DJ Iceberg Presents : "Before The Fame" Series

Raining from Downtown, Manhattan, Downtown Dion got his start in the . industry as a songwriter but is now taking his craft to new levels with his anticipated EP “Big Blocky”. Gearing up towards his EP, he recently dropped “Broke Opps” which is only a tease of how he's coming this Year. We got the chance to speak with Downtown Dion to discuss touring overseas, life in Manhattan and much more. Social Media: @DowntownDion @_mikalatv_

The South Florida native singer/songwriter/poet, Savannah Cristina put out a string of stripped-down videos that she recorded with a mic and minimal set-up on a beach, basketball court and anywhere else she'd feel inspired, including a busy street intersection. She released her ‘Comfortable' visual back in April. Savannah's “Self Care” video has over 4 million YouTube views, and garnered a co-sign from Alicia Keys. I got the chance to speak with Savannah Cristina to discuss her single “Comfortable,” life during quarantine, she describes the meaning of her music being soul therapy and more below. Social Media: Website | Instagram|Twitter|YouTube |Press Site @DameDizzle

Big Flock is the heart, mind, body, and soul of Maryland and especially when you think about rap music. Born in Camp Springs, MD, Big Flock started rapping at the age of by using a tape recorder to record his first few rap songs. Late 2016 he dropped “The Great Depression” featuring 21 Savage and Hoodrich Pablo Juan. It was such a success that the project was praised by Source, Karen Civil, The Fader, and varies of publications in the industry. Recently, Flock released his new single “Caesar Salad” and shared with the process behind creating the song alongside the culture in the DMV. Social Media: @BigFlock187 @SantanatheJournalist @DJicebergcom @TheDJiceberg

Born in Los Angeles, Ca, Jourdin Pauline is an all around entertainer. Since the age of 10, she has written and co-produced several television programs such as; Disney, VH1, CW, Oxygen, E!, and CBS. She also worked alongside legendary producers and songwriters collaborating on creating some of her hits today. She has been heavily involved with A.W.A.R.H.E. ( Artists Wanting AIDS and HIV Related Education) performing to spread AIDS awareness in the community. Check the recent interview between Jourdin Pauline and myself. Social Media: Jourdin Pauline JourdinPauline.com Instagram Twitter Tiktok : @jourdinpauline Snapchat: @littlejourdy Druine Santana Instagram

Australian-born R&B/soul singer/songwriter/producer, RINI just released his new single entitled ‘Bedtime Story' and he recently shared with DJIceberg.com his mindset during the creation process of the single. The single is the third that he has dropped in the last six months with his previous single Aphrodite's video generated over 200k views on YouTube. RINI is currently in Australia practicing social distance during the COVID-19 pandemic. The time away from Los Angeles, which is currently on a ‘Stay Home Order' for at least another three months, has allowed RINI to improve his craft in the R&B space. He would go on to share how he wants to get into directing his own documentaries and starring movies in the future. Enjoy the interview and make sure you follow the platform for the latest in the music industry. Social Media: Twitter | Instagram | YouTube | Facebook @LandonBuford

While in Los Angeles at the Warner Records office, I met a great multi-genre artist (including gospel, R&B, hip-hop, jazz, and pop) from Nashville, TN name Bren Joy. We got straight to the point to discuss his new album “Twenties.” Social Media: Bren Joy: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | Soundcloud @DameDizzle @DJicebergcom

College Park, GA rising rapper Jimmy Rocket, stops by #BEFORETHEFAME to talk about his new project coming this Spring, which female rapper he would like to work with, his biggest song “Now” as of today is over a million plays & much more. Also Jimmy just released a new music video for “Season Pass” on February 24th. Check out the full #BeforeTheFame interview below! Social Media: @jimmyTheRocket @itsportiaterrae @DJiceberg @DJicebergcom @LiveHipHopDaily

ATL Representer, Cam Major, stops by #BEFORETHEFAME to talk about his new single ‘Onyx,' how to use crowd funding for your music career, how he taught himself how to write songs from free-styling and much more! Social Media: @Cam_Major @itsPortiaTerrae @TheDJiceberg @DJicebergcom @LiveHipHopDaily

