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NEWS:
MARCH 1st, 2010 //
Leon has been on tour performing across the U.S. with the Tuaca Body Art Ball , spreading the hiphop message that 'Hiphop Lives'. Visit www.tuacabodyartball.comto catch pictures, and tour dates to see if they'll be in your city!
Also -- Leon has been tentatively scheduled to perform _ SXSW w/ upcoming artist, Karen Noseff! Details to come.
Download D&D Productions mixtape, Black Chalk Vol. 1, featuring exclusive cuts from Leon -- HERE. And visit them on myspace to hear more _ www.myspace.com/thegoodsounds
New articles, and 'Fruition' on the horizons [release date pushed back for good reason!]. Stay tuned!
FEBRUARY 11th, 2010 //
Here's the newly designed site! Check it all out, and let us know what you think!
Also, by now you've heard about 'Fruition' dropping this month! It will be available online, and by CD in limited quantity! So be sure to get yours while it's available!!
JANUARY 25th, 2010 //
New music. New tour. It's a big year already, and Leon has been putting in work. Things are coming to fruition...
Download the newest view of your 'hood, "Neighborhood" HERE!
Also, Leon has finished the tracks for D&D Productions, which will be appearing on his upcoming project. Speaking of upcoming projects, DJ Love's album has been steadily increasing it's additions. No details can be released, as this is a gift that he is excited to surprise the world with!
On deck -- KiddRae has another video masterpiece in the works -- you'll have to wait on that!
Check out Rob Viktum's, Progress 2-- one of Dallas' finest producers. As well, J Rhodes "Gloria's Sun" dropping THIS WEEK. More to report from Dallas' hiphop scene, soon... **UPDATE** Cop Gloria's Sun -- HERE.
JANUARY 1st, 2010 //
First things first -- HAPPY NEW YEAR! 2010 is going to be a HUGE year for Leon, DJ Love, ELZE, and hiphop!
Peep the NEWEST from Leon:
Download the fierce 100-bar massacre, "Dirty Money Freestyle" HERE!
Download a true display of ease x lyrical skillz, "How To Be A Radio Rapper" Vol.1 - 4 HERE!
Leon has been working hard on new music material for upcoming projects, including working w/ D&D Productions out of NJ/Philadelphia. He's completed two tracks, and is currently recording his third. Once fully produced we will drop them here!
The HD interview shot by KiddRae is on the brink of being dropped, as well as plans for a new photoshoot, that we cant let details out on. Be on the lookout for all the newest from Leon, including the completion of the BlastCityBlog, and more!
DECEMBER 5th, 2009 //
We're entering the final weeks of the year!
Leon has has a NEW track up, "Pay For It" that was produced by him in 2007 w/ his friend, producer Capital P. It features a sample from Black Eyed Peas "Weekend", w/ a purposely placed hiccup in the beat to give it a different sound. The verses were just placed on the track just recently! Peep it!
The HD interview is almost ready, and Leon has been asked to be featured on some upcoming tracks from some great, new artists!
Also, DJ Love's album drops early next year -- so we'll have more soon on the release dates and ELZE!
NOVEMBER 17th, 2009 //
Leon just completed a photoshoot x interview w/ KiddRae! Peep the new pics and be on the lookout for the HD video interview at: www.kiddrae254.com/wordpressand on here, of course!
Leon is now 1/2 done recording his EP! Watch out!
Lastly, we're still collecting submittals for the BLASTCITY blog! If you wanna put somebody on blast in a funny, respectful, or serious way, just holla at the email on the 'contacts' page!
NOVEMBER 9th, 2009 //
The 'BLASTCITY' blog is almost complete. You will be able to click the blog link and get all the truths and opinions of those in the life of Leon "The Professional" McKenzie! Secrets, drama, things some of you dont know, need to know, and a whole lot of nothing really -- but, sure to entertain! See twitter: #blastcity, for an idea of how the gang gets down! Or submit your own public/anonymous blasts!
...just wanted to add that this idea is spawned off of my friends on Twitter, so i want to be sure that they get full credit for all of it! --Leon.
NOVEMBER 2nd, 2009 //
Leon is still hard at work w/ his EP, and is about 1/3 of the way completed. He's since re-linked w/ producer, Tony Battle and has been working creatively on new sounds! As well, he has been networking w/ more industry heads in the game, learning and growing. We'll keep you updated!
On another note -- please pray for Calidad Entertainment's, International Stro. He has been ailing and in ICU for over a week due health complications, so Leon, ELZE, DJ AV, and the whole Dallas hiphop community is praying for, and has faith in, your speedy recovery! Muchlove, 'Stro...
