LoPro discusses "Feeding Time" and New Projects

By Mikey T The Movie Star
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

For years, LoPro has been dominating the mixtape scene. LoPro is continuing his dominance in on the mixtape circut. The Rhode Island rapper has partnered with Feed da Wolves Entertainment and he has other ventures going on.

Outside of making music, LoPro has landed a few endorsement deals. The most high-profile deal LoPro has landed has been with Royal Gear Clothing. Each of his moves has been promoted by the clothing line and he has done promotion with them.

Recently, Hip Hop Vibe caught up with LoPro and he told Mikey T The Movie Star about his new mixtape and his partnership with Royal Gear Clothing.

Read the interview below.

How are you getting into the game?
A lot of hard work and determination. Where I come from, it is not easy to make a name for yourself in Hip-Hop. There has not really been any artists who have put Rhode Island on the map. I've been striving to make it for the past couple years now, and now I am riding with Mikey T The Movie Star and Movie Star Management. I have been doing alot of networking with artists, producers, DJs, and promtional teams. This past year has been going pretty well for me. I have recently become one of the newest additions to the Feed Da Wolves family, as well as linking up with numerous artists and producers for the mixtape I am currently working on.

What are you currently working on?
There's alot of work to be done this month and the follwing. I have the new mixtape, titled Feeding Time, which will be a Feed Da Wolves presentation, hosted by Bang 'Em Smurf. The mixtape will have a few features, from artists such as Deadzones Profit from Miami, Florida, Shake-A-Vel from Brooklyn New York, and a few Feed Da Wolves Members. I have just released the newest music video titled "Day Dreaming" which can be viewed on YouTube, Hip Hop Vibe, and all of my websites. As well as working hard to finish Feeding Time, I am also in works to produce my first EP, which has not been titled as of yet. We are working on 4 more music videos as of now. I am hoping to be able to produce a music video for every track on the EP, and maybe have it as a double disc.. For now we are just grinding hard as always, doing shows and flooding the industry with new music and interviews

You've been hitting the studio lately recording for the new mixtape, Feeding Time, how has the process been?
It has it's ups and downs like everything else. It's hard to keep up with everything without financial stability and where I'm from it's not easy to make money. If your not a hustler or a thief, it's not easy. Jobs are limited. Rhode Island is very tough to live in. I never claimed to be a gangster, but I do what I have to to live. I love the studio, if I could I would be in the booth 24-7, 365. It's the only place I feel where I can let go, and release my stress. But the mixtape is coming very soon. I'm just finishing up the last few tracks for the mixtape, getting the cover made as well as duplication, Then it's a wrap.

Who would you like to work with?
There are a few artists who I would like to work with, such as: Maybach dice, Domination and all the FDW family who i have not yet had the priviledge to work with.As far as mainstream artists I'd like to work with, AZ, Corey Gunz, Maybach Music, Young Buck, theres a few. Basically I'd work with anybody who's got talent.

What lyrics are you touching on in you music?
I'm versatile so there will be alot of different emotions on Feeding Time, Club Tracks, Street tracks, Tracks for the ladies, But mostly from the heart and the journey through my life. The ups and downs, Good and bad. I dont feel like I need to be the best punchline artists, or have to come up with the wittiest metaphors for the people to be able to relate, or understand and enjoy what I offer.

Who are the artists that influence you?
Tupac, Notorious BIG, Big L, AZ, Nas, Onyx, DMX, Eminem, Snoop Dogg, Big daddy Kane, Craig Mack, Mobb Deep, and so many more.

What impact do you want to have on the game?
I wanna be the one people know put Rhode Island on the map for good, and pave the way for other local artists who are striving to do the same. I want people to hear my name and know who I am and where I'm coming from. I want to bring back that raw feeling to hip-hop.

How did you land an endorsement deal with Royal Gear Clothing?
I was recently contacted by Mikey T and Tevan Savage, the CEO of Royal Gear. I am one of the new faces you will be seeing Wearing Royal Gear Clothing, amongst other artists. We are working together to help the movement with myself and the Royal Gear clothing line, which will be available really soon.

Do you have any final words and people you would like to shout out?
To my team, we're here now, and their not gonna take that from us. It's time to Feed Da Wolves and anyone standing in the way is food. We're everywhere, all over the states and more. Shoutouts 2 Bang'em Smurf, Mikey T. The Movie Star, Domination, Maybach Dice, Five Alive, Money Mo, Maybach Billz, Finesse, Royal Gear Clothing, Deadzones Profit, Madbeatz,Feddy Beatz, Shake-A-Vel,  DRI LINN ENT, Southpaw Da Don, The Whole FDW Family, Vertgo & Beatbox Studio, Myster DL from 100 MAD, And anybody that I forgot you know I got you!!

