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[Interview] @MikeSmiff305
StreetsOnPoint met with Slip N Slide artist, Mike Smiff, and had chance to ask him a few questions about Miami and of course his new album ‘All Gas No Brakes Vol 3’ which is available on ALL streaming platforms!!
Q: From following your movement, we know you represent Miami, Florida; how have your surroundings shaped you in a creative sense, and in what way(s)?
A: It’s always gone shape my creative process because I’m an artist that make music based on how I’m feeling, what I see, what I’m doing, or the energy in my music good or bad always stems from my surroundings.
Q: To some, Miami is a vacation destination, but we know certain areas are definitely not sunshine…. is there an experience that, without it, you wouldn’t be the artist you are today?
A: I grew up in the ghetto. I been broke, homeless. Been to jail. Been shoot at. Been car jacked, had my house broke into. Been in a million fist fights. Witnessed domestic violence in my household. I lost friends & family to gun violence, all these things made me the artist I am, man I am, the voice of the voiceless.
Q: One of the most notable rappers out of Miami is Trick Daddy and we know he is a mentor of yours, how has he helped and/or his advice shaped you?
A: Trick teach me small things that goes a long way as far as having your own identity representing the culture. Being proud of where you from embracing your trials & tribulations & standing for something .
Q: What do you think of the current state of hip hop our of Florida?
A: I think we lookin’ real good we came a long way & still got a long way to go
Q: You are still considered a new artist, yet we know you been grinding for years, in what ways has your newest music changed from when you first started?
A: I rap about things I see & lately I been seeing different things my point of view on a lot of things has changed.
Q: Tell us a little bit about your current single “My First Hunnid” and how does it fit your upcoming project “All Gas No Brakes Vol 3”.
A: The line in this song that best describe the inspiration behind this record is ‘THEY GAVE THIS YOUNG NIGGA A CHECK!!’ we come from nothing the trenches the jungle the projects the ghetto & now they gave this young nigga a check we finna go crazy.
Q: What’s your favorite song on “All Gas No Brakes Vol 3”?
A: I love every song for different reasons
Q: Who did you feature on “All Gas No Brakes Vol 3” and did any artist surprise you?
A: Trick Daddy, Mozzy, Boosie, Rondo Smiff, Gunplay. Nobody surprised me I’m a fan of all these artists I already knew what they was gone do.
Q: What is next for Mike Smiff? What do you want your supporters to know about you?
A: Just dat I appreciate dem holding me down all dese years & I don’t take the support for granted.
Q: What motivates your grind? Is there particular person or reason?
A: My past motivates me to go hard! I just remember everything it took me to get here. I remember how I was living & it gives me energy to keep hustling because it’s no way in hell I’m tryna go back to that!
Q: What makes “All Gas No Brakes Vol 3” the project everyone supports 4th of July weekend?
A: If you wanna ride to the truth ride to Mike Smiff, if you wanna be mummbled at & lied to ride to dem if you want that thug motivation that street shit that pain that substance ride wit me.
Q: Is there anything you want to say before we let you go?
A: Appreciate y’all for having me on y’all platform!! Everybody follow me on all Social Media @MikeSmiff305
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Amanda Goldben, more commonly known as Mz. On Point has always had a love for music, growing up in a household filled with music. Over the years she found herself more involved behind the scenes, then in the spotlight. She realized she wanted to help other obtain their dreams not just live her own. After working in a professional office setting and capacity for over 10 years, it was time to find something new. She wanted to find something that would fully utilized her skills and abilities, while still allowing her to be not only the main provider but also caregiver for her daughter. Almost accidentally discovering her love for music and her business skills could be used together Mz. On Point knew this was she was meant to do and began her research and networking to build not only her business and brand, but also those of the artists and clients she would be helping along the way. In November 2012 she realized that online promotions, public relations, and brand exposure where her “nitch”, all those years of office experience and computer work were showing their true worth and potential became endless. In a few short year she has had the privilege of working with some very influential people within the industry. In January of 2013 she began with DJ Shalamar and became a part of Team Fuego and now handles most of Southern Fuego’s social media & promotions. Attending sometimes dozens of events a month Mz. On Point quickly made a name for her brand throughout Central Florida. Being sure to attend key networking events, and conferences to not only network but more importantly to expand her knowledge of the industry and perfect the services she offers. January 2014 Mz On Point had the privilege of becoming apart of the infamous and world renowned DJ coalition, Team Bigga Rankin & the Cool Running DJs. May 2015 Mz On Point was honored to learn that she had been chosen to receive the Hard Hitta Award at the the 7th Annual SCM Awards which took place in Memphis, Tennessee. While she wasn't able to make the trip to accept the award one of her mentors Bigga Rankin accepted it on her behalf.
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