LG
anCor: What is your name, and where are you from?
LG: My ncame is LG and I am from the Bay. I grew up in the streets of West Oakland, CA
anCor: Where did the name LG come from?
LG: My name represents Lyrical Gravedigga; It stands 4 being able to bury my pain and suffering from the days of my struggles and resurrect a new life.
anCor: In your area is it hard being an indie artist?
LG: It’s a challenge being an independent artist because theirs so much competition in this game but my struggles , willingness to strive, consistency ,motivation and support helps me stay focused.
anCor: Would you rather be signed to a major record label?
LG: Growing up I always had dreams of being signed to a major label due to growing up in poverty and wanting to take care of my family it was always what I strived for but now after seeing how successful an inde company can be I would prefer a label deal.
anCor: Are there any hip-hop/rap artist that you grew up admiring? If yes, name a few.
LG: I meet 2Pac when I was 12 years old in my hometown West Oakland and every since then I was inspired. Growing up I Listening to music by Mc Hammer, 2Pac, Too Short, Scarface , Master P, Steady Mobbin ,CBO , Messy Marv,Marvaless ,E40 ,Mac Mall, King George.
anCor: When did you decide to create your own label?
LG: I decided to create my own label Down And Out Records back in 1996. My reason for the name Down And Out is because it represents my struggles as a youth, everyone who knows me can tell you that the welfare system raised me. I grew up on food stamps, standing in line waiting for Governent cheese and powdered milk.
anCor : What challenges do you face having your own record label?
LG: People always say “It takes money to make money” and not having enough money has always been a challenge for a lot of people.
Some people let things like challenges stop their visions and dreams, yes not having enough money to back my dreams is hard but hustlin and grindin hard is in my blood, I’d rather take 18 trackz put together an album cover, hit up Office depot or Big Lots and buy a 50 bundle of CDs for $10 Hit the streetz and sell every CD for 5buckz….. At the end of the day for a week straight 365days a year……nuthin became somethin. It’s called staying on ya grind!
anCor: How many artist do you currently have under your label?
LG: Right now I have T:Time and Yung Planez + myself LG ; We are all independent artist under the DAO umbrella. My team is building an empire from the ground up and the dynasty is standing strong!
anCor: Do you have an in house producer?
LG: For my camp I produce tracks also I network with producers like Mac Glo Beats and Prime Tracks for production. I’m always looking to network with producers.
anCor: What mainstream artist do you think is killing the game right
now, and why?
LG: When I turn on my TV or turn up my local radio station I see and here artist like artist like Snoop, Diddy , Lil Wayne, Rick Ross ,T.I , Drake and Jay Z Standing strong. I think the key has always been consistency along with good material that people can relate and to and not to mention a bangin beat.
anCor: Any upcoming events?
LG: My new single B-Boy droppin in a couple days and the video shoot for the single is under construction!
The single is coming soon to iTunes
I’m currently looking to get shows booked
anCor: Any mixtapes or albums in rotation?
LG: Right now myself and Dj T-T:me put together a free monthly mixtape thats helps Independent artist from all over the world get their music heard titled “WE GRIND HARD”Mixtapes. Each month we release a new volume of WE GRIND HARD on www.downandoutrecords.net. My “It Was All A Dream” mixtape hosted by Dj T-Time is heavy in rotation right now also and now available at www.downandoutrecords.net
anCor: Any words of wisdom?
LG: I’d like to encourage anyone going through an everyday struggle; No matter what challenges you face in life always stay focused and “NEVER GIVE UP ON YOUR DREAMS”
Shouts:
My Wife 4 holdin me down!
Shouts out to my kids -it’s all 4 U
Polo The Fur King Thank You Sir.
Dj T-T:me Thanks 4 all ya hard work and dedication.
Family and supporters Thank You.
Only God!
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