Atlanta's own 0ceanz_ stopped by #BeforeTheFame to talk about how she got into the music industry, meaning behind her name, how she supports new artists in Atlanta, how she became a dj, almost becoming a lawyer and more !!! Social Media: @TheLilwave / @0Ceanz_ @itsPortiaTerrae @TheDJiceberg @DJicebergcom @LiveHipHopDaily

We got a call-in this week from rising Canadian rapper DillanPonders for #BeforeTheFame to talk about his new LP ‘KNOWHERE' , would he stay independent or sign a label deal, rising from being homeless, top 5 artists and more!! Stream ‘KNOWHERE' : https://lnk.to/KNOWHERE Social Media: @DillanPonders @itsportiaterrae @DJiceberg @DJicebergcom

Florida rapper Burga stopped by #BeforeTheFame to discuss his new single “I Can't Save You” featuring Derez Deshon, music helps him to express his feelings about his life, How he got his rap name and more!! Social Media: @Burga321 @itsportiaterrae @DJiceberg @DJicebergcom

This episode on #BeforeTheFame DJ Cassius Cain stops by to talk about his transition from Detroit to ATL, his ‘MessiahFest' event he throws every year, Why he looks up to Master P, wish he could teleport places how 2019 is and more! Social Media: @DjCassiusCain @itsPortiaTerrae @TheDJiceberg @DJicebergcom @liveHipHopDaily

Philly Teefy Bey stops made a stop in Atlanta to come to DJ Iceberg #BeforeTheFame interview with Portia Terrae. They sit down and discuss about his new project ‘The Last Gangster' , upbringing in Philadelphia, affiliation with Meek Mill, who taught Teefy how to roll Backwoods and more. ‘The Last Gangster' download: https://www.datpiff.com/Teefy-Bey-The-Last-Gangster-mixtape.953385.html Social Media: @Ceo_Do4Self_Ent @itsPortiaTerrae @TheDJiceberg @DJicebergcom

Pittsburg artist and producer, Stevie B, stops by #BEFORETHEFAME to talk about his new single with Light Skin Keisha, his favorite spots to visit in ATL, his upcoming project, Path 22, and MORE! Social Media: @itsjuststevieb @itsportiaterrae @TheDJiceberg @DJicebergcom

UmiThaGoat stopped by #BeforeTheFame right before her new project “The Life Of An Idiosyncratic” that drops this Sunday December 8th on her birthday. Umi talks about her future clothing line that is unisex in January, empowering women, why Umi love tattoos over piercings and more!! Social Media: @UmiTheGoat @itsPortiaTerrae @TheDJiceberg @DJicebergcom @LiveHipHopDaily

Detroit Native, Cool Almighty, talks about his new single, “10 Toes,” how moving to Atlanta changed his career, his clothing line, ‘The Coolest Lame' and more! Social Media: @coolalmighty @itsportiaterrae @DJiceberg @DJicebergcom

ATL Representer, Yadima, aka ‘the nigerian princess,” stops by #BEFORETHEFAME to talk about her new sexy single, “Gimme Dat,” what hurdles she's faced being a Nigerian female artist, her brand new IG TV Show, her clothing line and more! Social Media: @yadimamusic @itsportiaterrae @DJiceberg @DJicebergcom

Atlanta's own up and coming rapper, CLUU, stops by #BEFORETHEFAME to talk about his brand new Single, “Spud Webb,” challenges he faces being a new artist, and what separates his music from the rest of Atlanta's music scene. Social Media: @CLUUFR @itsportiaterrae @DJiceberg @DJicebergcom

Warner Records artist from Baltimore, Maryland, Shordie Shordie been making heat wave this year from his most recent “Both Sides” release that's over 4 million views, “Bitchuary” just went gold and having his first own tour this year entitled from his album ‘Captain Hook.' Dame Dizzle stopped by Warner Records office to catch up with one of their new rising artist Shordie Shordie. We sat down to discuss his first gold single for “Bitchuary” , the ups and downs dealing with fame from being an artist, tours, why he cater to the women in his music and more. Social Media: (Twitter/Instagram) @Shordie_Shordie / @ShordieShordie @DameDizzle @TheDJIceberg @DJIcebergcom @wellknow

