"Chatting with L's" Albeback

2Ls: When did you first start your rapping career and who were your influences?

AlBe: Well I think I started in the lunch room of my high school lol I just jumped in a battle one day and I said something to this kid name Newton about his fade lol. It was my first two bars and everyone said OHHHHHH then the next two bars where like blaaah lol. He tore me a new one after that and everyone screamed! I fell in love with that scream. That's were it all started for me. I cant talk about music as a career cause I am too in-love with it to look at it in any other way than art. As far as influences go, a lot of local cats made me love it even more. I grew up in the same hood as Big Pun and Lord Finese (D.I.T.C) Fat Joe, Drag on, to name a few. The crowd influenced me the most though. Whatever they wanted I felt like I could give it to them.

2Ls: How was it working with T.I and the rest of the "Atl" cast?

AlBe: Tip Harris was a big brother from 21 jump street (the start lol), I think he identified with me more cause we were a little more poverty stricken growing up. Jackie long and Jason Weaver were and are like brother's to me. They say "Its always smart to be near smart people" Well that was true with the cast and crew of "ATL" 's amazing talented smart people.

2Ls: How do you feel about the drama with the AutoTune rappers?

AlBe: I don't think there is any drama actually lol. I think the craft of the game weeds out the "Good" from the "Exceptional" we will know if you're one of those people when we first hear you. How you choose to display your thoughts is not more important than what's being said.

2Ls: Who have you worked with so far?

AlBe: Wow I think I have been blessed in my life to work with artist such as Kanye West, Mos Def, Krs One, Mc Lyte, Fabolous and thats just on my mixtape called HI (available free on albeback.com) also Goapele, The Game, Macy Grey & Stevie Wonder.

2Ls: Who do you hope to work with in the future?

AlBe: ummm I always wanted to work with Michael Jackson (RIP). Not because of the hype of who he is or what he means to me BUT how he attack a song and what music means to him. I will be willing to work with anyone with that same passion & craft toward music.

2Ls: What impact do you feel you will or have had on the music industry?

AlBe: Heart. For heart to be shown and for hearts to be affected in every record. What matters to me and what makes my heart beat is New York City, as well as my up bringing in The Bronx. How I grew up weighs heavy on my heart because unless you've been to The Bronx you wouldnt understand it. So I wanna be that voice for all the faces like mine or kids who grew up like me. My music is attached to that Pumping of a Borough who started Hip Hop. The beat. The heart of it all. I want my impact to be as grand as its origin.

2Ls: What can we expect from you in the future?

AlBe: More music!!! Some movie's too. Creativity in song writing is a must as well. I teamed up with a young phenominal writer by the name of Tiffany Starr and Starr Studded Sound's. Creating music for big name artist as well as her artist Erin Christine. I want to push the limits of my pen and my passion for the craft. I love writing lol So I had to create this blog where all my friend's go and vent on the world of writing and the different art forms of it all at the same time keeping you up to date on everything ALBE from show's to interviews to idea's. ALBEBACK.COM !!!! FRESH.....

2Ls: Anything else you want the viewers to know?

AlBe: yea. Michael Jackson Was doper than we ever thought. It will take a couple of decades to get it though.

2Ls: Where do you hope to be in 5 years with your music career?

AlBe: I don't know... You are gonna have to ask the music. She's driving : )

2Ls: Just for fun, what do you think about 2Lsonacloud?

AlBe: The Interview question's were AMAZING!

Small World Interview

2L's: When did you first start your rapping career and who were your influences?

SmallWorld:I started professionally when I was about 16/17 years old. I was a prospect of Wyclef Jean. I'm on his second album "The Ecleftic". My main influence was Michael Jackson...2Pac too. I like all types of artists though.

2L's: How were you recognized by Ludacris and DTP?

SmallWorld: Free formerly of BET's 106 and Park show passed my music along to a few people. Chaka Zulu, CEO of DTP was a cool dude at the time so I chose to sign to DTP through Def Jam Records. True blessing!

2L's: How do you feel about the what's going on with the AutoTune rappers?

SmallWorld: I'm not mad because everybody seems to be having fun. Fun is always good.

