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Area2 Concert
With Busta Rhymes
Recording Artist
Wednesday, June 19, 2002; 2:30 p.m. EDT
On July 28, Busta Rhymes, David Bowie and Moby will be among the artists kicking off the Area2 concert tour at the Nissan Pavilion at Stoneridge. The eclectic mix of performers, chosen by concert organizer Moby, is a follow-up to last year's successful Area:One concert tour.
Hip-hop recording artist Busta Rhymes was online Wednesday, June 19 at 2:30 p.m. EDT, to talk about his music and the Area2 concert.
The transcript follows.
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washingtonpost.com:
Sorry for the delay, we should be underway shortly.
washingtonpost.com:
Again, sorry for the delay. Busta is running a bit late.
washingtonpost.com:
Hang in there, Busta should be with us momentarily.
washingtonpost.com:
Thank you for joining us today. You'll be in Washington on July 28 to kick off the Area2 concert tour, which also features Moby and David Bowie among others. How did you get involved with this project?
Busta Rhymes: I was asked to be on the tour.
Washington, D.C.:
I think that you are well respected actor, rapper, and business man and really appreciate and enjoyed your collaboration with Janet Jackson. Is there more in the future with Janet or others?
Busta Rhymes: I mean, I just work with artists based on whether or not the ir ideas accomodate me. So, I'm sure I'll be working with other artists.
Washington, D.C.:
Busta, how are you able to stay focused and grounded in a profession that is so public and demanding? How do you keep it all together?
Busta Rhymes: Just knowing what you want and pursuing it.
Silver Spring, Md.:
Does your clothing line, Bushi, have an catolog -- either online or hardcopy?
Busta Rhymes: www.bushidesigns.com. All the information you need is there.
Arlington, Va.:
Two questions:
How much of what you record is freestyle?
Which artist would you most want to collaborate with? Doesn't have to be a hip-hop artist.
Thanks.
Busta Rhymes: When I do my albums most of the time, they are always written.
The most I want to work with -- I don't really know right now.
Alexandria, Va.:
Do you feel that you are accurately portrayed in the media? And does that portrayal affect the amount of media your children are exposed to or how you choose to present yourself in the public eye?
Busta Rhymes: I think that the way I'm portrayed is cool. It's not exactly how I'd want it to be, but I don't think you ever get that portrayal that you want 100 percent because its not you directly portraying yourself the way you want. it's always comign from the controlling powers of the media. So, it's never 100 percent accurate, but it's not too bad either.
Takoma Park, Washington, D.C.:
What is you favorite new CD? What is one CD I should just not even waste my money on?
Busta Rhymes: My favorite new CD the Genisis album -- my solo album in stores right now. I'm also a big fan of the Eminem album.
As far as what you should not get, I don't know, because I won't get it myself. SO what I don't like, I don't purchase. I research before I buy. So I won't be upset about my decisions.
Alexandria, Va.:
What legacy to you intend to pass on to your children? Do you wish for them to follow in your footsteps or do you have the "doctor or lawyer" American dream for your children?
Busta Rhymes: I wants my kids to do something as far as business is confirmed. I would like something I was able to create feed the generations to come of my bloodline. That's the one thing we in the urban community and black families don't have enough of -- legacies and families that live on for generations. I want to be the first to establish that in my family.
Baltimore, Md.:
About how long will each performer be onstage at Area:two? I'm dying to see you and Bowie, but I don't wanna spend all day outside if y'all only get to play three songs each, as is so often the case at these multi-performer festivals.
Busta Rhymes: (laughs) I do understand you want your money's worth and you'll definitely get a worthwhile performance from me. David Bowie and Moby also have substantial amounts of material, long careers. They have more than enough to give them enough as well. So I'm sure it'll be a great, lengthly performance and the tour will be incredible and will supercede every level of expectation.
Washington, D.C.:
Why is it so hard for D.C. talent to get noticed and what do people in New York think about D.C.'s Go-Go music?
Busta Rhymes: I don't know what people think about go-go because in New York we don't really play that. But from what I do know, it makes you want to party, so I haven't seen too many people have a problem with it. I would assume D.C. doesn't have as much access to networking on a business level, because there aren't that many record companies and entertainment on a grand scale -- so not enough access for D.C. talent, unless, you don't mind traveling so the D.C. creative influences can be exposed in a professional way.
But New York ain't too far, so you can get in your car and represent your D.C. music.
washingtonpost.com:
Busta had to leave us. But thank you for joining us today.
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