WCGS: Hey Whatz Good SSOL, homie 1st of all jus wanna thanku 4 takin part on Westcoast Gunsmoke Vol 6,tell us a bit about yoself and where u represent.
LIL CHINO
(SSOL): Hey whats crackin homie, well thanks for letting us be apart of the project. SSOL was established in 2006 and we have 4 albums out right now. Were from Fillmore southern Cali in the 805 area.
WCGS: What made u wanna get in2 the rap game.
LIL CHINO
(SSOL): I have always liked music since I was a kid. It has always been a big part of my life and in the early 90’s I always listened to whatever my brother would bump and it was all west coast rap, old school, and oldies. Then in 2002 I recorded my first song with the homie Beebz.
WCGS: Tell us a bit about some of the projects u have got goin on,albums,mixtapes,etc.
LIL CHINO
(SSOL): Well we just released our new album on the 5th of May titled “West Coast Certified” we got a bunch of features on there such as 805 legends Dominator, Delux, & Sara.S, Also the homie Two-J from Japan, J-Locc from Italy, Casual, Weeto, and the Street Hustle team Lil vandal & Daze. We got some crazy west coast productions from the homie Docc Free, Sovan, Ese Spanky & G-Dogg. Also we are working on the 5th SSOL album.
WCGS: Do u have any upcoming shows or tours lined up for 09.
LIL CHINO
(SSOL): Nah homie nothing lined up for 09.
WCGS: Was u eva involved in gang violence.
LIL CHINO
(SSOL): Its hard not to ever be involved in it when your from a small town homie.
WCGS: Tell us a bit about some of the artists u have collaborated with.
LIL CHINO
(SSOL): Well we have been fortunate enough to colab with Sara.S, Dominator, and CLS from the 805. Also from the 805 Young Luck & Young Chitty. My Italian homies Arduz & LaMonphe. Casual, Weeto, Two-J, and J-Locc.
WCGS: How do you compare the hiphop of the 90s to the hiphop of today.
LIL CHINO
(SSOL): Homie I grew up on 90’s west coast rap so I was influenced a lot by it. Every era of music has its own style but my favorite is 90’s rap.
WCGS: Have u heard the Westcoast Gunsmoke Vol 1,2,3,4 n 5
LIL CHINO
(SSOL): Yeah I just recently had a chance to check em out and they sound firme.
WCGS:Which artist do u respect the most in hiphop 2day.
LIL CHINO
(SSOL): I respect all artist that are down to do their thing and put themselves out there to try to get their music out. All artist that are serious about the game and know what it takes to do this.
WCGS: Do u have any advice for up n coming artists.
LIL CHINO
(SSOL): Don’t give up and do it for the love of it. Your not always gonna see feria from the start so keep focused and stay hustling. Be open to take constructive criticism cus your close friends and fam wont always tell you the truth hahaha but hey it only makes you better as an MC. Practice like a mutha! hahahaha
WCGS: Last of all jus wanna thanku for takin part in this interview brought to you on behalf of Devious Records,Dubz Up Nation,Hard Livin n Rhymeside,do u have any last werdz or shoutouts
L.CHINO
(SSOL): Gracias homie, simon thanks for the interview and taking time to listen to our jamz. I wanna say q-vo to my homies from the StreetHustle team, Christian, Daze, Lil Vandal, Jr, Beebz. My partner Lil Panch. Mi familia, my carnal Oscar & my 2 nephews Adrian & Nate. All the artist that have collaborated with us. The homie Tomas Solis, Dominator, Sara.S, Delux, and all our fans. Especially the fans over seas in Japan, France, and Italy. Gracias for all the support!
WG:Hey whatz good Sick YG, first off jus wanna thanku 4 takin part in this interview and being a part of Westcoast Gunsmoke Vol 5,tell us a bit about yoself n where u represent.
SYG: What's good! This is your dude Sick YG coming out of Fillmoe, California, home of the world famous Fillmore Auditorium and the legendary Fillmore Slim.
WG:What made you wanna get in2 the rap game.
SYG: Well, actually, my uncle Big Bob was one of the pioneer DJ's in Hip Hop from the Bay; so, I inherited the game.
WG:Tell us about some of the artists you have collaborated with.
SYG: I've collaborated with numerous artists such as: Z-Man of One Block Radius, Equipto, Sco Journers, Skitz, Bored Stiff, The Grouch, Hugh EMC, Mike Marshall, Chunk, and an array of other highly talented artists in the game.
WG:How do you compare 2days state of hiphop 2 that of the early n mid ninetys.
SYG:. Well, in the 90's you had to be on top of your game to shine due to the limited resources that there was to distribute your music. Nowadays, it seems that everybody wants to be in the music game. And, with the internet playing a large role as far as exposure, it's easier for artists to get their music heard.
WG:which artist do u respect the most in hiphop 2day.
SYG: I respect all artists that's trying to do their thing and make a mark in this game.
WG:What are some of the projects u have goin on/mixtapes/albums.etc.
SYG: Well, let's see... I have 3 tracks on the smash hit video game presented by Platinum Games and SEGA entitled "MadWorld" which is doing well. Also, I have an EP available exclusively on MySpace called "Furious Styles" where I take it back to the essence of Hip Hop. I have a few projects in the works: "Black Gothem" the compilation and "Euphoria" the compilation both of which will be debuting some new hot artists to look forward to.
WG:What would u like 2 accomplish in the next year.
SYG:I'd like to be on an international tour by next year. So, Google me and get as much Sick YG music as you can and show your love and support.
WG:Was u eva involved in gang violence.
SYG:As far as that goes, I'll just say that I was a product of my environment.
WG:What advice do you have for rising westcoast artists.
SYG: My advice to all artists that's trying to get into the game is to keep striving, stay consistent, and believe in your talent.
WG:Do you have any shows/tours lined up for 09.
SYG: Yes, for all show dates visit me at http://www.myspace.com/sickyg
WG:Have you checked out westcoastgunsmoke Vol,1,2,3 n 4.
SYG: Yes, I have and I must say that y'all are doing your thing. I'm honored for you making me a part of it.
WG:What was the last album u bought or downloaded.
SYG:. Honestly, I was in a store and had seen the old school 12" C.I.A. (Ice Cube's first group) and I had to grab it.
WG:homie last of all jus wanna thank you 4 takin part in this interview on behalf of Devious Records/Dubz Up Nation n Hard Livin Ent,do u have any shoutoutz or last werdz.
SYG:. I want to send a shout to Westcoast Gunsmoke for puttin' me on, My entire Family, Skitz, The Beat Meiser, Big Bob, Toney Tone, Shima Sounds, Shuzz, Joey Slick, The whole Joint One Fam, Ciano Ceved, Conglomerade Music Group Inc., Hugh EMC, DJ-X1, Max Millie, The Cannibus Company, FTC, Lenny Williams, Chunk, Z-Man, Sco Journers, D-Fresh, Sky Baller, Equipto, Tabb Doe, Earl Franchise, Slapp Turner, 24, Gigalo Gee, J. Grimm, A-1, Mack Mir, Bumpy Mack, Kick Back, JD Walker the Boss Talker the Night Stalker the Water Walker, Joe Bennett, Sal Bo, Eddie Caine, Young Rome, Thief Da High Priest, Willie Hen, everybody in my camp, everbody in Fillmoe, the entire West Coast, all of my sexy MySpace female friends, and any body that slipped my mind, I Love You Too.! One Love!!!
SYG: What's good! This is your dude Sick YG coming out of Fillmoe, California, home of the world famous Fillmore Auditorium and the legendary Fillmore Slim.
WG:What made you wanna get in2 the rap game.
SYG: Well, actually, my uncle Big Bob was one of the pioneer DJ's in Hip Hop from the Bay; so, I inherited the game.
WG:Tell us about some of the artists you have collaborated with.
SYG: I've collaborated with numerous artists such as: Z-Man of One Block Radius, Equipto, Sco Journers, Skitz, Bored Stiff, The Grouch, Hugh EMC, Mike Marshall, Chunk, and an array of other highly talented artists in the game.
WG:How do you compare 2days state of hiphop 2 that of the early n mid ninetys.
SYG:. Well, in the 90's you had to be on top of your game to shine due to the limited resources that there was to distribute your music. Nowadays, it seems that everybody wants to be in the music game. And, with the internet playing a large role as far as exposure, it's easier for artists to get their music heard.
WG:which artist do u respect the most in hiphop 2day.
SYG: I respect all artists that's trying to do their thing and make a mark in this game.
WG:What are some of the projects u have goin on/mixtapes/albums.etc.
SYG: Well, let's see... I have 3 tracks on the smash hit video game presented by Platinum Games and SEGA entitled "MadWorld" which is doing well. Also, I have an EP available exclusively on MySpace called "Furious Styles" where I take it back to the essence of Hip Hop. I have a few projects in the works: "Black Gothem" the compilation and "Euphoria" the compilation both of which will be debuting some new hot artists to look forward to.
WG:What would u like 2 accomplish in the next year.
SYG:I'd like to be on an international tour by next year. So, Google me and get as much Sick YG music as you can and show your love and support.
WG:Was u eva involved in gang violence.
SYG:As far as that goes, I'll just say that I was a product of my environment.
WG:What advice do you have for rising westcoast artists.
SYG: My advice to all artists that's trying to get into the game is to keep striving, stay consistent, and believe in your talent.
WG:Do you have any shows/tours lined up for 09.
SYG: Yes, for all show dates visit me at http://www.myspace.com/sickyg
WG:Have you checked out westcoastgunsmoke Vol,1,2,3 n 4.
SYG: Yes, I have and I must say that y'all are doing your thing. I'm honored for you making me a part of it.
WG:What was the last album u bought or downloaded.
SYG:. Honestly, I was in a store and had seen the old school 12" C.I.A. (Ice Cube's first group) and I had to grab it.
WG:homie last of all jus wanna thank you 4 takin part in this interview on behalf of Devious Records/Dubz Up Nation n Hard Livin Ent,do u have any shoutoutz or last werdz.
SYG:. I want to send a shout to Westcoast Gunsmoke for puttin' me on, My entire Family, Skitz, The Beat Meiser, Big Bob, Toney Tone, Shima Sounds, Shuzz, Joey Slick, The whole Joint One Fam, Ciano Ceved, Conglomerade Music Group Inc., Hugh EMC, DJ-X1, Max Millie, The Cannibus Company, FTC, Lenny Williams, Chunk, Z-Man, Sco Journers, D-Fresh, Sky Baller, Equipto, Tabb Doe, Earl Franchise, Slapp Turner, 24, Gigalo Gee, J. Grimm, A-1, Mack Mir, Bumpy Mack, Kick Back, JD Walker the Boss Talker the Night Stalker the Water Walker, Joe Bennett, Sal Bo, Eddie Caine, Young Rome, Thief Da High Priest, Willie Hen, everybody in my camp, everbody in Fillmoe, the entire West Coast, all of my sexy MySpace female friends, and any body that slipped my mind, I Love You Too.! One Love!!!
