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Are you signed to a major record label?
TUNJI: Sort of. It's complicated. Can't say anything yet.
As an independent artist, what do you think the next popular trend in music will be?
TUNJI: I'm not really independent but Trip Hop -- not necessarily dark but House.
So do you think music is recycling?
TUNJI: In ways.
What do you mean?
TUNJI: I don't know about it recycling. It's just drawing from influences.
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Do you have a mixtape?
TUNJI: Nah, I need to get on a tour not a mixtape.
How do you record a song?
TUNJI: I pick a beat then record vocals.
What's the biggest obstacle for you as an artist?
TUNJI: I got a call from Warner Brothers saying I'm their client. I guess that is my obstacle in
that I'm obligated to certain things.
Do you see yourself becoming a major act?
TUNJI: I've been doing this since 2000, ya.
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What kind of musician do you consider yourself?
TUNJI: Hip Hop and R&B.
Do you dance?
TUNJI: Yeah, I love to dance.
So are you more geared to mainstream audiences or more grassroots audiences?
TUNJI: Eh, I'm mainstream.
What's in your CD collection?
TUNJI: Damien Marley. Maxwell. Portishead.
I heard your an actor too, are you going to try to make it in Hollywood?
TUNJI: I'm a writer also.
Do people ever ask if you are Lil' Wayne?
TUNJI: All the time. I had a job and had to quit because people were asking me if I was him.
Have you ever met Lil' Wayne?
TUNJI: Maybe, you would have to ask him.
Is it just a coincidence that his nickname is Tune-Chi?
TUNJI: (ha-ha) Weirder things have happened.
Do you like Justin Timberlake?
TUNJI: Ya.
Do you like Nicole Scherzinger?
TUNJI: My friend Crystal does. I like her, ya.
Jay-Z?
TUNJI: Ya.
Linkin Park?
TUNJI: Ya.
What does the name "hotbox" mean to you?
TUNJI: Million dolla. No, tap out 20, turn up...
OK, when did you first start acting?
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TUNJI: I started acting, got an agent, did private
classes, way back.
Did you blow up after that?
TUNJI: I got some auditions.
What happened after that?
TUNJI: I developed my craft. Kept working. Learned a lot, as much as I could.
When did you start your EP?
TUNJI: 2010 in Brooklyn with a sound engineer.
For three years what have you been doing?
TUNJI: Working on my image and music.
Are you really with any other companies?
TUNJI: I'm in negotiations right now.
I like WMG, I don't mind the 360 degree deal, I like Sony...Interscope.
Why are artists saying 360 deals are bogus?
TUNJI: Can't say, I know I want the best deal and the best team.
Have you done much press?
TUNJI: Press junkets, no? I'm not free very much, I'm working on doing my tour... live performances although I'm really good with video.
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What do you think you can bring to music?
TUNJI: Sick music videos. Bad ass concerts.
You see yourself as a performer?
TUNJI: Wi.
Do you have an words of inspiration?
TUNJI: Never give up.
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An interview
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C o n t a c tthe million dolla
