SSOL INTERVIEW

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!