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| Subject | Date Asked |
| eminem | 12/3/2011 |
| Q: how can i prove to someone that eminem has some talent in rap? i would appreciate if u would ... A: This is basically a matter of opinion, if he doesn't like Eminem he should still be empressed with ... | |
| rap | 11/17/2011 |
| Q: I read your posts. Why do you consider lil wayne to be the best rapper becasuse of the amound of ... A: I was talking about lyrical talent. Wayne produces more material than any other artist and that's ... | |
| Eminem | 11/3/2011 |
| Q: Do you think Eminem is or can be a top 10, 5 rapper ever. or even the greatest rapper ever?If he is ... A: One of the reasons Wayne is praised is because of the amount of content he puts out and the fact ... | |
| lil wayne | 9/27/2011 |
| Q: Whos the better rapper eminem or lil wayne? expalin please. A: On pure Lyric skill I would say Wayne because of the fact that he does not write his lyrics down and ... | |
| Me and some friends are starting a rap group. | 7/16/2011 |
| Q: me and some friends have started a rap group and weve started writing and recording a lil bit and ... A: First start with the basics, get your business certificate, logo and start a bank account. Don't ... | |
| A DC MC | 6/1/2011 |
| Q: Hey, I'm an MC that's based in Woodbridge/Fairfax and am currently in the process of finishing a ... A: I get this question all the time. Think about major labels for a minute and how they operate as a ... | |
| Jay Z Watch the Throne | 3/4/2011 |
| Q: Hey, a few questions about Jay Z: 1. When will the Jay Z/Kanye West album "Watch the Throne" ... A: 4 quarter is the time most big releases come out and thats at the end of the year. I'm not sure of ... | |
| The Influence of Hip Hop | 9/8/2010 |
| Q: I am trying to do research on how hip hop music has influenced teenagers today and can't find ... A: I don't know of any particular website but just look at the many rappers that are alive and research ... | |
| To be heard... | 9/6/2010 |
| Q: My name is Hector Rosich, I'm 16 and have been writing lyrics since the age of 6. I do not, however, ... A: Hey Hector, you seem to have one of the qualities of success and that is hunger. Your problem is the ... | |
| Hip-Hop | 5/30/2010 |
| Q: . What is exactly Hip-Hop music.Could you briefly explain. How is it different from jazz? A: Rap music is part of the hip hop culture that is made up of Graffiti, Breakdancing and rap music. ... | |
| rap music | 10/26/2009 |
| Q: do you think that gangster rap promotes gang violence and drug use? are music videos with sexual ... A: The majority of rappers come from criminal backgrounds. Rap was a way for them to stop selling drugs ... | |
| Aspiring Rapper | 9/16/2009 |
| Q: Couldn't tell you how I got to this page and why im even doing this but, hey, why not give it a ... A: Right now you have to have a fan base in order to get signed. I actually know the New Boyz who are ... | |
| Rap | 8/28/2009 |
| Q: I'm a 22 year old black male that breakdances, raps, and ghost writes for underground rappers. ... A: At this point in time, its not about getting discovered. Its about building your fan base and your ... | |
| Rap | 7/2/2009 |
| Q: If I wish to be a rapper, what would be the best place to start out? I already have some raps ... A: First you have to get a producer and get your music recorded. Once you have a song recorded send it ... | |
| Charity | 6/23/2009 |
| Q: Do you think Kanye West would be interested in performing for a benefit concert for Habitat for ... A: You can contact him through his record label Def Jam. Do I think Kanye will do it? Depends on if he ... | |
| Tupac Shakur Help | 3/15/2009 |
| Q: I'm a sophomore in High School doing a research paper on Tupac Shakur and I need to interview ... A: 1-Antoine King and I am the CEO of www.SPATEMAG.com 2-I specialize in hip hop and pop culture and I ... | |
| question | 3/2/2009 |
| Q: am Moses and my questn is very simple.i wanna lean to raps bt dont know hw to go about it or where ... A: How most artists learned to rap is by studying the best. Learn the lyrics to all your favorite ... | |
| Is it possible to get better? | 2/24/2009 |
