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R.O.T Rapper Big Pooh Donny Goines 050 Boyz Open Mike Eagle
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Edito Ce numéro est dédié à Chinx et Sean Price… Ce nouveau numéro de HHB est fait d’interviews exclusives, mais également des dernières meilleurs interviews réalisées par HHB. On y retrouve la protégée du label Duck Down Chelsea Reject en cover et en interview, ainsi que le groupe ROT, 050 Boyz, Open Mike Eagle, Rapper Big Pooh, Donny Goines.
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Rapper Big Pooh … P.6 R.O.T … P.10 Donny Goines … P.14 Chelsea Reject … P.17 050 Boyz … P.22 Open Mike Eagle … P.28
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Rapper Big Pooh Interview
Hello Big Pooh, how are you? I’m good thanks for asking. We would like to return to your start on Mello Music Group. Can you tell us? I had been in talks for a few years about doing a project over at Mello Music. We were finally
able to put something together in 2013. Your first EP With Mello MG “Words Paint Pictures” is produced by Apollo Brown, can you tell us about this connection? Why did you get that name? It originally was supposed to be an EP that featured all of the 6
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in-house producers at Mello Music. Once Apollo heard the first song I did, he let me know that he wanted to do the whole EP. Apollo and I had spoke about doing an album together before. The name Words Paint Pictures represents what I wanted to do with this project. I leaned more on story telling. I was painting pictures with the descriptions and detail of each of song. In your track “Kings” Lute say: “Whole lot of followers, a lot less leading/When you niggas gonna realize
you can’t hashtag freedom?” Do you think artists should be more involved in the incidents that are taking place, and unfortunately persist between black people and the police in the United States? Artist aren’t required to speak about and take a stand on social issues. I do feel it’s my duty as a black man in America to speak on things that I see as wrong. Everything I speak out against isn’t necessarily rooted in racism. Classism is a big problem too.
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We are in 2015‌ Do you believe that this problem will disappear someday? I do not. Change can be made but change takes time. Change takes a lot of time. You had to make an album in collaboration with producer Nottz. Is this still a current project? This project is still coming. The world should have it by the end of the year.
Anything you want to say? Thank you to those that have been rocking with me since day one, whether your day one started in 2003 or today. You make a lot of this possible. Thank you. Words Paint Pictures produced by Apollo Brown available now. LadySu
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R.O.T Interview Hello R.O.T, Thank you for taking the time to answer. Tay Dayne: Anytime for the HHB Family! First, talking about the creation of the group Revenge of the Truence. Where does this idea? Why this name? MuGGz: The name R.O.T/Revenge of the Truence comes from us being young kids in school getting in trouble with truency. Too cool for school, we the Truence. Tay Dayne- R.O.T is real hip hop. We want to bring back the kind hip hop we grew up on. We make east coast boom bap, and alot more. We represent the real #LTY We would like to return on your last project. You made each a solo project, “Free 4 All” for Tay, and “The 5th Scene” for Can you tell us about your choice of productions and collaborations? The overall concept and style? MuGGz: I worked with a good friend of mine Scene 5 to come up with something special. He's a great producer. I grew up on Big Pun &
Sean Price so I wanted something dope to fit my lyrics. My favorite is Low Land Gorilla check that out! Tay Dayne: Free4All was an overall story to me. Concept wise I wanted to talk about my experiences as a kid, and as an adult. I also wanted to bring my own feel to it. Old School/ Boom Bap style with some slow r&b jazz arrangements. My influences include everything from Smiff N Wessun and MOP to Curtis Mayfield & Willie Hutch so I like to add different elements. Its one of my favorite bodies of work. “Dutchmasters” is the first single from a new project, is that correct? Can you tell us a little about the single and the project? Tay Dayne: Yes thats the new single. It a dope smoking song but it also has two meanings. One side everyone in the smoking community use dutch's the other side is the idea of actual "Dutch Masters". Were touching on the fact that people of color were enlsaved by dutch masters and now today we smoke…Dutchmasters lol 10
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Are you working on other projects? Solo or with other artists? MuGGz: Look out for my next solo joint entitled 3Days. We got a lot more on the way Tay Dayne: Yes, New tape from me coming soon too. Keeping it under wraps for now :) Anything you want to say? Tay Dayne: Appreciate the love from the HHB Family. Download all our music at www.ltymusicgroup.bandcamp.com RIP TO SEAN PRICE! Peace Love & Harmony MuGGz: Follow us on @ROT4Ever Follow me @MuGGzonDrugz #RIPSeanP LadySu
