Like Jersey/Baltimore? Then download the CLUB CLARITY mixtape by DJ K-DUECEZ featuring remixes of B.O.B. + Nicki Minaj, Lorde, Drake, Justin Timberlake and 18 more tracks. DO IT.
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Thursday, 6 March 2014
K-DUECEZ "Club Clarity" MIXTAPE
Like Jersey/Baltimore? Then download the CLUB CLARITY mixtape by DJ K-DUECEZ featuring remixes of B.O.B. + Nicki Minaj, Lorde, Drake, Justin Timberlake and 18 more tracks. DO IT.
Friday, 28 February 2014
DIVOLI S'VERE interview + new mixtape
I have been waiting on this interview a while, but it has been worth it! One of the upcoming major stars of the ballroom sound, and central force of Qween Beat Productions, Divoli is one of my favourite producers out there right now. On the eve of the release of Ckuntonomikz Vol 4 mixtape, I sent Divolisome questions, to find out more about Qween Beat, the mixtapes, and what it means to be CKUNT.
Who is Divoli Svere?
-Divoli S'vere is a artist in many different forms. He a character, that i created to showcase all of my many talents and arts, all while still being true to who I am as a person.
How do you describe what you do?
-Art. I love being creative anyway I can be. So everything I do from music to photos I describe as art because that basically what it is, an art form.
How did you get involved with the whole ballroom scene?
- I never really considered myself "In the scene", but I have always been into the ballroom scene since High School. I would vogue with my friends. I have always been into the music, Dance, Baltimore Club, House, and Ballroom always filled up my iPod, and CD racks. I really became apart of the scene through my music, and becoming a member of Qween Beat.
And what do you think of the ballroom scene now in 2014?
- The scene now has definitely evolved, and become more then what it used to be. If you look back at the documentaries such as "Paris Is Burning" and "How Do I Look" you will see that the scene back then really was underground. It was exclusive to the LGBT community. Now, the Ballroom scene is becoming much more mainstream, and anyone can go and enjoy the culture. Many of Ballrooms Icons and legends are in major music videos and traveling the world spreading the Ballroom culture.
How did you arrive at your own unique, style? Both in terms of production and vocally.
- I've always had a different style. Everyone says its "dark". I arrived at my style because I stick to doing what I love. In my photos and artwork, figures like Grace Jones are my inspiration. In my music, I am constantly inspired by MikeQ, Kevin Aviance, Vjuan Allure, and many other DJs and Producers. Vocally, Kevin Aviance was always a favorite of mine. He has been around for so long and inspires the Ballroom scene consistantly with his legendary track "Cunty". I took what I loved from him and made it my own. In terms of production, I am inspired by almost everything! I'm always thinking of kick patterens for a remix, or something "cunt" for the people to vogue or dance to. I try to get people to like what I like when I'm producing a track.
What is your favorite production you have been involved in?
- Any collaborations I have done with my "Father" MikeQ is my favorite. We work very well together and when its completed we always produce something great! Any collaborations done with anyone has been a favorite of mine because I love the idea of different styles and sounds clashing together, its very inspiring and I always learn from it.
How did you get involved with Qween Beat?
- I honestly wanted to be apart of Qween Beat. I emailed MikeQ and sent him my work I had at the time when I first started producing and remixing. From then til now, Ive been apart of Qween Beat, and I love my Family/Team! Its just a team of extremely talented people.
Can you explain for the readers what "cunt" means in ballroom?
- In Ballroom, "cunt" is not the thing you think it is. We use "Cunt" as an adjective, describing how someone is voguing or how someone or something looks. Like, "Yes! His duck walk is cunt!" or "Girl those shoes are so cunt." I spell it "Ckunt" to take some of the harshness off of the word, and it looks CKUNT!
What's coming up this year for Divoli S'vere?
