New Mixtape Feature: DJ Illmatic and DJ Wats NFL Preseason Kickoff Volume 2 Hosted By Darren McFadden

And another 1!! Check out Starr Nyce's "Hella Nyce" track featured on DJ Illmatic and DJ Wats NFL Preseason Kickoff Volume 2 Hosted By Darren McFadden. LISTEN//DOWNLOAD HERE!!

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Starr Nyce Mixtape Feature: DJ Ron G "The Operator" (Mixtape)

Check out my latest mixtape feature on DJ Ron G's "The Operator" (Mixtape). Starr Nyce "Laugh Now, Cry Later"(Produced By Dj Terrorkane) Track # 13.

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NEW MUSIC VIDEO: Skotch Davis "Exibit Me"

This is the latest vid from my dude Skotch Davis "Exibit Me" Directed by The ICU Lab. The visuals are dope! This looks like some movie shyt...

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NEW MUSIC VIDEO: Trife Mumbles "Trife Says Nothing"

Check it out yall, we're keeping the ball rolling over here at Cat's E.Y.E. Inc. Here's the official video for Cat's E.Y.E. recording artist Trife Mumbles "Trife Says Nothing" directed by W. Feagins Jr. for High Impact Designs. Push The Button...

Usually I Don't Do This, But Uhhhh... NEW MUSIC VIDEO: Mickey Factz - Paradise

I ran across this jont on the net the other night when I was up on that #ZombieStatus... Check it out, dope shyt like THIS pushes me to get that much better...Push The Button

Mickey Factz - Paradise (Prod. By Precize)

AnCor & Co. Interview w/ Starr Nyce

anCor: What is your name, and where are you from?
Starr Nyce: Starr Nyce is the name I go by, born and raised in Lynchburg, VA but I currently reside in Atlanta.

anCor: How did you get the name “Starr Nyce”?
Starr Nyce: Just wanted to come up with something different that I wouldn’t have to worry about changing because of copy writes issues or whatever. So it’s “Starr” because I shine and I shine because I’m “Nyce”.

anCor: Is your family supportive of you being in the music industry?
Starr Nyce: Well my mother is an artist herself, she sings and acts so she knows the ups and downs of being an artist and has always been very supportive. My wife is supportive as well; she picked up and moved to ATL with me. But being that she isn’t an artist sometimes she doesn’t understand why I can’t turn my creativity off. (Laughs) So the support varies from person to person as far as how they show support…

anCor: Who do you believe is the hottest mainstream rap artist out right now, and why?
Starr Nyce: Kind of hard to just name one but I’m really digging Curren$y, Wiz Khalifa, Drake, Rick Ross and J. Cole right now. Oh and Starr Nyce is pretty dope too! (Laughs)

anCor: What do you feel the rap industry is missing right now?
Starr Nyce: Honesty, bottom line. That’s what music was initially founded on. People get so caught up in the way things sound, but they forget that great music is defined on how it makes you feel and your ability to relate.

anCor: Do you believe that Atlanta, GA is a great place to be if you are trying to grow in the music industry?
Starr Nyce: Yes definitely! I’ve learned so much about planning and things like that being here in Atlanta. I’ve seen people like B.o.B go from rocking the same showcases and venues; as I have to turning that fan base into a foundation for a movement. He had the number one song in the country with “Nothing On You”. Just like, the day after I moved here, I went to Lenox Mall and this guy came up to me with a CD and Walk Man trying to sell his CD. A year later or so later he was on my T.V. It was V.I.C. the cat who had that “Get Silly” record. So being here just lets me know that my dreams are in reach, I just have to apply myself and never let up!

