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Gorilla Leak Interview w/ J-Doe

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I had the chance to speak with J-Doe a member of Busta Rhymes recently formed The Conglomerate. Below J-Doe discusses how he originally met Busta through Jamie Foxx & how their relationship has grown from, “…being one of my favorite artists to one of my closest friends.” In addition Doe shares his insight on Busta’s recent move to Cash Money/YMCMB, get started below!



J-Doe as a recording artist has really been getting out there the last year or so… For all that aren’t familiar can you let them know what other musical talents J-Doe has outside from recording?
Other than an artist I’m also a writer and producer.. I’ve wrote songs for Tyrese, Jamie Foxx, Kelly Rowland and more and I’ve produced for plenty of artist and TV shows like the game.. I also play a few instruments piano, bass guitar, and drums.
You’re clearly one of the faces for Busta’s The Conglomerate… Can you elaborate on The Conglomerate a little bit. Give the readers an insight to what the Conglomerate is.
The Conglomerate is a you know Busta Rhymes label which consist of Reek Da Villian, Nicki Grier, Dready, and myself. We’re all artists that Busta saw something special in you can expect to be seeing a lot from us in the next couple months.
With that being said how long have you known Busta Rhymes and how did you meet him?
I’ve known Busta about 2 1/2 years I met him through Jamie Foxx. I was working on Jamie album at the time. Busta called Jamie in to do a hook on his album Jamie called me in asking with my brotha Lonny bereal to write the hook. I met Busta there he loved the hook I wrote and called me back everyday from there to keep vibin’ and writing hooks eventually he heard my music and the rest is history.
From when you originally met Busta till now, clearly you and him have done a lot of work together. What has your relationship with Busta grown into from then?
Our relationship has grown tremendously. He went from being one of my favorite artists to one of my closest friends. We’re like brothers now.
You being a California native, Busta Rhymes & Reek Da Villian being from the East how do all of your styles connect in the studio?
Our styles in the studio are very different but it all works together great . Busta doesn’t like recording in the booth me on the other hand I love the booth Reek likes to write his verses out and I don’t like to write I just like to hit the booth and vibe out but when it’s done it works out.
Busta recently linked up with Cash Money/YMCMB. Has his new power move opened up any new doors for you? Will we be seeing any J-Doe collaborations with any YMCMB artists in the future?
Yeah Busta made the YMCMB move and I’m very proud of him but its still Conglomerate as of now. I hang with the YMCMB fam often and we never know what future holds…  

Gorilla Leak Interview w/ J-Doe

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Native Inglewood, California, triple threat -- rapper/producer/songwriter -- J-Doe, has already accomplished several amazing feats in a relatively short amount of time. The twenty-something musician, born James Smith, initially got his feet wet, so to speak, working under the tutelage of his musical mentor, Ricc Rude, who literally taught him the ropes from a production stand-point. From there, the self-professed "Mr. Better Than Whoever" began constructing his very own street tapes, working with local acts, and quickly making a name for himself in and around the greater L.A. area. Shortly thereafter, and at the behest of one of his mix-tape emcees, J-Doe, himself, was encouraged to also pick up the microphone. J-Doe has since gone on to pen stand-out compositions for a host of major recording artists; including, Jamie Foxx ["Yep Dat's Me,""Sleeping Pill,""All Said and Done," "Let Me Get You On Your Toes (Interlude)"], Tyrese ["Stay," "What Took You So Long," "Fireworks"], Kelly Rowland ["Keep It Between Us"], David Banner ["Dance the Night Away" {Footloose Soundtrack}], as well as being featured on and co-writing additional hit tracks for the aforementioned Banner ["Swag," plus the upcoming singles; "Yao Ming" and "Amazing"], Gorilla Zoe ["Twisted"], Tank ["Take You Outta Here,"] and Fast Five: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack ["How We Roll (Fast Five Remix)"] -- Whew, and that was just in 2011 alone! In addition, J-Doe, who's currently in the lab busy prepping the release of his eagerly awaited, brand new mix CD, the aptly titled Welcome To My Fan Club, tentatively slated to bow in mid-to-late January '12, also dropped a handful of solo joints, most notably his raucous Busta Rhymes assisted "Coke Dope Crack Smack," and its equally infectious remix of the same name, which also hosted appearances from David Banner and T-Pain. Welcome To My Fan Club available Mid 2012...Highly anticipated, still untitled solo debut coming soon! Stay tuned...