By: Frank Salinas

For the people that are barely getting to know who you are describe yourself and style.

I’m 90’s R&B! (haha) No but seriously definitely 90’s style R&B with a few extras thrown in.  I’m from the southwest side of Houston, TX. I come from a big family, of which I’m the oldest of 7.  Music has always been a passion throughout my family.  We are all music and athletes.  I was 13 years old when I was in the closet kidding around with my cousin,  he’s the “star” in the family. I was essentially just trying to mock him while he was singing to some girl on the phone. He stopped to look at me and said “I know you’re joking around but you actually sound pretty good. From then music became my escape in life.  I wanted to go to the nba but it really wasn’t possible. I love music so much it’s fun and comes easy to me.

I heard you overcame being homeless can you tell us a bit about that?

I was really trying to become a man. I took a step on my own just trying to live my own life.  I made money the wrong way and because I lived that lifestyle I knew that I was coming to a dead end.  I didn’t want to live with mom and didn’t really want to impose on friends.  So my thoughts were I have a truck and I’m gonna have to figure it out.  I was out for 6 weeks trying to find my way.  I would stay with friends occasionally but I really wanted to figure it out by myself.  So essentially it was all by choice.  I wanted to know how can I become a strong man and stand on my own.  I was out all day and night selling mixtapes I pressed.  I ended up making about $150 in 12 hours.  Eventually with the money I was making with my mixes some friends and I decided to pitch in and ended up getting a pretty nice town house.

How satisfying was it getting signed to Capitol records?

It was VERY satisfying.  But really it’s just a part of a new journey.  There are so many artists that get signed and never ever come out with an album or even try to be the best they can.  I try not to bask in it too much because it doesn’t mean anything if you don’t sell records. It’s like being hired a Wal-Mart, it’s all the same you still have to perform to get awarded.

What can you tell us about your new singles “Beat it Up” and “She’s Bad”?

She’s Bad was produced by Bryan Michael Cox he let me  use the studio. I knew he worked with Young Jeezey and based on that I knew it would do well.  Bun-B (part of legendary rap group UGK) was like if you need anything let me know.  I responded with I’d like you to help if you can, but I really don’t have the money.  He said you don’t even need it just send me the track. I sent it and he had it done in a week. It was a really big gesture  from him.  Beat it Up came up we were just here talking about sexual experience I told him I had sex while driving once and I dubbed that the “suicide position.”  One of my buddies told me he was having sex in the club once and no one realized it.   They did it for the thrill.   Every man in the world would like to do that but you really just can’t.  So we called that one the VIP position.

When can people expect the record?

Well my singles (She’s Bad and Beat it Up) are on iTunes right now.  The album’s called Going Hard it will be in stores March 23rd. Be sure to check it out please, I’m grateful for everything that has got me to where I am.

What are your plans as far as touring goes?

None thus far, I’m still working it all out. I may get on an upcoming
R-Kelly tour. That would be insane man, since I look up to him.

Your style seems to really revolve around sexiness what type of woman would you write a song about?

A strong minded woman. Someone who is already solid on her views, open but with a sense of class. She can be beautiful and sexy but if she isn’t smart or strong it won’t really manifest into anything. At times I’m a pushover so I need a woman who can put me in my place sometimes.
Do you prefer blondes or
brunettes?

I think blondes are much more
Sexual, fun, and wild, but a brunette is much more the type I’d marry.

Check out the all new MAGX #51 hot off the press. It features interviews with an up and coming R&B singer from Houston freshly signed to Capital records going by the name of Bertell.  We also sat down with a new local metal band called What Lies Between Us, who are opening for Emmure and Otep later on.  Also we have all the information on a newly opened bartending school and more all compressed into this tiny little digital package for your enjoyment. Thank us later. MAGX STILL AND ALWAYS WILL BE INDEPENDENT AND PROUD!

Imagine a monster.  But more than just any monster. One of the most fierce and ruthless monsters, capable of becoming a threatening force to anyone in the world.  The Golightly Project has been the one of the valley’s best kept secrets for about 3 years now.  “It’s been a long ass journey bro, a wild trip, but we are here.”  says Dewayne.  After a long hiatus and their first Billboard single (Sweat it Out) they are ready to take on the world.

