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"Tre-Dot (Cover Story)"

What up Tre Dot, how's it going fam, what's good with you? All is good.
What's the scene like in North Carolina at the moment? It's growing. the north Carolina underground music awards is in
its third year. labels are watchin. J Cole is makin' moves with jay-z and Roc nation. it could be better but definitely could be
a hell of a lot worse.
Let's jump right to it,you been nominated for the Grind Hard Award at the 2009 NCUMA's, congrtaz on this, that took
some recognition to get to this point and it looks like you have the internet on lock. What's your secret?
College radio has been supportive. NCSU which is 88.1 in Raleigh,NC has had a few of my singles in rotation for a year. DJ
Nominal is reppin real heavy, no secrets. just hard work and doing the things many others wont do. While others are
partying I'm on the phone and answering emails and IM's. I don't hold any music. when I record it I drop it. Whatever
sticks wit the DJ's I run with it. Shoot videos on the regular to be visually represented and always network as much as
possible. People appreciate professionalism.
Let's talk film. Beside being a rapper, you also stared in a movie. Tell our readers about your role in "1 Foot In and 1
Foot Out" and how. this project came about, what got your attention.
DJ Prop Joe contacted me and tell me about the audition. after that I looked the company up on myspace and sent them
some materials. they felt the videos and i told him I'm comin to take one of the roles in the film. waited around an hour or
so before i read for the part. come to find out i had the part damn near without reading for it. Prop Joe told them i was
there when i was outside and the chemistry was there immediately. I'm now part of the promotions process with the film.
two of my songs are featured in the film as well. I'm huge on developing and expanding my brand so anything that can be a
supplement to that i want to be a part of and staying consistent is always my goal. i play the character of lil sin and I'm a
member of a rival crew. the film is doin' well. companies like bet, lions gates films, etc are peeping it now. we're still
wondering if we should make it a series or a full feature.
Impressive! You stated that you have spend less than a grand on your music, landed a sponsorship with Murder One
Clothing, tell me how did you do this, being a career in music is so very expensive?
It can be expensive but hard work is always appreciated. With the decreasing sales of print magazines and increasing
advertising costs to go along with decreased revenues I came with the idea of approaching an upstart company with a
feasible plan. I approach murder one clothing with an idea and they agreed. It all started with the videos. my video
numbers relevance has been immeasurable. My video "In love again" is now at over 62,000 views. That's over 60,000 times
you're product will be seen at the cost of only shipping and handling plus postage to send me some product. Not to
mention the fact that I'm active online on 100's of sites. it was a no brainer and a huge bonus for us both. I also have a
model Ms Mysteria that has been doin well. our partnership hopefully will be a long one. We have the winter line comin'
out real soon. Go to www.murderoneclothing.com to see how things are moving. Myself and a couple other characters
wore the line in the film also.
What made you decide to pursue a career in entertainment and who or
what was your greatest influence?
I always wanted it. From playing the piano and the saxophone as a youth.
However, the streets were more attractive at first. around sept of 07 I
decided to go hard at it and see what happens. I stayed away from it six
years before that and now I see that over that period of time a huge piece
of me was missing. music is a part of me and every song gives a piece of
my existence to share with the world. My greatest influences have always
been great songwriters like Donny Hathaway, Marvin Gaye, Barry White,
etc. as far as hip-hop goes I always liked artists that had their own way of
delivering their sound to the people like Scarface, Jay-Z, NAS, Common,
Ice Cube, Big Daddy Kane, etc... I see a void in the industry to the style and
sound of music I bring. Time will tell if my assumptions are correct.
Looks to me like you are well on your way. What would people be most surprised to know about you?
I have a 3.7gpa at the moment and will be receiving my bachelor's in organizational management in a year or so. I prefer a
live band over a crowded club. more of a laid back type of brother you know. maybe that's surprising or maybe not, I don't
know. I do know that when you do Hip-Hop people label you as not being intelligent many times. In a couple weeks I'll be
speaking at Bennett college for women in Greensboro, NC as part of a hip-hop series that spans a week at the university. I
guess that would surprise some.
True, a lot of people have us labeled as a 'human sub culture' and it is up to us to change this assumption. What do
you hope to be your greatest contribution to the entertainment industry and what sets you apart from your peers in
the music business?
I'd like to have an effect on the youth in a positive way, to get them to really begin to appreciate life and the blessing that
it really is. Death, murder, and ignorance have become damn near acceptable as so many are now desensitized to tragedy.
My goal is to eventually have a talk show speakin' on worldly issues from an adult that has grown up in hip-hop. Hip-Hop
raised many of us and developed our thought processes and gave us the desire to learn and be strong within our
development. What is hip-hop bringing to the table today. There is a place for all forms of music. I listen to it all myself, but
where's the balance. Labels are murdering the youth with ignorance and leaving blood in the streets with no worry. Not
placing the blame on hip-hop at all but the media is raising the children now because the parents aren't doing their jobs as
parents. I think that's what sets me apart is my sincerity within the music and as a person as a whole. I work alone and
stand alone for the most part and the reputation has stuck.
In closing, drop your info for the fans, so they
can stay updated on the latest on Tre Dot,
listen to some the Mixtapes you released,
purchase your album, and let's don't forget to
give us a address where fan mail can be send
to.
You can find me at a few places...the album is
on amazon.com and itunes. Here are a few of
my locations. www.ncfeelgood.ning.com
www.myspace.com/bosstredot
www.twitter.com and you can go to
www.thatcrack.com and search Carolina Feel
Good Music and hear the street album that's at
over 160,000 listens right now. Peep the videos
at www.youtube.com/carolinabossplayaz
Tre Dot, thanks for the interview. Any special shout-outs?
Special shout out to all my supporters far and near and to my direct associates Big Tyme, the whole GGN film family,
Carlos, Angela, P Batters, Big Sin, Ms Mysteria, DJ Nominal, Funkregulata Celo, DJ Tech Nasty, Fleet DJ'S, Blackstorm, Shelly
D, P Allah, Murph Beats, all my ST Aug Alumni and Facebook family... yes yes!!! - RapSoulution Magazine


