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Peterjay and Imageri - Behind the Music

FINALLY the interview is here :)..I know you guys have been eagerly awaiting the moment for me to catch up with Peterjay..sorry for the wait! But here's the good part..we got I Am Imageri in on the discussion as well and all I can say is..expect great things from these two in the months to come.

Here's the inside scoop!

First of all congratulations on so many things! You've got a recent album release "Mics & Pipes Dreams" , been declared as one of Miami's top trending topics on twitter and you just dropped your "Swagguh What" video, which was pretty dope btw. Let's talk about your album first...

For those that haven't heard it yet..give me three words you would use to describe your style of music and what they can expect from "Mics & Pipe Dreams"?

Awh mann you stumping me on the first question *laughter* ..let's see Direct, Real, and Animated.

Good stuff! So what's been the most challenging thing you've faced with the production of the album? Or was it all smooth sailing?

No smooth sailing *laughter* It took me two years to get every track together..see when I first started the beats were different and my sound was different. I also evolved as an artist over the course of the album so I had to start over. I kept changing the sound of it because I needed the album to reflect who I was as and my view at present. As of now, I'm really comfortable with the artist I've become. 

"Yeah no doubt, his beats and flow definitely evolved". - Imageri 

Hard work pays off! Which brings me to the "Swagguh What" video, very creative if I don't say so myself.  Your fans have definitely shown their support which lead to your recent title as a top trending topic on twitter..was that shocking at all?

WHHAAATTT I was so surprised lol..I first said "It's gotta be a virus" and then I went through my entire house telling everyone to check the site to see if it's true! That's wassup though..I mean it was only in Miami..but still a pretty big deal.

"Yeah man that's pretty big even if its just Miami lol..That's an accomplishment"  "It also has a lot to do with our fan base at Dirty Viynl Entertainment [DVE!] ..we hyped the video so much that by the time it got out the fans just went crazy, you know" - Imageri

I'm with Imageri! lol ..that is a pretty big deal.  So Imageri..I see you're featured along with LMS in the vid as well, unfortunately we're unable to get LMS in on the discussion, but what I wanna know is how you guys linked up? And what's the story behind I Am Imageri?

Well me and Jay (Peterjay) linked up about three years ago and at the time I had just been dropped from an underground label.  He came across me at a show I was performing at and he was really digging the freestyle I did..after that he made it clear he wanted to do some collaborations, not too long we met up for that DVE (Dirty Vinyl Entertainment) connection, did a few features and he hollered at me for the album.  I'm a big Rage Against the Machine and Slaughter House fan..so those two styles are what influence me most..that whole tongue twister philosophy is what I'm about and I don't believe in fillers..I'm not a filler rapper..I have so much to say so I make sure every bar has a meaning  behind it.

"Yeah I knew I wanted LMS on it but Imageri was just...he has the sickest verses and he adapts to any beat pretty well." - Peterjay

That's wassup guys.. I understand you (Imageri) also have some new music coming out?  Any album releases in the works?

We're working on the album right now actually "I am Imageri" under record label DVE of course..shout out lol...and we're looking at releasing it in November.  I am Imageri is basically  a meaning of what it is to be an Imageri..every track relates to an aspect of my life so it's my story..almost narrated to you.  I'm not putting on a front as thug or a gangster..I'm none of that..Just a story of a middle class kid growing up in Miami..but you know Miami has a lifestyle whether you're a part of the gangester/thug life or not..you're faced with it and it becomes so a part of you that you just have to go with it. The album gives you a  sophisticated hustler..a dude that's educated.  I mean I've got three bachelors and I have Law School coming up so this is all what you can expect..I didn't grow up in the hood but I did what I had to do.

Wow that's incredible. It's what the music industry needs these days..besides talking about all the money and girls..and drugs..I respect what you're doing!

"Thank you, thank you so much" - Imageri

So where can we find you guys performance wise? Upcoming shows in the works?

"I have a rap battle performance on Oct 29th at Art of War..It's a Miami freestyle battle championship hosted by LMS" - Imageri

Perfect!! I really look forward to hearing more from you both..but I MUST ask one last important question... Justin Beiber...or Lady Gaga.

