"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!

"Chatting with Ls" Music Artist Asia Lynn

2Ls: First off, for the people who are unfamiliar,
who is "AsiaLynn"

Asia: well Asia lynn is a 17 year old girl who is outspoken, strong, intelligent
& fun. Im lyrical, and i have fun with my rhymes. Im young and stylish. I
rockkk the mic at all times.

2Ls: Being that you're 17 years old, who were your
influences to start rapping?

Asia: well. Ive actually been rapping since i was 6. My dad really got me into
the whole music industry. but as i got older i started wanting to do my own
thing instead of doing what my father told me to do.So i toook a break once
i hit 16. My senior year i started dating Tay f 3rd, a local rapper, and he
really reignited my passion for rapping.I really look up to Nicki Minaj
though now. I think a total package and she really influences me

2Ls: Are you just more of a rapper? Or do you
sing,write,etc?

Asia: At heart, im a rapper. I write my own lyrics. I also act and model. im
just an overall creative preson. Im also into fashion and the creation of
fashion and style. I hope to intern this fall for eiether a fashion magazine
or a record label.

2Ls: Marvelous! As far as fashion, what designers are you into? My personal fave
is Married to the MOB.

Asia: I LOVE Married to the mob. Hellz Bellz is my absolute favorite line of
clothing. I LOVE betsey Johnson bags and jewlery. I cant even count how many
purses i have by her. I like different styles and mixing and maching. I Like
Gwen stefani's line LAMB. I also like classics like Chanel and Louis vuitton.

2Ls: Haha, hence my favorite song Bite my swag. What
new projects are you working on?

Asia: Well i just opened for jerk fest. Currently, im working on new songs, alot
of collabs, and Im in the studio constantly. A mixtape is in the process of
being created. Im also performing at different venues and parties.

2Ls: Now, how can people listen to your
music,contact you,etc? Do you have a myspace,fb,twitter

Asia: You can contact me on my myspace. the url is myspace.com/asialynncuh.
you can use zshare to downlaod my music. all the information is on my myspace

2Ls: Any last words for the viewers?

Asia: This just a beginning and I hope everyone looks forward to me because
I can't wait to share my gift with the world. I hope everyone likes my music and
for the people that do like it i have much more music coming