anCor: What challenges do you face being an indie artist?
Starr Nyce: Everything is do it yourself; Everything we do is funded by Cat’s E.ntertainment Y.ou E.nvy. The saying it takes money to make money has never been so true! When you’re an artist you gotta come out of pocket for everything. I tell people all the time, if you want to make money and make money now. Fuck rapping; you have to supply people with a service. We flood the net and the streets with CD’s all the time, but people don’t understand work it takes to get that CD into their hands. You have to pay engineers to record, photographers for your pictures, graphic artists to make your covers, duplication companies to press them up, and in some cases DJ’s to break the records. That could easily cost you anywhere from $1,000 to $20,000. All of those services you go to them for their services and you paid for it. But everybody wants to rap?? (Laughs) It’s crazy; I do it because it’s what I love to do.

anCor: Do you use the same producer for all your projects?
Starr Nyce: Well DJ Terrorkane is the In-House Producer over here at Cat’s E.Y.E. Inc. and he has handled the bulk of my catalog. We just click when it comes to the music. But I do experiment with different producers from all over. I was a featured artist on my dude P.R’s “Pre-Heated Mixtape” hosted by Statik Selektah and P.R is form Sidney Australia. I’ve also worked with Big Fruit who did Cadillac Don & J Money’s “Peanut Butter & Jelly” and Bobby Valentino’s “Beep”. But we have a lot of talented producers in Va as well Earl B, Lakim, Dj Noyz, Charach, Terrorkane, Melodic, Mickie Beats, and Don Suave just to name a few.

anCor: You have completed three albums correct? Which album was your favorite and why?
Starr Nyce: I would have to say the first one which is “The One” because Terrorkane did most of the tracks so it all meshes together well as it goes from song to song. Just the overall feel of the album is hard it capture again. That’s not to say I’m not still making dope music (laughs) but that project was special. Google it the people can purchase it on CDBaby.com

anCor: Any upcoming events?
Starr Nyce: Nah no events as of yet, I’ve just been trying to get my songs in order for when I start hitting the stage hard again but Cat’s E.Y.E. Inc. is bringing DJ Ron G to Lynchburg, Va on August 14th and considering how we cross promote don’t be surprised; if I pop up with a mic in my hand. (Laughs)

anCor: Any words of wisdom?
Starr Nyce: All I want to say is stay true to yourself and true to what you do because people can feel when it’s not genuine! Look out for people who hold you down and try to have a decent work life balance. I understand the grind but your family and friends still need your love and support as well; And at the end of the day if whatever you’re trying to pursue falls through they’re the ones who are going to be there for you.

Shout Outs: Cat for always holding me down, Cat’s E.Y.E. Inc., DJ Terrorkane, VIRGINIA, my wife Courtney, my daughter Madisen, all my family and everybody who shows love and supports what we got going on over here!

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LISTEN//DL “Allow Me To Reintroduce Myself 3.0″
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LISTEN//DL Starr Nyce & Dj Infamous "Tastemakers Series: Lost & Found"
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Incase You Missed It: Starr Nyce Mixtape Features

Empire State Mixtape Vol 1 Hosted By Hot 97's Dj Jazzy Joyce & MTV

Starr Nyce "Beautiful Life" Track 10

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DJ Ron G and A.I. Productions Presents The Winners

Starr Nyce "Beautiful Life" Track 5

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DJ Ron G presents The King and I

Starr Nyce "The Great Escape" Track 7

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Starr Nyce - "Light Up Freestyle" (Smuggled from www.VaTalent.com)

Starr Nyce - "Light Up Freestyle" (VaTalent.com EXCLUSIVE)
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NEW MIXTAPE: Starr Nyce & DJ Infamous - The Tastemakers Series: Lost & Found

Mic Fiend Promotions presents the latest edition of The Tastemakers Series featuring Virginia's own Starr Nyce and DJ Infamous. The purpose of The Tastemakers Series was to showcase some of the hot young talent across the country. The mixtape features production from Kartel and DJ Terrorkane and has guest appearances from Thad Reid, Trife Mumbles, Thadd Williams and more.