- This year I plan to get out there more so as an artist, performing, and hosting. I am working in many different genres right now from Hip-Hop/R&B to Dance, even a little bit of Dub-Step. Qween Beat will soon be a label and I do plan to release another album. I also plan to continue my free mix-tape series "Ckuntinomksz". This year is going to be the year of Qween Beat!
Download Mixtape | Free Mixtapes Powered by DatPiff.com
Who is Divoli Svere?
-Divoli S'vere is a artist in many different forms. He a character, that i created to showcase all of my many talents and arts, all while still being true to who I am as a person.
How do you describe what you do?
-Art. I love being creative anyway I can be. So everything I do from music to photos I describe as art because that basically what it is, an art form.
How did you get involved with the whole ballroom scene?
- I never really considered myself "In the scene", but I have always been into the ballroom scene since High School. I would vogue with my friends. I have always been into the music, Dance, Baltimore Club, House, and Ballroom always filled up my iPod, and CD racks. I really became apart of the scene through my music, and becoming a member of Qween Beat.
And what do you think of the ballroom scene now in 2014?
- The scene now has definitely evolved, and become more then what it used to be. If you look back at the documentaries such as "Paris Is Burning" and "How Do I Look" you will see that the scene back then really was underground. It was exclusive to the LGBT community. Now, the Ballroom scene is becoming much more mainstream, and anyone can go and enjoy the culture. Many of Ballrooms Icons and legends are in major music videos and traveling the world spreading the Ballroom culture.
How did you arrive at your own unique, style? Both in terms of production and vocally.
- I've always had a different style. Everyone says its "dark". I arrived at my style because I stick to doing what I love. In my photos and artwork, figures like Grace Jones are my inspiration. In my music, I am constantly inspired by MikeQ, Kevin Aviance, Vjuan Allure, and many other DJs and Producers. Vocally, Kevin Aviance was always a favorite of mine. He has been around for so long and inspires the Ballroom scene consistantly with his legendary track "Cunty". I took what I loved from him and made it my own. In terms of production, I am inspired by almost everything! I'm always thinking of kick patterens for a remix, or something "cunt" for the people to vogue or dance to. I try to get people to like what I like when I'm producing a track.
What is your favorite production you have been involved in?
- Any collaborations I have done with my "Father" MikeQ is my favorite. We work very well together and when its completed we always produce something great! Any collaborations done with anyone has been a favorite of mine because I love the idea of different styles and sounds clashing together, its very inspiring and I always learn from it.
How did you get involved with Qween Beat?
- I honestly wanted to be apart of Qween Beat. I emailed MikeQ and sent him my work I had at the time when I first started producing and remixing. From then til now, Ive been apart of Qween Beat, and I love my Family/Team! Its just a team of extremely talented people.
Can you explain for the readers what "cunt" means in ballroom?
- In Ballroom, "cunt" is not the thing you think it is. We use "Cunt" as an adjective, describing how someone is voguing or how someone or something looks. Like, "Yes! His duck walk is cunt!" or "Girl those shoes are so cunt." I spell it "Ckunt" to take some of the harshness off of the word, and it looks CKUNT!
What's coming up this year for Divoli S'vere?
- This year I plan to get out there more so as an artist, performing, and hosting. I am working in many different genres right now from Hip-Hop/R&B to Dance, even a little bit of Dub-Step. Qween Beat will soon be a label and I do plan to release another album. I also plan to continue my free mix-tape series "Ckuntinomksz". This year is going to be the year of Qween Beat!
