Deadly Melody was lucky enough to have the chance to speak with Count Bass D. Since his 1993 debut with Pre-Life Crisis, Count has been a shining example of true musicianship in hip-hop. Mastering the MPC and various instruments along with a distinctive flow, Count’s ability to put these pieces all together creates something very special.

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Deadly Melody: What’s good man?
Count Bass D: Not much here.

DM: Will you be coming up north any time soon?
CBD: No gigs up north right now either. This business is really changing and it’s sad.

DM: I thought the live shows was the business now…and ringtones. I know album sales aren’t it.
CBD: Live show? Promoters and booking agents in my sect are a joke for the most part. Ringtones?? Unless you’re Crankin’ That, you aren’t doing much and you already know about the mp3 blogs & Rapidshare, so…

DM: By the way, I loved your verse on Jneiro’s new album. Was he sitting on that verse for a while or were you?
CBD: Thanks, that’s from April 2005 actually. I just said 2006 … yea he was.

CBD: So what’s left?
DM: Nothing is left.

DM: So are you out? I hate to see someone so discouraged, but I guess that’s reality, especially when you have a family.
CBD: Reality is what I face. Discouragement is for the guys who are single with no children and feel they have problems. I’m never out, this game chose me, I haven’t wanted to do this since 1996.

DM: Right. So you’re working on the next album? Ever consider doing a producer driven album, Count ‘n friends style?
CBD: My next album is L7 and it will be out before the end of the year if I can. I don’t like working with outside people much anymore. It’s too much hassle.

DM: L7 is the name of it?
CBD: Yes. L7.

DM: Anything you would want people to know about L7, or just that its your new one?
CBD: Its just my new one. I’m working hard on it and I hope they like it. All I can do is hope.

DM: Nice, well thanks for your time…be good.

intro by deadlymelody.com, interview conducted by dRes, contributing writer and beatmaker for deadlymelody.com