Marshay Ramone - Wetter

To some he's a typical musician, to others an individual. One who's not afraid to break barriers or shy away from the reality of life and the harshness of music industry. Although certain DJ's have attempted to block him out of the music scene, he's persevered with his music. Marshay Ramone is a rapper and singer from South London aiming to reach the top, musically. According to him the music industry Is 'like a safe with money inside, if you mess around long enough and you'll be inside anytime soon'. He has just released his new single Wetter, which is now available for download on itunes. I thought I'd catch up with Marshay himself to find out a little bit more about where it all started.


What do you do and where did it start?

I rap. I only sing if I know the girl will take her panties off, other than that, I leave the singing to the R Kellys and the Trey Songz. Sometimes I just think im to talented for my own good. I think I'm one of those people that are 50% percent good at everything they do, but others may say I excel more than I think, I just keep things humble.

What problems have you faced and how have you overcome them?

Problems? LOL! People that call themselves DJ's when really they are Juke-Boxes. All they do is play the same old American shit. The Americans dont even respect them or even know they exist. How do I over came JukeBox DJ's? I just give my music to other DJ's who are better or who aren't in their circle. I always get good feedback that from other DJ's near them. Some DJ's are real idiots, but there are some DJ's who are real cool, like Celebrity Supa, DJ Data, Dj Links, DJ Supah Litey, Mykal Million and many others.

The Next one is bitchy guys - The males with female emotions! Those that hate on me simply because I'm different or just don't give me ratings because I'm better than them. I overcome this by just ignoring them and keep doing me. I got more ladies to love, cant waste my time with guys that need hugs from their mums.


Where is the best place music has taken you and why?

Well I've met Puffy and a few other people from the music industry. It's shown me it's possible to reach goals you just have to stick with it. I see the progression but it's a slow one. It's like a safe with money inside, if you mess around long enough and you'll be inside anytime soon. Thats my observation on things.

Who are your inspiration and why?

My Uncle. He showed me I could be myself and still present to others an illision to obtain what I want. He taught me to think smarter. Although, he has a criminal past - unlike most people - he's one of the ones that never ended up in prison. A lot of guys in my area have older uncles or brothers that have come out of prison and these are the kind of people the younger ones get advice from. So you can pretty much predict what happens to them LOL!

I don't have much inspirations, but I guess I have influences. I take a little bit from everybody I meet. I'm like some sort of genetic human sampler, only look for the best part of people who have achieved or are trying to.

What 3 musicians do you currently admire and why?

I admire Puffy, Jay Z, 50 Cent.

Puffy, because he came in the game and started something that others were not looking to do or believed they could not do - which was start their own record company from the bottom and take it to the top. Death Row came after with Tupac and Snoop, but besides all that. After all that time Puffy or P.Diddy is still.

Jay Z, because he was trying for so long in the industry - about 16 years or more before he came out with Roca Fella Records with Dame Dash and he never gave up. Well he did give up, but it's only because Dame Dash went back and found him to gave him a second chance. So he jumped back on music and chased his dream and now he's sitting pretty at the top of his game.

50 Cent because he was another trying artist before he got shot and after that he still tried to do it. So he never gave up on his dreams. Not only that but, he is a smart business guy. He bought a vitamins drink company and sold it to Coca-Cola and that's what saved him from his fate of what other rappers get after their music doesn't sell. 300 million in the bank.

What are you hobbies aside from music?

Observing human behaviour and ladies. I like undersatnding things and I like to know the reason why certain things happen in the way they do. I don't know why, but i would say thats my hobby. Oh and staring and women's bootys LOL! I need to get eyes implanted on the back of my head so I dont have to keep missing out on the ones that pass me by!


Tell us a typical day in your life...

Without getting myself arrested i'll just say... I like to lay in bed, wake up and just stare out my window. I have one of those big floor to ceiling windows, real nice when its raining or snowing. If a girl stayed with me the night before then she'll get to make me breakfast in her lingerie or in the nude that's my thing...ooh yeah! LOL

I holla at my producer Orlando Breve and see what tracks we need to complete. Read text's on my phone, return calls then fresh'en up in bathroom. Drop the girl to the station, then go studio.

If I dont have studio then I just get up to mischief, doing something to make money or go Peckham and check my boy Dukez Mellenium, who's the next rapper to come out.

How does music effect you and the world around you?

Music doesn't really effect me now as much as it did when I was younger. I used to get hyped over certain tracks. But as far as the world around me goes, I see music as a positive and a negative force. It brings happines and sadness, influences people to do things like strip, shoot guns, fight, have sex. It's all good with me, but what I don't understand is when people say "the music we make doesn't influence violnce, we're just talking about our environment". Then they say "when you see guns in hollywood films no one ever says they influence people". Well the reason for that is, all intelligent people know that you can't drop out of a 50ft window shooting guns, hit the floor and get up running! LOL I know whatever I say as a musician will have influence on the people who are listening, that's why we all have fans. They are the people who are influenced by musicians, but everyone still has a choice.


