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new Van Hunt interview http://www.darkerthanblue...y&ref=5012
When Alicia Keys name drops, people listen. So when she said Van Hunt was one of the most incredible musicians she knew, DTB got on it. "We the people who are darker than blue?!" Van Hunt exclaims down the phone call from his base in Hot-lanta. Recognising DTB from its original context without prompt? This interview is gonna be easy. Capitol Records have made much of new artist Van Hunt. His well-publicised press quotes about legalising prostitution and growing up with a father who was a part-time pimp, have garnered as much attention as his music. His self-titled debut is a blend of soul, funk and a whole lotta rhythm has resulted in Prince comparisons and a host of jam-packed performances across the US. There has been a lot of press about you lately, and the hype machine is working overtime. Do you keep track of what is said about you? I got to admit, I read everything. Somebody told me not to, but I can't help it. So far, in all of the reviews I've read, I've only heard three bad things, so I can handle that. It doesn't keep me up at night. How are you finding the promotion schedule and dealing with the press? It's all so much fun I almost feel guilty about it. You haven't had anyone ask you crazy questions like, what kind of fruit would you be? Yes. (laughs) Some dude actually just asked me what I thought about my own record. And what did you say? I said it was hot! You're originally from Ohio. Would you break that lifestyle down for the UK? Sure. Dayton, which is where I grew up, is in the middle Ohio which is an agricultural state. Different cities in Ohio basically give you different pockets of urban life. You've got Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus - they're like mini Detroits or Chicagos - grimy, working class, factories. There isn't much to do except make some music and play basketball. Have you been to the UK before? Yeah, I was there with Rashaan Paterson in 2000. I didn't get much of a chance to see the city though. Oh, but I did see the uh . . . the Piccadilly. Ok. . . London looked like fun. . . if you have money. continues online... "Pedro offers you his protection." | |
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mochalox said: http://www.darkerthanblue...y&ref=5012
When Alicia Keys name drops, people listen. So when she said Van Hunt was one of the most incredible musicians she knew, DTB got on it. "We the people who are darker than blue?!" Van Hunt exclaims down the phone call from his base in Hot-lanta. Recognising DTB from its original context without prompt? This interview is gonna be easy. Capitol Records have made much of new artist Van Hunt. His well-publicised press quotes about legalising prostitution and growing up with a father who was a part-time pimp, have garnered as much attention as his music. His self-titled debut is a blend of soul, funk and a whole lotta rhythm has resulted in Prince comparisons and a host of jam-packed performances across the US. There has been a lot of press about you lately, and the hype machine is working overtime. Do you keep track of what is said about you? I got to admit, I read everything. Somebody told me not to, but I can't help it. So far, in all of the reviews I've read, I've only heard three bad things, so I can handle that. It doesn't keep me up at night. How are you finding the promotion schedule and dealing with the press? It's all so much fun I almost feel guilty about it. You haven't had anyone ask you crazy questions like, what kind of fruit would you be? Yes. (laughs) Some dude actually just asked me what I thought about my own record. And what did you say? I said it was hot! You're originally from Ohio. Would you break that lifestyle down for the UK? Sure. Dayton, which is where I grew up, is in the middle Ohio which is an agricultural state. Different cities in Ohio basically give you different pockets of urban life. You've got Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus - they're like mini Detroits or Chicagos - grimy, working class, factories. There isn't much to do except make some music and play basketball. Have you been to the UK before? Yeah, I was there with Rashaan Paterson in 2000. I didn't get much of a chance to see the city though. Oh, but I did see the uh . . . the Piccadilly. Ok. . . London looked like fun. . . if you have money. continues online... Thanks for the article, mocha! 
