I took a lil time outta my schedule to catch up with the Queen of UK hip Hop....and probably the sexiest female in UK Rap.....

What's good Blu, hope ya don't mind me calling you Blu? Its been a minute I've been trying to catch up with you but finally.... I'm feeling that new joint RUN with Wretch32? How did that track come about?

Thanks!! I'd been wanting to do a track with Wretch for a while and when I recorded 'Run' (produced by Nutty P) I could really hear Wretch on it, and by coincedence Wretch was at Nutty's studio the same day I finished the track and he recorded his verse that day. It happened really quickly and I felt the track straight away.


1. At one point you was everywhere and then u went a lil quiet? Where did you go? What happened? We missed ya!
:) Aw thanks! I lived in New York for over a year, learning the business side of the industry, worked with some singers over there and wrote songs with different artists. Also went on tour with Estelle for a few months just helping her on the road, I learned a lot.

2. Who were your main influences when you got into rapping?
Nas, Lauryn Hil and Jay -Z.

3. What would you say has been your most successful track to date and why?
'Sometimes' did a lot for me when I started out but 'Run' has done a lot more already and we've only just started pushing it. So 'Run' definitely

4. How do you feel on the topic of 'Hip Hop being dead'?
I don't feel that way at all, its thriving but it has just changed from what it used to be. Some people see that as a bad thing but everything has to change as time moves on. I'm liking a lot of the new hip hop coming out eg. Drake and J Cole.

5. What projects are you working on right now?
At the moment I'm pushing my track 'Run' feat. Wretch 32 which is available to buy on itunes and other online stores from August 2nd, and I'm working on the next few singles as well as recording my album which will come out next year.

6. Who are you working with at the moment?
Different producers, Davinche, Nutty P, ShownProve, Ayo and also some guys out in Denmark.

7. What advice would you give young up and coming artists trying to get into the industry?
Make sure you have a good team around you, stay true to yourself and the music you love, and be consistent, you have to be determined if you want to get anywhere.

8. Where do you feel the UK scene sits in the global hiphop market?
Its growing, the rest of the world is definitely paying attention!

9. Which artist would you most like to collaborate with and why?
Jay-Z because he's my idol.

10. Ya know I've been trying to get you in the studio for that collab! What's good? When the world gonna hear that Kruga and Baby blu banger?
Let's do it! :)

11. Nikki Minaj or Lil Kim?
Hard one......Nikki Minaj.

12. Lil Wayne or Drake?
Drake

13. Nas or Jigga?
Can't answer that one its too hard.

14. Any final words hun?
Check me out at www.IamBabyBlue.com and follow me  www.twitter.com/IamBabyBlue and www.facebook.com/BabyBlueOnline.
Make sure you purchase RUN feat. Wretch 32 comes out NOW!!!! Oh yeah, make sure you watch KRUGA's video for SHAKE IT by CLICKING HERE

****Whats good peeps! You already know I do this writing thing  and as we are all influenced by other artists from the game its only right I get my interview swagger on and get at some of the hottest artists in the UK and around the world. Every month I will be bringing you an exclusive interview with Artists that im feeling! ****
 
 
I took the time out of my crazy schedule to catch up with an Artist that I used to bump in my headphones......no CD's ....straight TDK cassette lol. If you know about HIP HOP then you know all about Lords of The Underground.
 
DOITALL (Lords Of The Underground)
 

1. How long you been in the game now cuz?
 
January 12, 2010 will be 20 years that I have been in the hiphop industry professionally.
 
2. What inspired you to start rapping?
 
My Moms always listening to funk, Soul, Jazz, & R&B. Along with My Uncle bringing home Sugar Hill's Rappers Delight 12 inch with him from the Army and constantly playing it over & over.
 
3. What's been some of your highs and lows of ya career so far?
 
 The Highs have been seeing the reactions from crowds of fans genuinely appreciateing what we've created and telling us how we've played a part in their lives through our music.The Lows come when our peers within the indusrty don't recognize the contribution you have made or done for this thing we call HipHop Music.
 
