Roccett

http://www.sixshot.com/articles/8635/ - Sixshot.com

DJ Warrior teams up with Corporate Thugz Entertainment to showcase their latest acquisition, Roccett. The left-side rider spits block blueprints over beats to drive-by like "Big Money (CTE Anthem)" and "Ride With A G." - The Source Magazine

Patiently Waiting Feature in Ozone Magazine - Ozone Magazine

Headline feature on Allhiphop.com - Allhiphop.com

Lifestyle magazine article feature on West Coast Rap Sensation, Roccett. - Xpoz Magazine

September 14, 2009- Roccett Announces The Release of His Album Catalog on iTunes!

Roccett's album catalog is now available on iTunes! You can purchase "Another Day Another Dollar" and "Corporate America" today! iTunes will soon have the complete Roccett collection, so be sure to check back frequently.

In addition to iTunes, the collection is also available on Napster, Amazon & Rhapsody! Check out the links below:

iTunes: http://www.itunes.com/roccett

Rhapsody: http://www.rhapsody.com/roccett/another-day-another-dollar

Napster: http://home.napster.com/#ns/view/artist/?artist_id=12781748&clickSource=list_view_artist

Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss?url=search-alias%3Ddigital-music-album&field-keywords=roccett&x=0&y=0

Are you ready for some NEW Roccett music? Watch for Roccett's new MixTape that will be released in just a few weeks! This project will be another instant Roccett classic.

Also check out Roccett's New Video "Im Getting Money/Bang Dat" on RoccettTV
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxhOT-jy0kE

ROCCETT IS AVAILABLE FOR INTERVIEWS & EXCLUSIVES
CONTACT: Rick Edwards | Rick.Edwards@tmo.blackberry.net - Team Roccett

Should The Game be worried? Newcomer Roccett, mostly known for his work on the West Coast’s mixed tape scene, is ready to explode soon on to the main stage.

With his own label and movement, Get Your Green Up Ent, which he runs along with his manager/business partner Rick Edwards (as well as being a member of Young Jeezy’s group, USDA), Roccett is set to be Hip Hop’s next big thing.

On his newest leaks, “No Way You Can Win,” “I’m Getting Money,” and “Ride With A G,” Roccett shows that he is, simply put, what the West Coast has been missing. Roccett has an effortless flow accompanied with hard hitting beats, which make his tracks an essential for any West Coast hip hop head.

I recently got a sneak listen at Roccett’s next two releases – “Another Day Another Dolla” (w/ DJ Scream)… and his West Coast summer takeover, “Chronic 2009.” These projects are sure to be instant classics and great set ups for Roccett’s debut album.

So, to answer my initial question – Yes, I think The Game should be worried! Roccett is definitely the future of West Coast Hip Hop and will make his mark on the music scene for a long time.

I got the opportunity to speak with Roccett while on set of his music videos for upcoming releases “Bang Dat” and “I’m Getting Money.” Roccett shared that he is excited to drop his next two projects and give his fans some more quality music. Roccett also stated that it has been fun achieving success and international love as an independent artist.

As he put it, “Damu we out here doing 2 music videos, we got speed boats, Phantoms, Benzes, Monster Trucks, Choppers, Mansions, just having fun… How many other independent artists are doing that?”

I am Damu Bobb, and I endorse Roccett.
- Access Hollywood

THE NEXT ARTIST IN LINE TO DROP OUT OF YOUNG JEEZY’S CORPORATE THUGZ ENTERTAINMENT (CTE), ROCCETT IS SLATED TO BE THE NEXT SUPERSTAR ON THE WEST COAST TO “BLOW” NATIONWIDE. WITH WORK ALREADY PUT IN WITH ESTABLISHED ARTISTS SUCH AS YOUNG JEEZY, FABOLOUS, KILLER MIKE, KNOC’TURN’AL AND OTHER RAPPERS ON THE COME UP LIKE BISHOP LAMONT AND SPIDER AND TO ADD TO HIS EVER GROWING RESUME, HIS CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED MIX TAPE CATALOG UNDER HIS BELT, ROCCETT IS NO DOUBT READY TO HAVE HIS NAME MENTIONED IN THE THE SAME CONVERSATIONS THAT INCLUDE THE WEST COAST TOP MC’S OF ALL TIME.

