What has been your biggest accomplishment? My biggest accomplishment so far is a lot of things I’ve done, not just one. I  have been on several college radio stations, and I currently have a track the me and my group (Blakk Money) made in rotation on WSCR365  a iTunes radio station. We also put together a tour The Ready To Take Flight ‘On Demand’  Tour and we hit states such as NY, PA and DE so all of those in one would be my biggest accomplishments.

What has been your most difficult challenge? My most difficult challenge is trying to prove that I’m cut from a different cloth as far as my lyrical ability, song concepts, metaphores and punchlines.

What makes you different? What makes me different is my versitile style and ability to switch up my style depeneding on the track.

What projects are you working on? I’m currently work on trying to get another tour together.

Where are you from originally? I’m from Brooklyn, NY

How Long have you been making music? I have be making music since 2001.

What artists inspire you? What’s artist inspire me is Jay-Z,  Ludacris and Fabolous.

How would you define your style of music? My style is mainly based on punchlines and metaphores.

What teams are you affiliated with? Blakk Money

Who are some artists that you have worked with? Jack Spa77ow, D-Magic, Young $pin$, Young L, G4 Weaz and J-Brook.

Who would you like to collab with? Jay-Z, Fabolous, Ludacris,  Keyshia Cole, Keri Hilson just to name a few.

Where do you see the future of music? I see myself real big,  my work ethic and hunger will speak for it self.

Where do you see yourself in 1 year? I see myself signed to an major record label, or a sucsessful independent label.

Describe yourself in one word: Spectacular

Any shout outs? I want to shout out Danithia J. from unsigneddebut.com, Dave Camp from WSCR365, and Don Bleek

Web Site URL : http://www.blakkmoney.com

MySpace URL: http://Myspace.com/buckrogers718

Management Contact Info: 718-715-4452

Where can we hear your stuff? http://Myspace.com/buckrogers718

Zelakhan has been pursuing his dream of becoming a heavy-weight in the world of Hip-Hop and entertainment since the age of 14.This Cleveland, Ohio based artist is currently working with platinum selling producers: 4th Disciple (Wu-Tang Clan, Killarmy and Sunz of Man) and DJLord Jazz (Lords of the Underground.) Inspired by artists such as Nas,Wu-Tang Clan, 2Pac, N.W.A, Outkast, Notorious B.I.G., Jay-Z, Slick Rick, Run DMC, KRS-1 and Big Daddy Kane, Zelakhan has created his own unique style of emceeing. Strapped with a witty flow and a remarkable ability to tap into the listeners deepest emotions, Zelakhan is ready to show the world that he can be a pioneer in the Midwest Hip-Hop movement which is currently overlooked by the East Coast, West Coast, and the Dirty South. Zelakhan has released several projects which include; City On My Shoulders (2008), Lyfe Movement The Underground Railroad (1998), Hoodfactor The Factz (2002) and Money & Muscle Vol 1 (2003). He has recorded songs with Killah Priest, Islord of Killarmy and The Hillside Scramblers. He has also been the opening act for KRS-1, Raekwon & Ghostface, Killarmy, Lil Flip, Cappadonna, Ludacris, Keith Murray, Murder Inc., Wu-Tang Clan, Method Man, Big Daddy Kane, Killah Priest, The Roots, Bone Thugs n Harmony, Capone & Noreaga and Joe Budden.  Zelakhan was nominated for 2006 Ohio Hip Hop Awards ‘New Artist’ and 2008 Ohio Hip Hop Awards ‘Best Male Artist’ and ‘Best Lyricist’. He is also featured on Z107.9fm where you can hear his intros for on-air personalities Tropikana and Jay Fresh.  He has been featured in The Lake County News Herald and The Cleveland Plain Dealer.

Where can we hear your stuff?
Z107.9fm (cleveland, ohio)
www.rebelarmyradio.t83.com

How did you get that name?
My first name is Lozell.  I was going by Zel back in the day.  I called myself Minister Zelakhan in a cypher in reference to Louis Farrakhan and everybody in the room went crazy.  People been calling me Zelakhan since then.

What has been your biggest accomplishment?
Spending 2 months in Staten Island, NY with 4th Disciple and Wu-Tang Clan. 4th invited me to come stay with him in Park Hill a while back.  I’ve opened up for almost every major artist that performed in Cleveland but this was the biggest of my accomplishments because I recorded in my first multi-million dollar studio for the first time.  I was learning the ins and outs of the industry first hand.
What has been your most difficult challenge?: Coming from a forgotten market such as Cleveland, Ohio.  We don’t get the exposure like the other markets get.  Labels and scouts don’t come to Cleveland looking for artist.