You can find me on these websites :

http://www.reverbnation.com/BLOPRO
http://www.myspace.com/theoneandonlylopro
http://www.facebook.com/B.LoPro
https://twitter.com/LoPro_FDW
http://www.youtube.com/moviestarmanagement
http://www.hotnewhiphop.com/LoPro

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Ryan B. Hyeeze talks New EP and Feed da Wolves

By Mikey T The Movie Star
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Things have changed for Ryan B. Hyeeze since the last time he was featured on Hip Hop Vibe. In his time away, Ryan has been hard at work on new music. Last year, he made some waves in the game, setting him up for a big year in 2011.

The New Haven rapper is with the Feed da Wolves Entertainment camp and they are all working on new music. Ryan B. Hyeeze is confident about his upcoming RP. The rapper titled his upcoming work, Shut Your Mouth & Sign Me.

Recently, Hip Hop Vibe caught up with Ryan and he opened up about a few things going on in his career.

HHV:How are you Getting into the Game ?
Answer: I been doing shows for about 9-10 years now in the tri-state area so i know what music is poppin and whats not. I've opened for major acts like Slaughterhouse, Sheek Louch, Styles P, Domination, Camp Lo to name a few. My singles are being played on college and internet radio stations and available on iTunes. I've been doing A LOT of different A&R Showcases, working under my imprint, Shut Ya Mouth Music and Movie Star Management (Mikey T The Movie Star).

HHV: What Are You Currently Working On ?

Answer: I am putting together my first EP, Shut Your Mouth and Sign Me and it will be released through my imprint, of the same name. We are releasing it independently through iTunes and available stores.

HHV: That's hilarious, what made you name your EP Shut Your Mouth and Sign Me?

Answer: It just fell into place. Anytime I'm out in a musical setting like a club or show or whatever I watch the crowds reactions to each song thats played. Ether it makes you want to dance or get a drink. I try to make undeniable records that get the crowds attention. I feel at this point in the game, the people ready for some real music from a real emcee.

HHV: What inspires most of your music?

Answer: My music is based around the trials and errors of life, growing up in a crime infested area, yet trying to stay positive and become successful in the music industry. Every day is a lesson learned so everyday I have a verse to write, and that's another song the people have to hear. Me venting life situations helps other people going through similar situations.

HHV: Artists That Influence you ?

RBH: Biggie, Tupac, Dr. Dre, Wu-Tang, Redman, Ice Cube, Eminem, Jay-Z, Nas, Lil Wayne, D-Block, 8Ball & MJG, project pat to name a few that list could go on. Everybody's the best at something there all leaders in hip hop so I let the teachers teach hahaha.

HHV: What impact do you want to have on the game?

Answer: Once I get in I don't plan on leaving, I'm built for this. I'm ready for the world to take me in as a household name. I want to go out as the broke guy that kept telling them to shut they mouth and listen and they did!" hahahahaha.

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LoPro discusses Feed Da Wolves and New Mixtape

By Mikey T The Movie Star
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Recently, Hip Hop Vibe's Mikey T The Movie Star caught up with LoPro. His name has been getting buzz for quite some time and he has quickly become one of the most-popular rappers on the underground. Since signing with Bang 'Em Smurf's Feed Da Wolves Entertainment, things have only gotten better for LoPro.

In October, LoPro was featured on Hip Hop Vibe as an "On the Rise" artist. At the time, he was still thinking of a concept for his upcoming mixtape. The following month, he was featured here again after coming up with a concept. With his mixtape right around the corner, Hip Hop Vibe called LoPro to do another interview.

In this exclusive interview, LoPro discusses his relationship with Feed Da Wolves Entertainment, how he got in the game, and his new mixtape, Feeding Time.

HHV: Getting into the game ?

LP: I've been rapping for about four years, Been In the game for two. It started off just as a fun type hobby, me and a few homies used to get wavyy and just kick freestyles all day long to instrumentals. I always used to say how much I hated the radio because it's so dam commercial and always playing the same garbage over and over, so what was once just a hobby, became something alot more serious to me. I'd sit and watch all these people commercial and underground and think to myself, "I'm nicer than half of these clowns who are being put on in the industry & getting spins all day on the radio." Two years ago, I linked up with Mikey T The Movie Star through mutual homies, and I guess you can say he kinda lit a fire inside me.The rest is history. Within the two years that I've been in the game I have excelled at a rapid rate, performing at numerous venues locally and non local, and have been making multiple contacts and linking up with numerous artists that are now supporting the movement.