OCTOBER 18th, 2009 //
www.get2knowpro.com just got updated w/ an all new interface, homepage featuring ELZE, and much more aesthetic cleanliness! We'll be updating the site more frequently in this news section, as well as the other sections, so be sure to check back! Leon is still plugging away at his EP, and ELZE has recorded two tracks and is in the lab for the third. Along w/ some other secret updates (!!), it's been a great couple of weeks!
OCTOBER 9th, 2009 //
Wish Leon a happy birthday! Today, is his 27th..!
OCTOBER 1st, 2009 //
Leon has been working steadily on his EP which will have a majority of production from DJ Love, and a few other walk-on producers who have decided to get involved w/ the project! ShyGuy and Darkness, are two such producers -- both from Dallas, w/ some serious skillz on production. Look for samples of new tracks -- even a track produced by Leon, himself!
ELZE is still in the lab, culminating more hot tracks for your consumption. Most recently, L Biasca, Luxi The Official, Leon, and Love, have been going through beats, and planning for their debut album and complete show. There have been a few minor set-backs (economy, zombies, bananas on the sidewalk, etc), but the team is back at it! Catch monthly shows, the last Monday of every month _ Slip Inn!
SEPTEMBER 21st, 2009 //
Leon "The Professional" has been working with DJ Love for years now, and is featured on the track, "It's Hot!" from DJ Love's upcoming album 'Waiting on a Revolution', slated to drop this summer. The album also features: Geechie Suede from Camp Lo, Special Ed, InfoRed, and of course, The ELZE. We'll be catching up w/ the renaissance man/musician in the next following weeks! In the meantime, visit:
www.myspace.com/djlove -- to hear the latest hiphop and funky breaks productions!
www.stellarmusic.com -- to learn about his label, and things to come!
Leon has been working with DJ AV and International Stro on some key moves in Dallas, and beyond. Also, collaborations w/ recording artist, Aidan, on new tracks. The two artists have created some great work, and have some more in store for you!
BIOGRAPHY:
Leon McKenzie, aka "The Professional", grew citywide respected thru the art of being hiphop to the core. He was born and raised in the capital of Canada, Ottawa -- where the surprisingly urban city helped fuel his passion for hiphop culture thru a mainly east coast hiphop influence. Leon, along with his Jamaican-native family moved to Dallas TX - a major city with an abundance of entertainment opportunities, and music influences. Although different from his formula, it spurred new growth in an already seasoned hiphopper.As an already established bboy and professional dancer, Leon's lyrical presence had yet to be fully manifested. He studied his greatest musical influences, and continued writing rhymes, songs and verses -- something he had been doing since the age of 14. He ciphered, battled, won, lost, and most importantly, learned how to continue increasing his skills. Thru the evolution of style and skill brought on by club experiences, relationships, competition, positive, negative, and the like - he met one grounding force in his life, DJ Love. Together, with their similar views on hiphop music and culture, started building a movement - The NovaLabProject [ www.novalabproject.com ].Leon's cultural background, hiphop upbringing, and chosen friends and environment, gave him the perfect foundation to manifest his lyrical artistry. Continuing with life's destined plan, he met influential Dallas artists and nationally respected peformers - which aided in growing new phases of life and experience to his musical platform. Leon learned business strategies by maintaining his responsibilites as a white collar worker - with a corporate job during the day, and manifesting his talents at night. He gained show and model experience thru working with production companies outside of his daily work responsibilities. Leon became a stable in Dallas' hiphop community and has established himself thru his dancing, solo projects with DJ Love, and Tony 'ToneDef' Battle, as well with his group ELZE. Leon is the definition of hiphop culture, with a well-rounded knowledge of the industries, an invincible style - whether dancing or on the mic, lyrical skill, and the ability to effectively change hiphop music forever...
Leon McKenzie, aka "The Professional", grew citywide respected thru the art of being hiphop to the core. He was born and raised in the capital of Canada, Ottawa -- where the surprisingly urban city helped fuel his passion for hiphop culture thru a mainly east coast hiphop influence. Leon, along with his Jamaican-native family moved to Dallas TX - a major city with an abundance of entertainment opportunities, and music influences. Although different from his formula, it spurred new growth in an already seasoned hiphopper.
