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What's good people? GoodLifeCamapaign is back and better than ever!! Friday was a big day for sneakerheads, with the release of the Nike Foamposite Galaxy's. People were lining up for these shoes across the US. Unfortunately, I was unable to cop these but congrats to the people that will be rocking them this summer. Here's a picture of one of the hottest pair of kicks of 2012

Meet Nych G

                                                                        

What up GoodLifers. I would like to take the time out and bring you what I call a GoodLife classic. This yung talent by the name of Nych G is coming up fast. If you don't know him, after reading this interview you most definitely will, and become a fan. Lets see what the backpacker had to say to the Campaign!


GLC: So how long you been an MC?

Nych G: I was in high school and my mother was on vacation so I stole my mothers Ford Escort to go to my girlfriends house for Valentines Day. She bought me Kanye West, College Dropout album and the dreaming started at Track 1. Shout out to my girl...you know who you are.


GLC: Since you are fairly new, tell us what you are bringing to the table with your music?

Nych G: What I bring is me, lol nothing less. You might hear a song on some east town backpacker type stuff one minute, then hear a song that the most gangster person in the world could respect the next. I'm very comfortable with being me. I think people feel that.


GLC: What has been your greatest accomplishment so far in your career?

Nych G: Haha its simple lol. PEOPLE CAN SAY MY NAME. Its spelled hella awkward lol, so I get "Neech" "Neek" you name it lol, but seriously the fact the city I grew up in (Grand Rapids) is showing massive amounts of support is the biggest goal I've touched.

GLC: Do you look up to any other local artist?

Nych G: Of course I do, my Primo Profaci, Elevate, the big homie ajax stacks, j king, and thats just to name a few. Grand City is packed full of talented artis. I love that.


GLC: Being from Grand Rapids, do you feel that your music career can take off there. And tell us the best thing musically about the city?

Nych G: I see it like this. We are a small market city that's making the transition into becoming a big market city... how can we lose?  People immediately think of Detroit when they think of Michigan, not G.R.  Lol whats better then being the under dog that comes out on top.  Being in a small market isn't a bad thing, but going at your career like your in a small market is.  My team and people I affiliate myself with all think we live in South Beach anyway lol.


GLC: What obstacles did you have to overcome to get this far?

Nych G: Just believing in myself.  Its always nice to hear a compliment and its easy to accept it, but at the end of the day if you don't look yourself in the mirror and believe your dope, compliments mean zero.  This isn't a hobby or something I'm doing occasionally, its my passion and it was hard to relay that message to people but they'll catch on. lol


GLC: What is your inspiration to your music?

Nych G: Life....My sons deserve a lot more than I've had, and I'm going to make that happen. Plain and simple.

                                                                                  
GLC: What are the things about being a rapper that you most enjoy?

Nych G: Man, so many to name, but I'm going to have to say the best thing is the different venues. Traveling to new venues  I've never stepped foot in and being presented with the challenge of grasping the crowds attention, although they've never heard me before. Yea, that feeling is dope.


GLC: If you had 25 dollars and you had to get something to eat, drink, and something to listen to, what would they be?

Nych G: Food wise... We hitting Denny's for zesty nachos with extra sour cream and a raspberry ice tea. My sis works there so I don't gotta leave a tip. Musically I'd probably go get Kanye West College Dropout album. I bet Yeezy is still doing numbers off that.


GLC: Top 5 MC's

Nych G: Of all time in my book... B.I.G, Jay-Z, Az, Nas, and Canibus, but I'm a keep it real, I wasn't an avid Rap listener until Kanye West, so my personal top 5 are, Kanye West, J. Cole, Wale, Chip Tha Ripper, and Curren$y...backpackers unite lol.


GLC: Any advice for the up and coming?

Nych G: Live like you can die tomorrow because you can. Put your heart into whatever your doing and realize somebody is always coming for your spot.


GLC: Shout outs? And where can the people go to listen to your music, or any shows? And what you got coming up?

