Playaz Circle: Sophomore Takeoff [Interview]

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Playaz Circle: Sophomore Takeoff
Monday, September 28, 2009

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WordofSouth.com: What’s going on Playaz Circle?!?

Dolla: You already know! Playaz Circle checking in live from the tour bus!

WordofSouth.com: You have been together in a group for a while, so I want you to school the readers and let them know how you two came together and formed Playaz Circle.

Tity Boy: We came up together man. We both have similar backgrounds – single parent houses, single parent moms. We came up in the same environment together; we grew up in the same ghetto together and went to the same school. We shared some of the same things and had some of the same goals. We’ve just been family for a long time.


WordofSouth.com: How do you guys look back on the independently released “United We Stand, United We Fall” album?

Dolla: We still always try to keep our independent mindset. It’s the same thing really. Even when you’re signed with the label, you still have to be the head of your product and your movement in order for them to see your vision and get behind you and give you the push you need to be successful. You have to show them your vision and lead by example. We pretty much keep a independent mindset and want to stay that way.

WordofSouth.com: You mention the word pushing; as you guys were pushing, you ran into some misfortunes. Dolla, you were incarcerated and Tity Boy, you were shot. How did you manage to remain focused throughout all of the trials and tribulations?

Dolla: All of that stuff was prior to rap. Those were some of the instances that actually directed us towards rap; that made us want to be full time rappers. We came out of those situations where we had put our families at risk. That happened before rap. It just made us stronger though. Like our mama’s say though, we ain’t learned nothing – we still do the same stupid shit.

WordofSouth.com: (Laughs). Eventually, you hooked up with Ludacris and signed to DTP. How did that go down?

Tity Boy: Ludacris is from the south side, College Park. We all came from the same area and had some of the same ideas. He was a radio disc jockey and we were rapping, putting down independent joints in the hood. We just kinda’ crossed paths through mutual friendships and it is what it is and we’re here today. Shouts out to Luda and the whole movement. He’s been doing his thing for a long time and had a nice run.

WordofSouth.com: “Duffle Bag Boy” became a huge record. Did you realize that was going to be as big as it was?

Dolla: No actually we didn’t. Like I said, we always had a independent mindset. When we put that out, we kinda’ gave it to DJ’s we was familiar with; like DJ’s we messed with in our circle. The song kinda’ took off on its own. We was in the trap one day and the next day we was getting calls from L.A. Reid, in New York having meetings. It took off real fast where I think we ain’t really get to enjoy the fruits of it because with our work ethic, we want to keep working and keep it moving. I don’t think we really got to enjoy the success of “Duffle Bag Boy.” Also, we did reap the benefits. You can tell by the jewels, you know what I’m saying? We’re property owners, studio owners. It’s a blessing.

WordofSouth.com: Let’s reflect on “Supply & Demand.” Are you happy with how it came about and everything that it did?

Tity Boy: Yeah, we’re very happy man. It’s all good because we work hard. We been doing it since ’97, ’98. “Supply & Demand” was just a CD with a body of music that was recorded around “Duffle Bag Boy.” It was songs put in the proper place I think. It just did something to get our foundation started. It helped built what we’re trying to help build for the future. It’s like a seed we planted. We’re still doing shows and people still taking ideas off that album. We’re just looking forward to this new “Flight 360” album. It’s a whole new metamorphosis when you got us with the success of “Duffle Bag Boy”, buying a studio and being able to spend more time getting the craft together and developing concepts and ideas and thangs like that. This project is just a whole new breath of fresh air. It’s all about growth on this album. 360 is another analogy for circle so we’re trying to keep it conceptual on that level. It’s just two street cats that really took a chance and put an idea together; we just can’t wait ‘til the fans get a hold of it.

WordofSouth.com: That’s a cool explanation of the title; we can scratch that question off the list. Let’s get more into the album. How would you say “Flight 360” compares and contrasts to “Supply & Demand?”

Tity Boy: One was pre-“Duffle Bag Boy” and one was post-“Duffle Bag Boy.”

Dolla: Yee!

