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Detroit Keeps Winning: Big Tone Interview

Submitted by Coach Kim on Sun, 05/03/2009 - 22:08

Big ToneCan’t talk about the album (The Art of Ink) without first diving into the significance that tattoo art holds for you.  What do tattoos mean to you and why did you want to devote the title and content of your album to that artform?
First off, let me say that by no means am I claiming to be THE die hard, uncut, tattoo head. I think a lot of people are getting that twisted. The concept for the album derives from one set of songs, and one tattoo design. I was working on this album and designing a tattoo at the same time…and realized that they share some striking similarities. They both allow me to express alot that’s going on with me right now, and I sort of subconsciously approached creating them with those things in mind. I have 3 tattoos, and one on the way…just got that call from Tom Renshaw this week, and I’m officially off of the waiting list. This new one is the one that plays into the album…it’s also the logo of the record, the Angel on the CD.

True Emcee: Big Pooh Interview

Submitted by Preach on Wed, 11/26/2008 - 19:48

Big PoohThere hasn't been a group to carry the torch of jazz-inspired hip-hop with a keen detail for lyrics as much as Little Brother since the Native Tongue Movement. So, when a group this excellent, goes through hardships with record labels and television execs, it's hard to not take it personally. I caught up with the North Carolina-wordsmith during his involvement with the Paid Dues Tour featuring Murs and Kidz in the Hall. As one half of Little Brother, Big Pooh, talks about his future plans and how he's not holding on to past speed bumps that got in the way. Spoken like a true emcee.

Soarse Spoken: Revelations from a Third World Prophet

Submitted by James Smith on Tue, 01/08/2008 - 20:16

Remember when hip-hop was considered to be the voice of the downtrodden who dwell in the slums and crevices of America? Who would've thought that this profound statement would not only relate to the conditions faced in the United States, but perhaps the world. The Colombian born emcee, Soarse Spoken is no stranger to these matters as\r\nhe paints candid pictures about both his struggles in his native land and the United States in his latest album, Third World Prophecies. Check him out as he talks more about his new album, his life as an immigrant, and Botanica del Jibaro, one of the best record labels you''ve probably never heard of.

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