Hip Hip-Hop You Don't Stop

(Sean Price interview when I (Trevor Banks) was at Real Hip Hop Uncut radio)

RHHU: Who inspired you to do what you do?

SP: I'd have to say Pete Rock

RHHU: What projects are you working on

SP: Got that Heltah Skeltah album coming. It's 🔥🔥🔥🔥

RHHU: What's your favorite song off of any Heltah Skeltah album

SP: "HELLZ KITCHEN" produced by Evidence

RHHU: Which project was the one you really enjoyed over the course of your career?

SP: MONKEY BARZ, cuz it brought Price back to life.. 

( Short but sweet interview with a legend before he passed #ripSeanPrice )

Hip Hop Fun Facts:

1. 1986-1989 Set the stage for a real change in Hip Hop

2. Redman & Tame One of the Artifacts are cousins

3. Hip Hop groups like Leaders Of The New School and Young Black Teenagers were created like boy bands by Hank Shocklee

4. Black Star, Urban Thermo Dynamics & Medina Green are musically related

5. Twista first got exposure on Subway's song " Chi-Town Ride". He went by Tung Twista then.

6. 2.8 million Brits think 2PAC is alive

7. EPMD used to be called EPEMD

8. Pharrell recorded a verse on Tribe Called Quest's album Midnight Marauders but it didn't make the cut.

9. Nas listens to Lil Durk, Da Baby, Dave East, Lil Baby, Lupe Fiasco etc.

10. LL Cool J's goal is to make ladies wet.

11. Cam'ron is a fan of De La Soul.

12. Krs- One loved the battle between Cassidy & Freeway

13. 50 Cent named himself after the 1980's notorious Brooklyn robber called "50 Cent"

14. Snoop Dogg, Brandy & Ray J are real blood cousins.

15. UTP Playas originally consisted of Juvenile, Soulja Slim, Young Buck, Cory Cee, Wacko & Skip.

16. " Rapture" by Blondie is one of the first mainstream Hip Hop records

17. Hip Hop has similarities with Viking-Skalds poets and minstrel's who memorized oral traditions and recited them to pass on legacy's, history and codes of conduct

18. Keith " Cowboy", a member of the Furious Five most likely coined the term Hip Hop.

19. Hip Hop is : MC'ing, DJ'ing, Graffiti, & Breakdancing

20. Kool Herc is the founding fathers of Hip Hop. Afrika Bambaataa is the Godfather of Hip Hop. Krs-One, Rakim, N.W.A. , Big Daddy Kane etc. are the fathers of Hip Hop. Wu Tang, Biggie, 2PAC, Jay-Z, Nas etc. are the cousins of Hip Hop.

21. Biz Markie & Big Daddy Kane's rapper names used to be Biz Markie D & MC Kane.

22. C.E.B. are one of the first notorious Hip Hop groups from Philadelphia

23. Uptown Records mogul Andre Harrell ( RIP) is in the movie Krush Groove.

24. DJ Kay Slay is a famous graffiti artist who went by the tag Dez. Before he became a DJ he was featured in the movie Style Wars.

25. Elements of Hip - Hop legends
       DJ: Kool Herc
       MC: Sugar Hill Gang
       Graffiti: Dondi
        Breakdancing: Crazy Legs

Sista: 25'th Anniversary

Mr.Brendal interview:

TB:  How did you get started as an artist?

MB: I was rapping when I was mad young,  and all through high school. Came back after a quick semester at Hudson Valley Community College and my bro Chris let me crash with him. I auditioned at a studio on East Ave.through him.

TB:  When did you start working with DeVante of Jodeci?

MB: I met Big Shan,  Mr. Dalvin,  and DeVante one evening in the lobby at the studio. Big Shan set it up so I could rap in front of DeVante Swing. They walked in with a big pitbull named Skillz. Mr. Dalvin said "Yo, you here to Rap"? I was like " lets get some beats going". We went downstairs and I started to freestyle my ass off.  What's crazy is that Timbaland, Bazaar Royale ( Da Boogieman) walked in, listened and then bounced. I was rapping like crazy.  Didn't know none of those dudes at that time. De asked me for my number, then we left.  I got a call on Chris ' phone and it was DeVante asking my name. I was like "Big Mel". He told me to come through the next day and asked if I wanted to be on the compilation album, go on tour and be in Da Bassment. 

