In part one of DJ Skee’s interview with Mac Miller, the Pittsburgh up-and-comer talked about the upcoming remix of his song “Of the Soul” with Raekwon and De La Soul’s Posdnous. Now, SkeeTV comes through with the second part of their discussion and surprises Mac with a guest appearance from De La emcee Maseo.
Mac first explained how he fell in love with De La Soul and the Native Tongues movement despite not having grown up with their music. He noted that it was the Internet that gave him the chance to discover the golden era of Hip Hop, and that ultimately, he connected with De La because of their unique style.
“This is why the Internet is the greatest thing in the world,” he explained. “I was able to go back and research shit, and the reason that I think that I gravitated towards the Native Tongues movement is because – now I feel weird that [Maseo’s] in the building – that shit was so creative, man. Y’all were just some straight hippies, bro. Y’all were weird as hell and I loved it…just that whole movement. Y’all and [A Tribe Called Quest]…it’s just like, thank God that happened…when we had the festival together and Pos[dnous] shouted me out on the shit, that’s the shit that no one can take away from me man. Like, fuckin’ De La Soul’s on stage and Pos said something like, ‘Motherfuckers get played like they a toy/But I’m rapping on stage with Mac Miller and Big Boi’…I was like, ‘That was me, everybody.'”
Then Mac turned the tables on Maseo to ask him what inspired the members of De La Soul to present on such a different take on Hip Hop. Maseo said that the trio’s musical individuality is not only a product of their Long Island upbringing, but also their forefathers Run-DMC and the Ultramagnetic MCs.
“It’s the inspiration [of] just wanting to be ourselves, being inspired by just truly being us. [We] definitely came from Run-DMC and Ultramagnetic [MCs],” Maseo explained. “I think growing up in Long Island had a different effect and growing up around the concrete and growing up around the buildings, it just had a way more different effect. Everybody was cool, there was no separation, segregation, none of that.”
The full interview can be seen below.
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mac miller is WAAAACKKK. even chris brown is better than this cringeworthy wannabee. real hiphop heads need to die a thousand deaths for cosign bullshit like this.
Co fucking sign. But like DMX said Its all political. Dudes see herbs like Wack Miller as a meal ticket.
whoever hates on mac miller just listen to face the facts,produced by dj premier…or 82-92 with termanlogy an statik selectah…mac miller flows like big l an kool g rap when he wants to,for a 19 year old to be doin that an sellin 150,000 independently,idk why u people hate so much
rundmc….ultramag…de la soul…………macmiller??
whats wrong w this picture?
delasoul is dead top 5 album all time
whoever hates on mac miller just listen to face the facts,produced by dj premier…or 82-92 with termanology an statik selectah…mac miller flows like big l an kool g rap when he wants to,for a 19 year old to be doin that an sellin 150,000 independently,idk why u people hate so much
agreed. and he’s closer to 300K indie. Plus, he donates money to Make-A-Wish all the time and more.. He’s dope. Remember, some people will hate just to hate. Follow @TalentDisplay 1
Maybe…but the other 98% of the time he flows like a semi-retarded homosexual lullaby whisperer
lol lay off the dick pipe you faggot
Mac Miller skills is below average and i’m being generous. Seriously if this kid is the future of hip hop shit is going to sound a lot worse than what it is already is.
Translation: “This is why the internet is so awesome you don’t have to pay dues digging in the crates. Just search top ten rap albums and your set!” Why would you be surprised a 20 year old likes De La. find a 20 year old who is inspired by Organized Konfusion, or The Click, or Special Ed, or Main Source, or 415, and who knows the music by discovering it on their own. Then come talk to me.
Agreed. Especially Main Source. Theres alot new cats that are good at getting one over people when It comes to Hip Hop knowledge. So why dudes are putting mac miller on a pedestal for liking or getting beats from Preemo is beyond me. Most kids/fake dj’s (nemesis) that ride his nuts are dumb/ignorant fucks that know nothing about skill and/or rhyming in a coherent manner.
So you’re jealous that young cats know as much as old timers? First, people like you complain “kids don’t know nuthin about real music nowdays”, and now you complain “these kids shouldn’t be familiar with what we grew up on” GTFOH.
oh i love rakim.
really?
what joints?
uh paid in full. and uh.. uh.. uh..paid in full..
faggot kids faking the funk for props and maseo is getting off on it. sellout trash. how many more niggas are gonna trash their rep riding this bozos dick? shits embarassing.
i like how kids will give bum rappers a pass if theyre better than gucci mane like thats an accomplishment. all new rappers suck. honestly.
Wow another old-head hater, imagi-fucking-that. I know Rakims entire discography almost by heart, lyric for lyric, and I am 21. I bet I have a far more thorough knowledge base of hip hop culture dating back to Kool Herc than you’re fuckin elitist ass does. Why’d you click on the fuckin link moron?? LEAVE! Nobody wants to hear you say the same shit that every other washed up 40 year old that’s still surfing the internet in moms basement does. Go drink a 40 and be bitter somewhere else asshole
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