The arguable new leader of the West Coast, Kendrick Lamar, engaged in an unique interview with N.W.A for Billboard. Playing the interviewer, K.Dot had prepared a handful of questions for Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, MC Ren and DJ Yella, most of which focused on the group’s rise to success, their early days and much more.
The collective reflected on their legacy, the current state of hip-hop and also named a few of their favorite artists right now. As one might easily suggest, all of them praised Lamar for his lyrics, creativity and attention to detail. MC Ren even said “Cut You Off” is one of his favorite tracks right now. Dre, on the other hand, praised Pusha T, who is well-known for his raw approach.
As one of your offspring, anything I do comes from what y’all have done before me. I’m curious to know how you feel about my generation of artists.
MC Ren: I like a few. I like you.
Dr. Dre:You’re No. 1 on my list because of the care and attention you bring to your tracks and the precision you bring to your sound. There are a few people out there I listen to and respect.
MC Ren: Pusha T.
Dr. Dre: Definitely Pusha T.
MC Ren: I’m not saying this because you’re here, Kendrick, but I like your song “Cut You Off.” I’ve been listening to you for a minute.
As well, the group commented on their missing member. They reminisced over the late Eazy E, calling him a “straight visionary,” who was “ahead of his time.” Dre also remembered that as part of the creative process, Eazy always used to argue with him when it came to the final versions of the albums and the songs which landed on them.
Eazy-E. What was that relationship like?
MC Ren: Cool. Just a cool brother.
DJ Yella: Ahead of his time.
Ice Cube: Straight visionary.
Dr. Dre: He took that street knowledge and brought it over to this thing. Super-smart cat.
MC Ren: In the early interviews, Eazy was calling us an all-star group, and this before anyone even knew us.
But he knew before we knew. Ice Cube: Eazy’s thing was, “I want the music hard, hard, hard.” He wanted the rough hardcore shit that couldn’t be compromised.
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