Bad News Brown is talented performer from Montreal.

You can find out more about him at:

www.badnewsbrown.com

www.e-stunt.ca

www.myspace.com/brizbrown

Bad News Brown- Melody ( Produced by C4) 

Big Shouts to Stuart Price, BMG and Zootwoman.

http://www.zootwoman.com

Zootwoman ft Jd Era- We Won\’t Break ( C4 Remix) 

JUSTICE-THE BEAST ( PROD BY C4)

Justice- The Beast ( Produced by C4) 

 Interview by King David      

Any rapper will tell you that one of  the harder challenges for anyone trying to make it in the music industry is being everywhere at the same time. In an age where Myspace pages and blogs allow anyone to log on and get to know an artist’s music, the key is to turn as many heads as possible. 

Donny Goines is a man who fully understands this trend and is mastering the art of self promotion one website at a time.

Born in Manhattan, Donny spent most of his early years going back and forth between Philly, the Bronx and Harlem. He quickly realized that the only way to surface from his surroundings would be to turn his circumstances into something positive. Fueled by his passion for writing and performing music, Donny set out to get his message heard, and subsequently succeeded by being awarded this years’  Underground Music Award Buzz Factor award.

KD) So let’s say it how it is. You’re name is everywhere these days. From blogs to websites, it’s clear that you’re working your ass off to get heard. What is it that keeps you wanting to take it to the next level and what’s your ultimate goal in this industry?

DG) Thank you for recognizing that because I do work very hard at this. My motivation is simple, I want to make great music and be remembered for doing great things. Money, fame, women, all that’s cool but at the end of the day when you die none of that goes with you. A legacy does tho, and that’s what I am trying to build.  

Hard work is nothing new to you. I heard that you served 3 years with the navy before deciding that you belong in the music industry. What made you leave the military and pursue a career in music instead?

DG) Well I decided to leave that motherfucker waaaaaay before music really came to mind haha. It was a real controlling envoirment and I didn’t enjoy myself there whatsoever. They believe and practice many principles that I don’t normally embrace such as conformity and things of that nature, so I really had a hard time adjusting to the whole thing. Although the Navy taught me alot of invaluable lessons such as a strong work ethic, discipline and drive it really just wasn’t for me at the end of the day.

KD) Everyone and their mother have a record out these days but once in a while, a true artist has his work come to the light. You’ve been grinding for a while now, what do you hope to bring to the table that is different then what we hear every day? How do you plan on standing out amongst all the rappers we see out there nowadays?

 DG) Well I just finished recording all the tracks for my debut album “Minute after Midnight” and I think people are really going to be impressed with the creativity and concepts within it. When making music, I always try my best to make clever songs and speak on subjects that anyone can relate to. I think about how people feel when I write and try to capture “emotions” within my records. When you listen to many of the artists today, you honestly just don’t believe them most of the time. There’s no conviction in their voice, or meaning in thier words. I on the other hand, try to do just that so when listening to my music you can expect a certain feeling or mood to come along with every song.

KD) Technology has played a huge role in facilitating the promotion of music. You have set up many blogs to show people what you’re up to. In fact, I noticed you call yourself the suicide blogger. Can you explain where you got the name?

DG) Hahahahahahaha I just love that name. To be honest that blog wasn’t intended to be just a personal one at first. I was going to talk about many subjects within it (and will do so more often in the future, I’ve just been very busy as of late) and just “bomb” people but I decided to chill with that haha. I don’t like to offend people too much, just a little bit (I’m kidding) and some things are better left unsaid I suppose. I am just the type of person who speaks my mind and thats where the idea came from. Shout out my man Bigga Threat hahaha.

KD) Can you talk a little bit about the “Bars” segment you’ve been working on?

DG) Bars is something that I wanted to do for many reasons. Basically its an online video series which showcases myself and other up and coming artists just spitting “Bars”. At first I did it to show unity within New York’s underground scene but once I felt that was properly done I reached out to other artists from all over (Rain from North Carolina, Jon Hope from Rhode Island, Blu from the LA) to appear because its bigger then New York at the end of the day. Bars is simply a vehicle used to promote myself and other artists who are doing their thing in the game. I’ve always been the type that likes to share the spotlight so to me it was a no brainer. KD) You’ve released quite a bit of work so far. “The Non Fiction EP” hosted by Shake & HipHopDx came out and made a lot of noise for you, as did your first studio album “The Prologue”. Can you tell us a little bit about how those projects came together with the different artists and producers you worked with? DG) Well as of now I have 5 under my belt. The Prologue was my very first studio project. I did that with no one and was just getting my feet wet with that. The second was “About the Author” which featured Production from Kwame, Scram Jones and Fury to name a few. That one was more Producer driven. The next one after that was called “The Excerpt” Pg. 1 which was the first of a trilogy. That one was a concept album which focused on one aspect of my life. The Artist. After that I dropped the “Off the Books” mixtape just to show people I really gets in lyrically and just spit my ass off. The last project I did was “The Non Fiction” EP with my boy Shake and HipHopDX. We had a contest for producers to send in the beats, I then had to pick the best of the best and make a cohesive EP. That one was fun. All of these projects are available for free download on my Myspace page so check them out if you get a chance. KD) This year, you won the 2008 UMA Buzz Factor award. What was it like being recognized for the moves you’ve been making and all the hard work you have done? Do you feel like you can finally relax or does this motivate you to work even harder? DG) It feels very rewarding when people start to recognize you for your hard work and sacrifice. Thats exactly what it is, hard work and sacrifice. I have given up so many things to pursue this career and when people actually praise me for the work that I do it makes me feel like the pain was worth it. As far as relaxing, I NEVER relax. I could win a Grammy tomorrow and I would still have the same exact attitude I have today because there’s always work to be done. I never rest on my laurels and really give a 110% in everything I do, and will continue to do so as long as I am still passionate about the music.

      Flash round: 1) If you could work with any producer, who would it be? Dr. Dre 2) If you could have anyone as your hype man, dead or alive, who would it be? Busta Rhymes 3) What’s the most over used word in hip hop? Movement (Grindin’ falls at a close second) 4) What’s the name of your favorite song off any of your releases? Do it for Hip Hop 5) How do you know when you’ve found the right beat? Divine       Don’t forget to checkout Donny’s official websites… The Suicide Blogger (Official Donny Goines Blog) Donny Goines MySpace       Interview by King David