Q & A with the Outlawz By Donnie Seals, Jr. Managing Editor Photo by Donnie Seals, Jr. Q: Where did you get the name for the new album, "Ride With Us To Collide With Us"? A: (E.d.I) That’s basically our battle cry. Q: With Hip-Hop music constantly changing, especially with the new wave of Southern artists, how do the Outlawz and this new album plan on changing? A: (Kastro:) We’re not trying to focus on what’s going on in the industry. We’re just trying to do what we know how to do. Q: What’s different about this Outlawz album compared to the last album "Still I Rise"? A: (E.d.I) The last album we were trying to get in where we fit in because Pac is such a dominating rapper. "Ride With Us To Collide With Us" is all Outlawz. 100%. Q: What can you tell me about Kadafi? A: (Kastro:) Kadafi was our brother. We grew up together. He was the best rapper in the Outlawz. Unfortunately he’s not here no more. But no matter where we go, he still lives within us. Q: How did the late Tupac Shakur influence your music? A: (E.d.I) He inspired us to make good music, and to be better people. Q: What was it like working with Tupac in the studio? A: (Kastro:) It was good to see somebody write so fast and keep it movin’. If it wasn’t for him, we’d be in the studio partying. But Tupac made sure we took care of business. He stressed that the studio is always business first. Q: What is your response to people who look at that last Tupac and Outlawz album and say that this is just another attempt to take advantage of Tupac’s death? A: (Kastro:) We don’t care about that. It means nothing to us. Back to top   |   Home Webmaster: Sal J. Barry   Copyright © 2000, Columbia Chronicle Columbia Chronicle articles, photos, and graphics are the property of the Columbia Chronicle and may not be reproduced or published without written permission from the staff, editors, or faculty advisor. The Columbia Chronicle is a student produced publication of Columbia College Chicago and does not necessarily represent, in whole or in part, the views of Columbia College administrators, faculty or students.

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