Nych G: Well I just did Billy's Lounge in East Town for my homies album release party. I have a mixtape dropping soon, then shortly following after that will be the album. I'm currently in the process of creating my personal website. So for now people can check out www. reverbnation.com/itsmenychg  for the latest music.
Shout out to my mother and father, my grandma and my granny, my whole Fireproof music fam, my MileHighClub affiliates, Ajax Stacks and the whole Highrise gang. The GoodLifeCampaign for reaching out to artist on the come up. Add me on face book and follow me on twitter @chronych2000
                                                                                            

GLC: Let's show mad love and support to Nych G and please comment we love to see your feed back.
                                                                                         

                                                                         

                                                                                    

*** NEW WILLIE FOR THE PEOPLE GUN RUE STAND UP****

Mark His Words

                                                                                         
What up Goodlifers. Long time no see. Well we are back and stronger than ever. We recently got a chance to sit down with an extraordinary artist from Flint, by the name of JP. Let me tell y'all something this young artist is really on his way, his drive and determination is off the charts, and you can hear it all in his music. Lets see what this swagged out fella had to say. Enjoy.


GLC:  So JP, Tell us where you from, for the people that don't know?


JP:  I was born in Kalamazoo, MI, moved to Paw Paw when I was 4 and started school, then moved to Allegan in 8th grade and finished high school there. Once I finished high school, I moved to Flint and that is where I have lived since 2006. So I guess I'd say Flint... cuz I am a Fly City Boi!!!



GLC:  When did you first know you wanted to do music?

JP:  I've always been really into music, and have been a fan of hip hop, rap, and R&B since I was about 10 years old. I would even sit in class in high school and write raps back and forth with friends. But it wasn't until I moved to Flint that I actually thought about making my own music. I went out to the clubs and saw kids my age on stage performing their own music... that was the first time I had ever witnessed that! That is what opened the door! I saw and heared what they were doing and thought to myself "I can do that!" So I started playing around with it, I got some cheap equipment and started recording my own stuff. I would say that the positive feedback from the jump is when I knew his this was something I wanted to do! If I wouldn't have gotten the encouragement I did early on, I don't know how far I would have taken it. But I had made a myspace page and uploaded a few songs I had recorded, and people actually liked it! That was in early 2007, and that's when it all started! And I have gotten more and more into it ever since. Now it is t ONLY thing I wanna do!


GLC: Who are some of your inspirations musically?

JP:  I draw inspiration from a lot of different places! Life is probably the biggest inspiration for my music. The life I have lived, the people I have met and dealt with, the places I have been, the things I have seen, the pain and losses I have suffered... and the life I WANT to live, the places I want to be, the things I want to see, my hopes and dreams for the future!!! My music is a reflection of both the life I have lived and the life I want to live! My music is a way for me to vent, and talk about problems I am facing or things I am dealing with. It is a way for me to get it off my chest. It is also a way for me to speak to my audience and share my feelings on certain subjects. And the fact that my fans listen to and love what I am saying is one of my biggest inspirations! Good artist motivate and inspire me a lot as well, even artist who I am not fond of inspire me too. And last but not least, my family and friends. They are probably my biggest inspiration!

GLC: If you could be signed to any label, what label would it be?

JP: I tell people this a lot, and I am glad you asked this question! If I could be signed to any label, and I know this may sound cliche, but I would want to be signed by Lil Wayne to Young Money! And here are the reasons why! One, Lil Wayne is a very diverse artist and isn't strictly gangsta rap, or strictly club music, or R&B, he does it all! I consider myself to be very diverse as well and I feel like I could truly be myself under Young Money! Any other label, I feel, would try to point me in one direction or the other... and that's not what I want. I wouldn't make good music if I couldn't make the music I WANT to make! and reason two is that Lil Wayne has EVERY type of artist you can think of on his label, gangsta rappers, swag/hype rappers, singers, female artists, you name it he's got it... EXCEPT for a white boy!!! I feel like I would be the missing puzzle piece to complete the team!!! With that being said... Llil Wayne wassup??? Holla at ya boy! lol


GLC: Who and what would you say you sound the most like in the game right now?

JP: I've been told by numerous people that I sound like Drake. I've also heard that I am "The white Trey Songz!" But I know I'm not even on the same level, vocally, as Trey! I can, however, see how people could think/hear that in my music! Those are two of my favorite artists so my style probably does reflect their inspirations on me and my music more so than any other artist. But I must say, I personally feel that I have a very unique style and sound! I don't want to be "like Drake" or "like Trey Songz" I want to be JP!!!


GLC: Top 5 MC's? Anybody doesn't have to be in the industry, they can be local artist too?

