Atmosphere's Slug Explains Southsiders, Soundset Music Festival, & Transitioning from DJ to Rapper

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10 жыл бұрын

Rapper and Soundset Festival insider, Atmosphere's Slug stopped by Sway in the Morning to promote his new album Southsiders. The Minneapolis rapper performed a couple of his songs "Camera Thief" and "Kanye West." He went on to explain his involvement with the Soundset Music Festival, which Sway in the Morning will be present at, why they made the event affordable for fans and trying to diversify the festival. Slug also explained how he transitioned from a DJ to a rapper and why he can always go back to disc jockeying. Be sure to purchase Southsiders in stores now and tickets to Soundset.
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@Psquared2324 10 жыл бұрын

Slug is super underrated. He can spit a story or scenario to you in a very intricate way

@krem1982 10 жыл бұрын

I understand SOME don't give Sean the credit he deserves, but I don't think he's underrated. He has a legion of devout fans. I've been following Atmosphere since 98 and I hear the most complaints from heads who were on Atmos circa late nineties/ early oughts. It seems anytime an artist makes an album(s) that deviate from previous material fans are familiar with, the artist is subject to criticism.

@Milkbutter 10 жыл бұрын

Southsiders charted near the Billboard 10. Underrated? No. I DO feel like their lyricism is under appreciated by fans who don't truly understand it (Atmosphere does have some..."interesting" fans) but as far as the skill level of the group, yeah it's definitely some great shit.

@Bmp1113 10 жыл бұрын

***** I dont know where you are but little kids really dont know him and theres no real radio stations that give play to non hip pop rappers.

@Ckypwnd 9 жыл бұрын

He don't seem underrated to me everyone bumps hiss shit where I live in Minnesota he is like fuckin shakesphere lol

@zevshapero1640 9 жыл бұрын

isn't atmosphere considered to be one of the most successful underground hip hop groups today? not really underrated....

@drinkingpoolwater 8 жыл бұрын

slug is a real legend.

@LouieV6 10 жыл бұрын

Slug is more than just a rapper, he's a poet!

@s9erkills 9 жыл бұрын

slug sounds just like he does in his songs when he preforms live. now thats a real mc.

@HOESDONTMATTER 3 жыл бұрын

It's people's kids sitting on their ass at home making autotrash relevant

@DrumNbassSets 10 жыл бұрын

I wish ant wasn't so shy , only ever seen him interviewed once , he is a unrated master in the lab

@jordandenny6875 5 жыл бұрын

I've heard and seen he isn't very good with words and it's sometimes hard to communicate ideas and thoughts, so that's probably part of it.

@Ferro12211 10 жыл бұрын

love the fact that he is getting this shout out, still so many people have no clue who he is who Atmosphere is. People have a whole distorted view on what real hip hop is these days. All his sh## is sick and real and raw, his label is insane. Brother Ali, Sage F, Dialated P, Living Legends, J5, AESOP rock, this is my hip hop. I could listen to them spit all day long

@sureslick1 10 жыл бұрын

I'am a fan Now!!! This dude spits real!!!

@lucaswessels8926 9 жыл бұрын

I dont know if you were implying it, but Living Legends and Sage Francis aren't on Rhymesayers. But other then that I agree! For forget Eyedea & Abilities!

@Ferro12211 9 жыл бұрын

Lucas wessels yeah I know that but I was just saying some of the artist that spit the real shit with the beats to back it. I realized after that comment that it could be mis read.

@DJRAKKK 9 жыл бұрын

People have no fucking clue how Hard Minneapolis hip hop is.

@Ferro12211 9 жыл бұрын

I hear that!

@DanteZzZ 10 жыл бұрын

One of the few rappers you can actualy look up to.

