Post by Adam B on Mar 29, 2010 6:43:58 GMT -5
Not everyone is familiar with the name TRUTHLiVE, or the label Interdependent Media, yet, but if they checked the liner notes of some of their favorite albums from the past few years they might be surprised how many times the two of them appear. As a label, Interdependent Media, which is owned by TRUTHLiVE, is home to acts such as Tanya Morgan, Eyezon, Shaya, Finale, and Canibus. As an emcee, TRUTHLiVE is readying the 4/20 release of his debut album, Patience, which was produced entirely by Jake One, and he just put out a free downloadable EP, The Unlearning, to get people ready for it.
TRUTHLiVE’s story isn’t all about beats and rhymes, though. A survivor of not one, but THREE heart surgeries, TRUTHLiVE’s experienced some of the harshest things life can throw at a person and he’s not only still standing, but he’s in the process of building something great. This week RapReviews caught up with the Bay Area emcee/mogul to find out more about his incredible life story, how a close relationship with his backpack helped him realize he needed to start a label, and the artist signing he made happen that had all the major labels talking. It’s time to get all the way live with TRUTHLiVE.
Read the full interview at: www.rapreviews.com/interview/truthlive2010.html