HipHopHavoc - Interviews

Oprah interviews Jay-Z

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DJ Green Lantern interviews Fat Joe

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DJ Whoo Kid interviews Lloyd Banks

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DJ Kay Slay interviews Havoc

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Big Tigger interviews Drake

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DJ Semtex interviews Kid Cudi

noreply@blogger.com (HipHopHavoc) — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:23:00 +0000

Bootleg Kev Interviews Rick Ross

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Raekwon-Only Built for Cuban Linx 2 Interview (On-Air Idiot Show)

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Oprah interviews Jay-Z

noreply@blogger.com (HipHopHavoc) — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:02:00 +0000

Although the full interview will not be available untill the October issue of Oprah’s “O” magazine (on newsstands September 15th), they just posted a preview. Starting off with “At 13 he was selling crack. By 30 he was a hip-hop legend” and “having gone ‘from grams to Grammys,’ the interview looks to be an indepth look at Jigga’s past and present life.

Oprah gets right into it saying “So tell me how you got into the drug dealing,” to which Jay-Z stated simply, “It was natural,” later expanding to “It was normal. And at some point, you become addicted to the feeling. The uncertainty and adrenaline and danger of that lifestyle.” Later Jigga talks about being shot at and living to talk about it. Calling it “devine intervention,” Jay-Z says it wasn’t really that the shooter was a bad shot, it was simply “no one really practices shooting a TEC-9 machine gun, right? And when you’re a kid, with little bony arms—no wonder nobody could aim.”

Oprah: So tell me how you got into the drug dealing.

Jay-Z: It was natural.…

Oprah: Because drug dealers were your role models. There wasn’t a teacher or a lawyer or a nurse or a doctor or an accountant in the neighborhood?

Jay-Z: Well, we were living in Marcy by then, so, no. And if anyone did become something like that, they moved out. They never came back to share the wisdom of how they made it. If anyone made it, you never knew it. That’s why I’ve always said that if I became successful, I’d come back here, grab somebody, and show him how it can be done.

Oprah: So by the time you were 13, this was a way of life. Did the lifestyle frighten you?

Jay-Z: No. It was normal. And at some point, you become addicted to the feeling. The uncertainty and adrenaline and danger of that lifestyle.

Oprah: This is where we differ. This is where we differ. Because I’d be very scared! Weren’t you shot at three times—within six feet—and you lived to talk about it?

Jay-Z: That was divine intervention. Divine intervention, and nobody knowing how to shoot.

Oprah: What happened in each situation?

Jay-Z: It was one situation, three shots.

Oprah: So he was a bad shot.

Jay-Z: Well, no one really practices shooting a TEC-9 machine gun, right? And when you’re a kid, with little bony arms—no wonder nobody could aim.

Oprah: Many of the little boys who grew up in the Marcy projects are either in jail or dead. Why do you think you got to grow up and buy your mom a house?

Jay-Z: There’s the gift, there’s the spirit, and there’s the work—all three have to come together. If one of those things is off, it can stop you from becoming who you were meant to be.

Oprah: When I met you a few years ago, we discussed our disagreement over the use of the N word and misogynist lyrics in rap music. Do you believe that using the N word is necessary?

Jay-Z: Nothing is necessary. It’s just become part of the way we communicate. My generation hasn’t had the same experience with that word that generations of people before us had. We weren’t so close to the pain. So in our way, we disarmed the word. We took the fire pin out of the grenade.

Oprah: Do you and Beyoncé have a pact that you just won’t talk about each other?

Jay-Z: Yeah. When you’re a public person, you have to keep some things to yourself, or else people will just—

Oprah: Eat it up. I know. But can I ask how in the world you kept your wedding a secret?

Jay-Z: Late planning!

Oprah: How many people knew?

Jay-Z: Very few. The sad part is that we offended some. But people who love you understand. Because at the end of the day, it’s your day.

Oprah: So here we are, talking on a Sunday afternoon. If you weren’t sitting here with me, what would you be doing?

