New Def's Interview w/ Legendary West Coast Emcee RAS KASS (Lists His fav producers, MC's , Song)

[KingsOfKings]

i need to become more aware on this westside gunn dude. second time i heard him mention

Buffalo cat that suppose to reside in ATL

drop a song with Skyzoo the other day :

 

[OnlyInCalifornia]

True he's my all time fave emcee but I couldn't agree more with the bolded

It's sad to say but it really did. Him getting dropped and his album delayed was due to drinking, getting locked up because of the DUI slowed it down, then the damn Game video he put out you know his ass was wasted because it was such a bad idea.

With that said, he will always be one of the illest lyricists from the westcoast.

 

[KingsOfKings]

With that said, he will always be one of the illest lyricists from the westcoast.

co-sign

 

[Capo Dei Capi]

It's sad to say but it really did. Him getting dropped and his album delayed was due to drinking, getting locked up because of the DUI slowed it down, then the damn Game video he put out you know his ass was wasted because it was such a bad idea.

With that said, he will always be one of the illest lyricists from the westcoast.

True you could tell he was drunk as hell in that video I remember the look of his eyes I went through a heavy drinking stage and was similar. I haven't watched the video since the day it dropped though
His label situation was more than due to just his drinking though and he didn't get dropped he actually sued them demanding to be let go.

Lawyers for the currently incarcerated Ras Kass, have filed a civil complaint against Priority Records in a Los Angeles County Superior Court.

The rapper, who has been signed to Priority since 1995, is demanding to be released from the label based on claims that Priority has breached specific acts of his recording contract and is citing emotional distress. He is seeking damages in excess of $5 million dollars.

Ras Kass has formally and informally sought release from the label based on his contract, that according to his lawyer allow him to do so. Priority have refused to release him.

To date, Priority have released two Ras Kass albums including 1996's Soul On Ice and 1998's Rasassination, both receiving high praises from hip-hop magazines and critics. Two more albums, Van Gogh and/or Goldyn Chyld, continue to sit on Priority's shelves.

Many of Ras' fellow artists and hip-hop industry heavyweights are behind Ras Kass and are supporting him.

"Ras Kass is THE SPITTER; I respect him as an artist, and he takes Hip-Hop and music seriously," Xzibit said of Ras Kass. "The West Coast is waiting to hear something that explosive."

Rap Coaliton founder, Wendy Day states she is thrilled Ras Kass refuses to be bullied by the music industry.

"I am happy to hear Ras Kass taking back control of his life and career by refusing to be bullied anymore by Priority Records," said Wendy Day. "I stand in solidarity with Ras Kass and support his efforts to regain his freedom from this Goliath!"

Ras Kass himself continues to fight his battle from behind bars. Priority Records' failed efforts to properly support and promote two of his released albums, with promises of much more, leaves Rass Kass no choice but to demand his release.

"I want what is fair; all I want is to create great music, have the proper team behind me, and be the artist that I am. I am prepared to do what it takes in order to be released from this ugly situation," Ras Kass said in a released statement.

http://www.hiphop-elements.com/article/read/4/6207/1/

 

[Mad Good Dro]

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