IAA INDUSTRY NEWS: What is your music background?
PAPA DUKEZ: My father was very into music growing up. He plays a few instruments and is usually playing live a few times a month. So it’s in my bloodline. I have always studied music and been intrigued by it. I personally started my musical career in 2009 when my older brother opened up a clothing store. We were always hustling looking for new ways to earn more income. We decided to build a studio in the back and record people after hours. I would engineer and charge per hour while the store was closed. I always loved music and wanted to be involved with it in some way, but I never knew how. Then watching people record and hearing finished products inspired me to get in the studio myself. I have been creating music since.
IAA INDUSTRY NEWS: Why do you want to record and release your own
PAPA DUKEZ: I always felt I had a story that people would be interested in hearing. My team Cafe Ole’ / Dirty Denim have been through so much as a unit and still are tight knit and grinding harder then ever. I also love how music is timeless. That has always a big reason I wanted to pursue it.
IAA INDUSTRY NEWS: What are your songs about?
PAPA DUKEZ: It depends on the day. I try and tell stories of daily events or past events, future events, whatever. I like writing about my life and the people in it. It’s a good feeling verbally painting a picture and having my friends and loved ones be involved. This allows us to share certain experiences forever. I love how music is always changing and evolving with every thing you do. Each day brings new things to talk about. So as long as I’m still rocking I’m gonna be rocking.
IAA INDUSTRY NEWS: Who are your musical influences?
PAPA DUKEZ: I stress the fact that I love music, that being said there are way too many to list. I like so many musicians it’s crazy. I just like good quality music. If you have a song that I can rock out too, enjoy myself and be entertained, then you have influenced me. Business wise I am influenced by 50 Cent, Master P, Birdman, Diddy, Jay-Z, Nelly, Wu-Tang & Dr. Dre.
IAA INDUSTRY NEWS: How would you describe your music to people?
PAPA DUKEZ: My music is versatile, unique, entertaining, and always evolving. My music is my life.
IAA INDUSTRY NEWS: What makes you stand out from other artists?
PAPA DUKEZ: I would say my work ethic and my all around love for music makes me stand out. It’s what I did to take my mind off problems and relieve stress. I did it as a hobby for fun and to stay out the streets. I’m big on the craft as a whole, so I am constantly thinking, writing, creating, listening to, or dreaming of music. It’s just what I have always wanted to do. I truly love doing it so my drive and dedication is something fierce.
IAA INDUSTRY NEWS: Tell us about one of the hardest challenges you had to face in your music career and how did you overcome it?
PAPA DUKEZ: There hasn’t been to many problems. Just little problems with organization, minor communication conflicts, utilizing my resources, and just “life” in general. Life alone has so many ups and downs, but in time like everything I will get through it. I will overcome whatever the obstacle is.
IAA INDUSTRY NEWS: What are some upcoming projects you are currently working on?
PAPA DUKEZ: My team has a big mixtape debut that we are putting the finishing touches on hosted by a big name. We have been working on some official videos that we will be releasing soon. I also have a song with YMCMB’s Cory Gunz that I just finished working on. I also have a new track with Bad Boy’s King Los. I’m also performing with Lloyd Banks this month. Then I am going on tour down the East Coast and throughout Florida with King Los. Our tour ends with a big show closer to our hometown with French Montana in his “Excuse My French Tour.” Other then that, I’m always working on new music with Cafe Ole’ Enterprises / Dirty Denim. We got some official joints coming very soon. I’m never “not” in the booth so there is always an upcoming project in the works.
IAA INDUSTRY NEWS: What are your career goals? Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
PAPA DUKEZ: My career goals are to better my family, my friends, and my loved ones situations. If I do that then my whole life/career was a success. That being said I also just want people to hear what I have to say. I want people to understand me through my music and enjoy it. I want the people to feel my pain, my struggles, my happiness, everything. I want people to learn from and be able to relate to it. In ten years, I see myself in the studio making music for millions of people to listen too.
IAA INDUSTRY NEWS: How can your fans access your music and contact you?
PAPA DUKEZ: www.CafeOleEnterprises.com (Through this site you can click icons to my YouTube, Instagram, Twitter, Email, etc) www.reverbnation.com/papadukez www.reverbnation.com/CafeOleEnterprises www.facebook.com/PapaDukez518 www.facebook.com/CafeOleEnterprises Twitter: @Papa_Dukez Twitter: @TeamCafeOle Instagram: @PapaDukez Instagram: @CafeOleEnterprises www.YouTube.com/COE518 For Bookings: PapaDukez518@gmail.com For Bookings: COE518@gmail.com
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Nice Article!
keep up the good work dukez
Puttin in work…much respect!!!
Your doing it BIG for the 5-1-8… keep up the fantastic work!!
You seem like you have potential &I would like to hear some of your work. Keep up the good work
This man is the real deal. Cant wait to hear more music. He is a rising star. Watch out!