*Laughter* 

Peterjay - hmmmm HARDEST question of the night..I choose "Or" lol

Lol wow ok what about you Imageri?

lol i think I'll go with Gaga..I don't really jam to her music but at the end of the day she stands for something and as an artist..if that's what you're gonna put out there as your work and fully stand behind it then I support you.

"Oh wait you can just copy and paste what Imageri said for me too!" - Peterjay

NOPE!! too late *laughing*..thanks a lot guys its been great talking to you both.

Thank You! 

-Wanna find out how to cop that Mics & Pipe Dreams album? Check out Diet Radio on FB! www.facebook.com/dietradio

Special thanks to Peterjay, Imageri and Dirty Viynl Entertainment for making this happen. 

Fall Listing of Events

Not sure where you wanna go? Well..we got your back..check out a SPECIAL listing of events you can attend this Fall..clear your schedules guys..this is gonna be heavy. I can hear your hearts racing right now!! 

MACEO PLEX (Crosstown Rebels) + Artofficial live | 9.10.11

Eric Estornel, under the names MAETRIK, MARIEL ITO, MACEO PLEX, and simply ESTORNEL - has been contributing to his musical world around him since 1993. Always searching for the future of electronic dance, Eric has never let himself be confined by the rules of styles or genres as he makes his way through such a political and fickle industry. 

Tix can be bought at www.wantickets.com 

J PHLIP (DirtyBird Records) @ Electric Pickle | Fri. Sept 16th

J Phlip (pronounced J Flip) known to some as Jessica Phillipe discovered house music in her hometown of Champaign, Illinois, just 2 hours south of Chicago. Sometime around her 19th birthday she got her first DJ rig - two belt drive turntables and a mixer lacking EQ knobs for $100 bucks! From then on, her poor roomates were forced to listen to a constant dance party in-between her Systems Engineering studies.

Mayer Hawthorne (DJ Set) | 9/20/2011| Bardot

Hawthorne has produced and played instruments for much of his life, but never intended to become a singer. He isn’t formally trained, and never sang in the church choir or in any of the bands he was in before founding the County (formerly the County Commissioners). But here he is, new school soul sensation, who has taken the Motown assembly-line production model and eliminated nearly every element but himself and a few hired hands. “I think Mayer is the only artist in the history of the label that I’ve signed after hearing only two songs,” says Peanut Butter Wolf. “Sometimes, you just know it’s the right thing to do.” 

Tix can be purchased at www.bardotmiami.showclix.com

Peter Bjorn & John | 9/23/2011 | Bardot

Cut Copy & Washed out | 9/30/2011| Grand Central

Tix for this bad boy can be purchased at www.grandcentralmiami.com

Little Dragon | 10/22/2011 | Grand Central

OFWGKTA/ Odd Future| 10/31/2011 | The Fillmore Miami

Tix sold at www.ticketmaster.com

Identity Festival getting Rage Reviews

Here's what some of the attendees had to say:

"burgettstown show was EPIC. Period. end of story. should have been longer than just 1 day.."

"was just in Charlotte, NC! easily the best 11hrs of my life!"

"best show i've ever been to and yes the bass is way louder it shook the floor panels" 

Yes..Identity Festival has kicked off and in just a few days all the rage will be in Miami!  Big headliners such as Kaskade, Miami's own Afrobeta, Dubstep's golden child RUSKO, Booka Shade and Steve Aoki are only some of the features to look forward to.  Line Ups haven't been posted as yet but as soon they go up you'll be sure to find them here on Diet ;).

Oh if you haven't gotten your tickets as yet it's not too late. Just head over to livenation.com...It'll cost ya about $63 bucks plus taxes and..those fees we all "love". See you there!

Event Details:

MIAMI, FL / 08.25.11

KLIPSCH AMPHITHEATRE @ BAYFRONT PARK 

301 North Biscayne Blvd , Miami, FL 33131 

Funny Sh*t

Just like the author of this article, "I was nowhere near LIV" on Sunday but this is seriously one of the funniest stories i've read in a while. Love this kids sarcastic point of view, for those of you who got offended, GO HOME! Where's your sense of humor people? Just as Trio5 said, " if someone doesn’t get the satirical nature behind this post, I feel sorry for their future as a human being."

Link to article ---->: http://the305.com/2011/08/15/the-official-recap-of-the-watch-the-throne-release-party-at-liv/

Something really cool.