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| Raptalk.net Exclusive Q&A Session w/ The League |
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| Written by Dub MD | |
| Friday, 20 June 2008 | |
 New York City hasn't been much of a force in the hip hop 'popular' scene as of late, but prepare for that to change very quickly. With artists like Maino hitting the market with universal type songs, Nas's highly anticipated album, The Lox and many more, Hip Hop should be coming back to the east coast but then moving forward in unison once again. One NYC supergroup looking to contribute to that movement in Long Islands very own, The League. With a strong co sign by one of the most influential DJ's in the game (Kay Slay) and one of hip hops most influential arcitechs (Sha Money XL, co founder of G-Unit Records), these 4 lyrical menaces are poised to take place in the rebirth of hip hop in the years to come.Whats poppin League, first off who is in the group and whats the story behind the movement? Whats poppin Raptalk.net, we consist of 4 members that go by the names of Flip, Merse, Reem Denir, and Flix and the story behind the movement is that we are the last of a dying breed and the beginning of a new era in one! Being from NYC, do you guys feel the pressure right now, considering the place where hip hop started is virtually undetected on the charts? We feel no pressure just hunger, and being from NYC is the best place to come from at this point being that we have the most new and original sound. People are expecting something new from NYC so expect The League. You guys seem to have a great camaraderie between y'all- musically and even as far as your stage presence, how do all four of you mesh into this supergroup? We all have a passion for music. We all grew up together so being that we know each other so well, we fall on the same page, tear up the same stage, inspire each other in the studio, and if you see the image than you know to leave ya girl at home (Laughs) Lets discuss your mixtapes "LIRR Vol.1" hosted by Kay Slay was out for a good year and a half and was nominated for a Justo, how did that feel? and do you think LIRR Vol. 2 can step up to the plate and gain similar or more recognition? It feels really good that we got nominated for JUSTO, and yes VOL 2 will probably make a stronger impact being that we have been recognized for our talents and the streets ears are now open! Sha Money, co founder of G Unit hosted the mixtape, and produced half of the tape as well, whats your relationship and how has it helped your visibility in the game? Working with SHA is always a plus; he always has a plan and executes it. We both recognized each others talents and decided to take it to the next level. He helped our visibility in the game by opening the eyes of label heads that are buzzing about THE LEAGUE right now! You seem to be getting alot of solid press lately- what is it about The League that make people want to pay attention? We are not average! We are energetic, wild and just real cool and easy to get along with so people feel comfortable in our presence and respect what we do. I heard your Sean Bell tribute today and really felt the frustration of today's urban community in your lyrics and passionate approach to the track, why do you think these things continue to happen and then go almost overlooked in the eye's of the world? It's a fucked up world we live in, nobody cares. We made that tribute to send a message to the community that we will not be forgotten, this cant just be another death with no justice. We as a people have strength in numbers so let's stick together instead of being selfish and we will prosper! Another record I heard may be your next single is 'Give Them What They Ask for' , whats the concept behind that record? That record is a problem for the game. Give them what they ask for is self explanatory weather its beef, women, money, drugs, everything people sinfully crave. This record will definitely eat the game up and we can't wait to see the reaction. Ok, The League's about to hit the stage, what can people in the audience expect to experience? High energy very coordinated intense real Hip Hop! You guys have def been on a solid grind for a long minute with all the press, mixtape recognition, Kay Slay / Sha Money co sign and great music, whats it gonna take to get to that next level? We ready to kill somebody (Laughs) Nah but we just gonna keep pushing till the doors fall down, were not waiting to come in the game were coming to take it! In today's music industry, the internet almost replaces the streets. How does The League utilize today's technology to get the word out to the masses? We go on RapTalk.net, that's wassup (Laughs), also we try to flood youtube, allhiphop.com, and many many more but most important we follow up with our myspace where we have some 30,000 fans that support The League. Whats next up for you guys in 08 and beyond? Landing a major deal and putting out our 1st album, and beyond that, once the doors open endorsements, clothing, multiple companies and many more. Music is just a stepping stone for our entrepreneur mentalities. Where can fans find you online? Any shouts or Plugs? Shout out to P2 the best producers in the world, C Griff, Snoop Skets, LES, 240, Ill ASH, Psycho 1, MO, and the whole L Crooked I, for yall that don't know that's Long Island! Thanks for your time Check out the League track "Give 'Em What They Want", click the link below to download: The League - Give 'Em What They Want http://www.mediafire.com/?mmfoff7cf1l Comments (0)
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