TB: What was it like working with the other members of Da Bassment. And what was your best memory of Static Major?

MB: Working with everyone in Da Bassment was an experience that is out of this world.  Everyone was so damn talented.  The world only got a taste of a few members of Da Bassment. I have a lot of memories of Static Major. Most of them included Smoke E Digglera and Black. I do remember the cru splitting up and things happened. Timbaland was recording at Manhattan Center Studios and I popped by to holla at him. The person at the front desk was looking at me kinda suspect cuz I wanted to call up Timbo and tell him I was coming up. The front desk person hit me with the " He's not there" bit,  I got cocky and said "Well whoever is up there..they know who I am" .The front desk called and the next thing I know I see Static Major, Smoke & Black walking towards me with Def Jam leather jackets on smiling, they was on. Been awhile since we've seen each other though.

TB: How did you get the name Mr Brendal? And did you ever finish an album,  if so, what were the name of the tracks? 

MB: They made songs like "Reservoir Dogs", "Mr. Blue, Mr. Black & Mrs Pink" etc..I don't know where I was when they recorded it, they played it and I was like "Yo,  i'm a be Mr. Brendal". Only had a few appearances on tracks. A long list of artists in the crew had to wait to get the chance to be on a track.  That's how I got on the "Gin & Juice" (remix) by waiting and getting the opportunity. Others in the cru had priorities.  Bazaar Royale was signed to Epic Records and I laced some things on that album. As far as my own music, I took a backseat and wanted whoever was in position to get a deal, then we go from there. Didn't pan out though. I did a little something after we parted ways.

TB: "Gin & Juice " (remix) was your first video.  Did you realize back then how much of an impact it would have in music. There's fans today from the U.K. , Germany, Japan etc. that still fiend for Da Bassment reunion? 

MB:  Wow, that's crazy!!!!  You know, I always thought our sound was different. The beats and styles out now is kinda like our sound back then. Even on our BET '95 tour, our sound was different from all the other acts. Shout out to all the fans out there. I'm waiting on the reunion too..haha

TB: It's the 25'th Anniversary since the Sista album came out with a few copies. What were your favorite tracks on that album and how was it watching Sista create a masterpiece? 

MB:  I like the whole album of course but "Hip Hop", "Sweat You Down" and "Sista Bounce " were my jams. Back then I would've killed that "Sista Bounce " beat. By the time I got on in Da Bassment their album was finished. Missy had taken that solo deal, and the rest of Sista left before Missy Elliott.

TB:  Do you still drop rhymes and will you put out an album since the core fan base never left and the new fans are learning about Da Bassment history with Missy, Timbaland & Tweet are still poppin on the charts?

MB: I would love to put something together. Never knew there was that much of an interest in Da Bassment like that. I've never ran from my first love which is Hip Hop. Tell you what, you will be the first to know and the first to hear it. Really appreciate what you're doing bruh. Shit means a lot, you just don't know...

DeVante Swing Interview (credit to Forever DeVante) :

https://foreverdevante9296.wixsite.com/forever-devante/interviews 

****side note*** : Drake, Rihanna, Chris Brown and Lil Wayne are huge fans and supporters of Da Bassment 

Da Bassment facts: Missy Elliott wanted Tweet to be in Sista 

Magoo interview @youknowigotsoul

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JqciZEh-8QY&t=3788s

New project by former Bassment member Nikki

Rolita talking about DeVante's water pranks at the old 454 house in Jersey

Skippy Blanco's Music Stop...

