International O

Wes Coas & International O join forces as "Blues Brothers" to release their duo Mixtape "Wet Work" - Aaron

Posting from the new mixtape from Blues Brothers - Dominic

First hip-hop act up was International O. He’s part of the Flycat Music Group, with Wes Coas. (Who you may have saw most recently in our Roundtable Discussion on Originality in Hip-Hop. Plug over.) First met Wes Coas & International O at the Killafornianz CD release. I originally thought the whole group was from the West Coast. Not correct. International O hails from Houston. (Notice his ‘Listen to U.G.K.’ shirt.)

The music is dope. It’s got the Southern flavor to it, with some quality, real, lyrics on top. My kind of Houston rap. He actually ended the set with a song about Houston, which was extremely fitting for the crowd. (I’ll touch on that later) Check out International O’s music, in short. - Nick Mar

After producing the song, "Look No Further", Houston, Tx artist International O, turned it into "Winner's Circle", which we've featured on our site...Only the best songs we produce are featured. - T. Customz

After producing the song, "Look No Further", Houston, Tx artist International O, turned it into "Winner's Circle", which we've featured on our site...Only the best songs we produce are featured. - T. Customz

International O's latest single "Winner's Circle" (Produced By T. Customz) peaked #2 on the hip hop sub-genre charts on soundclick, and peaked #51 on the overall hip hop charts out of 1.7 million songs. - T. Customz

International O's latest single "Winner's Circle" (Produced By T. Customz) peaked #2 on the hip hop sub-genre charts on soundclick, and peaked #51 on the overall hip hop charts out of 1.7 million songs. - T. Customz

New Single From Wes Coas' album "Paper Planes" (Dropping Jan. 27th)
www.wescoas.com www.imaflycat.com - Hip Hop DX

New Single From Wes Coas' album "Paper Planes" (Dropping Jan. 27th)
www.wescoas.com www.imaflycat.com - Hip Hop DX

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Official Artwork, and Pre-Order Link. “Bankrupt Bosses: Life Of A Flycat”
Deluxe Edition comes with a Bonus Disc.
Release Date: 1/13/2011
1. Intro
2. B.O.M.B.
3. Bossed Up-Feat. Avery Storm
4. If She Choose-Feat. Youngin (Produced By Epik)
5. Get Back To The Money
6. Wiz Khalifa Speaks
7. Gift & The Curse (Extended Version) - Feat. Wes Coas
8. Curren$y Speaks
9. Million $ Mission
10.Fantasy Man- Feat. Fedarro (Prod. By Freq Beatz)
11.Maro Speaks
12.Hater Auction-Wes Coas Feat. Maro (Prod. By Epik)
13.Freeway Speaks
14. Pimp Sh*t
15. New Day-Feat. Droskie (Prod. By Epik)
16. Outro
17. Maro Signing Off



@internationalo

- Da Bonus

tracklist


1.Intro
2.B.O.M.B
3.Bossed Up
4.If She Choose Feat. Youngin (Produced By Epik)
5.Get Back To The Money
6.Wiz Khalifa Speaks
7.Gift The Curse-Feat. Wes Coas (Extended Version)
8.Curren$y Speaks
9.Million $ Mission
10.Fantasy Man-Feat. Fedarro (Produced By Freq Beatz)
11.Maro Speaks
12.Hater Auction-Feat. Wes Coas (Produced By Epik)
13.Freeway Speaks
14.Pimp Shit
15.A New Day-Feat. Droskie (Produced By Epik)
16.Outro
17.Maro Signing Off
18.Wes Coas ft. Maro - Hater Auction (Slowed N Throwed Remix)
19.Maro ft. Avery Storm - Life Of A Flycat (Slowed N Throwed Remix)





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Enjoy & Go Support The Artist, buy their music - HAAS MUHZAK

Maro is a Houston rapper turned entrepreneur who created Flycat Music Group in 2010. A indie label based in Houston, the artists on FMG include Wes Coas, T.A. and others have seen there careers reach new heights under the guidance Maro has been able to provide.


With FMG now being a well respected brand in the Houston area, Maro has returned to the mic to release a new mixtape, "Life of a Flycat" hosted by DJ Bankrupt. DJ Bankrupt has teamed with FMG to brand his "Bankrupt Bosses" mixtape series, the first edition being this very tape with Maro.


Download Here http://www.mediafire.com/?1z45rv2jaeww43i


Life Of A Flycat also has co-signs of his website www.imaflycat.com from the likes of Wiz Khalifa, Curren$y and Freeway.

