Rising Star: Pryslezz “When Hip Hop Really Came Alive For Me”

“I was introduced to his music in high school and that was really my introduction to hip hop as well, cuz that’s when hip hop really came alive for me”

Rapper Pryslezz (Price-Lezz) has been making quite the impression with his music thus far; In 2009, he released “Death of a Man, Rebirth of a King” the first single, “More Than A Love Song” featured Grammy nominated R&B singer Dwele, charting on the Billboard Hip Hop/ R&B Single Sales peaking at #2 while impacting Urban Mainstream Radio, receiving over 300 spins/week and finished in the top 5 most added in its first week holding its own alongside Lil’ Wayne, Sean Kingston, Ludacris and Estelle.

The music video for “More Than A Love Song” was put into rotation on VH-1 Soul, VH-1, BET.com, Yahoo! and Music Choice as well as officially accepted to MTV Jams. He also has a song with N.O.X. and Jason Derulo, click here for the video.

More Than A Love Song

The Interview

01: What region do you reside in?
I live in San Diego, CA. I’m out west now but I’m from up north. Youngstown, OH.

02: What type of things influence your artistry?
Everything does. People, life experiences, nature, God.

03: How long have you been in the music industry?
Around 12years. I’ve been making music for quite awhile now. Developing as an artist daily.

04: What type of music genre do you associate yourself with?
To be honest I don’t have a specific genre that I stay in. I’ll say Hip Hop though because that is the one genre that draws from all others.

05: What are the names of some of the artists that you worked with?
I have worked with artists like Dwele, Raheem DeVaughn, Slum Village and Jason Derulo to name a few. They all appear on my album ‘Death of a Man Rebirth of a King’.

06: What are some of the names that you would like to collaborate with?
There are many people that I would love to collaborate with in the future: Andre 3000, Jay Z, Nas and Common to name a few.

07: What are you? Signed or unsigned?
Signed to an Independent label. King Ape Records/Entertainment. I am actually part owner of this label as well.

08: What are the names of some of your current/upcoming projects?
My album ‘Death of a Man Rebirth of a King’ is available now on itunes, I have just finished up a project I have been working on in tribute to the late great JDilla. Its called PRYSDILLA. I’m also in the process of working on an EP.

09: What do you want to accomplish in 2010?
I’m going to accomplish growth and expansion. Both for my company and as an artist.

10: Do you like the turn that the mainstream music has taken?
Every twist and turn isn’t my cup of tea. There are some flavors that I do enjoy. Its the nature of the industry. Its always been a love/hate relationship and will always be one.

11: What do you believe the music industry is lacking right now?
Creativity and substance.

12: What does “Music” mean to you?
Music means life.

13: What are some ways in which people may contact you?
I’m always on my website: www.kingapeent.com. Sign up and join in the fun. My myspace is www.myspace.com/pryslezz and my twitter, which I spend a lot of time on, is @therealpryslezz. Get up with me. Let’s build.