"Tre-Dot makes "Feel Good Music""

Tre-Dot makes 'feel good music'
By Jessica De Vault
Staff Writer



Rappers have to hustle to get noticed. There are scores of lyricists in this state alone, who spend countless hours in homemade studios, recording songs for mixtapes in hopes of being heard.

But that hustle is all in a day's work for Corey Henderson, who is most commonly known as the rapper Tre-Dot.

The Henderson-based performer has been nominated for several awards throughout the Southeast, including the Grind Hard Award at the North Carolina Underground Music Awards in Winston-Salem.

"It's good to be nominated. It's just funny to me, because I just started back doing music last year. Anytime you get recognized it's a good thing," he said.

The rapper said he has lent his voice to more than 200 mixtapes throughout his career with his version of "soulful hip-hop."

He released his latest LP, "Carolina Feel Good Music," and has started his own site to garner more fans and get the news out.

Henderson is on a mission to brand himself, as well. He sports his own apparel called, Murder One Clothing, and has created numerous music videos to promote his music. He's even taken on acting, with his first role in the independent film, "1 Foot in and 1 Foot Out," which was filmed by a Greensboro-based company.

Henderson has also expanded his efforts in Fayetteville, by joining social networking sites that are operated by local businesses such as The Soul 104.5 radio station. Along with juggling his musical endeavors, Henderson is attending school at St. Augustine College for organizational management, and is enrolled in a BioTech certification program at a local community college.

He has a lot on his plate, but the rapper says he has big plans for his career.

"You got to do it all while you're still able," he said.

Henderson chatted with the Weekender Street Edition about his hustle, music and his game plan.

Weekender: For starters, why the name Tre-Dot?

Henderson: It stands for those three dots at the end of the sentence.

Weekender: How did you journey into music begin?

Henderson: I grew up in Jamaica, New York. I started real young. Just being around New York, it's a big thing. When LL Cool J first hit, they had the box radios on the corner with the music, that all came into play for me. I didn't get serious with it until I got to college at St. Augustine College. Then I stopped for five or six years.

Weekender: Why did you drop off from music?

Henderson: My son was born. There were relationship troubles, financial troubles, life issues. I just got off path with a lot of things I liked doing. Everything went downhill. I moved to Maryland and distanced myself from everything dealing with music. But when I moved back to North Carolina, it just came back to me. It was just something I missed, music has always been apart of me. So I figured I go hard at it for awhile and see what happens. I'm in school now, too.

