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Interview With Digital Media Producer/Hip-Hop Producer Zo Slater

The following is an interview from Sonic EBooks with digital media and hip hop producer, Zo “the Magnificent” Slater , who wrote the e-book “Zo Slater's Book of Short Stories”  published by his company Domination Empire Productions. The book is a collection of short stories written by Zo Slater. Its release has become an underground cult classic and has caught the attention of underground and internet media outlets.

Sonic EBooks met up with Zo Slater in Beverly Hills promoting his book “Zo Slater’s Book of Short Stories”. We were able to interview him in his lavish studio apartment that’s worth $1.4 million. 

Sonic EBooks: Where are you from?

Zo Slater: Chi-Town. Chicago

Sonic EBooks: Tell us your latest news. What’s been going on with you lately?

Zo Slater: I’m working on a few projects. I’m currently working on my new instrumixtape “The Chi-Town Chronicles”. It’s a double album. Nothing but instrumentals produced by me. I also just signed a new hip hop artist to my label “Kidd Animator”.

Sonics EBooks: When did you begin writing?

Zo Slater: I’ve always been a writer. Ever since I was real young. I wrote my first book at like seven years old. It was a book about me growing up in the projects. I created the cover and everything.

Sonic EBooks: When did you first consider yourself a writer?

Zo Slater: Well I've got several books written that I haven’t published yet, but “The Book of Short Stories” is the first I put into the market.

Sonic EBooks: What inspired you to write the book?

Zo Slater: I wrote “The Book of Short Stories” in college. I had written a bunch of stories in class and decided to select the best ones to compile into a book. The stories in “The Book of Short Stories” were the best that I thought should be put into the book.

Sonic EBooks: Do you have a specific writing style?

Zo Slater: I have an unorthodox way of creating things anyway, whether its writing a book, creating music, making a video, you know, whatever. I don’t like to do things the traditional way.  I’m different. The stories in the book are like various situations or events someone out there has experienced or heard about. There’s only one science fiction story in it. The rest is reality based type stuff. I put the reader right in it. Right in the situation. Up close and personal. Even though the stories are short, you still walk away as if you read a whole book or even wishing it was more to read, hoping for a whole book.

Sonic EBooks: Is there a message in your stories that you want readers to get?

Zo Slater: There’s a message in each story. I mean there’s nothing wrong with writing for entertainment purposes, because that’s what I do, but I want to write fiction stories with a message. Real stuff. I’m influenced by Donald Goines’ books and other black authors. I like that gritty, real type stuff. That’s my style also. In your face realness.

Sonic EBook: Is the book based on your own experiences or based on someone you know, or events in your own life?

Zo Slater: In a way. I’m sure most people know people similar to characters in the book. I know a few people that you can say some characters in my book were based on.

SonicBooks: What books have most influenced your writing career?

Zo Slater:  I would say  Iceberg Slim’s Pimp, Richard Wright’s Black Boy, The Hardy Boys, and honestly in a crazy way, comic books. So as you see, my work is influenced from books and genres across the board. I try to combine many elements in my work to create something new.

Sonic EBooks: What books are you reading now?

Zo Slater: None at the present time. I’m too busy writing my own (laughing).

Sonic EBooks: What are your current projects?

Zo Slater:  I’m soon about to release my book “Start Your Own Digital Label” and after that I’m looking to release “How to Become a Self Made C.E.O”. Both are self improvement books, teaching the reader how to achieve success.  Start Your Own Digital Label deals with the future of the music industry and starting an internet based label and “How to Become a Self Made C.E.O.”deals with how to think and make the moves of a fortune 500 C.E.O. Both interesting subjects if you ask me.

Sonic EBooks: Name some entities that you feel supported you.

Zo Slater: I have to thank the staff at my company, Domination Empire Productions. We’re very much like 

family over there and they’ve been great in building the company and helping getting projects out to the people. I also would like to thank Warner Music Group. They’ve been very supportive and I got a deal and a few projects I’m working on over there. So stay tuned.

Sonic EBooks: Do you see writing as a career? Very much so. It’s what I do. It’s what I’m good at. I love to write. I love to create. I got a lot of books I’m planning to release real soon.

Sonic EBooks: If you had to do it all over again, would you change anything in your life?

Zo Slater: Yes and no. Yes, because I’m always trying to top myself and of course we all feel as if we can change the past we would’ve done some things differently. But I also believe in working with the hand that God deals you. So I have mixed feelings. But I’m kind of content. But I think my future is brighter.

Sonic EBooks: Is there anything you find particularly challenging in your life?

Zo Slater: Time management (laughing).I’m working on so many projects. Not just my own but for others. I been working behind the scenes for years and if people knew what it takes to produce stars, complete projects or to simply run a business it’s grueling. It’s liberating but grueling. I love it, but the work is intense. You got to go out and make stuff happen. It’s not like sitting back waiting on a paycheck. When you run your own company or try to earn a living in ways other than working a 9 to 5, you have to put in the work, energy and time or you won’t be successful. You won’t eat.

Sonic Ebooks: Who designed your cover?

Zo Slater: I did everything. From writing to design. I’m a true artist. I’m involved 95% in my projects. The other 5% is the others I have to do business with(laughing).

Sonic EBooks: Did you learn anything from being in the entertainment industry or business world and what was it?

Zo Slater: Yeah, I learned that there are not too many friends in the entertainment business and sometimes in business period. That’s why I learned how to do most things myself. Either people want to charge you extreme prices to get something done or people pretend to be your friends and make a bunch of empty promises or whatever.

Sonic EBooks: Do you have any advice for others?