Why should people listen to your music?

Why? Have you heard my single "Wetter" on itunes or Pimp Suit with the x-rated video? Because if you have not your a hater! I don't care, im the real Rick James! You should like my whole album, if you dont like one track on their, your a hater!I guess im not giving much choice other than to like me! LOL.

I'm joking. You should listen to me because you'll here something different, you don't want water all your life, sometimes you want a little fizz. That's me, I bring the fizz. You can check out my new tunes via itunes Wetter.

What can we expect fro you this year?

Music, music, music! I'm also doing a film with a film director called Tman the Hustler, real cool guy, laid back type.

For more of Marshay Ramone, you can watch his latest video Wetter via Youtube or you can contact him personally via his Facebook, Twitter or Myspace.

Nixcy Topper - The Brains Behind Ms Curvaceous UK

Fashionista and Mr and Mrs Runway are only a few of the events she’s worked behind , but as we start 2011 she has situated her place as manager and lead coordinator of Ms Curvaceous UK, which showcases on Wednesday 9th February 2011. Nixcy Topper is an events coordinator from North-West London, who has been working hard and perfecting her craft for about 3 years who is aiming to branch out and become and internationally recognised and established. Despite her minor setbacks, which include people questioning her abilities, she has managed to overcome all negativity by sticking to her motto: "I'm here to make your event make sense!". I thought I’d catch up with Nixcy herself to found out where it all started as well as what we can expect fro her in the future.


What do you do and how did it start?

I am an Event coordinator and consultant, which means I can assist you on the best way to make the most out of your event, whether its for promotion, profit of just fun AND I can be hired to plan and execute the event. I do all types of events, from small conferences, birthday’s, launch parties or huge showcases.

I started off as a rave promoter, for event hosts such as Celebrity Supa (20/20)and Team Alliance Entertainment – Electric Opera. For the past year, I have been working with a company called Streamline Empire. I started off as a promoter there too, doing tickets sales and flyering for their events. The more events they put on, the more work i did, until I gained more experience in the field. I read books on event planning and logistics and got clued up on my career interest.

What is a typical day like for you?

A typical day for me is very random, as I don't work a 9-5. I work by bookings in my diary. As event days draw near, I'm usually rushed off my feet travelling for rehearsals, meetings etc but generally work from home, however I'm constantly on the go working via telephone or the internet/computer.


Which events have you taken part in?

I co-ordinated events such as Fashionista – fashion show – and Mr and Mrs Runway 2010 (modelling competition). I am also the manager and coordinator of an event called Ms Curvaceous UK, which is a beauty pageant for plus size models (12+ curvy ladies). The show will display fashion & music and other creative talents, as well as a medium for the models to get in contact with industry professionals. Ms Curvaceous UK showcase on Wednesday 09th February 2011 at Highlight, Lavender Gardens, Clapham Junction, SW11 1DJ. Doors open from 6:00pm and tickets are on sale from a member of the Streamline Empire team. You can get in contact via our Facebook and Twitter pages, which will have all info on ticket holders in different areas of London.

What qualities does a good organiser need to have?

Creativity, initiative, logic, flexibility, Methods to your madness, likeability and passion - whether its for planning and being creative, for holding events or even if its for money, passion is a must!


Who would you like to work with and why?

I don't have a specific person I could name to work with, - at the moment! But I would love to soon be part of the planning and organising of the MOBOs, give it a new edge. I have a passion for helping and promoting new companies or artists that are emerging. However, who wouldn't want to work with a celebrity? - Especially when you know you are good at what you do!) So, that means I would love to work with anyone, which believes in my talent and wants to work with me.

What difficulties have you faced and how have you overcome them ?

Difficulties I’ve had, include things like, getting established people or companies to recognise and support me and believe in my work and abilities. I have overcome this, by working hard, keeping on and learning from the knock backs. I believe in a saying, "Mind over matter," which suggests if I think positive, I will succeed.

When you aren’t organising an event what are your hobbies?

I am a very creative person and loves all type of artistic and creative past
times. Other interests of mine include writing and music. I would love to learn how to play the acoustic guitar. I am an aspiring author; I have a novel (NorthPole) and a semi Biography, which are in the making


Where would you like to do an event in the future, who would it feature and why?

I would love to do a Music event. I'd Mix genres, by teaming up different artists – established and up and coming –, to perform in a live concert or show.
Artists Such as J Cole teaming up with Ed Sheeran or Brandy building alliances with Gfrsh or Diddy and Skepta - oops that 1s already done, so anything is possible LOL. I would love it to be in a big city in a massive arena, – not necessarily in USA or UK. I would love to work abroad coordinating music events! My goal is to work internationally and be recognised as an established and successful event coordinator everywhere I go. In addition to eventually owning my own sports bar and club.

If your looking to organise a forthcoming event or would like to contact Nixcy persoanlly you can do this via her Facebook, Twitter, or personal Email Address.