Rapsoulution Magazine

T-Loc, you've been in the industry for a while and wear many hats, share with our readers how you started out.
T-Loc: I started out as an artists with my own independent record label. Within one year I had National retail distribution. This was back in 2001. I released several albums on my label before realizing behind the scenes was where I was meant to be. After that I had an opportunity to work with Grammy Winning producer Rockwilder in a business venture back in 2006. That is when I started doing Promotions and Marketing.

Let's go back to "Gangsta Island Records", can we expect a new album dropping from yor label?
T-Loc: Yes, music is my passion and it is something I will always create. I have a album with my brother DJ Oneway titled "Bruthaz 4rm Otha Muthaz" dropping on Feb. 4 at it's release party located at Club Atmosphere. I will also be releasing the 5th installment of "Music Hustle" compilation series which has featured artists like Flo Rida, BoB, Ying Yang Twins and many others.
Other than that I have been releasing some mixtapes via my event company imprint Club Junkie Events through our DJ Group, Club Junkie DJs. We have the Flawda Stand Up series that boasts the hardest working artists in Florida. We have DJ Shalamar's Southern Fuego movement featuring Mixtapes from Javon Black, Famous Kid Brick, and Shawty. Also DJ Oneway who love to put together the hottest club mixes.

I look forward to that. On to the next hat; T-Loc, the producer. What does a day in the production world look like for you? T-Loc: I have always loved engineering music and producing records that people could enjoy over and over. This is a hat I don't wear as often as I used to, however I just finished working on the new album by Miami rapper Truise. This kid has a great style, imagine LL Cool J mixed with Drake. I have also been at the helm of mixing the mixtapes we release as well as mastering and engineering for other releases and artists.

Next up, Club Junkie; You're the owner of this club. T-Loc: Yes, I created Club Junkie Events in early 2008. A company designed to bring people the hottest events around. I specialize in Organizing, Booking, Promoting, and Running events. I have been blessed to be able to do many successful events in various different areas. I have been involved with events including BG, Juvenile, Field Mob, Nappy Roots, Khia, Frank Lini, JT Money, Bloodraw and many others.
If anyone needs to book any of my services they can contact me at (352) 263.9857 or via Facebook/Twitter @TLoctheBoss

Anything else in the works you can speak on?
T-Loc: On Jan 21st at Club Atmosphere we are celebrating the 4th year anniversary of Club Junkie Events. Also a couple other hats I wear are Graphic design and Printing. I can be contacted for these services as well. I would like to thank Rap Soulution Magazine for the continued support throughout the years.

And if someone is looking to have something done to their car, where should we send them?
T-Loc: If they are in the Pasco/Hernando/Citrus county areas they can also contact me. I own Citrus Detailing a professional full service detailing company. We do mobile so we are able to come to you.

Mixtape / Album Links:
Wildest Splash Mixtape

Flawda Stand Up Vol 1

Southern Fuego Vol 1

T-Loc "Gangsta Psalms"