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M.O.P.’s Billy Danze Spearheads “Rap United Nations” (RUN) Movement

 “RUN” (Raps United Nation) is the brainchild of M.O.P.’s Billy Danze who throughout the course of his illustrious career and years of extensive international touring could not help but notice and acknowledge how many talented artists he met during his travels who simply lacked a platform to be heard. Who better then a fellow artist to spearhead the charge and give them that platform, as Billy explains “As an artist I understand the frustration.  There are so many artists out there that possess the talent of being able to produce and record good music. They are determined; they have the drive and dedication, but feel as if no one notices. I’ve seen and heard what’s out there from an artistic level.  These artists need to be heard and have a united voice. I am very passionate about giving them that opportunity and will do anything in my power to help those that really want to win.”

 The Music industry has undeniably changed and evolved and artists have been forced to either adapt with it, or go the way of the dinosaur. While the Internet and the proliferation of social media platforms are viable assets for new artists desperately looking for exposure, using those mediums alone is still equivalent to trying to “catch lighting in a bottle.” Billy Danze’s ambitious plans for “RUN” are to create an army of incredible artists from all corners of the globe and to unify and raise awareness for them by creating projects which are loud enough to be heard by the masses; as Billy details “my aim is to get every talented artist a deal. 

Support on a globalized scale is all an artist really needs or could ask for. I have contacted all my resources and they in return have done the same.  A vital key to success in this business is alliance; and I personally have a team in every corner of the world. We can build a team of thousands and support each other.”

There is no disputing the artistic contributions Billy Danze has contributed to the culture as a member of M.O.P., yet, while still in its early infancy, his greatest contribution may still lay in front of him as the founder of “RUN,” as he eloquently states “as a fellow artist, these projects will enable me to be a vital cog in a family of worthy artists that simply need a platform and a voice and to oversee that lends the potential to be the biggest accomplishment of my career.  From a business perspective, I believe “RUN” (Raps United Nation”) is a vehicle the industry is desperately lacking.  The way to find new talent is to go get it.  Industry executives no longer believe in the artist, or artist development, how can the industry grow if we don’t allow new artists to showcase their talent?”

For artists interested in becoming a part of the “RUN” (Raps United Nation) movement and its debut project “First Wave,” please view the links below to find out more information on how to submit music: www.rapsunitednation.com, https://twitter.com/#!/RapsUnited or http://www.facebook.com/RapsUnitedNation

M.O.P. & Snowgoons Collaborate For New LP “Sparta”

Hailing from Brownsville, Brooklyn,  Billy Danze and Lil Fame have solidified their reputation as iconic lyricists  through their years of hard-hitting rhymes and unparalleled tenacity. Never  compromising their style and having shared the mic with industry greats such as  Jay-Z, Jadakiss, Styles P, Guru, ODB, Busta Rhymes, and Redman, just to name a  few, the duo has rightfully earned its status as one of the most revered acts in  hip-hop today.

In Late July 2011, Billy Danze took to Conspiracy  Worldwide Radio to break the news that M.O.P.’s upcoming LP would be a  collaborative effort with German & Danish production team, the Snowgoons.  Speaking on the album, Danze said, “[Snowgoons] just sent us some fire…those  dudes are incredible…when you hear this project, you’re going to be satisfied as  an M.O.P. fan and a Snowgoons fan.” Ensuring fans around the world that this  will be one of their most diverse sounding albums, the Mash Out Posse member  went on to praise the Snowgoons, proclaiming, “they’ve got everything…they’re  blazing through and coming from different angles. These guys providing us with  that dramatic sound, with those theatrical sounds, with that hard hip-hop…they  supplied us with everything. I’m really psyched about this project.” Further,  listeners can pr

Consisting of founders Det and DJ Illegal plus longtime  affiliate and now 3rd member, Sicknature, the Snowgoons made their full-length  producer album debut with 2007’s “German Lugers,” released on Babygrande  Records. The Snowgoons continued their onslaught of orchestral and epic  instrumentals the following year with their sophomore producer album “Black  Snow.” Since 2007, the Snowgoons have developed a massive following, starting in  Europe and spanning the entire world, becoming  a staple in the underground hip-hop scene by working with approximately 100  lyricists. They have gone on to release four additional producer projects and  worked with some of the most remarkable MCs in the underground. Danze says of  The Snowgoons “We may get some features, but I think M.O.P. on a Snowgoons  project and Snowgoons producing a whole project for M.O.P. is enough  featuring.

“Those dudes are incredible,” he continued. “When you  hear this project, you’re going to be satisfied as an M.O.P. fan and a Snowgoons  fan. I think you’re going to flip your wig,” he continued. “They’ve got  everything… It’s amazing to me because most of the time, producers have a  signature sound. These guys already sent me like 50 tracks. They sent me 50  tracks and they’re blazing through and coming from different  angles.”

M.O.P. and Snowgoons collaborative album is scheduled for  release November 22, 2011 on Babygrande Records. Celebrating its ten-year  anniversary, Babygrande has established itself as a pivotal New York label  responsible for over 100 titles since 2001. After ten-years and counting,  Babygrande continues to consistently work with groundbreaking and world-renowned  artists.

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