Bun B To Release One Last UGK Album To Honor His Late Partner, Pimp C

J-Banks · 01-23-2009, 10:16 PM

Bun B To Release One Last UGK Album To Honor His Late Partner, Pimp C
'This will be a good bookend to the legacy of myself and Pimp,' Bun said of For Life.

Bun B's "Free Pimp C" campaign ended after the incarcerated half of UGK was released from prison. And in the wake of Pimp's death in December of 2007, Bun is doing his best to launch an effort to lionize his late partner-in-rhyme.

The veteran rapper told MTV News on Friday (January 23) that UGK's next — and final — album is ready for release. The project, titled For Life, is scheduled to arrive March 31 on Jive Records. Bun hopes the album will do for Pimp C what Bob Marley's Legend did for the great Rastafarian star.

"This will be a good bookend to the legacy of myself and Pimp," Bun said. "And definitely take not just the group, but Pimp C, to true legend and iconic status."

The first single, "Da Game Been Good to Me," recently appeared online and will be serviced to radio soon. The string-laden track features just the two UGK stars. According to Bun, For Life isn't likely to feature any outside collaborators.

"This album is not about who I wanna work with and what kind of beats I wanna do," he explained. "This album is about what the people wanna hear, and that's Bun and Pimp. And I wanna try to give that to them in the most purest sense."

The album is expected to be pared down to roughly 12 tracks. Among them, in addition to the single, is a song tentatively titled "Marvin," for the Marvin Gaye sample used in the production. Bun said Pimp, UGK's main producer, was experimenting with music more and looking to explore new sounds before his death.

In previous interviews, Bun spoke on how difficult it would be recording a UGK album without Pimp C.

"I know people will support it, and I know that I'm strong enough to do it," Bun told Mixtape Monday last January. "Just the point of understanding from here on out, it's just [me] — I'm probably never gonna be comfortable with it in that sense. It's just a matter of coming to terms with the reality of it and the finality of the two-man situation in a physical sense."

As Bun B puts the finishing touches on For Life, the memories of Pimp continue to stay at the forefront of his mind. Planning a video for the album's release or impending interviews for the project don't stir emotions much for Bun. When it comes to his UGK cohort, who was more family than musical partner, being reminded of Pimp makes the pain palpable.

"That comes and goes. You don't need an album, video or songs for that to come out," he said of his friend's memory. "I try to tell people all the time: 'It's never the big things that you think, it's the little things.' Interviews and videos, that don't do it. But when you see something that you know they would have loved to do or see or buy or drive somewhere they would have loved to go ... just [being reminded of] their nature and personality makes you realize they're not around anymore."

Source: MTV

Deuce Six · 01-23-2009, 10:20 PM

RIP to Pimp C, I hope this album is good.

TeGo · 01-24-2009, 06:27 AM

hopefully Paul & Juice get on there.. they're a really good combo..

mksmn515 · 01-24-2009, 02:34 PM

does anyone have the 1st single they were talking about "Da Game Been Good to Me"???

Will21 · 01-24-2009, 02:53 PM

good album title...UGK4LIFE

Shyne · 01-24-2009, 03:38 PM

contender for album of 09, cant wait for this. Last album was a classic, much love to Bun B for staying strong and moving the legacy forward.

MR.FLORIDA · 01-24-2009, 05:07 PM

R.I.P Pimp C

YTG_Bank$ · 01-24-2009, 05:37 PM

can't wait.........

SlapaHoeGangsta · 01-24-2009, 07:21 PM

fuck that fake ass nigga fag b this nigga dont even sip the sizzerp

ClubAmerica · 01-24-2009, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TeGo

hopefully Paul & Juice get on there.. they're a really good combo..

word........

h0l1c · 01-25-2009, 04:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlapaHoeGangsta

fuck that fake ass nigga fag b this nigga dont even sip the sizzerp

shut the fuck up fucking faggot

at you

Lookin forward to the album, can't wait

SlapaHoeGangsta · 01-25-2009, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by h0l1c

shut the fuck up fucking faggot

at you

Lookin forward to the album, can't wait

fuck u fake e thug these fake ass rappers dont even sip lean i be on it every day h town

One_Yaself_Hater · 01-26-2009, 12:48 AM

According to Bun, For Life isn't likely to feature any outside collaborators.

