This weeks artist arena is a dope double feature on two artists making waves and catching notice in Detroit and the downriver area. Who are we talking about you ask? None other than the original Mad Boy master mak of them all, Mak Loo and his main mans of Mad Boy Entertainment Richi Rasta. We have a triple feature this week on RoxxxTv with their manager and also co owner of Mad Boy Entertainment, Jamye “Finchy” Finch in an article shedding light on the woman of the industry from the fore front female artists and models to the managers, talent scouts, promoters, owners and business ladies behind the scenes. We are here though to speak and hear on South West Detroit’s own Ice Cube the ever infamous Mak Loo.
This guy here is the the perfect mix of art, gangsta, business things that epically make up the attitude anybody from the city of Detroit carries. His music could be the track you ride out to, party to, get gully or what ever you want. His delivery and sound can take you back to the later funk and soul days of Motown with a dash of west coast influence . Mak Loo is one dude I’d have to say is truly real and about his hustles but isn’t afraid to bust down and have a good time. Mak and Richi Rasta have been together a short time but are building a movement with each other and Jamye with their music, show presence and way they provide a great experience for every supporter and fan whether at a show or over a beat. There is no doubt within the next year there will be a Mad Boy take over nobody in Michigan can ignore. I’m excited to hear and see what comes next out of this label and their artists and I’m gonna stay bumpin MAKavelli until you drop new stuff bro. Much love to MBE , Mak Loo , Richi Rasta and Finchy for hooking up the interviews and their time.
I PRESENT TO YOU THE BOSS LUCIANO HIMSELF
How did you get your start in music and what was your inspiration to go from free styling to recording full tracks? Who was/were your musical influences?
I got started with music the same way every lil boy in the hood did, rappin at the lunch table or in a circle just making words rhyme & tryn get a reaction from yo boyz. I started going to studio with my nigga J Reese and seen he was making songs and i wanted to do that too but i went to college instead. Later dropped out start doing music and then my niggaz get locked up so i had to go hard! My influences are 2pac, Biggie, Ice Cube, Jeezy, Nas, Bun B, Lil Wayne, Fabolous, Big Herk.
How did you chose your stage name or was it given to you ?
Mak Loo short my real name Markus Lewis.
What has been your favorite event (yours or others) and do you have a crazy or unforgettable memory that has happened at one?
Favorite event gotta my own MBE EVENTS or Bpat ragers. Just know dey be certified litty my nigga/niggette. Too many memories, come to an event n make a memory wit da gang.
What song do you think is your best song so far or do you have a favorite track?
I got alot of favorite tracks but to narrow a few I’ll say my favs are: Drip, Never Been, Stressin, Like a Slave, My Ppl. To name a few.
What song have you had the best experience recording?
PROS OVA HOEZ FT BIG HERK cuz i got on track wit a legend from Detroit.
Will you ever sign a major label deal or do your own thing in Michigan with bigger and better things to come?
Im gon do whatever best for my team and myself.
How does it feel to be on stage in front of fans? Does it affect you if the crowd is large or small and how?
I love bein on stage. I get energy the bigger the crowd but I performed in front a handful of mufukaz with the same energy as thousand plus ppl lol I use it as free rehearsal ….fuk it.
How do you feel about today’s New Wave artists and do you think mumble rap will be around much longer?
Fuk any new niggaz that don’t respect the ones that paved the way cuz I pay homage. As far as they music I like some new shyt but most is just trend music, no weight to it, watered down. Won’t last in my opinion.
What is your favorite track or album by another artist?My fav album by another artist is Jeezy and Yo Gotti and Drake
I heard you have been acting. Is there any truth in that statement ?
Yeah i just recently started a movie with a couple different ppl. Do be on the look out for me on the big screen fooosho.
Who have you been able to work with that made an impression on yourself and your work?
Big Herk, Chedda Boy Malik, Richi Rasta, Big Gov, Jelly Roll and ATL my niggaz.
Any major or local artists you would have to work with if you had the chance?