The group formed about 3 years ago comprised of Dewayne Golightly from Kentucky and Jay “Jiro” originally from Brownsville.  Dewayne informed us that this is actually the 3rd version of the project and is the one people have grown to know and love.

Drawing inspirations from the likes of Timbaland, Jodeci, and Pharell the duo are set to unleash a record of epic proportions showcasing not only their talent but other locals that have yet to be fully discovered such as C-Styles, Young Blood and Freestal.

We sat down for a brief Q&A with the members of the Golightly Project and this is what went down.

What are your goals as far as your performances go?

D: First things first is making sure that we have fun. Which is sometimes a lil more difficult than what is expected.  I mean, because I don’t know, we are what? A hip-hop, r&b, dance group? But we end up performing for all different kinds of crowds man which is sometimes intimidating because we know they are not expecting us.  So, yes, to answer your question, having fun.

J: Being free on stage, singing live, holdin’ the mic, and watchin’ the audiences

reaction! I LOVE IT!

If you could collab with an artist you respect, who would it be?

D: Local? Hmm… the lead singer from Methmare is sexy.  I would like to make a beat with Timbaland.  Just to vibe with the guy bro and chill man.  I would do a hook if he thought it was hott… i learned alot from listening to that guy man.

We heard you have a song that hit the BILLBOARD charts. Tell us about that.

Yea, “Sweat it Out” made it on to the rthymic charts i mean, not much higher than 200.  But I don’t think any other local hip hop artist can claim that.  They hate on us kinda bad man, I still haven’t figured out the problem.  Oh, i don’t want to do music for free. Gotcha! haha

What’s with all the BEEF?

Well, i lead you into that one huh? I don’t think its just between rappers because you know I sing dude. I remember when Future was trying to beef with us.  BUT HE IS A RAPPER!  So I put my lil bro FreeStal on a track and that ended that lol.  Then Nune tried to start something, mainly because of C-Styles…  but my dad talked us out of releasing it (you know how preachers love peace lol).  I am saying though Ramsey, even the promoters hate on us.  I am sorry, just because the other locals fiend for concerts and will pay grands. NOPE that is not us.  We put on a good show man, we have made PROFIT AT EVERY CONCERT WE HAVE PUT ON!  People pay as much to see some of our shows as these bands that tour the states.  But like I said, we have a ton of haters.  I bet you the groups don’t want some locals out shining them.  We even had a promoter tell us not to out do the main act. More than one actually.  Ugh!

When can we expect a CD to drop?

I just figured Logic out, so I am doing about a song every two days, but I am working on Young Bloods album, Raul De la Garza’s, FreeStal’s, C Styles, and ours as well.  Man, I am working on Eddie’s (El Es), and on Rayne’s too. Hopefully by the end of January.  I want to be touring by spring.

Any chance you may tour soon?

D: Well, if J wasn’t so terrified about leaving the valley man! I am somewhat ready, just want to have a good hours worth of performing and I want a bad ass touring team.  I don’t want just our style, i want to mix the genres. I want people to show up and support music.  We tried to do that at the incubator (i was actually testing out some things to see how they would go) but through all the efforts, it was unfortunate that the groups still cliqued up.  but they all want my help! Go figure.   Wait, better yet GoPRO!

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J: We may drop somethin’ by this summer. Our goal is these tracks we plan to push and make sum noise with letting the people know that we are back! then hopefully we can begin a tour as long as Frank’s willing to manage it! (haha) and we will be on the top very soon.

Where can people contact the Golightly Project?

Follow us on Twitter.

twitter.com/JustCallmeGo

or add us on Myspace.

myspace.com/golightlyproject or if you are sexy… you can hit J up on his cell phone, his number is 956 455 05 haha just kidding.

Bobby V formerly known as Bobby Valentino is seriously Blowin Up the charts!  He now is a CEO of his own record label Blu Kolla Dreams, an imprint of EMI and is responsible for one of the most catchiest hooks ever written!  Yep, Mrs. Officer by Lil Wayne? That was Bobby singing.