q: if you had one word to describe tabi bonney as an hip-hop artist, what would it be?

Tabi Bonney quickly replies, “Dreamer!”

By John Charles Reedburg (CEO/Publisher/Executive-Producer)

Q: Is there anything that you want to tell the fans?

A: “You definitely got to get out there and follow your dreams.” “You can’t be happy in life doing something that you’re not happy with.”

Tabi Bonney – during an exclusive interview with Datzhott.com

In this Hott and Raw Exclusive, DATZHOTT! caught up with Washington DC’s rising hip hop star TABI BONNEY in between making fresh music, new clothing for his fashion line “Bonney Runway”, directing his own music videos, and being the ultimate participant in well experienced worldly travels. LOL!

No seriously, this guy seems to be one of the most well-rounded emcees I ever interviewed. And one of the most educated, too. Do you know this dude has a Master’s Degree? No joke!

MY PREDICTION: though — not being influenced by Billboard Magazine labeling him as an “act to watch” — Tabi is one of the key leaders in 09’s ‘New Breed of Hip Hop’.

Tabi’s album “Dope” is HOTT! His next album “Fresh” that’s set to be released at the end of spring will be even HOTTER! And the project that he’s currently working on with his new group Cry Babies! — is just simply TOO HOTT! FOR WORDS.

Enough said!

To check out music from the “Cry Babies“ — CLICK HERE!!!!

Be on the look out for the upcoming video for “Jet Setter.” Below are some photo stills from the video shoot that I obviously ended up grafitti’ing. But folks please don’t hate me because it’s all in the name of hip-hop. OK. I’m lying. I was bored. LOL! But yo seriously, what else would you expect from a former Graffiti artist. LOL!

I’ll be posting up the video for “Jet Setter” once it’s completed. The last time I checked in with Tabi. He said it’ll be a couple of weeks. For now, enjoy the “Rich Kids” video which is directed by Tabi as well.

Fans check out the latest updates on Tabi via his MYSPACE, TWITTER, or FACEBOOK and to here a sample Tabi’s new group,

WHAT’s HOTT! ABOUT TABI!?!

Rappers are often deemed products of their environments. What then of an MC born Tabiabuè Bonney in a little-known West African nation, and who now splits time between LA and Washington, DC? From the country of Togo to the land of go-go? From a childhood sans indoor plumbing to a jet-setting, globetrotting lifestyle? Sounds incongruous, even implausible.

Yet Tabi Bonney has made a career of doing what others won’t or can’t. While other rappers are stuck serving the same postured, provincial look at life, Tabi’s point of view is refreshingly borderless. And his perspective is both incisive and ironic as the son of one of his homeland’s most prominent entertainers: musician Itadi Bonney, who was exiled for criticizing the Togolese dictatorial government. Imagine honing one’s voice as an instrument when its very use is hazardous. But Tabi Bonney revels in turning obstacles into opportunities.

His irrepressible, anthemic tracks are known best for unusual cadences and pitch-bending inflections; opening salvo “The Pocket,” off 2006 debut A Fly Guy’s Theme, rode its high-octave hook onto every major US video outlet. In fact, Bonney is the only truly independent artist –no label, no publicist– to appear on MTV’s Sucker Free countdown.

A Fly Guy’s Theme gained momentum with second single “Syce It” produced by Akon heatmaker BennyD, and “Doin’ It” featuring fellow DC denizen Raheem DeVaughn. Alongside his keen ear, Tabi displayed a sharp eye, directing two music videos off his debut.

He’s since created a production company, Cool Kids Forever Films, with an aim at Hollywood. And his personally-designed Bonney Runway clothing line — www.bonneyrunway.com — continues to sell out of boutiques in New York, LA, Miami, DC, and London.

Impressive. But music remains Tabi Bonney’s lifeblood.

Video for “Rich Kids”

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