 I am an artist in every sense of the word, I love using my imagination and creativity to bring a project together.
I am a professional airbrush and tattoo artist here in Myrtle Beach,SC. Ive only started making music in this past year,
so I have tons to learn but I will not stop creating things that bring me happiness. I was born in Pulaski, VA in 1982,
Deep south, banjos, country music, and alot of free time on my hands.I got into hip-hop back then because it was a break from reality,
I didnt grow up on the streets of NY of LA so it was intriging to me to hear these stories of hardship.
It was frowned upon and I even had to sneak around to listen to it , which as a kid of course made me want to listen even more.
I made some bad decisions as a kid involving drugs and head headedness and had to move to Myrtle Beach, SC. It was the best thing for my life and as it turns out, my carreer as an artist.Thanks for the support and hit me up at www.newsouthsyndicate.com
Tell our readers, where your from?. Well I was born in Pulaski, Va. but through a few bad decisions in my childhood I’ve lived in Myrtle Beach,SC now for about 13 years.
Where did your name originate from? My name Boardwine is Welsh Irish, General B came from me being a boss ever since I could walk.
What is a typical day like for you? Wake up, walk or jog a couple miles, 50 perfect pushups, then its off to my shop where I sit on the ocean all day and paint custom airbrush for my loyal customers.
Other then music what do you do to make that paper? I am a self-employed airbrush and tattoo artist, I do all of my own tattoos and everyone in my crew. Have been running this business since the day I turned 18 years old and have never looked back. 913 B N. ocean BLVD. if you need anything designed of painted.
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When did you first become introduced to hip-hop? Growing up in the south it was not an easy task to get my hands on a real hip hop album as a kid. A friend of mine was a little older and driving to the mall so I got him to pick me up “The Diary” by Scarface. It was raw and hardcore, I was in love with hip hop from that day on.
Coming up who were your influences in music? As earlier mentioned, Scarface was a huge influence in the beginning. Big names were all that was available to me then, so of course Tupac, Biggie, LL, were all hot, but I really starting banging the LOX a lot and something about their wordplay has always grabbed my ear.
What artists/people in your life intrigued you to get into the business? Great Question , cuz there was no one. I grew up the redneck south and none of my family listens to hip hop, hates it actually. lol It was a shock to everyone at first but once they heard the music and realized I was serious, they have all been surprisingly supportive.
How would you describe your style? I would describe my style as evolving right now, I only been at it for about a year now so its changing up with every new track. I cant wait just to see what the future has in store for my music.
What artists are you currently working with? Im working with a talented young singer and writer right now “Yung Vital”. That’s it at the moment, a lot of people don’t know this but with the exception of a few beats acquired online, every track ive put out has been completely written, edited, produced, recorded and promoted by me and me alone. Its a lot of fun but a little overwhelming at times. Am currently looking for anyone who wants to help with all that. lol
Who would you enjoy to work with? Theres a few bigger local names around I wouldn’t mind a collaboration with, Lil Drama, Sunni G, but id really like to be on the HOB stage with Snoop next time hes in town.
Tell us about your current projects? I am currently working on my 1st mixtape right now, the first official project, “HYPERWHITE MIKSTAPE VOL.1” Jut really trying to get my name and my music out there for people to hear as much as humanly possible. I am currently on just about every social network I can think of and am open to suggestions for any that I have missed.
What one reason would your fans say separates you from the norm? Well, being white everyone automatically compares you to some multi-platinum white recording artists in todays game. While anyone would have a hard time matching up with some of those guys, I just try to keep my lyrics as real as possible. I stay true to myself and my family, always keep your head nodding, and I am also on this anti-cocaine message that I think a lot a people are feeling. That message will forever be a part of my life as an artist.
What shows do you currently have lined up for this summer? For this summer im going hard at the local clubs, theres a few very close to my airbrush shop here in Myrtle Beach that are both Hip-Hop clubs. I am also signing up for the ATLANTIC BEACH BIKEFEST 2011 in may, there will be some big names there. I will promoting my ass off with t-shirts, hats, sweatshirts, bags, gonna be General B mania!! Also want to travel and do as many out of town shows as my schedule will let me.
What would you say makes you different than the average recording artist... The difference between me and the average artist is the fact that im gonna go harder to get that spot before you, im gonna go harder on the track than I did last time, This is what we do. And I have the most incredibly supportive friends and family and fans in 7 different countries that give me mad love and motivation every single day. Without them there would be no difference, they make me wanna do the best that I can do.
What's currently in your CD/MP3 player? D-Block mixtape- Al Queda Jada
What’s your formula, how do you come up with the concepts for your material? Ideas for my lyrics mostly come from everyday life and things im doing or things that I wish I was doing. My life has been full of ups and downs like many people, so far I haven’t found a problem comin up with material. I experience new things everyday so I think ive got plenty ideas stockpiled in my brain where they’re safe.
Where do you see yourself in the industry in the next 5 years? In the next 5 years I see myself as an established artist with a deal, 2 hit singles under my belt, and writing my ass off.
Where do you see the industry in 5 to 10 years? I see the industry all digital, look at the last 10 years and how far we have came. I am going to be hapy just to be a part of this digital revolution in hip-hop. You have to grind to make It now, and that’s how it should be.
What final words do you have for our community and the prospects of hip hop? I think of hip-hop as a release from everyday reality, a way to relieve stress by saying whats on your mind and not letting the pressures of life build up and explode. Some people say that rap music promotes violence and drug sales, and those people are right! But could you imagine the violence if every artist couldn’t speak his or her mind and let all these stories of turmoil in their lives explode in rage instead of in rhythm. God bless hip-hop and God bless you.
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