Ace B interview
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Interview with Ace B, rapper 0:05 Name, upbringing in the Calliope, block parties, DJ Jubilee 1:20 Musicians in his family, how he became a musician 2:10 On the first songs he wrote 2:38 Influence of No Limit on the Calliope projects, Master P, C-Murder’s documentaries 4:25 Contribution of the housing projects to New Orleans music 5:25 Moving to the 9th ward as a child 6:20 His first performances, aesthetics and style 8:37 On his racial background, creole and Cuban heritage 9:05 Interview continues, on his first successes in music, Don B’s production 11:43 New Orleans Most Wanted rap crew, The Show 13:15 On being in Texas for Katrina, returning after the storm 14:43 On his role in Tremé, representing rap in Tremé (HBO) 20:10 His favorite performances 20:37 His favorite New Orleans artist: Soulja Slim 21:05 Speaks on being a barber, tattoo artist 25:02 His thoughts on Tremé and authenticity, violence in New Orleans 27:35 Effect of violence on the music 28:50 Music scene pre/post-Katrina, changes in the city, his goals 31:25 Fav producers, stylistic differences within New Orleans **good clip** 34:43 End of tape