2L's: Who have you worked with so far?

SmallWorld: Wyclef, Ludacris, Series Jones, 9th Wonder, Playaz Circle, FreeWay, DJ Don Cannon, Ive got songs with Lil' Wayne and Drake, and the list goes on.

2L's: How do you feel about the adversity of the music culture?

SmallWorld: Any adversity builds character.

2L's: What impact do you feel GA has had on the music industry?

SmallWorld: Don't know about GA as a whole but ATL, GA is in controll still. I love ATL. Nothing like it on planet Earth right now. Black people matter there. Shout out to the whole ATL!

2L's: What's in your ipod right now?

SmallWorld: My album "World Premiere" and a lot of RnB.

2L's: What can we expect from you in the future?

SmallWorld: You can expect my mixtape "The Carolina Blueprint" late summer and my debut album "World Premiere" to follow soon after. Classics! Trust me.

2L's: Anything else you want the viewers to know?

SmallWorld: I want everybody who's been waiting on me to know that your patience is not in vein yet a virtue. I will do what I set out to do in the beginning and that's change the game. Watch me!

2L's: For fun, what do you think about my blog?

SmallWorld: I think it's cool. Keep up the good work mama.

Myspace.com/smallworldpremiere
Twitter.com/smallworlddtp

BET AWARDS 09

Marlon Waynes showed up looking VERY handsome to the awards show. Although he spilled the beans about the opening performance, he was well dressed

Amerie looked gorgeous in her dress and the shoes accented well. I feel like she wore just a tad bit too much make up for her beauty but she still rocked the red carpet

Beyonce is definitely making it known that she, in fact, is the one who started the shoulder pad trend by continuously wearing them. Her dress was very vibrant as always and she had the legs out.

Estelle showed her love for MJ with the white glove accenting her gorgeous dress. She always looks classy and sophisticated.

And the BEST CELEBRITY COUPLE out right now goes to..Amber Rose and Kanye West. These two need NO introduction. They show up and show out without a doubt.

The original Destiny's Child member proves that she needs NOONE on her side to look dazzling. Letoya Luckett had a very nice performance as well as dress ensemble

Alicia Keys was honored last night for a very important humanitarian award and was dressed to the T, to accept the award. I didnt expect anything less from this high class artist. She is a the epitome of the word SOPHISTICATED.

Keri Hilson looked gorgeous in her dress and did a VERY good impression of Michael Jackson at the end of her performance. Many were confused as to what she was doing, but after she blessed MJ at the end, everyone fast forwarded and caught on. Although Beyonce was expected to have the best tribute, I give my award to Keri.

BET honored three important doctors last night. It's not everyday that this occurs and it is African Americans so Im glad BET honored these successful gentlemen.

Fly Society's H.I.T Interview cont.

2Ls:When did you first start your rapping career and who were your influences?

H.I.T: I STARTED REALLY WRITING MUSIC ABOUT THE 12TH GRADE OF HIGH SCHOOL WHEN I FIRST HEARD PETE ROCK AND CL SMOOTH RECORD T.R.O.Y. MAN THE SONG HAD SO MUCH SOUL I SAID TO MY SELF "I NEED TO BE DOING THAT."

2Ls:How were you recognized by the Fly Society?

H.I.T: I HAD JUST GOT OUT OF A GROUP AND TK HAD BEEN HEARING ABOUT ME IN THE STREETS AND I WAS WORKING WITH HIS GOOD FRIEND FELIX ON A RECORD CALLED DRAMA. HE HEARD IT AND WAS LIKE "THATS THE ONE." THE SONG GOT IN THE STREETS AND THE BUZZ WAS STARTING TO BUILD SO TK SAID WE SHOULD DO A GROUP I HAVE THIS OTHER GUY NAME CURRENSY LETS JUST DO A SONG WE DID IT PUT IT ON MYSPACE THE NEXT DAY THE SONG HAD 50,0000 PLAYS SO THATS HOW FLY SOCIETY HAPPENED.

2Ls:Who have you worked with so far?

H.I.T: I DID TRACKS WITH SNOOP BUN B THE CLIPSE 112 JADAKISS THE LIST GOES ON.