As an already established bboy and professional dancer, Leon's lyrical presence had yet to be fully manifested. He studied his greatest musical influences, and continued writing rhymes, songs and verses -- something he had been doing since the age of 14. He ciphered, battled, won, lost, and most importantly, learned how to continue increasing his skills. Thru the evolution of style and skill brought on by club experiences, relationships, competition, positive, negative, and the like - he met one grounding force in his life, DJ Love. Together, with their similar views on hiphop music and culture, started building a movement - The NovaLabProject
[ www.novalabproject.com ].
Leon's cultural background, hiphop upbringing, and chosen friends and environment, gave him the perfect foundation to manifest his lyrical artistry. Continuing with life's destined plan, he met influential Dallas artists and nationally respected peformers - which aided in growing new phases of life and experience to his musical platform. Leon learned business strategies by maintaining his responsibilites as a white collar worker - with a corporate job during the day, and manifesting his talents at night. He gained show and model experience thru working with production companies outside of his daily work responsibilities. Leon became a stable in Dallas' hiphop community and has established himself thru his dancing, solo projects with DJ Love, and Tony 'ToneDef' Battle, as well with his group ELZE. Leon is the definition of hiphop culture, with a well-rounded knowledge of the industries, an invincible style - whether dancing or on the mic, lyrical skill, and the ability to effectively change hiphop music forever...
INFLUENCES:
Foremost, pain. Experience comes from pain, in most cases. It comes from struggle, fight, pressure, stress in a bevy of situations. Mostly, relationships - family, friends, those you let into your life, those you filter out of it, and those that God takes away. I've been blessed to feel the absoutes of these situations, and to be able to express them thru my songs and rhymes.In the culture of hiphop itself, there are many influences: DJ's, like my very own, DJ Love - and others like: ZTrip, DJ P, QBert, Revolution, WhooKid, Craze, MixmasterMike, Shadow, The Executioners, Lean Rock, SkemeRichards, and many more. Producers like DJ Premier, LargePro, PeteRock, Prefuse73, JakeOne, JustBlaze, MarkRonson, RZA, Dilla, and Madlib. Most recently, creative producers like NoID and FlyingLotus are starting to emerge as amazing talents.Beatboxers like Rahzel, Roxorloops, Scratch, and Kenny Muhammad help expand my mind for creativity and talent with their incredible use of their mind, lungs and mouths. Grafitti artists like my very close homie, MinusWon, and even back to the greats like Cope2 and Skeme. For my heart - my bboy core. The bboys are what helped shape my life, as well as my understanding of the culture as a whole. Bboys like: KenSwift, Abstrak, Machine, Lego, Reveal, Kevo, Pierre, KidDavid, Born, Luigi, ATA, Focus, and my Canadian and Texas bboys that I'm close to. They've shaped my essence and my messages, allowing my style to embody realness and rawness.Lastly, it's the emcees that i've been blessed to hear thru my soundpiece, that has allowed me to create a style specifically of Leon "The Professional". Cats like: Rakim, Nas, MosDef, Canibus, MastaAce, LargeProfessor, KRSOne, BigDaddyKane, VinniePaz, SeanPrice, MFDoom, GhostFaceKillah, Trife, OutKast, LittleBrother, Blu, PacDiv, SlaughterHouse, BrotherAli and many more - from SMACK dvds, to underground lyrical assassins, to commercial grade goodness - it's all in me.
Foremost, pain. Experience comes from pain, in most cases. It comes from struggle, fight, pressure, stress in a bevy of situations. Mostly, relationships - family, friends, those you let into your life, those you filter out of it, and those that God takes away. I've been blessed to feel the absoutes of these situations, and to be able to express them thru my songs and rhymes.
In the culture of hiphop itself, there are many influences:
DJ's, like my very own, DJ Love - and others like: ZTrip, DJ P, QBert, Revolution, WhooKid, Craze, MixmasterMike, Shadow, The Executioners, Lean Rock, SkemeRichards, and many more. Producers like DJ Premier, LargePro, PeteRock, Prefuse73, JakeOne, JustBlaze, MarkRonson, RZA, Dilla, and Madlib. Most recently, creative producers like NoID and FlyingLotus are starting to emerge as amazing talents.
Beatboxers like Rahzel, Roxorloops, Scratch, and Kenny Muhammad help expand my mind for creativity and talent with their incredible use of their mind, lungs and mouths. Grafitti artists like my very close homie, MinusWon, and even back to the greats like Cope2 and Skeme.
For my heart - my bboy core. The bboys are what helped shape my life, as well as my understanding of the culture as a whole. Bboys like: KenSwift, Abstrak, Machine, Lego, Reveal, Kevo, Pierre, KidDavid, Born, Luigi, ATA, Focus, and my Canadian and Texas bboys that I'm close to. They've shaped my essence and my messages, allowing my style to embody realness and rawness.