Papa Dukez is the Truth!
I like Burn It Down and Marvin martian!!
Officialllllllllllllll!!!!! Hip hop is short on intelligent ANDDD talented artists!! Great work, Dukez!!!
Respect to the movement. Gotta love the shout to Ray II. Hometeam, we here.
Nice Flow!
I have heard him before he has great music videos too
#MugginSeason
Get it my G #Respect
Quality work. Keep it up
MY BRO GO SO HARD 2014 WE GOT NEXT!!!!!!! C.O.E YASHBOIS FUCK WIT US U KNOW WE GOT IT!!!
It makes me feel blessed having been a part of your growing up. I can remember when you were just a lil kid reaching for the stars. Our struggle has been rough and most of us, if not all of us have had to deal with unfortunate circumstances either in the hood or with the law and we all somehow came out better, more successful people. I am so happy for you and all your success and I am always watching to see what you do next. I am soooo proud of you…keep doin what you do… #CafeOle’ #DirtyDenim #D.Diddy #51Great
Its amazing papadukez i love it keep up the good work
Papa Dukez keep up the good work
talent and dedication are a deadly combination. get with it or get out the way.
A true artist. Big things to come from this guy.
Reppin the team to the fullest! C.O.E/ Dirty Denim, but most important putting 518 on the map!!!
Yah Goin’ in, I can’t wait til’ yah drop the joints I produced.
#GrindHard
Rising star beats on point hooks are legit 518 and the world stand up you are know listening to dukez
Them boys go so hard I c y’all boyz big up my g’s 518 on the map for real gettin it popping the hole cafe ole’ y’all doin it
Came along way since GMG!!!!
You are the shit…
music is dope. videos are on point. The Cafe Ole team murdered 2013. Keep the Driver seat
Keep Grinding Keep Shining!!! #Salute
More respect to Papadukez from this article cause he keeps it real
DUKES keep doing your thing! You have the drive and determination.
Great article D! Congrats 🙂 y’all deserve it… You guys work so hard and most definitely deserve it all!! Keep on the grind and remember you got the whole cap city supporting you!! Much love xo
Incredible talent. Doing the 518 proud. Keep up the good work.
Keep grinding…….greatness to come!!
Proud to know these guys are coming from my home town!! Papa dukes does work!
Keep Working Hard
determined and focused to suceed. That’s my true ass dude
Papa Dukez proud to know you! Keep it coming!
dopee
I remember being little watching you my bro and the boys playin ball everyday.. You’ve come so far, keep doin your thing!
Great article D keep up the great work you’re and inspiration to many
Love the music and respect the hard work and dedication. My boy been grinding this thing for a minute now and putting upstate on the map. Nothing but love and support! C.O.E. all day!!!!
Started from the bottom now we here!! Congrats on ur success and may god bless u w more!! Love the music and live performances!! Ur energy gets me hype!!
So proud of you guys!! Keep doing big things and putting in that work!! 518 stand up!! Cafe ‘Ole ALL DAY!!!! You’ll remember ur struggle while ur looking down from the top..I promise u it will be worth it!!
518 stand up
Omg you have came so far! Keep doing big things! Cant wait to see what’s next for you all!
Ttys xoxo
Deven
Papa dukez is the illest nigga in Nebraska!!!!!!!!
Cool article. I enjoyed it. Keep up the great work!! 🙂
DUKES WUTS IT LOOK LIKE, KEEP DOIN YA THANG EVER NEED A BITCH FROM TEXAS 2 SPIT IT THREW THA WIRE WIT U, GET @ME
S/O to the homie Papa Dukes hsrd definitely does pay off and your proof of that my g. Truly an inspiration. Keep grinding homie word.
~Kev Dolla
See you at the French Montana show! COE
Yo papa dukes keep up the hard work bro your killin it I love the music its awesome to see your doin things and makin somethin of yourself.
Thats great…Keep up the awesome work
Nice job, keep up the good work 🙂
Lets Get it
Dirty Denim Stand up
Keep it up bruh
#work #ethic
Holla at me #collab
Awesome article. Wishing you all the best!! Can’t wait to hear more of your stuff 🙂
Liked the article you seem like a real dude. Somebody i wouldnt mind workin with some day. Keep it up man – @youngn813
My dudez on a path to greatness!!!!
Keep Grinding
Do Work!!!
Not bad!
518 all day…. Dukes n the whoe Coe squad is bringin it… puttin us on the map.. mad love and props
Great article, keep up the good work Papa Dukez
Bro you are real insiparation to me personally and the youth too. work hard in silence and let success make noise. #your real
My G Dukez is official.. doin big things follow this cats rise to the top of the game! 518 Stand up #salute #realtalk
Spot on with this write-up, I truly believe this website needs much more attention. I’ll probably be returning to see more, thanks for
the advice!