2Ls:Who do you hope to work with in the future?

H.I.T: EVERYONE! MAXWELL, ANDRE 3000, JAY Z, COLD PLAY, DONELL JONES, KANYE,ETC.

2Ls:Who is your favorite artist out right now and why?

H.I.T: DRAKE. THAT GUY IS KILLING IT RIGHT NOW AND YOU CAN TELL HE IS A FAN OF HIP HOP. CORY GUNS HIS NEW SHIT IS AMAZING. MECCA DAWN THE BEST CHICK OUT OF LA HANDS DOWN & CHEY N HER STYLE IS CRAZY AND NEW.

2Ls:What can we expect from you in the future?

H.I.T: FLY SOCIETY ALBUM H.I.T SOLO ALBUM FLY SOCIETY CLOTHING EARLY NEW YEAR JUST EVERYTHING I CAN GET MY HANDS ON YOU DIG.

2Ls:Anything else you want the viewers to know?

H.I.T: THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE INTERVIEW. THE BLOG IS HOT. MUCH LOVE TO EVERYONE WHO HAS BEEN RIDING 4 H.I.T YOU HAVE NOT HEARD NOTHING YET WE IN THE AIR ....

Check H.I.T at: WWW.TWITTER.COM/HITHIT WWW.MYSPACE.COM/HITSMUSICPAGE

Louis Vuitton Fall 09

Here are some of the releases from the Autumn/Fall 2009 Louis Vuitton Collection

"Chatting with Ls" Mac Miller

2Ls: When did you first start your rapping career and who were your
influences?

MAC:I started rapping when i was really young just for fun. When I was nine i had an OutKast CD and i used to take the cd insert out play the cd and try to rap as fast as i could reading the lyrics to keep up. When i was in 9th grade i started freestyling all the time. I fell in love with hip hop instantly and by sophomore year i was ready to dedicate my life to the music. My BIGGEST influence was Big L. When i first started rapping on a serious tip that's all i was listening to.

2Ls: How do you feel about the adversity that has overtaken the rap industry?

MAC:It's rough. Everything is a lot more challenging now. No one is taking any risks with their money. Although it makes everything a lot more difficult there are also some upsides. People are grinding like never before and coming with styles all across the board. Everyone is trying to do something new and its creating a variety of different sub genres of hip hop.

2Ls: Who have you worked with so far?

MAC:My "who i worked with" column is still growing. But, ive worked with Wiz Khalifa, Boaz, DJ Haze, DJ Capcom, DJ Diggz, DJ Rated R, Skyzoo, John Record, Big Jerm, Johnny Juliano, Soul Theory, Young Scolla, Jimmie Hoffa, Max B, The CommonWealth Family etc. and ive shared the stage with Young Jeezy, Soulja Boy, Big Sean, DJ Unk, Wiz Khalifa, as well as hundreds of local rappers around pittsburgh.

2Ls: Who do you hope to work with in the future?

MAC:I really want to expand my music by working with a mixture of veteran hip hop legends and people creating new sounds. On a production side, id love to work wit Swizz Beats, Pete Rock, The Neptunes, Ryan Leslie, and the Justice League, on a collaberation side, there are SOO many rappers and musicians i would LOVE to work with, if i had to pick a couple i'd probably say Cassidy, The Cool Kids, Andre 3000, John Legend, Drake, and Termanology.

2Ls: Who is your favorite artist out right now and why?

MAC:I don't even have a true answer for that. I listen to everybody so
it's hard to pick ONE favorite. I'd have to say i'm really fuckin wit Jada's
album and what he's doin. Maybe its cuz i was at the club last night and still
got that Who's Real stuck in my head.

2Ls: What do you feel you can bring to the music industry?

MAC:At the age of 17 im putting myself out as a lyricist.
Everyone knows i can spit, but that aint enough for me. I'm looking to expand
into my own genre of hip hop and change the game as we know it. I can bring
versatility into the industry, and i'm open to try everything, i'm always ready
to build.

2Ls: What can we expect from you in the future?

