JE is back…I know eh? They switch record labels and relocated to Ted Lucas’ Slip-N-Slide Records. Labelmate Trina jumps on the guest spot as well as MTV’s #6 Hottest MC In The Game for 2009, Gucci Mane.
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.
Dolla
Tity Boi