Weekender: What's so hot about your music?

Henderson: With my music, I give you a piece of me. Everybody says that but I actually do that. And most of my music is for the 25-and-up crowd. I'm more soulful, I don't do snap music or crunk music. I'm more of a songwriter than anything else.

Weekender: Who are some of your musical muses?

Henderson: Donny Hathaway, Marvin Gaye. I listen to a lot of old school, soul music.

Weekender: No hip-hop influences?

Henderson: Oh yeah, Big Daddy Kane, KRS-One, Rakim and Run-DMC.

Weekender: So tell me about your album, "Carolina Feel Good Music."

Henderson: I'm just doing something for the people. I'm passing out promos and having a good time with the people. It's all original material, no DJ hosting it. It's on ThatCrack.com, and it was downloaded over 1,300 times during the first 15 minutes on that. This is actually the first album I've done, but I've done four personal mixtapes.

Weekender: What other projects are you working on?

Henderson: A lot of things. Universal Affiliate came at me with a distribution offer that will allow me to keep my own label. I want to get a talk show going. A talk show has nothing to do with hip-hop, but it would be something coming from a grown-man perspective. I'm trying to finish school, trying to be a well-rounded individual, be a better father.

Weekender: Do you plan to branch out of North Carolina soon?

Henderson: I already have representation in Japan with Joint One (radio). And I'm working with a company called Coast to Coast Mixtapes, who put out mixtapes every week. So it's just a matter of time before taking it there.
Staff Writer Jessica De Vault can be reached at devaultj@fayobserver.com or 609-0649.
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Want more? : Visit NCFeelGood.ning.com - Fayetteville Observer


"Local 'soulful hip-hop' artist working on second album"

Local 'soulful hip-hop' artist working on second album

By MEGAN REAVIS
mreavis@hendersondispatch.com
Aug 5,2009









Many on Myspace know him as Tre Dot, but local hip-hop artist Corey Henderson goes by his real name around here.

After moving back to North Carolina from Maryland about two years ago, Henderson began writing and compiling songs which he released on several mix tapes. Henderson says the response from the tapes and current album has been significant, but he realizes many people in the area are still unaware of his stage name or his music.

This is also true for a portion of Henderson's family, but for different reasons. According to Henderson, he likes to keep his personal life separate from his dealings in the music world.

However, Henderson says everyday life, along with the personal experiences of others are the bases of his songs.

"I hear a story and I think of how I can turn it into a song," Henderson said.

Describing his music as "soulful hip-hop," Henderson says his music appeals to those who are 25 and above.

Henderson's first album, "Carolina Feel Good Music," was released earlier this year on Amazon. A few of the albums songs are also on Henderson's Myspace page, which Henderson says has helped gain him exposure. Henderson's three music videos are also featured on his Myspace page and have become some of his popular songs, according to Henderson. The music videos are of the songs "In Love Again" and "Put Ya Hands Up," which were shot in Henderson and Raleigh.

A few of Henderson's songs have received playing time on N.C. State's station, WKNC 88.1 FM. The station has played his song "Miss N Luv U," in steady rotation since February, along with the song "If I Love U" which was played frequently at the end of 2008.

Overseas, Henderson has been featured on Joint One Radio, a station in Tokyo, Japan.

While Henderson has seen radio time, the majority of his exposure is Internet based.

Most of his music is released online and his publicity is mainly through Internet magazines like Pure Cash Magazine and Streetz Magazine. Henderson says he's trying to expand his name into other media and entertainment medians.

In his first movie role, Henderson played the character Lil' Sin in the recently released independent film "1 Foot In and 1 Foot Out." The film was shot in Greensboro through GGN Film Production and included two of Henderson's songs, "Can't Hold Me," and a remixed version of "In Love Again."

To increase his exposure even more, Henderson wears Murder One Clothing, his main sponsor, throughout the movie and in all of his music videos. By wearing the clothing brand and accepting donations from friends Henderson says he doesn't spend much of his own money on music projects.

"I haven't spent over $1,000 of my own money," Henderson said about current costs.

