Tell us about yourself. Whats your name? Where are you from?
-Names Mike Enriquez, or to the music world i'm known as Mike-Dash-E residing in Hercules, CA. I was born in the Philippines straight out the 3rd world struggle and I am representing for all my filipinos all over the world working to prove that we have a place in Hip Hop music. I am a songwriter, artist, and Co-CEO of SMG (Symphony Music Group) 3rd World Hustle. I love to work hard and make great music, I always stay positive and let my work ethic talk.
What does the word "based" mean to you?
-"BASED" is a lifestyle that everyone should incorporate in their life; being free, being yourself and loving yourself. I feel like everyone gets too caught up on what the next person is doing or how they will be perceived by others but if you just be yourself, stay BASED you will begin to develop your true artistry whether its Art, music, sports, or all the above. Stay confident, know yourself, always stay positive and live freely BASED its a lifestyle, i encourage everyone to try it LOL.
How did you get into the music industry? What inspired you?
-My mother was singer/actress in the Philippines so I guess you can say being a musician was always in my blood. As a kid i watched her perform on stages, whether it be in front of a big crowd or just karoake night in front of the whole family, I liked the attention she received and loved her ability to put on a good show. Initially i fell in love with the limelight of music but through my middle school, and high school years i learned to love the Hip Hop art I was soon breakdancing and listening to a lot of Tupac, and Nas records but mostly Nas i was a Nas head!! Then I started messing around on my own freestyling over beats on my Step Dad's 8-track. He used to kill me when i dubbed over his popular cassettes but I loved messing around and hearing what i sounded like.
Hip Hop, the limelight, and the ability to portray a message in through music is what inspired me.
-My family struggling in the Philippines, my Angel in the sky "Meassa" (Please watch "The Grieving Process" video if you are unfamiliar with story), and my role as underdog (Filipino) rapper is what drives me. The hoes, and nice lifestyle just all come with the territory but i embrace that aspect too LoL.
What upcoming projects are you working on?
-I released a mixtape called "Remixes & Exclusives" Mid-May so please download that its mostly me going in over a lot of mainstream beats mixed with some original but its dope please download it FREE!
On 6/15/2010 i released a compilation called "Clap City" vol 1 which showcases everyone who I work with in or around the area who be "Clappin" aka slappin. The purpose of this is trying to unite everyone's fan base, and giving people more great music FREE so please DL it!
I have a EP with my bro Charizma called "The Funeral" set to drop 7/7/2010 so be on the look for that
Then in August I have my solo mixtape/album titled "Dash w/ me" set to release i have over 40 tracks recorded for this project and still recording. This is a FREE PROJECT as well so everyone can just get better acquainted to my music all I ask is they listen and spread the world!
I'm hitting the game with a tough visual presence right now as well since its a visual world. Please check all my videos out on youtube.com/mikedashTV or just search Mike-Dash-E
Are there any artists out there you would like to work with, but haven't got the chance yet?
-Well in the Bay I would love to work w/ E-40, Guapale, Messy Marv, The Jacka, Clyde Carson, Cataracs and Raw Smooth or Traxamillion for a beat!
Outside the Bay, definitely Kanye West, Jay-Z, Nas, Lil Wayne, J Cole, Nipsey Hussle, Wiz Khalifa, Big Sean, Young Jeezy there's just so many of them I cant call it but anyone who shows me a lot of love those are just some of the first who came off the top of my head. LOL
Who are your favorite artists right now?
-Here's what's in rotation in my car or ipod (no particular order) J Cole, Nipsey Hussle, Wiz Khalifa, Drake, and people around my area including Myself. I gotta always find ways to say words better or critique myself i was taught you always have to learn and better yourself so I listen to myself a lot, i'm my own worse critic.
What are some things that people don't know about you?
-That i still work a 9-6 job, I do plan on quitting my job this year if everything goes according to plan so please keep supporting the music.
Whats some advice you can give the people that want to get into the music industry?
-First, Know yourself and make sure that you incorporate "Based" in your lifestyle on a daily. Second, develop a good team and make sure everyone knows their role in the company. Third, work hard stay in the studio and put out good music! Fourth, you gotta have the ability to network your networth. Its a learning process so don't ever get discouraged.
Where can people find more about you?
Hit me on these sites:
-MySpace
-YouTube
-Official Site
Send beats to mikedashe@yahoo.com
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