This past week Makin' It Magazine caught up with independent Hip Hop artist Sean Freeman to discuss his upcoming projects and career goals. Enjoy the interview below and be sure to reach out to his management team TNT Entertainment to connect for possible shows, features and promotional opportunities.

After three years of mixtape releases (2007-2009), a feature in XXL, coverage on BET and MTV and winning Best Female Artist of the Year at the 2008 Underground Music Awards, Nicki Minaj’s buzz finally reached its boiling point resulting in a lucrative deal with Young Money Records (Cash Money/Universal Records). 2010 saw Nicki’s star rise further with guest appearances on singles from Christina Aguilera, Ludacris, Britney Spears, Mariah Carey, Trey Songz, Usher, Rihanna, Diddy-Dirty Money and many other big names.

We take a look at Beyonce's marriage to Jay-Z and ask the question, is it a better to date someone that is in the industry or someone that is not. Be sure to leave your comments. The best ones will be featured in the next issue of Makin' It Magazine.

With a world full of musicians claiming to be different, unique, and unlike anything music-lovers have heard before, rapper G.A.J may really be all those things. With a fresh perspective on the hip-hop genre, where it’s going, and how he fits into that equation, G.A.J recently sat down with Makin’ It Magazine to educate us on the art of hip-hop. Drawing inspiration from some of rap’s most influential artists as well as from the community that raised him, G.A.J is ready to renew audiences’ faith in rap music the way it’s supposed to be – content driven with crazy beats and an unmatched delivery.