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The legendary regulator himself, Warren G steps in for the latest exclusive Industry Interview for THE3XGP.COM! DJ Ase recently had a chance to interview the West Coast MC about his new album The G Files (in stores now), his tenure in the rap game, producing records, Drake and more! Special shout goes out to Matt Conway.
DJ ASE: What’s new and tell us about your new release.
WARREN G: September 29th The G Files comes out, Raekwon, Travis Barker, Snoop Dogg, Nate Dogg. It’s just feel good music. I’m also working on a lot of production and putting artists together.
DJ ASE: What’s feel good music? You say you wanna address real world issues yet not depress people.
WARREN G: I have a song called ‘Hold On’ and basically it’s telling people to hold you head high and no matter what keep goin’ until you reach your goals. So it’s feel good because it’s uplifting yet it’s addressing the real issues.
Warren G ft. Ray J – Crush (2009)
DJ ASE: What’s your favourite track on the album?
WARREN G: ‘Skate Skate’ is one of my favourites because I like to skate. There’s no drama, there’s a lotta ladies, just flowin’ and glidin’ across the wood floor, it’s feel good music.
DJ ASE: Who are the new up and coming artists on your album and what are you doing with them?
WARREN G: Black Nick, Bad Luck and Hola. I’m just given them a shot because they are talented rappers but never got a shot.
Warren G at the 2009 VH1 Hip Hop Honors show
DJ ASE: Can we anticipate any remixes after the album release? By Akon, T-Pain or any pop artists on the mainstream level to blend it in?
WARREN G: We’re gonna keep it how it is now, but I will be producing some beats for these pop artists and hopefully my production will pop off with them. I’ve sent out my acapellas out there, so if they wanna remix it go right ahead.
DJ ASE: This is your 7th album right? What direction are you goin’ into after? Are you gonna keep making albums, or go into production? What’s next for Warren G?
WARREN G: I’m really lookin’ for new artists that understands the whole deal like Snoop (Dogg). I have a lot of great artists but not everyone gets the whole picture. Now Drake understands how to make a song and understands how to relate to the people and captivate his fans.
DJ ASE: Now you mentioned electro funk. Me being a DJ, I’m noticing that the 120 BPM’s are catching on more than the 90 BPM classic hip-hop. What are your feelings on that?
Warren G performed ‘Regulate’ with Travis Barker and the late DJ AM (07-30-09)
WARREN G: I’ve tried that fast electro style and some people have come to me telling me to do it because that’s what hot right now. But I’m not trying to out do ‘Regulate.’ I’m just making good music that works for me. Slow or fast, whatever I feel will come out in the music. I’ve made many records with many big artists, producing and all of that. We’ve worked with Michael Jackson, Tupac, Redman, Dru Hill, Slick Rick, Doveshack, Indo Smoke, I could go on for days. You can go on www.discogs.com and you can see all of my work.
DJ ASE: So maybe 1 day we can put all this together on a mixtape and have your boy DJ Ase mix it up?
WARREN G: That would be dope, actually that’s a great idea DJ Ase. We’ll look into that.
DJ ASE: Any last word before we out?
WARREN G: Big up everyone in Toronto and around the world who supports me and my music, Big up DJ Ase for interviewing me and hopefully I will see you soon in Toronto. I love it out there and all the best to everyone. Go get the album The G Files on September 29, 2009, Peace Out!
Playaz Circle are up next as the latest exclusive Industry Interview for THE3XGP.COM! Dolla and Tity talked to DJ Ase about their new album Flight 360: The Takeoff, the importance of the DJ, Michael Jackson and much more ! Special shouts goes out to A.J. Dixon of Disturbing Tha Peace and Kristen Tambara of the Cashmere Agency.
DJ ASE: What up people my name is DJ ASE and I rep www.the3xgp.com, right now we have Atlanta’s own Playaz Circle in the building what’s up guys how’s everything going ?
PLAYAZ CIRCLE: What’s up what’s Up… Thanks for having us today.
DJ ASE: So tell the people out there listening, who u guys are, where ya’ll are from and how you got started in the rap game?
PLAYAZ CIRCLE: We (Dolla and Tity) grew in south side Atlanta, and got met Ludacris a while back and he signed us to his label DTP/Def Jam. We always hustled hard to get our music on the radio, and after being consistent at that, we got a chance to meet Ludacris, leading up to our record deal. We said from the beginning, that if one of us gets signed, the other would not be left out under no circumstances. We started together and, we got signed together, and we will finish together.
Playaz Circle ft. Bobby Valentino – Can’t Remember (2009)
DJ ASE: Seeing that you have a new album coming out, how important s the DJ when promoting a new album?
PLAYAZ CIRCLE: The DJ is the person who connects the music with the audience, whether it be a radio DJ, mixtape DJ or club DJ. If that DJ is playing our music it only helps us when we approaching other avenues. Bottom line the DJ makes us popular. You have to make connections with DJ’s in your area to be successful.
DJ ASE: What’s the best promotion tool to use when releasing an album, is it the DJ, a video, personal meet and greet?
