Sage The Gemini On Auto-Tune: “That Sh*t Tight” [Video]

Sage the Gemini explains the meaning behind the title of “Shake it Like a Red Nose,” revealing that it’s not about pit bulls, but rather another way to say “shake that ass.” He then speaks about his own past with pit bulls, saying that at one point he had 24, but they were all sold or ran away. The conversation then turns to autotune after Sage reveals his decision to use it on the aformetioned track, and Sage reveals he’s a big fan of the software. When asked specifically about T-Pain, Sage says he loves the rapper/singer’s work and adds that he doesn’t need autotune to sound better. As for himself, the “Gas Pedal” rapper doesn’t think he needs autotune either, but adds that it “help you hit that note a little better.”

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Pharoahe Monch Reveals Depression Inspired New Album [Video]

Pharoahe Monch spoke with VladTV about his upcoming fourth album, P.T.S.D. (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder), which is scheduled to be released on April 15th. Given that his last album was titled W.A.R. (We Are Renegades), he decided it was only right to follow that up with P.T.S.D., and explained how his own personal depression actually inspired the title and body of work that will appear on the album. Pharoahe reflected on rough times when his mental and emotional state was in a much darker place. He later spoke on the level of hard work that is required on a consistent basis in order to have a successful independent music career.

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