BTW, have you picked up Rahsaan's new CD yet? | |
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okaypimpn said: mochalox said: http://www.darkerthanblue...y&ref=5012
When Alicia Keys name drops, people listen. So when she said Van Hunt was one of the most incredible musicians she knew, DTB got on it. "We the people who are darker than blue?!" Van Hunt exclaims down the phone call from his base in Hot-lanta. Recognising DTB from its original context without prompt? This interview is gonna be easy. Capitol Records have made much of new artist Van Hunt. His well-publicised press quotes about legalising prostitution and growing up with a father who was a part-time pimp, have garnered as much attention as his music. His self-titled debut is a blend of soul, funk and a whole lotta rhythm has resulted in Prince comparisons and a host of jam-packed performances across the US. There has been a lot of press about you lately, and the hype machine is working overtime. Do you keep track of what is said about you? I got to admit, I read everything. Somebody told me not to, but I can't help it. So far, in all of the reviews I've read, I've only heard three bad things, so I can handle that. It doesn't keep me up at night. How are you finding the promotion schedule and dealing with the press? It's all so much fun I almost feel guilty about it. You haven't had anyone ask you crazy questions like, what kind of fruit would you be? Yes. (laughs) Some dude actually just asked me what I thought about my own record. And what did you say? I said it was hot! You're originally from Ohio. Would you break that lifestyle down for the UK? Sure. Dayton, which is where I grew up, is in the middle Ohio which is an agricultural state. Different cities in Ohio basically give you different pockets of urban life. You've got Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus - they're like mini Detroits or Chicagos - grimy, working class, factories. There isn't much to do except make some music and play basketball. Have you been to the UK before? Yeah, I was there with Rashaan Paterson in 2000. I didn't get much of a chance to see the city though. Oh, but I did see the uh . . . the Piccadilly. Ok. . . London looked like fun. . . if you have money. continues online... Thanks for the article, mocha!
BTW, have you picked up Rahsaan's new CD yet? A friend told me he burned it for me, so I'm holding off on buyin' it yet. "Pedro offers you his protection." | |
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Its a great record...kick in on it. New artists need the numbers so they can release more records. Show the brotha some luv. | |
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I checked Amazon; there is no Rahsaan Patterson album. All you others say Hell Yea!!  | |
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2freaky4church1 said: I checked Amazon; there is no Rahsaan Patterson album.
it was only released in the UK. Buy it here: http://www.cd.edirectory....s&cid=1668 or here: http://www.onlygroove.com...m/141.html or here: http://www.fame.nl/pages/...tID=436966 After Hours (2004) 
Tracklisting 1. The One For Me 2. I Always Find Myself 3. So Hot 4. Burnin’ 5. Loving You 6. The Best 7. Don’t Run So Fast 8. You Make Life So Good 9. Yeah Yeah Yeah 10. Separate 11. April’s Kiss 12. Straighten It Out Rahsaan Patterson returns in 2004 with a new album After Hours for release in the UK and Europe by Dome on April 26. The Los Angeles-based singer co-wrote all but one of the songs on the 11-track album which also includes a hidden bonus track. Four of the songs are co-written and co-produced by Rahsaan with Van Hunt, who has recently released his own solo album on Capitol. Other co-producers on the project include Steve Silk Hurley and Jamey Jaz. Ahead of the album release Dome plans a 12" release coupling The One For Me and Separate and a UK visit by Rahsaan and his band is being finalised. New York-born Rahsaan named after saxophonist Rahsaan Roland Kirk wrote hits for the likes of Tevin Campbell Brandy and Jody Watley before releasing the first of his two MCA solo albums in 1997. Referenced post: http://www.prince.org/msg...sg_1517133 "Pedro offers you his protection." | |
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mochalox said: 2freaky4church1 said: I checked Amazon; there is no Rahsaan Patterson album.
it was only released in the UK. Buy it here: http://www.cd.edirectory....s&cid=1668 or here: http://www.onlygroove.com...m/141.html or here: http://www.fame.nl/pages/...tID=436966 After Hours (2004)
Tracklisting 1. The One For Me 2. I Always Find Myself 3. So Hot 4. Burnin’ 5. Loving You 6. The Best 7. Don’t Run So Fast 8. You Make Life So Good 9. Yeah Yeah Yeah 10. Separate 11. April’s Kiss 12. Straighten It Out Rahsaan Patterson returns in 2004 with a new album After Hours for release in the UK and Europe by Dome on April 26. The Los Angeles-based singer co-wrote all but one of the songs on the 11-track album which also includes a hidden bonus track. Four of the songs are co-written and co-produced by Rahsaan with Van Hunt, who has recently released his own solo album on Capitol. Other co-producers on the project include Steve Silk Hurley and Jamey Jaz. Ahead of the album release Dome plans a 12" release coupling The One For Me and Separate and a UK visit by Rahsaan and his band is being finalised. New York-born Rahsaan named after saxophonist Rahsaan Roland Kirk wrote hits for the likes of Tevin Campbell Brandy and Jody Watley before releasing the first of his two MCA solo albums in 1997. Referenced post: http://www.prince.org/msg...sg_1517133 Thanks babe!  I just ordered my copy! | |
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okaypimpn said: Thanks babe!
I just ordered my copy!i asked someone to burn it for me and they burned me Saadiq's on' stuff. It's cool though, cuz I got jacked for mine last year. "Pedro offers you his protection." | |
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