0:03 Upbringing in Uptown, 12th Ward, musicians in his family, his father was a sports announcer 1:10 Records in his house growing up 1:52 On playing drums, becoming a musician, performing in talent shows, his first group 4:35 Connecting with the Ninja Crew, Sporty T, talent shows, signing with his first label, Ninja Crew “We Destroy” **good clip** 7:05 On lack of early record labels in New Orleans, lack of resources in New Orleans, on New Orleans artists not working with each other 8:40 Musical influences 9:54 “Never 4Get Where You Came From,” ward roll calls, “Buck Jump Time” 12:32 On the distinctiveness of his voice 13:12 The first time he met Mannie Fresh, New York Incorporated 14:30 On the cover photos for his early records 15:25 Where they performed, gaining a regional fan base 18:55 Recording the Throw Down album in California, the story behind “Freddie’s Back”, on royalties being stolen 24:25 Drumming influences 24:58 Brass bands and rap 25:39 Buck jumping, “Buck Jump Time,” audience reception 30:15 On popularity of bounce in New Orleans, “Drag Rap,” importance of originality 32:14 Violence in New Orleans, drugs 33:52 Proudest moments in his career, being a brand 34:45 Mac, Bustdown, Tim Smooth, on recording advertisements 38:44 Tim Smooth, career advice 44:53 Theft of New Orleans sound and content, violence in New Orleans 45:45 His father seeing his success 46:21 Pre/post-Katrina music scene 48:15 Favorite artists to work with, Mia X 59:35 end of tape