Interviews

Interviews - Tuesday, December 23, 2008 14:55 - 8 Comments

Bassman75 Is International Wit It

Picture this, United States Hip-Hop marries overseas Hip-Hop and produces a son, and they call Bassman75. Born in Luanda, the southern country Africa of Angola and fluent in six, yes six, different languages. If that weren’t enough, Bassman, the youngest son of eight brothers and two sisters, raised by a preacher, raps in four of those languages!

TheSource.com recently caught up with the ethical rapper/producer/songwriter/African gospel chorale base vocalist to become acquainted with him and his upcoming project.

Check out Bassman’s “Jamaican Grind” and more with Bassman after the jump.

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Interviews - Friday, December 12, 2008 16:34 - 20 Comments

Have You Met S. Fresh?

Currently constructing the design of his upcoming show in Atlanta on December 20, rapper, producer and CEO of So Slimm Entertainment, S. Fresh, took a time out of his schedule to better acquaint himself with TheSource.com. The Grambling State honors graduate launched his entertainment company in 2000 with the hopes of being the silent boss. However, as fate would have it, he emerged from behind the desk to behind the m-i-c.

Check out S. Fresh’s track Ask Dem **** ft. Lil Boosie (video after the jump), and read our interview with Fresh after the jump.

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Interviews - Tuesday, December 9, 2008 16:33 - 43 Comments

T-Weaponz Interview

We caught up with the trio known as T-Weaponz some time ago, but since the guys have some new things going on, we thought it was a good time to revisit the conversation.

Check out an unedited conversation The Source’s MC had with the guys, after the jump.

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Features, Interviews - Monday, October 13, 2008 15:18 - 14 Comments

Devin The Dude Chops It Up

Yes, Devin the Dude is as funny in conversation as he is in his music. Yes, he smokes just as much as you think he does - if not more. But, he’s quick to let you know it’s not all fun and games. We recently caught up with every weedhead’s favorite rapper to talk about his new album, his split from Rap-A-Lot and his uh, recreational activities.

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Interviews - Monday, September 22, 2008 21:18 - 2 Comments

Dubb Union: The Forum

Carrying their respective hoods on their backs, Damani (Inglewood), Bad Lucc (Watts), and Soopafly (Long Beach) are on a mission to shift the spotlight back to the West Coast rap scene. The Source sat down with each to gain insight on their new, Snoop Dogg-backed, self-titled album and how it came to fruition.

Words: Mark Anthony Jenkins

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Interviews, Music - Monday, September 8, 2008 16:39 - 2 Comments

Interview: L.E.P.

Chicago has produced rappers that are globally minded and quick to leave the Windy City behind. The Low End Professionals, or L.E.P for short, are ready to buck both trends. Consisting of rappers Count, Bigg Rugg and Moonie, the L.E.P delivers music with a street-oriented perspective, making them stand out next to less gruff Chi-Town acts like Common and Kanye West. Thanks to a local hit with the Jim Jones collaboration “Gettin Money,” and a new single with Fabolous, “We Ain’t Playin,” the crew’s regionally distinct sound is now on the verge of national recognition.

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