Bun B Talks New Pimp C Solo Album, Tribute Shows

J-Banks · 03-23-2009, 08:33 PM

Bun B Talks New Pimp C Solo Album, Tribute Shows
'These are shows that we're trying to put together for the core that's been supporting UGK the most,' rapper says of upcoming tour.

AUSTIN — Bun B is determined to maintain the legacy of both his former group, UGK, and his former partner in rhyme, Pimp C. Both came to an end on December 5, 2007, when C was discovered dead in a Los Angeles hotel room.

Since the tragedy, B has soldiered on, putting the finishing touches on the "final" UGK album, 4 Life (due March 31), and — unbeknownst to pretty much everyone — a Pimp C solo album too, which he revealed to MTV News at the South By Southwest Music Conference, hours before playing a fierce set at the Austin Music Hall alongside acts like Mistah F.A.B. and B.o.B.

"There's a solo album from Pimp C that's going to be released in two months, called The Naked Soul of Sweet James Jones," he said. "That's probably the best album title I think I ever heard in my life."

The title of the new C album recalls his first solo effort, 2005's The Sweet James Jones Stories, and while B didn't reveal any additional details on the album, he did have plenty to say about his plans to tour behind 4 Life, including information about special Pimp C tribute shows in certain cities.

"They'll be probably in the top-five markets. These are shows that we're trying to put together for the core that's been supporting UGK the most — I would love to do it in every city, it's just not feasible for me to do — so it will probably be in, like, Houston, Dallas, and Atlanta, maybe Chicago, St. Louis," he said. "I don't want to get into it, 'cause there's a lot of cities that support UGK and I don't want them to be like, 'Oh man, they ain't bringing it here, they're tripping.' But it's going to be something more, where we bring other artists into the fold. Like, if we do the Houston show, I'll have other Houston artists come up and join me on different records. Same thing if we go to an Atlanta or Chicago ... try to make it an interactive experience."

The dates will serve as the final chapter in the UGK experience — after wrapping them, B will turn his focus to finishing his new solo album, Trill O.G. But, he says that for now, all of his energy is dedicated to giving his lifelong friend one final tribute, both on record and onstage.

"Yeah man, we're trying to do this with as much respect as possible, you know? It's a very unique and genuine situation in itself — I'm not really sure if it's ever really occurred as far as hip-hop goes," B said. "We're carrying this one with the kid gloves on. I made a lot of mistakes in my life — I'll probably make a lot more — I'm just praying I don't make one right now."

Source: MTV

Drewshady17 · 03-23-2009, 11:12 PM

Its good to hear this cause I thought that new UGK album was gonna be the last new verses we would ge to hear from Pimp C.Now we get a new Pimp album I can't wait for that to be released but he shoud wait a while since were gettin the new UGK album.Then when it comes it will be some fresh shit cause this is gonna be the last new shit for good unless Pimp C has a stash of tracks like Pac and there gonna keep coming outta nowhere.

Ed-ucation · 03-23-2009, 11:19 PM

One of the album on the south that I'm waitin the most this year

Precinct Phantom · 03-24-2009, 12:57 PM

^^^^yeah! Hope the album is as gd as it sounds!
Lking 4ward 2 this, and the UGK album

03-23-2009, 08:33 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 Talks New Pimp C Solo Album, Tribute Shows Bun B Talks New Pimp C Solo Album, Tribute Shows Bun B Talks New Pimp C Solo Album, Tribute Shows 'These are shows that we're trying to put together for the core that's been supporting UGK the most,' rapper says of upcoming tour. AUSTIN — Bun B is determined to maintain the legacy of both his former group, UGK, and his former partner in rhyme, Pimp C. Both came to an end on December 5, 2007, when C was discovered dead in a Los Angeles hotel room. Since the tragedy, B has soldiered on, putting the finishing touches on the "final" UGK album, 4 Life (due March 31), and — unbeknownst to pretty much everyone — a Pimp C solo album too, which he revealed to MTV News at the South By Southwest Music Conference, hours before playing a fierce set at the Austin Music Hall alongside acts like Mistah F.A.B. and B.o.B. "There's a solo album from Pimp C that's going to be released in two months, called The Naked Soul of Sweet James Jones," he said. "That's probably the best album title I think I ever heard in my life." The title of the new C album recalls his first solo effort, 2005's The Sweet James Jones Stories, and while B didn't reveal any additional details on the album, he did have plenty to say about his plans to tour behind 4 Life, including information about special Pimp C tribute shows in certain cities. "They'll be probably in the top-five markets. These are shows that we're trying to put together for the core that's been supporting UGK the most — I would love to do it in every city, it's just not feasible for me to do — so it will probably be in, like, Houston, Dallas, and Atlanta, maybe Chicago, St. Louis," he said. "I don't want to get into it, 'cause there's a lot of cities that support UGK and I don't want them to be like, 'Oh man, they ain't bringing it here, they're tripping.' But it's going to be something more, where we bring other artists into the fold. Like, if we do the Houston show, I'll have other Houston artists come up and join me on different records. Same thing if we go to an Atlanta or Chicago ... try to make it an interactive experience." The dates will serve as the final chapter in the UGK experience — after wrapping them, B will turn his focus to finishing his new solo album, Trill O.G. But, he says that for now, all of his energy is dedicated to giving his lifelong friend one final tribute, both on record and onstage. "Yeah man, we're trying to do this with as much respect as possible, you know? It's a very unique and genuine situation in itself — I'm not really sure if it's ever really occurred as far as hip-hop goes," B said. "We're carrying this one with the kid gloves on. I made a lot of mistakes in my life — I'll probably make a lot more — I'm just praying I don't make one right now." Source: MTV __________________ JBanksblog.com - check it out __________________

03-23-2009, 11:19 PM	#3
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03-23-2009, 11:12 PM	#2
Drewshady17 Shady/Aftermath/G-Unit Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,001 Repped: 295 Repped 347 Times in 71 Posts Neg Reps: 4 Neg Repped at 16 Times in 12 Posts	Its good to hear this cause I thought that new UGK album was gonna be the last new verses we would ge to hear from Pimp C.Now we get a new Pimp album I can't wait for that to be released but he shoud wait a while since were gettin the new UGK album.Then when it comes it will be some fresh shit cause this is gonna be the last new shit for good unless Pimp C has a stash of tracks like Pac and there gonna keep coming outta nowhere.