1.) Jeep Anthems...

http://yourlisten.com/TheMixAvengers/jeepanthemsmixtapeshow

2.) More Wins...

http://yourlisten.com/TheMixAvengers/more-wins

3.) $2 Green Series V.2

http://yourlisten.com/TheMixAvengers/2greenseriesv2
4.) This Sh*t Is Bananas...

http://yourlisten.com/TheMixAvengers/this-sht-is-bananas

5.) School Of Hard Knocks

http://yourlisten.com/TheMixAvengers/schoolofhardknockz

6.) King Combs- 90's Baby

7.) Boosie Badazz - Badazz 3.5


8.) Project Pat- Street God 4

9.) 95 Til Infinity

http://yourlisten.com/TheMixAvengers/95tilinfinitymix

10.) Twenty 90's 

http://yourlisten.com/TheMixAvengers/twenty90s


11.) Nai Palm- Needle Paws

11.) 9'th Wonder & Jay Z- Black American Gangster

12.) Booty Bass

http://yourlisten.com/TheMixAvengers/bootybassmix

13.) Sonder- Into

14.) Calle Ocho 

http://yourlisten.com/TheMixAvengers/callechodancemix

15.) Young Chris- The Network 5

15.) Grafh - 88 Crack Era

16. TreV/St/.\r- Get The Tape

http://yourlisten.com/TheMixAvengers/getthetape

16.) Golden Star Project ( w/drops from Defari & Guru)

http://yourlisten.com/TheMixAvengers/goldenstarproject


17. I'm With The Smoke... ( Timbaland Vs. Swizz)

http://yourlisten.com/TheMixAvengers/iwtsmix


18. Freestyle Fun

http://yourlisten.com/TheMixAvengers/freestylefun


19. Masala Mix.....

http://yourlisten.com/TheMixAvengers/masalamix

20. Dubstep Avengers Mix

http://yourlisten.com/TheMixAvengers/dubstepavengersmix

21. Native Tongues

http://yourlisten.com/TheMixAvengers/native-tongues

22. Jay Z - MCHG YEARS

http://yourlisten.com/TheMixAvengers/jay-z-mchg-years

23. Built To Last (mixtape)

http://www.datpiff.com/-Built-To-Last-mixtape.945108.html


24. Dreamville 

http://www.datpiff.com/-Dreamville-mixtape.945630.html

Redd/Omega & Illa

Jeff Reed interview:

TB: Who influenced you musically?

JR: Umm people like Jackie Wilson, Otis Redding, Marvin Gaye etc. Basically people who have you a performance in stage.

TB: Who signed you to Uptown Records?

JR: Andre Harrell did. I was performing around New York City for about a year trying to get a deal. Went to many record companies and they said "We'll call you back". So I kept doing shows. One night, Andre Harrell came to my performance at a place called the The Palace in New Rochelle..and Andre came backstage and signed me to the Uptown family.

TB: Do you still keep in touch with Andre?

JR: YEAH, I talked to Andre about a month or two ago..

TB: Did you go to the lavish secluded party in Morocco with him & Puff Daddy?

JR: (laughs) nah nah, I'm working man lol

TB: Do you still sing on records?I

JR: I do here and there. I'm actually trying to get back in the studio but I don't have any time right now. As of now I'm working on putting out the Field Mob record right now and I'm also in the studio with Jodeci.

TB: When is the Jodeci coming out? ( this was in 2001)

JR: When we finish ( we both laugh. Unfortunately the Jodec I album never came out and Jodeci out out a record almost a decade after this interview)

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Omega Red/EC Illa combo interview:

TB: Who are your influences?

OR: I got a wide variety. The stuff I grew up in were the Sugar Hill Gang, Kool G  Rap & DJ Polo ,  Wu Tang , Big Daddy Kane,
LL Cool J, Kwame , Jay Z , Nas etc.. I actually met Big Daddy Kane at the Power Summit in Puerto Rico. That was like my mentor.

TB: Tell me about the scene in Chicago?

ECI: Gotta lot of things poppin , got my album Whitefolks coming and I jumped on the new Do Or Die project. Just making a mark in Chicago .

EC  Illa owned The Top Cd'S in Chicago....Here's some Chicago songs you must get...