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Tracklist:
1. Infamous Intro
2. Cover Me ft. Thadd Williams
3. Yesss
4. Laugh Now, Cry Later
5. No Reason
6. Hip-Hop
7. This Ones For You
8. I'm Me ft. Rich Graham & Flow Sicka
9. Above The Clouds ft. Wiz Khalifa
10. Pretty Girls ft. Thad Reid & Trife Mumbles
11. Dreamin
12. Take It Ez ft. Thad Reid
13. Get You Home ft. Levar Thomas
14. Yeah Pimpin ft. Yung Blaze & Slim Black

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Starr Nyce & DJ Infamous - The Tastemakers Series: Lost & Found (Mixtape)

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Underground Fuzion Interview w/ Starr Nyce

UF: For the people who don't know who you are, tell the people your name and where you from?
What up world, I’m Starr Nyce reppin’ Cat’s E.ntertainment Y.ou E.nvy, born and bred in Lynchburg. Va.

UF: How did you get started in music?
I’m bout to really give my age away right here but (laughs) when LL dropped that video for “I’m Bad” I thought that was that coolest shit ever! I was like I want be that dude, you know? I wanted to walk like that, dress like that the whole lifestyle. But I really didn’t start writing until I was about 14, that was also around that time I recorded my first record.

UF: For everybody that hasn't heard your music before, explain your sound and style to them.
Man that’s always a hard question to answer because you don’t hear yourself like other people hear you. I really just try to stay true to who I am, I feel like I’m the voice for everyday people. I talk about everything from bills to relationships to whatever, you name it. You could write a song for everything we go through in life, so I try to speak for people who can’t be heard. But I would encourage the people togo listen for themselves at www.StarrNyce.BandCamp.com that’s where you’ll find all my latest projects.

UF: So what made you decide to go from VA to ATL?
Just felt like I was at a point where… we where doing so much trying to get our projects to the right people but it always boiled down to our location. We can make all the noise we want in Central Virginia but who’s there to see it or hear it that can put a deal on the table? Yeah it’s cool for family and friends to embrace it but they can’t offer us a platform or way out. We don’t have an official Hip Hop/R&B radio station, we don’t have venues for big name artists to come in town for so, you finally wake up like… I can only do the same thing for so long then you have to go to extremes to get where you’re trying to go.

UF: Who are some of your musical influences in the industry and why?
Right now I’m really digging J. Cole, Wiz Khalifa and Curren$y. J. Cole is just a monster with the beats AND the rhymes, never a dull moment when I listen to him. And I rock with Curren$y and Wiz because I respect how they built their fan base from the ground up, they put out their own vids label or no label. They created an angle, they figured out that hey if we have enough people rockin with us we can put out projects, shoot vids and tour on our own. Just like major artists, maybe not on as big a scale YET but their living their dreams and I’m trying to follow suit. Indeed.

UF: As a new artist, what was the best piece of advice that has been given to you so far?
Recently I’ve been reading up on how to network properly and what makes people of influence want to take time out of their day to listen to our music. And I’m learning that networking isn’t about just going to events and passing out CD’s. You have to build relationships with people and create respectable lines of communication with them. Meaning when you go to different events and you’re promoting something, don’t just hand people your music and walk away. You have to give a quick rundown of who you are and what you got poppin’. It basically give people an inside edge on who you are as a person and more of a reason to pop that CD in when they get home or in their car because they now know a little about you.

UF: I see that you been having a busy summer with these projects, what was your goal in putting out these projects this summer?
Everybody knows that all music is new music to people who haven’t heard it, but as an artist the music gets old to us at a quicker rate than it does for the listener. I just basically wanted to get the people up to speed with what I’m doing so that when I drop a project the songs were made within 3 to 6 months of its release so I can be more passionate and excited about it. We just dropped the “Allow Me To Reintroduce Myself 3.0” in July and we got the “Tastemakers Series: Lost & Found” mixtape dropping August 12th with Dj Infamous and Mic Fiend Promo. At first I was aiming to drop 3 mixtapes this summer but I’m going to hold off on dropping the “Que Sera Sera” mixtape just to give my team time to properly promote the other projects. Plus I know “Que Sera Sera” is going to change some shit so I really don’t want to sacrifice quality chasing release dates.