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Donny Goines Interview
Hello Donny first of all: Who is Donny Goines? Great question. I’m still trying to figure that one out haha… I’m an Artist and Entrepreneur from NYC. I’m known primarily as a Hip Hop artist but lately I’ve spent a lot of time focusing on personal growth and development. The man I am today is not the same man I was a couple of years ago. It’s all about evolution. – Can you tell us about “Ambitious Ventures”? Ambitious Ventures, Inc. is my second company which I launched in early April of this year. In essence, this company will serve as a multimedia and creative platform for myself and others. I’ve learned awhile ago that my “style” of doing things doesn’t always fit in a nice clean box so I have to very insulated with everything I do, meaning that I create on my own terms. I have a private recording studio and many other creative tools to help me get my ideas out to the world whenever I chose. There’s no need for me to ever go outside of my studio
and that it an important foundation for this company to have. In time I will speak more in detail about my mission statement and plans for the future. Your next project is « Now That’s What I Call A Mixtape ». Can you tell us a little about? What’s you call a mixtape? Have you a release date? Have you an idea on producers, artists, and the overall concept and style that you want to listen to? Well my new mixtape is going to represent a lost form, which is a mixtape in the traditional sense. No producers, no original songs and no features. Just rhymes over beats. Simple. it’ssomething I wanted to drop strictly for the fans of lyrics and flows. It will be released sometime this summer. – Since you started rapping, which artist did you learn the most? That’s a tough one, because I’ve been blessed to learn from many great artist and producers. To name a few 14
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though, Disco D (RIP to my brother), Murs, Just Blaze, Bishop Lamont, Immortal Tech, Dame Grease and many more. I’ve always been the kind of person who really immersed himself in learning and I’ve been blessed to have been able to speak to many wise and smart individuals as an artist. – In all your songs, have you a favorite song? Which one? Why? I haven’t made it yet. I’m too early in my career to name that record yet because I feel it hasn’t been created. I hope in 10 years from now I have an answer for that question though. What is your best experience in the rap game? Being on stage or anywhere rhyming with other artists. I just love the actual rap part of it. Everything else sucksfor the most part haha, but I do enjoy creating with creators. – Turning to recent high profile cases of racial tensions in the United States, particularly involving the police and the black community, do you feel
artists in the States should address this more and speak out more openly and publicly? Or isit your opinion that many of the well known artists there already take a strong stance against what is happening? Do you have any thoughts on how these problems may be resolved? Honestly, this question is a tough one and I have to respectfully say no comment. Mainly because I don’t really have anything #Positive to contribute and would like to remain silent about it. I will say one thing though, speaking for myself I believe it’simportant to use your voice to raise awareness of any of the issues which plague you and your community. Beyond that though, words are just words. Actions are what we truly need to help make the world a much better place. – Anything you want to say? Thank you for taking the time out to interview me, it’s truly appreciated. To the people, I love you all. Stay #Positive Love + Blessings LadySu
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Chelsea Reject Interview
Hello Chelsea, Thank you for taking the time to answer. First of all: How are you? Hey what’s up? I’m doing Good trying to be in the studio as much as possible. Your new project CMPLX was released on may 11. Where and when was the idea conceived, how long was it in the making? The idea of CMPLX (pronounced complex) came to me in a dream. I just had a variation of songs and the name finally came to me. With this project I decided to go with a more spacey vibe. It was in the
making for about 2 years but it felt like a lifetime. How did you choose the producers and featured artists and what was the overall concept in terms of subject matter and musical style? CMPLX was all trial error (ere) for me. At the time I was recording at the same studio in Brooklyn as the collective Pro Era. I dug their music and we just hopped on tracks together. It was great energy. My concept was just to experience life let the music come to me. The producers were all on point, Kxngs, Dougy and King Carlow were used the most.