Monday 18 May 2009
WG:Hey whatz good Zee-o, first off jus wanna thanku 4 takin part in this interview and being a part of Westcoast Gunsmoke Vol 5,tell us a bit about yoself n where u represent.
Z: They call me Zee-O aka Z2DaO I represent the Uncontrollable Rhymeside Camp. I'm originally from Southeast San Diego, but grew up in East Daygo San Diego as well.
WG:What made you wanna get in2 the rap game.
Z:I come from a musical family but, actually my older sister Silhouette got me in to writing & rapping to keep me out of trouble as a youth. I had got lock up and when I got out she had a song getting spins on local radio out here in San Diego. That inspired me to do music for real. So I began traveling with her to L.A and studying the game.
WG:Tell us about some of the artists you have collaborated with.
Z: I've been blessed to collaborate on tracks with Sabotawj, RH Bless, Craig G, Bo Roc of The Dove Shack,Fudge Dog, Adonis,Don Elway, Silhouette, The Even Keel, and just recently Syndrome on a track. I plan on doing a lot more collabs over the next year, but for right now it just within the camp.
WG:How do you compare 2days state of hiphop 2 that of the early n mid ninetys.
Z: Hip Hop was getting it, in those days not to say it's not now, but its just a lot harder to break into the industry do to the saturation of it now.
WG:which artist do u respect the most in hiphop 2day.
Z: I respect everybody and their individual hustles.
WG:What are some of the projects u have going on/mixtapes/albums.etc.
Z: Well I'm currently working on Da Slanguistics record which consists of me and Sabotawj, and I'm working on my solo debut album untitled at the moment. I'm featured on The Even Keels Comin Up LP, Sabotawj's Earth Tones Wit A Mercury Feel, Slanted Eyed Assassins, and the High Place Drive LP.
WG:What would u like 2 accomplish in the next year.
Z: Finish these records, push this music, and travel more
WG:Was u eva involved in gang violence.
Z: I never officially joined any gangs out here, but I have family and friends that are Bloods and Crips, so its not hard to get caught up in gang activities.
WG:What advice do you have for rising westcoast artists.
Z: Stay focused on perfecting your craft.
WG:Do you have any shows/tours lined up for 09.
Z: I'm currently doing show locally with and hip hop band The Even Keel,but I got my passport on deck to do some traveling with my Rhymeside family later this year.
WG:Have you checked out westcoastgunsmoke Vol,1,2,3 n 4.
Z: Yep! I got every single one, good looking out Syndrome
WG:What was the last album u bought or downloaded.
Z: Wow It's been a minute, I believe it was that E40 '' Ball Street Journal.''
WG:homie last of all jus wanna thank you 4 takin part in this interview on behalf of Devious Records/Dubz Up Nation n Hard Livin Ent,Wish you all the success for the future.
Z: They call me Zee-O aka Z2DaO I represent the Uncontrollable Rhymeside Camp. I'm originally from Southeast San Diego, but grew up in East Daygo San Diego as well.
WG:What made you wanna get in2 the rap game.
Z:I come from a musical family but, actually my older sister Silhouette got me in to writing & rapping to keep me out of trouble as a youth. I had got lock up and when I got out she had a song getting spins on local radio out here in San Diego. That inspired me to do music for real. So I began traveling with her to L.A and studying the game.
WG:Tell us about some of the artists you have collaborated with.
Z: I've been blessed to collaborate on tracks with Sabotawj, RH Bless, Craig G, Bo Roc of The Dove Shack,Fudge Dog, Adonis,Don Elway, Silhouette, The Even Keel, and just recently Syndrome on a track. I plan on doing a lot more collabs over the next year, but for right now it just within the camp.
WG:How do you compare 2days state of hiphop 2 that of the early n mid ninetys.
Z: Hip Hop was getting it, in those days not to say it's not now, but its just a lot harder to break into the industry do to the saturation of it now.
WG:which artist do u respect the most in hiphop 2day.
Z: I respect everybody and their individual hustles.
WG:What are some of the projects u have going on/mixtapes/albums.etc.
Z: Well I'm currently working on Da Slanguistics record which consists of me and Sabotawj, and I'm working on my solo debut album untitled at the moment. I'm featured on The Even Keels Comin Up LP, Sabotawj's Earth Tones Wit A Mercury Feel, Slanted Eyed Assassins, and the High Place Drive LP.
WG:What would u like 2 accomplish in the next year.
Z: Finish these records, push this music, and travel more
WG:Was u eva involved in gang violence.
Z: I never officially joined any gangs out here, but I have family and friends that are Bloods and Crips, so its not hard to get caught up in gang activities.
WG:What advice do you have for rising westcoast artists.
Z: Stay focused on perfecting your craft.
WG:Do you have any shows/tours lined up for 09.
Z: I'm currently doing show locally with and hip hop band The Even Keel,but I got my passport on deck to do some traveling with my Rhymeside family later this year.
WG:Have you checked out westcoastgunsmoke Vol,1,2,3 n 4.
Z: Yep! I got every single one, good looking out Syndrome
WG:What was the last album u bought or downloaded.
Z: Wow It's been a minute, I believe it was that E40 '' Ball Street Journal.''
WG:homie last of all jus wanna thank you 4 takin part in this interview on behalf of Devious Records/Dubz Up Nation n Hard Livin Ent,Wish you all the success for the future.
WG:Hey whatz good Jack Paper,first off jus wanna thanku 4 takin part in this interview and being a part of Westcoast Gunsmoke Vol 4,tell us a bit about yoself n where u represent
My name is Jack Paper im from marz and im on my grinde from the music to the clothing co. I produce M.C AND a mix enginner .hip hop is my life
WG:What made you wanna get in2 the rap game.
JP; Shit RUN-DMC N.W.A, SEEING I COULD TERN MY STREET HUSEL TO A REAL BIZZNESS.
WG:Tell us about some of the artists you have collaborated with.
JP: Iv dun songs with mista .f.a.b,, spice 1. mixed records for angila simmons- i just did the new "doey rock" minde candey record I work with proucer "cozmo" a lot and trakmatik
WG:How do you compare 2days state of hiphop 2 that of the early n mid ninetys.
JP' THE 90Z YOU COULD STILL PUT OUT A INDI RECORD AND GET 250K NOW YOU GOT TO PUT IN 100X MORE WORK FOR 1/4 OF THE PAPER.
WG:which artist do u respect the most in hiphop 2day.
JP.SHIT I THINK MOS DEF,T.I ICE CUBE- SNOOP.
WG:What are some of the projects u have goin on/mixtapes/albums.etc.
JP I GOT MY SOLO RECORD OUT NOW ON JACKPAPER.NET,DROOPING A NEW 10 SONG CD FOR SUMMER. ME AND MATT CALI GOT A RECORD COMING OUT IN JUNE ON JACKPAPER.NET CALLED CALI PAPER. AND NEXT WEEK IM BACK IN THE LAB WITH T-MAZZ DOING HIS NEW ALBUM.
AND I JUST DID DOEY ROCKS MINDECANDEY OUT NOW.
WG:What would u like 2 accomplish in the next year.
JP; IM REALY PUSHING MY NEW JACK PAPER CLOTHING.
WG:Was u eva involved in gang violence.
JP ' YES.
WG:What advice do you have for rising westcoast artists.
JP WORK HARD DROP RECORD'S MAN GET YOUR MUSIC OUT YOUR ONLEY AS GOOD AS YOUR LAST,IF DONT GOT SHIT OUT YA ANTE SHIT.
WG:Do you have any shows/tours lined up for 09.
JP' ILL BE ALL OVER CALI PUSHING JACKPAPER.NET EVERY SKATEBOARD PARK,CLUB,BAR SIDE SHOW "IT'S PAPER!!!"
WG:Have you checked out westcoastgunsmoke Vol,1,2 n 3
JP 4 SHOW IV GOT 1 AND 2
WG:What was the last album u bought or downloaded
JP, YOUNG GEEZEY
WG:homie last of all jus wanna thank you 4 takin part in this interview on behalf of Devious Records/Dubz Up Nation n Hard Livin Ent,do u have any shoutoutz or last werdz.
Hit me up on jackpaper.net be on the lookout for all tha new fly shit!! Its paper!!
My name is Jack Paper im from marz and im on my grinde from the music to the clothing co. I produce M.C AND a mix enginner .hip hop is my life
WG:What made you wanna get in2 the rap game.
JP; Shit RUN-DMC N.W.A, SEEING I COULD TERN MY STREET HUSEL TO A REAL BIZZNESS.
WG:Tell us about some of the artists you have collaborated with.
JP: Iv dun songs with mista .f.a.b,, spice 1. mixed records for angila simmons- i just did the new "doey rock" minde candey record I work with proucer "cozmo" a lot and trakmatik
WG:How do you compare 2days state of hiphop 2 that of the early n mid ninetys.
JP' THE 90Z YOU COULD STILL PUT OUT A INDI RECORD AND GET 250K NOW YOU GOT TO PUT IN 100X MORE WORK FOR 1/4 OF THE PAPER.
WG:which artist do u respect the most in hiphop 2day.
JP.SHIT I THINK MOS DEF,T.I ICE CUBE- SNOOP.
WG:What are some of the projects u have goin on/mixtapes/albums.etc.
JP I GOT MY SOLO RECORD OUT NOW ON JACKPAPER.NET,DROOPING A NEW 10 SONG CD FOR SUMMER. ME AND MATT CALI GOT A RECORD COMING OUT IN JUNE ON JACKPAPER.NET CALLED CALI PAPER. AND NEXT WEEK IM BACK IN THE LAB WITH T-MAZZ DOING HIS NEW ALBUM.
AND I JUST DID DOEY ROCKS MINDECANDEY OUT NOW.
WG:What would u like 2 accomplish in the next year.
JP; IM REALY PUSHING MY NEW JACK PAPER CLOTHING.
WG:Was u eva involved in gang violence.
JP ' YES.
WG:What advice do you have for rising westcoast artists.
JP WORK HARD DROP RECORD'S MAN GET YOUR MUSIC OUT YOUR ONLEY AS GOOD AS YOUR LAST,IF DONT GOT SHIT OUT YA ANTE SHIT.
WG:Do you have any shows/tours lined up for 09.
JP' ILL BE ALL OVER CALI PUSHING JACKPAPER.NET EVERY SKATEBOARD PARK,CLUB,BAR SIDE SHOW "IT'S PAPER!!!"