| Q: Is it possible to get better at rapping? people say its either you have it or you dont have it. i ... A: Of course you can get better. If you listen to some of Jay Z's old stuff some of it was horrible. He ... | |
| networking | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: What's a good way to identify, or breakdown your verse into bars? A: It depends on the song. On average most artists break verses up into 3 verses of 16 bars. The hook ... | |
| networking | 1/17/2009 |
| Q: If your a up and coming rap artist, what are some important traits to have? A: Here a few things a great artist should have. 1- Delivery- Sometimes whats you say may not be that ... | |
| Jay-z | 1/15/2009 |
| Q: Hey whats up with the Blueprint 3? I heard it was coming out in early December but got pushed back. ... A: The Blueprint 3 is mostly finished produced by Kanye West. It was originally suppose to be done by ... | |
| Pre-Hip Hop | 1/1/2009 |
| Q: Are there any recorded examples of music that may be considered rap or a precursor to rap before the ... A: Many believe that "The last poets" were very influential in the creation of hip hop. They used drum ... | |
| Ignorance | 12/30/2008 |
| Q: Hahaha...I say, "the rap audience is extremely ignorant, huh?" You're response is, "I would say ... A: I didn't say I agree with what most people want in hip hop, I just said that this is how it is. Lil ... | |
| KRS | 12/17/2008 |
| Q: Why is KRS-One/BDP so unbelievably underrated??? When people talk about best rappers ever they name ... A: Its all about record sales. The artists that get the most respect are the ones with the record ... | |
| hip hop/ kids | 12/11/2008 |
| Q: Does hip-hop influence kids today ?/How does hip-hop influence kids today? A: Well that question is kinda broad. Depends on what type of hip hop you are talking about. You have ... | |
| Jay Z | 12/7/2008 |
| Q: When is the Blueprint 3 coming out? Thanks. ANSWER: Was suppose to come in Dec but was pushed back ... A: The reason why it got pushed back because the single didn't get the response they wanted. Basically, ... | |
| Jay Z | 11/7/2008 |
| Q: A few Jay Z questions...How official are the tracklists floating all over the net for Blueprint 3? ... A: The tracks are everyone is hearing are said to be on the blueprint 3. Jay Z didn't formally announce ... | |
| hip hop | 11/6/2008 |
| Q: I'm really trying to get signed I need some type of connection but can you tell me of any songs in ... A: Record companies rarely sign artists that don't have a fan base. Artists like Soulja boy and others ... | |
| re | 11/2/2008 |
| Q: i waanna kno how 2 rap plzzz help A: How a lot of people learn to rap is they write down their favorite rappers lyrics and they say them ... | |
| release dates... | 10/24/2008 |
| Q: I have a few questions about release dates. When does DMX's religious album come out? Jay Z's ... A: DMX's career is on hold right now because of legal trouble. No one knows really what he is doing ... | |
| advice... | 10/10/2008 |
| Q: I want to get into producing, making tracks. What is the most basic way to do it? I dont have much ... A: First take music lessons piano, drums etc... Learn how to actually play and then get some books on ... | |
| looking for a song | 10/10/2008 |
| Q: there is this new song that recently came out i believe i heard the name of it is nightrider but i ... A: What's that, new Dolces? These here chrome heart. You need a key for yours? Me, my shit auto-start. ... | |
| hip hop music | 5/31/2008 |
| Q: I,m doing a project for my school and I was wondering if you could tell me a little bit about hip ... A: Here are a couple of links that could help you out. http://www.oldschoolhiphop.com/ ... | |
| Hip hop and rap | 5/7/2008 |
| Q: What is the difference between hip hop and rap music? I listen to both and they both confuse me! A: 50 cent and Keishia Cole. Rap is a style of hip hop. Hip hop is a general word used to describe ... | |
| music | 4/7/2008 |
| Q: who was more successful in there music career eazy E or 50 cent A: Easy E was a pioneer when it comes to gangster hip hop but he does not come close to the success of ... | |
