Artist Spotlight: GROUNDHOGGZ

Official Site: http://www.ashamanmanagement.com/ghog.htm

Bio

These remarkable hip-hop artists will introduce a new genre to the music industry. Individually, Flo-Ryda, Bred, and F.I.S.T., equally contribute to the heat that is sure to combust on their debut CD, "Breaking Ground". The Groundhoggz, and producer Cisco, have already solidified themselves in both the local Miami market as well as underground.

Through their lyrical prowess and diverse rapping styles comes a welcomed sneak peek into their potential as artists and the promise of longevity. The Groundhoggz have set their own stage for certain success and platinum status. The cold days of rap are soon to be over…The Hoggz are ready to emerge, and shorten the winter.

Our Interview with the Groundhoggz

C = Christopher | B = Bred | F = FLO-RY-DA

Q - Name:
C - Christopher Armstrong a.k.a. FIST
B - Bred
F - FLO-RY-DA

Q - Astrological Sign:
C - Capricorn
B - Libra
F - Virgo

Q - Years in business:
C - 14 years
B - 8
F - 8

Q - Favorite artists:
C - Scar Face, Tupac, Trick Daddy, Ice Cube, DMX, Eminem
B - Bob Marley, Dre 3000, Scarface, Sade, The Chef
F - Shirley Murdock, 2 Pac, Alfalfa (From the Little rascals)

Q - Growing up, what did you think you'd become?
C - A Football Player and a Rapper
B - Growing up I just knew I wanted to make a difference
F - Basketball player or Rap Artist

Q - How did you get started in this business?
C - I started with Group Name Piccolo, that's still in the Music Business. I took it upon myself to start my own Group
B - I used to write poems then I started reciting it at a faster pace
F - I used to rap over instrumentals in my aunt's basement at the age of 14

Q - What projects are you currently involved with?
C - Currently working on the Groundhoggz Album as well as my Solo Album
B - Our GroundHoggz Album and am also working on a GroundHoggz clothing line
F - The GroundHoggz album and am also thinking of getting into the modeling game

Q - In your opinion, what makes you stand out from others in your field?
C - My experience as well as my ability to Succeed in this Business
B - I think everyone is different so just me rapping about my life makes me stand out
F - My aggressiveness, confidence, and open mindedness, I think those qualities can make anyone standout

Q - What is your most memorable moment as a musician?
C - Opening up for ScarFace and 2 Live Crew
B - Opening for ScarFace
F - When I performed in Hawaii with 2 Live Crew

Q - Is there anything about your people don't know that may surprise them?
C - No
B - I still play with my GI Joe action figures
F - I was the thumb wrestling champion at Walt-mart for three years

Q - If you had to describe yourself in 3 words, how would you do it?
C - Ambitious, Talented and Creative
B - Determined ,Creative, Passionate
F - Virtuous, Humble, Faithful

Q - What do you consider your best quality to be?
C - Stage Presence
B - My realistic view on life
F - I'm GOD fearing

Q - What do you do for fun when not performing?
C - Write lyrics
B - Go fishing, rent dvd's, pleasing the ladies or have them pleasing me
F - Watch movies, play basketball, and read my Bible

Q - What inspires you the most in life?
C - The drive to be up there with the Elite 5
B - Watching the people around me deal with life
F - My mother

Q - What's your favorite food?
C - Chicken
B - Curry Catfish
F - Shrimp Alfredo

Q - What was your craziest experience ever?
C - Going to Cincinnati finding out how much our music is being played there
B - Taking a hit of acid
F - Taking a bus from Miami to Hollywood California, and walking 5 miles to Death Row records without a demo.

Q - The most impulsive thing I have ever done:
C - Going on stage without permission at Club Cristal to perform
B - At a dolphins game I fought a fan of the other team that was trying to fight my Dawg.
F - Jumped on someone's table while they were eating during one of our shows.

Q - If you could take a dream vacation anywhere in the world, where would it be?
C - Las Vegas
B - Africa
F - Virgin Islands.

Q - If you were anyone else for a day, who would you be?
C - Dr. Dre
B - Confucius
F - No one, I like being me

Q - If I looked in your CD player now, what kind of music might I see?
C - All kind of Music from Rap to Rock
B - Poison Clan (Poisonous Mentality)
F - Shirley Murdock's Greatest Hits.

Q - What advise would you give someone interested in your field?
B - If one door is closed go open another.
F - Put GOD first and be patient.

Q - Anything else you want to say to our readers?
B - Be fair in everything you do everything you do comes back to you.
F - The race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favor to men of skill, but time and chance happened to them all.

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