WG:Have you checked out westcoastgunsmoke Vol,1,2 n 3
JP 4 SHOW IV GOT 1 AND 2
WG:What was the last album u bought or downloaded
JP, YOUNG GEEZEY
WG:homie last of all jus wanna thank you 4 takin part in this interview on behalf of Devious Records/Dubz Up Nation n Hard Livin Ent,do u have any shoutoutz or last werdz.
Hit me up on jackpaper.net be on the lookout for all tha new fly shit!! Its paper!!
Sunday 12 April 2009
WG:Hey whatz good La Connecta Soldiers,first off jus wanna thanku 4 takin part in this interview and being a part of Westcoast Gunsmoke Vol 4,tell us a bit about yoself n where u represent.
LA CONNECTA SOLDIERS -no problem homeboy we stay in colorado but shotgun is from orange county california the west coast and 800 from colorado. shotgun started the record label 3 years ago la connecta records ever since its being non stop work..
WG:What made you wanna get in2 the rap game.
LA CONNECTA SOLDIERS-the pasion we have for music we love the culture of hip hop..plus it give us a chance
to tell our life storys.
WG:Tell us about some of the artists you have collaborated with.
LA CONNECTA SOLDIERS-we collaborated with fingazz,mc magic of nb ridaz,phrome from Italy,mal hablado,mr.blue,
dj ak,and many more..
WG:How do you compare 2days state of hiphop 2 that of the early n mid ninetys.
LA CONNECTA SOLDIERS-it use to be better back then but we all working on it G.. as one hip hop nation i think it could be better but it is what it is alot of artist is making in impact now in days like fingazz,lil rob ,dj ak..to name a few we will get there..
WG:which artist do u respect the most in hiphop 2day i respect everybody who works hard and takes this rap game seriously.for us its a job that we take really serious.. WG:What are some of the projects u have goin on/mixtapes/albums.etc.
LA CONNECTA SOLDIERS-first we have ''WE STAY CONNECTED'' feat fingazz,mal hablado,phrome,mr.blue and of course
la connecta soldiers shotgun,800 coming out may 2009 also shotgun and prhome presents the album ''WEST COAST AFFILIATED'' feat fingazz,mr shadow,spanky loco,huero snipes,and manny more coming out in stores early may 2009.also we have ''AMBITIONS OF A RIDER'' feat mc magic of nb ridaz and many more coming out sept.2009 we working alot this year to bring you the best we got.. WG:What would u like 2 accomplish in the next year LA CONNECTA SOLDIERS-to put our label on the map..
WG:Was u eva involved in gang violence.
LA CONNECTA SOLDIERS-yes its always a struggle not to be around gang violence but its life. we not as active as we use to be because of this music and our age but its always arround us nothing we could do about that.asi es la vida. WG:What advice do you have for rising westcoast artists LA CONNECTA SOLDIERS- do you and dont let no one kill your dreams.. WG:Do you have any shows/tours lined up for 09 LA CONNECTA SOLDIERS-we working on them now ill keep you posted..
WG:Have you checked out westcoastgunsmoke Vol,1,2 n 3 LA CONNECTA SOLDIERS- yeah good music we like it..much love.
WG:What was the last album u bought or downloaded.
LA CONNECTA SOLDIERS-lil rob 1218.
WG:homie last of all jus wanna thank you 4 takin part in this interview on behalf of Devious Records/Dubz Up Nation n Hard Livin Ent,do u have any shoutoutz or last werdz
LA CONNECTA SOLDIERS-I WANT TO SAY QVOLE TO THE HOMIE PHROME,MR.BLUE,MAL HABLADO,AND ALL THE HOMIES WHO ARE DOWN WITH LA CONNECTA RECORDS MUCH LOVE HOMIES and the homie syndrome from west coast gunsmoke thank you for the love G..
LA CONNECTA SOLDIERS -no problem homeboy we stay in colorado but shotgun is from orange county california the west coast and 800 from colorado. shotgun started the record label 3 years ago la connecta records ever since its being non stop work..
WG:What made you wanna get in2 the rap game.
LA CONNECTA SOLDIERS-the pasion we have for music we love the culture of hip hop..plus it give us a chance
to tell our life storys.
WG:Tell us about some of the artists you have collaborated with.
LA CONNECTA SOLDIERS-we collaborated with fingazz,mc magic of nb ridaz,phrome from Italy,mal hablado,mr.blue,
dj ak,and many more..
WG:How do you compare 2days state of hiphop 2 that of the early n mid ninetys.
LA CONNECTA SOLDIERS-it use to be better back then but we all working on it G.. as one hip hop nation i think it could be better but it is what it is alot of artist is making in impact now in days like fingazz,lil rob ,dj ak..to name a few we will get there..
WG:which artist do u respect the most in hiphop 2day i respect everybody who works hard and takes this rap game seriously.for us its a job that we take really serious.. WG:What are some of the projects u have goin on/mixtapes/albums.etc.
LA CONNECTA SOLDIERS-first we have ''WE STAY CONNECTED'' feat fingazz,mal hablado,phrome,mr.blue and of course
la connecta soldiers shotgun,800 coming out may 2009 also shotgun and prhome presents the album ''WEST COAST AFFILIATED'' feat fingazz,mr shadow,spanky loco,huero snipes,and manny more coming out in stores early may 2009.also we have ''AMBITIONS OF A RIDER'' feat mc magic of nb ridaz and many more coming out sept.2009 we working alot this year to bring you the best we got.. WG:What would u like 2 accomplish in the next year LA CONNECTA SOLDIERS-to put our label on the map..
WG:Was u eva involved in gang violence.
LA CONNECTA SOLDIERS-yes its always a struggle not to be around gang violence but its life. we not as active as we use to be because of this music and our age but its always arround us nothing we could do about that.asi es la vida. WG:What advice do you have for rising westcoast artists LA CONNECTA SOLDIERS- do you and dont let no one kill your dreams.. WG:Do you have any shows/tours lined up for 09 LA CONNECTA SOLDIERS-we working on them now ill keep you posted..
WG:Have you checked out westcoastgunsmoke Vol,1,2 n 3 LA CONNECTA SOLDIERS- yeah good music we like it..much love.
WG:What was the last album u bought or downloaded.
LA CONNECTA SOLDIERS-lil rob 1218.
WG:homie last of all jus wanna thank you 4 takin part in this interview on behalf of Devious Records/Dubz Up Nation n Hard Livin Ent,do u have any shoutoutz or last werdz
LA CONNECTA SOLDIERS-I WANT TO SAY QVOLE TO THE HOMIE PHROME,MR.BLUE,MAL HABLADO,AND ALL THE HOMIES WHO ARE DOWN WITH LA CONNECTA RECORDS MUCH LOVE HOMIES and the homie syndrome from west coast gunsmoke thank you for the love G..
Saturday 4 April 2009
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1. Syndrome-Westcoast Gunsmoke Intro-Prod by Mike-S
2. Young Dre ft Nate Dogg n E40-Can’t Be Faded-Prod by JR Rotem
3. DJ AK ft Knocturnal-Gangsta Lean-Prod by DJ AK
4. Sabotawj n Fudge Dogg-Party Wit Me-Produced by Rhenan Supreme for The Cannibus Club
5. Syndrome ft J-Dub Luciano-Westcoast Gunsmoke-prod by Mike-S
6. 2pac ft The Outlawz-The Reunion-DJ Thuglife Remix
7. Yun-Gun-2 Love n Live in Cali-Prod by Mougab
8. Awax-Out Of Time-Prod by Josh Franks
9. Bread Me Out family ft San Quinn-Product Of The Streets-Prod by The Creator
10. Kinsmoke-How We Do It-Prod by Rick Rock
11. Outlawz ft Xzibit n B-Real-No Equal-prod by Outkastunforgiven
12. Spanky Loco ft G-Boy n Huero Snipes-Shitty Shitty Bang-prod by Niles Davis
13. Young Eastwood-You Don’t Know Me-Prod by Sleep Productions
14. Awax-No Saint-Prod by DJ Premier
15. Young Tecc ft C-Mitty n Deep Cixx-From The West-Prod by Ill It Beats
16. Decipher-Back My Verses-Prod by Sinima
17. Young Hootie ft Awax n Bandana-One Sooo Whoop-Prod by New Jersey Devil
18. Calico 101 ft Hydrogliceryn-Westcoast-Prod by Thomas Jordan
19. Siccsane ft Too Tone n 4 Five-West n Siccsane
20. Overseas Gangstas-We Ride-Prod by Trackridaz n DJ Jimmy Deroy
21. Bamboo Locco ft Elite n Mz Queen of organized camp Clicc-My Last days
22. Mr Loco ft The Realest-Bury Me A Mob Figga
23. DNA Forensics ft Trelly Duce-World Full Of Madness-Prod by Trelly Duce
24. Krypto ft The Jacka-You Playin-prod by Indecent The Slapmaster
25. Flow-Never Scared-Prod by Jai East
Tuesday 24 February 2009
WG:Hey whatz good DJ AK,first off jus wanna thanku 4 takin part in this interview,tell us a bit about yoself n where u represent
Ya welcome dawg. Well I'm Dj AK, french producer & talkbox player, comin from tha East Side of France, Lyon, 69.
WG:What made you wanna get in2 the rap game
I get in the rap game by listenin old school gangsta rap, like 2Pac, Snoop, tha Dogg Pound, Dre, Mack 10, E 40...
WG:Tell us about some of the artists you have collaborated with
Well I collaborated with Knoc Turn'al, Goldie Loc, Spice 1, Big Syke, Califa Thugs, Mr Shadow... and right now I'm workin on a Daz Dillinger album.
WG:How do you compare 2days state of hiphop 2 that of the early n mid ninetys
It became a big bullshit nowadays, I mean radio killed gangsta rap & G-funk, all you can hear is commercial shit & even old school gangsta rappers are doin that shit. But I hope it will change soon.
WG:which artist do u respect the most in hiphop 2day
It's hard cause like I said before, I feel like it ain't no real hip hop artists today, everybody's doin the same shit, but yeah people like Big Syke, Knoc Turn'al, keepin it real & they're comin with some bad ass shit soon.
WG:What are some of the projects u have goin on/mixtapes/albums.etc
I'm workin a Daz Dillinger album that I produced 100% on Gangsta Zone Recordz. Plus I'm workin on the new Pass Pass album "West coast all stars", & the next SurSilvaz y Playaman "Internacional".
Plus I've produced some beats for Big Syke's album, next Thug Life Outlaws album, Spice 1, and the next Low Profile "West Coast Affiliate".
WG:What would u like 2 accomplish in the next year
I'd like to produce beats & talkbox for the best west coast artists & try to get back to some real g-funk shit like it was in the ninety's.
Bein recognize as a reference producer just like Battlecat & Fredwreck... That's my dream lol.
