Grindweekly Magazine Interview with Rap Artist C-Stud Vill

It's an honor to speak with you today. Why don't you give us some details about you and your success. How did you get to where you are today?  

The person I have become today came from staying focus on the vision and goals I have set which is writing and producing the greatest underground music out of San Antonio, thus far successful is an understatement with my new releases being featured on major Compilation Albums. Determinations is key when it comes to the music industry, and I was determined at the age of 9 years old I was gone be one of the greatest MC’s of all time. 

I'm sure your success has not come easily. What challenges have you had to overcome along the way?

Challenges I experienced along the way however did not stop me was the record label I was signed to started to have financial difficulties amongst the management, so I then was allowed to be released from my contract which was a setback… Causing the reversal of me back to self-promotion with the music material and booking myself for shows. Leaving me to shop around for another record deal and better opportunities in the music industry.

Why should someone work with you over the competition?

Working with me helps individuals see the best in them first and for most due to me setting the bar so high. Not to mention my style of flow coming from a certified street vet giving life to my fans through my lyrics which always gives true facts with 100% NO CUT.

What's your best piece of advice for readers who desire to find success in their life?

Never give up on their dreams and to continue to strive to complete their successful mission in life regardless of any setbacks if any that may come their way while striving for success in their life.

Speaking of success, what does the word mean to you?

Dedication, Focus, Purpose, an accomplishment; a journey of determination and satisfaction of your work done while reaching your goal.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

Well running a multimillion-dollar record label, giving back to my community, helping mentor upcoming artist, and uplifting those with a passion for the music. While focusing on building my brand, telling my story motivating others those looking to prosper and achieve goals in the music industry.

"C-Stud Vill" Hits the Billboard Charts on VIP Recordings' Red Devil Compilation

It's an honor to speak with you today. Why don't you give us some details about you and your story. You just hit the Billboard charts with your song “Major Play” on VIP Recordings’ Red Devil Compilation album. How did you get to where you are today? 

In the 90’s, in my neighborhood in the projects New Light Village Known as The UNLV I use to rhyme & battle other rappers around my hood and others and people would tell me i have bars and to stick with it so i saved monies and went to a studio and cut a demo called “Trick Or Treat” and sold Cassette tapes around town got a bigger buzz and an small indie label came calling signed me and repackaged and distributed the single to a larger audience and history was made selling over 25,000 units independently locally throughout Texas.

I'm sure your success has not come easily. What challenges have you had to overcome along the way? 

Due to issues at the label among the CEO and chairman and money the label folded and i was let out my contract i pursued to continue to cut another album “The Unsigned Deal” independently but had problems distributing the album to a larger audience at the time because in the early & late 90’s the internet was not popular for artist to gain national attention with online distribution.

Let's talk about the work you do. What do you specialize in and why should someone work with you over the competition? 

My genre of work would be in gangster rap hardcore / hiphop and due to my success and hard grind over the years i have proven with sales and performances and stayed consistent in this music game building my brand and label and is considered in my city and through out the texas region as one of the best mc’s and a living legend .

What's your best piece of advice for readers who desire to find success in their life? 

Consistency & hard work is the key.  Never give up on your dream / career and always have a plan B for backup because nothing is guaranteed overnight success.

Speaking of success, what does the word mean to you? 

For Me It Means hard Determination til you reach your goal for what you planned and strived on and you never gave up you achieved successfully.

What's next for you? 

to land a record deal / distribution deal with a major push / backing behind me and as long as I have a tongue I will continue to make music and others in this game.

Finally, how can people connect with you if they want to learn more?

They can connect with me through all the main social sites because all my sites i go by the name C Stud Vill or Cstud Villain.