An Interview with Beats By Polo of the U.K.

-By A.DeLeon

Bio coming soon...

A: I heard of you through the Arizona hip hop group, Nu Alliance West; How did you first connect with them?

P: We actually connected on twitter ...

Can you describe, briefly, how the two of you work together on a musical project?

Since we just started working together I can't really say much about the process - but I def think we'll do sum crazy projects together in the future ...

What other producers, songwriters and/or artists do you see as your primary inspirations?

Number one inspiration for me to make beats was Pharrell / The Neptunes - The Busta Rhymes stuff they did & later Pharrell's RnB tracks got me hooked to beatmaking ... Other artists that influenced me are Young Jeezy, Giorgio Moroder (produced the original Scarface soundtrack), J Dilla, Scott Storch, Jan Hammer (made the original Miami Vice Scores) ... Probably a few more - can't get em all together right now ...

What is distinctive about a Beats By Polo productions?

Probably the artists using my beats and listeners of em could answer this question the best. But when I make beats I usually try to create a different mood with every beat and try to find a way to combine commercial sound and creativity. I also use a lot of vintage elements in my productions

Is there an artist you want to work with that you have not yet had the opportunity to work with?

I would really like to have the opportunity to get in the studio with producers like Pharrell and make some beats. Other than that I'm really looking forward to work with any artist that tries to create good music.

What can we expect from Beats By Polo in 2011?

You can expect a few experimental beat/instrumental projects which I'm planning to release on a small indie record label.
I'm also producing tracks for a few independent movie projects and I'm also really looking forward to work with great artists like Nu Alliance West.

Do you prefer originality over conformity, even if it won't make you as much money?

Most Def ... I think sooner or later listeners and fans also will realise that they're often beeing fooled by the music industry and their ''made'' artists releasing one bs ringtone album after another just to pull some quick cash out of the pockets of 14 year old girls & boys that want ''a real gangsta to take home'' ... I believe that - thanks to the internet - indie labels with unique music will have the chance to be more and more successful in the future.

When did you know you wanted to be a producer?

I first wanted to be a rapper and had no decent beats - So I just started making beats and then got more and more into it.
For me producing music is kinda like painting. You can create something new and basicly do and use whatever you want to get your final product - that got me hooked.

Any inspiration leaked and soaked up by other producers in your area?

Not really producers in my area. But I always used to hang out in a local record store after school and it had a studio in the back.
So the owner always played all types of new and old records also for other producers,dj's,rappers to find cuts or samples - from James Brown, Kraftwerk to 50 Cent or Madlib. That was a lot of crazy inspiration to soak up.

Who are you Top 5 music producers?

1. Neptunes / Pharrell
2. Just Blaze
3. Scott Storch
4. Giorgio Moroder
5. ... still to come ...

What are your immediate music career goals? 

I just want to make good music, work on new different projects and be creative ...

How would you define the word “success”?

For me someone is successful if he/she is 100% honestly satisfied with what he/she's doing - and doesn't build success on other peoples poverty.

Do you have advice for young people who want to become music producers?

Always try to learn and improve your music/sound and your personality. If you do believe that music producers have 25 cars and party with the hottest stars sooner or later just for making a few hot beats every day - don't make beats ...
If you ask me make beats because you're luvin it and then decide where you want to go and how far you want to take it - full time/part time/hobby ...

Any last words, shout outs, or confessions?

Shout outs to Nu Alliance West - We gon' make sum crazy projects in the near future ...
Shout out also to everyone who is trying to make it - The World Is Yours -Beats By Polo

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March 25th-27th: Nu Alliance West Video Shoot Weekend

Come out and be a part of the "So Hard (Go Hard)" Video shoot by our very own NuWave Productions.

Mugzi & J*Flipp - "Go Hard (So Hard)" Friday    /     J*Flipp - "Mojita Chica" Sunday

Nu Alliance Records: L-ement

L-ement ft. Scadova "Victory"




L-ement & K-Lady "Keep Goin"



L-ement ft. J.Sin "Temptation"

L-ement ft. J.Sin - Temptation

 L-ement  "GUM UNDER THE TABLE" Mixtape EP.

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Nate Dogg Rests with the Hip Hop Legends

G-Funk Legend Nate Dogg Dead at 41

Posted Wed Mar 16, 2011 6:29am PDT by Daniel Kreps in Amplifier

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One of the most distinct voices of the G-funk era in hip-hop, rapper Nate Dogg, passed away yesterday, March 15th, the rapper's family confirmed to the Hollywood Reporter. He was 41. Nate Dogg, born Nathaniel D. Hale, had suffered strokes in both 2007 and 2008, but his cause of death was unclear at press time. Often recruited to adorn choruses in Death Row Records' glory days, Nate Dogg exploded onto the music scene as Warren G's gat-busting partner-in-crime on the hit "Regulate." Nate also frequently collaborated with his high school friend Snoop Dogg, Kurupt, Tupac Shakur, Eminem, and 50 Cent.
The biggest tracks to feature Nate Dogg, a four-time Grammy nominee, include Dr. Dre's "The Next Episode," Ludacris' "Area Codes," 50 Cent's "21 Questions," Eminem's "Shake That" and, our personal favorite, his own solo track "Never Leave Me Alone" with Snoop Dogg. In addition to appearing on every great rap album from The Chronic to Doggystyle to All Eyez on Me to Get Rich or Die Tryin', Nate released three solo albums on his own. He also made the "Eastside Hotel" one of the most famous locales in hip-hop history.
"We lost a true legend in hip-hop and R&B. One of my best friends and a brother to me since 1986 when I was a sophomore at Poly High where we met," Snoop Dogg said on Twitter. "You will always be with me forever and a day. You put the 'G' in 'G funk', you put the '1' in '213' and you put your stamp on everybody you ever did it with. I miss you because I am so sad but so happy I got to grow up with you, and I will see you again in heaven, because you know the slogan about 'all doggs go to heaven. "

