KRS-One & DJ Revolution Sign To Duck Down
Duck Down Records has made a big acquisition. The label has added legendary rapper KRS One to the roster. DJ Revolution has also been added to the roster, which is already prepping the releases of new projects.
D
ru-Ha, co-owner of Duck Down spoke about what KRS means to the label.
“To say we are honored and humbled would be an understatement. Buck and I have known KRS since our early days in the game, back when we were recording at D&D Studios and he directly influenced the name of the label with his song 'Duck Down' (sucka Mc's Duck). He was also instrumental in one of Buck's first and biggest records as Da Beatminerz flipped the 'How Many MC's' vocal sample from KRS. But with the nostalgic feelings of KRS being one of my favorite MC's growing up to the side, it's KRS's continued relevance of today that's most exciting. KRS has a message in his lyrics, a gladiator performer who reps the culture and posses all the qualities that an MC should embody: Meaningful lyrics, mastery of the flow, intense creativity and a ferocious live show. I know how much respect Buck has for KRS, so I can only imagine how this will elevate his game. It's Old School to those that don't keep up with the current works and movements but to me, I would call it Now School ,” he said via statement.
Buckshot, the other co-owner of Duck Down, is collaborating with KRS on an entire album. With three songs done, Buckshot explained just why this chemistry works.
This collaboration with KRS-ONE is going to be an album full of Hip-Hop conversation, ranging from New World Order, to socially conscious topics such as unemployment, poverty, and politics. At the same time, we will speak to the streets, as that is what I'm known to do. It’s a dream to be able to work with KRS-ONE. Before I even began rapping that is who I checked for. I kept the Blueprint album on me at all times. That is all I listened to for an entire summer," he added.
Duck Down is also prepping the release of Buckshot and 9th Wonder's The Formula, set to hit stores April 15th.
DJ Revolution is also readying the release of his album, King of the Decks, set to hit shelves this year. That album will feature Dilated Peoples, Bishop Lamont, KRS, Crooked I, The Alchemist, Tash, Defari, Buckshot, Guilty Simpson, Kidz in the Hall, Sean Price and a host of other performers.
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Real Talk With Rocko
RTNY: How did you land your deal with Def Jam?
Rocko: It was through the buzz I had going. Before I got the deal my record was already at 300 spins.
RTNY: You’re talking about your single, “Umma Do Me”, right?
Rocko: Yeah. I was actually in the process of closing a deal with another label when L.A. Reid contacted me and wanted to sign me.
RTNY: What are the boardroom meetings like, is the label fully behind you?
Rocko: I’m feeling all the love and support from the label. I go in and they let me know what songs they like. It’s a real good feeling. I’m feeling good about everything right now.
RTNY: The single is big down in the South, has it been crazy for you since releasing the song?
Rocko: It’s been crazy. Initially when I started rappin’ I was thinking more about the money. But once I started going to these different cities and doing shows, and getting on stage telling people what I want them to do-and they do it…I was like, wow. That really made me start taking it seriously. It’s a real good feeling.
RTNY: You’ve done production for a lot of artists with your Rocky Road Productions. Can you name some of those artists?
Rocko: Franchize Boyz, Young Dro, Pastor Troy, Lil Flip and the whole Sucker Free camp.
RTNY: In the future, is producing something you want to do more of?
Rocko: I mean…for the most part, yeah. I have a few tracks that I produced for my own album. But for the most part, I want to venture off into the film industry.
RTNY: What made you want to start doing that?
Rocko: I always have felt like I could act. My album comes out March 18 and we just finished up my movie called, Self Made. It’s an album and a movie.
RTNY: So you’re hoping your rap career will launch your film career?
Rocko: Oh, yeah, definitely.
RTNY: A lot of hip-hop heads have been calling you a Jeezy clone. What do you have to say to those people?
Rocko: I just tell em’ to do them and keep hating. I’m getting paid over here, getting $12,000 for a show. I have my own label. I got a stupid deal. And I’m cashing in right now. I could care less about what a hater has to say about me.
RTNY: Do you feel as though southern artists sometimes get unnecessary backlash from the fans and the industry?
Rocko: I think its jut the broke people.
RTNY: (Laughing).
Rocko: I think they don’t have nothing else better to do than hate, feel me?
RTNY: Yep.
Rocko: If you had something else better to do with your time, you could care less about what somebody else is doing. You would be concentrated on getting your money. Believe it or not, that’s the type of thing that keeps me motivated to do what I’m doing. And on top of that, I come with a different flow on every beat. That’s why they call me “Mr. Southern Swag”, because I adjust my flow and freak it according to the beat.
RTNY: So in other words you want other people to do them and not worry about you?
Rocko: Exactly. I could care less about what a hater is saying. I’m laughing all the way to the bank.
RTNY: Atlanta is a hotbed for Southern hip-hop, why do you think that is?
Rocko: The thing about Atlanta is that we’re hungry. We’re in control, the South is where it’s at right now.
RTNY: Is Soulja Boy a correct representation of Atlanta music?
Rocko: Yep, Soulja Boy is doing his thing. Atlanta is a dance city. There use to be bass music down here…we love to dance down here in Atlanta. Soulja Boy is doing what the kids like.
RTNY: I know you have some ties to Houston producing for Lil Flip, how did you feel about the passing of Pimp C considering he’s a legend in the South?