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Can you tell us about your partnership with Duck Down Music? Duck Down is family. They took me in and gave me a bunch of opportunities to showcase my music. Their a good group on individuals who give your independence and creative control. Shout out Buckshot and Smif n Wessun. Have you names of artists with who you like to work? I’ve been listening to a lot of Chicago rap (such as Mick Jenkins, Supa Bwe and Saba) and I really dig what their doing with music. My ultimate collar would be Andre 3000 or Lupe however because they are the reason I spit. In France, female rappers are poorly represented. What do you think of the female rap? Current female artists? (in USA) I don’t think of “female rap” and “male rap” I really think music is just music. But as far as female artists right now that I really vibe with there’s Oshun
and Little Simz. Their super dope. Do you think that there is a lack of consideration of the female rapper from rappers? Public? Labels? Medias? I feel like there a room for everybody in the rap game in 2015. People just have to be more open minded and give newer artists chance. I feel it’s been happening though because of the internet. I’ve been put unto a bunch of super dope music via the internet. Turning to recent high profile cases of racial tensions in the United States, particularly involving the police and the black community, do you feel artists in the States should address this more and speak out more openly and publicly? Or is it your opinion that many of the well known artists there already take a strong stance against what is happening? Do you have any thoughts on how these problems may be resolved? I feel like this is the time most for artists to come together and do things for the community. 19
You know, unify, do things for the love and for the progression of humanity. It’s not any one person’s job to be the hero because the things that are going on with the police isn’t new. We just have more light shed on it because of the internet. The awareness is being spread we just need to figure out the new step. Anything you want to say? To everyone out there…be yourself and love the person that you are. LadySu
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050 Boyz Interview Hello 050 Boyz. For those who might be a little unfamiliar with the name, tell us a little about yourselves. Who's in the group, where are you from and when did you start out in hip hop? Riq da Kid - I'm Riq Da Kid from "Illtown"(East Orange) William Street & "BrickCity" (Newark) 4th Avenue so I call it "illCity". We're 050 Boyz, myself, TruTrilla and Prince AK. I wrote my first rap at age 11 and 050 Boyz are a triple threat, dynamic, Jersey based group bringing you that new hiphop boom bap street gritty sound that's also fun to listen to.
was a hype man for Flavor Unit's Supreme C.
Tru Trilla - We are 050 Boyz, a group based out of New Jersey bringing those pure skillful flows and concepts, untainted for the world. Prince AK, Tru Trilla, Riq da Kid, but we have a lot of warriors and queens who are in our movement. Shout out to Naughty Nation! We're from Brick City, Catacombs, East Orange, and I started out on the mic since the late 80s / early 90s
You are a group, but you also all have solo careers. How did you all meet, and tell us about how the group was formed. Riq da Kid - I met Tru Trilla through Prince AK. Me and Prince AK started to work together after we met during the Garden State Greats movement in 2004. We said we would help each other when one of us got the ball rolling. He called me to be a part of a project he was working on and needed me on a couple of songs. One of the songs featured DoitAll (Lords of the Underground) who was building a new studio and wanted me to do engineering work. I agreed, so I would record the guys and write at the same time for new records DoitAll was doing. The guys asked Prince AK about me, he gave the cosign and my relationship grew naturally with Tru and the others from there.
