Author Topic: #WESTCOASTWEDNESDAYS: Omar Cruz "How To Rap" Interview Series (WEEK 5) (Read 572 times)

Rud · « **on:** March 16, 2011, 02:16:03 PM »

NEXT WEEK DJ QUIK!!

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http://www.dubcnn.com/interviews/omarcruz-howtorapseries/ - READ

Westcoast Wednesdays: Omar Cruz "How To Rap" Interview - By : Rud - March 16, 2011

It's Wednesday once more so that means only one thing, #WESTCOASTWEDNESDAYS on Dubcnn! As explained over the last few weeks it has been 5 years since Paul Edwards contacted Dubcnn with the idea he had to write a book focusing on the Art & Science of the Hip-Hop MC and asking for help in speaking to artists themselves to get their input. Years later and with more interviews than countless journalists will ever manage to secure Paul finally released his epic read to critical acclaim and commercial success, it has been in Amazon's Top 10 Hip-Hop and Rap books since it came out and it's also being published in Japanese and Korean.

How To Rap: The Art & Science of the Hip-Hop MC is compiled from interviews with over 100 MCs, and featuring many West Coast artists.

Highlights include – Shock G describing working with 2Pac and his writing processes, RBX on ghostwriting for Dr. Dre, Lady of Rage explaining how she comes up with flows and content, B-Real recalling how he came up with Cypress Hill’s biggest hits, Crooked I on writing lyrics down and using tape recorders, DJ Quik discussing being both an MC and a produce, E-40 on coming up with slang and rhythms and much more.

Other West Coast artists and groups interviewed include Bishop Lamont, Cashis, Crooked I, Yukmouth, Glasses Malone, Guerilla Black, Omar Cruz, Spider Loc, The Federation, Tha Alkaholiks and more.

Now, thanks to the great relationship between Dubcnn and Paul Edwards, the writer has given Dubcnn EXCLUSIVE rights to release all the key WestCoast interviews that were compiled to create How To Rap: The Art & Science of the Hip-Hop MC. Each of these interviews give an insight into an artists thought process around creating a track and help you understand why being a Hip-Hop MC is truly an Art and Science!

For the first week of Westcoast Wednesdays: The "How To Rap" Interview Series we presented you with the exclusive and first seen full version of The Lady of Rage Interview that took place in March 2007 for the book. Then the HUGE exclusive Bishop Lamont Inteview , week three was Shock G where he went indepth on his early years, Digital Underground, working with 2 Pac and so and then Yukmouth before we took a little break last week. Today its the turn of Omar Cruz - check it below!

Westcoast Wednesdays: The "How To Rap" Interview Series: Omar Cruz (Week Five)

We want to support Paul Edwards, the How To Rap book and of course the artists involved by getting #WESTCOASTWEDNESDAYS trending on Twitter - we need your help and support!

Enjoy the interview and please ensure you support the release by buying this incredible book on Amazon or a local bookstore. For more information check out HowToRap.com.

Next on #WESTCOASTWEDNESDAYS: DJ Quik!

arcatekt · « **Reply #1 on:** March 17, 2011, 07:00:13 PM »

Cruz should be interviewed on how to create a street buzz, get signed and then shelved! I'm not a hater, just disappointed.

Rud · « **Reply #2 on:** March 20, 2011, 04:24:48 AM »

Make sure you feedback

Smackdog · « **Reply #3 on:** March 20, 2011, 01:23:24 PM »

this brother can rap pretty good I think

Hoodlum204 · « **Reply #4 on:** March 22, 2011, 09:10:51 AM »

Quote from: arcatekt on March 17, 2011, 07:00:13 PM

Cruz should be interviewed on how to create a street buzz, get signed and then shelved! I'm not a hater, just disappointed.

I'm Sorry To Say This But I Agree!! Cruz Had My Attention A Couple Years Ago, Still Bump His Tracks From Time To Time. I Think He Could Still Do Big Things....If/When He Drops An Album!! WTF Is He Up Too Anyways Nowadays??.......Dope Read Though!! Thanx!!

Samcro10 · « **Reply #5 on:** March 24, 2011, 01:57:22 PM »

nicee!

arcatekt · « **Reply #6 on:** March 26, 2011, 08:57:28 PM »

Quote from: Hoodlum204 on March 22, 2011, 09:10:51 AM

Quote from: arcatekt on March 17, 2011, 07:00:13 PM
Cruz should be interviewed on how to create a street buzz, get signed and then shelved! I'm not a hater, just disappointed.
I'm Sorry To Say This But I Agree!! Cruz Had My Attention A Couple Years Ago, Still Bump His Tracks From Time To Time. I Think He Could Still Do Big Things....If/When He Drops An Album!! WTF Is He Up Too Anyways Nowadays??.......Dope Read Though!! Thanx!!

It's even more disappointing becuase this isn't his first time. If you remember, he was signed to Ruthless for a while before finally getting out of his contract there.