- Steve Juon

Maro is a Houston rapper turned entrepreneur who created Flycat Music Group in 2010. A indie label based in Houston, the artists on FMG include Wes Coas, T.A. and others have seen there careers reach new heights under the guidance Maro has been able to provide.


With FMG now being a well respected brand in the Houston area, Maro has returned to the mic to release a new mixtape, "Life of a Flycat" hosted by DJ Bankrupt. DJ Bankrupt has teamed with FMG to brand his "Bankrupt Bosses" mixtape series, the first edition being this very tape with Maro.


Download Here http://www.mediafire.com/?1z45rv2jaeww43i


Life Of A Flycat also has co-signs of his website www.imaflycat.com from the likes of Wiz Khalifa, Curren$y and Freeway.

- Steve Juon

?After releasing "The Soloist" in 2009, Maro stepped back from recording, and created Flycat Music Group. (FMG). In 2010, he played the fly on the wall, observing, and assisting talented artist and dj's such as: Wes Coas, T.A. Youngin, and Dj Ksin. After making FMG a well-respected brand, he has decided to return with a new mixtape. Teaming with "The Canadian Connection", Dj Bankrupt, they have came up with a new series of mixtapes titled: "Bankrupt Bosses". Maro was fortunate to be the 1st artist to collaborate with Bankrupt for this inagural exclusive series. Life Of A Flycat takes you into the mind of Maro, as he raps about the pros and cons of creating your own lane. "Bossed Up" is more than a celebratory track, it explains how he and his camp never understood the word no, and persevered. On "Gift & The Curse", WES COAS and Maro echange verses about the negative responses they get with their success. The track goes into a guitar, and returns with them both exchanging lines on a 3rd verse.. On the FEDARRO assisted, "Fantasy Man" Maro speaks to the ladies in his usual "Flycat" mode. Life Of A Flycat also has co-signs of his website http://www.imaflycat.com/ from the likes of WIZ KHALIFA, CURREN$Y, and FREEWAY.
- Belkise Douglas

04/03/2010

In a time where everyone seems out for themselves in the entertainment industry, Ohmare Washington has created a site to bring everyone together. Flycat Music Group was founded as a social networking site to unite artists with individuals in the industry. Owner Ohmare Washington can be reached at flycatmusicgroup@gmail.com. He welcomes musicians, industry personel, and other music fans to create an account on his site.

Nina: Where did the idea for Flycat Music Group emerge from?

Ohmare: I came up with the idea of FMG (Flycat Music Group), when I decided to involve other artist within my company. It was originally Flycat Entertainment, and it was just me as a solo artist. Now it's a group of solo artist. I truly appreciate the fact that they have trust in me to help them achieve their goals. After attending mixxers, I also decided to create a networking site, for artist to directly connect with companies that have valuable resources.

Nina: In one sentence, explain what the main purpose of Flycat Music Group is.

Ohmare: FMG's main purpose is to create a brand within the entertainment industry.

Nina: What have been some of the biggest challenges in starting the company?

Ohmare: The biggest challenge is connecting to the fans. When you are an up-and-coming Company, and /or artist, it's a little more difficult to get individuals to connect to your brand. And the main challenge is Finance. The finances are minimal, but I have still been able to create something with heavy online-promotion, and word of mouth.

Nina: What have been some of the rewarding moments that makes it worth it?

Ohmare: My company has been in existence for less than 6 Months. In that short period of time, we have been booked to perform in London, UK for August 2010, and in Paris, France for July 2010. And also we have a promotional deal in process with a London-Based company. There has also been off-and-on talks with Ed Hardy for an endorsement deal for an artist I manage by the name,"Wes Coas" to promote his new single, "Cash Rules'

Nina: How long has Flycat Music Group been online?

Ohmare: The website, www.imaflycat.com has been in existence for a year. But for the last 2 months, I have been doing a lot of changes to the site. I wanted to direct people to the site more, as opposed to our myspace page. I also decided to make the site a place for people to network and help companies promote their businesse. Somewhat of "Cross-Promotion" As far as the FMG brand, The company was created in October 2009, and every month we consistently put out a mixtape for people to download for free to remain relevant. We set up an online store for fans who want to buy the albums from our artist. As we speak we are promoting my artist Youngin's debut album "Now, Next, Forever"

Nina: How many people do you have working on the site?

Ohmare: I'm the only administrator of the site. I make all the updates and changes almost on a daily basis. I also run the company single-handledly. Getting feedback and input from my artist has been helpful, and sometimes from the members of the site. Without them,Imaflycat.com would barely exist.

Nina: What keeps you inspired to keep the website going?