@MH-cj1gz 5 жыл бұрын

Plus Ant the beat maker

@bradn6919 10 жыл бұрын

"JUST BECAUSE YOU MAY NOT FEEL MY RECORD DOESN'T MEAN WE CAN'T HAVE A CONNECTION HERE..." -Slug

@VindreKane 10 жыл бұрын

Sway, remember back in the day when you had Slug & Eyedea in the studio spittin fire bars at each other for like an hr? Didnt see all this coming from Slug aha

@dyingangelo 9 жыл бұрын

Vindre Kane its your own expectations

@dyingangelo 9 жыл бұрын

Vindre Kane its your own expectations

@SW-jg7yh 5 жыл бұрын

thats on Sway, not slug

@Justin-uh9zp 9 жыл бұрын

Slug, I'm 15 living in East LA. I'm proud to say that I enjoy bumping your shit! My friends and I are hooked with your uniqueness. Saludos!

@liamrappleye5205 8 жыл бұрын

jafeth Rivera I know an 11 year old who listens to atmosphere

@ganjahtokah 7 жыл бұрын

i got introduced to atmosphere by my family when i was about 7, 15 now. couldnt be more grateful

@noahmeasher7727 6 жыл бұрын

phew. maybe some hope in this next wave.

@slinkydinkky 10 жыл бұрын

Man that explanation for 'camera thief' took me by suprise, what a great artist

@scioncoop 10 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sway for having "Slug" on your show! He's helped me with a lot though my life, and when I'm missing home I just pop in a Atmosphere cd and I'm right back home. And to all you that think he's whack? He's The REAL deal, not one of those FAKE auto tune wanna b's..

@BrendanSlob 10 жыл бұрын

Co-signed. This is the elevation of REAL hip hop. Not Lil Wayne and Kanye..autotune and rhymes that don't make sense. The Wayne line about Lasagna should've gotten him banned from Rap permanently.

@GDX2470 5 жыл бұрын

do people really think he's whack? lol

@JeyMichael 5 жыл бұрын

Slug is one of the few rappers in my opinion who sound even better live. Met him in Hamburg after his gig. Was too nervous to ask anything important but at least I met him. Awesome dude!

@dubba-dmcc6305 7 жыл бұрын

"Centuries from now they're gonna study Atmosphere"

@MH-cj1gz 5 жыл бұрын

Plus Ant. His beat maker

@granta3044 4 жыл бұрын

" i like them fine women with low self esteem"

@S0ULDIER 3 жыл бұрын

carefully i steer im aware life is fatal

@SoCalDude805 10 жыл бұрын

RIP Eyedea

@awolf007 7 жыл бұрын

Seriously, NO ONE tells an intimate story to make your hair stand on end like Slug. His shit is no-nonsense, reality. Not afraid to talk real about what we all feel but might be afraid to say cuz we're suppose to act hard or speak cliches to fit in. This dude is like no one else

@illustratornamedkasper 3 жыл бұрын

I've seen Atmosphere live twice in Denmark, and what is remarkable is his way of performing so well whilst also giving everyting he's got to connect with the audience.

@talkischeap2423 10 жыл бұрын

A legend in the house right here.

@1VMDJAnomalous 10 жыл бұрын

I got to meet SWay at last years Sounset he is one classy down to earth dude. He was a Great host !!! Glad to see him back !!!

@Apropoetic 10 жыл бұрын

Snap, they did their research to bring up Spawn. I got a lot of respect for Sway, he can do an awesome interview.

@tommyjohn_45 10 жыл бұрын

Check Nardwuar if you want to see the king of interviews and digging up the past!

@krem1982 10 жыл бұрын

TRUTH^ Nardwuar is extremely knowledgable and digs up gems from the past in the form of gifts&info. Nardwuar is the boss

@MrJoshs223 10 жыл бұрын

Drone Jones Sway is better to me.

@krem1982 10 жыл бұрын

I'm not comparing Nardwuar to Sway man. I LOVE SWAY!! I prefer his show over Nardwuar.. Just saying Nardwuar has a very unique approach.

@MrGot2film 5 жыл бұрын

Spawn ain't digging

@CounterCultureCantCount 3 жыл бұрын

Slug is criminally underrated.

