FUDGE DOG INTERVIEW

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

CALICO 101 INTERVIEW

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

MAFIA C PITDOGG RECORDS INTERVIEW

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YOUNG EASTWOOD INTERVIEW

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!

J DUB LUCIANO INTERVIEW

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 represent

JDL: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!

Westcoast Gunsmoke vol 1(MULTI LINKS)



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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DECIPHER INTERVIEW




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!

SHADY RAY INTERVIEW




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

YOUNG TECC




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!!!!!!!!

SABOTAWJ INTERVIEW




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