Ohmare: My main inspiration for continuing to work on this site is consistency. Our goals for FMG is built off Consistency, and Longevity. It takes hard work, but when you are passionate about something, you do what it takes to keep the brand afloat. I get e-mails from artist all across the world asking to be part of Flycat Music Group.

Nina: What is your ultimate goal for Flycat Music Group?

Ohmare: My ultimate goal for FMG is to be a household name. A company known for having the most consistent artist. It's more than music also, we have Photographers, Graphic Designers, Producers, and also a Marketing Branch. This summer, I will be directing our videos, and Documentaries. There's also the Marketing, Promotion, and Management. So the goal is to be known all across the board when you think of Entertainment.

Nina: How do artists and music industry folks get noticed by you?

Ohmare: So far we have been getting noticed by going to Network events, The Internet, and also doing what i call "Groundwork". For Instance we were at this year's South By Southwest, and handed out over 600 cds, and hundreds of Business Cards, and Flyers. While I was down there, I attended an event for Music Supervisors. One of the supervisors was responsible for some of the score for "Meet The Fockers", and "Moulin Rouge". In the future, there will be music from my artist in films, and even Television Shows.

Nina: Where do you see your company in 5 years?

Ohmare: In 5 yrs I truly see my company growing into an International powerhouse. I would love to have FMG as a very resourceful company. When you build healthy relationships with other Companies, those blessings are returned to you. I see the company as a big name in every facet of the ente - Nina

rtist Spotlight: Maro - by Carrington J. Lei Posted: Monday, August 25 by Miss Pearl in Labels: Carrington Lei, Interview 7
As the 1970’s came and went, it could be considered a continued resurgence of self love and self respect that had been stifled within the African American community for a very long time. Even though many had been able to get their foot in doors kicked open by the likes of Dr. Martin Luther King and others who had literally given their lives in an effort to afford African America the freedom to do many of the things that we take for granted today – the ability to get more than a foot inside of those doors has still been slow in coming.

During that time the military offered a sensible, albeit dangerous option (Vietnam) for many to provide for their families. And then there were those who chose sports as an out, basketball in particular. Most African American boys dreamed of fame and fortune via the basketball court, and by the time the 80’s rolled around, no man on the face of the planet had done more to motivate a dream of dominating both, fiscally and on the court the way that Michael Jordan had. It was a time when most African American boys wanted little more than to “be like Mike”.

Although the desire to live out a life of luxury through sports is still a dream deferred for many within the black community – today there are many options (see: Barack Obama/Oprah Winfrey). And even though the recent democratic presidential nominee has opened up the realization that “we” can actually hold the key to the most important office in the land - it hasn’t stopped a quest for fame for many.

By the time the new millennium rolled around, dreams of making sports history had been replaced in the hearts of many African American men as Hip Hop had seemingly taken the world by storm. The glitz, the glamour, the fame, the fortune - Hip Hop offers a chance to do for many black families what no other medium has done before. Diddy, Jay Z, and 50 Cent are all names that have become synonymous with everything positive (and negative) that life on stage has to offer.

Enter Ohmare “Maro” Washington. Businessman from 8 to 5, devoted father 24 hours a day, and up and coming hip hop star as often as he can fit it into his busy schedule. I had a chance to sit down and talk to Maro and I was surprised to find out where he placed “the game” on his long list of priorities, and particularly how the blood that flows through his veins pumps to a beat driven by Hip Hop.

CL: Are you originally from Houston?
MARO: Born and raised. Third Ward, South Park – mostly the south side, but the city of Houston is home.

CL: On your bio you mentioned living in the Star of Hope at one point. That’s a Christian-Based facility whose primary focus is mental health and substance abuse. How did you end up there?
MARO: Honestly? Me and my mom had been living with different family members, moving around from place to place and it just didn’t work out. We ended up there because we didn’t have anywhere else to go.

CL: Where was dad?
MARO: You know how that is - he was around, but he wasn’t around…

CL: Do you talk to your dad now?
MARO: Every once in a while.

CL: How long have you been rapping?
MARO – I’ve been rapping since high school, but I got serious in 2002.

CL: What happened in ’02 that made you decide to pursue it on a serious level?
MARO: At first it was for fun, but then I was able to cut a CD and a lot of people were telling me that I should pursue it – it was time.

CL: At one point, you stepped back from the mic to concentrate on learning the business side of music. How did you go about that?
MARO: Reading. Watching successful people and using them as examples. Listening to guys who’ve made mistakes. I know guys who signed contracts without reading the fine print because they were just happy to have a contract. Those are the people who are stuck on the label doing nothing for two or three years. Some guys did that and make fifteen cents an album. It’s crazy.

