LA's Newest Free Agent - Obrown is one of LA's most dedicated MC's. From working with Breal to a mixtape with Dj Eddie One, he is always on top of his game. His dedication and skills has already been recognized by Interscope, and we're sure other labels are going to be keeping their ears open to OBrown this coming year. OBrown hooked us up with one of his dopest tracks "Sky is Grey", this song will give you a glimpse of OBrowns styles and lyrical skill.
Check out the track and stay tuned to OBrown's upcoming projects. We'll keep you posted here on LaUnion1910. Check out the interview and make sure to stop by myspace.com/obrown for the latest news on his music and shows.
1. where did you grow up? At what year did you realize you wanted to
be an MC?
I grew up around Jefferson Park by U.S.C 36th st and
Western.. Then I moved 2 midcity by Midtown shopping Center then
Elsereno then Back to Midcity then later on to Culver City....I started
writing in 1997 recorded my first song at Smokey Robinson's house.. It
was magic from the start...
02.
What type of music was being played in your home as a kid?
My dad was a
Dj he played Ben E King, Tyrone Davis, James Brown, Lionel Richie, lots
of soul music, HipHOP, reggae, spanish, classic rock u name it he
played everything...
03. What are some of the first hip-hop
songs you remember while growing up?
Rock The Bells LL Cool J, IF I
Ruled The World Kurtis Blow, Roxanne Roxanne Utfo, Hard Times and Its
Like That RUn DMC, Teenage Love SLick Rick, Fuck The Police NWA, Too
Short Freaky Tales, I got IT Made Special ED, Paid In FUll ERIC B and
RAKIM, TONITE DJ QUICK, HUMPTEY DANCE DIGITAL UNDERGROUND, I LEFT MY
WALLET IN SLEGUNDO TRIBE CALLED QUEST....
04. You've been
working with one of LA's classic producers, Javi Lopez, for a while,
how did you guys meet up?
How do you describe Javi's style? We
performed at a club in 1998 and met Fernando and Jesse he told us he
had a production team. NEV and I rolled down to the studio took a
listen to the beats and then they asked us if we needed a Dj and we
said yeah.. They called up Javie Lopez and he rolled through.. He
played us his beats and we were hooked. He joined Trilogy and we were
on our way.....
05. Tell us about your group "Trilogy" and
members N.E.V. And Kaos. What has been your experience with Trilogy?
Good times!!! We recorded song after song rehearsed in studios and
perfected stage shows.. We packed and rocked the house everytime...And
with Javie Lopez beats, we were unstopable. Our Shows were so dam hyped
the audience went crazy everytime... We had feel good songs and songs
about life and daily struggles...
06. What are some of the
producers you have worked with? Who are you working with now?
Ive
worked with B REAL, Track Dilla, Kirv, Nalo, Dave Aron, XL, Keef, Javie
Lopez.. Im going to continue 2 work with all these producers now and in
the future...
07. We've heard you on Breal's mixtapes, how did
you link up with B? Are you working with him in any future projects?
Trilogy opened up for B REAL 2 times.. He told me he made beats so we
started working together. When i started working with B Real my style
went to another level... B Real and Mellow is fam so im sure once im
done with my project NEW WEST FREE agent I'll be back at the temple....
08.
Tell us about your upcoming project with Dj EDDIE ONE OF THE HEAVY
HITTERS AND DJ BABY GEE?
Its going to be hosted by DJ EDDIE ONE OF THE
HEAVY HITTERS AND DJ BABY GEE
Thats NEW WEST FREE AGENT thats the
name of my album/mixtape that im dropping.. With all original
production dropping late March....
09. If you were to give an
award for "life time achievement in hip hop", who would you give that
award to? And why? LL COOL J hes been holding it down since the 80s
10.
What are your plans for 2008? What can we expect from O Brown in the
next few years?
Ive had positive meeting at Interscope, so my plans
right now is 2 drop my mixtape and find a home.. Get that machine
behind me.....ITS ABOUT THAT TIME..
11. thank you for the
interview and your time. Thank u, Any last words to our online
community?
Thanx for all yall support and sticking with me all these
years.. Much respect.. And cop that NEW WEST FREE AGENT...
