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Aftermath Music had some time recently to speak with G-Unit producer Red Spyda. We discussed his background, meeting with 50 Cent for the first time, as well as his views on the G-Unit releases and how the internet has enabled him to portray his music and more.

INTERVIEW: February 8, 2007

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Aftermathmusic.com:
Please introduce yourself to everybody and let them know what's going on with you!

Red Spyda:
Wussup everybody. This the 1 & onlyRed Spyda. 1 time for everybody that's down with the Red-Beam movement.

Aftermathmusic.com:
Why the name Red Spyda?

Red Spyda:
I needed a name that could stand out without me being visible in the spotlight, but relevant to the game. I feel Red Spyda has accomplished that.

Aftermathmusic.com:
Your first big project that you worked on was ... ?

Red Spyda:
The Whoo-Kid murda mixtape series, which was my access to hip-hop artist instead of submitting tracks. I could give artist concepts and play ideas for them in the flesh.

Aftermathmusic.com:
Let's go back in time a little bit, how did Red Spyda start making beats and what inspired you?

Red Spyda:
That's easy. I used 2 skip school (high school) and go to this music store called Sam-Ash and would see the latest gear coming out. I've always been around music through family and friends, but didn't think it would be a profession til someone slapped 1,500 cash in my hand for a tune I was making on a keyboard. I took the money gave him the keyboard and from then it was on.

Aftermathmusic.com:
When did you start to play instruments and which instruments are you playing?

Red Spyda:
I picked up on bass guitar since I was 7 by 15. I was on the organ, piano etc. I got in trouble alot, so I was stuck in the crib.

Aftermathmusic.com:
Do you think, its important for a producer to play instruments?

Red Spyda:
I think it's more important for a producer to know what he's doing as far as putting everything together as a whole a musician plays instruments a producer does alot more.

Aftermathmusic.com:
Let's talk about the production process on making beats. What's the first thing you do when you make a beat?

Red Spyda:
I do it in my head before I touch any equipment that way I have an idea of what sounds. I'm gonna need then I pick-up my bass guitar or if I have a beat in my head I lay it down on the MPC.

Aftermathmusic.com:
How do you make sure the drums fit the beat?

Red Spyda:
I force it to the drums are the beat everything else has to follow.

Aftermathmusic.com:
When you sample, what type of sample do you look for?

Red Spyda:
The problem I have with samples is I play, so I hear it differently opposed to someone who doesn't play I try to find hits or sounds left open and create something original out of the sound.

Aftermathmusic.com:
What equipment do you use?

Red Spyda:
Any MPC they're all the same to me. I'm not big on sound modules. I have alot of them but the sounds always sound techno or r&b know one has yet to create a hip-hop sound module with real dirty sounds.

Aftermathmusic.com:
Tell us some experiences you've had with artists in the studio or special moments.

Red Spyda:
That's a whole other interview I have to many of them.

Aftermathmusic.com:
The G-Unit production staff includes ...?

Red Spyda:
There is no main production staff that I know of personally. G-unit gives alot of new producers a chance (they are very generous).

Aftermathmusic.com:
Whats the difference between you and others production-wise?

Red Spyda:
I don't get comfortable with my work. I keep evolving where as others pat themselves on the back for something. They continue to due over and over again I'm not @ my full potential.

Aftermathmusic.com:
The G-Unit releases in 2007 are ...?

Red Spyda:
Young Buck /50 Cent as far as I gather.

Aftermathmusic.com:
Which albums are you working on right now and who have you been working with lately, what projects can we expect to hear you on?

Red Spyda:
A few up and coming Saigon, Uncle Murda, MOS, Freddie Gibbs and my new group Da-enTARAJ to name a few. I just left 50 Cent dropped off some brownies (tracks) and I'll be in LA to do some work Bishop Lamont.

Aftermathmusic.com:
Which albums would you have liked to be part of after not appearing on them?

Red Spyda:
Let's see: The Chronic, Me against the World, anything Ice-Cube, but I don't mind being a student either.

Aftermathmusic.com:
The fans wanted that you speak on "Detox", 'cause you were named as one of the producers working on this project. Can you speak on that?

Red Spyda:
That's crazy, 'cause I never banked on working on that project. It's great that my name gets brought up for things like that though.

Aftermathmusic.com:
Are you working on something with Dr. Dre?

Red Spyda:
I'm actually going to LA to holla @ the Aftermath team in March. I have a good relationship with most of the new artist on there. You can definitely expect a Red Spyda meets the D R E in 07.

Aftermathmusic.com:
Have you ever worked with European rappers or singers? I mean Marsha Ambrosius from Floetry is signed to thé Math and she's from England. Can we expect something?

Red Spyda:
I love working with European artist, 'cause they language is of glass. They are very down to earth, but don't get it twisted either they just a fiesty.

Aftermathmusic.com:
Is there an artist that specifically impressed you when you were working with him?

Red Spyda:
Quite a few artist. I would say Eminem, 'cause I didn't expect him to work the way he did with me - no ego he freestyled to every track I built for him on the spot. Snoop is my favorite, 'cause he did his vocals in his closet clothes hanging in all that.

Aftermathmusic.com:
What would you tell a new producer, that is coming up right now. What would you tell him ... like the most important thing to look out for.

Red Spyda:
Handle your business, but don't get caught up in the business.

Aftermathmusic.com:
What would you be if you werent a producer?

Red Spyda:
That's a tough question. I try not to think about it I'm from the land of the lost.

Aftermathmusic.com:
I appreciate you taking the time to talk to us, is there anything else you'd like to let everybody know?

Red Spyda:
No problem. Thanks for having me. All I got to say is shot out 2 DJ Whoo Kid my partner in crime. 50 & the whole G-unit crew, Aftermath I see ya'll. Look out for my new group (Da-enTARAJ). Red Beam Entertainment is in full effect 07. Poowww!!!

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Aftermathmusic.com

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