Exclusive: L.V. (Coolio, Crack Cocaine, South Central Cartel, New Music)

[jonathandubcnn]

Today, one of the most successful songs in hip-hop history almost never was. The song in reference is called "Gangsta's Paradise" and if it weren't for the persistence of the original song owner, L.V, the world would have never experienced such a smash single. The song could have been performed with Prodeje from South Central Cartel, who L.V. first reached out to for the rap parts, however, schedules got in the way. Then, L.V. had to literally follow Coolio around for weeks to get him to do the song.

Dubcnn got the opportunity to sit down with L.V. Mr. Large Variety, one of the original members of the infamous South Central Cartel, to reflect back on "Gangsta's Paradise"—the paradigm shift that has since left its mark on hip-hop forever. In this Dubcnn exclusive, L.V. shares with us his own personal feelings on his partner, Coolio's recent and highly-publicized troubles with the law as he gets transparent and opens up about his near-death experience many years ago, to his current rebirth back into music through LRT Music Group.

Exclusive L.V Interview

Special Thanks to Lisa Thomas for making this interview happen!

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[Quadruple OG]

props on the interview, I've been wondering what happened to him...

*bumps "Throw your hands up"*

[jonathandubcnn]

L.V. was def a cool cat and it was a great experience for Chad and I to talk to him!   

[Rud]

props on the interview, I've been wondering what happened to him...

Props Jon & Chad!

[Dre-Day]

yeah nice job Jonathan & Chad 

i love gangsta's paradise 

[Nils]

Just read it. Props on that!

Keep up the good work!

[Elano]

L.V. (along with nate dogg and butch cassidy) = GOATS

[kuruptDPG]

dope interview, cheers

[Laconic]

Props for the interview.  I always really enjoyed LV's music.  Cant wait to hear what he's got coming out.  And holy shit at that performance with Stevie.  Incredible!!

[Jarkone]

Yeah. Props for the interview. The Solo version by LV of Gangsta's Paradise is hot!! But I cant find my (old) cassete tape anymore 
Anyone can hook me up with the song?? Thanks.

[jonathandubcnn]

thanks for the feedback 

[2euce 7even]

check the performance he´s talkin about with stevie on youtube.

[Rud]

thanks for the feedback 

[INGlewood4Life]

2 words Washed Up!   don't try to come back LV!   

[~Lucien~]

lol @ crack cocaine in the tagline