Life has a way of causing humans to perceive each other in ways that are sometimes a bit off centered. In the entertainment field, it is quite a challenge to distinguish the true character of a star. Due to the mysterious element that constantly grows as an artist reaches higher heights, some media companies and lay citizens often create their own definition of who an artist really is. Detrimental or not, the buzz keeps spreading. Generalizations and stereotypes continue and some questions remain unanswered. The Heat Magazine places great enthusiasm on delivering in-depth interviews which accentuate the “realism” in the stars that share their business endeavors with us. We had an opportunity to build a stronger relationship with Mr. Meana and get a closer look at his life, journey, and upcoming music. With enormous success as one half of the acclaimed rap group, Partners -N- Crime, The Heat wanted to see what was on Meana’s mind and agenda.
The Heat Magazine: What’s your latest work that we can look forward to?
Mista Meana: Well my latest work is titled “WHO SAY I CANT RAP”. It consists of 24 songs. It is giving my audience a clear side of who I am as MISTA MEANA and no PNC haven’t broke up. (laughing out loud)
The Heat Magazine: What can we expect from, ‘Who Say I Cant Rap’? 
Mista Meana: On this project you can expect my views on life as I see it from all levels: street, spiritual, clever, and witty side. I have a song with my 10 year old daughter AMARI on a song called “ROCK WIT US”. I also got my HITZ INTERNATIONAL fam on board. Outside of that I have JUVENILE on my single track with this up and coming star WHIT BANKS. It’s a well rounded mixtape but people that have heard it say that it should be an album.
The Heat Magazine: As a member of Partners N Crime, how have you guys been able to remain successful and grow musically?
Mista Meana: Well me and Kango are like brothers and we always put God first in all our endeavors. We respect each others boundaries and we allow each other their own space to create.
The Heat Magazine: Who inspires you as an artist?
Mista Meana: Any artist that’s CREATIVE and DIFFERENT. I love creativity straight up!!!!!!!
The Heat Magazine: Since we’re on creativity, What’s your favorite dish?
Mista Meana: Red beans and rice with baked chicken (you know I gotta throw the chicken in it lol) and some fresh veggies. BAM!
The Heat Magazine: How do you feel about education?
Mista Meana: Education is big because knowing is half the battle. The more you LEARN the more you GROW, education ain’t something just for our kids. It’s something we all should continue to seek. REMEMBER knowledge is power people.
The Heat Magazine: What’s your take on relationships and the music business?
Mista Meana: Well this MUSIC BUSINESS is built off RELATIONSHIPS. In this business today: who you know that they know so we can get this done. “BUSINESS” in a nutshell and RELATIONSHIPS make that happen. BAM (laughing out loud)
The Heat Magazine: What advice would you give upcoming artists?
Mista Meana: Grind and stay FOCUSED on the prize and remember to put God first before moving. Try to continue to move forward even through all rejects, but remain POSITIVE throughout your STRUGGLES and you can make this a career.
The Heat Magazine: How do you feel about the current state of the music industry?
Mista Meana: I love where the music business is right now. I didn’t a year ago, because I didn’t fully understand the change the business took when they left analog and went digital. But now that I overstand the nature of the business, I can move much better now and so can any artist that is dedicated to making this out of a career.
The Heat Magazine: What makes Mista Meana so unique?
Mista Meana: I’mma realist, I stand on what I believe to be real or what you would call reality. I seek the truth and stand behind it and let that be my armor and God be my shield.
The Heat Magazine: Where are you from?
Mista Meana: I’m from my mothers womb (laughing out loud), but I claim HOLLYGROVE home of the best RAPPERS and you read it right RAPPERS with a “S”. (laughing out loud)
The Heat Magazine: What’s the biggest lesson you have learned in life or in music?
Mista Meana: That everything you see ain’t always what it is. Remember LIFE is the teacher we are just STUDENTS in the class. And MUSIC is my LIFE. It lets my voice LIVE FOREVER.
The Heat Magazine: I understand that you spend a lot of time in the studio and handling business affairs with HITZ International, what’s in the future for you as an executive?
Mista Meana: To make every ARTIST I work with MILLIONAIRES and more. More meaning becoming the best people they can BE.
The Heat Magazine: How do you feel about the New Orleans Saints?
Mista Meana: I’m FOREVER a SAINTS FAN PERIOD. WHODAT4LYFE!
The Heat Magazine:
How important is having balance in life?
Mista Meana:
Balance is harmony when dealing with LIFE because everything in your life needs attention or it dies. The more you put on your plate, the more you gotta digest. Then you wonder why you have heartburn. (Laughing out loud)
The Heat Magazine:
With the latest surge of violence in New Orleans, tell us how you feel about it.
Mista Meana:
MURDER IS BAD FOR BUSINESS. It’s BAD for our NEIGHBORHOODS, It’s BAD for our FAMILIES, It’s BAD for our PEOPLE as a WHOLE. If we learn to HATE the right things like I HATE MURDER, then and only then will this MURDER SPIRIT STOP. We must COMMAND it to not ASK it to.
The Heat Magazine:
What’s your definition of a group and loyalty?
Mista Meana:
A group is FAMILY. It’s two or more people sharing the EXACT same vision. It’s like they see themselves as one. Loyalty is a given if you plan to be a GROUP.
The Heat Magazine:
As a family man, tell us about some of your proud moments.
Mista Meana:
Meeting my beautiful wife and the births of all my wonderful daughters. GOD is GOOD ALL OF THE TIME.
Mista Meana’s mixtape is scheduled to be released March 21st. The Heat Magazine will provide more information in the near future.
For more information concerning this article, contact Dion Norman at itsdevious@yahoo.com.
For more information on Mista Meana, contact him @MRMEANA on Twitter or MRMEANA504@GMAIL.COM.