Jeezy, Yo Gotti, Boosie, Ross, Meek, Drake, J Cole, shyyyyyyd any nigga relevant or a legend.
Do you consider yourself a businessman and artist or just an artist?
I’m a business man but I like to play the role like I’m just the artist but you can’t fake putn work in so fuk it im both fasho.
Do you have anything new in the works? Could you drop any hints?
I just dropped MAKaveli in April. Next we got #MBE mixtape coming real soon, downriver compilation in June. Me and Richi Rasta got one coming in fall and Mak Loo Makaroni mixtape coming out round Thanksgiving time.
As a local music force ready to be in front, can we expect you to still help out other local artist as you have with your label Mad Boy Entertainment or connections of your own in the industry?
Of course I’mma real nigga. I’mma help anybody that deserve n need to be helped. I do not fuk wit fuk boiz tho. REAL NIGGAZ ONLY!
You are making waves through Detroit and downriver. How does it feel to have other metro artists respecting you and lil dudes who have influence from your style or music?
I ain’t even know I influenced anybody cuz niggaz don’t show luv where I’m from lol but r.i.p my nigga Zanni Dave. He da only downriver nigga I could take under my wing and give him what lil game I had on certain shyt but most my niggaz already got they own lane but da rest of deez yung punks mannnnnnnn fuk emmmm. I don’t fuk wit em. The ones I do fuk wit dey know wat it be.
Tell me how you and Ricchi Rasta started Bum Rich Niggas and Slither Gang ? What’s it stand for and how do you feel that these hashtags are becoming a movement?
I met my nigga Rasta at the bar playing pool. Real niggaz just link like dat sometimes, found out he do music and been down ever since. He a real nigga. My nigga Rasta started Slither Gang and I can’t tell u what it mean but either u gaaaaang or u strange lol & s/o to hashtags.
As of late, fellow Mad Boy artists and label mates have come under fire by a local rapper down river Z Perelli. He pays homage to you and respect but at the same time is dissing and trying to beef with your boys Richi Rasta and D.G. Savage. How do you play this move and do you think he will affect the downriver music scene?
Lol lol damn this shyt must got big to get asked bout dawg lol well I noticed he ain’t really want no smone wit dem boiz. It was just something to get attention or clout what they call it but naw I think the fact he tried to start some shyt let me know we poppin but as far as da team u say fuk dem den I’m riding. Just how it is wit me but it wasn’t nothin serious.
Do you feel this beef started because Perelli wanted to market himself off names that are moving in the local scene or is this just a hater thing ?
I’m sure he seen #slithergang too much he had to take a shot at da gang. He failed ….he won’t try dat no mo tho factz.
Who’s your favorite local rapper right now and what producer is making the hottest beats in your opinion?
My new fav local artist is all Mad Boy Entertainment. Me, Richi, D.G., Swagg, Teop, Odinn, Clutch, Nesto …….others ATM Krown, K Gaines, Cain, Vegaz Floss Alot, Odd Ball, Bpat, RIP Zanni Dave.
Producers, Tone Tizzo, ATM Krown, Doc Hollywood.
Can we expect a Richi/Mak album or you guys just gonna keep it to a few tracks here and there and focus more on solo stuff?
Yuuuuuup, we droppin end of summer.
Any tips for future artists, DJ’s, freestylers, entertainers and business men?
My advice to anybody wanna chase they dream first find out if u talented thru friends & family. If u get that support figure out to turn yo hobby into a career. Don’t waste time or talent and stay tru & focused on yo goals.
Last words for the fans and where they can catch you at or shameless self-promo or shout outs?
Go get my album MAKaveli hosted by comic JWILL riiiiiight now on itunes, google play, spotify, bandcamp etc.
Check out my website for upcoming events, shows, music and projects.
S/O Detroit, downriver, the whole mitten, eeeeevery ghetto, every suburb wit hood niggaz in it, s/o my team Mad Boy free dem boiz and rip my niggaz gone too soon.
#SLITHERGANG OR U STRANGE MAK LOO AKA SLITHER
