WarStation TV Exclusive Interview
“BI Bang”
Entertainment entities in pursuit of local stars that will be national stars, have adapted to hardball tactics during negotiations as a strategy. It takes an intelligent artist with a clear understanding of their role during negotiations, to calmly surf the entertainment waters. Often a young up and coming artist has to make concessions to work alongside a major label. Whenever negotiations get outlandish and diminish an artist’s ability to be creative, they many times opt to go the independent route instead. Many artists build up success over an extended period, and they’ve negotiated deals with major labels, independent labels, plus promotional partners.
This week WarStation TV interviewed BI Bang (BI) a New Jersey based rapper that has exposed his music on a national stage. BI has recently signed a deal with a management group in hopes of taking his career to the international marketplace as well. He exemplifies the character and tone needed to handle multiple negotiations in the music industry. His experiences in the entertainment industry as well as with negotiations has lead WarStation TV to seek his insight.
WarStation TV: What are some of the projects that you currently have going on?
BI Bang: I recently signed with Honey Management. Honestly, this is the best thing I could’ve done as an artist. Studio wise, I just finished recording my mix-tape “Block N Report 2 Spam” hosted by DJ Dynasty from Jersey City. I’m working on elevating myself as a father, husband, and as an artist.
WarStation TV: What was the main focus of the negotiations that took place on your end, with regards to music projects that you have going on presently and in the near future?
BI Bang: The main focus is to present the world with my brand of product, which is always to succeed. Many people get it confused with winning, but everyone who wins doesn’t succeed in life. Positive energy is everything to me, and I look at the cup half full rather then half empty.
WarStation TV: How do you differentiate yourself from other artist or entrepreneurs etc.?
BI Bang: At the end of the day, its up to the consumer to tell me why they like me more than another artist or why they hate me more then another artist. But to answer a question like that I’d have to be an arrogant M*fo and I’m far from that.
WarStation TV: Explain some of your music background or any background related information your feel comfortable relaying to your listeners/customers?
BI Bang: I was raised by a spiritually orientated family. So public speaking, elaborate meetings (negotiations etc.), in addition to confession of my soul has always been there. I grew up on a street named Boyd Avenue in Jersey City, New Jersey. Major artist such as Nicky D, Apache, Mary J. Brown, and King Sun I met all during my childhood. My mother babysat Biz Markie’s godson right around the time “Vapors” a national hit single dropped and I use to spit Biz Markie’s lyrics to him. So as a child it’s always been there.
WarStation TV: Any advice for newer artist following in your foots step in music or any other of your industries?
BI Bang: Have a major and minor in life just like they do in college. Nothing is wrong with working a job while pursuing your dream because other people may look at your dream like it’s a nightmare. During an artist’s career stay focused and determined but when you lose the love pass the torch.
WarStation TV: What are your views in regards to negotiations when dealing with independent music projects vs. major label projects?
BI Bang: My views are there is no difference. Some artists forget what they want to do this for. Is it the love or is it the fame? Indie artist mainly do it for the love until they get a taste of money. That power feels good it’s an allure only the strong can deny. If you can’t deny it then you’re lost in between being an artist and entertainer. So the real question is artistry vs. entertaining? Lol!!!!!
WarStation TV: Where can consumers/listeners reach you?
BI Bang: July 2nd my birthday, shout out to me. This is when my street mix-tape comes out on ITunes plus 10,000 hard copies will be spread out in New York City, New Jersey, Delaware, Georgia, Florida, and Texas. It's like work I know, but the response to my music is crazy. We’re just looking to succeed in all ways possible, whether in the way we approach the music industry or during negotiations.
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