REASONS why Clyde Carson got next
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I’m Comfortable With Stardom Ever since I started emceeing I felt like it was going to become something bigger. I always felt like I was the best at what I was doing. I’m a star in the Bay and I know what comes with the territory.
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I Understand I Have To Grow I’m good in the streets, but I know that the only way I’m going to blow up is if I leave the Town. The Bay Area is its own world. If I wanted to I could stay here and be cool on an independent level and do a chitlin’ circuit, but I want more.
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I Have A Dedicated Fan Base The only thing the fans got in common with me is they feel I’m the one who can take it to that next level. It’s not something that I’m out there pushing. I’m just giving them my music.
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I Ain’t Scared To Take Risks I’ve been homeless in New York and slept in train stations, out there gettin’ it. I was out there on the East Coast tough in 2001 and 2002 when platinum acts were coming out there, hustlin’ and gaining game. Niggas respect a nigga’s hustle.
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I’m Not Scared To Grow I’m from Oakland, but I’ve lived all over the country and got game from hella different areas. I soaked up game from everywhere and spread my game nationally, so when I do come out, I got a universal sound.
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I’m A Real Hood Nigga Straight Outta Oakland I’m from the land of the hustlers and I’m bringing a new sound to Bay Area music, trying to expand nationally and gain respect from my hood niggas everywhere.
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I’m On A Major Label I’m one of the few Bay Area artists that’s signed to a major label – Capitol Records. I’m gaining major promotion with my new single, “Doing Dat,” produced by J.R. Rotem.
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I’m A Peacemaker I negotiated a joint venture between Moe Doe entertainment and The Game that unified Oakland And Compton, bringing together Northern and Southern California.
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I Own Moe Doe Entertainment We are home to many Bay Areas artists such as myself and Keak da Sneak and The Team. Together we’ve sold over 200,000 records independently.
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As told to N. Ali Early
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