1501 Certified Entertainment presents their newest signee's – D Raww, Kona Lisa, and Railey Rose, a for this brand new #BEFORETHEFAME interview! They sit down with Portia Terrae to discuss the feeling of being signed to a winning record label, what inspired each of them to start making music, upcoming projects and more! Social Media: @D.Rawwofficial @kona.lisa @roserailey @itsportiaterrae @DJiceberg @DJicebergcom

Kasey Alease stops by #BEFORETHEFAME to discuss her latest single “Duh,” tips on how women can prosper In the music industry, what she dislikes the most about being an artist & MORE! Social Media: @KaseyAlease @itsportiaterrae @DJiceberg @DJicebergcom

Bla5er & Blo5k Lil A were super down to earth and funny as hell . They chopped it up with Portia Terrae to discuss their new collab album #The5 , what it's like to work on a joint project, the real definition of “Slim Thick” & MORE!! Social Media: @Blo5k_LilA & @Bla5er @itsportiaterrae @DJiceberg @DJicebergcom

Bla5er & Blo5k Lil A were super down to earth and funny as hell . They chopped it up with Portia Terrae to discuss their new collab album #The5 , what it's like to work on a joint project, the real definition of “Slim Thick” & MORE!! Stream: ‘Tha 5' Mixtape Social Media: @Blo5k_LilA & @Bla5er @itsportiaterrae @DJiceberg @DJicebergcom

Atlanta representer, Light Skin Bobby, sits down with Portia Terrae as he breaks down his top 5 favorite artists, what he did as a child for people to start calling him “Light Skin Bobby,” why he ended up signing himself to his own label, and the one thing he wants fans to remember him by and more! Social Media: @LightSkinBobby @ItsPortiaTerrae @TheDJiceberg @DJicebergcom

Up and coming southern hype, Lil Bike, stops by #BEFORETHEFAME to talk about how his viral single, “Do It For You,” got him noticed and eventually signed to Think It's Game records; How competing with his brothers inspired him to write his music, his newest video, “Grind,” and more! Social Media: @1LilBike @ItsPortiaTerrae @TheDJiceberg @DJicebergcom

Atlanta's own, Jacques Traylor aka Big Joc ATL, stopped by #BEFORETHEFAME to tell us all about his growing platform 'Creatives After Dark,' which Atlanta artists he thinks are up next, some useful tips for growing your brand and more! Social Media: @BigJocATL @CADRecs @ItsPortiaTerrae @TheDJiceberg @DJicebergcom

Cobb County, Georgia representer, Robolu, sits down with #BEFORETHEFAME host Portia Terrae to tell us what it feels like to be known in other cities, what inspired him to start making music, and the inspiration behind his project, Boy Meets World. Social Media: @ItsPortiaTerrae @TheDJiceberg @DJicebergcom @1Robolu https://www.robolu.co/

RobnHood Tra stops by #BEFORETHEFAME to discuss his new video “No Cap” with Atlanta's own Lil Keed; how getting locked up at a young age inspired him to go hard with music; his upcoming project, Ferrari In A Junkyard that will be released October 18th, and MORE! Social Media: @RobnHoodTra @ItsPortiaTerrae @TheDJiceberg @DJicebergcom @LiveHipHopDaily

Up and coming songstress, Savannah, sits down with #BEFORETHEFAME host, Portia Terrae, as she tells us what inspired her debut single, “How I Do It,” how she would love to get a home studio before the end of the year, and how she started her early music career on broadway. Social Media: @ItsPortiaTerrae @TheDJiceberg @DJicebergcom @LiveHipHopDaily

In this segment of #BEFORETHEFAME, Portia Terrae sits down with Atlanta's own, DJ Wav, to discuss his favorite cities to DJ in, how to approach a DJ at an event, and if he thinks every artists should have their own personal DJ. Follow On Twitter / Instagram @DJWav_ / @DJWav @ItsPortiaTerrae @TheDJiceberg @DJicebergcom @LiveHipHopDaily

