MASE is holding headquarters for his music label, DMS Entertainment in Miami,Florida. As head honcho of his own independent music company, he alreadyhas 2 new artists under his creative and music production wings — Camille andSonja. Both are chiseled, honed, groomed with their distinct music styles underthe watchful eye of MASE, himself. His passion for music is fueled by his craftand skill as a music producer.

Born in Libreville, Gabon Africa, MASE, was raised in various parts of the world between Africa and Europe, then moved to California, and settled in Miam iFlorida, USA. His college years were devoted to earning and graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations from Florida International University.HisThis immersion in variety of cultures, has enriched and expanded his musichorizons. Hip-hop music and rnb is his core genre, yet he manages to spice it up with his gamut of cultural influences.

Mase further explains. “The guy that mixes my songs [knows] it’s me because Iuse a lot of drums. You can feel that it’s from the islands. The melody would besomething you’d hear in Europe. There’s a lot of different things inside me. I livein Miami and I get exposed to American music. It’s a blend of different things. Ifyou’re a chef, you cook with different spices. That’s the same thing. I try to be achef and create something different in my music.”

One of the rare occasions that MASE took the mic was for a tribute song for hislate father, entitled “WE MISS YOU”. The melody and the groove is laid on abasic hip-hop beats, yet it blends naturally into a mesmerizing African chant akinto rap, with a dash of European chillout sounds. The song is reflective with atinge of sadness, but it is not heavy nor depressing. It radiates real and organicgood vibes. Check it out and have a taste of it in itunes.

Mase is a self-confessed Snoop diehard way back his childhood in Africa,even though he couldn’t understand his rap lyrics. And dreams of working withShakira someday. Well, the blings and the booty-shakin’ templates form part of his path of influences. Yet MASE has taken and carried it in new , excitingdirections.

What’s the first thing you would say to someone when they ask you to describe yourself as an artist?

I’m something different that what’s out there I don’t sound like anybody, I’m Unique

How long have you been in the industry?

I’ve been doing music since 2004 I started as a producer. The artsist thing it’s something new to me

Do you have any projects out now?
The inspiration came from Dr Dre & Snoop @ 1st I remember when I heard for the 1st time deep cover. The beat was crazy & the way snoop was rapping on that I was like wow. I was also a big fan of Kurt Cobain (nirvana). For the rest I just love music from african music to hip hop. I always taugh I was just gonna be a producer.

Where are you from?I’m from Gabon in Africa but i’ve been in miami for the past 10 years

What artists in the industry inspire you the most today?Nobody

Why is that?I’m not to much paying attention on new artist

What makes you different from other artist today?What makes me different’s my background I’m from Africa that’s alone it’s abig difference. Put it like that my music will be a blend of southern music with a flair of world music in to it.

What do you want your future fans to know about you?That I’m a real person. They can contact me all day & everyday on twitter.com/masedmsNot to be stuck on my name Mase I’m not the rapper & It’s a name that I had since I was a kid @ the time I didn’t know about Him & I’m not trying 2 be him. I got the name while playing basketball.
How can we connect with you online?
dmsentinfo@gmail.comwww.facebook.com/mase.dmsentwww.twitter.com/masedms

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