Roccett Web Blog

You can download the new track here for free [dirty version]:

http://www.zshare.net/audio/621529253716fbb5/

About Roccett:

Success in the music industry is notoriously difficult. Whether it be the obstacle of not having the backing of a major label, or the lack of respect and support from superstar rappers and fans alike, the road to stardom is far from easy. Many people have fallen at the hands of these hardships.

One man who has thrived in these conditions is California rapper Roccett.

Born Jerome Rockett in 1983, and raised in the rugged streets of Carson, Calif., Roccett learned about hustling and working hard at a young age. The rough surroundings of crime and gangs in Carson molded Roccett into a strong individual, and gave him the necessary experience to share the struggles of what many people face. After his initial dream of a basketball career didn’t materialize, he discovered he had a passion for hip-hop at the age of 16. With his eyes clearly set on his new goal, he began laying out the foundation for his success by performing shows throughout Los Angeles.

Coming from the west coast, a region that has produced stars like Snoop Dogg, Dr.Dre, N.W.A and many more, and famous for its unique lifestyle, Roccett embodies what many west coast rap fans love, while at the same time displaying a versatility that makes him appealing to hip-hop fans across the world.

His charisma and strong stage presence, combined with his ability to craft stories about a wide array of subjects earned the young rapper the respect of fans and caused the industry to take notice.

His talent and drive caught the attention of Green Up Entertainment in 2004, and his partnership with the company, which has worked with notables like Usher and Tupac, has produced a sizable buzz. Having already worked with established stars like Young Jeezy, Fabolous, Killer Mike, Knoc’turn’al and other rising rappers like Bishop Lamont and Spider Loc at this young stage of his career, as well as having critically acclaimed mixtapes under his belt, Roccett’s talent is clear.

With so many dues paid, his industry knowledge and the groundwork set, Roccett is poised to make a lasting impression on hip-hop.

Click on the links below for all the latest on Roccett:

Official Website: www.iamroccett.com
Twitter: www.twitter.com/iamroccett
MySpace: www.myspace.com/roccett

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Roccett recently did a great interview with Spate Radio! This interview is a really awesome in-depth interview and lots of questions are answered about Roccett’s status with CTE, beef in the music industry and a lot more.

Here is the link to the Spate Radio interview.
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/spate/2009/06/22/Hip-Hop-News-Roccett-on-SPATE-Radio

Download as well Roccett`s BRAND NEW MIXTAPE “Another Day Another Dollar” with
DJ Scream right here, for free:
http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=d878a1d8fe589e2db163b6bb5b09832a55c326562bf36113

ABOUT ROCCETT: Roccett, born and raised in the rugged streets of Carson, CA. is a member of Young Jeezy’s USDA crew and created a huge buzz on the West Coast over the years, especially with his highly acclaimed street album “Corporate America”. Roccett embodies what many West Coast rap fans love, while at the same time displaying a versatility that makes him appealing to hip-hop fans across the world.

For All The Latest On Roccett Check Out:

Official Website: www.iamroccett.com
Twitter: www.twitter.com/iamroccett
MySpace: www.myspace.com/roccett

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You can download the new track here for free:

http://www.zshare.net/audio/619919526c08d13d/

About Roccett:

Success in the music industry is notoriously difficult. Whether it be the obstacle of not having the backing of a major label, or the lack of respect and support from superstar rappers and fans alike, the road to stardom is far from easy. Many people have fallen at the hands of these hardships.

One man who has thrived in these conditions is California rapper Roccett.

Born Jerome Rockett in 1983, and raised in the rugged streets of Carson, Calif., Roccett learned about hustling and working hard at a young age. The rough surroundings of crime and gangs in Carson molded Roccett into a strong individual, and gave him the necessary experience to share the struggles of what many people face. After his initial dream of a basketball career didn’t materialize, he discovered he had a passion for hip-hop at the age of 16. With his eyes clearly set on his new goal, he began laying out the foundation for his success by performing shows throughout Los Angeles.

Coming from the west coast, a region that has produced stars like Snoop Dogg, Dr.Dre, N.W.A and many more, and famous for its unique lifestyle, Roccett embodies what many west coast rap fans love, while at the same time displaying a versatility that makes him appealing to hip-hop fans across the world.

His charisma and strong stage presence, combined with his ability to craft stories about a wide array of subjects earned the young rapper the respect of fans and caused the industry to take notice.