HHV: What projects are you currently working on?
LP: I'm currently working on a new mixtape which is due to drop in mid Janruary. The mixtape will be titled Feeding Time, which will be hosted by Bang'em Smurf, the president of Feed Da Wolves Entertainment and Mikey T. The Movie Star and it will be released through Feed Da Wolves Entertainment. The mixtape will have about 15 tracks, featuring artists such as Money Mo from FDW, Southside Sinatra and Shake-A-Vel from Drilinn Entertainment, among others.
HHV: Is There a Deeper meaning behind your mixtape name, Feeding Time, than it was behind your previous mixtapes, Shut Your Mouth & Listen and Face the Music.

LP: Feeding Time is for the hungry, determined, and motivated. People who are tired of the usual same old, same old. I'm tired of waiting and sitting by as all of these half-assed, no talent artists make it big just based on who they know in the industry. 2011 is the year of the Wolves. And it's feeding time the team is here and we will not go hungry.

HHV: What lyrics are you touching on in you music?
LP: A wide assortment of music for your listening pleasures, versatility is a must. Without that it's just the same old thing and that is not what I am. You will hear stories of past, present and future. My pain, struggles, and the journey through my life. I do not consider myself to be one of these artists who thinks hip hop is all about who says the best metaphors or punchlines. I'm raw and I keep it that way. One of the greatest rappers of all time was and still is Tupac Shakur, yet his music was not all about metaphors and slick rhyming, but more heartfelt and real.

HHV: Artists that influence you?
LP: I've always been a Pac fan, but the rap game in general is my influence. If I had to label a few I'd have to say Pac, Biggie, Big Pun, Big L, Big Daddy Kane, KRS One, all the way to the R&B side. The list of influences is long.

HHV: What impact do you want to have on the game?
LP: I don't care if I make it big in the game, I'm in it for the love of music and to give people something besides the same shit, to listen and relate to.I want to bring back that old feeling of hip-hop, not this pop shit that 90% of the industry is doing today. I want to put my state on the map, which has never been done before in hip hop.

HHV: Recent and Upcoming Work?
LP: As said before, the new mixtape labeled Feeding Time is due to be released in early to mid January. I have a new smash single out which is titled "RI 2 NY" ft. Shake-A-Vel as well as other collaborations with numerous artists. I'm currently working on numerous projects simultaneously, with artists Deadzones Profit From Miami FL, Shake-A-Vel,Myster DL from 100 Mad, and a slew of Feed Da Wolves artists..

HHV: Final Words & Shout Outs
LP: If you're heart is not in it 100% you won't make it anywhere. Stay grinding and never give up. There is always going to be sacrifices which one must make to go further with their dreams.

Hold your head high and lay down for no one.

Shoutouts to my team : Mikey T. The Movie Star, Caesar Ceelo, Ryan B Hyeeze and B.A.R.S. Ent., the whole Movie Star Management Team, Bang'em Smurf, Domination, Maybach Dice, Money Mo and the whole Feed Da Wolves movement, Shake-A-Vel and Drilinn Ent., Myster DL and 100 MAD, Triple B and all my local artists who show love and support the movement.

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LoPro prepares first Feed Da Wolves mixtape

By Mikey T The Movie Star
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Rhode Island rapper, LoPro, is preparing his first mixtape with Feed Da Wolves Entertainment and working with local artist Triple B. Feeding Time is the name of the project and the title is fitting because of the label name.


LoPro's new mixtape features Onyx protege Myster DL of 100 Mad. For this new release, LoPro has teamed up with Movie Star Management and Feed Da Wolves. The new partnership has spawned some incredible music.

More incredible music will be coming before the release of LoPro's debut album.
Follow LoPro on Twitter @401Lopro.

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Bang 'Em Smurf prepares New Mixtape "Blacklisted"

By Mikey T The Movie Star
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer

Since being ousted from G-Unit, Bang 'Em Smurf and Domination have been hitting the indie hip hop scene pretty hard. Despite not being a part of the 2003-2005 run by G-Unit, the duo has done very well for themselves. Their names may not ring bells to the average hip hop fans, but the real hip hop heads know.

Quickly, the two rappers created their own label, Feed Da Wolves Entertainment. Through this new label, both rappers have been releasing their work in independent shops, online, and to street vendors. Even though their videos have yet to make it to popular outlest, such as BET and MTV, Bang 'Em Smurf and Domination have still done well.

Currently, Bang 'Em Smurf is working on his next project, a mixtape called Blacklisted. This mixtape will deal with what has happened since his prison sentence and the following deportation back to his native, Trinidad. In his time back home, Smurf has been working with local artists and throwing shows. The main two artists he works with is a newcomer, Young Dice. On the mixtape, though, work has come from Rick Ross and Fredro Starr.

The first single from the mixtape, "Man's Man," has been released to several hip hop websites.

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