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 David Banner
Recording Artist/Producer
Crooked Lettaz
Jackson MS
What are bringing to the rap game with your release?
I work hard. Rap is the only game in the world, when you go to the pros, that the people stop working as hard as they did beforehand. If you look at it, rappers work as hard as they possibly can then get to the major leagues and stop working hard and get caught up in the game. In football, when you go from high school to college, it’s harder. Then you go to college to the NFL, it’s harder. The same with basketball, that’s how I look at the rap game. I’m pushing my ass to work hard to be good to my fans and make sure that every record is better than the last one. I’m bringing soul back to the game.
How has running your own company prepared you for what you are going through today?
It just shows that nobody really cares. No one has your best interest at hand. You have to know your own business. You have to know about your publishing. You have to know about your licenses, different things like that. You have to know where your money is going to and where it’s being spent. You have to know about law, you have to know about business and the whole nine. Everyone loves a dumb, talented artist.
By your own standards, what would you consider to be successful for your project?
Pushing units, it’s about money! I have a movement, but if a lot of people don’t have my record, then my movement doesn’t matter. It’s numerically connected with the amount of records that I sell. That’s what it is about, we in the business.
Is hip hop music and the whole climate better, worse, or the same as ten years ago?
It’s better and it’s worse. They are slowly trying to turn rap into the WWE. It ain’t a game, it’s a lifestyle, it’s a culture. People are taking it and using it as a marketing tool and doing things to just solely sell records. It’s like a double-edged sword.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
I probably won’t be here.
For more info on David Banner, visit crookedlettaz.com
Message David Banner and tell him what you think | Big Ced | | | The 2-Way | |
posted by: Big Karl
@ 04/21/2003 09:45 AM
EST | congrat on your success so far, you are one of the hardest working cat in the game .
need check out this group and do a calbo
with there name is Flomob, there outta of Austin TX.CHECK THEM OUT FLOMOB.IUMA.COM |
posted by: Nathan
@ 04/21/2003 02:48 PM
EST | hey much respect banner!
they stay bumping that troy and banner down here in the aug(augusta,ga...the masters, tiger woods, the whole hubub about letting the girls play golf..).when does the album drop, or did it drop? |
posted by: bob
@ 04/21/2003 03:53 PM
EST | | Yo I say let em play..They better lookin then them old guys...yaknow what I'm sayin......and dave banners album drops on May 20th... |
posted by: MattSonzala
@ 04/22/2003 11:32 AM
EST | | This is your year BANNER! Keep coming with that hot shit and come see us down in Houston sometime soon! Whass the deal homeboy?!?!?!? PEACE! matt |
posted by: Big Ced
@ 04/23/2003 04:29 PM
EST | | Wow, A Matt Sonzala sighting!! |
posted by: Tenitrus
@ 04/23/2003 08:49 PM
EST | | Congratulations on your success!! I have 4 words for you: Southern University Student Government!! :) You group was hott Fall 96 at the homecoming concert and you are hott now!! Im glad that you are doing your thing. May God continue to bless you and much much continued success. Universal has your back!! |
posted by: Butta n Hotlanta
@ 04/24/2003 09:26 AM
EST | | I can't say it enough, that's why I'm hitting every message board with your name on it! Thanks for putting us (601/662) on da map. I love the state I was spawned and we love you in Atlanta |
posted by: Wally Sparks
@ 04/24/2003 03:29 PM
EST | | Banner is the truth. He has got to be the most humble, sincere, and approachable artists that I've ever dealt with. I'll ride for that nigga anytime, any place. TECH.NITIONS UNSTOPPABLE!!!!!!! |
posted by: Ralph Gigolo
@ 04/24/2003 10:32 PM
EST | | As a person who study's the music business rise and falls daily, I must say you made the most important move for yourself and for Mississippi. We needed this embrace and love for our music. Thank you for busting down the industry doors for us. DOWN SOUTH 4 LIFE! |
posted by: leee
@ 04/25/2003 02:54 PM
EST | thanx 4 reppin MS when others turn their backs in shame! I'm feeling the latest track like a pimp, i'm coppin your album not bootlegging it.
Leee
J-State |
posted by: DREDIESEL
@ 04/25/2003 05:02 PM
EST | It's rare that you find a young man with a vision and the ability to make it happen. We got your back Banner. I keep reppin for you in NJ, MD, NC, and NY - You know how we do. Holla at your Boy
DreDiesel |
posted by: mr. lee
@ 04/26/2003 12:23 PM
EST | | David you should do a song with this group from gary indiana "THE GRIND FAMILY" that be crunk |
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