Rocko: That really messed with me…especially since Pimp C made all those comments about Atlanta. I just looked at it like he was lashing out at Jeezy because of that situation when Jeezy didn’t want to do that song with him. So I know he was just mad. I know he really didn’t mean that because Atlanta has supported Houston music since day one.
RTNY: Right.
Rocko: From Willie D, Geto Boys, and Scarface. It messed with because I didn’t get a chance to work with Pimp C before he passed. I really wanted to work with Pimp.
RTNY: Did you ever get a chance to meet him?
Rocko: Nah, I never got a chance to meet him. Bun B, that’s my boy. But I never got a chance to meet Pimp. Bun and I got cool after Pimp was gone.
RTNY: How do you plan on separating yourself from all the artists coming out of Atlanta and in hip-hop in general?
Rocko: I just let the fans decide. When I make music, I make it for me. When I go in the studio, I’m not thinking about what anyone is going to think. If you like it-you like it. If you don’t-you don’t. First and foremost, I’m a hustler. If this rap thing wouldn’t have worked out, I would have done something else. I ventured off into real estate, it was promising, but it wasn’t as promising as this rappin’. All I have to do is go to a club and perform for 30-45 minutes and I leave with $10-$15,000. It’s a no-brainer. And in a couple of months it’s about to be more.
RTNY: Let’s talk about the album. It’s dropping on March 18, right.
Rocko: March 18, the world is going to be a different place. It may take some longer to catch on, but once they catch on, they’re going to be in tuned to what’s going on in Atlanta. I’m really from Atlanta, born and raised. A lot of other people flew here, I grew up here. I’m going to give them a taste of the real Atlanta.
RTNY: I know we’re talking about the A, how has that shaped you as an artist?
Rocko: Well, I’ve seen them come and go. Like, I’ve seen all the movements. I watched Young Jeezy move to Atlanta and create his movement…
RTNY: So Jeezy is not originally from Atlanta?
Rocko: (Pauses) I don’t know.
RTNY: (Laughs).
Rocko: But I watched rappers like T.I. come in and do their thing. There’s a movement in Atlanta and when the streets appreciate what we do, I feel like that’s what we have to keep doing. When you have a rapper like Jeezy - a street hustler who came in the game and sold millions of records, that’s what Atlanta represents. Rather than us trying to commercialize our raps, that’s not what the real Atlanta stands for. The real Atlanta is gritty, raw, and uncut. And that’s what I represent.
RTNY: So, who are some of the artists and producers you worked with on the album?
Rocko: I worked with Drummer Boy, Jazze Pha, The Runners, The Justice League, and myself. I got Jeezy, T.I. and Jadakiss on the album. As for R&B I got Monica, Ne-yo, and Lloyd on the album.
RTNY: Is the album more on the lines of the gritty Atlanta, like we talked about earlier?
Rocko: Street music. That’s what I would classify it as.
RTNY: Do you have any artists coming out of your Rocky Road camp that we should be looking out for?
Rocko: J. Gutta and Goldie. That’s who I’m focused on right now. I have a couple of people from Houston I’m looking at too.
RTNY: Like who?
Rocko: I’m not going to disclose their name at the present time.
RTNY: Alright. Plug that album and let the fans know when it’s dropping.
Rocko: March 18. Rocko, Self-Made, “Mr. Umma Do Me”; Self-Made the album and the movie.
RTNY: Give the readers some of your websites so they can log-on and check out your music.
Rocko: Okay, www.myspace.com/rockodadon.
RTNY: Thanks for the interview, and good luck on your album
Maxim Gives Nas New Album A 2.5 Without Hearing The Complete Album
RAPPER Nas was shocked when Maxim gave his new album, "N - - - - r," a 21/2-star review - because it isn't even finished yet. "I'm finishing the album now, and it will be out April 22," Nas told Page Six.
Maxim has since apologized for the premature review, but Nas doesn't care. "I'd prefer [a review from] Playboy," the rapper said. "That kind of stuff doesn't reach my radar or effect anybody around me. I don't know what a music rating from Maxim is . . . I don't know what it even means really." Maxim also reviewed the Black Crowes' album, "War Paint," without listening to it in its entirety.
Stones Throw Vs Duck Down?
This year, two indie labels will join forces at SXSW in order to showcase the talent they both have. At this March 12 event, set to be sponsored by V-Tech, Stones Throw and Duck Down will have what is being labeled Stones Throw Vs Duck Down.
Buckshot, co-owner of Duck Down Records spoke on the matter via statement.
"We are excited to partner up with Stones Throw Records to present the Soundclash. Stones Throw and Duck Down are both highly respected brands in the Independent rap game and we understand that there is power in numbers. On March 12th we'll be providing a free show to the public and it's a way to give back to the rap community who continues to support our movements and our projects."
The Duck Down VS Stones Throw Sound Clash will feature:
*Sean Price (Duck Down)
*Buckshot, of Black Moon (Duck Down)
*Kidz In The Hall (Duck Down)
*DJ Mister Nash (Duck Down)
*Guilty Simpson (Stones Throw)
*Percee P (Stones Throw)
*DJ Rhettmatic (Stones Throw)
Location: The Habanna Annex
The labels are also readying three new releases, which can be found, along with information on label and release date, below:
9th Wonder & Buckshot, The Formula in stores April 15th (Duck Down)
Kidz In the Hall The In Crowd in stores April 29th (Duck Down)
Guilty Simpson Ode To The Ghetto in stores March 25th (Stones Throw)
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