Boobie Who?
Sherrell Lewis
Section: Entertainment
With an image of a microphone across his fitted cap, Detroit, MI native Byron "Boobie Stoops" Johnson is out to show the world that he means one thing and one thing only: rap.
With a team of Detroit friends by his side, Boobie Stoops is ready to continue keeping Detroit on the map. His belief in "real hip hop" is strong, claiming to be influenced by everything from jazz to fellow Detroit rapper, Eminem. Although he is what some consider a controversial individual because of his "tell it like it is" lyrics, his easy-going personality keeps his loyal fan base running back for more.
So with a Detroit flare, and lots of things to spit, he is on his way up to prove that it won't be "Boobie Who?" much longer.
SE: Full Name, Age and Birth date:
BS: Byron Johnson, 21, February 26, 1987,
SE: The name Boobie Stoops?
BS: I got the name from my friends. I was playing video games one night and thought somebody was named Boobie. From then on, it was a joke and that turned into a permanent nickname.
SE: Where and when did you begin rapping?
BS: I was twelve when I got my first Eminem CD. Once I heard his second album, I realized that I wanted to rap.
SE: What kind of message do you want your music to present to your listeners?
BS: I am a weird, normal kid. I think people appreciate something new, so I want to present something new and relatable.
SE: What is your favorite song right now?
BS: Slaughter House's, "On Slaught." I like the lyrics in the song.
SE: How has music changed in the Hip Hop industry to you?
BS: I think people are lazy in the industry now. It's not a craft anymore, it's a hobby. Lil' Wayne has a person thinking that they can take anything that comes to mind and put it on a beat and call it hip hop. I think hip hop is a science and people do not practice anymore.
SE: Who is your favorite artist now?
BS: I would say Eminem and then Jay-Z. I have that Detroit connection with Eminem and I think he is the dopest lyricist. Even as a white person, people respect him and fear him. Music can be such an emotional thing.
SE: Do you feel that you incorporate outside stress in any of your songs? What song is that most apparent in?
BS: My song "I Don't Care" shows my emotions the best. Every time I get to do something new, I use it in my music. I get my best stuff from life's everyday situations and I like to incorporate culture into what I do.
SE: What are some up and coming events?
BS: I am graduating, and then I hope to go back to California so I can get serious with my music again.
SE: Boyz in the Hood or Juice?
BS: Boyz in the Hood
SE: Lauryn Hill or India Arie?
BS: Lauryn Hill
SE: Common or Kanye West?
BS: Kanye West
To find more about Boobie Stoops visit: facebook.com/actasif, Youtube.com/actasiftv and myspace.com/boobiestoops.
With a team of Detroit friends by his side, Boobie Stoops is ready to continue keeping Detroit on the map. His belief in "real hip hop" is strong, claiming to be influenced by everything from jazz to fellow Detroit rapper, Eminem. Although he is what some consider a controversial individual because of his "tell it like it is" lyrics, his easy-going personality keeps his loyal fan base running back for more.
So with a Detroit flare, and lots of things to spit, he is on his way up to prove that it won't be "Boobie Who?" much longer.
SE: Full Name, Age and Birth date:
BS: Byron Johnson, 21, February 26, 1987,
SE: The name Boobie Stoops?
BS: I got the name from my friends. I was playing video games one night and thought somebody was named Boobie. From then on, it was a joke and that turned into a permanent nickname.
SE: Where and when did you begin rapping?
BS: I was twelve when I got my first Eminem CD. Once I heard his second album, I realized that I wanted to rap.
SE: What kind of message do you want your music to present to your listeners?
BS: I am a weird, normal kid. I think people appreciate something new, so I want to present something new and relatable.
SE: What is your favorite song right now?
BS: Slaughter House's, "On Slaught." I like the lyrics in the song.
SE: How has music changed in the Hip Hop industry to you?
BS: I think people are lazy in the industry now. It's not a craft anymore, it's a hobby. Lil' Wayne has a person thinking that they can take anything that comes to mind and put it on a beat and call it hip hop. I think hip hop is a science and people do not practice anymore.
SE: Who is your favorite artist now?
BS: I would say Eminem and then Jay-Z. I have that Detroit connection with Eminem and I think he is the dopest lyricist. Even as a white person, people respect him and fear him. Music can be such an emotional thing.
SE: Do you feel that you incorporate outside stress in any of your songs? What song is that most apparent in?
BS: My song "I Don't Care" shows my emotions the best. Every time I get to do something new, I use it in my music. I get my best stuff from life's everyday situations and I like to incorporate culture into what I do.
SE: What are some up and coming events?
BS: I am graduating, and then I hope to go back to California so I can get serious with my music again.
SE: Boyz in the Hood or Juice?
BS: Boyz in the Hood
SE: Lauryn Hill or India Arie?
BS: Lauryn Hill
SE: Common or Kanye West?
BS: Kanye West
To find more about Boobie Stoops visit: facebook.com/actasif, Youtube.com/actasiftv and myspace.com/boobiestoops.
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