| Hip Hop as a Political Hopeful | 3/27/2008 |
| Q: King. I'm doing some research that compares the hip hop scene from the late 1970s to that of today. ... A: Sha Stimuli is a great artist that is building his fan base. www.myspace.com/shastimuli. Stimuli has ... | |
| info | 3/7/2008 |
| Q: i was wondering if you can help me get as many information for my senior project? like what i need ... A: Ok, I'm assuming that you are doing an essay on hip hop. Here are a few topics that may help. 1- ... | |
| music | 2/24/2008 |
| Q: why did vanilla ice diss kid n play A: They were popular during the same time in the early 90's and many thought that Vanilla Ice was just ... | |
| Hip-Hop | 2/19/2008 |
| Q: Does hip-hop have a negative effect on its listeners? If so in what ways? A: If you specifically say gangsta rap then you may have an argument. Gansta rap tends to have a ... | |
| What ever happen to T.I | 2/12/2008 |
| Q: what ever happened to my dog ti? A: T.I. walked out the courthouse in downtown Atlanta on October 26 after posting a $3 million bond, $2 ... | |
| want to rap | 2/4/2008 |
| Q: wow my name is antoine too thats cool.my question is i alway like hip hop sine i was young and im 31 ... A: I would assume you mean the best way for you to get your career as a rap artist going. If that is ... | |
| industry | 2/1/2008 |
| Q: man im trying to get my artists music out there can you tell me where to send it im trying a talent ... A: First you can send me his myspace page and I will take a listen. You are both young so I would ... | |
| rap artist luniz | 1/31/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering how popular luniz was in the 90s?? I have read his profile and it says nothing about ... A: Luniz have one platinum album in 1995. Their hit "I Got Five on it" catapulted them into national ... | |
| hip hop dance | 1/30/2008 |
| Q: i'm sixteen years old and i'm starting to look at careers. and i have this huge passion for hip hop ... A: You should be located in a major city for one thing. Anything in the entertainment field you have to ... | |
| industry | 1/29/2008 |
| Q: sup brah, i am a hip hop artist, i record and write my own lyrics, and im trying to find a way to ... A: Well, there are many ways to get into the music industry. It is actually a lot easier than it once ... | |
| Hip hop dance move | 1/23/2008 |
| Q: In the video to the song "fatlip" by sum41, near the end of the video two girls start doing hip hop ... A: Uprock or Uprocking is when the break dancer is standing and doing like a shuffle move with his ... | |
| G-Unit | 1/16/2008 |
| Q: Wat Up Man Im a big g-unit fan and I was excited for the new album shoot to kill to come out in ... A: Here is some info on the whole G-Unit gang. This is what I heard. Upcoming releases * G-Unit – ... | |
| g-unit | 9/30/2007 |
| Q: I am a big fan of 50 ncent and g-unit. What is goin on with the recent record sales. 50's album ... A: 50 Cent's album is doing great compared to other artists. He sold 650,000 copies in the first week. ... | |
| any helpp? | 9/18/2007 |
| Q: Heyy Im doing a project on the origin of rap music. Is there any specifics i need to know?? ... A: A great resource for the origin of hip-hop is wikipedia. Just put in hip-hop and it give the whole ... | |
| 50 cent | 9/14/2007 |
| Q: Did 50 cent make the vitamin water that is off the charts now? A: A few years ago 50 cent was working out in the gym and he got tired of drinking regular water so he ... | |
Antoine King
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
Anything referring to hip-hop, urban life style and culture.
Experience
I'm the publisher of SPATE Magazine an urban life style magazine and we interview todays top celebrities in hip-hop.
Organizations
SPATE Magazine
www.SPATEMAG.com
www.spatemedia.info
www.about.me/antoineking
Publications
www.SPATEMAG.com
www.spatetv.com
www.SPATERADIO.com
Education/Credentials
College graduate
Awards and Honors
I have been interviewed by many cable tv shows such as Bronx News 12 and many other shows.
Past/Present Clients
G-unit, LL Cool J, Joell Ortiz, Ras Kass, Rasheeda, DJ Khaled, and many more
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