Overdose on Life Episode 200
Again the big homie Omen lets us behind the scenes with "Overdose on Life Episode 200" with Travis from Gym Class Heroes. As well I had to talk about the Carter III, and some other issues with my good friend and producer extraordinaire, so take the time and read through our ramblings as every conversation is like a small story in itself. At least mine are. Peep our convo after the Jump...
illRoots.com: okay so what do think about The Carter III?
Omen: Its innovative definitely wayne took risk and made it a dope collection of joints.Production wise it could have been stronger but his lyrics is all we needed
illRoots.com: Yea I think that it could have been stronger overall but I believe it was an overall nice collection.So updates, "Be The Judge" what new people we got on this?
Omen: So far I'm waiting on verses for a few records I got Drake on a couple more records, waiting on a Fab verse, just laying some live music to some tracks, drums, etc
illRoots.com: Okay, okay so speak on this clip at the top of the screen.
Omen: Well basically, Trav who is on the road alot was a hard dude to get. So i got at him and told him i needed behind the scenes footage for the project and he told me roll up to his spot and get the interview. Everything is mainly shot 3rd person (from my perspective) so thats what everyone will see in coming months but basically Trav is breaking down his contribution to the "Overdose On Life " record, and introducing Red Foxx back in the world [Laughs]
illRoots.com: Word up [Laughs]
Omen: He also has a wide collection of collectors items.
illRoots.com: Oh yea, Collectors Items?
Omen: Like a Guitar Pick that Prince played with, shit like that
illRoots.com: Oh....a bottle of pure sweat from the brow of Rick James..[Laughs]
Omen:[Laughs] Nah I don't think he's got that poppin'
illRoots.com: A bottle of Bobby Brown farts [Laughs]
Omen: He does have that Red Foxx doll that i never seen before in my life.
illRoots.com: OH man.
Omen: and I'm a Red Foxx Fan
illRoots.com: Yea man classic.
Omen: "ya big dummy" but all and all Trav's Vision helped the Concept Tremendelously and I definitely will be working on future joints with dude. I gotta shout out my ni**a AX and De Jesus and the whole BATSQUAD, dudes did it up crazy for the Puerto Rican Day Festivities. Thats Trav's Team and it's a new shawty thats in their movement that has a ill sound name Patty Crash from Philly definitely look out for her
illRoots.com: OH i know of Patty Crash, Nikki Jean, they roll together right?
Omen: I believe so.
illRoots.com: Nouveau Riche
Omen: Not familiar.
illRoots.com: oh Man, Nouveau Riche performed at the adidas store when Lupe was in Philly it was real dope.
Omen: Oh alright, I'll have to go look them up later
illRoots.com: So give me one artist if you could remix this song right now as we speak you would put on "Overdose on Life" One person that would just demolish this is he/she was on the remix.
Omen well...I have a long list but if i knew of one artist that would fit in perfect it would be Jay-Z. Wayne and Kanye is up there too but everyone is gonna hear a Remix soon on the "Pre-Trial" until "Be The Judge" Mixtape that will surface soon
illRoots.com:Emcee is 08 that is going to make the biggest noise that was irrelevant in the previous year? Most Improved Emcee Award... Prediction.
Omen: Well thats a super tough Prediction.
illRoots.com: Thats why we need Omen
Omen: [Laughs]
illRoots.com: The gift and the curse.
Omen: But I'm into clues so i will say this: Lil wayne has a certain artist that I worked with and I believe he will be that Emcee to watch this year.
illRoots.com: MC Anonymous?
Omen: Mystery is always good.
illRoots.com: Frowns for you....
Omen: You need another clue? He used to cut the porch lights on
now people gotta listen for these jewels
illRoots.com: ohhhhhhhhh mannnnn Santana? with Wayne...So in these times of heat what is the best music to listen to?
Omen: During a heatwave its best to hear cool music so throw in Lupe or whatever u think is cool
illRoots.com: I was about to say thank you mr. obvious, cool music on hot days....
Omen: I tend to listen to Oldies like Earth Wind and Fire and some "Kool" and The Gang
illRoots.com: Oh that was bad..... I'm leaving [Laughs]
Omen: Nah but u get the picture [Laughs]
illRoots.com: Its cool.......Okay bad puns aside. Give me your perfect track to capture what the summertime should sound like who's on it
Omen: Summer Time by Kool and The Gang, Remix with Kanye , Talib , Jean Grae , Marsha from FLoetry
illRoots.com: ooo Marsha, its getttiiiingg late, why you gotta be here/ beside me/ wanting/...that is my shit
Omen: Her Voice is Chilling
illRoots.com: oh O speaking of off the interview Esperanza Spalding
Omen: i def wanna get her on a record
illRoots.com: Google her, please if you do nothing else i was at the roots picnic and she had everyone getting goose bumps.Her voice.....
Omen: She look good?
illRoots.com That too, but here voice is amazing
Omen: Uh oh thanks for the heads up, I might just try and work wit shawty
illRoots.com: http://www.myspace.com/esperanzaspalding
Omen: aint nothing like an amazing Vocalist its almost like Angels On Earth
illRoots.com:Again my big homie Omen is a monster at the production and music in general look forward to seeing the final installment in our "Overdose on Life Series"
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