WG:Was u eva involved in gang violence
No, never, I'm doin music & I don't believe people who said "I'm a real gangsta..." & they are doin music. When you are a real G, you ain't got no time to do music, you got to take care of your business & it's a full time job.
Maybe they were G's before, maybe they've been involved in gang violence, but since you hear them on the radio or see them on TV, they are nuthin but rappers lol.
I think it's more like a game, just like actors, it makes sales CD, cause young people think it's real, they feel like they are G's cause they are listenin to gangsta rap...
And I play this game too lol, cause I got to, when I do a talkbox hook for people like Low Pro... I can't say "I love flowers & birds..." lol. I have to play the gangsta rap game.
WG:What advice do you have for rising westcoast artists
Don't try to get on some down south shit, or Hi-Fi shit, just keep it O.G, g-funk classic like you did before cause that's what created tha west coast rap.
WG:Do you have any shows/tours lined up for 09
Yeah I'll be in Japan in April, from the 1st to the 5th. With my group Pass Pass & with Big Syke. It will be a bad ass show so all the japanes people you have to be there.
WG:Have you checked out westcoastgunsmoke. com
Yes I did, keep doin ya thang homie.
WG:What was the last album u bought or downloaded
Honestly like I said before, it's been a while since I didn't like a west coast rap album. So the last album I bout was a Gap Band greatest hits, I keep it oldschool funk lol.
WG:homie last of all jus wanna thank you 4 takin part in this interview on behalf of Devious Records/Dubz Up Nation n Hard Livin Ent,do u have any shoutoutz or last werdz
Thank you for that interview.
Hope the real west coast gangsta rap will be back soon.
Peace.
Ya welcome dawg. Well I'm Dj AK, french producer & talkbox player, comin from tha East Side of France, Lyon, 69.
WG:What made you wanna get in2 the rap game
I get in the rap game by listenin old school gangsta rap, like 2Pac, Snoop, tha Dogg Pound, Dre, Mack 10, E 40...
WG:Tell us about some of the artists you have collaborated with
Well I collaborated with Knoc Turn'al, Goldie Loc, Spice 1, Big Syke, Califa Thugs, Mr Shadow... and right now I'm workin on a Daz Dillinger album.
WG:How do you compare 2days state of hiphop 2 that of the early n mid ninetys
It became a big bullshit nowadays, I mean radio killed gangsta rap & G-funk, all you can hear is commercial shit & even old school gangsta rappers are doin that shit. But I hope it will change soon.
WG:which artist do u respect the most in hiphop 2day
It's hard cause like I said before, I feel like it ain't no real hip hop artists today, everybody's doin the same shit, but yeah people like Big Syke, Knoc Turn'al, keepin it real & they're comin with some bad ass shit soon.
WG:What are some of the projects u have goin on/mixtapes/albums.etc
I'm workin a Daz Dillinger album that I produced 100% on Gangsta Zone Recordz. Plus I'm workin on the new Pass Pass album "West coast all stars", & the next SurSilvaz y Playaman "Internacional".
Plus I've produced some beats for Big Syke's album, next Thug Life Outlaws album, Spice 1, and the next Low Profile "West Coast Affiliate".
WG:What would u like 2 accomplish in the next year
I'd like to produce beats & talkbox for the best west coast artists & try to get back to some real g-funk shit like it was in the ninety's.
Bein recognize as a reference producer just like Battlecat & Fredwreck... That's my dream lol.
WG:Was u eva involved in gang violence
No, never, I'm doin music & I don't believe people who said "I'm a real gangsta..." & they are doin music. When you are a real G, you ain't got no time to do music, you got to take care of your business & it's a full time job.
Maybe they were G's before, maybe they've been involved in gang violence, but since you hear them on the radio or see them on TV, they are nuthin but rappers lol.
I think it's more like a game, just like actors, it makes sales CD, cause young people think it's real, they feel like they are G's cause they are listenin to gangsta rap...
And I play this game too lol, cause I got to, when I do a talkbox hook for people like Low Pro... I can't say "I love flowers & birds..." lol. I have to play the gangsta rap game.
WG:What advice do you have for rising westcoast artists
Don't try to get on some down south shit, or Hi-Fi shit, just keep it O.G, g-funk classic like you did before cause that's what created tha west coast rap.
WG:Do you have any shows/tours lined up for 09
Yeah I'll be in Japan in April, from the 1st to the 5th. With my group Pass Pass & with Big Syke. It will be a bad ass show so all the japanes people you have to be there.
WG:Have you checked out westcoastgunsmoke. com
Yes I did, keep doin ya thang homie.
WG:What was the last album u bought or downloaded
Honestly like I said before, it's been a while since I didn't like a west coast rap album. So the last album I bout was a Gap Band greatest hits, I keep it oldschool funk lol.
WG:homie last of all jus wanna thank you 4 takin part in this interview on behalf of Devious Records/Dubz Up Nation n Hard Livin Ent,do u have any shoutoutz or last werdz
Thank you for that interview.
Hope the real west coast gangsta rap will be back soon.
Peace.
Friday 20 February 2009
WG:Hey whatz good Fudge Dog,first off jus wanna thanku homie 4 takin part on the Westcoast Gunsmoke Mixtape Vol 1,tell us a bit about yoself n where u represent
FD: I'M A RAP ARTIST FORM SAN DIEGO CALIFORNIA. I RUN UNCONTROLLABLE ENT. MY HOOD IS EAST DYAGO ADAMS PARK 35TH STREET.
WG: WG:What made you wanna get in2 the rap game
FD: - I STARTED WRITING RAPS FOR OTHER PEOPLE, THEN EVENTUALLY I STARTED WRITING SHIT FOR MYSELF. I GUESS I JUST GOT ADDICTED.
WG: WG:Tell us about some of the artists you have collaborated with
FD: - I HAVEN'T REALLY DONE 2 MUCH OUT OF MY UNCONTROLLABLE-RHYMESIDE CAMP: ADONIS,SABOTAWJ,YOUNG DON, J51/50, ZEE-O...OUTSIDE THE THE CAMP SYNDROME,GUERILLA BLACK, YOUNG SAU, BLOOD STONE.
WG: WG:How do you compare 2days state of hiphop 2 that of the early n mid ninetys
FD: - DIFFERENT TIME FRAMES: THE 90'S WAS THE TIME WHERE IT WAS MORE RAW I WOULD SAY MORE PASSION LESS BUSINESS. ALOT OF CREATIVITY AND ORGINALITY.HIP-HOP NOW: SUPER WATERED DOWN! TOO MUCH WACK SHIT IS SLIDIN' THRU. IT USE TO BE A TIME WHEN I CAN LISTEN TO THE RADIO AND EVERYTHING WAS ALL GOOD, NOW I CAN'T STAND LISTENING TO IT. I LIKE HOW MUTHA FUCKAZ IS TRYNA SAVE IT THO. THAT GIVES NIGGAZ LIKE ME HOPE.
WG: :which artist do u respect the most in hiphop 2day
FD: - I RESPECT ICE CUBE. HE WAS APART OF WHAT STARTED THAT WEST COAST GANGSTA SHIT AND HE'S STILL HERE.
WG: WG:How did u hear about westcoast Gunsmoke Vol 1
FD: - MY POTNAH SYNDROME PLUGGED ME, SHOT OUTS TO THAT DUDE. GOOD LOOKIN' OUT.
WG: WG:you have a bangin track (So Savvy)and (Home Of The Bodybag where u are featured on a track by Syndrome also ft Guerilla Black on Westcoast Gunsmoke Vol 1,who produced those tracks
FD: - BOTH OF THOSE TRACKS WAS PRODUCE BY THE MAN HIMSELF "MIKE.S"
WG: Was u eva involved in gang violence
FD: - I GREW IN GANG VIOLENCE. IN CALI THATS DAMN NEAR A NORMAL LIFE-STYLE. MY REAL POPS IS A CRIP MY STEP-POPS IS A BLOOD. I WAS RAISED BY 2 O.G'S FROM DIFFERENT SIDES.MY ERA OF COMMING UP INVOLVES "CLICKS" MY CLICK IS "YOUNG BUT DANGEROUS"(YBD)
WG: What advice do you have for rising westcoast artists
FD: - DON'T STOP. KEEP IT ONE HUNID. WORK 2GETHER. STAY ABOUT YO PAPER.
WG: Do you have any shows/tours lined up for 09
FD: - I GOT ALOT OF GIGS LINE UP FOR THIS YEAR. WE IN THE MIDDLE OF SETTIN' UP A TOUR TO PROMOTE MY SOLO ALBUM (T.M.V) ALSO
WG:Will you be takin part on Westcoast Gunsmoke Vol 2
FD: - HELL YEAH
WG:What was the last album u bought or downloaded
FD: - E-40'S NEW ONE
WG:homie last of all jus wanna thank you 4 takin part in this interview on behalf of Devious Records/Dubz Up Nation n Hard Livin Ent,do u have any shoutoutz or last werdz
FD: - SORRY I'VE BEEN TAKIN SO LONG ON MY ALBUM. I KNOW EVERYBODY IS WAITIN'. T.M.V THE FULL LENGTH ALBUM IS COMMING SOON. SHOTS OUT TO DEVIOUS RECORDS AND TO EVERYBODY INVOLVED WITH THE WESTCOASTGUNSMOKE. SHOTS OUT TO MY CAMP UNCONTROLLABLE, EVERYBODY AT RHYMESIDE, HEATERVILLE AND EVERYBODY THAT SUPPORTS "FUDGE DOG". LET'S MAKE IT HAPPEN.D'S UP
FD: I'M A RAP ARTIST FORM SAN DIEGO CALIFORNIA. I RUN UNCONTROLLABLE ENT. MY HOOD IS EAST DYAGO ADAMS PARK 35TH STREET.
WG: WG:What made you wanna get in2 the rap game
FD: - I STARTED WRITING RAPS FOR OTHER PEOPLE, THEN EVENTUALLY I STARTED WRITING SHIT FOR MYSELF. I GUESS I JUST GOT ADDICTED.
WG: WG:Tell us about some of the artists you have collaborated with
FD: - I HAVEN'T REALLY DONE 2 MUCH OUT OF MY UNCONTROLLABLE-RHYMESIDE CAMP: ADONIS,SABOTAWJ,YOUNG DON, J51/50, ZEE-O...OUTSIDE THE THE CAMP SYNDROME,GUERILLA BLACK, YOUNG SAU, BLOOD STONE.