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Ckuntinomksz Mixtapes
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The Anti Drug Album
https://itunes.apple.com/us/
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SoundCloud
for Singles
youtube videos coming soon
LIKE ON FACEBOOK
facebook.com/DivoliSvere
facebook.com/DivoliSvere
FOLLOW ON TWITTER
twitter.com/DivoliS'vere
AND FOLLOW THE EXTREMELY CREATIVE AND TALENTED INDIVIDUALS OF Qween Beat
"LIKE" Our FB Page: http://www.facebook.com/
"FOLLOW" Us On Twitter http://www.twitter.com/
"LISTEN" To & Download Beatz http://www.soundcloud.com/
AND FOLLOW THE EXTREMELY CREATIVE AND TALENTED INDIVIDUALS OF Qween Beat
"LIKE" Our FB Page: http://www.facebook.com/
"FOLLOW" Us On Twitter http://www.twitter.com/
"LISTEN" To & Download Beatz http://www.soundcloud.com/
Monday, 4 November 2013
Friday, 23 August 2013
The QWEEN BEAT interviews pt 2: BYRELL The GREAT
It's PART TWO of the CVNTY Qween Beat interviews special, and this time we catch up with the producer/beatmaker BYRELL THE GREAT, who may be relatively new but is making quite an impression. You should definitely check out his new mixtape "In Great We Tru$t Pt II: The Understanding" on vibedeck (which unfortunately I can embed here)
Who is BYRELLtheGREAT?
BYRELLtheGREAT is the top leading DJ in the kiki ballroom scene (getting into it only a year ago) along side his Qween Beat founder MikeQ. He is also an upcoming producer in the ballroom scene as well as doing side works in the genres of Hip-Hop, Dancehall, and Trap.
How do you describe what you do?
What I do varies. One day you'll get a track from me that is dramatic and another day you'll get something that has more of a soft and cunt feel to it. Either way, my tunes are going to make you feel it deep down inside.
How did you get involved with the whole ballroom scene?
I started off doing mixes for dance groups, cheerleading squads, drag performers, artist, and many more. In mid 2012 my gay mother asked me to DJ her ball. She knew it was something I wanted to try but never had the chance to. That day started my Ballroom Dj journey.
Earlier that year, my friend Gia said to me you should make a beat-which she gave me the concept for and all- and that day started Byrell the producer.
And what do you think of the ballroom scene now in 2013?
Nothing like what it used to be but still very similar. I think the elegance and grace of the performers are nothing like what it used to be. To me, the newer generations are definitely losing the art of it all.
Can you explain for our readers the different types of "MCing" used in ballroom, and how these are different and might have developed?
The Mc'ing definitely grows and changes with the times. If you look at Paris is Burning, the MC's were more calm, and elegant on the mic's yet shady. Today the MC's are more hype and rowdy on the mic's. This changed when the voguing got more hyper/ up tempo.
How did you arrive at your own production style?
Well coming from an under ground dance scene where theme, and mixing music, is very big to us; I believe that helped me develop my own style but still keeping the influence of original ballroom.
Who has been the biggest influence on you as a producer?
The music I love definitely! I always look to the things I love for inspiration. Also, Vjuan Allure is a big influence to me as far as making vogue beats. I think every ballroom producers can say they looked up to him because of the way he changed it all.
What is your favourite production you have been involved in?
My Vogue Workouts. When I had to set myself apart from everyone else, this was the way to do it. It's my proudest work thus far in ballroom.
Who are your favourite ballroom MCs?
Snookie Juicy Couture, the voice of the kiki scene.
How did you get involved with Qween Beat?
I had been DJ'ing balls for Twiggy Pucci and she had told MikeQ about me. As my tracks on soundcloud started building, he started to watch me and pay attention to me. And long story short here I am.
What does Qween Beat mean to you/ how would you describe it?
Qween Beat is what challenges me to be better. Coming from a group that has so many hot figures in the ballroom, I feel that I have to live up to that. MikeQ took a chance putting me in QB when he did because I can honestly say myself I thought I was horrible when he picked me as I look back. So I don't ever want to let him down, nor the QB legacy. I always strive to do better and better, and being here helps me do just that.
What does the future hold for Qween Beat?
I only see us getting bigger and better, and I think everyone can say the same.
Can you explain for the readers what "cunt" means in ballroom?
