Chronicles Interview: Kevin Rudolf

Timbaland is a genius without a doubt. He knows his strengths (drums) and he knows his weaknesses (the keys, guitar) and he's always been able to gather an amazing collection of musicians and producers throughout his entire career that play to those strengths and weaknesses. What drums he couldn't create via machine, he had say Nisan Stewart play live, what piano melodies he couldn't create himself he had say Hannon or Danja play them, and in the end, it isn't about who created this sound or this melody or who is credited for playing what, it's about music and the love and spontaneity of creating it.

One such weakness, if you will, of Timbo's has been the guitar. Bill Pettaway, an accomplished guitar player and long time associate of the Timbaland crew, was rolling with Tim since the early days so if Tim ever needed a guitar hook or melody what he couldn't sample he had Bill play. Then there's also been Darryl Pearson, from DeVante's Swing Mob, who has also had multiple guitar credits with Timbaland throughout his entire career from Sista to Justin Timberlake. Yet if you have taken notice to additional guitar credits throughout the years, you've noticed another and just as accomplished guitar player appear throughout various liner notes, that of Kevin Rudolf.

That's Kevin Rudolf on Black Eyed Peas "My Style", that's Rudolf on Justin Timberlake's "Good Foot", and LL Cool J "Can't Explain It" and Mya's "Step" and many, many others. Rudolf has been working with Timbaland on and off over the last 5 years adding his special touch and sound to a broad range of Timmy productions.

But don't think that's all Kevin Rudolf is known for, no not hardly. He's also a talented singer, writer, and lethal on the production boards. He's also no stranger to the industry having had his share of label experiences. I was fortunate to get some time with Kevin to talk about his working with Timbaland and his up coming album on Cash Money. Check out:

J Boogie's Interview with Kevin Rudolf

And make sure to check out Kevin's myspace page to hear his new single "Let It Rock" featuring Lil' Wayne and produced by Kevin Rudolf!

J Boogie interviews Candice Nelson

I was lucky enough to get the pleasure and honor to interview none other than Candice Nelson! Not only is this woman a songwriting genius and inspiration to so many around the world (including myself) but she is an incredibly humble and down to earth person as well. She talked to me about her past, present, and future from singing backup for Immature, to her work with Timbaland, to all things The Clutch check out the interview:

The Candice Nelson Interview

and if you haven't added her fan space please go show your support and do so! Let me know what ya'll think of the interview!

Cali Stylz Interview!

Well I told ya'll about our new member Nick and the dude is NOT playin'. He is the official Danja expert in my book and dude knows his music for sure. Well straight out the gate on his first post Nick is bringing the HEAT!! He got a chance to interview Cali Stylz of Crown Life Entertainment! Don't know who Cali Stylz is? Well take a minute to read Nick's interview:

Cali Stylz Interview

And there you have it just a little more knowledge for ya' on the one they call Cali Stlyz. Do NOT sleep on Nick, he plans to bust us off weekly with Danja Handz news. Nick welcome to the team!!

What ya'll think of the interview?

The First Interview: J Boogie Interviews Timbalandchick

She brought it to us first before fansites were the norm. She's the O.G. in the Timbo game and on top of all that she's mad cool. Check out The Chronicles very first interview with none other than:

J Boogie Interviews Timbalandchick