UF: How did you get started with Cats Eye Inc.?
I initially hooked up with Dj Terrorkane, he put out previous projects with Cat and he was the median between us. I was recording tracks that T had produced and Cat ended up hearing some of the music I was making with my man Dolla. Terrorkane set up a meeting and Cat was digging what we were doing and wanted to do it on a bigger scale. So we linked up with him, Dolla ended up getting into DJing but I stuck with the mic. So me Cat and T been going hard every since.

UF: How important has it been to have a team around you to help to get your music out to the public?
The team is EVERYTHING! You can’t do it all yourself, an artist should be able to fully focus on the music as needed, so having people around to send out emails, make calls or promote and network with and for you makes all the difference. For the most part Cat & I handle the bulk of that but we do have extended Cat’s E.Y.E. family that rides for us also.

UF: I ask this question to every artist, but since it seems like everybody wants to be an artist these days what would be some key advice that you would you give to someone that is looking to start their own buzz?
There is a science to everything… educate yourself on your craft, whatever it may be. When you are fortunate enough to interact with people who know the ropes, don’t just let their words go in one ear and out the other. Apply their lessons and see if they work for you. Keep it 100 with everybody and surround yourself with people who push you to get better. I would also tell that person to focus on branding themselves, like you have to know what you want the people to get out of your music. Highlight the things that make you relatable to the masses and stay genuine to who you are.

UF: Since I know there are a lot of artists that are making moves in Virginia and in Atlanta, what are you planning to do to separate yourself from all of the other talented artists?
All I can do is tell my story… Best way to separate yourself from everyone is to be yourself, a lot of cats compromise their integrity trying to please other people. But you have to wake up and look at yourself in the mirror everyday, and if you are painting a picture of a person that isn’t you it will come across in your music and they can see it on stage. I’m just a VA nigga who loves creating Hip Hop music and I just want Virginia to have a bigger voice.

UF: So what should we expect from The Lost and Found EP?
Aww man I’m excited about this project… my man Shod Harris got at us, he was digging what we were doing and thought it would be dope to come together and create something. We got Dj Infamous out of Richmond mixing that thing and I’m going to supply the people with some exclusive/unreleased music that I never found a home for. Mic Fiend Promo and Cat’s E.Y.E. Inc. man we just put the machines together and it’s going to be a good look for Virginia.

UF: After these projects this summer what is next for Starr Nyce?
Shit I’m just going to keep creating and supply the people with quality music. As long as they lend me their ear I’m going to give 110% to make sure they see that this is a lifestyle not just some hobby. I going to start rocking more shows from here on out also, the internet is a beast but there is no better platform to connect with the fans than being on that stage holding a mic getting to it. So that’s where my focus is going to be.

UF: With everything in music always changing where do you see yourself in the next five years?
Lord willing, we’ll have a home on a label that gives Cat’s E.Y.E. Inc. the means to reach more people worldwide. Rockin’ shows, touring, creating, collabing and most importantly providing for my family. I have a wife and child who need me. That’s what it’s ultimately all about anyway, getting paid to do what love, and providing for the people who would be there whether your making hit records or punching a clock ,bottom line.

UF: This might be a crazy for a new artist, but when your career is over what do you want to be known for?
Just being a real down to earth dude who made timeless music. I want to be the soundtrack to your life.

UF: Any last shouts outs.....
GOD for giving me a gift… Cat’s E.Y.E. Inc. and any and everybody who supports what we got going on over here. Family, Friends, Artists, Producers, Bloggers, Journalists, whoever. Thank you all!! And make sure yall go to www.StarrNyce.BandCamp.com and www.Mr434.BlogSpot.com to keep up with what we’re doing. Oh and check out my first official music video "Beautiful Life" Music Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNNZUaszBB4&hd=1 Thanks for your time!

