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DUBCC - Tha Connection => West Coast Classics => Topic started by: Rud on February 23, 2011, 02:23:06 PM
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Westcoast Wednesdays: Shock G "How To Rap" Interview - By : Rud - February 23, 2011
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It's Wednesday so that can mean only one thing, #WESTCOASTWEDNESDAYS on Dubcnn! As explained over the last two weeks it has been 5 years sine Paul Edwards contacted Dubcnn with the idea he had to write a book focusing on the Art & Science of the Hip-Hop MC and asking for help in speaking to artists themselves to get their input. Years later and with more interviews than countless journalists will ever manage to secure Paul finally released his epic read to critical acclaim and commercial success, it has been in Amazon's Top 10 Hip-Hop and Rap books since it came out and it's also being published in Japanese and Korean.
How To Rap: The Art & Science of the Hip-Hop MC is compiled from interviews with over 100 MCs, and featuring many West Coast artists.
Highlights include – Shock G describing working with 2Pac and his writing processes, RBX on ghostwriting for Dr. Dre, Lady of Rage explaining how she comes up with flows and content, B-Real recalling how he came up with Cypress Hill’s biggest hits, Crooked I on writing lyrics down and using tape recorders, DJ Quik discussing being both an MC and a produce, E-40 on coming up with slang and rhythms and much more.
Other West Coast artists and groups interviewed include Bishop Lamont, Cashis, Crooked I, Yukmouth, Glasses Malone, Guerilla Black, Omar Cruz, Spider Loc, The Federation, Tha Alkaholiks and more.
Now, thanks to the great relationship between Dubcnn and Paul Edwards, the writer has given Dubcnn EXCLUSIVE rights to release all the key WestCoast interviews that were compiled to create How To Rap: The Art & Science of the Hip-Hop MC. Each of these interviews give an insight into an artists thought process around creating a track and help you understand why being a Hip-Hop MC is truly an Art and Science!
For the first week of Westcoast Wednesdays: The "How To Rap" Interview Series we presented you with the exclusive and first seen full version of The Lady of Rage Interview that took place in March 2007 for the book. Last week we brought you the HUGE exclusive Bishop Lamont Inteview and today we are back with, as promised, Shock G. Shock G discusses his recording process at length, speaks on working with 2 Pac and his work ethics and so much more - this is insight you don't want to miss!
Westcoast Wednesdays: The "How To Rap" Interview Series: Shock G (Week Three)
We want to support Paul Edwards, the How To Rap book and of course the artists involved by getting #WESTCOASTWEDNESDAYS trending on Twitter - we need your help and support!
Enjoy the interview and please ensure you support the release by buying this incredible book on Amazon or a local bookstore. For more information check out HowToRap.com.
Next on #WESTCOASTWEDNESDAYS: Yukmouth!
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another great read. ill have to buy that shit...
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Great read... that's interesting that he doesn't think of himself as a "producer" as such
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Seriously...2 replies?!
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Good read, we need more.
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Thanks Dubcnn. Great interview from the legend.
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The greatest gangsta rapper ever got started off working for bozo the clown