COUNT DOWN TO BLAST OFF 3, 2, 1.

Shimiyah Davis For Wave Magazine: Hello Mr., everybody wants to know who you are…you mind telling them a little bit?

Roccett: What’s up sweetie? I am Roccett, I come from Carson, California, I rep Get Your Green Up, and for real I am a real person, no rapper gimmicks, no fakeness, what you see is what you get with me.

W: I’ve been following you for a little while, and I’ve seen your name spelled a few different ways. Can I get the correct spelling from you so there won’t be any problems when this prints? (laughing)

R: (Laughing) R-O-C-C-E-T-T

W: Thank You! So why Roccett as your stage name? Any real or sentimental reason for choosing it?

R: Nah, it’s my last name. I been called Roccett all my life, from my teach¬ers, too my parents, too the homies in the hood.

W: Okay, simply stated. Were you born and raised in Carson, California?

R: Yeah… born and raised… Carson is my home. I grind state to state and got peoples all over though, NY, Miami, Atlanta, Detroit, but it all starts in Carson.

W: So are you signed yet, or trying to sign with a specific label?

R: Nah, I’m currently independent and reviewing offers, but USDA and CTE is my fam. Get Your Green Up Ent. is my company with my manager Rick Edwards, that’s the movement that I am pushing. We been taking meetings with the major labels but until we find right home, we’re gonna keep grinding and doing it ourselves.

W: I have noticed that even though you have an association with Jeezy, you do your own thing, can you expand the reason behind that?

R: Yeah basically Jeezy is the homie and makes great music. But in this game me sitting under Jeezy and not getting any opportuni¬ties wouldn’t allow me too grow and be recognized as the artist and superstar that I will become. I have my movement Get Your Green Up and that’s what I am out here pushing.

W: Why do you think Jeezy has been more proactive in pushing Roccett? When you look at other Hip Hop Crews, there are a lot more musical collaborations, albums, within the crew?

R: I am not really sure. I get asked that a lot, a lot of why am I not on his album, or I didn’t see you on this tour, etc, I really can’t give an explanation, beyond Jeezy is an artist, and he doing Jeezy. I really don’t worry about that, the homies ask me that a lot, or when I be out of town folks that mess with me always ask that, I really can’t explain and I really am sick of the question on the real. In this game, you have to put yourself on you can’t really expect help from anyone.

W: What do you feel is your biggest accomplishment so far?

R: To tell you the truth… I don’t feel like I’ve accomplished nothing! I got so much more to do before I make it to the top. When me, my family, and my friends are millionaires… then I’ll pat myself on the back. I done been in all top publications, got fans internationally, worked with many of todays top artists, and I feel like I haven’t even scratched the surface yet.

W: When did you decide to start rapping?

R: About 6 years ago, I was about 16 years old. You know just in school banging on the tables, freestyling, trying to put words together. It wasn’t until a few years after that I got in studio started learning song structure and trying to really figure it out.

W: Did you have any special influences that made you feel that you could be successful as a rapper?

R: People’s good feedback made me take it seriously. The more people that heard my music, the more people that would tell me you should really do this. Then when I started getting in with artists that I listened to and respected and they liked my music, I knew I should be doing this. The fans and my homies influence inspired me and still keeps me on my grind too this day.

W: What is your most memorable obstacle that you had to overcome in trying to make it and get your name out in the game?

R: I’m from California, dead ends and obstacles have always been a part of my life. All my obstacles have been inside of my personal life. Jails, gangs, death… they all have taken a major toll on my life. But I got my eye set on what I want and what I need… so, I’m staying focused through it all. Beyond that, dealing with these people who don’t keep there word, the snakes, the sharks, people not wanting u to succeed, this game is full of obstacles, you just gotta keep grinden and do you.

W: Is - Wave Magazine

Success in the music industry is notoriously difficult. Whether it be the obstacle of not having the backing of a major label, or the lack of respect and support from superstar rappers and fans alike, the road to stardom is far from easy. Many people have fallen at the hands of these hardships. One man who has thrived in these conditions is California rapper Roccett.