@chawnchwee943 4 жыл бұрын

This interview made me sit and put my shoulders back... cheers

@KristopherWilliams_tahmson 9 жыл бұрын

There are no words to explain how awesome it was to watch this video. I've been a fan of Atmosphere since a friend of mine really introduced them, about 6 years ago. Since then, they've put out tracks that really clicked with sections of my life... Since Southsiders has dropped, I've yet to go a day without listening to at least a part of the album. Their maturity level, mixed with Slug's wisdom is practically a perfect symphony of sound. There isn't a track on the album that I skip, and that is saying something. A month ago, I decided I needed to buy the album because of how much it has given me. The video was fantastic. The only thing I wish was different, is the environment. Listening to Atmosphere albums, you sort of gain an understanding of how the MC is as a person, and in the video the enviroment is your a-typical hip-hop/rap atmosphere, where speaking with a drop-off is considered the norm. We must blend into our surroundings, so whatever I'm simply happy it was made and I was able to see him MC Camera Thief and Kanye West. "It goes Don't throw no stones if you're living in a fish bowl Blow a kiss though Where the aim is based on which way the wind floats And pride is a bottle on a fence post"

@BallMcLongSchlong 3 жыл бұрын

Its crazy how sway knows everything about every MC

@curtishale4271 3 жыл бұрын

Sways contribution is way underrated I think. Siik all around huge slug/atmos fan

@Shadegraffiti2013 10 жыл бұрын

This guy saved my life

@MrGot2film 5 жыл бұрын

Ditto

@MrGot2film 5 жыл бұрын

Dynospectrum...Man, dude is a true hip hop legend

@stayresearched 10 жыл бұрын

Living legend... Overcast still top 10 all time greatest album... Glad I checked this out...

@ChipDouglas024 2 жыл бұрын

Meh…God loves ugly is the perfect album

@chuckbilly907 10 жыл бұрын

Class Act!! Both Slug And Sway!!

@holysteez 10 жыл бұрын

He took the picture for his album right by my house :)

@chaosinorderrr 10 жыл бұрын

damn thats dope!

@anthonytruman 6 жыл бұрын

This made me smile . When the guy called and said you helped me get through things he said no you gotta blame yourself. You got through that. That's awesome

@gee_ruiz 8 жыл бұрын

Safe to say that Slug is the greatest story teller in hip hop history?

@dopey3155 8 жыл бұрын

yes!

@Dumerils8 8 жыл бұрын

+Guillermo Ruiz Aesop Rock might be a touch better

@sullyernaluvr 8 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah!

@Qonvex 8 жыл бұрын

+Todd Cheesman aesop might have a bigger vocabulary and much more complex rhyme patterns but he's nowhere near the story teller that slug is.

@Dumerils8 8 жыл бұрын

Might be a difference of opinion I think. Aes still seems a bit deeper with his story telling. They're both amazing artists though!

@1VMDJAnomalous 10 жыл бұрын

Real cool Sway and Slug let know how Dope Soundset is ! My favorite one was when Ztrip did the Afterparty at FirstAve with Brother Ali and the Hiphop karaoke !!!

@killacali_ 3 жыл бұрын

I grew up on Slug, this dude is OG and a straight legend in the game.

@telepathy90 10 жыл бұрын

legendary dude right here. Big up! great to see him on sway. real hip hop stand up.

@DJRAKKK 9 жыл бұрын

Soundset is the Hardest hip hop concert i ever been to. What a great Variety and real hip hop and the soul of the culture up there. Its too much fun.

@matthewhendriks2014 4 жыл бұрын

Such a wholesome guy

@Dack720 10 жыл бұрын

Slug just kills it at life in general.

@WolfnWool 10 жыл бұрын

glad to see a real rapper on here

@4thQuarterMentality 9 жыл бұрын

Good Run Slug man; glad to have the pleasure of talking to you in person.

@manidalla1218 3 жыл бұрын

This always brings me back to Eyedea and Slug on the Sway show for the first time freestyling. It was fn insane

@brianperez4787 4 ай бұрын

Much love!! Atmospher!

