MVRemix: For those that are now hearing about you for the first time, tell us about yourself.
Charles Sweeting: I was born in Carol City, raised in Miramar and I’m a county line road representative. I’ve been doing this for a minute, back in 2003; I was in a group (Slick & Dro) that dropped a regionally successful single named, “Sho Nuff “. I’m just out here grinding right now, I feel blessed to be in this situation I’m definitely going to make the most out of it. I also produce the majority of my music as well as songs for a lot of Florida artists; Just trying to get it all in, ya feel me.
MVRemix: How important do you feel networking is?
Charles Sweeting: I’m just trying to build a brand - 4th Qtr Ent. And as you build a brand, a key component is valuable people. So as I grow, continue to meet people, and network, 4th Qtr Ent. will be one of the most successful companies in the entertainment industry.
MVRemix: As a songwriter, who has influenced you?
Charles Sweeting: For the most part Bob Marley and Outkast are my two main influences; then you have Erykah Badu that’s been in my CD player forever. Growing up music was a big part of our household and as a result of that I’m a big fan of old school artists like, Bill Withers, Marvin Gaye, Al Green, and Michael Jackson.
MVRemix: How does living in Florida shape your attitude towards music, art and culture in general?
Charles Sweeting: South Florida’s known as one of the most culturally diverse places in the country. As a result it has helped me to appreciate and at times incorporate different styles and elements into what I do, ya dig.
MVRemix: What was it that made you move to Ohio for work? Was the music project not working at that point?
Charles Sweeting: I was willing to do what ever it took to save up bread to make this music thing happen, and if it meant working in the steel mills with cancerous substances and in twenty-two hundred degrees for seven days a week, then that’s what it is, and that’s what it was. It wasn’t that the music project wasn’t working; it just wasn’t moving how I wanted it to be.
MVRemix: Tell me about the song "She Bout It" - do you have an album in the works?
Charles Sweeting: It has been a blessing;’ She Bout It’ is currently a top 100 song on the rhythmic charts, and growing everyday. We’re shooting the video for it in August, so look out for that.
MVRemix: What is your aim with music? Are you looking for commercial success or artistic depth?
Charles Sweeting: I make music from my heart and for those that matter don’t mind and for those that mind don’t matter.
MVRemix: What separates you from other rappers? Why should I opt to listen to your music above others?
Charles Sweeting: I’m not saying just listen to my music, listen to all of our records and let’s bring hip-hop back!
MVRemix: Have fun with this one, a la "Fight Club" - "If you could fight any celebrity, who would you fight"?
Charles Sweeting: Fred Flintstone.
MVRemix: Would you win?
Charles Sweeting: Yabadabadoo!
MVRemix: What next do we have to look forward to from you?
Charles Sweeting: Charles Sweeting for President, the movement.
MVRemix: Any last words?
Charles Sweeting: Bham!
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