Prince AK - I'm Prince AK. Me, Tru Trilla & Riq da Kid are from New Jersey. I started out in the 90's, and
Tru Trilla - Me and Prince AK are from the same hood, Newark, Brick City. I met Riq da Kid maybe 4 or 5 22
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years ago, but he told me he'd always heard of me through my group It's Only Family being part of the Garden State Greats movement. The group was formed through Prince AK, and my bro Fee came with the name 050 Boyz. 050 is Jersey's numerical code Prince AK - Well me & Tru Trilla are from the same neighborhood & I first met Riq da Kid when I was doing music with Treach from Naughty by Nature. The group was formed in 2012 when I called Tru & I told Riq da Kid I was coming to get him once I put all the rest of the pieces together.
Tell us about your new album "Everything 050". How did you decide on the title and also who to have as the various featured artists and producer? Riq da Kid - The production by Clinton Place was due to Prince AK's relationship with him. "Everything 050" was going be a mixtape initially, where we would showcase up and coming artists and more experienced artists together, but it was so good we formatted it to become an album. Tru Trilla would always say "Everything Jersey!!" And the album became that, a big Jersey hip hop sound. Jersey artists, Jersey movement, but instead of the word "Jersey", we used our name which is NJ's numerical code, "0-5-0"
Tru Trilla - "Everything 050" means "everything Jersey". It's a saying I came up with while branding ourselves. So it was only right we named the album as such. Plus all the featured artists and the producer Clinton Place are from Jersey, so we're bringing you our identity and state of mind Prince AK - "Everything 050" is our debut album that has an originality that will take you back to the feel of the Golden Era. The title basically lets you know that "everything is Jersey". The featured artists, well Treach, DoItAll they're like family, and all the others are from Jersey in keeping with the album's title.
So how far back does your connection go with Clinton Place, how did you first get to know him and have you worked with him on other projects? Riq da Kid - My relationship with him was built from Prince AK introducing him to me, but yes he will do other projects with us Tru Trilla - In my area, my man Mark had a studio and he was well connected. I used to see all of them come through there, Big Gov Matic, Diesel tha Don, Clinton Place, Lakim Shabazz, Chill Rob G and Apache. But Prince AK is the one who made the project happen with Clinton as he knew him from way back. This 24
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our first time working with him, and God willing not the last. Salute to the warrior, straight up !!
that's out the box because we work great together
Prince AK - Well me & Clinton go back to 1995 when he was my man Supreme C's dj. Back then he was known as DJ Jamal #9 and so we'd perform live together with me as hype man. So we go back at least 20 years, and I got in touch with him again about producing the new album
Were there any particular inspirations for you in making this album, and in a wider sense, what else acts as your biggest motivational factors? Riq da Kid - The motivation is and was simple, putting on a show for Jersey, for each other, and for our families
How long did it take you to make the album? What was the most challenging aspects in terms of putting together the concepts and then recording? Riq da Kid - Recording was the easy part. Prince AK had a few ideas, but myself and Tru took the lead in concepts and composing for about 50% each of the album. But altogether, with business and preparation, it took almost a year to complete Tru Trilla - It didn't really take us long, we really were ahead of the game just through the trials and tribulations of life. So we had plenty to write about, we stayed on the path and fixed anything as we went along.
Tru Trilla - To bring you great music well done. No microwave hiphop is allowed ! Prince AK - My main inspiration was to get Jersey back heard and respected, and to show my own town that it can happen for us all.
