This Disturbing Tha Peace member stole the show on Ludacris’ “Move B***h,” one of 2002’s biggest hits. Claiming he reps the “Disturbed” in Disturbing Tha Peace, he’s about to show us why on his debut, Self Explanatory.
What can people expect from your debut?
This is letting everyone know that I’ve arrived. My songs are all across the board. I try to make a lot of different songs that I feel are a reflection of me. I named the album Self Explanatory because I wanted to be able to explain myself and let people get a better feel of who I am, what I feel about hip-hop and what I feel my role is in it. The basic theme of this album is just me breaking myself down in a lot of different ways. I feel that every song is representative of what my interpretation of Southern hip-hop is.
How did you hook up with Ludacris and Disturbing Tha Peace?
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Actually, I’ve been cool with Cris since high school. We became friends long before we thought of the name Disturbing Tha Peace. A mutual friend introduced us when we was 18 or 19 years old and we had a common interest in doing rap music and trying to get put on in the game. We just became friends and decided it might be easier to obtain our goals if we all work together.
You’re on the road now. What are you promoting?
I’m out here promoting the release of my album and I’m on Ludacris‘ “Chicken & Beer Tour” featuring Chingy, David Banner and in some cities Knoc-Turn’al. I have my own set within Chingy‘s set and of course, I come out several times during Ludacris‘ set.
Do you think people are ready for your solo joint? Definitely. It’s been a blessing. I’ve been blessed that people were ready for me to be a solo artist after “Move B***h.” People have been asking me every day when my album’s coming out because that record was so huge and I was the only unfamiliar artist featured on that track. That’s why it took me so long for me to do my solo album, because I didn’t want lose the following I was building. I wanted to take the time and make the best possible album so nobody would be disappointed. I feel like I’ve done that.
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Do you feel pressure being the first artist from DTP to release a solo album?Chingy would be the first outside of Ludacris to release a solo album from DTP. I feel pressure but it’s good pressure. I’m one of those people that work well under pressure. I want to be able to set realistic goals and exceed them. I feel pressure, but it’s more like excitement. Of course, I’m a little nervous. You’re always nervous because when you work on something and put your heart into it you want people to love it the way you love it. I’m anxious if anything.
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