Born Jerome Rockett in 1983, and raised in the rugged streets of Carson, Calif., the 24-year-old MC learned about hustling and working hard at a young age. The rough surroundings of crime and gangs in Carson molded Roccett into a strong individual, and gave him the necessary experience to share the struggles of what many people face.

After his initial dream of a basketball career didn’t materialize, he discovered he had a passion for hip-hop at the age of 16. With his eyes clearly set on his new goal, he began laying out the foundation for his success by performing shows throughout Los Angeles.

Coming from the west coast, a region that has produced stars like Snoop Dogg, Dr.Dre, N.W.A and many more, and famous for its unique lifestyle, Roccett embodies what many west coast rap fans love, while at the same time displaying a versatility that makes him appealing to hip-hop fans across the world.

His charisma and strong stage presence, combined with his ability to craft stories about a wide array of subjects earned the young rapper the respect of fans and caused the industry to take notice.

His talent and drive caught the attention of Green Up Entertainment in 2004, and his partnership with the company, which has worked with notables like Usher and Tupac, has produced a sizable buzz. Having already worked with established stars like Young Jeezy, Fabolous, Killer Mike,

Knoc’turn’al and other rising rappers like Bishop Lamont and Spider Loc at this young stage of his career, as well as having critically acclaimed mixtapes under his belt, Roccett’s talent is clear.

With so many dues paid, his industry knowledge and the groundwork set, Roccett is poised to make lasting impression on hip-hop.

Spotlight- Where are you originally from?

Roccett- Carson, California in the building.

Spotlight- How long have you been working in the industry?

Roccett- Its been a minute man, but I’d say about 5 years.

Spotlight- What is your motivation for what you do?

Roccett- When I hear rappers making good music, they make me want to do good music too.

Spotlight- How have you been able to allow the negative things you have gone through shape you to be a positive person?

Roccett-I have positive people around me all the time and regardless to what I go through, they stay around me.

Spotlight- Before you got into the music industry what were you doing?

Roccett- I use to play basketball back in the day, but that didn’t work out.

Spotlight- When did you decide in your mind that music is what you wanted to do?

Roccett- Honestly, I did not know that I wanted to do music until I was about 21 years old. Music has always been apart of my life, but I was doing so many things that it wasn’t a priority.

Spotlight- So after you realized this is what you wanted to do, what was the first step you took to make it happen?

Roccett- I stayed in the studio as much as I possibly could. In order to be a good musician or artist, you have to make it that important to you.

Spotlight- What do you think your “it” factor is to give you longevity in the industry?

Roccett- The first thing is age. I’m only 24 years old so I have a lot of creativity in me. People always want something new, a breath of fresh air so to speak. I’m not your average artist. I can make music worldwide.

Spotlight- How did you come about meeting or working with Young Jezzy?

Roccett- We had some of the similar friends just being in the streets. The streets travel a long way. We had similar producers also.

Spotlight- When is your project going to be complete and in stores?

Roccett- Right now I am doing a project with Young Jezzy that is suppose to come out in April.

As far as my solo project, I’m not signed to a major label. I have mixtapes though. Hopefully soon I will be able to drop an album for the world.

Spotlight- What is your advice for young men and women looking to get in the business?

Roccett- You have to be confident and you have to be strong. This business is not it’s cracked up to be. It’s not all peaches and cream like you see on TV. You want to have all the good, but you have to be willing and ready to take the bad as well. Be positive, motivated and well- rounded.

Spotlight-How do you feel about having the first African American president?

Roccett- I’m more excited for our kids now and those to come in the future. For them to come into to world and know that we have had an African American president will really motivate them. You know when you were a child your mother would tell you, you could be president one day, but all - Spotlight Magazine

No Way You Can Win

Interview by Rob Graham / Photo courtesy of IamRoccett.com (Edit by PPM)

From the streets of Cali-forn-i-a, comes a focused young talent by the name of Roccett. He’s absolutely and definitely 100% his own man. Yea he runs with USDA and Jeezy’s CTE label. Sure he’s recorded bangers with some of your favorite spittas. But, he stands on his own, along with his team of advisers better known as TEAM ROCCETT. Ride with us as we take you through his foundation, his passions and his burgeoning future. By the way – it’s R-O-C-C-E-T-T – b*tch!

