Exposed Vocals Catches an Exclusive with “Money Boy”

Joshua Landry better know as “Money Boy” was born Sept 10, 1989 to Shirley Lolis and Michael Landry Sr from Baton Rouge, LA. Money Boy wrote his first song at the age of 10 and was performing at 12. Going by the name “Lil J” which soon changed after he did his second performance where he threw money and got the name “Money Boy”.

Being noticed by others for his talent, he joined “The Hard Hitters”. After a performace at a local talent show, Dassie Boy and Money Boy started there own group called “Da Sickest Boyz”. It was then that a local club promoter named J=Boy gave the group a chance to become more known in the city as he booked them to perform at a night club.

In 2006 Money Boy started his solo career with Bottom Up Ent. He created his first solo hit titled “1 on 1” which featured local artist Lil Josh, Earnest, Level and Mark out the ville boys. Different visions caused Money Boy to switch labels.

In 2008, He signed with the late Nussie. He then produced another local classic titled “I’m da Hot Topic”. Finally on the rise on the local sceen, Money Boy had another setback. Nussie, the label CEO, was killed the following year and Money Boy was without a label.

2010, another label came calling. Big Fancy reached out to Money Boy in 2010 where Money again produced a hit single in “I-10 Cowboy”. Money Boy became co owner with Big Fancy and assisted the the creation of King Fancy Ent. He found new talent in the city and teamed up with another local artist to produce more hit songs. With his status rising, another problem arose. Big Fancy dies of a heart attack in 2012 and another person would step in as co CEO. From 2012-2015, Bald Head Redd and Money Boy ran the label and produced more hit records with artist such as the late Racked Up Ready, Madd Marvin and more.

Late 2015, more bad news happens as Ball Head Redd is sent to prision. Now Money Boy has joined his older brother Michael “Bossman” Landry Jr as he formed One Life Entertainment Music Group which is the mother label of his own imprint, Black Top Mafia. Under One Life Entertainment Music Group, he has released the hit single, “Like Yea” which is currently getting rotation in the US, Canada, and the UK which features fellow labelmate Mac.

Money Boy is the next Baton Rouge rapper to hit the nationwide scene. Expect the unexpected from his upcoming album “All Sauce” coming soon!

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: 

Exposed Vocals: So tell us your story. Where did you grow up? What made you decide to become an artist?

Money Boy: I grew up in South Baton Rouge and mid city area. I just had a passion for music at an early age.

Exposed Vocals: How did you come up with that name? What was your inspiration behind it?

Money Boy: When I was in 7th grade, I performed at a talent show and i started throwing money. After that, everyone knew me as Money Boy.

Exposed Vocals: What do you think about online music sharing? Do you ever give your music away for free? Why?

Money Boy: As an up and coming artist, I don’t care how you get the music long as you get the music. Thats what make the majors come looking and put money behind you. You have to have a street hit that everybody feeling. As far as giving music away, I do all the time. I’m trying to be your favorite rapper. In the end, it will all work itself out so it’s good to give back from the beginning.

Exposed Vocals: Since everyone was a start-up once, can you give any smaller or local bands or artists looking to get gigs and airplay some tips?

Money Boy: Promotion is the best thing. The harder you promote, the more success comes your way. This game is 10% talent and 90% business.

Exposed Vocals: Where do you usually gather songwriting inspiration? What is your usual songwriting process?

Money Boy: I study other artist. I grew up listening to Tupac, Cash Money Records, No Limit Records and local artist like Boosie and C-Loc. They from the same neighborhood as me so they speak about what i see and live everyday.

Exposed Vocals: Do you have a band website? What online platforms do you use to share your music?

Money Boy: No website yet we working on it. My music is available on all major digital sites like itunes, google play, amazon, and so forth plus soundcloud and youtube.

Exposed Vocals: If you were given half a million dollars and a year off, what would you do? How would you spend it?

Money Boy: If I was given that much, i would buy a house and start a trust fund for my kids. Maybe start a business also. Things are pretty cheap in the south so i’d stretch that money lol.

Exposed Vocals: How do you find ways to promote your music? What works best for you?

Money Boy: I use the internet a lot. Twitter, Instagram, FB, and snapchat. Social media is really big and it’s the fastest way to get your name and music out there.

Exposed Vocals: So, what’s next? Any new upcoming projects that you want to talk about?

Money Boy: Yea, I have my mixtape coming out soon. It’s in the final production stages. That is called “Fat Boy Wit A Swag” and my album is also coming right after that called “All Sauce”.

Exposed Vocals: If you weren’t making music, what would you be doing?

Money Boy: working taking care of my kids by any means.

Exposed Vocals: How do you juggle the rest of your responsibilities while trying to stay ahead in your music life?

Money Boy: Just stay focused and keep my mind on the goal.

Exposed Vocals: What should fans look forward to in 2016?

Money Boy: My album “All Sauce” coming out late summer early fall. The single is already in rotation which is titled “Like Yea” featuring my labelmate Mac. I’m go be doing a few shows and maybe drop another mixtape in winter. Till then, check out my video for Like Yea here https://youtu.be/Hlil7yNEwnY