Lastly, it's the emcees that i've been blessed to hear thru my soundpiece, that has allowed me to create a style specifically of Leon "The Professional". Cats like: Rakim, Nas, MosDef, Canibus, MastaAce, LargeProfessor, KRSOne, BigDaddyKane, VinniePaz, SeanPrice, MFDoom, GhostFaceKillah, Trife, OutKast, LittleBrother, Blu, PacDiv, SlaughterHouse, BrotherAli and many more - from SMACK dvds, to underground lyrical assassins, to commercial grade goodness - it's all in me.
MUSICxMIXTAPES:
THE GET2KNOWPRO MIXTAPEThe first mixtape created, this features hiphop 'bangers' from Leon and clips from his verses w/ ELZE. Also, the introduction of WPRO Radio's, W.P. Funk, and a slew of impressive lyrics over some of hiphop's hottest, and slept on, beats.Tracklist:1. THE PRO [TON] x LargeProfessor "The Hardest"2. GET2KNOWPRO Interview v.1 x WPFunk for WPRO3. ASHER-NEM x DJ Cannon "Cannon"4. A PROFESSIONAL DISS x WuTangClan "Triumph"5. SWAGGA-LAGGA x PeteRock "True Master"6. CHASE MY TALE x J Dilla "Geek Down"7. GET2KNOWPRO Intervew v.2 x WPFunk for WPRO8. IRREVERSIBLE RHYME CONTROL x Common "Universal Mind Control"9. SON SHINE x MadLib10. SNIPPETS FROM MIXTAPES - JUDO CHOP prod. by Tonedeff + Leon - IN THIS TOWN prod. by Tonedeff - SURVIVAL FLOW x PeteRock "Been A Long Time"11. GET2KNOWPRO Interview v.3 x WPFunk for WPRO12. RELATIONSHIP RECYCLE x SlumVillage "Players"13. HE SAY/SHE SAY x Hitek "Music is for Life"14. GET2KNOWPRO Interview v.4 x WPFunk for WPRO15. JUST WAIT x Prefuse73 16. HIPHOP CAMPAIGN x RonBrowz "Pop Champagne"17. SO SICKENING x Cool Kidz "Cooler Than"18. GET2KNOWPRO Interview v.5 x WPFunk for WPRO19. SWAGGASAURUS x prod by Tonedef + Leon20. THIS IS MY SONG FOR YOU x Hitek "Tony Guitar Wilson"
THE GET2KNOWPRO MIXTAPE
The first mixtape created, this features hiphop 'bangers' from Leon and clips from his verses w/ ELZE. Also, the introduction of WPRO Radio's, W.P. Funk, and a slew of impressive lyrics over some of hiphop's hottest, and slept on, beats.
Tracklist:
1. THE PRO [TON] x LargeProfessor "The Hardest"
2. GET2KNOWPRO Interview v.1 x WPFunk for WPRO
3. ASHER-NEM x DJ Cannon "Cannon"
4. A PROFESSIONAL DISS x WuTangClan "Triumph"
5. SWAGGA-LAGGA x PeteRock "True Master"
6. CHASE MY TALE x J Dilla "Geek Down"
7. GET2KNOWPRO Intervew v.2 x WPFunk for WPRO
8. IRREVERSIBLE RHYME CONTROL x Common
"Universal Mind Control"
9. SON SHINE x MadLib
10. SNIPPETS FROM MIXTAPES
- JUDO CHOP prod. by Tonedeff + Leon
- IN THIS TOWN prod. by Tonedeff
- SURVIVAL FLOW x PeteRock "Been A Long Time"
11. GET2KNOWPRO Interview v.3 x WPFunk for WPRO
12. RELATIONSHIP RECYCLE x SlumVillage "Players"
13. HE SAY/SHE SAY x Hitek "Music is for Life"
14. GET2KNOWPRO Interview v.4 x WPFunk for WPRO
15. JUST WAIT x Prefuse73
16. HIPHOP CAMPAIGN x RonBrowz "Pop Champagne"
17. SO SICKENING x Cool Kidz "Cooler Than"
18. GET2KNOWPRO Interview v.5 x WPFunk for WPRO
19. SWAGGASAURUS x prod by Tonedef + Leon
20. THIS IS MY SONG FOR YOU x Hitek "Tony Guitar
Wilson"
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TEN FRE$H TRACKZThese are considered 'leftovers', but carry some serious heat. Ten tracks that are sure additions to anyone's hiphop collection.1. "Who YOUUU?" x QTip "Let's Move" 2. "Finding That New" x JayZ "Dead Presidents"3. "Seriously Joking" x Bucketheads "Come and Be Gone"4. "Cosign" x Pharrell "Mr. Me Too"5. "GiggaDolla" Freestyle v.16. "FreshProphetz" Freestyle v.27. "Call Pro" x Savage "Swing"8. "Waiting on the Windmill" x TheU.N. "Cake"9. "So Suite" f/ L Biasca x LargeProfessor "Hiphop"10. "A Bird Named Truth..." x Madlib "Spanish Bells"
TEN FRE$H TRACKZ
These are considered 'leftovers', but carry some serious heat. Ten tracks that are sure additions to anyone's hiphop collection.
