SOUTH PARK MEXICAN: 8714 FILMS LIVE EXPERIENCE

YOUNG J: I was introduced to Miguel Sosa through a mutual friend. He came to me and said, “Young J I have a rare never before seen video footage of South Park Mexican and I want to release this video for all his “Truest” fans. Today I’m talking with Miguel; it’s my pleasure to have you here. First things first, how did you get started in film making?

8714 FILMS: It's funny I was eighteen years old, at McDonald's and video cameras we again, "Reinvented" to the general public. So, at that time "Silo Electronics" now, "Best Buy" had a new Sony Handy Cams and they weren't cheap. Every day after work I would visit Silo/Best Buy and drool thus, dreamt of owning a Sony Handy Cam video camera. I worked for eight months (worked time and a half) and then got a second full time job as a prep cook at the Holiday Inn Hotel. I saved up 5,000 and purchased my first Sony Handy Cam. But, I was working two jobs and didn't have time to practice shooting videos. I took my video camera to work and started interview co-workers and patrons. Then, one magical day a fellow said, 'Hey, I'm having a house party you should stop band record the party. Since that day I've NEVER stopped shooting films and videos.

YOUNG J: What first interested you about film making?

8714 FILMS: My father was an amateur photographer and my mother an avid Mexican Folk Lore storyteller is what inspired me to combine both hobbies to thus make pictures with integrity, and humility.

YOUNG J: How long have you been in the business? Also what are some of highlight of your career?

8714 FILMS: I'm accredited 20 year veteran filmmaker, graduate of Columbia College Chicago with a double major concentration in screenwriting and directing. I was blessed to be, "At the right place at the right time" to associate with "Heavy Hitters" producers, writers and directors. They took me under their wing by giving me an internship working directly in hands-on movie making on 33mm film. I worked with Michael Jackson, "You Are Not Alone" music video. I served as the Second Assistant Director on Andrew Davies Hollywood film "The fugitive." I served as an accredited Unit Production Manager on countless Rap videos for example: Bigger Smalls, Tupac, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Do or Die, Rap-A-Lot Records videos and working with my best friend South Park Mexican. I accredit my successful film career to Black Filmmakers who very, lovingly opened the door to me within the film industry. Ronn Pitts, Jeff Brown, Jody Williams, Kenny Young, Carl Seaton, tony Agnew and my friend, colleague and business partner, Massa Mohawk.

YOUNG J: Many people may not know you were a cinematographer SPM.

For those who don't know what cinematographer means it's basically means an exclusive cameraman. How did you and SPM first meet?

8714 FILMS: I arrived in Huston, Texas in the summer of 97. I met a young DJ by the name of Earl Davis (DJ Screw.) He had seen many of my Hollywood feature films and thought that I had shot. He was impressed how my artistic focus was that of showcasing, "Underground Artist." I started following DJ Screw to all his DJ spots; mainly his home (laughing) and eventually, Carlos Coy visited DJ Screw and we were introduced. Los invited me to Dope House Records and well...the rest is history. I became his person cinematographer; along with Massa Mohawk. Carlos Coy taught me integrity, tenacity and to always be humble.

YOUNG J: Had you ever heard of SPM prior to meeting him at Screw's?

8714 FILMS: No, I've never heard of SPM before I met him. I didn't even know of DJ Screw till by accident I met him through a mutual friend.

YOUNG J: What was it like to work for SPM?

8714 FILMS: Working with Carlos was magnificent. I learned so much about the pros and cons of being an indie artist. Mainly, of how to have a major record label meet you half way with "Realistic" offer’s that would be lucrative/beneficial of all units sold. Integrity and honor was the rule of thumb, "Good business is Square Business."

YOUNG J: Do you have any memories that you would like to share about your experience with the Texas legend known as SPM?

8714 FILMS: My fondest memory of working the legend SPM is observing Carlos multi-task all of his daily agendas with such grace and accuracy; that one day I asked him, "Hey Los, how do you handle all the work load and not be, overwhelmed?" He chuckled, looked up at the sky and made a sign of the cross/blessing himself and he replied, “Chicago...Time Is Money." From that day forward I understood, both the personal and business end of the music and film industry, mindset.

YOUNG J: Did you have the opportunity to meet any of the other members of the Dope House Family artist?

8714 FILMS: Working with the Latino King of Rap, South Park Mexican I build a long standing friendship with ALL of artist from Dope House Records i.e. Low G, Juan Gotti, Pimpstress, Baby Bash, Grimmy Grimm, Bigg Bert etc. To this day I'm still collaborating with them on upcoming shows. "Time Is Money" (laughing.)