WG: WG:How do you compare 2days state of hiphop 2 that of the early n mid ninetys
FD: - DIFFERENT TIME FRAMES: THE 90'S WAS THE TIME WHERE IT WAS MORE RAW I WOULD SAY MORE PASSION LESS BUSINESS. ALOT OF CREATIVITY AND ORGINALITY.HIP-HOP NOW: SUPER WATERED DOWN! TOO MUCH WACK SHIT IS SLIDIN' THRU. IT USE TO BE A TIME WHEN I CAN LISTEN TO THE RADIO AND EVERYTHING WAS ALL GOOD, NOW I CAN'T STAND LISTENING TO IT. I LIKE HOW MUTHA FUCKAZ IS TRYNA SAVE IT THO. THAT GIVES NIGGAZ LIKE ME HOPE.
WG: :which artist do u respect the most in hiphop 2day
FD: - I RESPECT ICE CUBE. HE WAS APART OF WHAT STARTED THAT WEST COAST GANGSTA SHIT AND HE'S STILL HERE.
WG: WG:How did u hear about westcoast Gunsmoke Vol 1
FD: - MY POTNAH SYNDROME PLUGGED ME, SHOT OUTS TO THAT DUDE. GOOD LOOKIN' OUT.
WG: WG:you have a bangin track (So Savvy)and (Home Of The Bodybag where u are featured on a track by Syndrome also ft Guerilla Black on Westcoast Gunsmoke Vol 1,who produced those tracks
FD: - BOTH OF THOSE TRACKS WAS PRODUCE BY THE MAN HIMSELF "MIKE.S"
WG: Was u eva involved in gang violence
FD: - I GREW IN GANG VIOLENCE. IN CALI THATS DAMN NEAR A NORMAL LIFE-STYLE. MY REAL POPS IS A CRIP MY STEP-POPS IS A BLOOD. I WAS RAISED BY 2 O.G'S FROM DIFFERENT SIDES.MY ERA OF COMMING UP INVOLVES "CLICKS" MY CLICK IS "YOUNG BUT DANGEROUS"(YBD)
WG: What advice do you have for rising westcoast artists
FD: - DON'T STOP. KEEP IT ONE HUNID. WORK 2GETHER. STAY ABOUT YO PAPER.
WG: Do you have any shows/tours lined up for 09
FD: - I GOT ALOT OF GIGS LINE UP FOR THIS YEAR. WE IN THE MIDDLE OF SETTIN' UP A TOUR TO PROMOTE MY SOLO ALBUM (T.M.V) ALSO
WG:Will you be takin part on Westcoast Gunsmoke Vol 2
FD: - HELL YEAH
WG:What was the last album u bought or downloaded
FD: - E-40'S NEW ONE
WG:homie last of all jus wanna thank you 4 takin part in this interview on behalf of Devious Records/Dubz Up Nation n Hard Livin Ent,do u have any shoutoutz or last werdz
FD: - SORRY I'VE BEEN TAKIN SO LONG ON MY ALBUM. I KNOW EVERYBODY IS WAITIN'. T.M.V THE FULL LENGTH ALBUM IS COMMING SOON. SHOTS OUT TO DEVIOUS RECORDS AND TO EVERYBODY INVOLVED WITH THE WESTCOASTGUNSMOKE. SHOTS OUT TO MY CAMP UNCONTROLLABLE, EVERYBODY AT RHYMESIDE, HEATERVILLE AND EVERYBODY THAT SUPPORTS "FUDGE DOG". LET'S MAKE IT HAPPEN.D'S UP
Monday 26 January 2009
WG:Hey whatz good Calico 101,first off jus wanna thanku homie 4 takin part on the Westcoast Gunsmoke Mixtape Vol 1,tell us a bit about yoself n where u represent
C101. HOME GROWN SACTOWN BOSS AND CEO OF SPIT TIGHT REC.
WG:Tell us about some of the artists you have collaborated with
C101:B.LYNCH HUNG,PHONKBETA,SNOOP DOGG,THE GAME AND MORE..
WG:How do you compare 2days state of hiphop 2 that of the early n mid ninetys
C101:THE GAME CHANGED 4 THE GOOD OF HIP HOP.,HIP HOP TODAY IS ALL OVER THE WORLD ITS A WAY OF LIFE
WG:which artist do u respect the most in hiphop 2day
C101:JAY Z AND ICE CUBE....
WG:How did u hear about westcoast Gunsmoke Vol 1
C101:FROM MYSPACEWG:
WG:you have a bangin track (The City Is Mine) on Westcoast Gunsmoke Vol 1,who produced that track
C101.TINO/HELLA TIGHT PROD./SPIT TIGHT REC.
WG:Was u eva involved in gang violence
C101:ALWAYZ PUTTIN IT DOWN 4 THE TOWN GROWINN UP...
WG:What advice do you have for rising westcoast artists
C101:DONT STOP...HARD WORK PAYZ OFF IN THIS WORLD.
WG:Do you have any shows/tours lined up for 09
C101:U.S TOUR AND JAPAN.....
WG:Will you be takin part on Westcoast Gunsmoke Vol 2
C101FOESHOW ITZ A MUST.
WG:What was the last album u bought or downloaded
C101:TEC 9......
WG:homie last of all jus wanna thank you 4 takin part in this interview on behalf of Devious Records/Dubz Up Nation n Hard Livin Ent,do u have any shoutoutz or last werdz
C101:BIGG SHOTZ OUT TOO... DUBZ UP NATION AND DEVIOUS REC. SPIT TIGHT TAHZAY,MY BIGG BRO LYNCH HUNG 4 PUTTING ME ON BACC IN THE DAY,TINO,HELLA TIGHT,P SPACE...THANKZ HOMIEZ CALICO101 CEO.SPIT TIGHT RECORDZ
C101. HOME GROWN SACTOWN BOSS AND CEO OF SPIT TIGHT REC.
WG:Tell us about some of the artists you have collaborated with
C101:B.LYNCH HUNG,PHONKBETA,SNOOP DOGG,THE GAME AND MORE..
WG:How do you compare 2days state of hiphop 2 that of the early n mid ninetys
C101:THE GAME CHANGED 4 THE GOOD OF HIP HOP.,HIP HOP TODAY IS ALL OVER THE WORLD ITS A WAY OF LIFE
WG:which artist do u respect the most in hiphop 2day
C101:JAY Z AND ICE CUBE....
WG:How did u hear about westcoast Gunsmoke Vol 1
C101:FROM MYSPACEWG:
WG:you have a bangin track (The City Is Mine) on Westcoast Gunsmoke Vol 1,who produced that track
C101.TINO/HELLA TIGHT PROD./SPIT TIGHT REC.
WG:Was u eva involved in gang violence
C101:ALWAYZ PUTTIN IT DOWN 4 THE TOWN GROWINN UP...
WG:What advice do you have for rising westcoast artists
C101:DONT STOP...HARD WORK PAYZ OFF IN THIS WORLD.
WG:Do you have any shows/tours lined up for 09
C101:U.S TOUR AND JAPAN.....
WG:Will you be takin part on Westcoast Gunsmoke Vol 2
C101FOESHOW ITZ A MUST.
WG:What was the last album u bought or downloaded
C101:TEC 9......
WG:homie last of all jus wanna thank you 4 takin part in this interview on behalf of Devious Records/Dubz Up Nation n Hard Livin Ent,do u have any shoutoutz or last werdz
C101:BIGG SHOTZ OUT TOO... DUBZ UP NATION AND DEVIOUS REC. SPIT TIGHT TAHZAY,MY BIGG BRO LYNCH HUNG 4 PUTTING ME ON BACC IN THE DAY,TINO,HELLA TIGHT,P SPACE...THANKZ HOMIEZ CALICO101 CEO.SPIT TIGHT RECORDZ
Friday 23 January 2009
WG:Whatz good Eastwood,1st jus wanna thanku 4 takin part on Westcoast Gunsmoke Vol 1,can u tell us a lil bit bout yoself n where u represent.
YE: FIRST OF ALL I JUS WANNA THAMK YOU FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY, PUTIN ME ON THE FIRST MIXTAPE THAT REPRESENTS THE WESCOAST TO THE FULLEST OUTSIDE OF THE WESTCOAST. I REPRESENT LOS ANGELES CA. AKA THA STREETS. BORN AND RAISED, THEY CALL ME YOUNG EASTWOOD DAHOOD!
WG: What made you wanna get in2 the rap game.
YE:I WAS BORN WITH THE TALENT, BUT WHAT REALLY MADE ME WANNA GET INTO THE RAP GAME IS SEEING DUDES SPEAK MY LIFE BUT NEVER LIVED THE LIFE.I FELT LIKE I COULD TELL MY STORY BETTER THAN SOMEONE WHO JUS GETS INFORMATION ABOUT WHATS GOING ON OUT HERE AND SPEAKING IT.
WG:What other projects do u have goin on
YE: IM GETTING READY TO DROP MY ALBUM CALLED "THA CALIWAY" IN 2009. IM FEATURED ON THE WESTCOAST SWAGGER MIXTAPE OUT NOW. IM ON YOUNG MAYLAY NEW UP AND COMIN ALBUM. I WONT DISCLOSE TOO MUCH BUT I GOT ALOT OF SHIT UP WRIGHT NOW. ALBUM FEATURES MIX TAPES, BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR Y EASTWOOD IM COMIN BAYBEE!
WG:What are some of the artists you have collaborated with and how did they come about.
YE:SINCE I'VE YET TO RELEASE MY FIRST ALBUM I HAVEN'T WORKED WITH ANY MAIN STREAM DUDES, MOSTLY UNDERGROUND UP AND COMIN ARTIST LIKE YOUNG MAYLAY, BG KNOCOUT, MR WEST, CACCIE FROM N.W.A. CALI HIT SQUAD, SLANG, DOC HOLIDAY. AND MORE... BUT PLANS TO WORK WITH T PAIN, ICE CUBE, AND YOUNG JEEZY ON THE NEW ALBUM COMIN SOON! I NETWORK ALL THE TIME SO I MAINLY CHOOSE THE PEOLE I WANT TO WORK WITH!
WG:Who produced the tracks [Im a G] and [Throw Yo Hood Up]
YE:"IM A GEE" WAS PRODUCED BY (YEW MUSIC! "THROW YO HOOD UP" PRODUCED BY (SLANG D!
WG:Can you let us know a bit bout yo childhood,growing up and the gang violence in yo Hood.
