ZEE-O INTERVIEW at 12:38

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.