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mixtape update

Watsup yall? Sorry for the delay on the mixtape, ppl keep asking when its gonna drop. Right now we are working on a few singles which will lock down my record deal. Its almost here! Dont worry, the mixtape will be here for FREE download soon enough and is well worth the wait. Thanks for being patient and for all the continued support! -Young Mystic

one life to live

Live life to the fullest. Become who you want to be. Do what you love. Live for yourself and family. Don't let anyone bring you down. Follow your dreams and passion. Don't accept your limitations, find a way to overcome them. Work harder than you ever thought you could. Believe in yourself. Only God can judge you. -Young Mystic

Globalcom 45 News Interview (from an article)

Interview with Young Mystic Intro: I’m Ahmad and I would like to welcome you to Globalcom 45 News. I have with me today, “Young Mystic”. Thank you for being here with me Mystic. Q: What does your stage name stand for? A: My stage name is Young Mystic. Its pretty funny because a lot of people have asked me what the whole deal is with the name and asking if i think I have some sort of mystical powers. The name 'MYSTIC' is actually an acronym which stands for "Many Years Staying True In Christ". I wanted to have a name that was not only catchy and appealing but also had a significant meaning to it and sums up the type of person I am. Having faith and staying true not only in Christ but yourself is in my eyes the key to success and longevity. I feel it is the perfect name. Q: How old are you? A: I am 19, ill be 20 in June Q: Where did you grow up and where are you presently located? A: I was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona which is where I still live, well Tempe to be exact. Q: What was your childhood like as a kid? Were you a good kid or bad kid? A: I would say I had an all around good childhood, probably as normal as it gets. I played about every sport imaginable from soccer, tennis, golf, and my favorite; basketball. I would say I was a good kid but I did seem to get in my fair share of trouble...[laughs]...I always managed to get out of it though. I used my cute kid charm. Q: Were you a momma’s boy or daddy’s little man? A: No doubt I was my dad's little man. Always got my way and he always had my back, both my parents do. I love my parents. Q: Are you single and if not who’s the lucky person? A: [laughs] Oh man, this has to be the most popular question! Yes, I am very much single. At this point in my career I really don't feel the need to be tied up in a relationship. I definitely am looking for that special girl though, because I plan on having somebody later on, just not at this moment. Im always open for any beautiful ladies to change my mind...[laughs]. Q: I saw some of your pictures on MySpace where you were standing next to some people and you seem really tall. How tall are you? A: Haha ya alot of people are suprised by my height. Im 6'3" Q: How long have you been rapping? A: Hard to really say, I had started a few years back but this is before I had a stage name or even recorded in a studio. i was just making songs with pre-made beats from garageband and using the built in mic. I took a break for about a year and then really decided to take it serious. So I would say about 2 years. Q: What made you decide to become a rapper? A: I was told I couldn't do it. That really pissed me off and had me motivated to prove them wrong. But once I started really focusing I began to fall in love with the creating process. It also comes a little easier for me because my freshman year in high school I wrote poetry and did open mics, so I was able to transfer that style of rhythmical performance into a musical art form. Rap stands for Rhythmically Applied Poetry. Q: What about your style do you feel makes you unique from other rappers? A: My confidence. I am probably the most confident rapper in the game. Some might mistake it for arrogance or being conceited but its just a swagger that has to be flaunted in order to last. If you don't have confidence in yourself you can't expect anyone else to! Also my style as far as clothes. When i talk about my gear game or my flyness I really AM! As you can see [laughs] Q: If you had to choose one rapper, who would you say your style most resembles? A: Thats a tough one, I've heard comparisons from Mims to Bow Wow, to even Travis McCoy. I would have to say I pride my self on being Young Mystic. Q: Who are the people that influenced your life the most growing up? A: As far as how I live my life I would definitely have to say my birthmother whom I have never actually met. From what I know she is a very strong woman and highly intelligent, I am dying to meet her. Of course my family has a huge impact on me. Q: What artist would you say you consider yourself to be a fan of? A: As of late I'd have to say Charles Hamilton Q: Who are a few of the artist you would like to work with? A: Charles Hamilton of course, Pleasure P, Michael Jackson, Asher Roth, Drake, Cassie, Kanye West, The Dream, Weezy, Fall Out Boy, Paramore, Akon and I have to work with Ryan Leslie, he is a genius. As far as producers id say Jermaine Dupri definitely, Brian Cox, Scott Storch, Timbaland, Pharrell, 9th Wonder, and Swizz Beats. Q: Have you had a chance to work with any well known artist and if so who are they? A: Oh man, A producer I work with out in Vegas works with this artist that I was actually supposed to collaborate with not too long ago but they ran into some legal issues. Chris brown. That would have been huge but its nothing to dwell on. Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 years as far as the rap game goes? A: Hmm....I see myself having one at least one grammy, taking over the market and redefining the entire game. Q: What are your views on our new President and how do you feel about politics? A: OBAMA! OBAMA! [laughs]. Man I am 100 percent for our president and not because hes black either. I really feel that change is coming to America that is desperately needed, especially after these past 8 years. We just have to be patient because he was left with a lot of junk to clean up! Q: Did you vote in this past election? A: Yezzir! My first and most meaningful voting experience. Q: How do you feel about the Chris Brown and Rihanna incident? A: It is really an unfortunate situation. I am a fan of both artists music. I mean I don't want to get into their business even though it is shoved in our faces by TMZ and gossip sites on the daily. They are both young and relationships can get out of hands at times. I am really dissappointed in Chris for hitting Rihanna. You never hit a woman no matter the situation. It sucks because I was a big fan, and it doesnt look too good for his career right now. I just hope they work it out which it seems they have, and I pray for both of them, like I said they are young and human. Its life Q: Do you consider yourself a role model? A: Thats a good question. I have never thought of myself in that light before, simply because I still have people I look up to and I am still young. But I do feel I have the power to be a positive role model for the youth; i should be doing a lot of school tours. Q: What makes a person a good role model in your eyes? A: Just someone who is genuine, well rounded and giving a positive, constructive path for kids to follow. Q: Have you had any adversities, I mean, as far as people hating on you and if so how did you handle it? A: [laughs] Yes I have had plenty of that. I don't think there is any artist out there that hasn't had their fair share of haters. I really used to be hurt by it and offended; let it get to me, but now I have grown a lot and come to realize that there are always going to be people that don't like you for whatever reason. Whether it be jealousy, an insecurity within themselves or just pure hatred. People are always going to try to bring someone down who is seemingly going somewhere with their life or doing something positive. When I read blogs I expect there to be negative things and even when there is positive things that can be bad too because I could get big headed. That is why i feel the internet is the life and death of hip hop. I really just don't let any of it effect me, and just keep doing what I do because I know there is an audience out there that is supporting and wants to see me succeed. I make music for them not the haters. [laughs] Q: What is one thing you consider to be your most genuine quality, something that you want the world to know about you? A: I am very caring and passionate about helping out those less fortunate, such as the children in northern uganda who are suffering. I try my best to support the invisible children foundations as much as possible. Q: I’ve listened to your music and your flow is crazy. I really like it. What is your inspiration and who is the person behind your music? A: Thanks a lot I really appreciate that. My inspiration in my music is really just giving the people what they want to hear. I often times play the role of the listener or consumer and think about what I would want to listen to. Life experiences definitely cater to a majority of my music. I have a few joints about leaving a relationship to purse music, one about my biological father abandoning my mother when I was a child. The person behind the music is who I am that people might not see at first. Music lets me speak what I may have trouble speaking otherwise. Q: Do you have any help writing your lyrics or is that all you? A: All me! Q: Do you have any future projects you’re working on you would like us to know about? A: I am currently working on my first mixtape "Next in Line" which will be out real soon, Im just making sure I put out quality, not trying to rush anything. Other than that Im just working on more songs, doing shows, and trying to put together the album. Q: I really appreciate you doing this interview with me. I listened to your commentary on Soulja Boy, you are really well spoken. Would you consider doing anchor for me? I have a lot of positions open such as politics, economy, international, sports, science, legal, technology and a host of others. You can get back with me later if you’d like to think about it. (LOL) A: That sounds very interesting, thanks for the offer I am honored. We will most definitely have to discuss that later. Q: Do you have anything you would like to talk about before we end our interview? Any shot outs you would like to make to anybody? A: I have to give a big thanks to you and Globalcom 45 News for taking the time out to do this interview. Also just to everyone who has supported and continues to support me and my career. My close friends and my family. Im not gonna name everyone because I don't want to leave anyone out [laughs], but to all my fans I love y'all and keep supporting because you guys are the ones that keep me doing what I do! Of course I have to thank God for this blessing.

guess whos back?!

on worldstarhiphop.com. Just got back from the studio, finished a couple tracks off my mixtape. Checkout my Go Hard freestyle off my mixtape "Next in Line"

Charles is the truth.