YE:THE LIFE IN MY HOOD WASENT EASY, IT WAS EITHER GANGS, SPORTS OR HUSTLING. OR ALL THREE, I CHOSE ALL THREE! BUT YOU CANT MIX THE GOOD WITH THE BAD IT WONT WORK. ITS ALL ABOUT SURVIAL. WAKING UP TO GUN SHOTS EVERY NIGHT LOOKIN OUT THE WINDOW NOT KNOWING WHO WAS THE NEXT VICTIM TO THE STREETS! MY BABY SIS WAS GUNDOWN IN THE STREETS WRIGHT ACROSS FROM THE HOUSE A VICTIM TO GANG VIOLENCE THAT SPREADED THROUGHOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY!JUS AN INNOCENT BYSTANDER AT 13 HOW WAS SHE TO KNOW TO GET DOWN WHEN GUN FIRE ERUPTED! ITS LIFE WE LIVE IT WE GET THROUGH IT THE ONES THAT DONT DIE THE ONES THAT DO GET OUT. SO MY WAY OUT WAS SPORTS BUT I LET THE STREETS OVER TAKE ME!NOW I FEEL LIKE MY MUSIC IS THE ONLY WAY I CAN GET THROUGH TO MY PEOPLE LET UM KNOW WHATS REALLY GOING ON AND BE ABLE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IM MY COMMUNITY! INSTEAD OF DEATH, JAIL, OR INSANITY!
WG:Westcoast Gunsmoke will b a monthly free download mixtape,you on vol 1,will you b submitting trackz 4 vol 2.
YE:YEW KNOW I GOT SOME HEAT FOR VOL.2 THIS IS JUS THE BEGINNING! THE WESTCOAST RAISED ME SO YEW KNOW ANYTHING FOR THE WESTCOAST IM WIT IT! EASTCOAST UK IT DONT MATTER! IM BRINGING REALITY BAC TO THE STREETS!IM TIRED OF SEEING AN IMITATION OF ME ALL OVER THE WORLD.
WG:What was the last album you bought or downloaded
YE:ICE CUBE THE WESTCOAST DON BAYBEE YEW ALREADY KNOW!
WG:Who do you respect in hiphop the most.
YE:ICE CUBE HE THE REALLEST ONE THAT STAYED AUTHENTIC THROUGHT HIS INTIRE CAREER AND STILL KEEPIN IT REAL!
WG:How do you compare hiphop 2day to the early and mid ninetys
YE: THE MUSIC TODAY IS SO WATTERED DOWN! ITS FAKE. MADE UP IMAGES GATHERED INFORMATION! ITS LIKE A SCRIPT FROM A MOVIE. SO NOW THEY SIGNING ALL THESE ACTORS! THATS WHY ITS SO EASY FOR THESE DUDES TO CONVERT TO THE MOVIES THEY BEEN PLAYING A ROLE ALL THEY LIFE SO ITS EASY TO GET INTO SOMETHING YOU BEEN DOIN ALL YO LIFE! THATS WHY IM HERE TO BRING IT BAC TO THE STREETS! IN THE MID 90'S YOU GOT THE REAL DEAL REAL DUDES THATS WHY THEY TRYIED TO BAND RAP! N.W.A PAVED THE WAY FOR EVERYBODY DOING RAP MUSIC ABOUT THE HOODLIFE IN GENERAL! AND TODAY THESE DUDES AE ABUSING THE IMAGE THAT WAS SET FORTH BEFORE THEM.
WG:last of all jus wanna thankyou homie 4 takin part in this interview on behalf of Devious Records and Dubz Up Nation,do u have any shoutoutz or any last werdz.
YE: YEAH MAYNE BIG UPS TO SYNDROME AND MIKE S. DEVIOUS RECORDS DUBZ UP NATION FOR PUTTIN THIS PROJECT TOGETHER MAN. BRINGING DIFFERNT SOUNDS FROM THE WESTCOAST TO ONE MOVEMENT! SHOUT OUT TO YOUNG MAYLAY THE CALI HIT SQUAD, CACCIE, SMOOVE, THE WHOLE COAST CARD. THE WESTCOAST IN GENERAL TO THE ONES THAT PAVED THE WAY FOR US MUCH LUV AND RESPECT TO YOU! Y EAST MUSIC ON THE RISE. "YEW KNOW" DA SQUAD IS I DA BUILDING! ALLDATIMEDOE!
YE: FIRST OF ALL I JUS WANNA THAMK YOU FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY, PUTIN ME ON THE FIRST MIXTAPE THAT REPRESENTS THE WESCOAST TO THE FULLEST OUTSIDE OF THE WESTCOAST. I REPRESENT LOS ANGELES CA. AKA THA STREETS. BORN AND RAISED, THEY CALL ME YOUNG EASTWOOD DAHOOD!
WG: What made you wanna get in2 the rap game.
YE:I WAS BORN WITH THE TALENT, BUT WHAT REALLY MADE ME WANNA GET INTO THE RAP GAME IS SEEING DUDES SPEAK MY LIFE BUT NEVER LIVED THE LIFE.I FELT LIKE I COULD TELL MY STORY BETTER THAN SOMEONE WHO JUS GETS INFORMATION ABOUT WHATS GOING ON OUT HERE AND SPEAKING IT.
WG:What other projects do u have goin on
YE: IM GETTING READY TO DROP MY ALBUM CALLED "THA CALIWAY" IN 2009. IM FEATURED ON THE WESTCOAST SWAGGER MIXTAPE OUT NOW. IM ON YOUNG MAYLAY NEW UP AND COMIN ALBUM. I WONT DISCLOSE TOO MUCH BUT I GOT ALOT OF SHIT UP WRIGHT NOW. ALBUM FEATURES MIX TAPES, BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR Y EASTWOOD IM COMIN BAYBEE!
WG:What are some of the artists you have collaborated with and how did they come about.
YE:SINCE I'VE YET TO RELEASE MY FIRST ALBUM I HAVEN'T WORKED WITH ANY MAIN STREAM DUDES, MOSTLY UNDERGROUND UP AND COMIN ARTIST LIKE YOUNG MAYLAY, BG KNOCOUT, MR WEST, CACCIE FROM N.W.A. CALI HIT SQUAD, SLANG, DOC HOLIDAY. AND MORE... BUT PLANS TO WORK WITH T PAIN, ICE CUBE, AND YOUNG JEEZY ON THE NEW ALBUM COMIN SOON! I NETWORK ALL THE TIME SO I MAINLY CHOOSE THE PEOLE I WANT TO WORK WITH!
WG:Who produced the tracks [Im a G] and [Throw Yo Hood Up]
YE:"IM A GEE" WAS PRODUCED BY (YEW MUSIC! "THROW YO HOOD UP" PRODUCED BY (SLANG D!
WG:Can you let us know a bit bout yo childhood,growing up and the gang violence in yo Hood.
YE:THE LIFE IN MY HOOD WASENT EASY, IT WAS EITHER GANGS, SPORTS OR HUSTLING. OR ALL THREE, I CHOSE ALL THREE! BUT YOU CANT MIX THE GOOD WITH THE BAD IT WONT WORK. ITS ALL ABOUT SURVIAL. WAKING UP TO GUN SHOTS EVERY NIGHT LOOKIN OUT THE WINDOW NOT KNOWING WHO WAS THE NEXT VICTIM TO THE STREETS! MY BABY SIS WAS GUNDOWN IN THE STREETS WRIGHT ACROSS FROM THE HOUSE A VICTIM TO GANG VIOLENCE THAT SPREADED THROUGHOUT LOS ANGELES COUNTY!JUS AN INNOCENT BYSTANDER AT 13 HOW WAS SHE TO KNOW TO GET DOWN WHEN GUN FIRE ERUPTED! ITS LIFE WE LIVE IT WE GET THROUGH IT THE ONES THAT DONT DIE THE ONES THAT DO GET OUT. SO MY WAY OUT WAS SPORTS BUT I LET THE STREETS OVER TAKE ME!NOW I FEEL LIKE MY MUSIC IS THE ONLY WAY I CAN GET THROUGH TO MY PEOPLE LET UM KNOW WHATS REALLY GOING ON AND BE ABLE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IM MY COMMUNITY! INSTEAD OF DEATH, JAIL, OR INSANITY!
WG:Westcoast Gunsmoke will b a monthly free download mixtape,you on vol 1,will you b submitting trackz 4 vol 2.
YE:YEW KNOW I GOT SOME HEAT FOR VOL.2 THIS IS JUS THE BEGINNING! THE WESTCOAST RAISED ME SO YEW KNOW ANYTHING FOR THE WESTCOAST IM WIT IT! EASTCOAST UK IT DONT MATTER! IM BRINGING REALITY BAC TO THE STREETS!IM TIRED OF SEEING AN IMITATION OF ME ALL OVER THE WORLD.
WG:What was the last album you bought or downloaded
YE:ICE CUBE THE WESTCOAST DON BAYBEE YEW ALREADY KNOW!
WG:Who do you respect in hiphop the most.
YE:ICE CUBE HE THE REALLEST ONE THAT STAYED AUTHENTIC THROUGHT HIS INTIRE CAREER AND STILL KEEPIN IT REAL!
WG:How do you compare hiphop 2day to the early and mid ninetys
YE: THE MUSIC TODAY IS SO WATTERED DOWN! ITS FAKE. MADE UP IMAGES GATHERED INFORMATION! ITS LIKE A SCRIPT FROM A MOVIE. SO NOW THEY SIGNING ALL THESE ACTORS! THATS WHY ITS SO EASY FOR THESE DUDES TO CONVERT TO THE MOVIES THEY BEEN PLAYING A ROLE ALL THEY LIFE SO ITS EASY TO GET INTO SOMETHING YOU BEEN DOIN ALL YO LIFE! THATS WHY IM HERE TO BRING IT BAC TO THE STREETS! IN THE MID 90'S YOU GOT THE REAL DEAL REAL DUDES THATS WHY THEY TRYIED TO BAND RAP! N.W.A PAVED THE WAY FOR EVERYBODY DOING RAP MUSIC ABOUT THE HOODLIFE IN GENERAL! AND TODAY THESE DUDES AE ABUSING THE IMAGE THAT WAS SET FORTH BEFORE THEM.
WG:last of all jus wanna thankyou homie 4 takin part in this interview on behalf of Devious Records and Dubz Up Nation,do u have any shoutoutz or any last werdz.
YE: YEAH MAYNE BIG UPS TO SYNDROME AND MIKE S. DEVIOUS RECORDS DUBZ UP NATION FOR PUTTIN THIS PROJECT TOGETHER MAN. BRINGING DIFFERNT SOUNDS FROM THE WESTCOAST TO ONE MOVEMENT! SHOUT OUT TO YOUNG MAYLAY THE CALI HIT SQUAD, CACCIE, SMOOVE, THE WHOLE COAST CARD. THE WESTCOAST IN GENERAL TO THE ONES THAT PAVED THE WAY FOR US MUCH LUV AND RESPECT TO YOU! Y EAST MUSIC ON THE RISE. "YEW KNOW" DA SQUAD IS I DA BUILDING! ALLDATIMEDOE!
Monday 19 January 2009
WG: Whatz good homie first off jus wanna thank u 4 takin part on (Westcoast Gunsmoke Vol 1)mixtape,can u tell us a bit about yo self and where u representJDL:I go by the name J-Dub Luciano, and I represent the Bay Area to the fullest, the state of California, and those that love this rap shit.