MAC: You can expect good quality music and good entertainment forever. As far as
musicwise...a lot of big collabs and out of the box songs. Right now i have The Jukebox out for free download (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=ONFML9EO)
i'm working on a couple things this summer that lead up to the street album, The
Class Clown that is dropping on October 30th.

2Ls: Anything else you want the viewers to know?

MAC:I want the viewers to know that they can always get in
contact with me with anything over myspace, facebook, or twitter, I always like
hearing what people have to say, because i wanna connect with all my fans. You
can find me at, Myspace: (myspace.com/mcomflows) Twitter:
(twitter.com/macmiller) Facebook: (jus search Mac Miller) or Youtube:
(youtube.com/treejtv) i got like 30 videos up there so theres room to explore.
HOLLA AT THE KID!!!

"Chatting with Ls" Dance Choreographer

2Ls:First off, your dancing is impeccable! When did you first take an interest to dancing and how old were you?

SB: Well ever since i was little my parents told me i use to rock me head to the music in my car seat when they played the radio. i cant remember that far back but i do remember being about 4 or 5 watching michael jacksons videos and would just stare at the tv for hours trying to copy his moves lol.

2Ls: How did you first get discovered as a choreographer?

SB: I think the first time people really saw my choreography was when i worked with Cheri Denni for her "Portrait Of Love" music video. That was one of the first major things that i choreographed.

2Ls: Did you only take up hip hop dancing? If not maybe Jazz,tap,etc?

SB: Well im mainly a hip hop dancer, but there's not a day that goes by that i wish i was teqnically trained. sometimes i wish i could point my feet so bad! but i do love taking jazz funk classes and faking my way through it! lol

2Ls: Who was the first artist you worked with?

SB: The first major artist i worked with was Tiffany Evans. i was booked to do her "Promise Ring" video. After that i was on tour with her for a good 3 years off and on! but i love Tiff to death...thats my little sis!

2Ls: Who all have you worked with so far?

SB: Well ive been very blessed to work with alot of recognizable names so far. Ive gotten the chance to work with miley cyrus, diddy, keri hilson, black eyed peas, beyonce, britney spears, young jeezy, electrik red, and many others.

2Ls: How was it working with Beyonce?

SB: Well hands down the shortest time ive ever spent with an artist and the most ive learned from working with any artist has to go to Beyonce. Shes amazing, thats pretty much all i can say. So down to earth, humble, hard working, kind..shes amazing! I would love to work with her again.

2Ls: What's in your ipod right now?

SB: Too much music! its time for a new iPod..ive been bumpin Electrik Reds "how to be a lady vol. 1" album ever since it came out! please go out and support and buy the album..it bumps from start to finish! The Dreams album is dope as well. But mostly random stuff like some unreleased Keri Hilson songs, i love Guccie Mane and OJ Da Juiceman (lol) and some other random stuff.

2Ls: Do you prefer doing behind the scenes choreography or being an actual backup dancer?

SB: I love to be behind the scenes actually. Dont get me wrong id love to dance in another video but hey if can choreograph a music video thats even better to me..less stress too lol.

2Ls: What advice would you give to young dancers trying to make it to
choreography in the future?

SB: My advice is always the same to everyone. Stick to what you know and what your comfortable with. When people look at my choreography i want them to say in the back of they're heads "yup thats Seans choreography!" try not to choreography like someone else. Its always good to have inspiration, but thats all it should be, dont let it be a crutch or a stepping stone to create something thats supposed to be YOUR OWN. Not alot of people who can dance have the drive to choreograph so i always appluad anyone who wants to take that route.

2Ls: What can we expect from Sean bankhead in the future?

SB: Big big things hopefully! lol. Im actually working on producing and co-choreographing a MAJOR movie right now which is huge for me!

2Ls: Anything else you'd like the viewers to know about you or your
work?

SB: Thats pretty much everything about me! I just want to say thank you to any one and everyone who as ever left me a message on my youtube or myspace or facebook or anything saying they like what i do! it means so much that people can be encouraged at watching my choreography or a piece ive done. Im only 20 and i feel so blessed to be in a great place in my life and to be surrounded by amazing and talented people is such a blessing!