Jay-Z: I’m gonna get killed for this, but I’ll tell you anyway. There’s a great pizza spot we go to every Sunday. It’s our tradition. It’s a small place in Brooklyn, you can bring your own wine, and there are candles there. It’s a nice date.

DJ Drama Interviews Ghostface

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Bill Maher interviews Jay-Z

noreply@blogger.com (HipHopHavoc) — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:49:00 +0000

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AsTheWorldSpins: 8 Ball & MJG Interview

noreply@blogger.com (HipHopHavoc) — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:28:00 +0000

Raekwon Interview With As The World Spins

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AsTheWorldSpins Raekwon Interview from DJ Hotsauce on Vimeo.

Jeremih Interview With PowerPlayed

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Red Cafe Interview With As The World Spins

noreply@blogger.com (HipHopHavoc) — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 11:49:00 +0000

AsTheWorldSpins Red Cafe Interview from DJ Hotsauce on Vimeo.

Lil Wayne Interview With Fuzzy

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Grafh Interview (On-Air Idiot Show)

noreply@blogger.com (HipHopHavoc) — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 15:59:00 +0000

Grafh checks into the On-Air Idiot Show and talks about how the elders like Jay-Z & Puffy should show more love to the younger artists, he also big-ups SlaughterHouse, talks about his calab..

Cassidy interview with DJBooth.net

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HipHopHavoc interviews Rich Kidd (interviewed by Omar)

noreply@blogger.com (HipHopHavoc) — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 11:42:00 +0000

1. What's poppin in the T.O.?

Everything poppin!!!! Good and bad. Ladies are back out in skirts but now we have a garbage strike. Hip hop wise though, everythings alright.

2. How was your 4th of July?

It was alright I guess, I had to speak at a urban music conference. Remember, we don't celebrate the 4th, ours is on the 1st, and on the 1st I hosted this hip hop show downtown, went back to this fit chicks crib and made fireworks.

3. What made you start producing?

I spit. Didn't want to spit on industry instros so my boy gave me fruity loops version 3. And ever since then its been natural. People were diggin the sound so i decided to share...for a small fee.

4. What was the first song you produced?

The first notable one would be Frank-n-Dank, "the get right song" off of their album extended play 3.13. They were signed up here at the time so it got medium rotation. They said my name at the end of the track too so when I would go back to school, girls were on my young jock.

5. Do you enjoy producing more than rapping?

I enjoy both equally. You can catch me cyphering anywhere and when i'm on the beats, it flows like water.

6. What are you some of your favorite beats that you produced?

Presentation for drake. 2999 for Saukrates. I Wish I Knew Natalie Portman for k-os, Saukrates and Nelly Furtado. believe for Aristo and Sizzla Kalonji. There's a few more but those are the ones that come to mind.

7. Did you think Drake would blow up?

Blow up, yeah. Blow up like this? No. What he's doing ain't been seen since Maestro Fresh Wes days. But I always figured that he'd get further than other cats cause he was always out there making those connects.

8. How did you meet Drake?

Met him in the club district while I was gallivanting around. My manager introduced me to him and we didn't think much of each other because none of us had heard what the other man was dealing with. This rapper, Aristo made a diss joint to Drake on my beat. Drake heard it and hollered at me, said he never knew I went hard on the beats like that. So we linked and started doing up tracks. I was like the arms dealer, fuelin both sides of the war.

9. What are some of the misconceptions people who have about artists from Canada?

That they're wack? That maybe we dont have anything to talk about? I don't know. So few artists can relate to a wide audience, in canada or states. For every shit canadian artist I can find 33 shit american ones but that's just a population thing.

10. Was "Audacity of Hope" inspired by Obama?

Yes. King Reign wrote the song back in 2008 during the Obama campaign trail stuff. Wanted to shoot the video at the inauguration but didn't happen that way. I still went though, it was crazy. D.C. Is something else.

