Partners-N-Crime interview
Description
Interview with Kango Slim and Mr Meana, who comprise Partners-N-Crime (rappers/producers) 0:03 Upbringing, musical influences 3:45 How they started out: gong shows, talent shows, how they first got their fanbase 8:05 How they began as a threesome with Prime, playing in marching bands, going to college, what instruments they play 10:40 Playing jazz fest for the first time in ‘90s, the success of their song “Pump the Party” 13:35 Signing to Big Boy Records, Sporty T with Ninja Crew, UNLV, Cash Money 15:45 About YelaBoy (RIP) from UNLV, “Drag Em to the River” UNLV/Mystikal beef 22:35 Next career step after Big Boy Records, going on tour with Mystikal on the “Shake Ya Ass” tour, signing with Juvenile’s company UTP/Rap-a-Lot 28:47 Going from regional success to national tours with Mystikal and others, how their sound has held up over time, their legacy 30:45 On what they choose to sample, their influences—soul, R&B 33:02 Bounce and rap—convergences/divergences 35:44 Pre and post Katrina—changes in the music, less originality today, Soulja Slim, importance of Cash Money using NO dialect 39:50 Their favorite Partners n Crime songs 40:50 Why they are considered legends in the city 42:15 Changes in production and technology over time, what equipment they’ve used 43:30 Their individual songwriting process **good clip** 45:46 Sampling vs. live instrumentals, describing Southern hip-hop **good clip** 48:50 End of tape