New Bizzy Bone XXL Interview
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Bizzy Bone
Misunderstood
Interview: Bill Heinzelman
Over a decade ago, Bryan “Bizzy Bone” McCane made history as an integral member of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, helping the Cleveland quintuple sell over 10 million albums. Despite their success, Bizzy’s relationship with BTNH has always been tenuous at best. The two sides often collided over Biz’s alleged erratic behavior: missing tour dates, video shoots and recording sessions. According to the 30-year-old rapper, his conduct was due in part to the monetary issues Bone was having with their label, Ruthless Records. The internal turmoil came to a head in October 2002 when Bizzy appeared for a show at BB King’s Blues Club in New York City intoxicated and he was ousted from the group. Although they would reconcile a year later, problems arose once again. In April 2005, an allegedly inebriated Bizzy appeared on Houston’s Damage Control KPFT radio program and claimed to be homeless and sleeping at a bus station. Krayzie and Layzie Bone flew down to H-Town to meet with Bizzy, but they were unable to resolve their issues. Remaining members Krayzie, Layzie and Wish (Flesh-N-Bone has been incarcerated since 2000 on gun charges) went on to sign a deal with Swizz Beatz’ Full Surface Records. Refocused on his solo career, Bizzy signed a three-album deal with Virgin/After Platinum Records last year. His new album, A Song For You, will be released this summer and features guest appearances from Jim Jones, DMX, Twista, Trina, Good Charlotte and Lyfe Jennings. XXLMag.com tracked down the elusive Bizzy Bone to discuss his latest disc and relationship with Bone.
How would you characterize your new album, A Song For You?
It’s very spiritual. It’s a religious record like everything we do. It’s sort of like how ’Pac used to say the Lord’s name and never took it in vane. It was a lovely thing. It’s just phenomenal, man. I can’t explain it. As far as the people who love Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and Bizzy Bone, they’re in for a treat. They’re gonna roll with this record. It’s the fast flip style. The harmony is there, the guest appearances are there and the production is the best we’ve ever had. I’m just allowed to be an artist and be myself. I’m just me and you can call me glory.
Are you addressing the fallout with Bone and your personal issues at all on the album?
No, no. Actually, I’m not. I recorded a
http://www.xxlmag.com/online/?p=10289
Bizzy Bone
Misunderstood
Interview: Bill Heinzelman
Over a decade ago, Bryan “Bizzy Bone” McCane made history as an integral member of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, helping the Cleveland quintuple sell over 10 million albums. Despite their success, Bizzy’s relationship with BTNH has always been tenuous at best. The two sides often collided over Biz’s alleged erratic behavior: missing tour dates, video shoots and recording sessions. According to the 30-year-old rapper, his conduct was due in part to the monetary issues Bone was having with their label, Ruthless Records. The internal turmoil came to a head in October 2002 when Bizzy appeared for a show at BB King’s Blues Club in New York City intoxicated and he was ousted from the group. Although they would reconcile a year later, problems arose once again. In April 2005, an allegedly inebriated Bizzy appeared on Houston’s Damage Control KPFT radio program and claimed to be homeless and sleeping at a bus station. Krayzie and Layzie Bone flew down to H-Town to meet with Bizzy, but they were unable to resolve their issues. Remaining members Krayzie, Layzie and Wish (Flesh-N-Bone has been incarcerated since 2000 on gun charges) went on to sign a deal with Swizz Beatz’ Full Surface Records. Refocused on his solo career, Bizzy signed a three-album deal with Virgin/After Platinum Records last year. His new album, A Song For You, will be released this summer and features guest appearances from Jim Jones, DMX, Twista, Trina, Good Charlotte and Lyfe Jennings. XXLMag.com tracked down the elusive Bizzy Bone to discuss his latest disc and relationship with Bone.
How would you characterize your new album, A Song For You?
It’s very spiritual. It’s a religious record like everything we do. It’s sort of like how ’Pac used to say the Lord’s name and never took it in vane. It was a lovely thing. It’s just phenomenal, man. I can’t explain it. As far as the people who love Bone Thugs-N-Harmony and Bizzy Bone, they’re in for a treat. They’re gonna roll with this record. It’s the fast flip style. The harmony is there, the guest appearances are there and the production is the best we’ve ever had. I’m just allowed to be an artist and be myself. I’m just me and you can call me glory.
Are you addressing the fallout with Bone and your personal issues at all on the album?
No, no. Actually, I’m not. I recorded a
