Spotlight: TUG

I would always hear about Tug's beats, but never actually met the guy. Eventually, I met him at Major Thursdays because he was the photographer there. I never got his name, so even after meeting him, I still didn't know he was Tug. Finally, he was in the studio with us and making a crazy beat. I just assumed the photographer from Major Thursdays was a really good producer too. I had to ask Feb who he was and he informed me that he was TUG...Or so the legend goes.

My name is...
hmmnnn?

a.k.a.
Vee or Tugboat or TUG or TUGBEATs...or Primo for some.

I'm from...
Watsonville which is 15 miles south of Santa Cruz, CA. If you drink Martinellis sparkling cider ( great with HENN), yup that's where it originates from - my hometown, Watsonville!

But i'd rather be in...
the studio with my folks making music. Making OTB ( out the box) at a concerto or taking randoms pixs.

You should know me because...
Upcoming...If you don't know me you will never never know me. I'm an individualistic. beatmaker.producer.composer.artist.UFW supporter, and last but not least I'm Pinoy and single.

Im currently working on...
my website (coming soon) and working on a couple of remixes for some indie artist. Working with locals as well as my artistas, word.

Some people say I look like...
Mr. Miyagi. A buddhist that broke out from the temple. The fat asian gangster in "Gran Torino."

Don't let anyone tell you...
You're nothing. You're nobody. You won't achieve your dream.


The last time I said never again...
I will never drive to Vegas. For some odd reason I think it's LOCO!

The cure for a hangover is...
tulog (sleep), more tulog, and if you wake up, try menudo or top ramen. HYDRATE is the key! And old school Filipino movies!! HAHA!

Mama always said...
Pray. Ask the Lord for strength, wisdom, and knowledge. We can't make it without his help.

Happiness is...
No regrets. Take the risk. I say jam session with anybody that loves to make music. Freestyle. Get in the cipher. Get in mix. REPRESENT! MANNY PAQUIAO brings me happiness!

The Key to success is...
A mind troubled by doubt cannot focus on the course to victory. The only thing that hinders you from getting to where you want to be is YOU! DO YOU!

If you see me, you should..
Give me the wink and the gun. Approach me with caution. I might give you a hug! Secret handshake. If you want to collab, need beats or want to have a session, I'm down.

My future projects/plans are...
My site to be launched by this summer and develop a wide range of clientele. Be in PI/Europe/Japan/uncharted territory, and to have SKYFLAKES in Safeway!

Final words/Shout outs...
First thank God for the things that he gave you, life, air and the seconds that count...Be you. Do you...Create, not imitate. Respect the architects! Whatever happens HAPPENS. Find your signature. Find your passion. Shout out to all my closest fam and friends and artistas - u know who you are. Many to mention! GOD BLESS YALL!

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You can see hot chicks @ Tug's site, www.hellapix.com or listen to the smooth, sultry sounds of Tugbeats @ myspace.com/tugbeatsproductions.