When his extremely-hyped follow-up to Doggystyle was being prepped, The Doggfather looked to shine a spotlight on an apprentice, just as Doc Dre had done for him. That MC ended up being Big Tray Dee and “Wake Up” was his top-dollar rookie card. Read the rest of this entry »

Over @ RapTalk.net, they’ve got a real nice Big Tray Deee interview.

With over thirty fan-submitted questions, the O.G. covers just about everything you can think of including his relationship with Snoop, Crooked I as the most talented MC and his 2013 release date. Also, he pretty much confirms that Tha Eastsidaz, who two albums both went platinum and gold, will never be making music together again.

Shame too, ’cause I haven’t heard some good Crip-Hop in awhile.

5. What’s the story with you and Snoop Dogg right now?

There really isn’t a story. We had a great history making g’d up hits together, and I grew very close to him and his family. I erroneously assumed that the feeling was mutual, but discovered when I’d gotten new management (no fault of my first manager) that my and Goldie Loc’s recording contract only gave us 1% of our royalties due. The standard royalty rate then was 12 to 16%. That knowledge caused us to fall out, animosity and gunplay ensued, and that was the conclusion of our relationship all the way around.

6. What’s your current relationship like with Goldie Loc?

Nonexistent. Totally nonexistent.

7. Would you consider ever reforming Tha Eastsidaz? Read the rest of this entry »