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DUBCC - Tha Connection => West Coast Classics => Topic started by: Rud on October 17, 2007, 12:58:22 PM
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Exclusive Interview With JT The Bigga Figga - October 17, 2007 By : Rud
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Dubcnn recently sat down with a true Bay Area pioneer and respected name across the industry for his independent music. JT The Bigga Figga took time out last month during his new album promotion to speak to Dubcnn.
We get the details about his alignment with Snoop Dogg and Doggystyle Records; of which he explains his position as head of the Independent Division. JT details his various enterprises including his CEO Manual, his independent music MySpace revolution as well as giving aspiring artists some words of advice.
We also talk about his just released album "Mr. Vice President", get the latest on his Mandatory Business DVD and CD Soundtrack with Snoop Dogg and many more of his current projects.
Dubcnn Interview With JT The Bigga Figga (October 2007)
Don't forget that "Mr. Vice President" hit stores on September 25th via Get Low Records and Koch Distribution - if you haven't already, grab a copy today! Anyone that missed our exclusive Online Listening Party for the album where you can listen to every track that features on the album in full - check it now below
Dubcnn Presents: JT The Bigga Figga - Mr. Vice President (Online Listening Party)
Stay tuned to Dubcnn for the latest news and media from JT The Bigga Figga, Get Low Records and Doggystyle Regords.
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Dubcnn: You recently signed Hood Surgeon to Get Low. Tell us what’s going on with that…
We signed him and we dropped him all at the same time man! His [tendency] to not focus in is one of the things that caused us to have to depart ways with him. We were excited about it originally, but you know, you can’t be a gimmick rapper. You’ve got to really be who you say you are. If you’re gonna talk all that murder-ass killin’ shit on your albums, you better be ready to stand up to a motherfuckin’ CEO, a manager, or somebody who’s in the way of your career. You’re talking all that stuff on albums, but you’re not living up to it. [That’s] not to say that you’ve got to be killing anybody, because that’s false, even though in some cases people really live that lifestyle.
In terms of the level of publicity and the level of eyes that were on us for the project, we wouldn’t want to be seen as promoting something that’s not real. So we had to gracefully bow out on that one, and wish him much success to whatever he can do in the world. You’ve’ got be real, [and] you’ve got be who you say you are. That’s really what it boils down to. We wish him much success out there, in terms of him trying to find a way for himself. It’s a hard game man, and being the son of a tycoon, it’s rough man. He’s got some big shoes to fill! We was ready to ride it out for him, but he wasn’t ready to ride out for us, so we can’t fuck with no cats like that. I want him to hear that loud and clear. If you can’t stand up for yourself, we can’t stand up for you. That’s a fact, and that comes from me and the whole Bay.
^Whoa!!!
So what is Dude tryna Say???..
Well his-Hood Surgeon-Buzz has fizzled out.....
I wonder if his siter is stll rappin??.."Naje".. or sumthin..
Dubcnn: You’re a role model for anybody that wants to sell their music independently. What’s one piece of advice you would give to someone who’s trying to come up in the rap game?
I would say [to] get your products created the best you can. Network with people that have the other tools and the pieces to your puzzle that you don’t have, because a lot of times, they don’t have you! So, putting it all together, you’ll have a complete package! So, I would say, create your product, and definitely don’t wait for somebody to discover you. If you wait to get discovered, you’re going to get left out.
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Ain't That the Truth!!!!!!
JT sounds like a real Dude, impacting knowledge!!
props to Eddide, for Doin the Interview!!
props for droppin the scriptted version Rud!!
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bump!
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Keep it coming!
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bumpin one more time for all you sleepers, JT drops a lot of good info in this one.
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he does and the new album is dope