11. Are you choosy when it comes to working with artists?

To be real, more locally than international, I am choosy. That's cause I see how niggas live out here so if your fronting in any way to the public on my music, that don't reflect well on me. As for anybody over seas or cross the border....well nah, if they sound like ass I don't wanna sponsor it. I'm passed that, keep your money.

12. How do you prepare a beat for an emcee?

I could build something in front of them or go thru some pre made shit and sequence it. I make on average maybe 1.7 beats a day so i make em for myself really. I'm greedy still.

13. How did you feel about rhyming with the legendary KRS-One?

Felt nice. I love his energy with spitting off the top, its on the same wave as mine. He was lovin the beats too.

14. Why did you get involved with the Gavin Sheppard Story?

I was part of "the remix project" which is a free youth program that takes under privileged kids and offers them tools and mentor ship for pursuing careers in music, creative arts or self made businesses. Gavin created the program and has been helping me bring out my creative energies so when Marc Ecko hollered at him for the campaign, he hollered at me for the theme music. Marceckotime.ca is where you can check out the beats and the commercial for the campaign.

15. Any new projects your working on?

Drizzys shit, Saukrates shit, Kardi's shit. When Billy Danze from MOP gets off the rock the bells tour we gonna finish some shit up. I got some Krs One joints on smash. Immortal tech got one. I'm also working on some short films with this production company about city life, getting into directing and cinematography and all that.

16. What happened to Choclair? He was doing his thing for a minute in the mid to late 90's.

Hahah I don't know. He still doing shows out here opening for states acts and shit but I think the label that signed him folded and decided they didn't wanna put money in the canadian rap game no more.

17. Shout Outs?

Yea shouts to everybody I mentioned and didn't mention in this interview. That covers all bases. And nuff love to people south of the border that are listening to the music I'm creating. Once I get my passport back I'm coming down there to seduce your women.

To Check Out More Info On Rich Kidd hit him @ www.myspace.com/richkiddbeats

Jay Z Interview With Big Boy

noreply@blogger.com (HipHopHavoc) — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:22:00 +0000

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Diddy interview on Letterman

noreply@blogger.com (HipHopHavoc) — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 13:48:00 +0000

Radio Planet interviews DMX

noreply@blogger.com (HipHopHavoc) — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 16:44:00 +0000

Jenny Boom Boom interviews Papoose - Papoose speaks on Remy, her son, support for females in jail and more

noreply@blogger.com (HipHopHavoc) — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:20:00 +0000

Papoose talks all about Remy, their wedding, their first sexual experience in jail which lasted 2 days, where her son is living and if he understands what's happening . He also talks about the lack of support for females in prison, the rumors about the alleged brawl at Rikers Island, why he might not sign with another major label, and whether Remy will write for him while she's locked up.

HipHopHavoc interviews Newz (Blok Gang/Murder Inc)

noreply@blogger.com (HipHopHavoc) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 13:00:00 +0000

Interviewed by Omar

Newz talks about his new album "Hunting Season"(with guest features The Game, Jadakiss, Ja-Rule), Blok Gang, record label, inspiration to rap, upcoming mixtape and more

HipHopHavoc interviews R&B artist ChesZerae

noreply@blogger.com (HipHopHavoc) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 12:33:00 +0000

Interviewed by Omar

1. What's going on with your new single "Epitome of My Man"? What's your inspiration for the song?

I thought it was a very loving song, evoking feelings of appreciation and romance. It's about how love should be portrayed. It came to my mind so I just had to put it in this piece. I'm getting good feedback. So far, it's going well.

2. Is it one of your favorite tracks?

No, it's not one of my favorite tracks. Actually all of my songs are my favorite. But if I had to choose, it would be "Badd Gyrl".

3. Why is "Badd Gyrl" your favorite?

Badd Gyrl is what portrays me. No, I'm not a bad girl literally. But saying bad is a good word actually. It's a saying that reveals my attitude for 2009. I'm simply representing and just keeping it real. I want everyone to feel my energy I'm giving. It's a 2009 theme, but it’s something that's going to carry over pass 2009.

