Ok hip hop and celebrity music fans across all genres, put your phones on vibrate, turn down your music a bit and focus! I bring a very special treat to your eyes, a world reknown music producer that probably sounds familiar to you. His name is Frankie Biggz and if the name doesn't sound familiar, his musical prowess will. So that you will be more apt to check out his MySpace page, which you can visit by clicking his name http://www.myspace.com/frankiebiggz I'll hit some highlights of this quite possibly most sought after independent record producers that exists today. Fact 1: Frankie Biggz has 20 years in the biz! Fact 2: Frankie Biggz started at the age of 9 opening nationally bands like Poison, Guns?n?Roses and Ratt Fact 3: Frankie Biggz earned a #1 Billboard Hit, Angel En El Cielo by Stefani. Fact 4: Frankie Biggz earned a Platinum Record and three Grammy nominations. Fact 5: Frankie Biggz remixed and programmed for various Platinum artists such as Christina Aguilera, Eminem and 50 Cent. Fact 6: Frankie Biggz shared space and studio with producers like Dr. Dre,Randy Jackson, Rodolfo Castillo, and Sergio George. Fact 7: Frankie Biggz is one of the creative minds behind HBO's Paranormal TV show ? Dead Serious? Staring Shannon Sylvia. Fact 8: Frankie Biggz won a Latin Grammy for his production work on Sony Latin Artist Oscar D?Leon. Fact 9: Frankie Biggz is an International Club DJ, Business Owner, Grammy Award Winning Record Producer and TV VJ Host. If you want over a dozen more facts and information about his own record labels and other projects he has done stop reading right now and check out his myspace page at Myspace.com/FrankieBiggz . Then come back directly for a rare, original interview with one of the most inspirational success stories in the music industry. Or read the interview first, then go to his myspace page. Frankie Biggz, you've been marked! Hit Man:Of course, your success resume is outstanding. In your own words will you give us who Frankie Biggz is? Frankie Biggz: Well, I'm just a 4th generation Mexican/American born in Monroe Michigan in 1973 just south of Detroit. I am the middle child of two brothers, and my first love has and always will be Music.
HM:You have done many things and have had many accomplishments. What is the one that stands out as most memorable to you and why? FB: My two biggest accomplishments were the births of my two sons Marcus and Luis Lucio.There's nothing like seeing your kids being born period.
HM:What inspired you to go after your music career and also, what helped you to break down the barriers to continue to move forward? FB: My inspiration was my older brother Miguel Tomas Lucio. When we were kids, he played the drums and all I wanted to do was be like him.I would sit with a huge boom box and record every Jazz Band concert he had at school. I was determined to be a drummer, so I just listened to music and watched MTV all day,everyday!
HM:Not many people may know this but I am a fan of Yoo Hoo. Did you know that? FB: Nope.
HM:I think it is made in Heaven. Is there a beverage that you believe would never get old to you? FB: Jagermeister baby!! lol
HM:I meet a lot of sayers and rarely any doers. Some people have this idea preset that a person is shady. I can vouch that you, Mr. Biggz, are the real deal and I wish people could know that you are one of the rare ones who are comopassionate and appreciative. Is there any advice you can give people to help explain why some producers and celebrities are shady or any advice to help show that many are not? FB: Unfortunately, about 90% of record producers have earned the "Doche Bag" tag !!
1. They use this false power that they give them selves to be "Dream Weavers" or "Star Makers" and use it against unsuspecting new artist to either sleep with them or rip them off. 9x's out of 10, these guys don't know the first thing about the music business and believe that programming a beat on there MPC makes them a producer.
2. They LIE about who they have connections to, both managers and labels, YET, they have no credits to there name.
Advice?
1. Keep working and never give up the dream.
2. No substitute for pressing palms!! Meeting someone face to face is way more effective then phone calls or emails.
3. PAY YOUR PRODUCER!! Hit Production is not FREE!
4. Have fun, be real, and be honest.
HM:Your myspace page mentions that you are looking for the next great thing. I suppose you get a lot of people claiming to be that thing. When someone contacts you to try to prove it, what are you really looking for? FB: Something that I've never seen or heard before!
HM:What comes over you when you do music? Where is that place you go to shut out the world and allow the music to take over? FB: GOD , and HEAVEN!
HM:Do you hate it when people call you Smallz just to be funny? FB: Not at all because the only person that's ever said the word "Smallz" is my former Latin Artist Evonne Ramos. Whats funny about that is that she calls her self "Smallz" She'll call me on the phone and say" Biggz, It's Smallz" !! So for the last few years she's "Smallz" to me...Love ya Sis!
HM:What advice do you have for people struggling to make it with their dreams? Is there any sure fire strategies you have come across that works? FB: My advise is to never give up but PLEASE educate your self in this business, ask a lot of questions and never stop promoting!!
HM:It is now time for the pitch! Please tell how someone can get a hold of you and where they can find more information on the amazing Frankie Biggz. FB: myspace.com/frankiebiggz
facebook.com/frankiebiggz
frankiebiggz@gmail.com
Last question, albeit strange: If you could reap rewards for good deeds or reward reapers for good deeds what would those deeds be? FB: Great question, however , that's not one I'm at liberty to answer or even know. I'll know it when I'm face to face w/ my maker, I mean, is that not the subject of your first meeting with him?
Mr. Biggz, it has been an honor! On behalf of the music industry and fans of music in general, thank you for your contribution to the world of music. It's a universal language that is easily understandable and your musical touch has made it even more pleasant.
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