What makes you different?
I think the passion I express makes me different from alot of artist today.  Alot of this new music is watered down and recycled.

What projects are you working on?
Working on an album with Phoenix Jones called G.O.D. (Grind Or Die)…Also working on a solo mixtape called Money & Muscle Vol. 2 with DJ Jack Da Rippa….Also working on my solo Debut called Carpe’ Diem.  All these projects will have production from Yonny, LT Moe, 4th Disciple, Kickdrums, Matlock, Lord Jazz and Mauly T

Where are you from originally?
I’m originally from Painesville, Ohio.  Shout out to Homeworth Ave.

How Long have you been making music?
I’ve been writing since I was like 9 or 10 but started recording at 14

What artists inspire you?
Nas, Jay-Z, Andre 3000 and Big Boi, Alicia Keys, Sade, 2Pac, Biggie, Kanye, 50, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, T.I., Wu-Tang Clan, Ludacris, Dr. Dre and Snoop, Lil Wayne

How would you define your style of music?
Street Realily Hip Hop..It all comes from the heart.  I run with the feelings and emotions that I go through on a daily basis.  I’ve seen everything from the projects to the college dorms so I have a wide range of creativity.

What teams are you affiliated with?
Black Lion Movement, Team Tuck, Tek Set

Who are some artists that you have worked with?
4th Disciple from Wu-Tang Clan/Killarmy, DJ Lord Jazz from Lords of the Underground, Killah Priest, Timbo King, Islord, Yonny

Who would you like to collab with?
Nas, Jay-Z, Outkast, T.I., Raekwon, Ghostface and Method Man, Ludacris, Alicia Keys, Keyshia Cole, Beyonce, Ciara, Dr. Dre, Timbaland, Mick Boogie, Young Chris and State Property, 50, Young Buck, Scarface, Lil Wayne

Where do you see the future of music?
In my hands!!  Cleveland, Ohio got next.  It’s our turn.  Everybody has had their turn.  It’s time for Cleveland and the rest of Ohio to unite and get this cake like the South doing right now.

Where do you see yourself in 1 year?
ALIVE! Getting paid off this game whether it be with a major or indie.  No matter when, where and how, the money gotta be right!

Describe yourself in one word.
KING
Any shout outs?
The Siler, Stokley, Walling, Noble, Ware and Jones family tree.  PVC, Bula, The Land, Columbus.  4th Disciple, Paulie Rhyme, Lord Jazz, Yonny, Shugabooga, Optiks, Sound Techs, DeApp at Ohio Sound Lab, Nikki Swift, DJ Jack Da Rippa, G-Spot, Tropikana and Jay Fresh from z107.9fm, Rebel Army Radio.

Email: zelakhan@gmail.com

www.myspace.com/zelakhan

Management Contact Info: zelakhan@gmail.com

www.myspace.com/zelakhan

Stix, what do you do?
Engineer, Compose, Songwriter, Rap, Grind

Where did you get the name?
I used to be a little stick figure back in the day and niggaz used to clown me cause my roots was Haitian so I combined the two and then I switch the sticks to S.T.I.X. S.ubliminal T.eacher I.nvestigating the X. Unknown. I stay teaching and I stay learning

How did you get started in the music business?
I was in a group called the Beedie Hedz back in the day and I just wanted to make things happen so decided to go try to get my foot in the door. So I went to Full Sail to help myself become independent as far as production was concern then in 1998 when I graduated Full Sail moved to the Atlanta and got to work for the legendary 2 Short. I had recorded a couple tracks on his nationwide compilation and the rest was history

What motivates you?
Knowing that Donald Trump, Bill Gates, and what ever wealthy hustler out there is working with same about of hours in a day as me. If they can get it so can I. Your boy got big plans and a lot of people gonna eat.

What are some challenges you have had to face in the business?
Finding people that can be on the same page. Business is business. It either hustle or get hustled

What advice would you give to new artists/ producers?
Don”t ever try to be like anyone else, make everyone else want to be like you. Then you know you got something.

What can someone expect when recording with you?
To always get there monies worth. This is no hobby I really do this

What’s missing in Orlando?
A radio station with balls enough to show local artist love

Any last words?
Let me get a Khaled budget and watch how I change the game!!!!

How can you be contacted?
(407) 973-2711 or email haitianblood@juno.com