In this day of female rappers with little or no talent that overcompensate by putting themselves out there as sex-objects or just stuck up as hell. Reddbone of the Detroit hip hop collective Raw Collection is NOT one of those. This sista is one of the rare few that commands her due respect on the mic as far as skills AND demeanor. The queen on the throne Ms. Reddbone was cool enough to lace the 31third with an interview.
Q: First question, How did Raw C come about?
A:well actually we grew up together in the same Hood, and i been knowin the rest of the crew since they were young, and we knew eveybody was doin their thing Rap wise, and my Brother Swifty McVay from D12 wanted us to form a alliance like a Crew, but as Solo M.C's as well as to why we called ourself Raw Collection. A Raw Collection of Sweet M.C's fused together.
Q: How long have you been rapping?
A:Well for a while, just know i been rhyming long enough to be considered a seasoned Vet!! lol
Q: who were some of your earlier influences in music in general?
A:Well it was really a few people who did it for me. M.C Lyte was one and Queen Latifa, but Rakim, of course and KRS one, Ice Cube, Etc. its really too many to name.
Q: In this day and age where everybody and their momma wants to be a rapper, I know you and your crew probably get bombarded with a lot of wack rappers or cats in general wanting to get “put on”. How do you handle them?
A:Im a firm believer that you have to be real upfront wit Cats an tell them the real! if they need work, then tell them, or if they not on your level of rhymin, tell them that too. see imma keep it real wit folks cuz alot of their homeboys, and girls just tell them what they want to hear. you can never upgrade if you cant take criticism, cause you making music for everybody not just yo hood or homeboys you Dig!!!
Q: As you know, hip hop has taken a lot of shit for being degrading to women. As a female MC, what is your opinion on this?
A:I dont concern myself with what ever a Rapper says about women because they not talkin bout me! that shoe dont fit me, so i dont put it on. the only time a woman should be offended is if they are talking about her directly. hell they say negative stuff about Women just in everyday life, as Women do Men, but thats just the way of the World. Honestly i LOVE my Haters!when they stop talking and name callin is when i get concerned, cause that mean im not on their mind anymore. and i need to always be on their mind. they really do make the world go round!!! LOL
Q: You have been in several movies: “Brewster Projects” “17000 Block” and “The People Vs.” Other than the obvious, are there any differences between shooting a movie as opposed to music?
A:i think so a lil because sayin your Passion is a little different then actin your Passion. its kinda one in the same, but not really.
Q: Do you have any upcoming solo projects coming up in the near future?
A:i haven't been thinking to hard on that, i really want to venture off more into acting and hosting, i really want my own call in talk show on Satelite Radio, but i haven't put my blue print together yet.
Q: Are there any artists that you are feeling that you would like to collab with?
A:i want to do some music with Boss, Ms Nia, Ms Murda, Bossallini and a few more but other than that im cool. more of my city people than people thats already on.
Q: Thanks for the interview, it’s been an honor to chop it up with you. Is there anything you would like to say in closing?
A:Detroit, lets stop looking for Outside validation to get on, and Fuse together so They can have our permission!!!LOVE THOSE WHO HATE YOU, AND PRAY FOR THOSE WHO DESPITE YOU!!!
you can check out reddbone on myspace
http://www.myspace.com/reddbonethegreat
http://www.myspace.com/therawcollection
