Behind The Lens: Rasheem "Sizzles" Johnson

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What’s been your favorite moment of your career thus far?

Owning my Masters, being the 1st musician across the country wit a smash hit record starring President Barack Obama. Shout out to the Obama family, 1 luv. Being the 1st rapper out of the 5 boroughs wit his owned brand of black owned potato chips and cookies. Additionally added to my resume, Now I am a Black owned sneaker line owner. SWAURA

How do you or your band typically travel around?

Public transportation, we local but the sound is global as automobiles, trains, buses, and hopefully liner jets in the future.

What’s the backstory behind your latest release?

My single Stop Cappin is out now on all Dsps. Just type in Rasheem Sizzles Johnson. Song is clean and radio friendly... God Emcee sort of like Jay Z, maybe Escobar, Kanye, or Master P.

How long did it take before you made your first dollar off music?

Years and years I just didn't quit or give up on my vision. Now I have CD's on sale of my single "Stop Cappin," my unreleased album Pressure; along with my special edition Swaura CD which includes my record starring Barack Obama. If interested hit my dm or email, 1 luv.

When did you feel noticed by the music industry?

1st I met Biggs Burke online, then Roberto Rush Evans replied to a proposal I came up with on Instagram. Long live the empire, the rest is history. #FUBU #SWAURA

What’s the craziest thing you’ve done on stage?

Just being organic, perform my songs, and engage wit the audience and enjoy life. From 2008 until now the grind don't stop. Shout out all the DJs, supporters, promoters and radio program directors, 1 luv.

What foods or drinks are you bringing to the cookout?

Salad, lambchops, chicken, fish, Dusse or Ace of Spades. Shout out to Bleek and Jigga. Plenty bottles of cold water.

How do you balance music and your personal time?

Just by taking it 1 day at a time. Don't force anything stay organic. No pressure, I am 1 with the universe. #Swaura

Who’s on your dream collab list?

Nas, Drag-on, Sheek Louch, Rihanna, Jay Z, J Cole, Jadakiss, Styles P., Papoose, Snoop Dog, Dr.Dre, Eminem, Mariah Carey, and Mary J Blige.

What are you working on now and where can people connect with you at?

I am currently working on my compilation album for my record label, DonBizEntertainment, Shout out all producers on that "Pressure" project. Currently seeking sync opportunities endorsement deals sponsorship and or brand collaborations my email is Selfmadesizzles1@gmail.com.

Facebook: Rasheem Johnson

Instagram: @Sizzlestheonly1