Tity Boy: It’s all about where we are in life. The first album was where we were in life with the hustle. This one right here is G-4 music; you know what I’m saying? Take off with my swag music. We got a little bit mo’ money, a little bit mo’ logic but the same dudes.

WordofSouth.com: Let’s name off some guest appearances.

Tity Boy: As far as guest appearances we got Ludacris, Lil Wayne, Raekwon, Jagged Edge, Bobby Valentino, and Cee-Lo from the Goodie Mob.

WordofSouth.com: And how about producers?

Tity Boy: We got Big Herc who is an up and coming producer working hard; he did some bangin’ tracks. We also got Kids with Machine Guns. It’s just producers in our circle that we’re affiliated with; some of them are duffel bag boy producers.

WordofSouth.com: Let’s talk about the latest single “Can’t Remember” with Bobby Valentino. Tell us about the content on that song.

Tity Boy: Basically, it’s about – if you’ve ever been in a situation where you’re out of town and you meet a person, y’all might have a brief encounter and what not. It might be a long time ago and you might see her again, and you can’t actually remember where you know her from, but you know you knew her; you know what I’m saying? I saw that girl before, but I can’t remember. She’s the girl that used to be in a town I can’t remember.

Dolla: That’s dealing with the concept of the album “Flight 360.” It feels like you meet so many different people and you might run into them again in another whole flight and the air might be different. It’s like I know you but I’m not sure what your name is. That’s just another concept record to go with a concept album.

WordofSouth.com: Tell us about deciding to work with Bobby V as the hook singer for the song over any other singer because he did leave DTP; some may be surprised to see that collabo come about.

Tity Boy: It’s a mutual friendship. Actually, we was cool before any one of us had a deal, you know what I’m saying? Love is love. We got a lot of stuff that we never released yet; we got a few songs with Bobby Valentino. It’s like work to us. Will be in the studio, we do our job and he do his job. We’re professionals.

WordofSouth.com: What would you guys say is your expectations for the album this time around?

Dolla: I just leave that in God’s hands. I just go in the studio and just do the best that we feel we could do; we work with what we got. After that, we just leave it in the hands of the lord.

Tity Boy: I think as far as traveling and seeing a lot of people voices and cultures, able to reach a lot more people, you know what I’m saying? We’re kinda’ known a little more versus last time. I’m expecting the album to do well. It’s gonna’ surprise some people.

WordofSouth.com: And what’s the release date?

Dolla: September 29th “Flight 360” will be in stores. September 29th.

WordofSouth.com: Very soon, there y’all have it. Have y’all begun picking out the next single or are y’all too busy working “Can’t Remember?”

Dolla: We put out a lot of music. We got so much music out in different areas and different markets. With us, the streets pick our single. We don’t take part in cramming ourselves trying to figure out which one the fans will like. We just throw 2-3 of them out and see which one they pick. Which one starts taking on its own legs like “Duffle Bag Boy” and “Stupid” and much like “Hold Up” is doing now. “Can’t Remember” was picked by the label; L.A. Reid & Chaka Zulu picked that.

WordofSouth.com: Did you guys attend “Ludaday” the other weekend? How was that?

Dolla: “Ludaday”, everything was on smash. It was a great turnout. It felt like the whole A-town came out and supported him [Ludacris]. He’s done a lot of good in the community. We rocked some spots. Playaz Circle made they appearances. They loved us as usual. It’s all good. Love is love. DTP, we’re just getting started, you know the motto.

WordofSouth.com: Do you guys have any last words for WordofSouth.com before I let you go?

Dolla: Ye ye, be lookin’ out for that “Pussy Rehab” featuring Gucci [Mane], be lookin’ out for that “Big Dog” featuring Lil Wayne, be on the lookout for that “Weight Droppin’” featuring Raekwon the Chef. We out here suckas!

Tity Boy: www.playazcircle.net, www.twitter.com/playazcircle, www.myspace.com/playazcircle. You can also Ustream Playaz Circle. Thank you.

– INTERVIEW BY: Justin Melo

[Elano]

I don't know what to think about these dudes,it looks like they are fakin it....