#Throwback Interview: Glasses Malone

HH-HQ.Com I would like to thank you for taking the time to do this interview.
G Malone: Its all good
HH-HQ.Com: Which name do you prefer to be called Glasses Malone or G Malone?
G Malone: I prefer either because they are both me so it doesn't matter.
HH-HQ.Com: What influenced you to become a rapper?
G Malone: I've always loved music but a combination between my brother K Style and my best friend D Brown got me into rapping myself.
HH-HQ.Com: How long have you been on the mic?
G Malone: For 7 years
HH-HQ.Com: Now most people know that your a crip from the Watts District of California. But what they don't know is why you traditionally had associated yourself with Black Wall Street Records a label consisting of mostly Bloods. So for all the viewers can you answer that?
G Malone: I'm a real nigga who has always made money with anybody thats about making money. That's how every real hustler is!
HH-HQ.Com: In your single "Malone" you stated "Blue and Red make Green so we smash together". Why do you think that happens?
G Malone: You can cover a lot more territory and the only thing that LA niggas is gangs. If you can over step your boundaries then the West Coast is yours for the taking so i'm taking it.
HH-HQ.Com: Did your decision to leave Black Wall Street affect the relationship that you have with Game?
G Malone: At one time it did but we're pretty straight now.
HH-HQ.Com: On "The Ressurection" by 40 Glocc he dissed Game stating "how he bring the west back when it never left". What is your view on that statement?
G Malone: I think Game brought a mainstream light back to the West Coast but in our hearts out here, we never left.
HH-HQ.Com: You turned down many offers from over 5 record labels such as Interscope, Def Jam, and Atlantic Records. Why did you turn down some of those offers?
G Malone: It's all about the money
HH-HQ.Com: However, in 2005 you signed a record deal with Sony for 1.7 million dollars. Why did you choose to go with that record company?
G Malone: You just answered it 1.7 million dollars!
HH-HQ.Com: You released a mixtape called "White Lightnin" on Black Wall Street Records which sold over 30,000 copies in 2005. How does that make you feel?
G Malone: It just means i have to sell 470,000 to get a plaque for Beach Cruiser.
HH-HQ.Com: Your album "The Beach Cruiser" was originally scheduled to be released on Feburary 20, 2007. Why did your album get pushed back?
G Malone: Label situation
HH-HQ.Com: Shed some light on the new deal with Cash Money Records and Hoo Bangin Records.
G Malone: Mack 10 is one of my favorite artists period because he always kept it street. He used to be on Crenshaw when i had my first lowrider before i even picked up a mic. Working with Baby, Slim, and Lil Wayne speaks for itself. It's a dream come true and believe i am the most envied artist on the West Coast.
HH-HQ.Com: A song produced by The Riffs called "Right Now" appeared on the soundtrack to Madden 2007. How did that come about?
G Malone: EA wanted a song from me and thats what they picked so it was just a fun song.
HH-HQ.Com: "The Slideshow" is scheduled to be released in fall 2008 along with Mistah Fab. What can we expect on that album when "The Hood" collaborates with "The Bay Area"?
G Malone: Me and him click like seatbelts so expect fun and a lot of shit talking.
HH-HQ.Com: Do you do collaborations with underground artists?
G Malone: Of course
HH-HQ.Com: How much is your feature price?
G Malone: Anywhere from $1,500-$2,500
HH-HQ.Com: How does an artist go about contacting you to do that?
G Malone: Via Myspace
HH-HQ.Com: What is your vision for yourself in the future?
G Malone: I want to have a career like Barry Sanders.
HH-HQ.Com: How would you describe your sound?
G Malone: New and improved West Coastin
HH-HQ.Com: What sets you apart from other emcees out there?
G Malone: Depends on the emcee
HH-HQ.Com: 50 Cent?
G Malone: Not as crazy
HH-HQ.Com: Ja Rule
G Malone: I don't sing
HH-HQ.Com: Cam'ron?
G Malone: I'm not as stupid plus i don't wear pink.
HH-HQ.Com: What do you think about Hip Hop HeadQuarters?
G Malone: I like it so far
HH-HQ.Com: Any shout outs?
G Malone: Shout out to the Watts District
HH-HQ.Com Last question is there anything that you want to tell your fans.
G Malone: Fuck with me, Blu Division/Hoo-Bangin we fitting to take the West Coast by the throat!