Download:
Starr Nyce & DJ Infamous - Lost And Found (Mixtape)

Frozen Moments: Starr Nyce Meets Del Tha Funkee Homosapien

Starr Nyce w/ Del The Funky Homosapien

While I was out there on the west side of the map I bumped into Del Tha Funkee Homosapien... All my Heiroglyphics(Souls of Mischeif, Casual, Del Tha Funkee Homosapien etc) Alumni understand how fukkin cool this is... If you're not familiar with Del hopefully this vid will jog your memory... circa 1993

Portland, Or (Part II) Waterfront Park (Williamette River)

Portland is a very GREEN city, there are a lot of people who walk, ride bikes or catch the Max Train where they need to go... With that said there are many parks to accommodate the people who prefer to be outdoors enjoy the "Cali-Like" climate... It was pretty much in the upper 70's & breezy the whole time I was there... Just a 15 min walk from the hotel, I found Waterfront Park... It's basically a concrete Bike Trail// Boardwalk that runs along the Williamette River... I captured these shots while I cleared my mind there...

Bridgeport Brew Pub: Portland, Or

I recently got to kick it in Portland Oregon for a few days... I had been out there once before back in November and wasn't too pressed to go back... But this time around I got to see the city in a different light... I got a chance to hit up Japanese Gardens and a couple dope restaurants, namely Bridgeport Brew Pub... They had a nice selection of beers from local breweries, some of which they brewed on location... I started off with an India Pale, then ended up ordering Mussels & Fries with the Beer Sampler (8 different Beers for $8)... Here are a few of the flix...

Bridgeport Brew Pub: 20oz. India Pale

Bridgeport Brew Pub: Mussels & Fries

Bridgeport $8 Beer Sampler

The Aftermath...

Tall Boy of Rogue Dead Guy Ale @ Portland International Airport

WORLD PREMIERE!! Starr Nyce "Beautiful Life" Music Video

What up yall??!! Check out my first official Music Video "Beautiful Life" Produced by Dj Terrorkane and Directed by Wil for High Impact Designs. It was shot in my hometown Lynchburg, Va... Yall know I had to bring it home for my first vid!! The song will be on my upcoming "Que Sera Sera" mixtape.

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Behind The Scenes: Starr Nyce - Beautiful Life (Video Shoot)

I know a lot of people have been on edge waiting to see the "Beautiful Life" Video... We have just been perfecting it so that everybody involved is satisfied with the final edit. The vid was shot in my hometown Lynchburg, Va by Wil from High Impact Designs. Here are a few stills to hold you over.

"Cover Me" Starr Nyce ft. Thadd Williams (Prod. by Kartel)

Aight people I'm starting this blog to give everybody a place to keep up with everything I got poppin'. Cat's E.Y.E. Inc is the machine and the flagship artist is me(Starr Nyce).

Here is the first official leak off my upcoming mixtape, The Taste Makers Series: Lost & Found with Dj Infamous brought to you by Mic Fiend Promo & Cat's E.Y.E. Inc. Click the link to listen and/or download this track.

"Cover Me" Starr Nyce ft. Thadd Williams (Prod. by Kartel)
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Starr Nyce - Allow Me To Reintroduce Myself 3.0

Cat's E.ntertainment Y.ou E.nvy has finally let the leash off Starr Nyce's final installment of the Allow Me To Reintroduce Myself Series. Allow Me To Reintroduce Myself 3.0 boasts 14 tracks from Va born Atl transplant Starr Nyce, that are sure to get your head nodding from the jump. This brilliant mixture of rewindable Freestyles and ultra Original music is merely a glimpse into creative mind of this Virginia Emcee. Help yourself to the DL links provided and be sure look out for Starr's upcoming projects.

Starr Nyce - Allow Me To Reintroduce Myself 3.0
BandCamp.com Listen/Download Link ---> http://starrnyce.bandcamp.com/album/allow-me-to-reintroduce-myself-30