Raw Dizzy interview
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Interview with Raw Dizzy (rapper) 0:05 On his name, upbringing in 9th Ward, musicians in family (uncles were DJs), started rapping with his uncles’ equipment 3:11 His songwriting process 4:50 First memorable performance was at a block party in 9th Ward 6:05 Popular clubs/musicians when he was starting—UNLV, strength of local scene, Mystikal **good clip**, his 1st group: Tragedy (w Nut da Kidd), working with Lil Wayne in Squad Up 8:25 Joining with DJ Raj Smoove to form P.C.O. Entertainment 9:45 Industry vs underground pre/post Katrina 13:35 Why he has stayed in NO 16:45 Describing NO rap sound vs NYC and ATL **good clip**, on careers in rap today 22:40 Cash Money, his favorite songs of his, “Work Ya Elbows,” Curren$y, Mack Maine, Wayne, on making quality street albums 28:10 Performing at the House of Blues as a headliner **good clip** with Mack Maine and Curren$y 29:15 Advice to young musicians 30:58 On difficulties of music career 34:00 On his rap group Tragedy with Nut da Kidd (Kidd Kidd), working with Lil Wayne on Carter I 38:40 Did being from the 9th Ward influence your music? Music, drugs and violence in NO **great clip** 43:30 How violence affects music in NO **great clip** 45:30 On his album Gift and a Curse, analogy to his music career, on more difficulties 50:17 Interview ends