Frukwan of Gravediggaz Speaks Out...
Frukwan: Lets just say it was a conflict of interests. i was told i didn't have to be in the group after the conflict. so i decided to step off instead of catching a body (laughs)
bgyrL4Life: Tell us a little about life after Stetasonic.
Frukwan: Things have been good. I mean I made history within Stet, and I'm making history without. Life is meant to fluctuate and change....you have to be willing to flow with it or drown.
bgyrL4Life: How did the Gravediggaz hook up?
Frukwan: Prince Paul created the group and then stepped to me, Poe and RZA to join in.
bgyrL4Life: What's it like working with RZA and Prince Paul?
Frukwan: They are both talented. We all worked very well together in many respects. In the studio, lyrically, musically. Things just went well when we were all working on a project, it just flowed.
bgyrL4Life: Tell us about some other projects you have in the works...
Frukwan: A true master never reveals his secrets (laughs) but seriously, I'm working on the next album....whether it will be a Gravediggaz album....whether it will be with the original members or not...whether it will be a solo album.....with other atrists....who knows....we'll see. I'm working on my clothing line as well.
bgyrL4Life: Who are you feelin' right now as far as lyricists go...who are your 5 favorite emcees? Right off top...
Frukwan: Poetic The Grym Reaper, Pun, Biggie, Pac and Big L
bgyrL4Life: What's the best hip hop album you heard lately? What are you pumpin' in your car stereo right now?
Frukwan: Gravediggaz
bgyrL4Life: What Impact has the net had on hip hop?
Frukwan: It has helped create a more widespread knowledge of the inner workings of hip hop. Hip hop was always a global experience but this has helped emcees around the world to communicate and share their experiences.
bgyrL4Life: Are you Pro or Anti Napster like file sharing software? Do you have any music available online?
Frukwan: I like Napster....I think as a promotional tool it can help create a more widespread knowledge about any artist. Artist need to learn to use these tools to their advantage instead of bitching and complaining. Hopefully this will make artists get more on their game and think of new and inventive ways to make money. Artists don't make money off of record sales anyway...labels
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