Stubz

Let me Introduce... The ONE and ONLY... THE REAL... WILLIE STUBZ

WILLIE STUBZ

The rough pavements of Corona, Queens has been home to many legendary figures in the rap game. Cats like Kool G. Rap, The Beatnuts, Noreaga, Eric B., and Hurby “Luv Bug” Azor, have all blessed the rap game with classic material inspired by the daily hustle and bustle that goes down in this tiny hamlet that sits in Northeast Queens. In the year 2003, Willie Stubz is set to burst on the scene and continue in the grand tradition of his neighbor hood forefathers. Packing a rugged flow, insightful lyrics and subject matter, combined with a commanding stage presence; Stubz is a can’t miss prospect just waiting to make a big impact on the fickle rap industry.

As the love from his neighborhood grew, Stubz found himself wanting to get more out of his talents as the first thoughts of a rap career slowly began creeping through his mind. “ I finally realized that I could make a career out of this and started focusing on getting my rhymes out there past my neighborhood.” One thing led to another and Stubz was introduced to a young DJ named SPK who was also making the transition from neighborhood DJ superstar to the world of hip-hop production. “ I met SPK in ’93 when he was first starting out on the production tip. We hit it off and started making joints. Things started to move quickly once we got together.” The results of their late night collaborations gained Stubz and SPK a name in the underground hip hop scene and independent label projects began pouring in. “ We put out a few records overseas and some here in the US that did well in the underground, without promotion.” Those singles led me to my first record deal.”

In 1998, Melvin Gonzalez caught wind of Stubz’ skills and offered him a deal with then fledgling label Pentagon Ent. “ When I first signed to Penatgon, it was like a dream come true. I was on an indie that had a lot of money and a great support staff. Working with them really taught me a lot about the game.” Taking advantage of his newfound resources, Stubz poured himself in the studio and began working on his solo album. With the release of the first single, “Pimpin’” featuring Cuban Link causing a commotion on the underground scene, Stubz met and signed a deal with Tommy Boy Records.

His dreams of champagne and caviar were cut short however when Tommy Boy underwent a huge restructuring and Stubz’ project got pushed back. “ I went from being an on deck batter to just another cat in the dugout. I knew it was time to go.” He quickly gained a release from the label and continued on the path that got him signed in the first place. But before he could get on again tragedy struck the label. Pentagon president Melvin Gonzalez was murdered, leaving Stubz without the support that took him to the next level. Shaken, yet undaunted, Stubz put his nose to the grindstone and continued working towards that ever, elusive record deal. “ At that point it was now or never and I wasn’t about to give up after the taste of success that we had.” Back on the grind in 2001 N.O.R.E, Willie Stubz and SPK submitted the song, “Tuh-Dunn Tuh-Dunn Tuh-Dunn” for the soundtrack of the box office smash “The Fast and The Furious.” Finally Stubz and SPK achieved their first taste of platinum sales. “It’s like first blood, now I’ve developed a taste for that kind of success.”

In 2003 Willie Stubz and SPK combined their talents once again, to create some of that realest hip hop that Queens has to offer. The release of the rugged sounding single “QU-EE-NS”

(featuring Capone & Nature) b/w “Get in 2 U, followed by the release of the long awaited album

“The Industry” on SPKilla Muzik / Thugged Out Militainment. Room Lab Beats emerged from the SPKilla Muzik camp as a newly formed production team. SPK, Kevin Kyze & Ric Rude bring their unique sounds to the table, and have been credited to the success of artists such as, N.O.R.E., CNN (Capone & Noreaga) and, Prodigy of Mobb Deep. Willie Stubz was fortunate to have them produce the entire album, except for, the two tracks produced by The Beatnuts.“The Industry was a long anticipated album, done out of frustration with the music business, and politics associated with it.” “I just wanted to feed the fans what they’ve been starving for, every year since the release of Pimpin’ in 1998.” “The Industry” made noise in the underground scene, but it never got the commercial success it deserved.

The year 2004 finds Willie Stubz and SPK returning to their underground roots with the release of the single “ONE BY ONE” b/w “STUBZ GET GRIZZLY,” followed by the release of the anticipated sophomore album “Rugged By Design” on SPKilla Muzik. “We bringing it back to the basics with this album trying to give people something hot to check for.” We’re confident, the right label will come along and gives us the distribution to get our music out to the whole world.” Using the sum of his past experiences as both inspiration and a guideline, Stubz is confident that his material will break through and gain attention from the masses. “ We makin’ real good music that’s about something, so I’m confident it will get the recognition it deserves.” “Even if it takes a few shots, at the end of the day you will associate my name with classics.”

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