How'd you get signed to Big Boy records, and then transition to No Limit?
I knew some of the artists who were signed already to Big Boy records. They were real tight with the CEO of the company. That made him open minded to the music I was doing at the time. That kind of went for both Big Boy Records and the transition to No Limit.
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Do you have unreleased music from your stint on Ruff Ryders?
I got a few joints we recorded that we never put out. I check them out from time to time. I remember being out there, living out there. Just loving life, and learning out there with my Yonkers brothers..
I got a few joints we recorded that we never put out. I check them out from time to time. I remember being out there, living out there. Just loving life, and learning out there with my Yonkers brothers..
Do people ever tell you that "There's One In Every Family" is the best release from No Limit?
I don't know, a lot of people that was the one for them. Some people are open minded too what we're doing today, and some people just don't want to let go of that, that's what they want. I ain't mad at you. If you ever experience music from me give me a chance, see what I'm doing. I think you'll find something for you. You can check me out on www.fienddigital.com, and also hit me up on Twitter @FIEND4DAMONEY, and I'm Sleepy Jones on Facebook.
What was the first Curren$y song you heard?
I don't know, a lot of people that was the one for them. Some people are open minded too what we're doing today, and some people just don't want to let go of that, that's what they want. I ain't mad at you. If you ever experience music from me give me a chance, see what I'm doing. I think you'll find something for you. You can check me out on www.fienddigital.com, and also hit me up on Twitter @FIEND4DAMONEY, and I'm Sleepy Jones on Facebook.
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What was the first Curren$y song you heard?
Had to be something he did on No Limit Records. I can't remember the exact song, but I knew youngin had something. Real comfortable with his flow. That's hard to come by, especially with a young artist or entertainer.
What was it like working with Pimp C?
Working with Pimp C was phenomenal. A legend. To have made so much of a contribution to Hip-Hop, Southern Hip-Hop, Hip-Hop period, music period. To not only of been co-workers from time to time, but to consider each other friends. I know it ain't been an easy road for Bun. I salute him for being the strong genuine King that he is. The representation of not only his era in music, but music how we doing it, & the diplomat he is. To be places and have people know our heritage still, it has some foundation to where we at down here.
You've been on a few labels now, at which one did you have the most creative control?
Working with Pimp C was phenomenal. A legend. To have made so much of a contribution to Hip-Hop, Southern Hip-Hop, Hip-Hop period, music period. To not only of been co-workers from time to time, but to consider each other friends. I know it ain't been an easy road for Bun. I salute him for being the strong genuine King that he is. The representation of not only his era in music, but music how we doing it, & the diplomat he is. To be places and have people know our heritage still, it has some foundation to where we at down here.
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You've been on a few labels now, at which one did you have the most creative control?
The most creative control? Honestly I'm going to say I've had creative control at most labels. I just released a lot more other things of mine, on my own. My company with Mousa, Street Customs Mgmt, FE, and Jet Life Recordings. Just on the same vibe of what was going on during the No Limit era, on the "If I Don't Gotta," "Be All You Can Be," & stuff, it gave me a platform to showcase that talent. Big Boy Records made me the person I am today. Man it's just music. I may have drifted away from the question, but I wanted to say that today presently it's just as potent as it's going to be. All those labels allowed me to have my freedom, just as my own person, a hit the button type of person. At thew company I'm with now we're not as judgemental. A little less judgmental on the demographics of who we're trying to attract. That's not to take anything away from the companies before me that've been successful
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That's what's up. Homie's about to display that talent all over again, you heard me?
What do you think about Mystikal signing with Cash Money?
That's what's up. Homie's about to display that talent all over again, you heard me?
What can we expect from Fiend in 2012?
You about to get music. Fiend International Jones, the Rap version of Congo Square. I'm going to give you some cool music, and show you what to do with it. I got an album coming out real soon with a live band (The Menahan Street Band) called I Came With A Live Band.
You about to get music. Fiend International Jones, the Rap version of Congo Square. I'm going to give you some cool music, and show you what to do with it. I got an album coming out real soon with a live band (The Menahan Street Band) called I Came With A Live Band.