@thebigj8691 6 жыл бұрын

The Felt records are legendary, When Atmosphere played St. Louis, Mo. Back on the God Loves Ugly tour I went to the merch booth and asked I need something new, Dyde opened a box said we just got these. I coped a Felt Christina RIcci...... Best night ever, I even got arrested later that night for acting a fool after listening to it.

@dailyrapshow3757 6 жыл бұрын

You can hear Eyedea in him.

@UziTheMc 8 жыл бұрын

Every interview Slug does is always great and i always take something from them.

@Tatourice1 Жыл бұрын

8 years later still loving slug.

@Significant7rapsongs 6 жыл бұрын

camera thief is 🔥

@DuFresne-em2jd 7 жыл бұрын

I saw slug at the roxy in Hollywood with blueprint!! One of the greatest shows to this day I've been to!! Peace slug!

@LordJapos 10 жыл бұрын

Great interview, great job Sway.

@vegasman98 10 жыл бұрын

Man I been a fan of atmosphere since 2007 a lot love man true inspiration of my culture of music.

@TheBandFamousTM 9 жыл бұрын

Love and respect to the Rhymesayers family. #Southsiders

@chaosinorderrr 10 жыл бұрын

Slug is one of the best to ever do it. No doubt about that.

@big0514 10 жыл бұрын

nice to see slug get the credit he deserves any one know of an interview where he talks about his writing process i was always so courious about it cause his lines and songs are out of this world

@LouieV6 9 жыл бұрын

There's a video circulating somewhere on KZfaq, he talks about how his writing process gradually got better as he got older. Type up "slug talks about his writing process" you'll get exactly you're looking for

@CAPS0L 5 жыл бұрын

straight up blessed!

@harrisonpetley1508 10 жыл бұрын

Great interview

@moldyjames439 8 жыл бұрын

*27:48* when respiration by blackstar randomly starts playing

@randalllawkin 6 жыл бұрын

Man I'm so late we need this in Tampa!!!

@MsAfroAssassin 9 жыл бұрын

Sways Intro should make it into the real cut haha

@therosewaters9978 6 жыл бұрын

i was there for the palladium show :D he brought murs and they performed dirty girl, shit was so fun

@Capsule71420 10 жыл бұрын

interview was kinda off, but slug always makes everything interesting. Thank you Atmosphere for making Life worthwhile..

@jonbrown-ng2hx 6 жыл бұрын

Slug is one of the best his flow is amazing good storytelling great lyricism and great at capturing emotion on the mic

@silvermannnnnnn 10 жыл бұрын

Quality shit, as always.

@enigmaelixer4540 5 жыл бұрын

Yo slugger I'm from southwestNM east side of Alamogordo NM. Found you in Albuquerque New Mexico in 1999....just seen this. Prob missed soundset don't kno.1 ☝

@Jason5hope 10 жыл бұрын

Wow this is crazy good

@dillwillsybdotent 10 жыл бұрын

dman the living legends on tour with hieroglyphics in 98 thats some epic cali underground shit!!

@maxsiebler5864 10 жыл бұрын

wild. this rules

@apeshitclothing 10 жыл бұрын

Slug is the shit. Atmosphere FOrever. Thanks for interview ***** . I need to make it to Soundset!

@illagen1 8 жыл бұрын

LEGEND!!!!!

@josetavares5094 9 жыл бұрын

Land Of The NICE , i Cant wait to work with him and make some records to leave a mark in history with this beautiful movement happening in my city

@BigNasty0813 10 жыл бұрын

Top 5 all time

@tha3immortals 8 жыл бұрын

shit got real at 9:46

@WreckageRecords 8 жыл бұрын

DOPE!

@gantzroom4725 10 жыл бұрын

Big Ups to atmosphere and R.EYE.P Rhymesayers run the underground

@tannerlund5723 9 жыл бұрын

watching this on computer at work.... at 22:56 threw my hands in the air

@jasondurenda6454 Жыл бұрын

Amazing artest. Alot of really good music

@keeshedtv 10 жыл бұрын

Best interview ever.my favourite song is Gods Bathroom floor

@Rispolikid 10 жыл бұрын

Best fuckin interview. Sway is the best

@curtishale4271 3 жыл бұрын

I've seen multiple videos of slug in the last seven years and live in concert about four years ago, always the same hoodie lol

@jonanderson4474 2 жыл бұрын

If it ain't broke.