KANYE WEST TOP 10
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1. EC Illa - "Struggling " -prod by Kanye West
2. Infamous Syndicate/ Kanye West -" What U Do To Me"
3. Psycho Drama/ Kanye West -" Nirvana "
4. Do Or Die/ Kanye West -" Higher"
5. Chief Keef/ Kanye West - " Nobody"
6. Aura (Alicia Keys)/Clipse / Kanye West - " Crazy"
7. King Louie / Kanye West - "Send It Up"
8. GLC/ Kanye West- "Big Screen"
9. Go Getters- "Fight With The Best"
10. Consequence/ Kanye West - "Hold On"  (Remix)

Tip Cd's Must Haves (Chicago):

1. "Too Krazy" - Triple Darkness/ Do Or Die/ Snypaz/ Crucial Conflict

2. " Overnight "- Scarface/ Snypaz/Do Or Die

3. "Already Know"- Do Or Die/ E-40

4. "I Used To Live H.E.R." - Common Sense

5. "Walk With Me"- DA Smart

6 "Tattoo"- Liffy Stoked

7. "Backseat Action"- T Pain/ Shawnna

8. "My City"- Java Starr / Scarface

9. "Gangsta Shit" -Facemob

10. "Ill At Will" - EC Illa / Rasco/ Planet Asia

11. "Party People"- Timbaland & Magoo/ Twista/ Jay Z

12. "Get Yo Smoke On"- Ric Jilla 

Black N Wild album review:

1. "Destiny"- is a smooth melodic jam that would be a perfect track for Dru Hill. Definitely a song for that special lady you dream of or think about..Looking for a girl just like you.

2. "Nobody Else"- There can be nobody but you to call my own. Let's forget the others and let it be just you and me. The tempo on this song is slicker than grease and ice combined.

3. "Body Parts" - this is remastered version of the original I've heard in my vault. The song ended up on as a Jodeci song on their 4th album..

Other songs on this untitled album.. 
"Dance Forever"
"Found You"
"High And Dry"
"It's You"
"On N Off"
" Forgive Me"
" Playing Games "
" Crazy"
"Fuss N Fight"
" Choose You"
" Mean That"

I AM MUSIC- Tay Dizm interview & more

Tay Dizm interview:

TB: What's poppin maan

TD: Ain't nothin, just chillin, tryna get it..

TB: You sent me "Beam Me Up" with Rick Ross. How did that come together?

TD: It was like magic..ya know what i'm sayin. Everything just fell in place. At first i did the hook to "Beam Me Up" . T-Pain wanted to make the song bigger. So Pain redid the hook and he called up Rick Ross to get on the track. Rick Ross loved it and jumped on the track.

TB: Where are you from?

TD: I'm out of Miami..Dade County

TB: Nice and warm down there. Hit up the fly ladies on South Beach right?

TD: Grab a towel and get you one of them Tenderoni dolls

( short but sweet interview)

New Breedz- Swamp Life : Showtape
( For Promo Use Only)

http://www.hulkshare.com/lpxfya32uio0



KEY TO MUSIC SUCCESS: Build Your Brand...

   Create music that represents you. That means sticking to what you like instead of what's trendy. Use your music to attract certain listeners who will be loyal to you and your music. Use the tactic "Less is more" when building your brand. Stay in your own lane and don't worry about what the next person is doing.
  Speak with game to get loyal customers. Your mouthpiece is the most powerful tool to attract your customers and it will get you paid nicely.
   Hit the streets hard like a politician to find your loyal base. Go city to city, town to town and create a network that you can build into an empire. Get your product into the hands of people outside of your country too.
   Find an unconventional strategy to sell your product. Sell it (PayPal swiper) by Greyhound, Amtrak, Dark Web, postal service etc. Look to see what works for you.Who knows, you may even find a way of selling that nobody has ever thought of. Start brainstorming and empower yourself in this high tech age. You're looking for longevity instead of popularity..BUILD SMART!!!



Digital Music Success: 

   To make it in today's music world you don't need a record deal. Why there's artists signed to record labels in a digital age is beyond me. I guess they didn't get the memo from tech companies that says " The internet was created as a tool for individuals only so that they can think, act, make money on their own and create their own destiny". Here's some things to make you successful in your craft..

1. Know the music, study the music. Take classes ( not just for a degree only). Learn about writing, composition, AI , chords,notes, wave physics etc.

2. Create music you like or you're inspired by. Don't create music for social media trends, likes, followers etc. Remember, music isn't a popularity contest. If you have money to work with big names that you like..it will help in step 3.

