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While he is quite possibly one of the most controversial rappers of all time, he is a man that loves to connect with his audience. While he is using his computer he broadcasts on Blog TV which alerts all of his Internet soldiers that they can log on and see him in his element. This is a very gutsy thing, to allow the world to see how you act in your personal life. This is what makes him real however, the fact that he presents himself as just a regular person and not some super gangster rapper. You can even feel the evolution of the man himself through listening to his music, the Joe Budden you hear now is very different to the one you heard back in 2003.

The Koalition had a chance to speak with Joe Budden himself, and ask him some questions, so read on as we ask the man himself the questions that other outlets have never asked him before.

So Budden can you tell us the progress of The Great Escape thus far? Is there a date yet?

It’s coming out amazing thus far, I really do feel like it’ll bee the best Joe Budden album to date, at least that’s what I’m striving for. The label is pushing for a Febuary release, so hopefully we’ll make it.

With good beats being hard to come by, how have you been able to keep up with good production on your albums? And what can we expect from the great escape?

I try to find diamonds in the rough, I also try to work intensely with a select group of producers to establish a certain sound and I think that’s been working pretty well for me.

Royce Da 5’9’s album is right around the corner, do you feel like you and your Slaughterhouse crew inspire each other to do better album wise?

I think we inspire, as well as push each other to do better, not only concerning music, but also concerning life.

How did you feel about the recent MTV Top Mc’s List?

I don’t feel any way about it, I take it for what it is… Not many people are able to apparently, which is why they keep making these lists (laughs).

How was it hanging with Eminem out there in Detroit for the Forever video?

It was an honor, I hold him in a high regard so… It was definitely a special moment in my eyes.

At The Koalition we are the Hip Hop and Gaming authority. So I have to ask, what is your favorite Video Game?

I don’t really play games too much anymore, I use to be really big on Resident Evil… Now, I only play whatever my son feels like playing (laughs).

You have used Street Fighter and NBA Live reference’s in your rhymes before, have any other video games inspired your songs?

Hmmm… Not that I can remember, but I was really big on those games.

If there was a Joe Budden video game what would it be like, who would be the enemy?

Whoever the enemy would be, he’d be extremely difficult to beat… It would make people keep wanting to play it.

Getting back to hip hop, how do you feel about the state of hip hop right now?

I don’t pay enough attention to accurately be able to answer that question… I’m only concerned with Joe Budden & Slaughterhouse, everything else is none of my business.

The ‘This Is 50′ fest showed that MC’s can you unite as one for the good of the fans, how was that whole experience for you, especially speaking with Lloyd Banks?

I really enjoyed my conversation with Banks, I respect his work and speaking to him it let me get a better picture of the person and not just the artist… As far as uniting, I’m always for artists doing that.

Although many consider you one of the greatest lyricists out right now, you don’t have many awards. Many fans know not to take these award shows serious by now, but is it still a goal to try and get one?

Goal ??? No… Would it be nice ? Sure it would be… I’m at a point in my career where I don’t need those things to confirm the quality of my work… I’m on some other shit (laughs).

Any Joe Budden fan can sense how much you evolved as an MC, you used to be mainly about the punch-lines. However you have shown great growth in your music, what do you feel was the main reason for the growth? (no pun intended)

I think in order to have longevity in this game you have to grow, evolve as an artist so, I just try to make sure the music matures along with the person.

Thank you very much for the interview Joe, please feel free to give any shout-outs.

Shout-out to @mousebudden, joebuddentv.com, my blogtv.com fam and all the fans who’ve supported me through-out the years. Thank you, it’s highly appreciated.

[Co written by Gary A. Swaby]

Written By Celis Hart

2 Hart Is Vital

1. 2-Time says:

   October 19, 2009 at 9:44 pm

   He should do Bum Fights next

   Reply
2. BoyWondah says:

   October 20, 2009 at 12:11 am

   Lmao @ Bum Fights. He should turn his cpu off and watch for the hook. Protect your side eye Joey!

   Reply
3. Rob says:

   October 20, 2009 at 11:06 pm

   good interview.. looking 4ward to great escape

   Reply
   • celis hart says:

     October 21, 2009 at 3:56 pm

     Thank you

     Reply
4. DominicanNinja says:

   October 21, 2009 at 10:02 pm

   best rapper out right now great interview

   Reply
   • celis hart says:

     October 23, 2009 at 12:12 am

     Thanks And yes, he’s a great rapper.

     Reply

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