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Indie Artist $1000 Showcase in Memphis Nov. 5th

msw1The founders & creators of the Midwest Best $1000 Showcase, continue the series with the 2nd MidSouth Best $1000 showcase, November 5th at the Height Hookah Lounge, in Memphis, Tenn, with artist & special guest from across the Mid-South & Midwest, including host Uncanny of the Kick It Coalition of Central Illinois, Nerve Dj’s Dj Whobeta, & many more. Doors open at 8p show starts at 9p. For more info text Dj Damo 3144489903 or Dj Whobeta 3146296404.

Find out how you can win a slot & travel to Memphis for the showcase Oct. 25th in Springfield text 3146296404 or contact me on twitter/Ig/Snap Chat @Whobeta .

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5 Questions with Roc Nations Rel Carter (Jay Z’s Nephew) During Nerve Dj Weekend

Rel Carter.jpgThe Nerve Djs 13th year anniversary Weekend was highlighted with the Industry Panel & Showcase which consisted of so many heavy hitters, & life changers, from Sway (Shade 45, VH1, Bet, etc), Reggie Hawkins, & among others Roc Nation A & R / Dj Rel Carter, Nephew of who many consider the Best Rapper in Hip Hop History.

Question 1 : From Jay-z’s second verse to Kanye West’s “Never Let You Down” Built the ROC from a pebble, peddled rock before I met you
Peddled bikes, got my nephews peddle bikes because they special.” “Did he really get you all the peddle bikes” I know you all might think that was a silly question but, some of yall favorite rappers lie about minor stuff because it rhymes. He looked at me like “Really” & said of course.

Question 2: Out of all the songs he mentions his Nephews in general, is there any song or line in general that stood out. He thought about it, & couldn’t come up with an immediate.

Question: Working with Roc Nation have you received any Platinum Plaques for your work, immediate answer, “Yeah, of course”

Question 4 & 5: Do you do any industry tours, & or you interested in possibly coming to St.Louis, he said  he was interested in doing something of that nature, gave me his email so hopefully we will see him in our part of the Midwest with in the coming months, if interested in investing in such a thing text 3146296404.

By the way don’t judge my questions, they are my questions not yours.

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T Rell (@TRell785) Speaks on Signing with Boosie, gives indie artist advice, & more @ Studio 618

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Topeka raised, rising star, speaks  briefly with stlhiphop.com’s @whobeta after a show @ Studio 618 in Southern Illinois, speaking on signing with Boosie’s label as well as getting Bad Azz on the “My Dawg” remix which recently hit 1,000,000 views on WSHH , he also gave brief but good advice to indie artist, who 1 day would like to be in a position to blow up. Check out the interview below & be sure to stay updated with T Rell via Instagram @TRell_785 .

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T Rell (@TRell785) My Dawg Tour Studio 618 March 2nd

stuT Rell is currently one of the hardest working artist in the Midwest releasing singles with some of the biggest names currently in the game, including his hit single “My Dawg” ft. Boosie Bad Azz. He’s currently on a Midwest tour by the same name that’s hitting the St.Louis area March 2nd at Studio 618 in down town East Saint Louis 809 Saint Louis Ave. Check out his hit single below via Sound Cloud.

For more info, tickets, or to perform text 3146296404.

 

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Central Illinois artist Promo Trip Feb.25th

PromoThe winter is almost over and that means we are hitting the road again for the 1st Central Illinois promo trip of 2016 which will include a performance at Bar None in down town Springfield, Illinois in front of Ohio Valley Rep for Def Jam Big Heff who’s also Vice President of the Nerve Djs, with ties with several other major labels. Other activities include possible radio, and Meet & Greet opportunities.

For more info, travel included from St.Louis text 3146296404 @whobeta .

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Tremier (@2swahv) Performance & behind the scene footage of #MWB7 $1000 Showcase at Studio 618

Tremier.jpgSt.Louis area artist Tremier is no Stranger to the Midwest Best competition being affiliated with the 1st winner ever of the competition and current host for the Midwest Best “Zamm 2 Turnt.” Knowing the rules of the event & seeing 1st hand what it takes Tremier was determined to leave Studio 618 with $1000.00 promoting the event everyday through various social networks.

His Midwest Best Journey was filmed by his cousin & camera man Loud Bass Productions watch his Midwest Best journey, performance, and  behind the scenes footage and commentary from the young artist. Although he didn’t win this competition I personally was impressed with his promotion of the event, his confidence, and the evolution in the sound & quality of his music.

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& the #MWB7 Winners are??? Ueno Rhymes (@official_ueno) & King Tyrus / La Buck

#MWB7In what could have been the final Midwest Best $1000 Showcase. Fans & talent came out from across the Midwest & South, to find out who had what it takes to be the next Midwest Best Winner.

The 1st winner is always based strictly off who brings the most people to the event and this time around the winners won in a land slide King Tyrus & La Buck easily brought over 30 people out January 23rd which is the second highest number anyone has ever brought to a Midwest Best competition and was rewarded $500.00 for their accomplishments.

The second Midwest Best winner which was determined off the judges critique & was harder to determine with judges looking at 4 key factors (stage presence, image, sound quality, & likability). There was a lot of talent in the building that name including some of my favorite performances of the evening King Cakes, Luh Stank,Cash Zone, Biggs (Dayton,Ohio) & Deezy Da Papaer Boy. I wasn’t judging nor did I see every performance to give an honest take, and  the judges almost unanimously agreed that Ueno Rhymes was worthy to become the next Midwest Best Winner, and the crowd agreed (for the most part) with minimal salty looks in the crowd. The judges liked her unique sound, and explosive stage performance, while noting that she has a unique fashion about her that’s not common.

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#MWB7 $1000 Showcase January 23rd might be last

The Midwest Best $1000 showcase is now in its 7th & possibly final installment. To be apart of an event that will showcase many artist from across many state lines throughout the Midwest & South text 3146296404. Artist, bloggers, djs, clothing designers, fans of music and more are all encouraged to come out to Studio 618 for another history making payday for unexpected indie artist. To follow updates for the Midwest Best Showcase and brand follow this link here, & follow @whobeta on twitter & Instagram.

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Fresco Kane (@FrescoKane) Bar None Springfield Performance

As part of Fresco Kane’s central Illinois campaign which also consisted of stops in Champagne & Peoria, the artist formally known as Gena took to the stage to perform some of his hottest club records “Hot” & “Gone” & debuted his new hit single “Hoe Shit” in down town Springfield at Bar None’s “Torch Tuesday.” After the show Fresco took photos with fans, djs, and birthday girls, and gave great advice to a few of the up & coming artist in attendance. Check out his performance below and be on the look out for the official video to Fresco’s “Hoe Shit” debuting soon.

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Buffalo Stille (@KyBuffalo) possible Nappy Roots movie, groups intricate writing process & more

Buffalo Stille member of the Grammy Nominated, Multi Platinum, best selling group from Kentucky Nappy Roots talks with BetasBlock.com’s own Dj Whobeta about possible Nappy Roots movie, and how the group compared to members of NWA who’s “Straight Out Of Compton” movie dominated the Box Office most of the summer.

Buffalo & @whobeta also touched on the writing process of the now 4 man group, and who doesn’t have a ghost writer in the industry (hopefully) according to B Stille.

And, last we talked about the groups latest project released May 5th that you can hear here, to stay up to date with the Nappy Roots head to http://www.nappyroots.com or follow them on twitter/Ig @Nappy Roots.