3. Put your music on radio stations, Podcasts, TV etc. Do local shows at dive bars, open mic night, music contests etc. Put your music in the streets before you put it on social media or music sites. If people like you, go to the next step and put it on the internet. If people don't like you, QUIT NOW!!! Don't force something that isn't there. Never fake it till you make it either. Nobody likes a phony.

4. Now that you have a nice buzz in the streets..create a music page. Put up snippets ( never a full song) of your music and make sure it's copywrited. Keep a base of loyal fans who actually listen to your music, go to your shows, listen to radio interviews etc. 

5. Sell your music. Make sure you have a PayPal account and a PayPal swiper for your phone. Selling from your phone is like selling CD's and tapes from the trunk of your car ( You can still sell unlimited CD's & Tapes too). People forget that getting money under the table is more profitable as a hustle than selling units with a label . Hell, Slim Thug had a mansion and millions in the bank without a label when he was in high school... STAY INDEPENDENT!!!

6. STAY IN YOUR OWN LANE!!! The only person you should be competing with in a digital paradigm is yourself. You'll know whether you're on top or not.

FOR ALL YOU ARTISTS WHO ARE MAKING MUSIC FOR SUPERFICIAL REASONS ( a few girls, trinkets, a hot IG account etc) , TAKE DOWN YOUR MUSIC PAGES NOW!!! IT'S TIME TO SINGLE OUT THE WACK FAKE ARTISTS AND SEND THEM BACK TO THEIR PARENTS BASEMENT.. Nuff said


Trevor's Traveler: Gilford,NH /Laconia

   I'm going to officially say this, Gilford,NH will be the new Austin,TX. I also see it becoming a tech/smart hub by 2030. 

Laconia Municipal Airport is a great way for artists to fly into the Lakes Region here in New Hampshire. The Bank Of New Hampshire Pavilion is a major spot for big name acts to come and perform. So has the Whiskey Barrel Music Hall. This area is close to everything.
   You can find great hotels, campgrounds, skiing ,hunting, fishing, golfing, Lake Winnipesaukee cruise, Bike Week in Laconia etc. It's also close to North Conway, Fryeburg & Cornish, Maine etc..

Gilford and Laconia will be the go to spot for music artists. The Abnaki used this area as a major trading and selling area before the European settlers came here. The history and resources are rich in this area. Hopefully we could see Amtrak, a few casino's, and possibly professional sports teams move to this region. Who knows maybe Coachella could move out here. Let's get it poppin baby...

Local Lakes Region publications...

Get your show on in this Winnipesaukee playhouse...

iNet 6 The Star & Playa 20'th Anniversary/Dru Hill

  iNet 6 The Star celebrates it's 20 year Anniversary and we also celebrate the 20 Year Anniversary of Playa's Cheers 2 U album...

Static Major Interview:

TB: Who influenced you musically?

Static: I have many different influences..so i'm gonna go against the grain. My influences are Project Pat, Lil Wayne..guys like that i listen to. I listen to street music, the streets influence me.

TB: What was the feeling like when you first tasted success?

Static: Man umm.. When i first tasted success it was after me being in the game for about 6 or 7 years. At that point it started feeling like a job.

TB: That was with DeVante Swing..right?

Static: Yeah it was with my first success of Ginuwine's "Pony". That was actually my first hit song, and that was when i left DeVante.

TB: What was the name of your group before you came up with the name Playa?

Static: It was still the same guys, but locally the name was Touch Of Class.

TB: What was it like in Da Bassment with Missy Elliott, Timbaland & Magoo, Ginuwine etc.?

Static: It was like music school( i laugh and tell Static..Stevie J said the same thing). We all lived in the same apartment building. The studio was like walking distance from the apartments. We was over at the studio everyday.

TB: That was in Andrews Building in Rochester, NY?

Static: Right

TB: What label are you on now?

Static: I'm on Blackground/Universal

TB: How did you get on the Pretty Ricky album?

Static: Actually, i do a lot of work with Atlantic Records, and they felt i was perfect for that group. Atlantic sent me to Miami and magic happened. I stayed down there for a month and a half and we did most of the album.

TB: You wrote a lot of songs that didn't make albums?

Static: Yeah, those songs were for Pussycat Dolls, Brandy,Kanye West, Beyonce, Rudy etc..

