Uproxx’s Contemporary Pair is again with a brand new season, a brand new studio, and the identical distinctive perception into the world of hip-hop and sneakers supplied by hosts Simply Blaze and Katty Customs. This week, they current New Orleans legend Juvenile with a pair of customized Reeboks he costs at $70,000 whereas reminiscing on the dominance of Money Cash Information within the ’99 and the 2000 — together with how massive of successful “Again That Azz Up” has turn into on the marriage DJ circuit.
After revealing the kicks, Juvie particulars his experiences with Money Cash constructing New Orleans’ rap scene nearly from scratch, recollects the significance of Soulja Slim to each that scene and Juvie’s personal profession (he did write “Sluggish Movement,” in spite of everything), and divulges his favourite Money Cash information. Simply, Katty, and Juvenile additionally spotlight the artistic mayhem and affect of the label’s album cowl artwork, which was notoriously meticulously (and typically ridiculously) crafted by in-house designers Pen And Pixel.
Juvenile ranks his albums towards the tip of the dialogue, after sharing his ideas on the viral reputation of his NPR Music Tiny Desk Live performance. Lastly, he shares his recommendation to creatives, which you don’t need to miss, even in case you don’t suppose that features you.
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