1. "Who YOUUU?" x QTip "Let's Move"
2. "Finding That New" x JayZ "Dead Presidents"
3. "Seriously Joking" x Bucketheads "Come and
Be Gone"
4. "Cosign" x Pharrell "Mr. Me Too"
5. "GiggaDolla" Freestyle v.1
6. "FreshProphetz" Freestyle v.2
7. "Call Pro" x Savage "Swing"
8. "Waiting on the Windmill" x TheU.N. "Cake"
9. "So Suite" f/ L Biasca x LargeProfessor
"Hiphop"
10. "A Bird Named Truth..." x Madlib "Spanish
Bells"
LINKZ:
[ WWW.MYSPACE.COM/GET2KNOWPRO][ WWW.MYSPACE.COM/ELZEIZIT ][ WWW.STELLARMUSIC.COM ][ WWW.NOVALABPROJECT.COM ][ WWW.AIRRECORDINGS.COM][ KIDDRAE254.COM/WORDPRESS ][ WWW.CHRISTOPHERWHITTEN.COM ][ WWW.SYNTHESISPHOTOS.COM ][ CALIDADENTERTAINMENT.BLOGSPOT.COM ][ WWW.PICNICTYME.COM ][ WWW.LONGGREENMUSIC.COM][ WWW.KARMALOOP.COM ][ WWW.GOTOCENTRE.COM ][ WWW.KIXPO.COM][ WWW.FRESHERTHAN.COM][ WWW.FURFACEBOY.COM ][ WWW.PUTTINGPEOPLEONGAME.COM ][ WWW.GRPFLY.COM ][ INDIEBYCHOICE.BLOGSPOT.COM ][ WWW.MEGAROYALRECORDS.COM ][ WWW.SNEAKERMANIAC.COM ]
[ WWW.MYSPACE.COM/GET2KNOWPRO]
[ WWW.MYSPACE.COM/ELZEIZIT ]
[ WWW.STELLARMUSIC.COM ]
[ WWW.NOVALABPROJECT.COM ]
[ WWW.AIRRECORDINGS.COM]
[ KIDDRAE254.COM/WORDPRESS ]
[ WWW.CHRISTOPHERWHITTEN.COM ]
[ WWW.SYNTHESISPHOTOS.COM ]
[ CALIDADENTERTAINMENT.BLOGSPOT.COM ]
[ WWW.PICNICTYME.COM ]
[ WWW.LONGGREENMUSIC.COM]
[ WWW.KARMALOOP.COM ]
[ WWW.GOTOCENTRE.COM ]
[ WWW.KIXPO.COM]
[ WWW.FRESHERTHAN.COM]
[ WWW.FURFACEBOY.COM ]
[ WWW.PUTTINGPEOPLEONGAME.COM ]
[ WWW.GRPFLY.COM ]
[ INDIEBYCHOICE.BLOGSPOT.COM ]
[ WWW.MEGAROYALRECORDS.COM ]
[ WWW.SNEAKERMANIAC.COM ]
BOOKINGZ:
FOR BOOKING: LEON
FOR BOOKING: ELZE
Leon "ThePro"phone: 214.690.2403email: leonthepro5_gmail.com
Leon "ThePro"
phone: 214.690.2403
email: leonthepro5_gmail.com
Librado Biascaphone: 214.908.3444email: andresrodoni_yahoo.com
Librado Biasca
phone: 214.908.3444
email: andresrodoni_yahoo.com
...email directly using the below email box!
PHOTOZ:
Leon has worked with several production companies and photographers in Dallas, and even was part of a successful project with Stewart Cohen Pictures that won a Lucie Award [ see link below ]. A veteran in front of the lens he currently is working with Christopher Whitten Photography, KiddRae on conceptual design and shoot projects.
