Vincent talks about the next 10 Artists from DFW to blow and more!!!!!

Back for the 6th time, Ladies and Gentleman I’m glad to be here. I hope all has been well. Not to beat a dead horse, but its interesting how after 6 weeks, the dissolution of Metro Muzik: The Union is still being discussed. Those following the movement are aware of Mr. Kuwn-Dalini’s interview and my response on 360 D Radio last Friday. Those that missed it and care to listen, you can head to the 360 D Radio website (www.360DRadio.com) and look for the September 14th edition on the show. For everyone else, I honestly hope that we can move from this. As I’ve stated, that was a great 18 month ride with its ups and downs, mainly ups....but it’s time for everybody to let it go. That chapter for interim is done.

But with the mention of Mr. Kuwn-Dalini, I’ll admit it will feel good to return to the Tomcat’s stage on Sunday and co-host “The Re-Union” with Kuwn. It’s the first time we’ve co-hosted since he re-launched “The Union” showcase series on September 9th. Kuwn always said there wasn’t a microphone that I didn’t want to talk into......

As with every blog, I give my email address allowing people the opportunity to leave feedback and ask questions.

Scott from Tulsa, Oklahoma asks: Do you think the Majors (i.e. Atlantic, Def Jam, Columbia, Virgin) are interested in Artists from the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex (DFW)?

In my opinion...yes. They all have offices here. Everyone doesn’t know that but they do. They have keept their ears to the streets. They have street teams. Since 2006, Dallas has garnered some attention from the Majors.

• January 2006 - Mr. Pookie released “The Return of the Rippla” via Universal's Fontana Distribution (thru Boss Entertainment).
• December 2006 - Big Tuck released “The Absolute Truth” via T-Town / Universal Republic Records.
• January 2007 - P.P.T. released “Tres Monos in Love” via Koch Records (thru Idol Records and Navarre Distribution)
• April 2007 – “The Bioniq MC” Steve Austin released “The 800lb. Gorilla via Universal Music Enterpries
• June 2007 – Tum Tum released “Eat or Ate Alive” via T-Town / Universal Republic Records

Excluding P.P.T., Mr. Pookie, Big Tuck, Steve Austin and Tum Tum’s major label LPs under-performed at retail due to various reasons including lack of promotions and lack of support from the hometown. Because I don’t have the terms of everybody’s contract, I’m not sure of who is responsible for what as far as the marketing & promotions of each album listed above. P.P.T. on the other hand is on the rise and Tres Monos in Love has become a more popular LP amongst the locals. Clout Records recently signed a distribution deal with EMI. As I mentioned......Yes the majors have/are interested in talent from DFW. This is the number 4, 5 media market in the country so it’s only a matter of time before we have someone that takes the nation be storm from this area.

Jessica from Dallas, Texas asks: Can you can name 10 Hip-Hop / Rap artists from our city that everyone should be watching for that doesn’t have / had any type of major deal?

“In no particular order, I believe everyone should be watching for : Colby Savage, Money Waters, Ricochet, Suavé and Elite Star Productions, Knesecary, King Ashoka, Que-P from Philly Station, Dawg Wonder from D.D.C., Gifted Tha Go-Gitta and B-Eazy. This list was in no particular order and I simply named the first 10 names that came to me.”

Oh, I forgot about G.O.A.T. That's why this is a difficult question. There are so many artists I think have the immediate talent and/or need the least molding. Thinking of G.O.A.T., shouts out to him and dj three6t as they celebrate the "Dallas Got Next" Mixtape at their Mixtape Release Party in Dallas on Saturday. G.O.A.T. has been grinding for a while and nice to see he's beginning to get his just due!

In closing, I’ll answer some more questions next week. Everyone that has supported the movement, as always I appreciate it. Continue to send the questions and comments to me. Everybody be safe out there. I’ll see you in two weeks!

Vincent Tucker aka “V.Diddy”
Founder of CWC Entertainment Group, LLC

Feel free to email me at vtucker@citywideonline.net and let me know how you feel.