@minnesotamillz 5 жыл бұрын

Slug is a legend

@scumbagdave 9 жыл бұрын

Check out puddle dynamics and dynospectrum side projects slugs involved in

@TopTierTealTippedSpears 10 жыл бұрын

Deep Puddle Dynamics

@MrGot2film 5 жыл бұрын

Brilliant shit

@yeeeeeeeece 10 жыл бұрын

Slug is the man!

@MH-cj1gz 5 жыл бұрын

So is Ant. His beat maker

@klbarbre73 6 жыл бұрын

I am a 44 year old groupie, when it comes to Rhymesayers. My love of Brother Ali lead me to Atmosphere.

@CadillacJonze 5 жыл бұрын

I've been a fan for years, I'm 41. I took my son to see atmosphere when he was 9, he is 15 now.

@daniel_belongs_to_christ 6 жыл бұрын

That beat was special

@MG-jy5qx 3 жыл бұрын

Slug is the best white rapper to ever do it. And one of the best to ever do it, period. Atmosphere’s catalog and consistency are insane. Them and People Under the Stairs are my favorites.

@Thailur5194 10 жыл бұрын

This man is my hero.

@codywichman213 4 жыл бұрын

i wish Slug would tell us more meanings behind his music, like the song the river, or gods bathroom floor. if i could talk to him id ask about the meanings of lots of his songs.

@chrisdavis7906 3 жыл бұрын

This was so fuckin dope

@positiveeffect3904 6 жыл бұрын

So sad Eyedea never made it on this show.

@jonanderson4474 2 жыл бұрын

He made this one. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/apZ9dJOh0Z2zkWQ.html

@davidleasterlingjr2038 3 жыл бұрын

Go back thru atmosphere catalogue. True veterans and trail blazers. Every album is classic. Ants beats are fire

@illustratornamedkasper 3 жыл бұрын

yes!!

@kuthiya 10 жыл бұрын

slug is a beauty

@lou4781 8 жыл бұрын

Sean is the world's greatest rapper!!!!

@fastenerpuller 9 жыл бұрын

Slug has been through the ringer and never really seen the type of success that his talent should accord. How Minnesnowda is that? One thing that always "hurt" Slug (and the rest of the rhymesayers to some extent) was that he's WAY sicker live than on wax. I'm no expert, but I went to college in St. Paul in the 90s and the freestyle scene was BANANAS. Big up Slug.

@drinkingpoolwater 9 жыл бұрын

For sure, the indie hip-hop scene in Minneapolis was ridic in the late 90s/early 2000s.

@lawrenceshdow 6 жыл бұрын

not sure dude.. they do amazing. hes got like 4 albums that reached top 10 status. He's estimated worth like 7 million. I'd be happy as fuck with that. Obviously they don't get platinum level sales and shit but I think they have a strategy that will allow them to exist pretty much forever. BTW; sorry about the 2 year late response!

@MHSstuds11 9 жыл бұрын

Minnesota St.Paul Mpls Breeds some of the best emcees everrrr !! It's not that cold😏

@cirosilva4146 Жыл бұрын

Born hated. Skyedro and Mista legacy! You should check them out

@pokerchip503 10 жыл бұрын

That beat is ill!!! Sway, put it on five fingers!!!

@85zeitgeist 9 жыл бұрын

Sway, I grew up with you and all, but let Slug say his peace! He rewrote the game with something that not a lot of people could dream of producing, much less bringing to the main stream ears. Weather its his skill, timing, fluidity, confidence, contingency, productivity......... He is one of many reasons a lot of people are into HipHop in the south that is usually ruled by 4 bar loops with 2 bar repeats douches just looking for handouts because of cool catch phrases. Atmosphere is and will ever be here for the evolution of hiphop!