KIDDRAE254.COM
THE LUCIE AWARDS CHRISTOPHERWHITTEN.COM
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HIPHOP PRESENTS A NOVALAB PROJECT PRODUCTION IN ASSOCIATION WITH STELLAR MUSICLEON THE PROFESSIONAL DJ LOVE LUXI THE OFFICIAL AND LIBRADO BIASCACREATED BY THE FOUR ELEMENTS COSTUME BY DONTCHUWANNAKNOWMUSIC BY ELZE EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS LEON MCKENZIE FRANK MCCRIGHT SHERILYN JONES AND ANDRES RODONI PRODUCED BY DJ LOVE
HIPHOP PRESENTS A NOVALAB PROJECT PRODUCTION
IN ASSOCIATION WITH STELLAR MUSIC
LEON THE PROFESSIONAL DJ LOVE LUXI THE OFFICIAL AND LIBRADO BIASCA
CREATED BY THE FOUR ELEMENTS COSTUME BY DONTCHUWANNAKNOW
MUSIC BY ELZE EXECUTIVE PRODUCERS LEON MCKENZIE FRANK MCCRIGHT SHERILYN JONES
AND ANDRES RODONI PRODUCED BY DJ LOVE
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DOWNLOADZ:
The latest music from Leon "The Professional" and ELZE is available here! Note: The ' ** ' identifies an originally produced beat from the producer named.
"How To Be A Radio Rapper" Vol. 1 - 4. [ download ]
"Dirty Money Free" original from Dirty Money f/ P Diddy "Angels".[ download ]
"Neighborhood" original from JakeOne "Big Homie Style". [ download ]
** "Nawphy" produced by Bastrix. [ download ]
FRUITIONThis project is the culmination of somewhat 'unfinished' originals, as well as mixtape material. Add in the hilarious skits, and entertaining lyrics you've grown accustomed to, and you have 'Fruition'.Tracklist:1. Dreaming prod. by D&D Productions2. Pay For It feat. Luxi prod. by LeonThePro x Capital P3. Neighborhood 4. Skit WP Funk5. How To Be A Radio Rapper Vol.16. Nawphy prod. by Bastrix7. Beat 'Em prod. by Darkness8. How To Be a Radio Rapper Vol. 29. Skit WP Funk10. Dirty Money Free11. Bitches Be Crazy prod. by DJ Love12. Caught Up In A Situation prod. by DJ Love13. Skit WP Funk14. How To Be A Radio Rapper Vol. 315. Spell prod. by D&D Productions16. HowTo Be A Radio Rapper Vol. 417. Escape W/ Me feat. Jabee18. Gone prod. by D&D Productions
FRUITION
This project is the culmination of somewhat 'unfinished' originals, as well as mixtape material. Add in the hilarious skits, and entertaining lyrics you've grown accustomed to, and you have 'Fruition'.
1. Dreaming prod. by D&D Productions
2. Pay For It feat. Luxi prod. by LeonThePro x Capital P
3. Neighborhood
4. Skit WP Funk
5. How To Be A Radio Rapper Vol.1
6. Nawphy prod. by Bastrix
7. Beat 'Em prod. by Darkness
8. How To Be a Radio Rapper Vol. 2
9. Skit WP Funk
10. Dirty Money Free
11. Bitches Be Crazy prod. by DJ Love
12. Caught Up In A Situation prod. by DJ Love
13. Skit WP Funk
14. How To Be A Radio Rapper Vol. 3
15. Spell prod. by D&D Productions
16. HowTo Be A Radio Rapper Vol. 4
17. Escape W/ Me feat. Jabee
18. Gone prod. by D&D Productions
CENTRE
The Clipse at Centre's in-store meet x greet event for their Play Clothing brand.
