Lega-c's fans have patiently waited for the release of "Academic Probation" which is his sophomore release. If you've followed Lega-c from his first release, "The SmarTrip Chronicles Vol 1" you'll hear his growth. Lega-c teamed up with a few good producers and Dj Dublee to put this 12 track "story line" together. This is definitely worth your download and the space on your iPod.
D.D: De-U.c.e. Double is who I've become from grinding half of my life with De-U Records De-U creative entertainer Double.
Tae: Where are you from and how long have you been rapping, well, correction, how long have you been an artist?
D.D.: I'm from Fort Washington, Maryland or as I call it 40. Watt, Murdaland it's a town in PG county just south of DC. I've been rapping since I was small but I started getting more serious around 2000 when I got out of school.
Tae: What makes you stand out from the rest?
D.D.: I stand out from the rest because I produce, record, & mixdown most of my music myself so I create my own sound & nobody on planet Earth can be me. I rap my life plus I've sold 1,000's of CD's & been on the radio with no management, PR, agent, etc. I grind when others whine.
Tae: How would you describe your music style?
D.D.: My music style is undescribeable it's whatever I fell at that time when different elements of my music are created & the songs come together.
Tae: What do you think hip hop is missing?
D.D.: Hip-Hop is missing real people & quality music it's got the good rappers percieved as "underground" & the the old underground is the mainstream right now. Hip-Hop is missing the lesser of both evils & that's De-U Records & rappers from the DMV area in general.
Tae: Who are your top 5 artists?
D.D.: My top 5 all time artists are Pac, Big, JayZ, Scarface, UGK
Tae: What upcoming projects are you working on?
D.D.: I don't know what my next solo project is gonna be called but I just came out with my debut solo mixtape called De-U.c.e. Double "40. Wattage" on 2/2/10 so I'm still not done pushing that just yet. De-U Records as a whole are coming out with some new kids educational Hip-Hop products new CD's, DVD's, Concerts, etc. as well so stay tuned for those.
The DMV is producing a lot of lyrical artists and producers, Tae had the chance to interview Lega-c check out what he said:
Tae:
Who is Lega-c?
Lega-c:
Well first off I'm an asshole about my name. I prefer my name to be spelled Lega-c, lol. If anybody capitalizes the "c" they will be promptly shot down with enough force to shake an entire bus full of Mexican immigrants on their way to Home Depot. Anyway, on topic, Lega-c is Eric Smith. An 18 year old college student who found a knack with Hip-Hop and Computers. I'm a slight nerd and don't care who doesn't like it. I spend my time writing music and creating various Twitter bots. check out @Wholetime and @DMVBot, both created by me.
Tae:
Where are you from and how long have you been rapping, well, correction, how long have you been an artist?
Lega-c:
I'm glad you referred to me as an Artist. I refuse to be put in a box as a rapper, I paint picture with my flow as only a master at the Floetic arts can achieve. I am from the DMV, The Maryland portion to be exact and I have been an artist since I was 10 years old, but Have actually taken it seriously for the past 2 years.
Tae:
What makes you stand out from the rest?
Lega-c:
I stand out from the rest because I don't sound like anybody, and I don't try to mimic the rhyme pattern of anybody else. No shade to any other DMV rappers, but alot of them tend to sound like Wale or Lil Wayne and often that can be the decision between someone liking your music or stamping it as garbage. I have created my own style and can captivate any crowd, not trying to sound cocky, bu yeah, I'm like that!
Tae:
How would you describe your music style?
Lega-c:
My music style is Hip Hop to the fullest, infused with current events, personal feelings, inside jokes, recklessness, and overall Wordplay in general. There will be lines you don't catch until you think about it later!
Tae:
What do you think hip hop is missing?
Lega-c:
In one word. Me.
Tae:
Who are your top 5 artists?
Lega-c:
My Top 5 Artist are Wale, Andre 3000, Kanye West, Hassani Kwess and Nando.
Tae:
What upcoming projects are you working on?
Lega-c:
I just released "the SmarTrip Chronicles", it's a mixtape comprised of good music and no cut cards on anything. It is hosted by DJ Torkaveli and features; Magnum Dollar$, Daasair, Lola Maxwell and Ill Prophet
Tae:
How can people get in touch with you?
Lega-c:
Since I have completely abandoned Myspace, you can find me on Twitter all the time that is the easiest way to contact me about ANYTHING. Twitter.com/Lega_c
Tae:
Thank you for taking the time to talk with me, is there anything else you would like to add?
Lega-c: I appreciate the opportunity. I would like to add this: Doesn't Rhianna look like the Roadrunner? DUCES!
