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February 2013

ARTICLE-THE SOUTHERN LEGEND TELA

TELA SOUTHERN RAPPER HIP HOP E2W MAGAZINE

We bring to you Tela James the corner stone of the Southern pioneers of Hip Hop/ Rap. The Southern Legend, Tela is one of the infamous trailblazers who lit and paved the way for all the South Hip Hop/ Rap artists to follow. He created the blue print, which fashioned the beginning of the Hip Hop culture in the South. His first album in 1996 went gold under Suave House Records/Tony Draper, CEO. This was around the same time that artists like Scarface of The Ghetto Boys and No Limit came on the rap scene. This era was also known as the “Rap-A-Lot Movement.”

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THE SOUTHERN LEGEND TELA

TELA SOUTHERN RAPPER HIP HOP E2W MAGAZINE

Tela was originally born in Memphis, Tennessee. His grandfather was the manager of the late great B. B. King. Music and the music business has always been in and part of Tela’s life. He grew up listening to great and favorite artists like “Marvin Gaye”, “Al Greene” and “The Isleys”.

Tela says that the music that these kind of artists made was termed as, “Pimpin’ Music”. He also liked and enjoyed the music of “Michael Jackson”, “Queen”, ‘Black Sabbath” and “Coltran” just to name a few. He himself has worked alongside artists like: Snoop Dog, Too Short, Pimp Cee, The Game, Ace, 8 Ball & MJG, Yuck Mouth and UGK.
For the past 5 years Tela has taken a needed and most valuable time out from the constant grind of the music game. He has taken this time out to be with his beloved family and children. He realized that time waits on no man, neither does the growth of his beautiful children. One of the most precious gifts one could ever have is time-shared, and the bonding with his offspring. He knows that there is no way to make loving and lasting memories unless you are there and present in the mix.

Although not as heavy in the game these days the Legend has gone “independent” and still managed to produce a new mixed tape called, “Grown Man Situations” aka “GMS”. You can check for this to drop around 3/15/13 on Mixedtape.com. Tela hopes the game continues to grow creative wise and artists keep it interesting. He says, “Nowadays it’s hard to tell artists differences one from another. Also, don’t clown yourselves if you are going to make music; true talent stands out for itself. No more dream jacking… please! No more Lil Waynes, Drakes, Rick Ross’, or Nicki Minajs.” Lastly, PLEASE NO MORE RATCHET BLACK WOMEN!!! Black women do not need to be ratchet to make money. Our women need to start living with structure, refinement and an assignment for their lives.
You can find him on @TelaOfficial ya heard! By: ANGELICA MANN

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