4. Will this be on "Melodic Lust"?

Yes. What's interesting thing about my upcoming album is that a lot of people will be familiar with some of the songs already. But they may be surprised by the different beats for those songs I’ll be composing. It's a mystery until it comes out.

5. How many tracks on the album.

Not exactly sure yet, but expect maybe 11-13.

6. Is it gonna be an EP or a full length album?

I’m looking towards the production of a full length album.

7. What producers are on the album?

So far, I'm working with Ill Gotti from Xth Power Productions, Sinima Beats and Mr. K.A & many others. I'll also be producing most of my album as well.

8. How was it growing up in Harlem? Who were your musical influences?

Harlem is the heart of music and the Arts. He’s [Harlem] treated me like a queen. I looked up to a lot of singers growing up. I was always surrounded by an older crowd. Some of my influences are Prince, Chaka Khan and Whitney Houston, Madonna, Ella Fitzgerald, Mary J. Blige & Sade. Other artists I admire modern-day are Missy Elliot, Brandy, and Alicia Keys. All of them had a strong affect on me. I decided that this is where I'm going to grow and reach out to others: musically and spiritually. And my direction is including elements from those artists into my own particular style of music. I am in the midst of enhancing and tweaking my musical style. Why them? These wonderful artists have taught me: Once you have found your signature, season it.

9. How was it performing in North Carolina, New York City and Connecticut?

It was actually exciting. I didn't do any performances individually, but it was just as rewarding if not more!! I was a member of a few choirs. We traveled throughout several cities, which was nice. It was really fun and we were able to get a lot of exposure and most importantly reach out to others in an uplifting way.

10. What's the difference between being solo and working with a group?

The difference is that when you’re working alone there's a little more work, and anything that goes down you’re definitely accountable for. Working with a group is really interesting because you get to deal with different personalities and different work ethics when it comes to the music industry. On a solo note, you’re still getting a similar feel. You do however, get to make a decision at the end of the day, and basically you are your primary manager.

11. Not only do you sing, but you’re a full-figured model?

Yes, I model from time to time. My reason for doing that is just to set an example for ALL women out there because the average American size is a 14. It's actually beneficial to just be yourself and be happy with your body. Also, I love the camera, smiling and striking a compelling pose. And besides, who can resist looking at a great photograph of ChesZerae? (laughs) But seriously, modeling is more than just smiling and posing, it's about setting an example and expressing inner beauty as a picture is worth 1000 words.

12. How does a person become a member of ASCAP?

You can go to the website and sign up. That website is www.ascap.org
It's up to you; you don't have to deal with ASCAP if you don’t wish to. ASCAP and other organizations such as BMI are responsible for monitoring your stats, such as your tracks being played on terrestrial radio or on-line radio stations. Once you sign up you'll become a member of that organization, and they will give you your royalties once you register with them.

13. How can people get in contact with you?

Beautiful people, you can go to http://www.myspace.com/cheszerae ,follow me on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/cheszerae or you can visit me @ http://www.www.youtube.com .

14. Do you have any advice for aspiring singers?

Yes, I do. Keep your head up, keep your faith and know where you stand. I can't emphasize that enough. Know EXACTLY where you stand. There will be challenges and obstacles that will come your way that will try to alter your style and who you represent. Managers are OPTIONAL. At the end of the day, you are responsible for the turnout of your career. Prepare yourself before joining ANY team. The industry is a dark world, but there are many who have lights to shine! Work up to what you want. Whether it’s go to the very top making platinum, or just to reach out to others at a comfortable level of fame: NEVER GIVE UP! Write that music, release that song you hate the most; you’d be surprised.

15. Shoutouts?

I like to give a shout out to my mommy, Crystal, Lamika, Dontz, Twinny, and Brother Charles. I also want to give a shout out to my most important people that have gotten me to where I am today, my fans and supporters!! I really appreciate everyone, and that’s from the heart. Prosperity, here I come! ChesZerae