Brianna Tatiana is a singer who was signed with Maloof Music, the same record label that is in charge of Ali Lohan, but last Thursday she decided to walk out of her contract.
Allie Is Wired got an exclusive interview and first listen to Brianna’s song The Drama, in the interview she says that the company were basically unprofessional.
Allie: Tell us what happened with Maloof Music. When did you sign with them, what did they do – what did they not do? “I signed with Maloof Music in early 2008. I had contacted all of the major record labels as well as some independent labels, as I knew it was time to get going with my music, but hadn’t received any offers to my liking. Finally, I flew to The Palms in Vegas and met with the team at Maloof. My father was with me, and they presented us with a contract – which was thrilling – however, there were a LOT of problems. Thankfully we managed to sort them out.
As time went by I recorded and recorded, constantly asking them when promotion for my music was going to start. The answer was always “soon.†The real answer was “never.†Never once did they keep a single promise… not once.
After a long period of not hearing from a single person, I received a phone call and was told that it was time to release the single, my single cover’s photo was ready to go, and their graphic designer was on it. I said no – I wanted the graphic designer I hired to do the cover. After what felt like pulling teeth, they obliged.
Well, the picture I received, believe it or not, was of a British musician who looked similarly to me. They made an under the table deal to use her image as mine, no questions asked. I immediately called Maloof and threw a fit. I was eventually told if I didn’t want to release the single, I could leave Maloof. I was terrified to leave my record label. I was depending on them for a successful musical career. Stupidly of me, I agreed to use the picture. It wasn’t released to a wide audience at all, but the people who did see it immediately recognized this British individual and accused ME of pretending to be her; of stealing her photo. I was mortified. I tried to put it behind me, as my single “Invisible†was set to be released that week. Well, the single came out, however, I wasn’t singing it. They released the demo version, sung by a friend of mine named Alexa, instead of MY version. Mortified – again. That’s when I walked. No more Maloof. It was, overall, a horrific experience that nearly drove me out of the music industry.”
Allie: Do you think there will be any ramifications as a result of walking out of your contract, or do they even care? “There will definitely be ramifications. I’m now releasing my album, “Colors of a Girl,†independently. I’m sure sales won’t be nearly as high. Promotion won’t be nearly as widespread as it could have been. Access to great producers and songwriters is much more difficult now. Yes, definite ramifications.”
Head on over to Allie Is Wired for the full interview and listen to the song, which actually isn’t too bad I could see myself dancing (or trying to) to it when I go out tonight.
source: Wired Exclusive: Brianna Tatiana Leaves Maloof Music [Allie Is Wired]
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There are few things finer in this world than getting hammered and rapping along with an extremely dirty rap jam. Some people find these songs to be disgusting and degrading, but they’re just missing the point. Being able to magically mix together expletives over dope hip-hop breaks is a lot harder than it seems, and the following tracks are the dopest of the dirty.
10. “Pop That P****” – 2 Live Crew [see video]
If it wasn’t for dirty curse words, this Miami rap crew would have never made it in the music business. All of their popularity came from the fact that they were raw, raunchy, and nasty as they wanted to be. “Pop That P****†is a great example of the group’s skill at putting together classic club jams filled with hedonism.
09. Let Me Smell Yo D***” – Riskay [see video]
The thing that blows my mind the most is that this method of finding out if your man is cheating hasn’t been brought up in song more often. You would think that this procedure would be a staple for every women on planet earth. If I was a mother and had a daughter, I would totally teach her to use her nose more wisely. “I know you’ve been cheating! I can smell a hooker on yo dong!”
08. “How Many Licks” – Lil Kim [see video]
Lil Kim has always had a way with trashy words. Hearing a women talk about sex as raw as she does sometimes makes me feel a little uncomfortable though. It kinda makes me understand what it feels like to be a women listening to NWA rapping about having sex with all types of hos. After my first listen of this song, I came to the conclusion that Kim has worn the pants in every single relationship she has ever been involved in. Besides Biggie, of course.
07. “Colt 45″ – Afroman [see video]
What an underrated jam this is. Hearing Afroman rap endlessly about his wild eastside Palmdale adventures is about as awesome as it gets. People have spent days on end smoking weed, eating Cinnamon Toast Crunch, and listenin’ to Joseph Edgar Foreman spit ridiculous nonsense off the top of his head at random. I know some might consider him a gimmick rapper, but I would much rather hear him speak his mind than listen to 50 Cent rap about Vitamin Water.
06. “My Neck, My Back” – Khia [see video]
If it was possible to giggle while typing, this entire entry would be unreadable. The moment Khia starts in on this nasty 2002 ladies anthem I can’t help but lose my poker face. There’s something to be said for a woman who takes sex and owns it, and Khia does just that on this nasty jam. This song has people questioning which sex has the dirtier mind.
05. “Put It In Your Mouth” – Akinyele [see video]
No matter what I do, I will always have this image in my head of every white girl on the planet singing this 1996 track at the top of their lungs while their suburban parents scream in horror.
The song owns due to its deceptively smooth piano intro. You totally think that it’s gonna be some whiny chick bitching about her cheatin’ man for the entire song, but when the nasty lyrics of Queens MC Akinyele rip in, the s*** definitely hits the fan.
04. “Adults Only” – Slick Rick [no video found]
The first time I heard this song I almost puked up my milk and cookies. I’m not really sure about Rick’s fascination with doin’ girls in the booty hole, but he makes his infatuation loud and clear on this 1999 Art of Storytelling track. I ain’t gonna talk s*** on Rick, but this song was released after he spent five years in prison. I’m just sayin’.
03. “Who’s Ya Daddy?” – Necro [see video]
I don’t know what Necro was smoking when he recorded this 2005 joint, but I assume angel dust was involved. I say this because he paints images that are so raw and disturbing that you almost need to take a break mid-song to wipe the sweat from your forehead. I felt so guilty for listening to this track that I almost wanted to go to confession. Listen at your own risk.
All nastiness aside, this man does have some serious flows.
02. “Gimme That Nut” – Eazy-E [see video]
Eric Wright is just one of those MCs who could put dirty words together like no one else. Eazy is also one the most fun lyricists to rap along with. I remember being in middle school singing along with “Automobile†and thinking it was the greatest thing since boxer briefs.
With “Gimme That Nut,†E paints a picture of gettin’ nasty with a local honey during a beautiful Compton day. Needless to say, it’s dirty, hilarious, and never ever gets old.
01. B***job Betty” – by Too $hort [see video]
There are some tracks on this list that contain some really putrid rhymes, but I have to praise the undisputed king of the dirty rap with the number one spot. The reason why I love Too $hort so much is the fact that his flows are absolutely effortless. People may complain that his raps are too simple, but that’s totally selling the man short. He’s like the AC/DC of hip-hop. He’s been putting out the same record since 1983 and every one is as good as the next. The 1987 landmark “B***Job Betty†and many others were years ahead of their time. It still blows my mind that $hort actually wrote a rap song about killing a chick during a sex session. Biatch!
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