In an interview with Tim “Styles” Sanchez from
WeTheWest.com Mars from
1500 or Nothin talked about his solo projects, 1500 or Nothin, future plans and working with Lupe, The Game, T.I. and others. Here's a little excerpt:
Styles: You guys have worked with Just Blaze and had big songs on Jay-Z's album and The Game's album with him. Tell us about those experiences. Mars: Just Blaze was in Los Angeles and initially what had happened was we were working on The Game's album. I don't know if Just Blaze knew if the Show Me What You Got beat was going to be for Jay-Z's album – I think we were just creating.
We were working on Detox on Game's album. He had the drum beat and the sample and we added all of the instruments in. We lost our minds and went crazy on that song. Just Blaze is like our big brother. He's been our link to some of the greatest artists.
Styles: I also saw video clips of you guys playing backup for Lupe Fiasco.Mars: We were on tour with Lupe for like 2 years off and on. We traveled all over the states and then went overseas. I had the time of my life. I didn't realize how high I was jumping on stage until I saw the youtube clips that you are referring to. The fans always see you perform but you never really see yourself.
Styles: How did you initially hook up with Lupe? Mars: He was working on his album and was looking for tracks. His manager at the time was up on us and he hooked us all up together. He told Lupe that we were a band as well as music producers. Lupe took us out and gave us a chance and we all grew together.
Styles: Back to 1500. What have you guys been working on as of late?
Mars: We've been working with The Game on his new R.E.D. album. Of course we did some stuff with Lupe Fiasco for his new album.
We also did several joints for Bone Thugs N Harmony as well as their single. I just finished my own mixtape
Mars Attacks which is out now. The group has been working on the 1500 Or Nothin' album as well...
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