CL: Who are some of the people you look to as an example of where you want to be from a business perspective?
MARO: Jay Z and 50 Cent. I like the way Jay always tries to find a business venture that a rapper hasn’t done. He’s always looking to be the first to do something different and that’s something that I’d like to do.

CL: How many record companies have you been with?
MARO: One. I gave a verbal agreement to one, but it was only under certain stipulations. I was with them for a year and recorded no music. It was always, “I’m gonna get you in the studio”, and the last straw was when I went to a producer and he was straight up about it – “Look man, it’s nothing against you, but your boss man owes me nine grand. So, if you want to work out something with me on the side for your own benefit, then we can do that.” A lot of people this guy was sending me to, he owed money. So, honestly I do a lot better when I’m doing it for myself. - Carrington Lei

Recently I was able to chat with Maro, “The Fly Cat” himself about his journey as an artist, his future and his opinion about the state of Houston’s market for artists. This conversation proved to be very interesting.

When did you start rapping and when did you decide that you would pursue it seriously?

Maro: I’ve been rapping since high school, I was actually an r & b songwriter. I wrote a song for this group in school called “Passionate Players”, they won a talent show with that song. I used to freestyle in class with a friend of mine. I took it more serious around 2002. I released a underground (screwed) freestyle cd called “Spittin Bars Vol. 1”

How would you describe your style and who would you compare it to?

Maro: My style I feel is uncomparable, meaning I don’t go in and say I want to sound like such and such. But I feel like my style is versatile. I don’t really feel out of my element doing different kinds of songs.

What do you bring to that game? And what do you think the game in general lacks?

Maro: I think the game lacks originality and wordplay these days. Too many people tryna live up to an image of what they think the fans will like, instead of being themselves. Which is pressure to any rap artist, but too many wanna be D-Boys in the game. People gonna always try to find ur resume when u fabricate. I’m not gonna lie, I think Kanye West new album 808’s is genius. I love it, cuz it’s different, and if u been through those things u can relate. He’s wild at time, but he’s still himself.

Being independent, do you think this contributed to you as an artist as a whole? And how?

Maro: I think me being independent is good. I mean I may not be all on BET or in your favorite magazine (Yet lol) I feel like once I drop my album I won’t need a major label behind me. I think with the right marketing and promotions, I should be fine.

Who are your favorite artists?

Maro: Man my favorite artist I have a gang of em. Jay-Z, Pac, Scarface, UGK, Andre 3000, Kanye, Ice Cube, Zro, Jadakiss, Trae, and T.I. I know a lot of rappers say they don’t listen to other people, but I do. I’m a rapper, but I’m still a fan and consumer.

Has there ever been a moment in time that you ever wanted to give up? And what changed your mind and motviated you to stay in the game?

Maro: To be honest with u, this year I had stopped rapping. No new music, no shows no nuthin. Then I get a call from a booking agency about doin paid shows, then I get a call to perform in London at a military base (Thanks to Beatriz, and Jennifer Abrego), doin website interviews, so I’m like man, maybe I need to get back at it, and here I am lol…..

Who have you worked with so far? And who do you desire to work with?

Maro: I haven’t worked with any big name artist, but the guys I work with are hell of talented. Jazz & Vic ,Krumwell (My Brother), Kendro, Wes Coas, Sxyreno Soundz, A.U.G., Supreme, N-Gauge, and C-Tone. I would love to work with Bun B, Zro, Jay-Z, and Andre 3000.

Do you think “Houston” artists have fallen off? And does Houston have the capability to compete with markets such as Atlanta?

Maro: Houston has lost it’s steam cuz the artist left them majors, it was a gift and a curse. Them major were on some B.S. But what I love about my city, is that we grind. So we gon stay relevant regardless. What we lack that Atlanta has is unity. We can’t stay relevant without the unity though. See here u got S.U.C., Swishahouse, and Rap-A-Lot. and everyone else just gets in where they fit in. If u not in they clicked, good luck. I hear some of them say they need new houston artist to step up, but shyt no oen tryna let us in. Radio stations here don’t even barely play our own artist shyt. I hear more Atlanta than I do here. So what I’m gonna do is push my music outside of Houston , and it’ll eventually get back here.

What are some of the projects you are working on? What do you have in the works in the future?

