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together!
So you’re on tour with Talib Kweli... talk about how that comes
Well, really I’m on the Black Mozart tour which is setting up for my new album. Talib and I have a really great relationship. We collaborated on his new record and we have a single called Outstanding that we did together.I was able to direct the video for it.That record was really awesome how it came together. You know what? I gotta talk about your videos too! Obviously I’ve been a fan of yours for a long time, and your web series??? To see your creative process...It’s inspirational to any fan of music! I know some of the videos are up on RyanLeslie.com, right? That’s right! All the music videos can be found at RyanLeslie.com. This last project “Les is More” we actually did 7 or 8 music videos and we also brought you into the studio so you can see how the records were made. All right, now let me ask you another question...because like I said, your
videos are kind of what anchored me to your music. I remember seeing your video for Gibberish, one with you and Rick Ross in the studio, and another one where you’re working in miami with a rapper named Booba. Another thing that sticks out in my mind is the cars you use..in behind-the scenesvideos and in your official videos... you cast them like you cast women. I know your car game is serious!
(Laughter) Well, I mean I’m pretty practical with the car game...I got a couple of Mercedes-Benz G-Wagons. That was just my favorite car, so when I first got some money I...Hosestly, man, in New York City I really anticipated a huge groundswell, and so the logic behind having twin Mercedes-Benz trucks was so one could be a decoy! But my first and favorite car is a 1968 Dodge Charger...It’s a muscle car from the movie Bullit. It’s black on black. It’s actually the same car that the Dukes of Hazard drive. Um, I have an Escalade...a convertible for when it’s sunny out. So, yeah, I’m really into classic and vintage cars.
Yeah? I like that...I have an old 1968 Convertible Corvette, so I’m really into vintage cars too! But enough about that...Obviously this city loves your
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music, but you love this city! What is it about Phoenix that you love so much? Well, I have a sister who actually lives and works out here in Arizona. She goes to ASU...Shout out to my sister, Joy! Nice, well hopefully you’ll keep bringing your shows to Phoenix, and you’ll always save some time to sit down and talk with us! Before I let you go, let everyone know how they can keep up with you! Yeah that’s right...the new project is called Black Mozart...you can find more info at RyanLeslie.com @RyanLeslie on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook... We’re keeping it consistent! I appreciate the support!
Ramses Ja Rudi King-Taylor II Music Director / On-Air Host (Afternoons 3-7p) KNRJ-FM 101.1 The Beat Resident DJ/VJ for KTVK-3TV (Fridays 10a) Host of R.E.D.Y. Set Radio Official Bum Squad DJ DJ Vatican Memberwww.ramsesja.com
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