Centre is one of the premier custom sneaker and gear shops in Dallas. They sell brands that hiphop heads know about, people are drawn to, and haters envy. Their selection and kickass location in Mockingbird Station makes this store one of the best spots to stop by on a Saturday afternoon. How do we know? We stop by there almost every Saturday to take in the fresh gear and get some quality life guidance from the brainiacs who run the store - Phillip, Hance, and their bboy/salesman on the come-up, Aldrin. Here's the latest from the crew on the store, AllStar Weekend, and more!What's the newest of the new in Centre? What gear are y'all hype about?Centre: Play. No particular reason for that response... [laughs]G2KP: What do y'all got cookin' for All Star Weekend? Centre: Basically, we wanted to do something memorable for the weekend seeing as there is going to be a lot of energy focusing in on Dallas. And to do that, we have rented the empty space next to our shop and are turning it into something of an event space and temporary store. In addition to working with some select brands, we are going to produce a few hopefully memorable events. What looks to be the main event is going to come on Saturday afternoon at 3pm in the form of an unofficial dunk contest. What do you guys sell at Centre? Centre: We sell brands that we feel have a unique fashion and style. Here are a few: Clae, Supra,10Deep, Mishka, Crooks x Castle, Krew, G-Shock, and much more. For the ladies we have JoyRich, Roberta Oaks, and local brands like our own custom Centre T's, Matrimoney and FurFaceBoy. But, it's best to check out our site, or come by to get a feel for the selection. Definitely some top quality threads. When was the last time you saw Leon The Pro? Give us your opinion on his music/style/etc.Centre: Leon? That dude... That dude is... [looks around to see if anybody is watching] crazy. Him and his girl come in all the time and bug the hell out of us. We're scared. For our lives. Please -- help us. [laughs] We heard Phillip once wrestled a giant flock of emu for a pair of the new Supra Muska Skytop 2's -- and you got it all on film. Is there truth to this? When can we see that footage?Centre: We plead the fif. F-I-F! This interview is OVER!Centre5331 E Mockingbird Lane Suite 105 Dallas, TX 75206 877.799.0844Hours:12.00 - 20.00 M-Th 12.00 - 20.30 F-Sa 12.00 - 18.00 Su
Centre is one of the premier custom sneaker and gear shops in Dallas. They sell brands that hiphop heads know about, people are drawn to, and haters envy. Their selection and kickass location in Mockingbird Station makes this store one of the best spots to stop by on a Saturday afternoon. How do we know? We stop by there almost every Saturday to take in the fresh gear and get some quality life guidance from the brainiacs who run the store - Phillip, Hance, and their bboy/salesman on the come-up, Aldrin. Here's the latest from the crew on the store, AllStar Weekend, and more!
What's the newest of the new in Centre? What gear are y'all hype about?
Centre: Play. No particular reason for that response... [laughs]
G2KP: What do y'all got cookin' for All Star Weekend?
Centre: Basically, we wanted to do something memorable for the weekend seeing as there is going to be a lot of energy focusing in on Dallas. And to do that, we have rented the empty space next to our shop and are turning it into something of an event space and temporary store. In addition to working with some select brands, we are going to produce a few hopefully memorable events. What looks to be the main event is going to come on Saturday afternoon at 3pm in the form of an unofficial dunk contest.
What do you guys sell at Centre?
Centre: We sell brands that we feel have a unique fashion and style. Here are a few: Clae, Supra,10Deep, Mishka, Crooks x Castle, Krew, G-Shock, and much more. For the ladies we have JoyRich, Roberta Oaks, and local brands like our own custom Centre T's, Matrimoney and FurFaceBoy. But, it's best to check out our site, or come by to get a feel for the selection. Definitely some top quality threads.
When was the last time you saw Leon The Pro? Give us your opinion on his music/style/etc.
Centre: Leon? That dude... That dude is... [looks around to see if anybody is watching] crazy. Him and his girl come in all the time and bug the hell out of us. We're scared. For our lives. Please -- help us. [laughs]
We heard Phillip once wrestled a giant flock of emu for a pair of the new Supra Muska Skytop 2's -- and you got it all on film. Is there truth to this? When can we see that footage?
Centre: We plead the fif. F-I-F! This interview is OVER!
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Leon The Professional's, 'Fruition' drops in March.
Fruition is the second major project that Leon has embarked on musically. It's full of the quality lyrics you would expect from 'The Professional', great beats -- although not fully produced all the way out -- mixtape material, and funny skits that are sure to entertain passionate hiphop fans and even the casual music fan. We sat down with Leon and asked him a few questions about the upcoming release of the project, and how this all came to 'fruition'.G2KP: Where did you get the title for the project?Leon: I started this project back in August/September of 2009, and I was working mainly to create an EP by February 2010. I had some great producers down w/ it, that provided great beats -- but, I dont know if you know this... creating an EP is a LONG process [laughs], so I wanted to provide something by the scheduled date that would show my progress as an emcee, as well as give people a taste of what's to come. The word 'fruition' best described that.G2KP: Who did you work with for this project?Leon: The project started w/ beats from DJ Love, I also got in contact w/ ShyGuy, Darkness, and D&D Productions out of NJ. The beats these cats provided were off the hook. Some didnt make it on here, and have been delegated to a future project that I'm hype about (!), but I included some special joints from DJ Love and D&D. I also worked w/ Marco Nelor, an amazing artist for the cover art, as well as my main crew, ELZE, KiddRae, my girlfriend, and others. G2KP: What are your favorite tracks?Leon: All of them! [laughs] I really have a spot for 'Neighborhood' because I'm not grimey, but I feel it gets the visual of not just a rough 'hood, but just an urban, everyday one across to the listener. Also, the 'Dirty Money Free' and most of all, 'Caught Up In A Situation' -- I think that track just has mad character and energy, and DJ Love made a nasty dope beat for it. G2KP: What can people expect from the project?Leon: Good hiphop music! Dallas hasnt really made the imprint in the rap/hiphop music industry yet as a place that creates conscious, lyical hiphop music -- so this is my representation. People should expect strong lyrics, metaphors, dope beats, and an overall energy of progression. That this is not the final cut, but for it being in the process, it's dope as sh*t and a lot of fun to listen to.
