Check out this great of Fatlip from the Pharcyde performing in Germany recently:
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Thursday 19 January 2012
A$AP Rocky – Always $trive and Prosper
A$AP Rocky – Always $trive and Prosper
Every several years it appears we all become witnesses to a special music talent. The type of talent whose body of work seemingly transcends beyond the plateaus of music. Their individuality and swagger: effortless.
This person we refer to is A$AP Rocky, and with all systems going, 2012 is destined to be a stellar year for him to say the least.
We caught up with the young Harlemite as he discussed some of the inner workings of his A$AP family and some of the things he’ll be getting into. “Always Strive and Prosper” -A$AP
First off, the question many have been wondering – who is the girl in the “Purple Swag” video?
Anna Perp man, she’s a trill ass chick from Harlem, and yes she’s Caucasian, gold grill shining, a bad b*tch, and yes she uses the “N” word on a full-time regular basis. Well not born, but she lives in Harlem, she's trill as fuck, nothing generic about her, not a poser, I just can’t wait for the world to see her. She kind of disappeared, because she was getting a little too much attention. So she's in North Carolina with her parents but she’ll be back soon. She’s trill as fuck, she’s down there breeding pit bulls, she’s into that stuff.
How did the term “A$AP” first get invented and when was the first time it came up?
It stands for “Always Strive And Prosper,” and I didn’t join A$AP until 2007. So for me, I used to just hang in Harlem. I was the guy that used to just fuck with all the bitches and get fly shit. At the time, A$AP was a crew out there that didn’t get a lot of recognition but they caught my eye because real will always recognize the real, you know? The downtown (Manhattan) types kind of people only fucked with A$AP at the time, you know like SoHo.
Then these guys from Harlem kind of filled the gap, because they were really on that shit before it was cool to dress how they dress right now, you know what I mean? These dudes were really doing it at a time when you would really get patronized for this type of thing. I felt we shared a lot in common, from our views and realizing we are outcasts and just say “fuck it we’re going to be ourselves.” The game didn’t accept us at first and now it’s like they have no choice, these n*ggas have to love us now.
I joined the crew in 2007 and eventually more people have been getting down, so I didn’t start it or am I the leader. I just made it hot. The real will always recognize real.
No doubt. Your mixtape LiveLoveA$AP received very a positive response within the industry and beyond, so it makes sense to reissue it commercially. When did this move first crossed your mind and what reaction do you expect from the fans?
I expect the fans to fuck with it, it’s just one of things, it is what it is. I got really, really good feedback off this mixtape although it was so different. Yet people were willing to listen to it at a time when the masses were reluctant to get familiar with something so different. But for the most part I got a lot of good reaction, and we’re going to remaster it, deluxe edition, different features, different songs, and put it out for purchase. It’s going to be cool, it’s going to be a good look and think people are going to fuck with it.
With a record deal worth $3 million dollars, what are your plans for the A$AP movement? Referring to future releases and overall vision...maybe even beyond music?
As far as we can go, there’s no limit bro, everything, everything! I’m so serious. We’re so talented and I don’t want to be so cliche but it is what it is. We got song writers, producers, actors, athletes, we got some trill ass motherfuckers man.
Every several years it appears we all become witnesses to a special music talent. The type of talent whose body of work seemingly transcends beyond the plateaus of music. Their individuality and swagger: effortless.
This person we refer to is A$AP Rocky, and with all systems going, 2012 is destined to be a stellar year for him to say the least.
We caught up with the young Harlemite as he discussed some of the inner workings of his A$AP family and some of the things he’ll be getting into. “Always Strive and Prosper” -A$AP
First off, the question many have been wondering – who is the girl in the “Purple Swag” video?
Anna Perp man, she’s a trill ass chick from Harlem, and yes she’s Caucasian, gold grill shining, a bad b*tch, and yes she uses the “N” word on a full-time regular basis. Well not born, but she lives in Harlem, she's trill as fuck, nothing generic about her, not a poser, I just can’t wait for the world to see her. She kind of disappeared, because she was getting a little too much attention. So she's in North Carolina with her parents but she’ll be back soon. She’s trill as fuck, she’s down there breeding pit bulls, she’s into that stuff.
How did the term “A$AP” first get invented and when was the first time it came up?
It stands for “Always Strive And Prosper,” and I didn’t join A$AP until 2007. So for me, I used to just hang in Harlem. I was the guy that used to just fuck with all the bitches and get fly shit. At the time, A$AP was a crew out there that didn’t get a lot of recognition but they caught my eye because real will always recognize the real, you know? The downtown (Manhattan) types kind of people only fucked with A$AP at the time, you know like SoHo.
Then these guys from Harlem kind of filled the gap, because they were really on that shit before it was cool to dress how they dress right now, you know what I mean? These dudes were really doing it at a time when you would really get patronized for this type of thing. I felt we shared a lot in common, from our views and realizing we are outcasts and just say “fuck it we’re going to be ourselves.” The game didn’t accept us at first and now it’s like they have no choice, these n*ggas have to love us now.
I joined the crew in 2007 and eventually more people have been getting down, so I didn’t start it or am I the leader. I just made it hot. The real will always recognize real.
No doubt. Your mixtape LiveLoveA$AP received very a positive response within the industry and beyond, so it makes sense to reissue it commercially. When did this move first crossed your mind and what reaction do you expect from the fans?
I expect the fans to fuck with it, it’s just one of things, it is what it is. I got really, really good feedback off this mixtape although it was so different. Yet people were willing to listen to it at a time when the masses were reluctant to get familiar with something so different. But for the most part I got a lot of good reaction, and we’re going to remaster it, deluxe edition, different features, different songs, and put it out for purchase. It’s going to be cool, it’s going to be a good look and think people are going to fuck with it.
With a record deal worth $3 million dollars, what are your plans for the A$AP movement? Referring to future releases and overall vision...maybe even beyond music?
As far as we can go, there’s no limit bro, everything, everything! I’m so serious. We’re so talented and I don’t want to be so cliche but it is what it is. We got song writers, producers, actors, athletes, we got some trill ass motherfuckers man.
Thursday 12 January 2012
Tuesday 10 January 2012
Lupe Fiasco & Pharrell Williams Project
Sounds interesting....
Since the release of underground hit “Us Placers” a few years back, the idea of a C.R.S. album has been at the top of everyone’s wish list. Due to conflicting schedules however, a possible legendary album between the three hip-hop wise men has been placed on a temporary hold until they can determine if a collaboration is truly feasible.
Yesterday brought good news however to the C.R.S. fan base, as Lupe Fiasco announced via his website that him and super-producer Pharrell Williams will join forces to release a joint album.
“FOOD AND LIQUOR 2 COMING SOON….LUPE AND PHARRELL ALBUM COMING SOON…” Obviously little is known of either effort, but we do have a feeling Mr. West will take time from his rigorous design schedule to offer his anecdote to the collaborative piece.
As we all anxiously wait for additional details, we must take a look back to the label troubles Lupe went through to release Lasers and hope the same doesn’t happen for the two imminent releases.