![]() But, it’s cool for us because that is how we came in the game. It is just a weird time to come into the game. When we came in the game there was no eyes on Memphis or even the south. : Why do you say you came in at a weird time?MJG: Well because we’re from Memphis, Tennessee. I got 8 Ball, Gucci Mane, and Slim from : What is your opinion about the status of Hip-Hop right now?MJG: For me it’s like a 360. A lot of cat’s egos are too big to appreciate someone : What producers did you work with on this project? As well as features?MJG: Me and my team, Space Age Pimpin. Sometimes you got to come down off yourself to appreciate someone else. ![]() A lot of them just haven’t been through those experiences : Do you feel that you get the respect due as a veteran in the game?MJG: I feel like the ones that respect us give us pub. The regular guy, the underdog can appreciate and identify with us.: Do you think that some of the newer rappers to the game aren’t bringing that humbleness and reality?MJG: I think a lot of them are, but I think that it takes certain experiences and stuff to humble you. We make it seem like anybody can make it. MJG: I can’t put that in : Say what you feel.MJG: I think we bring reality, humbleness. : As far as Hip-Hop today, what would you say you bring to the table? This is in comparison to some of the newer cats. Keep pushing for it when other cats probably aren’t going to keep pushing for it. We are trying to stay in tune with what’s going on. What do you think it is that allowed you to stay prevalent in Hip-Hop for so long?MJG: Working hard and keeping it genuine. So, it’s like anything that we do as far as a project is to : You have been doing music for years. ![]() I think at this point in our career, we don’t need to be with a label for a long time because it don’t really make sense. : Was there a reason why you left Bad Boy? MJG: Well, MJG and 8 Ball are always trying to do something different. : Are you with 404 Music? Are you no longer on Bad Boy?MJG: It’s 404 and it’s MJG Music. ![]() I just felt like it was good timing to come back with another solo. I still have the 8 Ball and MJG style but some of it is : Why are you doing this solo project?MJG: I’m always focusing on the 8 Ball and MJG projects but at the same time, I’m like a studio rat. As far as it being a solo project, did you approach this differently?MJG: I approached it like the MJG and 8Ball stuff, but only some of the stuff…I have a couple of radio friendly joints, a couple of crunk joints but a lot of it I go to the : What do you consider to the left?MJG: A couple of songs that you wouldn’t expect. Fifteen years since his debut on Comin’ Out Hard, Marlon Jermaine Goodwin is still keeping it pimpin’.: You’re new album is called This Might Be The Day. No longer signed to Bad Boy Records, the rap veteran also has plans to take his writing to another level by penning R&B songs along with Jazze Pha. Now, MJG is releasing a third solo album, This Might Be The Day, on July 1 on MJG Music/404 Music. There is the chronicling of their “Space Age Pimpin’” lifestyles, their badge of putting Memphis, TN Hip-Hop on the map or their steadyfast resolve at only delivering their brand of raw Hip-Hop music despite watered down rap selling more. When you hear legendary Hip-Hop artists 8 Ball & you should immediately think of a few things.
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