4. I understand this is your first solo album. Tell us more about the project?
 
Yes this is my first solo Debut. It is Called "AMERICAN DU" and is an album that is a flavorful fun Mature Hip-Hop Experience. I call it ACHH(Adult Contemporary hipHop). I have production by Pete Rock, The Real Focus, Scott Storch, Lexzyne Productions, Mel & D, Illastate, The Are, Jimmy Johnson, Ric Notes, Lady Trauma, & Be-Life. With Guest appearances by Masta Ace, Mr. Cheeks, Treach of Naughty By Nature, Ed OG, Craig G, Shaheim(The Rugged Child) Grand Daddy IU, Fundisha, Keronda, Black Ice (Da Poet), Tre' Gator, & Dj Kool.
 
5. What do u think of the current state of Hip Hop?
 
I think that HipHop is getting older each day with new people entering into the culture thru the music from different directions, so it is making it very interesting. It is also creating different levels, sections, & age groups of HipHoppers.
 
6. What's your new album called and when is it released?
 
 Like I said earlier the name of the album is "AMERICAN DU" and it will be out May 4th, 2010 go get it on www.itunes.com or go to your local store and ask them for it so you can enjoy the packaging.
 
7. If you could work with any rapper dead or alive who would it be and why?
 
 I would love to see what Tupac would have had to offer at this present time. I would have loved to work with Jay-z before he got Mega Rich, I wouldn't mind working with Drake & even Lil Wayne, also Rakim & one of the illest swagger emecees ever to me Run of Run DMC.
 
8. Give us a quick 8 bar freestyle or from one of ya tracks!
 
 "I'm a Rocker, Bandana wrapped around the mic stand, Hands around the throat of a man who's leviathan, Cook without the frying pan, Man.... I 'm a Iron Man  before you get them letters on your chest cross the burning sand. It is I with the rapture, click camera's to capture The gosspel of a G see I'm something Like a pastor. People Hear Me this is special Delivery Jersey where you at? On my Back I'll Carry Thee!!"  -Track 15- "WE GETS DOWN" off of -AMERICAN DU-
 
 
9. We recently lost another Hip Hop Great, GURU. Was you influenced by his music and do you think the game will miss his presence?
 
 I was influenced by his music, I personally knew him, hungout with him, & hell yeah the game will miss him, but his voice & legacy will live on thru his music and contribution to Hip-Hop!
 
10. Do you have any projects that we should look out for in the near future.
 
Well if people don't know I am very serious when it comes to acting , Tevelision & Movie Projects. I am starting to produce independant movies now so the first feature is called Dead Wrong directed by Rubin Whitmore II. Also if you want to check out some past Mixtapes go to www.Ballerstatus.com & put in Doitall Hunger in My Voice. I am also looking for new talent to give them the same opportunity that Derk Jackson & Marley Marl gave me. Oh wait. I just did a deal with DGK Skateboards I am in the Skateboard Business now. I am not a skater I just love the culture and want to own my my own shop and supply the culture with a fusion of my HipHop style. So Check out The Lord Gang/Inkflo Boards Coming out thru DGK it's going to be crazy!
 
 
Shouts to Mike Biv, Alkatraxx, www.Inkflo.com & Mr. Inkflo, All the Producers on my project, & all of the artist. My Lord Gang Team & Staff, The Lord Gang DJ'z, Mike Hatch, Michele Bennett(Shelly Patrone), Danjah One, Da Hitman, GiGi Capone, The Phenom Cartel, Prowax, Fo eva Hood, Shana Mac, Q, Lovett, Dj Lord Jazz, Mr. FunkMan All radio, dot Com sites, Phat Phillie Bum Squad Dj'z, all the Dj'z who support me & Everyone who is involved with this project in a big or small way. Shouts to my UK connect KRUGA and Skillbeatz...they family now. If I forgot anyone blame it on my brain, Not my heart.
 
 

 I would like to say thank you to all the people who has ever supported my music & the way I live the culture. If you love fun mature Hip-Hop with Substance "AMERICAN DU" is a must have in your HipHop collection. Thank you again Peace & God Bless.

Bless!

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