Some of Nate's greats:





Nate Dogg & Warren G "Regulators"




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Japan needs our help

Following what will go down as the most powerful earthquake in their history and a violently strong Tsunami, millions of people on and near Japan's northeastern coast are now subsisting on rice balls and instant noodles,  lacking power as well as clean drinking water. 1,000 people have been confirmed dead and there is over 100,000 reported missing and officials in Miyagi city estimate that the death toll there will  likely reach 10,000.

To add to the looming troubles, 2 nuclear reactors have been damaged, one of which is currently thought to be teetering on the brink of a possible meltdown. All of this comes as a great blow to the Japanese people and while many of us here in the states are embroiled in our own sorrows we must not forget our brothers and sisters in Japan who desperately need our assistance. 1.4 million people over there have been without water since Thursday and 2.5 have been without electricity....take a moment and grasp that if you will...

I urge you to look into your hearts and donate to one of the following agencies below:


American Red Cross: Emergency Operation Centers are opened in the affected areas and staffed by the chapters. This disaster is on a scale larger than the Japanese Red Cross can typically manage. Donations to the American Red Cross can be allocated for the International Disaster Relief Fund, which then deploys to the region to help Donate Here 


Salvation Army: The Salvation Army has been in Japan since 1895 and is currently providing emergency assistance to those in need. Donate Here

International Medical Corps: Putting together relief teams, as well as supplies, and are in contact with partners in Japan and other affected countries to assess needs and coordinate our activities. Donate Here

Shelter Box: The first team is mobilizing to head to Japan and begin the response effort. Donate Here

Save The Children: Mobilizing to provide immediate humanitarian relief in the shape of emergency health care and provision of non-food items and shelter. Donate Here


Convoy Of Hope: Disaster Response team established connection with in-country partners who have been impacted by the damage and are identifying the needs and areas where Convoy of Hope may be of the greatest assistance. Donate Here

Unique De'Vine and Nu Alliance West Defeat a Track!

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Unique De'Vine

Nu Alliance West - "Drop 16's & Loyalties" ft. Unique De'Vine (Unique Snippet) 

Mixtape Trailer

Greetings fans, Beano the Don here.

First off I would like to thank you all for the love and support you have been consistent with since this group OFFICIALLY started 6 months ago. Our first Mixtape is very close to perfection and completion.

Photo by: Elevation

Special thanks goes out to one of our most diligent members, J*flipp for his excellent engineering on many of the tracks. A.Deleon for being our excellent journalist and the way we can explain who we are and what they can learn about us in words...I could never put together. Elevation Heights for Up&Coming artists Photography. Beats by Polo for supplying most of the Beats. CrypticWisdom and the whole Carey White family; Hard Target, Kensta Lopez, and Gemstar for being a part of this. Unique De'Vine! Big ups girl! Your very talented and we really look forward to future collaborations with you. Nomi Wel! Your a beast man. MBM makes marks!!! Mugzi for always working and hitting me with surprises every single day. KDP for gracing us with fresh hometown beats. My boys up in the New England area: Kayo, Dott, Dub, FL, K-Lady;with most of my love going out to L-EMENT!!!...And of course, YOU all! Without our followers and supporters, we wouldn't do this. Stay humble, everybody. -Beano

 For your patience, I would like to present you with a rough copy of our Mixtape Trailer, entitled:

"Nu Alliance West - Hip Hop: Revived & Revised Vol. 1"

NuAllianceWestMixtapeRoughTrailer



"Hip Hop: Revived & Reprised Vol. 1" (the Rough Drafts)

Track List in order of Trailer (subject to change)
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1. The Introduction ~ (Beano the Don)
2. Set the Stage 2011 ~ (J*Flipp, i-Dee, Mugzi)
3. Swine Flu ~ (J.Sin, Mugzi)
4. Mojita Chica ~ (J*Flipp, *n/a)
5. I've Told Myself ~ (J*flipp, *n/a, w/ Cryptic Wisdom)
6. Dream Alone ~ ( J.Sin, w/ Nomi Wel, J*Flipp, w/ Gemstar)
7. They Wanna Know ~ (Mugzi w/ King David -KDP)
8. Drop 16's & Loyalties ~ (Junie, J*Flipp, Mz Platinum, w/ Unique De'Vine)
9. Where I'm At ~ (Mugzi)
10. So Hard ~ (Mugzi, J*Flipp)
11. I'm On ~ (Mugzi , *n/a)
12. Hold you Down ~ (Mz. Platinum, J*Flipp, J.Sin)
13. Doin' it ~ (J*Flipp, *n/a)
14. Breathe ~ (J*flipp, *n/a, w/ Cryptic Wisdom)
15. Talk of the City ~ (Mugzi, *n/a)
16. Outro bonus track - the Package ~ (The Ultimate Alliance /Arizona&NewEngland\ w/ Kensta Lopez & King David-KDP)

Nu Alliance West is ~ J*Flipp, Mugzi, J.Sin, Mz. Platinum, Junie, & Beano the Don