Sup Folx..Here is the interview I did with the NATURAL BORN DANKSTAS! Feedback is always appreciated…
NBD Interview
John of 5150 Promotionz: First off Introduce yourselves to the audience
NBD’s M-Dash: Wassup wit ya!!! this is Mdash from NBD (Natural Born Danktas), Mdash is From Vallejo, Tilt is from San Diego...
How did the Natural Born Dankstas get together?
We been folks since 92, and we both been flowin since 6th-7th grade, plus we both smoke big, so it was sumthin that was just meant to happen, we formed the group in 94, Mdash was also in another group at the time called CAL (Crazy Ass Lunatics), the CAL got delayed for several reason, so we decided to put the NBD album in full motion.
Who came up with the name Natural Born Dankstas?
This cat that we was networkin wit came up wit it, he had his own label, he saw how much and how often we blew big, he was like ya'll NATURAL BORN, ya'll smoke like ya'll came out the woon blowin big.
What's the best weed you ever smoked?
I done smoked alot of good ass bud folks, half of them didn't even have titles, but I mean, G13 is the bomb, kitty pis is the bomb, white widow is the bomb, I can go on and on dog...
Did anyone influence you guys when you first started rappin?
Mdash was influenced by Mac Dre and Too Short, he grew up in the Crest knockin underground Mac Dre tapes, Tilt was influenced by Big June, Spice 1, and Mac Dre.
How would you describe the kind of rap you do?
Danked out Smokin Music mayne, but I mean, we make a variety of music, we got smokin tunes, club slaps, mobb music (we specialize in mob music), pimp shit, party shit, I mean, we make music for everybody, real talk.
What would you be doing if you weren't rapping?
If I wasn't rappin, I would be involved in music in someway, cause I got a major love for it, folks...
You released your first Album "Prelimenary Hearing" in 1999…How has your life changed since then?
Dog, so much has changed since then, I can go on forever talkin about that, mayne. As far as music, our fanbase has increased, our flows are tighter, we have networked and linked up wit alot of different cats. on a personal note, we have been thru many changes dog, we aint gone touch that suject right now thou.
Tell us a little something about your new Album "Collector's Item"..
This title of the album tells it all, folksl, its a Collectors Item for real, Production was done by Mo Love, Tatem 1 and Rux. It features PSD, Mac & AK, A-Wax, Mr Droop, Stizon Skrilla, Sir Moj, Marsh Nut. We have matured alot since the first album, our flows are much tighter, we feel like the production is much better. See the first album was just an appetizer, lettin folks know that we here and we comin, we held back on the first album as far as just comin raw wit it, this new album is alot more raw and uncut.
What's your favourite Track on NBD - Collector's Item and why?
My favorite is “FUCK SOMEBODY” feat PSD & Mr. Droop, I feel like we all came raw wit the flows, beat is knockin, singin is on point, its a track for the ladies, but I mean, alot of them don't like it, cause we sayin we just wanna fuck..But a gang of folks love this track cause they can relate to it like a muthafucka.
Haha Aiight…Are there any other artists on your Label Platinum Bound Entertainment?
Yes, Mdash is signed as a solo artist, Sir Moj is on Platinum bound, Mo Love is on Platinum Bound, and Mash Nut is on Platinum Bound. My dog Stizon Skrilla stays Platinum bound affiliated.
If you could work with any Rapper -dead or alive- who would that be?
I wanna work wit Devin The Dude, Scarface, B-Legit, C-BO, UGK, Mitchy Slick, Jayo Felony, and others...
What are your thoughts on Bay Area Rap right now and who's hot in the Bay at the moment?
Bay rap is still on the downslide, but I know alot of hungry cats that are workin to make it crack again includin myself. When I think of the Hot Rappers in Bay, Mac Dre stays hot, Awax is real hot right now, San Quinn is Hot, Mobb Figaz are hot, NBD is Hot, Mr. Kee is Hot.
What was the last CD you bought?
50 Cent was the last CD I bought mayne.
What's next for Platinum Bound Ent?
Next for PBE, is the HOT MDASH ALBUM called PO BROKE & HUNGRY. We are looking to release that album in the summer.
What can we expect from the M-Dash Solo Album "Po Broke and hungry"
You can expect nuthin but TRUNK RATTLIN MUSIC folks, Production is by Mo Love, Tatem 1, Mr Maja, Rux and Indo. It features PSD, JT the Bigga Figga, The Game, AWax, Sir Moj, Stizon Skrilla, Marsh Nut, Young Dru, Playa Rae, Nocturnal Hustlers, Real Talk, Mr Maja, and Reepa. This album is filled wit Rumbles folks no joke, wit tracks like "Jelly Fishes" feat. PSD and Awax, "Legalize It" feat Nocturnal Hustlers, and "The Left Coast" feat Rux and Young Dru.
Since we are a Promotion Company we wanna know how important Promotion is for you?
Very Important folks, Promotions is most important, you gotta let folks know what you got comin and who you are. You have to been seen, you gotta stay in they face wit it, promo CDs, posters, flyers, 8X10 photos, etc...
Aiight Thank you very much for takin time…Any Shout-Outs?
Sendin a shoutout to my weed hook-up, and to all the weed smokers, You can find the album online at www.siccness.net or www.platinumboundent.com, the album is also in stores...Snatch it UP!!!! It aint no PUNK!!!!
