So many hip-hop fans are familiar with Stat Quo’s Shady/Aftermath history, and the controversy surrounding his overly-delayed project. To a label surrounded by the elite giants—the three-headed monster known as Eminem, Dr. Dre and 50 Cent—Stat came, he saw, and he seemingly failed to conquer. He sat frustrated for years waiting for his music to be brought to the world, to no avail.
Now, speaking from the heart about Eminem, Dr. Dre, Jimmy Iovine and everything far and in between, a humble (but true and transparent) Stat Quo opens up to share his side of the story with Jonathan Hay and Chad Kiser for this Dubcnn exclusive.
Without sacrificing his respect for those involved, Stat speaks candidly about his journey seeking the emancipation of his art, in what turned out to be an undoubtedly controversial conversation. And seeing how this interview took place in California, we thought it only appropriate to include his song “In California” produced by Focus. Don’t miss this. Also, make sure you pick up his newly released street album Smokin’ Mirrors.
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