YOUNG J: I’ve heard some rumors about a new SPM video Can you

specify if these rumors are accurate?

8714 FILMS: Indeed, that the fans are eagerly talking about an anticipated video debut of a, “Rare, never ever before seen” video of South Park Mexican and Dope House Records LIVE IN CONCERT. I can reassure the supportive fans that 8714 FILMS is sharing this video of SPM & Dope House Records from their, "Personal Archives." The fans have been very, supportive by maintaining SPM integrity, honor and legacy. Therefore, it's only right that the fans are shown love for their hard work and efforts of supporting the King of Latino Rap.

YOUNG J: It's really unfortunate that SPM is currently incarcerated. How did you find out about his incarceration?

8714 FILMS: I found out about SPM incarceration from Day Obey. Ever since the first initial allegations of wrong doing was alleged.

YOUNG J: What is your opinion about SPM's current situation?

8714 FILMS: Overall an innocent, Mexican man was falsely and corruptly incarcerated for 45 years for a crime THAT HE DID NOT COMMIT.

YOUNG J: It's been real talking with you. Thank you for your time. Before we get out of here, how would anyone who is interested in your services get in contact with you?

8714 FILMS: For serious inquires about potential film/video services. Send all artist information to my business email address: Films.8714@yahoo.com. It's been my honor to have been interviewed by the Free SPM Movement. "Stay humble and share the knowledge."

RASHEED: DEEP IN THE GAME

YOUNG J: What’s good Rasheed thanks for stopping by. How have you been man?
RASHEED: Been good life's good. can't complain existence is beautiful.
YOUNG J: What area did you grow up in?
RASHEED: Born in the East Coast Philadelphia in a hood celled Nice Town. I moved to Houston South Side and worked a lot in South Park, and went to school in the South West.
YOUNG J: When did you begin rapping?
RASHEED: Basically as a kid on the streets in the hood. That's nothing I was really a writer.
YOUNG J: How did you get into the rap game?

RASHEED: Really just doing it in the hood till it became a business, just working with different people to have more opportunities presented themselves via: Dope House, Felx Records and Short Stop Records.

YOUNG J: I know why they called you the “Chainsaw,” how did you get that name?

RASHEED: People know me for my rapid flow. Baby Bash actually branded me that.

YOUNG J: As an upcoming artist in the game who inspired you musically?
RASHEED: There are a lot of artist and a lot of different music that I like in the present and in the past. Too many to name so I would like to say anyone that faces the challenges of the game inspires me.

YOUNG J: You’re from Philly how did you find a new home in the HTX?

RASHEED: Basically I just came down to live with my pops (Laughing)

YOUNG J: It’s well known you were a featured artist at Dope House Records how did you first get involved with the label?

RASHEED: A friend of mine named Agent hook was riding around banging the "Hillwood" of SPM. Then one day he took me to his spot and kinda just connected from there.

YOUNG J: What was you experience like working with Dope House Records and the other artist that were there?

RASHEED: It's all good. Everyone has something different to offer from the creative process to the business.

YOUNG J: What was it like collaborating with SPM?

RASHEED: SPM is a fun individual to work with especially since our styles were so different.

YOUNG J: How did SPM influence you as artist?

RASHEED: Really he showed me a lot about the business aspect of it.

YOUNG J: Can you talk about your association with 21^ST Century Entertainment?RASHEED: I am CEO of 21st Century which is my label, which consist of: Tyme, Paper Boy Gee, Tony Wrecks, Big Kree, Lil Glock, Zone, Vince 211, and a few others.

YOUNG J: I’ve heard a lot of your music. What’s going on with your new album “The Janitor?”

RASHEED: The Janitor is the latest album I am dropping in May. The first single is called "The Dope House Story."YOUNG J: What kind of projects will you be working on next?RASHEED: So many too name. Tyme will be dropping as well as Paper Boy Gee and Tony Wrecks. Some of my new solo projects forthcoming: Motion picture music, Dementia, Shootout With Da Devil the 21st Century comp, and a few others for 2013.

YOUNG J: If your fans what to link up with you on social media how can they reach you? On Twitter: @Rasheed713 https://mobile.twitter.com/RASHEED713, Facebook https://www.facebook.com/#!/Rasheedalfonso.cook?fref=ts, YouTube channel: Alfonso cook http://www.youtube.com/user/sheedygonzo and Soundcloud http://soundcloud.com/search?q%5Bfulltext%5D=alfonso+cook 

 

Check out these Rasheed links:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2BdbQbmBPnY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwZ4FC_8RZw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loqtgi16Tps 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlGeknWjtss 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxidlXXMyF0 

Can't Stop The Hustle





YOUNG J: Thanks for stopping by. What's good with you Iceman or should I call you Ice?
ICEMAN: Iceman is good and I just wanted to say thanks for the opportunity to be part of the Dope House Army.