TB: Who are you working with now? 

Static: I just got out of the studio with Trey Songz. I'm working with Bobby V, Jamie Foxx etc. I'm still workin on my album of course and JoJo too..

TB: Tell me about your album..

Static: Ahh maan , my album has been a long time coming. I took me years to really sell myself on being a solo artist..cuz i always saw myself in a group with Playa. I gotta lot of different styles..So i had to figure out which style would be the basis for my album. Now i'm right on track on where i wanna be. I always said i wanted to go after R.Kelly cuz that's the only person i could compare myself to. This album is going to be vintage R&B but with a street twist to it. All i listen to is street music (Seagram,Big Mike, UGK,Lil Flip etc), so the songs i do will have something the streets can grasp on to..

TB: What was it like working with Aaliyah?

Static: Oooh maaaan, it was like amazing bruh. Her work ethic was like no other still to this day. As much of a diva as she was, she would stay in the studio until five in the morning if need be, Aaliyah would re-do the part if it needed to be re-done. It was no hassle working with Babygurl. She specialized in taking what i did and putting her Aaliyah to it. Babygurl is sorely missed around here but we still feel her..

( We end the interview with a fabulous tribute to Aaliyah. Not long after this interview..Static passed. This is probably the last interview he ever did before passing). RIP Aaliyah & Static 😢

Join on Static's new page
http://www.majorstylesmusic.com

Keeping it R&B, here's an interview with a new artist who is breaking ground, he goes by the name J.Esq. He has opened up for Lil Mo and he's a huge Jodeci/ Da Bassment fan...

TB: Who are your inspirations when you create music?

J.Esq: Life, experience and energy inspire the songs i make. There are times i go into the studio as an empty canvas not knowing what will come out.

TB: Where are you from?

J.Esq: Baltimore, MD..Born and raised. Westside to be exact.

TB: Do you believe R&B music is timeless & Why?

J.Esq: Absolutely! You wont hear those type of storylines, melodies and songwriting in any other genre except maybe country which is derived from R&B.

TB: Why are so many artists lacking in their hustle to sell music..when they could sell it out their phone like they would out of the trunk of their car?

J.Esq: Well i think people are hoping to be backed and pushed by a company like in the old days.. It's also a lack of funds, drive and confidence sometimes.

TB: Tell me what your process is like when you record a song..

J.Esq: I don't write anything down. I listen to the track and let the words abd melody find me. Then i build witty backgrounds and harmonies. More than likely after i'm done..i do them over again. I'm a perfectionist to the core

TB: Your style is reminiscent of Dave Hollister, did you study his body of work?

J.Esq: I'm a huge respecter of Dave and his work as a solo artist and with Blackstreet and i think it's a huge compliment to be compared to him. I was never really an understudy of his, i'm more of a fan of his work.

TB: What is the name of your new album?

J.Esq: The album is called "Imperfect Gentleman"

TB: From a business perspective..what are your future plans once you get a good financial base?

J.Esq: To continue to grow as an artist and a business man. To give to my community, give to others around the globe and make great music for people all over the world to love.

Get your J.Esq T-Shirts at:

http://esqunlimited.bigcartel.com/






--------------IG LIVE/Twitter etc. Interview----

TB: You should work with DeVante.

Raheem DeVaughn: I would looooove to work with DeVante.

(Raheem did a Jodeci cover)

https://soundcloud.com/danny-mack-2/raheem-devaughn-my-heart-belongs-to-you-jodeci-cover

TB: Are you still working with DeVante

Anthony Lewis: Not right now but i would love to work with DeVante again.

TB: Are you going to work with Missy Elliott?

Nottz: Hell yeaah. I would love to work with Missy...VA sh*t all day killa


TB: When did you first hear Jodeci and what clicked with you? (J.Esq bonus interview question).

J.Esq: The first time i connected with Jodeci was in 1991. It was the summer and i had just moved in with my father. In second grade i was in a new school and my dad gave a little boombox . It was raining and i was sitting in my room when all of a sudden this song starts playing, it was called " Forever My Lady". The way they sang that song and the smooth production got my undivided attention.

TB: You were on D-Day Records?

