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LAYZIE BONE
Q. Thanks for Interviewing with us!
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How have things been going with everything going on in today’s society?
A. Your very welcome thanks for having me. Things have been very different; I’m used to touring with
Bone Thugs 200-250 dates out of the year. But, it has also allowed me to spend more time on the creative side of things and also business with no interruptions.
Q. Tell us about your new album
“Wanted Dead or Alive”?
A. When the title of the album “Wanted
Dead Or Alive” came about I was thinking about my legacy as an artist. I felt like as a founding member of Bone whether I’m Dead or Alive the work that I put in would sustain my legacy. But as a solo artist I wanted to put my best foot forward and aim to be legendary in my own right. I feel this is my best solo work to date.
Q. Tell us about the song “Blackout” and why you chose that to be the single off the album?
A. “Blackout” is not the single, the single is actually “Wanted Dead or
Alive” self-entitled off the album.
“Blackout” is a song only available on YouTube for free. I couldn’t use it on the album because the track I used was Jay Z’s “Song Cry”. That song was to show unity within Harmony Howse Ent and for our people standing together in solidarity.
Q. How much do you feel the music industry has changed as it relates to being active on social media?
A. The music business has totally changed with the presence of social media. I started out when you had to go to the stores like Sam Goody and local mom and pop stores to physically purchase either records, tapes or cd’s and the process was slower. Fans used to send mail and letters through the postal office. From carrying 1200 techniques for shows to having the whole world in our hands and all your music in your phone. With a touch of a button anybody can release music. No complaints here though, I like the new independent digital game. With Social Media the music business has changed in every way. The transmission of information is light years ahead of the nineties. It’s a different game you don’t have to sell yourself short to get into the game. You can contact your fans directly. You can CONTROL your destiny. Power to the artist
Q. What do you think is missing in the rap game in this new generation?
A. I don’t think anything is particularly missing as a matter of fact the new generation seems to have figured out this new wave of technology. I get a lot of my inspiration watching youngsters figure it out.
Q. What are some things that you like to do in your free time?
A. I don’t really have much free time, I guess I sleep when I do. Between business and family, I’m always busy. I play basketball, read a lot and smoke weed every day.
Q. I also see that you’ve been in a couple of Independent films like
“No Rules” and “I Tried” How was that experience?
A. I loved doing those films, I am now looking to do more independent films of my own. I believe acting is a big part of my near future.
Q. What other projects are you working on for 2020?
A. For 2020 I’ve already released
“Wanted Dead or Alive” I have a Harmony Howse Ent compilation that I’m releasing entitled
“Welcome to the Howse” I have projects From Stew Deez, Jay
Howse, Hc Tha Chemist, Rocky
Rock, Big Sloan, Cyrano ESQ 1,
Dice, that’s music! working with my sons clothing line called Bad
Threat, a new podcast and developing these movie scripts.
Q. Do we see you and Bone Thugs and Harmony doing anything in the future?
A. I do see Bone doing at least one more album but also our movie
The Bone Thug Story will be a heavy collaboration amongst us.
And also making our campaign for the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame. We pretty much have our hands full.
Q. Tell the Audience where they can follow you?
A. You can follow me on IG thereallayziebone FB (official) Layzie Bone FB (official) Bone Thugs n Harmony Harmonyhowseent.com Layziegear.com ( Merchandise)
