THE “EXCLUSIVE BAP INTERVIEW” WITH JPB PRODUCTIONS

The Hip-hop Buffet Series is a monthly live venue series. JPB, INC assembles underground Hip-hop groups from Pittsburgh and other cities to come out and showcase their brand of Hip-Hop. The show never repeats the same acts in one series so the talent being displayed is always new and fresh. The Hip Hop Buffet Series is about hot performances and we encourage underground raw acts to participate. The series runs from April-February. We have (3) specialty shows - In October, The All Female, In January the HHB Rookie Show and in February the HHB Veterans Show. In March, we have our Annual Hip Hop Buffet Series Awards, which are performance-based - all votes came from the crowds at shows. This year crowd votes get artist nominated - but video will play a large factor in the 2009 Hip Hop Buffet Series Awards.

Once a year Just Pressin’ Buttons, INC holds a show featuring female hip-hop artist from Pittsburgh and other cities. She wants to showcase talent from females who can perform on stage in front of live crowd. She also wants everyone to know the underground hip hop is still a live and it is not going anywhere.

DaButton Pusha
We have a format where women can rock all the time on a regular basis. We always have women who are surrounded by men. We have very few women groups out here that do Hip-hop. What JPB does is put together a forum where all types of women can feel comfortable with coming through doing the music or poetry they love to do.

Hip-hop is the very first instrument that I seen what "TRUE EXPRESSION" could be. There are plenty of instruments that others use, but what stuck out for me when I was growing up was Hip-hop. KRS-ONE and Queen Latifah were artists I listened to. I love the fact that I am able to do this. I want people to know the importance of supporting the Hip-hop Buffet Series.

We have others in Pittsburgh doing Hip-hop shows. Those same people want support from us, but they do not want to give it back. It is tired because I have been doing this show for three years by showcasing beautiful talent. Some may not like me, but do not let that affect the talent that comes to my show. You do not have to like me, but embrace the movement. If you are down with the movement, get up and move. You must not be moving if you are hating on me. People who are moving and shaking do not hate on each other, you embrace one another.

JPBTV.COM is amazing and I love it. We have a site where everything JPB touches is documented. The Ripple Effect, Rockin Live with Da Button Pusha, The Culture in Me all showcase underground talent and we bring groups from out of town also. We have created a platform not only for our local artists but also for groups who are looking to get their music outside of their city. Out of town artist now want to come to Pittsburgh because of this platform. JPBTV.COM now broadcast live. We also have the "Think You're Hot Videos" where I am at shows supporting other artist. I pay to get in these shows and I support. Documentation is the key to our existence. Look at the NFL and you'll see that they have tapes from 1950 documenting the games and we have to do the same in Hip-hop. Our story has to be told the way we did it and not the way someone else wants to tell it. JPBTV.COM documents and showcases videos.

Nina Ross - The females that are in the game are not really putting their down like they should. It is still good that Da Button Pusha is doing this event. I have been in the game for over 10 years. I am doing shows and I have all kinds of things coming up.

JOY BROWN
It is important because we are the nurturers and the life giving to the planet. Without having females energy it would unnatural. We have to represent to ourselves in a good manner to let cats know that we are here. Hip-hop is a cultural and it represents a generation of change and freedom of expression. I was ordained to do this and give my expression and I give out good vibrations to let to uplift and let them know that they are not alone. It is my gift from the creator to the people.

Tabu Mahogony
Finding female representation for the art that I produce, which is a little bit of everything is very important. From jazz, spoken word, hip-hop and soul are all a part of who I am. Divine Seven, who is my husband, produces all of my tracks. I write my own songs and I do sing sometimes.

Ladi Homi
Da Button Pusha let me know that I inspired her to do something for the female hip-hop artist in Pittsburgh. If I am her inspiration for putting a show together featuring females then I should also support and perform at her show. Everyone talks about what others are doing or not doing in hip-hop and that is what separates the ladies from boys. We get along with each other without cat fighting. Right now I have the time to perform and I want to be a motivation to other artist who come after me. I have to set an example for them so they will know what it's all about.

Kizzi - Hip-hop is vital and this event is very important. You usually do not see events like this where all the females can get together and hear different types of music from one another. My style is different because everything I talk about is real. Brixx produces my tracks and we have shows coming up at the "Grown and Sexy" featuring Ladi Homi and others.

Carma - Females are underrated in the game right now. We are showing the dudes that we can come together and hold our own. It is important to support local hip-hop. You are going to see a lot of me around. I can be reached at www.myspace.com/carmablackinc.

Nee-Nee - Hip-hop has been with me since I have been loving basketball years ago. We are letting people know that the females can rock and it is not all about the fellas. It is very important that everyone understand that "WE ARE HERE".

JacQuea Mae
Hip-hop is vital for urban voices to be heard. It is also important for people who can not speak for themselves. I've been performing for two years. In a male dominated field like hip-hop, you need an event where a woman is able to speak her mind. Just because she is a female does not mean she cannot express her art to the world.

Mi$$ Money and Corona Biggs
MM - We have to show how females represent, in hip-hop because we live a life just like men. Everyone comes from a different background. I am different from a lot of females that rap because I am more of a masculine female hip-hop artist that spits. (BG) - Seeing females perform together in Pittsburgh is something big. We are currently working on a "Ghetto Twins" albums.

Ms. Comadee
Anything that brings all females together is powerful whether it is comedy or hip-hop. Hip-hop is more than just a beat and rapping. It is a culture that is affecting our kids and our livelihood. As a comedian I am diverse. You can put me in a box and I always come out with something different. I can host a hip-hop show or tell jokes on the comedy scene.

X.T.C. (pronounced Ecstasy) - Every one thinks that Hip-hop is dead, but it is alive and it will continue to grow. Female hip-hop artist do not have support from the streets. It would be appreciated if we had the support at all shows.

Kellee Maize
Hip-hop is my mode of personal expression. It is important to keep hip-hop alive. Getting moneys, cars and all of the things that are rapped about so far, I am hoping to see go away because it is all commercial. The females coming together are important because women in general need to be heard. It is a good energy to have all women on the stage.

Semita
Hip-hop has been male dominated. You rarely see all females together. I have been into hip-hop since I was a young tot. There is no stopping hip-hop. I am apart of it until I die.

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