Fruition is the second major project that Leon has embarked on musically. It's full of the quality lyrics you would expect from 'The Professional', great beats -- although not fully produced all the way out -- mixtape material, and funny skits that are sure to entertain passionate hiphop fans and even the casual music fan. We sat down with Leon and asked him a few questions about the upcoming release of the project, and how this all came to 'fruition'.
G2KP: Where did you get the title for the project?
Leon: I started this project back in August/September of 2009, and I was working mainly to create an EP by February 2010. I had some great producers down w/ it, that provided great beats -- but, I dont know if you know this... creating an EP is a LONG process [laughs], so I wanted to provide something by the scheduled date that would show my progress as an emcee, as well as give people a taste of what's to come. The word 'fruition' best described that.
G2KP: Who did you work with for this project?
Leon: The project started w/ beats from DJ Love, I also got in contact w/ ShyGuy, Darkness, and D&D Productions out of NJ. The beats these cats provided were off the hook. Some didnt make it on here, and have been delegated to a future project that I'm hype about (!), but I included some special joints from DJ Love and D&D. I also worked w/ Marco Nelor, an amazing artist for the cover art, as well as my main crew, ELZE, KiddRae, my girlfriend, and others.
G2KP: What are your favorite tracks?
Leon: All of them! [laughs] I really have a spot for 'Neighborhood' because I'm not grimey, but I feel it gets the visual of not just a rough 'hood, but just an urban, everyday one across to the listener. Also, the 'Dirty Money Free' and most of all, 'Caught Up In A Situation' -- I think that track just has mad character and energy, and DJ Love made a nasty dope beat for it.
G2KP: What can people expect from the project?
Leon: Good hiphop music! Dallas hasnt really made the imprint in the rap/hiphop music industry yet as a place that creates conscious, lyical hiphop music -- so this is my representation. People should expect strong lyrics, metaphors, dope beats, and an overall energy of progression. That this is not the final cut, but for it being in the process, it's dope as sh*t and a lot of fun to listen to.
DRAKE/LEON?
Drake: The man who "...did it without a deal."
Leon: The man... umm... that's it. "The man."
We asked Leon about the possibility of linking up with one of the industry's hottest rappers right now, Drake. Both reigning from the 'Great White North', and holding a lot of fam up there. Both are light skinned, which could mean they're related (?), and like we mentioned -- they're both from Canada, so I mean there's what... like 12 people that live up there..? The question that we all want answered is here!G2KP: So, Leon -- this possible collaboration with Drake -- is it fact?Leon: No! Sh*t, not even close..!!! and why is it that because we're both from Canada people think I should know him? Canada is HUGE -- it's bigger than the U.S.!! I mean... but anyways, if that dude hops on the site -- holla at me! [laughs]And there you have it -- going to show that 95% of the time rumors are pretty much lies all the time. Leon is currently on tour, and be sure to check out his music!GET2KNOWPRO.COM
We asked Leon about the possibility of linking up with one of the industry's hottest rappers right now, Drake. Both reigning from the 'Great White North', and holding a lot of fam up there. Both are light skinned, which could mean they're related (?), and like we mentioned -- they're both from Canada, so I mean there's what... like 12 people that live up there..? The question that we all want answered is here!
G2KP: So, Leon -- this possible collaboration with Drake -- is it fact?
Leon: No! Sh*t, not even close..!!! and why is it that because we're both from Canada people think I should know him? Canada is HUGE -- it's bigger than the U.S.!! I mean... but anyways, if that dude hops on the site -- holla at me! [laughs]
And there you have it -- going to show that 95% of the time rumors are pretty much lies all the time. Leon is currently on tour, and be sure to check out his music!
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