PLAYAZ CIRCLE: It’s definitely the DJ. The DJ, like I said before is the connection to all other avenues. So if we want to put out a video and approach BET or MTV the DJ pins will only help our credibility by playing the song and creating a following. Is not the video is pretty much useless.
Playaz Circle ft. Ludacris – Yeah We Gettin’ Rich (2009)
DJ ASE: You said your 1st album was a little rushed when released. On this one, you guys had more time. What’s different about the two and how do they compare.
PLAYAZ CIRCLE: Well on the 1st album we had immediate success with the single ‘Duffle Bag Boy’ and the label wanted to put something out ASAP because of the singles success. With the second one we had more time to execute all areas, marketing, putting more work into our singles and really putting our heart and soul into every track.
DJ ASE: You said Lil’ Wayne was one of your fans before you even dropped ‘Duffle Bag Boy” which features him on it. How did you guys connect with Wayne and how did that venture start?
PLAYAZ CIRCLE: We were signed to Universal (that was our 1st deal) and he was a product of Universal records and Tity had a cool relationship with Baby who is Wayne’s mentor/father. Spending time with them in the studio and at the label offices, helped this relationship grow.
Dolla
DJ ASE: What’s you favorite song off the new album?
PLAYAZ CIRCLE: ‘Big Dawg’ with Lil’ Wayne is really a good track, I think it was leaked already on the Internet but there’s a bunch of good music on this album, its hard to call 1 song my favourite.
DJ ASE: Who are some people you worked with on this new album?
PLAYAZ CIRCLE: Jagged Edge, Bobby Valentino, Lil’ Wayne, Cee-Lo Green of Goodie Mob and Ludacris. The album drops end of September so be sure to go get it. It’ll be available everywhere music is sold.
DJ ASE: What are your plans after dropping this album?
PLAYAZ CIRCLE: We gonna get right back to work on our next album, for sure we have some tours locked down, make some visits to our fans and keep grinding to make money and support out families. It’s all work and no play.
Tity Boi
DJ ASE: I hear you guys have a studio/label where you guys live? How much time do you spend in the studio?
PLAYAZ CIRCLE: Duffle Bag Studios is our second home, we always there. We treat out studio like a hotel. Every minute is a work day. We love what were doing, and were getting paid, so we try to maximize that opportunity.
DJ ASE: What would you include in your studio survival guide since you are always in the studio?
PLAYAZ CIRCLE: 50 chicken wings, 1 Sprite, 2 box’s of Cigarellos, an OZ of that Keyshia Cole strong stuff and a bottle of something, and I’d be good for 2-3 days…
Raekwon talks about working with Playaz Circle on the new album Flight 360: The Takeoff
DJ ASE: What was Michael Jackson’s inspiration to you?
PLAYAZ CIRCLE: He broke barriers for black talent. He was the first black person on MTV, he was a saviour to out culture and our people. His lyrics were strong and always made sense, he wasn’t just a dancer and pop singer, but he was a realist as well, and that’s something people don’t always see from Michael Jackson.
DJ ASE: Any last words before we wrap up?
PLAYAZ CIRCLE: Flight 360: The Takeoff releasing September 29th, 2009. Keep it locked On MySpace.com/playazcircle and Twitter.com/playazcircle. Your boy Tity and Dolla signing off.
DJ Teknikz and Playaz Circle – Before The Takeoff
Playaz Circle ft. Lil’ Wayne – Duffle Bag Boy (2007)
This is some O.G. music for my veteran readers. The other day my nephew DJ Ase interviewed Warren G for THE3XGP.COM, look out for that interview in the future.
Check out a dope podcast from my hombre DJ Ase, this dude knows his MJ stuff!
01. ABC
02. WANT YOU BACK
03. BUTTERFLIES
04. CANDY GIRL – New Edition
05. MAN IN THE MIRROR
06. SCREAM ft. Janet Jackson
07. REMEMBER THE TIME
08. BAD
09. WHY YOU WANNA TRIP ON ME
10. I WANNA ROCK WITH YOU
11. BLACK OR WHITE
12. JAM
13. DANGEROUS
14. MISS YOU MUCH – Janet Jackson
15. BILLIE JEAN
16. THE WAY YOU MAKE ME FEEL
17. LOVE WILL NEVER DO – JANET
18. BLAME IT ON THE BOOGIE
19. DON’T STOP TILL YOU GET ENOUGH
20. SHAKE YOUR BODY
21. GET ON THE FLOOR
22. SMOOTH CRIMINAL
23. SOMEBODY WATCHING YOU
24. OFF THE WALL
25. THRILLER
26. WANNA BE STARTING SOMETHING
27. P.Y.T
28. BEAT IT
29. NEVER CAN SAY GOODBYE
30. HEAL THE WORLD
31. YOU ARE NOT ALONE
Michael Jackson performing on stage at the Staples Center In L.A. days before his death
BBQ in a club? Please Believe It.
Special shouts to The Substance Group / Mass Appeal Entertainment, @MasiMass @DJAse @YourGirlSam
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