Maro: Wow, I’m recording songs to add to my 2007 mixtape “Next Big Thing” to release in London with unreleased bonus tracks. When I get back it’s grind time, I’ll be finishing up my mixtape “Next Big Thing Vol. 2” and I’m also working on my debut album “The Maro Experience” it’s gonna be bannas, I got Jazz & Vic producing the whole album, they produced “Still Look Good” we tryna get Bun B on the remix hopefully. And I also want to do features and collabs with people who wanna make good music. www.myspace.com/marotheflycat Booking:owmaro@live.com

Maro: Thank you for the interview, I really appreciate it, and to everyone who’s reading this, eartodastreetz.com is one of the hottest websites on the net…Period!!!


- Micki

Recently I was able to chat with Maro, “The Fly Cat” himself about his journey as an artist, his future and his opinion about the state of Houston’s market for artists. This conversation proved to be very interesting.

When did you start rapping and when did you decide that you would pursue it seriously?

Maro: I’ve been rapping since high school, I was actually an r & b songwriter. I wrote a song for this group in school called “Passionate Players”, they won a talent show with that song. I used to freestyle in class with a friend of mine. I took it more serious around 2002. I released a underground (screwed) freestyle cd called “Spittin Bars Vol. 1”

How would you describe your style and who would you compare it to?

Maro: My style I feel is uncomparable, meaning I don’t go in and say I want to sound like such and such. But I feel like my style is versatile. I don’t really feel out of my element doing different kinds of songs.

What do you bring to that game? And what do you think the game in general lacks?

Maro: I think the game lacks originality and wordplay these days. Too many people tryna live up to an image of what they think the fans will like, instead of being themselves. Which is pressure to any rap artist, but too many wanna be D-Boys in the game. People gonna always try to find ur resume when u fabricate. I’m not gonna lie, I think Kanye West new album 808’s is genius. I love it, cuz it’s different, and if u been through those things u can relate. He’s wild at time, but he’s still himself.

Being independent, do you think this contributed to you as an artist as a whole? And how?

Maro: I think me being independent is good. I mean I may not be all on BET or in your favorite magazine (Yet lol) I feel like once I drop my album I won’t need a major label behind me. I think with the right marketing and promotions, I should be fine.

Who are your favorite artists?

Maro: Man my favorite artist I have a gang of em. Jay-Z, Pac, Scarface, UGK, Andre 3000, Kanye, Ice Cube, Zro, Jadakiss, Trae, and T.I. I know a lot of rappers say they don’t listen to other people, but I do. I’m a rapper, but I’m still a fan and consumer.

Has there ever been a moment in time that you ever wanted to give up? And what changed your mind and motviated you to stay in the game?

Maro: To be honest with u, this year I had stopped rapping. No new music, no shows no nuthin. Then I get a call from a booking agency about doin paid shows, then I get a call to perform in London at a military base (Thanks to Beatriz, and Jennifer Abrego), doin website interviews, so I’m like man, maybe I need to get back at it, and here I am lol…..

Who have you worked with so far? And who do you desire to work with?

Maro: I haven’t worked with any big name artist, but the guys I work with are hell of talented. Jazz & Vic ,Krumwell (My Brother), Kendro, Wes Coas, Sxyreno Soundz, A.U.G., Supreme, N-Gauge, and C-Tone. I would love to work with Bun B, Zro, Jay-Z, and Andre 3000.

Do you think “Houston” artists have fallen off? And does Houston have the capability to compete with markets such as Atlanta?

Maro: Houston has lost it’s steam cuz the artist left them majors, it was a gift and a curse. Them major were on some B.S. But what I love about my city, is that we grind. So we gon stay relevant regardless. What we lack that Atlanta has is unity. We can’t stay relevant without the unity though. See here u got S.U.C., Swishahouse, and Rap-A-Lot. and everyone else just gets in where they fit in. If u not in they clicked, good luck. I hear some of them say they need new houston artist to step up, but shyt no oen tryna let us in. Radio stations here don’t even barely play our own artist shyt. I hear more Atlanta than I do here. So what I’m gonna do is push my music outside of Houston , and it’ll eventually get back here.

What are some of the projects you are working on? What do you have in the works in the future?

Maro: Wow, I’m recording songs to add to my 2007 mixtape “Next Big Thing” to release in London with unreleased bonus tracks. When I get back it’s grind time, I’ll be finishing up my mixtape “Next Big Thing Vol. 2” and I’m also working on my debut album “The Maro Experience” it’s gonna be bannas, I got Jazz & Vic producing the whole album, they produced “Still Look Good” we tryna get Bun B on the remix hopefully. And I also want to do features and collabs with people who wanna make good music. www.myspace.com/marotheflycat Booking:owmaro@live.com

Maro: Thank you for the interview, I really appreciate it, and to everyone who’s reading this, eartodastreetz.com is one of the hottest websites on the net…Period!!!


- Micki