WG:What made you wanna get in2 the rap game.
JDL:I just had the music thing in me. I told my mom to cop Michael Jackson when I was 3, I was spitting along with MC Hammer when I was in 3rd grade word for word, ha, and then Snoop and Dre hit the scene in 92 and the motivation and inspiration has been in me ever since. I make this music for me and my people and if the world likes it, then thats proper.
WG:What other projects do u have goin on
JDL:Right now I'm putting the final touches on my debut solo album, "Welcome to the Underworld." The single, "Shoot That Dummy Juice" is about to be poppin' and we're goin to be pushin this J-Dub shit to the fullest. I'm working on shit with a lot of other artists right now.
WG:What are some of the artists you have collaborated with.
JDL:I've worked with some bay heavyweights like San Quinn and Goldie Gold of the Federation, to my people Amadeus, Decipher, to Sabotawj and them down in San Diego, Syndrome and Mike S out in the UK. We did some shows with JT The Bigga Figga, and I was also featured on Mandatory Hyphy Volume 1 put out by Snoop and JT. The list can go on and on, but I've worked with some talented people so far.
WG:You have a bangin track [Ring Ding Ding Remix] on Westcoast Gunsmoke Vol 1 ft Sabotawj n San Quinn,can u tell us how that track come about.
JDL:Basically I was making a track for my album and I had just met up with Sabotawj out of San Diego through my man Amadeus. I wanted to get Sabotawj on a track and once he spit and once I spit I knew we had a banger. I decided to reach out to San Quinn and open my doors a little bit and he came through and showed us love and did his thing. I freestyled the chorus right on the spot and the rest is history. Watch out for 2 remixes of that track that'll be on my album. One by Mike S, and one by Da Beatzmith out of Boston, Mass.
WG: What do u think about the state of hiphop 2day compared to the early n mid-ninetys
JDL:Rap will never be like that again. I stay current with my sound and my spit, but those days will always be the foundation for my inspiration. There will never be a time like that in hip-hop again. Thats the golden era.
WG:You are also featured on Syndrome's upcomin new album (The Devious Diary)on the track (Rock Da Spot) which has had quite a bit of exposure in UK/Europe,do u have any plans to come out to UK/Europe in the near future.
JDL:I would love to come out there. I know some people out there is feeling me. I've never been out of the US, so that would be a great place to start. If I can get out there, Imma do it.
WG:What was the last album you bought or downloaded
JDL:The last album I bought was The Ball Street Journal by E-40.
WG:Where do you see yourself in the next 5 yrs
JDL:In the next 5 years..skies the limit. Imma push this rap shit to the fullest and whatever happens happens. I know one thing for sure, I'll always be with my family and friends.
WG:What advice do u have for rising westcoast artists...
JDL:Keep your head up, stay grinding, believe in yourself, and don't let the haters stop you. People want to see you fail, but if you got the desire you can succeed. The music industry is hella shady, so stay on your toes and keep a set of eyes in the back of your head.
WG:Last i jus wanna thank u for takin part in this interview on behalf of Devious Records/Dubz Up Nation n Hard Livin Ent,do u have any shoutoutz or last werdz
JDL:I want to shoutout to all the people that support my shit and keep it real. You know who you are. And I wanna say what up to all the fans and to my future fans that are loving my tracks...Shoutout to Syndrome and Mike S for this Westcost Gunsmoke compilation too. Keep it 100!
VA - WESTCOAST GUNSMOKE (HOSTED BY SYNDROME)
01.Syndrome [Westcoast Gunsmoke Intro/exclusive track [produced by Mike-S]
02.City Boy [Pistol Poppin] (produced by Logik)
03.Flow Ft San Quinn [15s Slappin] [Produced by Rick Rock]
04.Krypto [Look Inside your self] [Produced by Indecent The Slapmaster]
05.Syndrome Ft Fudge Dog and Guerilla Black [Home Of The Bodybag] [Produced by Mike-S]
06.Westcoast Stone ft Tangeray [Super Cali] [produced by Westcoast Stone]
07.Big Rocc Ft Nightowl [One Night] [produced by Chris Gunns}
08.J-Dub Luciano ft Sabotawj and San Quinn [Ring Ding Ding] [Produced by Mike-s]
09. Mr Loco ft 2pac,Mopreme Shakur,Assassin and D.L.E.M.M.A [Check Mated] [Produced by K-Reed]
10.Yun-Gun Ft The Game [Bullets Flyin] [Produced by Maxwell Star]
11.Concrete Criminalz ft.Big Rocc and RBX [Trippin] [Produced by Chris Gunns)
12.Young Hootie [Fuck A Bitch Get $] [Produced by Disko Boogie]
13.Shady Ray Ft Big WY [Boss Music]
14.Sabotawj [Westcoast Gunsmoke Exclusive] [Produced by Mike-s]
15. Mr Loco [Doin It Big] [produced by a2k for wise guys global]
16.FUDGE DOG [So Savy] [Produced by Mike-s]
17.Calico 101 [The City Is Mine]
18.Young Hustle [Dollaz n Diamonds] (Produced by threesix mafia)
19.Young Eastwood [Throw Ya Hood up][ Produced by Slang D]
20.Scarfizzie [Yea Yea] [produced by White Hot Production]
21.Flow [Hood] [Produced by Jam Kane]
22.Mako Capone [Who Pushed You In The Booth] [produced by Q
23.Kay-9ine Ft Kokane [Hard Out Here] [Produced by Jimmie The Dud]
24.Young Tecc n C-Mitty [Givin It Up] [produced by Koni Beats]
25.Decipher [Vengeful] [Produced by Ethx]
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Friday 16 January 2009
WG:Hey whatz good Decipher,first off jus wanna thanku homie 4 takin part on the Westcoast Gunsmoke Mixtape Vol 1,tell us a bit about yoself n where u represent
DECIPHER:Wass good man!
My name’s decipher I was born and raised in Honduras, San Diego and I live in the BAY
I represent them all mayne,
WG:What made you wanna get in2 the rap game
DECIPHER:The freedom of expression
WG:Tell us about some of the artists you have collaborated with
DECIPHER:Syndrome, Sabotawj, Amadeus, J dub, The Package, I did a ten city tour with JT the bigga figga
Jace from N-session…n a lot of other up n coming artist like me
WG:How do you compare 2days state of hiphop 2 that of the early n mid ninetys
DECIPHER:It doesn’t at all
WG:which artist do u respect the most in hiphop 2day
DECIPHER:Hmm….there are a lot. Each for different reasons
WG:How did u hear about westcoast Gunsmoke Vol 1
DECIPHER:The Devious Monk himself requested my services…. I was honored
WG:you have a bangin track (Vengeful) on Westcoast Gunsmoke Vol 1,who produced that track
DECIPHER:My dude Ethx, his beats tell a story already. I just put it in words
WG:Was u eva involved in gang violence
DECIPHER:I’ve been involved in every kind of violence, even domestic
WG:What advice do you have for rising westcoast artists
DECIPHER:Figure it out ur selfs ha! Nah work hard and then harder
WG:Do you have any shows/tours lined up for 09
DECIPHER:Yes I do, 2009 marks the release of my debut album L.P.H.I. so I’ll be hitting the road to promote it
To stay updated go to www. myspace. com/deciphermuxicpage
WG:Will you be takin part on Westcoast Gunsmoke Vol 2
DECIPHER:There is no way I would miss it
WG:What was the last album u bought or downloaded
DECIPHER:Honestly? Westcoastgunsmoke vol1 foo!
Ima downloadfiend pimpish
WG:homie last of all jus wanna thank you 4 takin part in this interview on behalf of Devious Records/Dubz Up Nation n Hard Livin Ent,do u have any shoutoutz or last werdz
DECIPHER:Heal yeah!
I just finished blazin and bumping the mix tape, it is dope there are a lot of good songs in it its worth ur time so go get it…Thank you Devious Records/Dubz Up Nation n Hard Livin Ent,
Look out for LPHI mid spring…second quarter baby!!
Look out for rock the spot with SYNDROME n J DUB…good lookin out syndrome
See you in Vol2
peACE!
WG:Hey whatz good Shady Ray,first off jus wanna thanku homie 4 takin part on the Westcoast Gunsmoke Mixtape Vol 1,tell us a bit about yoself n where u represent
SHADY RAY: Well my name is Shady Ray The Sinista born and raised in Inglewood CA, (City Of Champs) I'm a grinder, I've been at this game since a youngin'. My story aint no different from anybody else from any other ghetto. I came up hard, in the streets of Inglewood, better known as The Bottoms. Born a natural hustler. My pops was a NY hustler who moved to the West so I was exsposed to alot of game at a young age. At age 11, my pops got mudered and it was on from there. I was in the streets young, doing dumb shit, bangin', going to jail, hangin' out hustling; you know the typical shit of a lost soul. My passion for music and just entertaining period had me fascinated. I always knew that God had a better plan for me. By age 14, I'm sitting in cyphers with Redrum and Kurupt. By 17 I'm going up to Deathrow Studios, chillin with Kurupt.,watching his grind and watching Pac grind. I knew this is what I wanna do for the rest of my life, make music.
WG:What made you wanna get in2 the rap game
SHADY RAY: The rap game was an outlet for me to express my anger ,my pain ,then my cousin D.J. Wiz Kid, Tommy Boys First Rap artist and my cousin Rich Nice, one of Motowns first artist was in the game making noise. I loved the music and feel I was destined for this. It was written (lol). I had the oppurtunity to be around some of the greats when they were in ther prime like Nice n Smooth, Tu Pac, and the Dogg Pound.
WG:Tell us about some of the artists you have collaborated with
SHADY RAY: Man, I Have done joints with Nice & Smooth, Big Wy, Quan, Bun B, I20, mixtape legend Snagapuss,the late Party Arty, Jay Rock, Redrum 781 Homie. I was on the original Still Tippin. You can google that. The original was Slim Thug, Me, and Chamillionare, produced by Houston's own Big Tyme. I have collaborated with M.O.P, Redman's artist Icarus, Boot Camp Clicks, Louieville Sluggah, Sadat X,Young Lord, Lord Tariq, Corey Gunnz , Lil Flip, Kanye's artist GLC, Shareefa, Gloria Valez, Rob Reef Tula, Purple City, The 5 Footers, Knumskull from the Loonies, Ice T, Kool Moe Dee, and Young Buck. Man I could go on and on.
WG:Now you have worked with a lot big named rappers,how did all that come about
SHADY RAY: I have been fortunate and real recognizes real. With the help of Rich Nice and my own grind and Gods blessing I've been able to mix and mingle and get love and respect from some of hip-hops finest.
