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It’s been a little over a year and three months since December 4, 2007, the day when hip-hop lovers worldwide (including the DJBooth.net community) were shocked by the untimely death of Pimp C, the emcee/producer who formed one-half of legendary Southern rap duo UGK. Shortly after, surviving member Bun B announced his intention to cap off the UGK legacy with one last release under that moniker. With this final studio album, dedicated to the memory of his late partner-in-rhyme, Bun will prove once and for all what fans worldwide already know: though the Underground Kingz’ reign came to a tragic end, it is and always will be UGK 4 Life.
Assembled from material that was in the works at the time of Pimp C’s passing and featuring collaborations with a star-studded cast of regional greats, as well as quite a few nationally-renowned big names, UGK 4 Life is set to drop March 31st off Jive Records. If Booth-acclaimed lead single “Da Game Been Good to Me,” is any indication, the forthcoming LP is sure to be both a crowd-pleasing collection of Southern hip-hop hits and a fittingly bittersweet culmination of the twosome’s musical legacy.
In an exclusive interview with our own DJ “Z,” Bun B steps into the Booth to discuss his feelings on being labeled a hip-hop legend, which up-and-comers have what it takes to become Southern hip-hop’s next generation of torchbearers, and his unique personal and working relationship with Pimp C.
Assembled from material that was in the works at the time of Pimp C’s passing and featuring collaborations with a star-studded cast of regional greats, as well as quite a few nationally-renowned big names, UGK 4 Life is set to drop March 31st off Jive Records. If Booth-acclaimed lead single “Da Game Been Good to Me,” is any indication, the forthcoming LP is sure to be both a crowd-pleasing collection of Southern hip-hop hits and a fittingly bittersweet culmination of the twosome’s musical legacy.
In an exclusive interview with our own DJ “Z,” Bun B steps into the Booth to discuss his feelings on being labeled a hip-hop legend, which up-and-comers have what it takes to become Southern hip-hop’s next generation of torchbearers, and his unique personal and working relationship with Pimp C.
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