His talent and drive caught the attention of Green Up Entertainment in 2004, and his partnership with the company, which has worked with notables like Usher and Tupac, has produced a sizable buzz. Having already worked with established stars like Young Jeezy, Fabolous, Killer Mike, Knoc’turn’al and other rising rappers like Bishop Lamont and Spider Loc at this young stage of his career, as well as having critically acclaimed mixtapes under his belt, Roccett’s talent is clear.

With so many dues paid, his industry knowledge and the groundwork set, Roccett is poised to make a lasting impression on hip-hop.

Click on the links below for all the latest on Roccett:

www.iamroccett.com
www.myspace.com/roccett
http://twitter.com/iamroccett

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This week FuseBox Radio had a great interview with one of the lastest up and coming Hip-Hop artists on the rise Roccett of CTE West & Get Your Green Up Entertainment!

Some of the topics they covered with this talented and hard working MC included his background in life and music in the West Coast (California), how he ended up building and eventually doing business with Young Jeezy and the CTE Movement, the subject of what an artist has to do to truly promote themselves properly and make a living - as an independent or major label signed artist, staying humble in the midst of a lot of work and some other things!

FuseBox Radio Is featuring two Roccett tracks on their playlist for the week of June 24, 2009.

Roccett/Real Talk/CTE West & Get Your Green Up
Roccett/Give You Some Game/CTE West & Get Your Green Up

You can download the entire episode here:

Direct mp3 Download (right click and “save as”)
Direct mp3 Download Backup (right click and “save as”; via Blip.TV)

For All The Latest On Roccett Check Out:

Official Website: www.iamroccett.com
Twitter: www.twitter.com/iamroccett
MySpace: www.myspace.com/roccett

Check out FuseBox Radio here:

FuseBox Radio Broadcast Official Blog: http://www.BlackRadioIsBack.com
FuseBox Radio Podcast Archive Site: http://fuseboxradio.podomatic.com
FuseBox Media MySpace Pages: http://www.myspace.com/fuseboxradio * http://www.myspace.com/blackradioisbackdotcom * http://www.myspace.com/fuseboxbeats

iHHF.net - FuseBox Radio Broadcast w/ DJ Fusion & Jon Jud…

FuseBox Radio Broadcast w/ DJ Fusion & Jon Judah

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HipHopNonStop.Tv followed Roccett throughout the Texas Urban Music Summit in Dallas, TX for an exclusive behind the scenes all access look at Roccett. This is Episode 2 - Episode 3 coming soon!

Check out HipHopNonStop.Tv for this episode on Roccett and lots of other great video.

For All The Latest On Roccett Check Out:

Official Website: www.iamroccett.com
Twitter: www.twitter.com/iamroccett
MySpace: www.myspace.com/roccett

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This is the first of 3 Episodes featuring Roccett. HipHopNonStop.Tv followed Roccett throughout the Texas Urban Music Summit in Dallas, TX for an exclusive behind the scenes all access look at Roccett. Episodes 2 and 3 coming soon!

Check out HipHopNonStop.Tv for this episode on Roccett and lots of other great video.

For All The Latest On Roccett Check Out:

Official Website: www.iamroccett.com
Twitter: www.twitter.com/iamroccett
MySpace: www.myspace.com/roccett

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Ms. Rivercity interviews Roccett. He talks about new mixtape w/ DJ Scream, today’s “corny music,” and looking for a new record deal. He also vents about the downside to the music industry.

Roccett Interview with Ms. Rivercity

For All The Latest On Roccett Check Out:

Official Website: www.iamroccett.com
Twitter: www.twitter.com/iamroccett
MySpace: www.myspace.com/roccett

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Below is the link to Roccett’s “Another Day Another Dollar” Listening Session on AllHipHop.com! The listening session includes a link to the free download.

http://allhiphop.com/stories/multimedia__music/archive/2009/06/15/21670467.aspx

Get Your Green Up artist Roccett and “Mr. Heavy In The Streets” DJ Scream released the eagerly awaited street album “Another Day Another Dollar”! The project combines DJ Scream’s untouchable turntable skillz with Roccett’s undeniable West Coast flavor. This project is sure to be an instant classics and a great set up for Roccett’s debut album. Download it for free!

CLICK HERE To Download!

