if I say myself,(laughs) I felt like playing on the whole Jay-Z vibe would really help out a lot as far as to me actually getting somewhere in the music business. Like Hov once said, "He's the new marketing plan.
Tae:
Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years?
Lanino:
In the next 5 years, really I see myself as a married, retired housewife (laughs) so the sooner I get a deal the better.
Tae:
How can people get in touch with you?
Lanino:
For booking they can call 504-352-1232. They can follow me on twitter @laninobrown or www.myspace.com/laninobrown and my YouTube page is youtube.com/LBM330.
Tae:
Thank you again for the interview, do you have any additional comments?
Lanino:
It was nice speaking with you and thanks so much for the opportunity to be featured on your blog. You're such a sweetheart. Be blessed.
For those that are not familiar with you, tell us a little about yourself
Lanino:
The name's Lyiena aka Lanino Brown from New Orleans, the name comes from my big cousin. She said I was the girl version of Nino Brown from the movie "New Jack City" because of my hustling skills...in and out of the booth. I've been rapping since I was around 10 years old, but I didn't pursue it career wise until as of recently, because of failed attempts when I was a teen. I've previously worked with 6-Shot, Blaqnmild, Joker, Na'Tee, Extreme Entertainment, Fleur De Lis Ent. and Acelo at the Chapel Studios.
Tae:
Where are you from and when did you start rapping?
Lanino:
I'm from New Orleans, downtown, mainly 7th ward, but I've also lived in the 6th ward and have strong affiliations there. Started rapping at 10, because my big brothers used to rap and I picked up on it and found I was actually better than them. Then it was on to school yard battles, beating the fellas, to the 9 o-clock props to almost signing a deal with Sony. Then I got out of high school and got a boyfriend and started school, and pushed rap to the back.
Tae:
What makes Lanino stand out from other female artists that are out, especially now?
Lanino:
I think the thing that makes me stand out is my femininity. I can spit like the guys, but I still have a voice that the girls would listen to. There's nothing fake about me, just giving the people the real...the stuff that they can feel.
Tae:
As a new artist, what do you feel that you can bring to the game as far as a female emcee is concerned?
Lanino:
I feel I can bring music that a female can relate to and vibe to at the same time. Now a days every rapper is all punchlines, no stories, nothing for people to actually relate to. I think I will bring that story telling back that made people "feel" the music that they listened to.
So, we saw your video at the Jay Z concert, do you think that influenced you in any way to start spitting in a more serious light?
Lanino:
The Jay-Z performance definitely played a part in me beginning to rap again. It was my second time performing with him and well like they say lightening don't strike in the same place twice. I kind of felt like I belonged there on the stage and I think I held it down nice if I say myself,(laughs) I felt like playing on the whole Jay-Z vibe would really help out a lot as far as to me actually getting somewhere in the music business. Like Hov once said, "He's the new marketing plan.
Tae:
Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years?
Lanino:
In the next 5 years, really I see myself as a married, retired housewife (laughs) so the sooner I get a deal the better.
Tae:
How can people get in touch with you?
Lanino:
For booking they can call 504-352-1232. They can follow me on twitter @laninobrown or www.myspace.com/laninobrown and my YouTube page is youtube.com/LBM330.
Tae:
Thank you again for the interview, do you have any additional comments?
Lanino:
It was nice speaking with you and thanks so much for the opportunity to be featured on your blog. You're such a sweetheart. Be blessed.
Thursday, March 18, 2010
*New Music* Lanino Brown - Hottest Chick in the Game
If you thought she was putting on a front at the Jay-Z concert in February, here's Lanino Brown.
Check out the footage of her spittin at the Jay-Z concert here.
Check out the footage of her spittin at the Jay-Z concert here.
Sunday, February 28, 2010
Get Your Shine On
Ok, I'm not big on doing reviews of other folks and things of that nature but this subject I'm about to speak on is kind of upsetting me.
As many of you know, Jay-Z is on tour right now doing the BP3 tour, he stopped in New Orleans on Thursday (Feb 26) and a plethora of things happened that night. He pulled a young lady on stage to spit a few bars of Song Cry. In my opinion, that's a once in a lifetime thing, but in her case, twice. Either way, it's something that wont happen very often. So, while she has been soaking up her local, now nation wide fame, I've noticed that a lot of these media sites have slandered her name. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but c'mon people. To go as far as saying she dissed Beyonce, that's outrageous. Check out her story and her website A Dose of LA, and of course, I will leave you with the video so that you can check it out for yourself and be your own judge.
I personally give her props, sometimes you have "real fans" and to me, she seems like a real fan. Not someone who is out to slander Jay or Beys names but someone who likes the artform of hip hop and of course the skills Jay possesses.
As many of you know, Jay-Z is on tour right now doing the BP3 tour, he stopped in New Orleans on Thursday (Feb 26) and a plethora of things happened that night. He pulled a young lady on stage to spit a few bars of Song Cry. In my opinion, that's a once in a lifetime thing, but in her case, twice. Either way, it's something that wont happen very often. So, while she has been soaking up her local, now nation wide fame, I've noticed that a lot of these media sites have slandered her name. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but c'mon people. To go as far as saying she dissed Beyonce, that's outrageous. Check out her story and her website A Dose of LA, and of course, I will leave you with the video so that you can check it out for yourself and be your own judge.
I personally give her props, sometimes you have "real fans" and to me, she seems like a real fan. Not someone who is out to slander Jay or Beys names but someone who likes the artform of hip hop and of course the skills Jay possesses.
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Sunday, November 8, 2009
Robin Thicke feat. Jay-Z- Meiple (Me I Play)
This winter season seems nothing short of suprising musical collaborations. On the featured track you can hear soulful crooner Robin Thicke teaming up with none than Jay Hova himself. This uptempo jam, that will appear on Mr Thicke’s upcoming album “Sex Therapy”, signifies a rather experimental but successful attempt for both artists. Check out the song here. “Sex Therapy” is due December 15th.
Thursday, November 5, 2009
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