Cunt in the ballroom scene can be any person, place, or thing. If I see a hot shoe I might say "that's cunt" or I may walk in a cold building after coming from the heat and say "it feels cunt in here". Overall, it's a reflection of something good.
And finally, what exactly is a "kiki house" and how does it differ from a regular house?
Get that while you still can, and remember to follow Byrell on twitter at: @BYRELL_theGREAT
Who is BYRELLtheGREAT?
BYRELLtheGREAT is the top leading DJ in the kiki ballroom scene (getting into it only a year ago) along side his Qween Beat founder MikeQ. He is also an upcoming producer in the ballroom scene as well as doing side works in the genres of Hip-Hop, Dancehall, and Trap.
How do you describe what you do?
What I do varies. One day you'll get a track from me that is dramatic and another day you'll get something that has more of a soft and cunt feel to it. Either way, my tunes are going to make you feel it deep down inside.
How did you get involved with the whole ballroom scene?
I started off doing mixes for dance groups, cheerleading squads, drag performers, artist, and many more. In mid 2012 my gay mother asked me to DJ her ball. She knew it was something I wanted to try but never had the chance to. That day started my Ballroom Dj journey.
Earlier that year, my friend Gia said to me you should make a beat-which she gave me the concept for and all- and that day started Byrell the producer.
And what do you think of the ballroom scene now in 2013?
Nothing like what it used to be but still very similar. I think the elegance and grace of the performers are nothing like what it used to be. To me, the newer generations are definitely losing the art of it all.
Can you explain for our readers the different types of "MCing" used in ballroom, and how these are different and might have developed?
The Mc'ing definitely grows and changes with the times. If you look at Paris is Burning, the MC's were more calm, and elegant on the mic's yet shady. Today the MC's are more hype and rowdy on the mic's. This changed when the voguing got more hyper/ up tempo.
How did you arrive at your own production style?
Well coming from an under ground dance scene where theme, and mixing music, is very big to us; I believe that helped me develop my own style but still keeping the influence of original ballroom.
Who has been the biggest influence on you as a producer?
The music I love definitely! I always look to the things I love for inspiration. Also, Vjuan Allure is a big influence to me as far as making vogue beats. I think every ballroom producers can say they looked up to him because of the way he changed it all.
What is your favourite production you have been involved in?
My Vogue Workouts. When I had to set myself apart from everyone else, this was the way to do it. It's my proudest work thus far in ballroom.
Who are your favourite ballroom MCs?
Snookie Juicy Couture, the voice of the kiki scene.
How did you get involved with Qween Beat?
I had been DJ'ing balls for Twiggy Pucci and she had told MikeQ about me. As my tracks on soundcloud started building, he started to watch me and pay attention to me. And long story short here I am.
What does Qween Beat mean to you/ how would you describe it?
Qween Beat is what challenges me to be better. Coming from a group that has so many hot figures in the ballroom, I feel that I have to live up to that. MikeQ took a chance putting me in QB when he did because I can honestly say myself I thought I was horrible when he picked me as I look back. So I don't ever want to let him down, nor the QB legacy. I always strive to do better and better, and being here helps me do just that.
What does the future hold for Qween Beat?
I only see us getting bigger and better, and I think everyone can say the same.
Can you explain for the readers what "cunt" means in ballroom?
Cunt in the ballroom scene can be any person, place, or thing. If I see a hot shoe I might say "that's cunt" or I may walk in a cold building after coming from the heat and say "it feels cunt in here". Overall, it's a reflection of something good.
And finally, what exactly is a "kiki house" and how does it differ from a regular house?
As far as houses, everything is the same in the kiki scene and major scene.
The difference is in the scene, not the houses.
One scene is for the younger / newer / more fun generation
and the other is more mainstream: it's more serious and has way bigger cash prizes.
Oh, look what I fouind on Byrell's Soundcloud page:
Oh, look what I fouind on Byrell's Soundcloud page:
Get that while you still can, and remember to follow Byrell on twitter at: @BYRELL_theGREAT
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