JP: My top 5 would be Drake, J. Cole, Lil Wayne, T.I. and my dude from Flint Marq Madison!!!

                                                                             
                                                                            

GLC: If you had 25 dollars and you had to get something to eat, drink, and listen to, what would they be?

JP: Hmmm... I would have to hit up Blimpies and get a 12-inch Club sandwich on zesty Parmesan bread wit Swiss and American cheese, mayo, a few onions, heated and grilled! BEST SANDWICH EVER! lol. I wouldn't get a drink from there tho... I'd probably hit the gas station and get either a peach mango Fuze or a Powerade. And it depends on what the newest releases are music-wise on what would I get to listen to! If there was a new album out by a artist  like (which there are a LOT, so its pretty likely) I would stop by Meijers and grip it, because I like to support my idols and motivators! If there wasn't anything new out that I wanted, I would hit one of the hood spots or barber shops and buy a couple of the newest mixes!


GLC: Tell us your definition of the Good Life?

JP: STRESS FREE LIVING! Which sounds pretty impossible but it's really not! I live my life daily with no regrets! I've learned, luckily at a young age, that life is too short to live with regrets... so I always think before I do or say things. Because of that, I usually don't have to deal with stress from dumb decisions. Love stresses me out however, lol, and there is no answer to that other than patience which I am working on! I have a strong faith in God so those that I have lost, although I still cry to this day, I know they are in a better place and I will see them again one day! The biggest stress in my life and most everybody I know is money. smh. They say money can't buy you happiness, but to some degree it definitely can! My definition of the Good Life would be a life with no financial issues for me or ANYBODY I love and care for, no family issues, everybody gets along and stays in touch, my boys get out the hood and see there is more to life than hustlin and trappin, I got a good woman on my side who is down to ride thru thick and thin and loves me the way I deserve to be loved, and I am living a life and doing things that make those watching and counting on me proud!


GLC: Where do you see yourself with your music in te next 5 years?

JP: Honestly... EVERYWHERE! I am moving to Miami this year and I feel like that is where I will get my big break! I have already dropped 4 albums and am currently working on my 5th. There are major artist in the industry today who have been around for years and years and haven't even dropped 5 albums. I truly love what I do, and because of that I will NEVER stop! I will drop album after album after album! And I don't think it will be long before somebody with some major pull hears my music and the love and passion I have for it! Once that happens, it's straight to the top! I feel like I am ready for he world, my confidence is where it needs to be, I just need that big push! I don't think it will take me long in Miami to get noticed and take it to the next level!


GLC: What do you think it will for you to make it from a local artist to an artist in he industry?

JP: I just need somebody with some money or connections to get behind me! I would really like a manager with some serious contacts, but even if it's just somebody that sees my potential and knows somebody. Once somebody who is in the position to truly help me get to the next level takes the time to listen to my music and learn about me as a person, and sees how much I love what I do and how hungry I am and how much I believe in myself... they won't be able to deny it! And tat is all it is going to take, is that certain somebody to get behind me!

                                                                                                          
GLC: Any advice for the up and coming?

JP: My biggest piece of advice would be BE YOURSELF! I can't tell you how many times I check a local artist out and they are trying so hard to be a Lil Wayne, Drake, or Gucci Mane, or somebody like that... THEY ALREADY HAVE THEM... WHY WOULD THEY WANT YOU? lol. You gotta be yourself! If you aren't, then people aren't gonna feel what your saying. And you have to believe in yourself. If yo don't believe in yourself, then you can't expect anybody else to.


GLC: Where can people go to get or listen to your music?

JP: I have some of my albums and music on iTunes, Amazon, Rhapsody, etc., but the easiest way is just to hit up my website, http://www.jphiphop.com/ ! I have all of my music on there and a lot of it is free for download! You can also read my full bio, if you want to learn more about me!


GLC: Any shout outs?

JP: GOD! MY FANS! MY FOREVER FLY TEAM! My mom and the rest of the fam! All my goonies and my people in Fly City! And everybody that took the time to read this interview. Also GoodLifeCampaign for looking out on the interview. RIP CKALI, RIP DADDY. and Free REAPER!!!

                                                                                  
Well Goodifers there it is. JP is on his way to the top. And we wish him much success. Really takethe time out to listen and get t know this young talented artist. Thanks and be on the look out for more on goodlifecampign.