WG:How do you compare 2days state of hiphop 2 that of the early n mid ninetys
SHADY RAY: Rap in the 90's had substance. It wasnt about how many cars or money you had it was about skills and originality. Now, you gotta sound like another nigga to get some love or come with some corny shit. Niggaz be shuckin and jiving nowadays.
WG:which artist do u respect the most in hiphop 2day
SHADY RAY: The artist I respect the most in hip hop today is the Dogg Father, Snoop Dogg himself. He's the man. He had it his way and kept it gangsta. He didnt come out of his character and made the world love him through all his trials and tribulations. He maintained and made niggaz like me proud to be west coast artist. He has stayed consistent and lasted through the times, even while west coast aint getting the love they deserve, everybody loves Snoop.
WG:How did u hear about westcoast Gunsmoke Vol 1
SHADY RAY: I got hit up on myspace. They were showing me love and I respected their proffesionalism. They asked me for a joint and I appreciated the love and I was with it. You have to realize we're in a day in age where the west is not given their just do. I had to rock with cats recognizing the real.
WG:you have a bangin track ft Big WY (Boss Music) on Westcoast Gunsmoke Vol 1,who produced that track
SHADY RAY: My homie Bamba Naazar, who also produced the new single for Redman's new album. He's done like 20 joints for me and he's also on the hook. He's an animal.
WG:Was u eva involved in gang violence
SHADY RAY: Man, was I. From the hood, homie it comes with the territory and that's not something I wanna even glorify, feel me. There's too much fakeness going around as it is. I rose above all that like a real man supposed to. Adversity brings out the best in a gee
WG:What advice do you have for rising westcoast artists
SHADY RAY:The advice I would give is to keep grinding, stay true to yourself, and reach for the stars. It's out there for you, just belive and you will achieve. Never give up on ya deams and keep it west coast.
WG:Do you have any shows/tours lined up for 09
SHADY RAY: 2009 gonna be crazy! I got show after show after show , which is a good thing. I got a few videos coming out and it's gonna be a good year.
WG:Will you be takin part on Westcoast Gunsmoke Vol 2
SHADY RAY: man if west coast gun smoke will have me fosho i will be on two three and four its nothing but love
WG:What was the last album u bought or downloaded
SHADY RAY: The last album I bought or downloaded was that new Luda.
WG:homie last of all jus wanna thank you 4 takin part in this interview on behalf of Devious Records/Dubz Up Nation n Hard Livin Ent,do u have any shoutoutz or last werdz
SHADY RAY: It's all love. I wanna shout out Ghetto Militia, L.S., Lil Shady, Big Wy, Rich Nice, Sway Jay Rock, Bamba Naazar, Jeff Mace, Big French, Redrum, Greg Nice, Billy Dance Of M.O.P, Arthur Jones, my Lil Bro Gee, L Boogs, The whole City Of Inglewood and every one down wit the Shady Ray Movement. Also big shout out to Westcoast gunsmoke R.I.P Baby Hawk, Spider, Lil Bandit, B Brazy, and Party Arty. Free Lil Hawk and Lil Lunch also check me out at myspace.com/shadyraythasinista or cdbaby.com/Shadyray2 also smokingunmusic.com
Wednesday 14 January 2009
WG:Hey whatz good Young Tecc,first off jus wanna thanku homie 4 takin part on the Westcoast Gunsmoke Mixtape Vol 1,tell us a bit about yoself n where u represent?
YT: Well Im full blooded Tongan born in American Samoa but raised in the streets of Salt Lake City, Utah. Rose Park to be exact!
WG:What made you wanna get in2 the rap game?
YT: Well I was sittin in my driveway listening to the New West artist from CTE Roccett, and was pretty much motivated by his album West In Full!
West Up to Roccett and the whole CTE West/Green Up Entertainment!
WG:Tell us about some of the artists you have collaborated with?
YT:I have Collaborated with artists such as: Trey-C who has hits like "Showboatin feat. Ya Boy & Prove them wrong feat. Crooked I". Of course my camp Lil Gunnz Records! Shouts out to Trey-C!!!
WG:Now you have been featured on many mixtapes,featuring some superstar names,how did all that come about?
YT:Well it all started off of Myspace with September 7th of the Cali Untouchable Djs! He messaged me about the tracc we did called "Nowhere to Run" and the rest is history! So all you real Emcee's keep uploading ur music to Myspace someone out there will hear you!
WG:How do you compare 2days state of hiphop 2 that of the early n mid ninetys?
YT: I feel like aint no love in the game anymore. No veterans from the West are baccing us New West artists. Bacc in the Ninetys the West ran the game because we had Unity and they wonder why they say the West is dead!
WG:which artist do u respect the most in hiphop 2day?
YT: The Artist who i Respect the most in the game is Crooked I! i feel he is the most Prolific writer in the industry today. Even though he hasnt dropped a album on the shelf he has a fan base that stretches all over the world. Shouts out to Crooked and the C.O.B family!
WG:How did u hear about westcoast Gunsmoke Vol 1?
YT: I heard about the mixtape series thru my homie in Germany Dubz Up Nation! He basically told me there was a mixtape series starting up and asked if i wanted to be a part of the project. Shouts out to Dubz Up Nation and Syndrome!!
WG:you have a bangin track (Givin It Up) on Westcoast Gunsmoke Vol 1,who produced that track?
YT: My lil Cuzzin Koni who is a youngsta produced the tracc!
WG:Was u eva involved in gang violence??
YT: hahaha Next Question!
WG:What advice do you have for rising westcoast artists?
YT: I know its hard to break into the game but keep finding stuff that keep you motivated and determined. I just listen to 2pac or Crooked I and theyre music alone motivates me to keep doin what i do.
WG:Do you have any shows/tours lined up for 09?
YT: NOT YET! So all you Muthaphuccaz get at me!
WG:Will you be takin part on Westcoast Gunsmoke Vol 2
YT: Of course! Just get at me Syndrome!
WG:What was the last album u bought or downloaded
YT: Honestly it was September 7th's album he did with K-Boy called The Green Tape! Shouts out to September 7th and K-Boy!
WG:homie last of all jus wanna thank you 4 takin part in this interview on behalf of Devious Records/Dubz Up Nation n Hard Livin Ent,do u have any shoutoutz or last werdz?
YT: Just wanna Thank Devious Records/Dubz Up Nation & Hard Livin Ent. for giving me an opportunity to do this interview and be a part of this mixtape series. Much Appreciated. Just wanna Shout out my Label mates at Lil Gunnz Records in White Center 206, Stoccton 209, Minnesota 651, Arizona 602, & Reno 775 we finna do this my niggaz!!!!!
West Up to My niggaz in Rose Park who still keeping the hood active. C-safe! West up to Dj September 7th, Dj Big K, Dj Warrior and all the New West Affiliates! I'm finna end it like this.....
LIL GUNNZ RECORDS DOT COM! T-GANG!!!!!!!!
Monday 12 January 2009
WG:.First of all homie jus wanna thanku 4 takin part in the westcoast Gunsmoke mixtape Vol 1,tell us a bit about yoself and where u represent.
SABOTAWJ:They call me Sabotawj aka Sabotawjyostyle aka da key 2 da city. I represent dat Rhymeside, Im from Southeast San Diego, Killa Kali, but I rep for my whole city!
WG:.what made you wanna get in2 the rap game
SABOTAWJ:I think it was more of getting into Hip Hop then so much the "rap game". I was always into the culture since I was a youngsta. I wrote my first verse at 12 or so. Before that I was real heavy into the B Boy Element of the culture. As time went by I dabbled in Graffitti eventually finding my strength with emceeing was mad stronger than the rest of my skills. Far as the game goes if I wasn't doing this professionally, I would be making music no matter what my day job was. I always have and always will; music is just in me.
WG:.What other projects do u have goin on
SABOTAWJ:Oh man, dats a whole nother interview haha. Lets narrow it down. This year I released my new album, "Tomorrow Today", and Im currently finishin up the final mixes for my first online only release "Earthtones Wit A Mercury Feel" which will hit the world March 09, its a pure underground record, I like to call it Hardcore Soul. Of course we will be hittin u in da head wit the next volume of Da Cannibus Club: Muzik To Smoke 2 series around Canibus Cup Time!
WG:.What are some of the artists you have collaborated with and how did they come about.
SABOTAWJ:Let's see... as far as names the masses may be more familiar with I have blessed joints alongside, Hussein Fatal of The Outlawz, Raekwon The Chef, Bo Roc of The Doveshack, Chops, King Tee, San Quinn, and a gang of underground fixtures like Lounge Lo, Syndrome, Long Axe of Tha Beggas, Dragonfly of Tha Beggas, Dom Pachino of Killarmy, Napoleon of Wu Syndicate, Blame One, Johaz of Deep Rooted, Masia One, Orko, Odessa Kane, Fudge Dog, and a slew more way too many to name...Im a workaholic ha ha.
WG:.you have a 2 bangin tracks on westcoast gunsmoke mixtape,one of them has features by San Quinn and J Dub,how did that come about.
SABOTAWJ:Thank you, the first collab is from the bay area homey J Dub Luciano I was in the area fuckin wit my doo epeezy out in da epa, and I think we did a show in frisco earlier that same day. I slid out to lace up dat joint wit J and Quinn jumped on and it was a wrap, shit came together real fresh. As for the ride out joint dat was a Mike S Hard Livin/ Da Cannibus Club special haha. I heard bout the mixtape and felt it was the perfect oppurtunity to shout some of my UK fam out on dat right there, the whole process was ill, I felt like the beat already did most of the work for me so half dat is written, da other half just off da top, shit came out hard and in the trunk shit slumps!
WG:.what do you think about the state of hiphop 2day compared to the early n mid ninetys
SABOTAWJ:I can't compare the two, the mid nineties is uncomparable to any other time in hip hop, at least in my eyes.
WG:.you was featured on a track ft Fudge Dogg and Syndrome [Westcoast Luv] which has had quite a bit of exposure in europe and the uk,do you have any plans to come out to uk/europe in the near future.
(Rhenan Supreme said) "Cut the check and we there"
(Sabotawj said) "yeah dat"
WG:.What was the last album you bought or downloaded.
SABOTAWJ:Devin The Dude - Landing Gear
WG:.Last I jus wanna thankyou for taking part in this interview by Devious Records and Dubz Up Nation,is there anyone you wanna shout out or any last werdz
SABOTAWJ: Yeah thanks to Devious, Dubz Up, Peace to Hard Livin, Uncontrollable Rhymesidaz, NGU, Block Exchange and everyone i fucks wit in this music game and all the real thuggies holdin me down thru this drought! Myspacers hit me at www.myspace.com/sabotawjyostyle and webheads catch me on www.sabotawj.com peace
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