Though Henderson says he's appreciative of the donations and wants to repay them one day, he says he won't be able to do that if he stays in the area. Referring to the city as a "stop spot," Henderson says he has no intentions of staying in town much longer.

"There's not enough resources," Henderson said. "I see no real reason to stay."

After growing up in Jamaica, N.Y., Henderson and his family moved to Wise, where he completed his last three years of high school at Vance Senior High.

He went on to attend Saint Augustine's College and then lived in Maryland for a few years.

As of now, Henderson is working on his second album, "Good Money," which he hopes to release in October. Henderson says he's trying to complete his bachelor's degree in organizational management through the Gateway Community Development Corporation on Garnett Street.

mreavis@hendersondispatch.com - Henderson Daily Dispatch


"Interview with Tre-Dot"


"When asked to write this piece I was extremely pleased to do so. Why wouldn't I be? Two things I love, myself and hip-hop! Yes Yes!!! I've watched hip-hop grow and develop into a stranger right in front of my eyes. Music used to have a passion and a certain energy that you can feel as the soon as the needle dropped. Many of today's artists and consumers have never felt that. I can also recall when this art form was respected as such; now it's all business. Songs today are entirely focused on marketability rather than exercising the joys of expression that birthed this wonderful art form. The common phrase of hip-hop being today's "crack game" rings true. Records are made now with the intentions of a quick ringtone flip or a quick danceable single combined with a tour. Artists come into the quickly and leave the industry faster. The concept of a complete album has been lost within an industry of cut throats trying to make a come up. The real A&R's no longer are employed because the labels could care less about an artist with skills and quality music. It's become a microwaveable buffet of jingles, catchy hooks, and dance moves. Far from a hater I appreciate all forms of music but when it becomes an obvious attempt to continuosly copy "hit" records I see problems. New artists appear to make the same records repeatedly and with no shame."
"As a result of today's climate I had to come with a plan and calculate each move to the best of my ability. I have no budget so I promote myself; heavily! The internet can level the playing field somewhat if attacked properly. It has done wonders for me. Eventually I'll have to get some assistance with this becsause it can become overwhelming. However, I have been blessed to have representation in Japan that holds me down officially. I get consistent airplay and even did a feature for the top radio station in Japan. This can be listened to in its entirety at www.jointone.com. In addition, DJ Ames of the UK has been working with me closely and has connected me with some UK artists to collab with. Doing things for myself began as a financial decision and turned into an all out mission. My competitive nature causes me to always go hard. I take what's available and devise a plan that's best for me and my situation. What works for me may not work for the next man."
"My inspirations are mainly old school artists like Barry White, Donny Hathaway, Marvin Gaye. The way every song creates an environment where you feel every note and lyric always amazed me. I hope to give my listeners the same feel. As far as hip-hop, the usual, Big Daddy Kane, Rakim, Krs-One, LL Cool J. However, my main inspiration is my son. When everyone leaves you alone and friends distance themselves your seeds unconditional love is always present. That's where my fuel comes from. This same fuel has driven me to return to school and I'll be receiving my B.A. in Organizational Management in December of 2010. Also, I'm proud to say I had a 4.0 last semester and at a 3.7 at the moment. My son gets to see me do music and school and do my best at it. Leading by example is a powerful tool too many fathers sleep on."
"As far as my style, the word unique has been used many times. What's also unique is how people react to it. Being different seems to always attract hate. Whether its music or life in general. I keep to myself and don't run with any clicks and some don't understand that. It's not intentional, its just how it is. I live a simple life and music is my release. Life's struggles and transgressions give me inspiration to write and cover the topics I choose. When you hear my songs I'm giving you a piece of me. I'm from the same hood environments that have grown so popular and did some of that time that so many rappers lie about. However, that's not my topical choice of expression. When my son's mother and I had separated i went into a long depression. I couldn't accept nor handle not having my son with me. The thought of another man spending more time with my son than me put my spirits in a casket. After this five year stretch I had to smack myself and get it back together. Music is a powerful release and I began recording again. That time away from music shaped me into what I am today. I treat every song like my last and cherish the fact that there are people who are touched through my expression."
"I've done a few live shows, not as many as I wish. This year this issue will change. Had an offer to be on a UK tour that was canceled and hopefully in 2011 I can hit Japan for a few months. 2010 i'm definitely looking to do as many shows and events as possible." "Currently, I have a mixtape/street album coming out late March with DJ Ames of the UK, a project with DJ Herc out of Florida, and two digital albums in August. In addition, looking forward to doing a song with Sa'mya Christine who is the sister of one of the members of Floetry. That should be an incredible record. Also, shooting two videos next month and another film over the summer as well as some soundtrack work".
"My album Carolina Feel Good Music is currently on amazon.com and iTunes and can be purchased as an album or .99 cents a single. The beauty of amazon.com is you can preview snippets of the album before you purchase." "There's no official fan club yet but i do have a fan page on facebook. If you search for Tre-Dot you'll find the page on there. I also have a networking site at www.ncfeelgood.ning.com. Street teams are being looked at now for future projects. I'm at a point now where a need some help to push my brand to another level. I also have some tee shirts dropping in a month or so and a website being developed as we speak."
"You can easily stay connected with me on any of my various sites...www.myspace.com/bosstredot, www.myspace.com/ncfeelgoodmusic, www.twitter.com/bosstredot, facebook (search tre-dot)" New York City born...Carolina reppin...Tre-Dot --

