I've posted some information on the blog exclusive joint "Crazy" by Aura already, but I figured it would make more sense if we heard it straight from her, because she was actually there. So here is the very talented Aura talking about the history of the track: I was signed to Atlantic at the time. Gee Roberson was my A&R and he manages Kanye. Kanye came to the studio and had forgotten his records, but I'm an avid Joni Mitchell fan and had some of her records there. It was like magic watching Kanye work. He crafted that beat like it was a priceless sculpture. When it started to come together Gee, who managed Static at that time too said "What do you think about Static co-writing with you?" Well, I was ecstatic, pun fully intended. Within an hour or so, Static came over. I was fully aware and familiar with his work with Playa, Aaliyah, Genuine and he had also written my girl Truth Hurts super sick single "Addicted", so I was excited. He came in...
Once Again my hats off to u slammmerrrrssss,great interview. Thank TSM ........4life
ReplyDeletegreat interview, its always good to hear the back story so you can fill in the blanks, & then the last minute comments about working with Playa should be music to any Playa fan or fans of true R&B in general ... hopefully we'll get to see that come to pass in some form or another
ReplyDeleteI did listen to this interview, but didn't leave a comment. I think this is one of the best interviews (can't beat the Rudy interview however). You had a lot of time with him and i think that some of the previous interviews are rushed, but we learnt a lot from this one, and it's great.
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Great interview, Slam. Listened to this while at work this afternoon. Work it out is one of my favorite Carl Tomas songs.
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Nice interview! I've always heard about Stevie J, and never knew that he was in Da Bassment back in the day and did as many songs as he did!
ReplyDeleteLoved this interview...my fav by far...as a fan it touched on a lot of history im fond of and will always keep in my heart...thanks guys!!
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