Dubcnn recently connected with Japanese mixtape legend DJ Couz for an exclusive interview. In this piece, we talk about the thriving West Coast hip-hop scene in Japan. Couz explains what triggers Japanese fans to enjoy the music so much, and he discusses his popular mixtape series “Westside Ridin.'”
After this, we talk about Couz’s famous overseas tours with Big Boy & E-Man of Power 106, and his experiences sharing the stage in Japan with West Coast veterans like Snoop Dogg, DJ Quik, Kurupt, Damizza, Xzibit, and more.
Couz also tells us about his current projects, which include Japanese versions of Young De’s “Audio Hustlaz,” Guilty’s “No Contest,” and a new mixtape from Damizza. Read on to find out about all of these topics and much more.
Exclusive Interview With DJ Couz [May 2008]
Make sure to add DJ Couz as your friend on Myspace. If you’re interested to hear what Couz’s production style is like, we’ve got an exclusive track for you today by Santa Barbara artist Rokks, featuring Damizza & Dopey Loco & Los of Guilty. Check it out!
Rokks – I’ma G (ft. Damizza, Dopey Loco, & Los) [Prod. by DJ Couz, Mixed by DJ Overtone]
A new mixtape from Damizza, and Young De’s “Audio Hustlaz Japan Edition” will be dropping overseas in June! Stay tuned to Dubcnn for the latest interviews.