You can follow this amazing artists by pointing your browser to these locations! TRE-DOT 'Q' THA HOOD MONSTA AKA COREY BEZEL COREY HENDERSON www.myspace.com/ncfeelgoodmusic www.myspace.com/bosstredot AIM: bosstredot www.facebook.com/bosstredot www.twitter.com/bosstredot - Hostile Magazine


Discography

Carolina Feel Good Music on amazon.com, iTunes, etc...
Receiving airplay (singles) - In Love Again, Miss N Luv U, F the World, Yes Yes, Drunk Textin, Put Ya Hands Up, Just Like U, That's Dot, Can't Hold Me, Put that Iron On Em, It's Over, If I Love U, Sicker Than Ya

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Bio

Tre-Dot is a New York City born and North Carolina representing emcee that is known for his grown man vision of hip-hop that some have labeled as Carolina Feel Good Music which is also the name of his current street album that is doing extremely well. His sound has been seen as a breath of fresh air within today's climate as the energy is pure and deep from the soul. This past year has seen Tre-Dot enjoy the following successes with no outside marketing or promotion...

* 5 solo street albums circulated online and in the streets (posted on datpiff.com and thatcrack.com)
Definition of a Boss � Carolina Edition hosted by DJ Nominal (over 1,000 downloads)
Carolina Boss hosted by DJ Prince once of G-Unit Dumout and now with Fleet DJs
Thru The Eyes of a Prisoner hosted by DJ Eeaazzee of the Fleet Djs (over 1,000 downloads)
Introducing Corey Bezel hosted by DJ Kuwsh (over 53,000 listens)
Carolina Feel Good Music - the Album (over 200,000 listens / 2,000 downloads...close to 1,000 sales digitally)
* 4 successful YouTube videos
Put Ya Hands Up directed by Smokin Jelli (first video)/(over 8,000 views)
In Love Again directed by Big Tyme Video (over 77,000 views)
F the World directed by Big Tyme Video (over 2,000 views)
Video Preview of Carolina Feel Good Music - the Album (over 12,000 views)

* over 300 mixtape features throughout the country in the past year

* internet and college airplay across the world to the tune of no less than 18 different songs receiving spins or mixtape placement

* Starring role in the indie film "1 Foot in and 1 Foot Out" as the character Lil Sin (2 songs featured in the film)

* Officially sponsored by Murder One Clothing

* Team of models entitled Tre's Angels showcased in videos and on stage led by Ms. Mysteria

* Featured in countless numbers of internet mags and blogs as well as several covers

* Nominated for the Grind Hard Award at the 2009 and 2010 NCUMA's and responsible for six awards at the upcoming Knoccdown Indie Awards - Out of Town Grind Hard Award, Mixtape Artist of the Year, Rap Artist of the Year, responsible for Out of State Bout to Blow Model - Ms Mysteria, Clothing Line of the Year - Murder One Clothing, Out of State Dj of the Year - DJ Nominal. Awards were in November and Tre-Dot won the Out of State � Grind Hard Award and was responsible for two others