NBD Interview
John of 5150 Promotionz: First off Introduce yourselves to the audience
NBD’s M-Dash: Wassup wit ya!!! this is Mdash from NBD (Natural Born Danktas), Mdash is From Vallejo, Tilt is from San Diego...
How did the Natural Born Dankstas get together?
We been folks since 92, and we both been flowin since 6th-7th grade, plus we both smoke big, so it was sumthin that was just meant to happen, we formed the group in 94, Mdash was also in another group at the time called CAL (Crazy Ass Lunatics), the CAL got delayed for several reason, so we decided to put the NBD album in full motion.
Who came up with the name Natural Born Dankstas?
This cat that we was networkin wit came up wit it, he had his own label, he saw how much and how often we blew big, he was like ya'll NATURAL BORN, ya'll smoke like ya'll came out the woon blowin big.
What's the best weed you ever smoked?
I done smoked alot of good ass bud folks, half of them didn't even have titles, but I mean, G13 is the bomb, kitty pis is the bomb, white widow is the bomb, I can go on and on dog...
Did anyone influence you guys when you first started rappin?
Mdash was influenced by Mac Dre and Too Short, he grew up in the Crest knockin underground Mac Dre tapes, Tilt was influenced by Big June, Spice 1, and Mac Dre.
How would you describe the kind of rap you do?
Danked out Smokin Music mayne, but I mean, we make a variety of music, we got smokin tunes, club slaps, mobb music (we specialize in mob music), pimp shit, party shit, I mean, we make music for everybody, real talk.
What would you be doing if you weren't rapping?
If I wasn't rappin, I would be involved in music in someway, cause I got a major love for it, folks...
You released your first Album "Prelimenary Hearing" in 1999…How has your life changed since then?
Dog, so much has changed since then, I can go on forever talkin about that, mayne. As far as music, our fanbase has increased, our flows are tighter, we have networked and linked up wit alot of different cats. on a personal note, we have been thru many changes dog, we aint gone touch that suject right now thou.
Tell us a little something about your new Album "Collector's Item"..
This title of the album tells it all, folksl, its a Collectors Item for real, Production was done by Mo Love, Tatem 1 and Rux. It features PSD, Mac & AK, A-Wax, Mr Droop, Stizon Skrilla, Sir Moj, Marsh Nut. We have matured alot since the first album, our flows are much tighter, we feel like the production is much better. See the first album was just an appetizer, lettin folks know that we here and we comin, we held back on the first album as far as just comin raw wit it, this new album is alot more raw and uncut.
What's your favourite Track on NBD - Collector's Item and why?
My favorite is “FUCK SOMEBODY” feat PSD & Mr. Droop, I feel like we all came raw wit the flows, beat is knockin, singin is on point, its a track for the ladies, but I mean, alot of them don't like it, cause we sayin we just wanna fuck..But a gang of folks love this track cause they can relate to it like a muthafucka.
Haha Aiight…Are there any other artists on your Label Platinum Bound Entertainment?
Yes, Mdash is signed as a solo artist, Sir Moj is on Platinum bound, Mo Love is on Platinum Bound, and Mash Nut is on Platinum Bound. My dog Stizon Skrilla stays Platinum bound affiliated.
If you could work with any Rapper -dead or alive- who would that be?
I wanna work wit Devin The Dude, Scarface, B-Legit, C-BO, UGK, Mitchy Slick, Jayo Felony, and others...
What are your thoughts on Bay Area Rap right now and who's hot in the Bay at the moment?
Bay rap is still on the downslide, but I know alot of hungry cats that are workin to make it crack again includin myself. When I think of the Hot Rappers in Bay, Mac Dre stays hot, Awax is real hot right now, San Quinn is Hot, Mobb Figaz are hot, NBD is Hot, Mr. Kee is Hot.
What was the last CD you bought?
50 Cent was the last CD I bought mayne.
What's next for Platinum Bound Ent?
Next for PBE, is the HOT MDASH ALBUM called PO BROKE & HUNGRY. We are looking to release that album in the summer.
What can we expect from the M-Dash Solo Album "Po Broke and hungry"
You can expect nuthin but TRUNK RATTLIN MUSIC folks, Production is by Mo Love, Tatem 1, Mr Maja, Rux and Indo. It features PSD, JT the Bigga Figga, The Game, AWax, Sir Moj, Stizon Skrilla, Marsh Nut, Young Dru, Playa Rae, Nocturnal Hustlers, Real Talk, Mr Maja, and Reepa. This album is filled wit Rumbles folks no joke, wit tracks like "Jelly Fishes" feat. PSD and Awax, "Legalize It" feat Nocturnal Hustlers, and "The Left Coast" feat Rux and Young Dru.
Since we are a Promotion Company we wanna know how important Promotion is for you?
Very Important folks, Promotions is most important, you gotta let folks know what you got comin and who you are. You have to been seen, you gotta stay in they face wit it, promo CDs, posters, flyers, 8X10 photos, etc...
Aiight Thank you very much for takin time…Any Shout-Outs?
Sendin a shoutout to my weed hook-up, and to all the weed smokers, You can find the album online at www.siccness.net or www.platinumboundent.com, the album is also in stores...Snatch it UP!!!! It aint no PUNK!!!!