Zo Slater: Believe in yourself because no one is going to believe in you like yourself. No one is going to pay you like you pay yourself. You determine your worth. You have to go out here and get it. Be self reliant and make your moves happen.

Sonic EBooks: Do you have anything specific that you want to say to the people?

Zo Slater: Yeah, to all my supporters, thanks. I really appreciate you all. To purchase “The Book of Short Stories” you can go to scribd.com. Don’t forget to check out my blog at www. zothemagnificent.blogspot and go to my website  Zo the Magnificent's Digital Biz for cool digital products like eBooks, software, music, just check it out. And oh yeah, be on the lookout for that new instrumixtape Chi town Chronicles. Hitting you sometime this year. Be on the lookout.

End of Interview

To purchase Zo Slater’s Book of Short Stories click here.

Create Your Own Home Recording Studio!

Discover how to easily build your own recording studio using a computer…right inside your home!

How would you like to create your own home recording studio using your computer to create music? My name is Zo Slater. I have been creating, marketing and promoting music for over 10 years.I have my own production company/ record label, Domination Empire Productions, and have produced and released a series of songs, albums and instrumental mixtapes such as The Come Up and The First Cause volumes. Most of these projects were created  in my home recording studio.

Even though many successful musicians record their music at high end and professional recording studios it is possible to create music with the same high quality and professionalism  right from your home. 

 Years ago I started with a 4 track  recording deck (OK, that was a long time ago). Now I own a digital mixer that I've had for years, a Roland VS 1880 that I attached an Numark turntable to.But other than owning those pieces of equipment, most of my recordings is now done on my computer. The audio and midi software available today for computer recording is useful. You can record multiple tracks, edit the recordings and add special effects as desired. Many of the audio recording programs come with their own special effects such as reverb, compression, flanger, and chorus, to name a few. Some of the recording software can also accept third party effects such as vocal removers, tube amp effects and many more.

Multitrack recording software allows for recording various live instruments, vocals, etc, onto individual tracks. After recording one track, you can play it back while recording another. Once finished, you can mix all the individual tracks down into one stereo track. Some recording software will import and record both audio and MIDI, some audio only. If you have a MIDI keyboard or other MIDI instrument, be sure to pick software that handles both formats.

Creating a simple home audio recording studio is easy. In addition to software, an audio and/or midi interface will allow you to plug all kinds of audio components, microphones and instruments into your computer for live recording, recording from tape or even from your old vinyl lp’s. You can also use a home stereo system as an interface for audio components by running cables to it from your computer’s sound card. A laptop with recording software and a USB interface can serve as a totally portable recording studio. And again, if you have MIDI instruments, be sure to get an interface that will allow connecting them in addition to audio components and instruments.

The digital revolution has made music recording easily available to anyone with a computer. If you enjoy music and want to do more than just download mp3’s from the Internet, get some multitrack recording software and start your own home sound studio.

The digital revolution has made music recording easily available to anyone with a computer. If you enjoy music and want to do more than just download mp3’s from the Internet, get some multitrack recording software and start your own home sound studio. Also, due to the enormous demand for my upcoming book “Start your Own Digital Label”, I've released a Free sample of the book. You can download it here. The actual book will be available soon.

Zo the Magnificent Announces New Instrumental Mixtape

Chicago hip-hop producer and VJ, Zo the Magnificent is set to release his new instrumental mixtape titled, The House of 7's, on his  label Domination Empire Records. The mixtape consists of instrumental hip-hop tracks all produced and mixed by Zo himself. There has been no official release date for the mixtape but a video for the first track,World Renowned, is in the works.

An Open Letter From Zo Slater Announcing the Launch of the Digital Biz

Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Zo Slater . Chances are you haven't heard of me before. But when you finish reading this, you'll be glad you finally did. I graduated from a small college and was filled with ambitious dreams for the future. I drove expensive cars and owned millions of dollars in real estate. All of this was possible because of my own online business finance company. I have been involved in financing well over $700,000,000, in businesses and commercial properties  throughout the years of my business. I traveled throughout most of the United States, as well as the Caribbean,  Hawaiian Islands, Canada and many different parts of Europe, both on pleasure and business. I was also chosen to work with a good friend of mine on his e magazine as an graphic designer and music journalist due to my background in digital media production.

Five years ago, my  business finance company shut down ,and I also left my job as an music journalist  and formed a hip hop group under my own label  that eventually didn't make it. Frankly, membership in the Illuminati is not for everyone. After five years of long hours, late nights and weekends at my home office,  I have  created over thousands  of  digital media products and services  and bound them into one site. My years of experience in online business and digital media has given me the privilege of compiling my knowledge into a variety of different programs that have all been tried, tested, and proven and will be offered on my website. I've recently packaged all of my years of experience in the digital media industry in such a way that will help you  as  a business owner , digital media artist or hobbyist.

I am excited to be able to start this business and  write this letter to you. For many years I've wanted to get these products into the marketplace where I could help as many people as possible get their hands on them, and I've done it.That's why I created this website!

I’m informing you that the Digital Biz will be fully launched real soon.

Our web store offers a complete and diverse line of digital products such as e books, computer software programs for both personal and business use, electronics, interactive games, music, videos and more.  

We are able to offer  our customers a wide range of excellent

digital products.  Enclosed, for your review, is a

partial list of the items we will currently have available:

• Start Your Own Digital Label

• How To Become A Self Made C.E.O.

• How To Become A Domain Hustler

• Zo Slater's Book of Short Stories

• Zonaire's Account Executive Program 

We believe that you will be delighted to see some of our latest products and invite you to contact the Digital Biz for any inquiries or questions. Visit our website or email us at info@zothemagnificent.biz
      

We hope that you will come and visit our website soon.

                                    

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