TRACKLIST:

1. Talkin Bout Nothin’
2. Roccett Steps In
3. What Else
4. I’m Gettin’ Money
5. Gangsta Shout Outs
6. I’m A Ryda
7. No Way You Can Win
8. Function
9. Paperchase
10. Get Ya Green Up (Interlude)
11. Ride Wit A G
12. Otherside
13. My O.G.
14. You Can Get It ft. Rick Ross
15. Outro
16. Head In The Clouds ft. Rock City
17. Fuccs Wit U

For All The Latest On Roccett Check Out:

Official Website: www.iamroccett.com
Twitter: www.twitter.com/iamroccett
MySpace: www.myspace.com/roccett

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Check out Intro Magazine:
www.intromagonline.com

Follow Roccett:
Official Website: www.iamroccett.com
Twitter: www.twitter.com/iamroccett
MySpace: www.myspace.com/roccett

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THE NEXT ARTIST IN LINE TO DROP OUT OF YOUNG JEEZY’S CORPORATE THUGZ ENTERTAINMENT (CTE), ROCCETT IS SLATED TO BE THE NEXT SUPERSTAR ON THE WEST COAST TO “BLOW” NATIONWIDE. WITH WORK ALREADY PUT IN WITH ESTABLISHED ARTISTS SUCH AS YOUNG JEEZY, FABOLOUS, KILLER MIKE, KNOC’TURN’AL AND OTHER RAPPERS ON THE COME UP LIKE BISHOP LAMONT AND SPIDER AND TO ADD TO HIS EVER GROWING RESUME, HIS CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED MIX TAPE CATALOG UNDER HIS BELT, ROCCETT IS NO DOUBT READY TO HAVE HIS NAME MENTIONED IN THE THE SAME CONVERSATIONS THAT INCLUDE THE WEST COAST TOP MC’S OF ALL TIME.

COUNT DOWN TO BLAST OFF 3, 2, 1.

Shimiyah Davis For Wave Magazine: Hello Mr., everybody wants to know who you are…you mind telling them a little bit?

Roccett: What’s up sweetie? I am Roccett, I come from Carson, California, I rep Get Your Green Up, and for real I am a real person, no rapper gimmicks, no fakeness, what you see is what you get with me.

W: I’ve been following you for a little while, and I’ve seen your name spelled a few different ways. Can I get the correct spelling from you so there won’t be any problems when this prints? (laughing)

R: (Laughing) R-O-C-C-E-T-T

W: Thank You! So why Roccett as your stage name? Any real or sentimental reason for choosing it?

R: Nah, it’s my last name. I been called Roccett all my life, from my teach¬ers, too my parents, too the homies in the hood.

W: Okay, simply stated. Were you born and raised in Carson, California?

R: Yeah… born and raised… Carson is my home. I grind state to state and got peoples all over though, NY, Miami, Atlanta, Detroit, but it all starts in Carson.

W: So are you signed yet, or trying to sign with a specific label?

R: Nah, I’m currently independent and reviewing offers, but USDA and CTE is my fam. Get Your Green Up Ent. is my company with my manager Rick Edwards, that’s the movement that I am pushing. We been taking meetings with the major labels but until we find right home, we’re gonna keep grinding and doing it ourselves.

W: I have noticed that even though you have an association with Jeezy, you do your own thing, can you expand the reason behind that?

R: Yeah basically Jeezy is the homie and makes great music. But in this game me sitting under Jeezy and not getting any opportuni¬ties wouldn’t allow me too grow and be recognized as the artist and superstar that I will become. I have my movement Get Your Green Up and that’s what I am out here pushing.

W: Why do you think Jeezy has been more proactive in pushing Roccett? When you look at other Hip Hop Crews, there are a lot more musical collaborations, albums, within the crew?

R: I am not really sure. I get asked that a lot, a lot of why am I not on his album, or I didn’t see you on this tour, etc, I really can’t give an explanation, beyond Jeezy is an artist, and he doing Jeezy. I really don’t worry about that, the homies ask me that a lot, or when I be out of town folks that mess with me always ask that, I really can’t explain and I really am sick of the question on the real. In this game, you have to put yourself on you can’t really expect help from anyone.

W: What do you feel is your biggest accomplishment so far?

R: To tell you the truth… I don’t feel like I’ve accomplished nothing! I got so much more to do before I make it to the top. When me, my family, and my friends are millionaires… then I’ll pat myself on the back. I done been in all top publications, got fans internationally, worked with many of todays top artists, and I feel like I haven’t even scratched the surface yet.

W: When did you decide to start rapping?

R: About 6 years ago, I was about 16 years old. You know just in school banging on the tables, freestyling, trying to put words together. It wasn’t until a few years after that I got in studio started learning song structure and trying to really figure it out.

W: Did you have any special influences that made you feel that you could be successful as a rapper?

