From the moment I heard the song I knew it was a hit worthy of the airplay it received.  I'm talking about "The Pocket".  And if you're from the DC area, there's something you need to do tonight. Thank the rap gods for sending you Tabi Bonney. He's a real MC.  He's an educated, humble, just plain down-to-earth dude...someone that will represent DC Hip Hop to the fullest.  His style and flow is unique, and from the beginning he's told us that the secret to his success was to just be himself.  I doubt that you will ever hear this man rapping about something he's never experienced or something that you couldn't relate to personally.  I've seen him perform his music in front of kids and adults young at heart.  He didn't have to switch up his lyrics or sensor himself so as not to offend the audience to get his message across.  That's a sign of good music...from a real MC.  So support your boy...he's doing it for real.  I'm sure once it's all said and done, all of DC will hold him in the highest regard just like they love and respect DJ Kool, Non-Chalant and a few others that represented us and our DC sound to the world.

DCMM:  What’s good with you Tabi

Tabi: Chillin’, man ya’ll need to make me a co host as much as I’m on here...lol

DCMM: lol…True I feel you, so what up with the label situation what’s going on with you.

Tabi:  We talking to all the labels, even a couple of stars you might know, but don’t want to mention any names too soon, and I’m in the middle of shooting my next video Syce it, so you’ll see it soon on MTV, MTV Jams, VH1 Soul and a couple of others.

DCMM: Yes Syce It is the jam right now.  So how do you feel the public is receiving the new project?

Tabi: Everything is good; its a little apprehension when you come up with something new...it’s not easy.  But all the greats went through it, people sometimes don’t understand it but they will eventually.  So far it’s been nothing but love.

DCMM: What’s on the horizon for Tabi Bonney?

Tabi: Just taking it to the next level, focusing on the music.  Doing it internationally…I’m in Europe and Africa. And soon to be in Japan

DCMM:  The whole “In the Pocket” Phenomena…how did that come about.

Tabi: It just happened from hard work putting it out myself not looking for any hand outs.  Not asking any major labels to sign me.  I put the project together, invested my own money and it magically happened.

DCMM: Definitely, because everyone is feeling that joint for real.  Tell us about the Organized Rhyme label.

Tabi:  Organized Rhyme, I founded with my partner Haziq, and we’ve just been pushing.

DCMM: Tabi before we end this interview, what type of advice for the upcoming artist in the business.

Tabi:  Like I said, don’t look for any hand outs, invest your money in your project and do it because no one is going to believe in you except you and that’s what you have to do.

DCMM: Definitely words to live by…Tabi we thank you for supporting what we do and talking with us. Much continued success to you.

Check out more of Tabi's music at www.myspace.com/tabibonney.