Do each of you have a favorite track from the album? If so, which one and why? Riq da Kid - Mine would be Hot Damn, Keep Calm, Let's Talk About it. I dont know, a lot lol Tru Trilla - I love all of them, I really have no favorites. Straight up !! Prince AK - I don't have a favorite if I'm being honest, too hard to pick one
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From the days you started out rapping, which artists would you say you learned the most from, those who influenced you the most in developing your own style? Riq da Kid - Treach, Biggie, Jay-Z, Nas, Rakim, Kool G Rap, LL Cool J, Lox, Run DMC, Big Daddy Kane Tru Trilla - Lakim Shabazz, Rakim, Nas, AZ, GZA, Raekwon, Ghostface, 2PAC, Beanie Sigel Prince AK Treach, Doitall, my whole cypher told me just be me
Anything else you would like to say to our readers in France? Riq da Kid - Make sure, August 4th, y'all go get "Everything 050" on iTunes and Amazon!. Tru Trilla - Big Ups to Hip Hop Breath and much respect to France and all your readers!! August 4th, "Everything 050" drops. Please support pure hip hop! Prince AK For sure, if you love real hip hop, go buy "Everything 050" on 4th
What has been your best experience to date in the rap game? Riq da Kid - Treach and SU taking me to Hot 97. I remember destroying Kayslay's show lol, and touring with Naughty by Nature as part of the Garden State Greats
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Tru Trilla - So many, but I would say performing for Uncle Ice T along with Smooth da Hustler and his brother Trigger
Tru Trilla - Salute!!
Prince AK - Without doubt, going to China to perform with Treach
Thank you 050 Boyz for taking the time to speak with us. Riq da Kid - Thank Y'all. Salute!! Shout out HipHop Breath and much love to France. 050dat!
Prince AK - Appreciate you reachin out from France and for the support. LadySu
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Open Mike Eagle Interview
Hello OME first of all: How are you? I am always many ways at once. excited, anxious, tired, brooding, hopeful. all together. – We would like to return to your start on Mello Music Group. Can you tell us? Thats an interesting question. they’ve always been active in my world because there were so many artists I respect along with friends of mine on the label. From my vantage point, Has-Lo’s experience there made me interested in working with them and it so happened to be that they were interested as well and we began a partnership. – We would like to return on your last project « A Special Episode Of ». Can you tell us about your
choice of collaborations and productions? I have been pretty fortunate to have been close to a lot of really talented people and have them respect my work as much as i respect theirs. this EP has production by Exile, Gold Panda, Illingsworth, Lo-Fi, and Cars and Trains. It’s all stuff that touched me when I heard it and made me want to write. There are guest raps from milo and MC Paul Barman who are two rappers that i think are awesome that are also my friends. Are you working on a new project? With Project Blowed? Can you tell us a little about? Have you a release date? Have you an idea on producers, artists, and the overall concept and style that you want to listen to? 28
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I’m always working on new projects. I’m working on two right now but I cant really say much about either publicly yet. im very excited about them though, i think one may make it out this year.
– What is your best experience in the rap game? I’m not sure I’m in the rap game so much. I’m a working musician though so i have great experiences every day. terrible ones too.
– How do you go from psychology to rap? I only studied psychology in college, I never really worked too much in the field. I mostly worked with youth in a counseling capacity which helped me to make music to some degree. It wasn’t necessarily a fast transition either. I still use some of the things I learned while studying psychology today. Since you started rapping, which artist did you learn the most? Meaning like memorized their lyrics? probably Tribe Called Quest. Could also easily be De La Soul or Wu-Tang. – In all your songs, have you a favorite song? Which one? Why? Nah I really don’t. I listen to my stuff a lot while I’m making it and not so much after. I think I may have recently made my favorite song ive ever made. But I could be over it by next week sometime.
Turning to recent high profile cases of racial tensions in the United States, particularly involving the police and the black community, do you feel artists in the States should address this more and speak out more openly and publicly? Or is it your opinion that many of the well known artists there already take a strong stance against what is happening? Do you have any thoughts on how these problems may be resolved? I feel like each artist should address it or not address it as they see fit. each artist’s role in the patchwork of the entertainment business and artistry as a whole is different and i think the best thing any artist can do is make stuff thats true to their worldview. if they are emotionally engaged in the racial conflicts and incidents of the day then yes their art should probably reflect that. if they dont see it as much of a problem in their lives then their output should reflect that. these 30
issues will be resolved when the people in the majority realize how much of a gulf there is between their life experience and those of minority cultures. LadySu
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