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Straight Official Sit Downs | Masta Edge of Soul

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Masta Edge of Soul

MASTA EDGE OF SOUL is the next contestant taking the hot seat for this edition of Straight Official Sit Downs. @klassikceo got the opportunity to chop it up with the emerging artist and you can check out their session down below. Stay tuned in to StraightOfficial.com where we celebrate HIp-Hop. lifestyle and culture!

Q&A WITH MASTA EDGE OF SOUL

What is your Name? Where are you from and what first got you interested in the entertainment industry?

My name is “Masta Edge of Soul” and I was raised in Suffolk Va. and Queens New York .

I guess my first interest in entertainment came at an early age. In my life I have known not singing. A song and music is who and what I am. I would say that my creativity and inspiration comes from the beautiful tones and the rhythm of music.


Who and/or what inspires you to create?

I can’t pick any one particular artist. It expands from James Brown, Nat Cole, Frank Sinatra, Frank Zappa! The Delfonics (my all time favorite group!) Motown , Phill International, Stax, The Beatles and many others.

THE CREATIVE PROCESS


How would you describe your sound?

I would describe my sound as soulful, edgy, tender, caring and rhythmic. I love all colors of music


What is your creative process like?

My creative process is in the fact that it flows through in every moment! I believe the music is continuously flowing through me.

Masta Edge of Soul
(Photo Cred: Bogies Bar)

I truly love making music! I love performing for fans. I feel that I have a message that needs to be heard.

Masta Edge of Soul


What artist(s) would you like to collaborate with?

In terms of artist that I would like to collaborate with, that’s really hard at this point. The music has changed so much. The TRULY great artist that I resonated with are no longer. That’s not saying that I don’t respect the new artists. I’m just from a different quality of creativity and sound.

LET’S SHIFT GEARS


What would you be doing right now, if you weren’t doing music?

What I would doing doesn’t exist without music. Again, there is something that’s moving and alive in me to be and make a difference in this world.

Who are some artists/people you admire and why?

I have a few that I admire. Some of my favorites include William Hart, Marvin Gaye Luther Vandross, EWF & Sly Stone.


What is the best advice you’ve been given?

To be aware of your every breath.

Masta Edge of Soul

IN CONCLUSION


What’s next for you? Where would you like to see yourself in the next year?

Next year is to far. Right NOW is all that matters.


12. What is your social media? How can people get in contact with and follow you?

You can go to my website at https://www.uniglobalrecords.com and look for me on Facebook (Uniglobalrecords2023) 

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Nicki Minaj Disqualified Over Barbz @NickiMinaj

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Pink Friday 2 on the Billboard Charts

This December, Nicki Minaj released her long awaited studio album “Pink Friday 2” and of course her loyal fans will lose their minds every time this lady speaks. In the first week alone, she sold 300,000+ copies. What this means is that she outsold the prequel “Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded (2012)” by more than 50,000 units making it her best release since then. Still only debuting at #2 on Billboard 200 unlike its predecessor which came in at #1.

Cheater, Cheater, Glitter Eater

Since the release of PF2, Nicki has revealed that Billboard will dismiss 100,000 units in her first week sales. Why? Because the girl cheated. She ran a fan contest original announcement about the contest — which is now deleted — read, “Show the PROOF of your 4 vinyls OR 4 DIGITAL DOWNLOADS (each cover) [of PF2] & you can win… A [chance] to help me pick the next 3 songs for the #GagCity2 edition that comes out in 5 days. In person ;)”

I’m sorry maybe you aren’t hearing me. She was already estimated to sell 200k first week. Then turns around and has a “100 Barbz” contest. In which they have to buy 4 editions of the album. If only 100 Barbz participated it would provide her with an extra 400 sales (quick math). However, we’re talking about a variance of 100,000 units and there’s no way on God’s green Earth that only 100 individuals participated. So yeah, Billboard said cut it.

You can give out millions in cashapp money though…”

@NickiMinaj in regard to being disqualified after prior MegxCardi contest

Business or B.S.

There’s always a Devil’s advocate, so of course there are a plethora of people who see absolutely nothing wrong with her actions. “Sounds like good marketing to me,” one social media user wrote. “She knew she couldn’t keep up with my girl,” another wrote. Chileeee, I’m going to stay out of this one. But, what do you think? Does Nicki deserve to keep those excess sales? Or is she just trying to play the charts?

Let me know in the comments how you feel about Nicki Minaj and her new project!

#GetSOM via @MochaTheMack

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