^Thats wassup, They dont need to saturate it with people Pimp C would have never worked with....AKA (Biggie Duets) 2Pac (Loyal to the Game)

ToRcH · 01-27-2009, 04:17 AM

this is a great idea, i like how he dont want collaborators on it either, that gon make it even better

01-23-2009, 10:16 PM	#1
J-Banks Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 21,015 Repped: 5,294 Repped 53,425 Times in 7,839 Posts Blog Entries: 1 Neg Reps: 53 Neg Repped at 93 Times in 86 Posts	Bun B To Release One Last UGK Album To Honor His Late Partner, Pimp C Bun B To Release One Last UGK Album To Honor His Late Partner, Pimp C Bun B To Release One Last UGK Album To Honor His Late Partner, Pimp C 'This will be a good bookend to the legacy of myself and Pimp,' Bun said of For Life. Bun B's "Free Pimp C" campaign ended after the incarcerated half of UGK was released from prison. And in the wake of Pimp's death in December of 2007, Bun is doing his best to launch an effort to lionize his late partner-in-rhyme. The veteran rapper told MTV News on Friday (January 23) that UGK's next — and final — album is ready for release. The project, titled For Life, is scheduled to arrive March 31 on Jive Records. Bun hopes the album will do for Pimp C what Bob Marley's Legend did for the great Rastafarian star. "This will be a good bookend to the legacy of myself and Pimp," Bun said. "And definitely take not just the group, but Pimp C, to true legend and iconic status." The first single, "Da Game Been Good to Me," recently appeared online and will be serviced to radio soon. The string-laden track features just the two UGK stars. According to Bun, For Life isn't likely to feature any outside collaborators. "This album is not about who I wanna work with and what kind of beats I wanna do," he explained. "This album is about what the people wanna hear, and that's Bun and Pimp. And I wanna try to give that to them in the most purest sense." The album is expected to be pared down to roughly 12 tracks. Among them, in addition to the single, is a song tentatively titled "Marvin," for the Marvin Gaye sample used in the production. Bun said Pimp, UGK's main producer, was experimenting with music more and looking to explore new sounds before his death. In previous interviews, Bun spoke on how difficult it would be recording a UGK album without Pimp C. "I know people will support it, and I know that I'm strong enough to do it," Bun told Mixtape Monday last January. "Just the point of understanding from here on out, it's just [me] — I'm probably never gonna be comfortable with it in that sense. It's just a matter of coming to terms with the reality of it and the finality of the two-man situation in a physical sense." As Bun B puts the finishing touches on For Life, the memories of Pimp continue to stay at the forefront of his mind. Planning a video for the album's release or impending interviews for the project don't stir emotions much for Bun. When it comes to his UGK cohort, who was more family than musical partner, being reminded of Pimp makes the pain palpable. "That comes and goes. You don't need an album, video or songs for that to come out," he said of his friend's memory. "I try to tell people all the time: 'It's never the big things that you think, it's the little things.' Interviews and videos, that don't do it. But when you see something that you know they would have loved to do or see or buy or drive somewhere they would have loved to go ... just [being reminded of] their nature and personality makes you realize they're not around anymore." Source: MTV __________________ JBanksblog.com - check it out __________________

01-24-2009, 06:27 AM	#3
TeGo Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: In Ya Bedroom Wit Da Nina, Where The Lube At? :ninja: Posts: 8,273 Repped: 1,076 Repped 1,598 Times in 723 Posts Neg Reps: 23 Neg Repped at 121 Times in 91 Posts	hopefully Paul & Juice get on there.. they're a really good combo.. __________________

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Shyne Sons Of Liberty Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Iowa Posts: 5,552 Repped: 3 Repped 2,054 Times in 849 Posts Neg Reps: 0 Neg Repped at 151 Times in 95 Posts	contender for album of 09, cant wait for this. Last album was a classic, much love to Bun B for staying strong and moving the legacy forward. __________________ myspace.com/vocabthemc http://coldglassofoj.blogspot.com

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Deuce Six Veteran Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: T Dot Posts: 1,489 Repped: 715 Repped 205 Times in 115 Posts Neg Reps: 84 Neg Repped at 33 Times in 28 Posts	RIP to Pimp C, I hope this album is good.

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Will21 Veteran Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 1,295 Repped: 698 Repped 50 Times in 33 Posts Neg Reps: 27 Neg Repped at 13 Times in 8 Posts	good album title...UGK4LIFE

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ToRcH tHe DuNgEoN rAt Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,298 Repped: 174 Repped 721 Times in 153 Posts Neg Reps: 1 Neg Repped at 1 Time in 1 Post	this is a great idea, i like how he dont want collaborators on it either, that gon make it even better __________________ "Still standin' for somethin' while y'all fallin' for nothin'." -Khujo Goodie

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