YOUNG J: It's all love family. Where are you originally from?

ICEMAN: I'm from Lansing Michigan and I grew up on the North side.

YOUNG J: What's your affiliation with Calico Records?

ICEMAN: I am one of the Co-founders and owner.

YOUNG J: When did Calico Records first begin operations?

ICEMMAN: We opened doors at Calico Records the summer of 06. Me and my bro had been working on this for a while.

YOUNG J: How did Calico Records first begin?
ICEMAN: Calico was a dream my bro and I had for the longest time. We grew up listing to SPM and a lot of Latin artist. We wanted to make a change in the game in Lansing. No Latin rappers meant we had to come hard to make our name known in Lansing, but as time went on we started to know that Lansing wasn't the place for us so we looked to Huston the home of SPM and many more artists that showed love since day one.
YOUNG J: How did you get into the rap game?
ICEMAN: Rap has been in my life since I was a child on Camp Street watching TV with my bro back in 94 with the "Gangsta's Paradise" Coolio video and I knew something was there for us. We moved to an all-white town my mom and step dad were looking for a new life. We heard ICP (Insane Clown Posse) from Detroit and we were hooked. Some years later my step dad passed away so we moved back with our aunt and cousins in Lansing.
YOUNG J: As an upcoming emcee who were your inspirations?

ICEMAN: I would have to say SPM hands down. He has played a major part in my life even through the passing of my mom and dad. I put on one of his CD's and knew that everything is going to be ok. He has changed my life in so many ways so I can support him now also. Other artist I also look up to has to be Lloyd Banks, Chamillionaire, Kanye West, and Eminem.

YOUNG J: How old were you when you began rapping?
ICEMAN: I first began rapping like in 02 I was 14.
YOUNG J: How long have you been in the rap game for?
ICEMAN: About 8 years now.
YOUNG J: Who are some of the artist you have worked with since you have been in the game?
ICEMAN: Some of the artists that I’ve worked with were from Money Ent. It was mostly local artist aspiring to work legends like SPM, GT Garza, Rasheed, and many more.
YOUNG J: Explain what your music represents.

ICEMAN: My music represents my struggle for an upcoming Latino rapper in this industry. I'm more of a conscience rapper I put what happens in my life in a rap.

YOUNG J: How did you get introduced to SPM's music?
ICEMAN: The first time I listed to SPM I was 12. My cousin was thinking I needed to take a couple of shots so we were getting tore down and he was playing SPM. I asked him what was he playing and he said he was playing SPM. I knew I liked it because it was a Mexican rapper.
YOUNG J: What do you like most about the cold flows of SPM?

ICEMAN: The thing I like about SPM's flows is how deep he can get with it and how he tells his life story and that positive message is good. No matter what you want to do.

YOUNG J: How has SPM impacted your life?
ICEMAN: SPM has inspired me in many ways. When I'm having bad times in my life I listen to SPM. He's more like a role model to me. Many people look at him now and judge him, but I look past that because I know that they can't hold his message down. Like I told him in the letter he may be on lock down but the message he sends is free and his heart is made of gold.
YOUNG J: How do you feel about SPM's current situation?
ICEMAN: I feel that he was wrongfully convicted. I think he was getting held down due to success as an upcoming Mexican rapper.
YOUNG J: Can you talk about the "Free SPM Movement?"

ICEMAN: I fully support the SPM Movement. I think it's a great idea and "Can't Stop The Hustle" is somewhat based around that.

YOUNG J: How is Can't Stop The Hustle related to the Free SPM Movement?

ICEMAN: It’s like the same but a up North thing. A lot of people didn’t know what happened to Carlos. Some people thought the worst but with this movement we can show that we support him and to keep his name alive.

YOUNG J: What is "Can't Stop The Hustle 2" about?
It’s a tribute album that highlights some of his fans and some of their stories.
YOUNG J: What kind of projects are you working on for the future?
ICEMAN: We’re working on a Can’t Stop The Hustle movie. The movie is going to be based around how we got in the game and how SPM and down South had a part in it.
YOUNG J: Alright Iceman it's been good chilling with you.
ICEMAN: Thanks bro much love. You know they can't stop the hustle and Dope House Army for life.