Atlanta's own, Jo$e Rivera, sits down with #BEFORETHEFAME host, Portia Terrae, to talk about his hit single, "Air It Out," with Euro GotIt, why Rhapsody is one of his favorite females in the game, why he could never go for Church's chicken and more! Social Media: @realjoserivera @djicebergcom @itsportiaterrae @LiveHipHopDaily

Macon, Georgia native, Bob Lennon, sits down with #BEFORETHEFAME host, Portia Terrae, to discuss his latest project, describes his music in three words, and what it was like to grace the cover of Macon Magazine. Social Media: @WhoIsBobLennon @Climb_This_Hill @Djicebergcom @TheDJiceberg @LiveHipHopDaily

Atlanta's own Lil Donald stops by #BEFORETHEFAME to talk about why creativity is important when it comes to making hits, being signed V.S being independent, getting a feature from Ludacris, and more! Watch the full Lil Donald Interview below and stay tuned for more #BEFORETHEFAME interviews on the way! Twitter: @LilDonald @ItsPortiaTerrae @DJicebergcom

East Coast bred, Atlanta representer, Some Guy Named Lee sits with #BeforeTheFame host Portia Terrae to discuss the importance of hard work and dedication, why he made the move from New York to ATL, his latest project, and more. Social Media: @SomeGuyNameLee @climb_this_hill @djicebergcom

Southern hitmaker, Trap Beckham, sits down with host Portia Terrae to discuss how he knows he just made a new hit song, what it was like working with Trina, Tokyo Jetz, and Too Short; and how he got connected with his manger and music mogul, Tj's Dj's. Social Media: @trapbeckham @Climb_This_Hill @DjIcebergcom @LiveHipHopDaily

Up and coming Atlanta artist, Yukon, talks about the inspiration on his latest project, Triangle; if he wants more tattoos or not; and of course , gives us his top 5, ‘Dead or Alive.' Social Media: @YukonI8V @Climb_This_Hill @DJicebergcom

This week Portia Terrae from Djiceberg.com had a talk with Juno Award Winning R&B artist Dru over the phone about his music influences, how he got into becoming a singer, favorite city while on tour , favorite liquor and more with this series for #BeforeTheFame. Social Media: @DruGrange @Climb_This_Hill @TheDjIceberg @Djicebergcom

Nawf Atlanta rising rapper STP Los stops by to talk with Portia Terrae on DJIceberg.com about "Big Nawf 2" project, music making process, why he prefer papers vs backwoods & more!!! Social Media: @LosDebes / @STP_Los @Climb_This_Climb @TheDjiceberg @Djicebergcom

Eastside Atlanta's own, 400zPo, stops by #BEFORETHEFAME to discuss what it's like to be an event curator and up & coming artist in his city. He also chats about new music, and what new exciting things he has on the way! Stay connected: @40OZpO ‏@climb_this_hill @liveHipHopDaily @Djicebergcom @TheDjiceberg

Atlanta's rising up and coming artist, Suni MF, stopped through #BEFORETHEFAME to discuss her new single, “Detox,” her recent song-writing placement with Keke Palmer, why she likes Popeyes better than Church's Chicken and more! Social Media: Twitter x Soundcloud x Instagram @ItsPortiaTerrae @DJicebergcom @TheDJiceberg @LiveHipHopDaily

Atlanta bred femcee, Jah Jah, sits down with #BEFORETHEFAME host, Portia Terrae to discuss her new album, Superwoman, her breaking single “Get Wit It,” being a former dancer, and more! Stay Connected: @FunGirl_Jah @itsPortiaTerrae @DJicebergcom @TheDjiceberg

Rising Detroit natives and brothers, Ar'mon & Trey sit down with #BEFORETHEFAME host Portia Terrae to talk about their new single, "Just In Case," getting signed to Warner Records, and their viral social media stardom! Social Media: @armonandtrey @itsPortiaTerrae @TheDJiceberg @DJicebergcom @LiveHipHopDaily www.djiceberg.com