From NorthMississippi’s Scandalous
Records, comes the labels 5th release, and second
solo joint - “Set To Strike,” by Venomous Smoke.
We sat down and chopped it up with Smoke
to see what he and Scandalous have in store for us.
What up Smoke ?
What’s goin’ on man?
We haven’t heard much from u since S.S.P.’s last album
and Kwan’s solo effort. What’s been happenin' with
ya ?
Awh man, I got an album about to drop in Spring 2005. It’s
called Set To Strike.
Who u got featured on there ?
David Banner, Gangsta Boo, Koopsta Knicca,
my guy - Licky,The Go Gettas, and many more
man.
What can we expect from your album ?
I plan to accomplish what no artist has,
in Mississippi. I got something for the old school and the new
school. The old heads and young fools. U know ? I got something
to
speed u up and slow u down. Something u can kick back to and get
buck to. U gone get everything that’s required.
U grew up in North Mississippi....Right
?
Actually, I was born here (Ripley, Mississippi), then I moved
up to Chicago. I moved back here in ‘94, and finished my
teenage and high school years here.
What are some of the projects that you’ve
done with Scandalous Records ?
I started opening up shows for S.S.P (Still
Scandalous Posse) back in ‘99. From there, I went on to
sign with Scandalous in 2000. I was featured on their Country
and Hard Headed album. It also featured artist like : Gangsta
Blac, Lil Juice, Kwan, and DJ Xmas. I was
featured on Kwan’s - The Circle Ends Where It Begins. It
featured names like : David Banner, Skinny Pimp, and S.S.P.
Which artists have had an influence on
u ?
Awh, man!! L.L., Twista, and Banner. R&B wise.... I’d
have to say - Stevie Wonder. U know... Just the basics.
How has your style changed from when u first got into the game
?
Back then, it was more gangsta. Like Three
6. Now I’m more into the crunkness. U know, like Lil Jon,
to the laid-backness of Terror Squad.
Who’s handling your Production on
the new project ?
DJ Xmas, of course!!
I’ve noticed that there’s
some new names with Scandalous, and some old ones gone. What
made u stay ?
Man, Xmas put me on. Xmas took me from
recording on tape decks and Wal-Mart microphones, to putting me
in the studio. He put me in the studio with some quality
things. U can’t ask for more. The cat promised me one thing
when I came in..... That he was gone get me out there. That’s
what he’s doin’. That’s what he did. He held
his end, so I’m stickin’ to mine. I’m Scandalous
for life.
www.scandalousrecords.com
(662) 837-2823
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