Rae ( Valley Boys): Yup.. I came after Da Bassment..DeVante taught me a lot.

TB: Did you put out any albums?

Rae (Valley Boys): Naw..but we had that fire with the Valley Boys.

TB: Did you work with DeVante Swing.

Samson Logan: I did

TB: Were you on DeVante's Private Collection? If so which tracks did you do..

Samson Logan: Mostly on all of it..



TB: Have you ever worked with Bazaar Royale

Marco Polo: I have not

TB: Would you ever work with him?

Marco Polo: I'd have to hear his stuff first.

TB: Was Pharrell around when you were in Da Bassment?

Magoo: No, at that time he was working with Chad and Teddy Riley. N.E.R.D. is a phenomenal group of innovators. They were building with the great Teddy Riley. Pharrell had a huge influence on me. He showed me not to be afraid of who i am..He was always FREE..

<<<<<< Da "B" Tracks & Facts>>>>>>>>>


1. Amazen Snooze & Kyro DeGrate were in Da Bassment. They were called the Naughty Villians.

2. DeVante & Black-N-Wild created the line in Jodeci " Girl i keep fallin in love".

3. Unreleased Playa song "Count On Me" has DeVante playing the harp.

4. "Your My Girl" (unreleased Jodeci) has Dalvin on lead, K-Ci on the second verse and the bridge is DeVante singing.

5. "We Be Drinkin" (unreleased)- Jodeci

6. "Grind All Night" - Les Twins (prod. by DeVante)

7. KT of Concrete Click is Sebastian & Timbaland's cousin

8. Toni Braxton is DeVante & Mr Dalvin's cousin ( said by K-Ci in interview)

9. "U Are The Best" (Unreleased)- Biggie Feat. Black-N-Wild...prod. by DeVante

10. " Set It Off" on Da Bassment Demo tapeis Sonny feat. Black-N-Wild

11. E-rack is Mr Dalvin & DeVante's cousin

12. DeVante formed King City with Ex-NFL player Andre Coleman

13. Freeze ( group part of Da Bassment): Snake Eyes, Pretty Boy (RIP), Marco Polo,Slim Boogie & LB ( this group was featured on Kurupt's double album)

14. Gutta Love ( group part of Da Bassment fam): Kat Karter, Allen Lee,Troy Arline, Keith Green... ( Troy & Keith were feat. on Montell Jordan's "What's On Tonight"

15. "Someone's Tryna Use You"- (unreleased)- Playa

16. "My Love, Ur Love" (Original Demo)- Sam Logan/ DeVante

17. "Bad Boy Killaz" (Original Demo)- Danny Boy/ DeVante

18. "From Me 2 U"- Danny Boy prod. by DeVante

19. "Plastic"- Dren/ DeVante

20. "Pony" (Original Jeep Mix)- Ginuwine < sounds like it's from Da Bassment days>

21. "Freak Show" (Unreleased )- Horace Brown (poss. DeVante vocals & production)

22. "Hangtyme" - Michel'le  prod. by DeVante  

23. songs : "Will It Hurt" , "Recognize" & "Make It Better" - Jewell  prod. by DeVante in the Death Row days

24. "All About U" (Alternate Unreleased)- Danny Boy  prod. by DeVante

25. "Do The Nasty"- CGB/ DeVante

26. "Angel"(Extended Mix)- Lorenzo/ DeVante

27. "I Want U" (original demo)- DJ Double J/ Ginuwine (from the Finesse Five days)

28. "Don't Walk Away" - Mary J Blige (poss. co-produced by DeVante Swing)

29. "How Many Ways" - Keith Sweat & K-Ci of Jodeci

30. "2 Minute Warning" - Big Sean/ K-Ci & JoJo

31. "No One Else" & "Love For God"- Snoop Dogg/ K-Ci

32. "Special" (Mr. Dalvin Remix)- JoJo Hailey & Snoop Dogg

33. DeVante Swing credited for Drum Programming in the movie Dangerous Minds. I can here some instrumentation that is DeVante's style in score for the movie

34. Mr Dalvin new tracks "Vindication" "Good Timez" "She Bad" & "And I"- co- produced by Justin DeGrate

35. Tweet & DeVante working on new Sugah EP

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