Money Bloxx
Money Bloxx is an artist/producer hailing from Los Angeles, CA.
Tell me about your history? How did you get where you are now?
Money Bloxx is hailing from Los Angeles, CA, as one of the most
versatile upcoming hip hop artist. Money Bloxx aka Anthony Cross was born in Los Angeles and discovered his passion for good music
very early on. It was at the age of 8 years old that Money Bloxx got his first Casio keyboard and began putting together what he considers "cheesy rap beats". He knew that it would lead to something bigger for him. During his upbringing, he faced the obstacles of life in poverty and growing up in the ghetto, but refused to let bad circumstance stunt the growth of his talent. "I just stayed positive as much as possible knowing that working hard would pay off one day" explains Money Bloxx.
During his early teenage years, Bloxx teamed up with a couple of other young talents, among them the artist who would later be known as Shade Sheist. Together, they developed their talents as they gained local notoriety for being in every talent show and rap battle around the Los Angeles area. As a result of Shade inking a deal with MCA, the group disbanded, however the two artists remained close friends.
By 2003, Money Bloxx was not only a force behind the microphone on the L.A. underground scene, but also a budding presence behind the production boards. Bloxx states, "It was time for me to return back to my original love....making the music".
Have you performed live in front of an audience? Any special memories?
I do perform live. A college tour is currently in the works right now. Stay up on game@www.myspace.com/bloxx for any new show dates because there's definitely some coming you way.
Performing live is my passion. I take live shows serious and really try to put on a show that's worth peoples money. Whether it be House of Blues, The Roxy, B.B. Kings or any other spot I've performed at, I tore the house down. Your live show should be everything.
Your musical influences
I'm influenced by it all from Earth, Wind & Fire and
The Gap Band to Nas and Kanye West
Anything else?
Get ready for the New West Coast. Check out a few cuts from Money Bloxx debut release "From The Outside N". Journey with M.Bloxx from the hood to the club, through pleasure and pain. Album coming Spring 2009.