So for those that don’t know Roccett talk to us about where you grew up? What was your upbringing like and all that?

Well you know, I’m from the West Coast man; Carson, CA. For those that don’t know I represent the West. You already know I’m down and affiliated with Corporate Thugs Entertainment (CTE), that’s Young Jeezy’s and I go hard man. I’m just trying to do me and get it in you know?

Tell us a little bit about how you linked with Jeezy and the whole CTE situation?

I mean Jeezy’s my man. We have similar homies in the streets. He seen me a couple times I seen him. He came down to the West Coast, heard some of my music, opened up the music and he was with me on the spot.

So, if you weren’t rapping what else would you be doing?

(Laughs) I don’t know if I could say it over the phone, but it probably wouldn’t be legal…

What do you think about the current state of Hip Hop? Do you think it’s in a good space right now? What would you change about the industry?

I think Hip Hop now is more gimmick. I feel like artists don’t really put their emotions in their music. Not knocking anybody else, or knock the way they get paid. But, to me it’s menstrual. I feel you should make your music off of things you experienced, things you’ve seen, things you’ve gone through in your life. That’s what Hip Hop is to me. Everybody has their own terms and their own reasons, so I respect that. But for me hip-hop is personal.

Yea, I agree! That’s how ‘Pac did it…people would say that ‘Pac wasn’t the most lyrical. But, because of the passion he put in his music…
Right, it was real personal, it was real intimate.

So, that’s kind of the lane you’re looking to fill?

Oh most definitely, you know I feel like all the greats ran through that lane. From Jay-Z to ‘Pac to B.I.G to T.I. to Jeezy to whoever you want to talk about. They’re personal with their music and that’s why everybody has longevity in the music industry.

Every interview we do, we try to determine which artists are sneakerheads being that we’re a sneaker lifestyle mag. So do you consider yourself a sneakerhead; or just a n*gga that’s fly and rocks the dopest shit out?

I mean you know, I’ve been fly all my life. The music ain’t make me fly. If it’s hot and I feel like I can rock it, I’m a make it happen.

What brand of gear do you prefer rocking? Is it Crooks & Castles, Undefeated or the more traditional shit like Roc-a-Wear, LRG, Lexani, Akademiks?

Ah man, let me tell you I got a fresh pair of Nike’s on, a cold pair of Levi’s with a plain white tee on. That’s what I got on right now. It depends on what kind of mood I’m in. Sometimes it calls for a little dressing up. I might throw on a little Louis that I got too. I like to rock my green Nike hoodie with the crazy kicks. I’m really plain, but I know how to make it work. I feel like when you got too much going on…I don’t consider that fly, I consider that crazy. I like to keep it plain and simple, but still have a little flavor to it.

Being that you’re a West Coast dude, are you into Chuck T’s?

Ah, yea. C’mon baby! Chuck T’s…I grew up off of them. Dickies and Chucks…at one time that’s all I ever wore. I would never change my clothes. I would just buy a new pair of Dickies and a new pair of Chuck’s every day.

So I hear you used to play basketball up until you were 16. If you were still getting it in, what kind of player would you consider yourself to be like? LeBron, Kobe, D-Wade or somebody else?

I would consider myself a Chris Paul.

…aight!

Nah mean…I feel like when you’re the point guard, you run the show. It’s almost like the quarterback. You gotta get everybody else going before you get going. That was my goal! At the end of the night I just wanted to win. I felt like with all my friends, they didn’t want to win. But, I feel like me and CP3 got a lot in common. You gotta to tell him I need that one-on-one though. I’ll catch him in New Orleans or something, and we go one-on-one. You feel me? (Laughs)

So, let’s say you were in the league, who would you get a sneaker deal with for your signature Roccett shoe?

I’d have to go with Nike. I feel like if you’re gonna do it, you gotta do it all the way big. They’re the biggest shoe brand…they’re so out there. I wouldn’t want to get under the Jordan Brand; and it’s nothing wrong with Jordan’s. I would just want to create my own name and have my own lane. I feel - PremiumPlusMagazine.com