R: People’s good feedback made me take it seriously. The more people that heard my music, the more people that would tell me you should really do this. Then when I started getting in with artists that I listened to and respected and they liked my music, I knew I should be doing this. The fans and my homies influence inspired me and still keeps me on my grind too this day.

W: What is your most memorable obstacle that you had to overcome in trying to make it and get your name out in the game?

R: I’m from California, dead ends and obstacles have always been a part of my life. All my obstacles have been inside of my personal life. Jails, gangs, death… they all have taken a major toll on my life. But I got my eye set on what I want and what I need… so, I’m staying focused through it all. Beyond that, dealing with these people who don’t keep there word, the snakes, the sharks, people not wanting u to succeed, this game is full of obstacles, you just gotta keep grinden and do you.

W: Is there an album in the works done or about to drop?

R: I just finished up “Another Day, Another Dollar” with DJ Scream. That’s in the streets doing what it do… In June I’m going to drop The Detoxification, that’s DRE’s Detox before Dre Drops his Detox. I’m also working on an album that’s gonna drop around the end of the year or and concepts, but nothing is set in stone as of yet.

W: You should let me name it (laughing). Nah I’m joking.

R: (Laughing) I’ll keep you in mind, you got to make sure you keep me updated with your suggestions.

W: You’ve done so many songs, what’s your personal favorite, and why?

R: I do so many, I don’t even know all of them. I do songs based on my emotions at the time, that’s why I don’t really know which one would be a favorite. They all a piece of me, all special in there own way. But I did one called “Fuck’s With You” for the ladies. That’s one of my favorite joints. But like I said its hard to pinpoint just one. They all mean a lot too me…

W: Who inspires you as an artist?

R: Tupac, Biggie, Dre, and Jay-Z. Actually everyone who has been in the game for a long time inspires me. I respect them, because this is a crazy game and its hard to have longevity. So all the artists that been doing ten plus years, I take notice and try too follow their footsteps with my career.

W: I know you stay grinding on top keep on top of your game, but aside from that, what’s a perfect day off in the life of Roccett?

R: The basics, basically. Things like going to the park shooting hoops, watching a Lakers game, or attending one, and just chilling. I keep it simple, BBQing with the homies, any type of sports, I don’t need much.

W: (Laughing) The Lakers? GO BULLS! Nah… for real.

R: (Laughing) Nah, the Bulls are nice too. But my Lakers in the finals again.

W: Tell me about some of your other favorites… besides the Lakers of course.

R: You already know my favorite color is blue. Besides the studio, I love the beach, its my favorite place. Fried Chicken is my favorite food, and Miami is my fa¬vorite vacation spot. Even though there’s no place like home. Cowboys are my favorite NFL team, and good music is a always gonna be a favorite of mine.

W: I’m not gonna even plug the Bears in there, I’m sure you already know… (laughing). Back to business. I noticed you’ve dropped a lot of mixtapes, after you get your name out there will you continue?

R: Yeah, I’m gonna continue to drop mixtapes. Mixtapes are like practice, and practice makes perfect. I believe they also groom you as an artist. They give you a chance too grow your fan base, spread your music, and also get feedback from the people.

W: Speaking of artist, any specific artists you would like to work with right now?

R: Yeah…umm… Jay-Z, Dre, and Snoop, TI, Kanye, whoever out here making good music, I want to work with the best there is.

W: Are there any other Roccett projects that we should be looking for that plan to venture you away form rapping?

R: Not in the near future… I’m tryna master music first. But I will eventually expand, it’s too much money to be made. I definitely will be getting into film and tv soon and think acting will be a great challenge for myself, and I am looking forward too getting that aspect of my career going.

W: Do you have any advice for any aspiring artists or even anyone that is in the same position as you?

R: Yeah man, Stay grinding, no matter what! Grind hard, believe in yourself, and keep positive people around you. There are a lot of haters and nay sayers in this game, don’t let them get you off your square.

W: Well Mr. Roccett, I want to thank you for your time… well spent (laughing). Hopefully we’ll all hear more from you very soon. “Another Day, Another Dollar” if you ain’t got it, cop it. If you ain’t up on Roccett, you most definitely need to do your homework!

R: Alright Ma, thank you, it was a pleasure. Thanks to all my fans and peoples,
everyone hit me on myspace at www.myspace.com/roccett,
follow me on twitter at www.twitter.com/iamroccett ,
and join and interact on www.iamroccett.com.

I appreciate you for having me.

W: Always sweetie!

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