R&B singer Rashad speaks to De-Composed about "NOTORIOUS"

I got the privilage to get another take on the movie NOTORIOUS, as I blogged about previously. Rashad, well known for his R&B hit "Sweet Misery" and also for his music production sat down with me and talked about his personal experiece with B.I.G and how he feels being brought back to the sad memories of his death. I met with Rashad at his music studio "The Sugar Shack" where he does most of his recording, and he was very hospitable and willing to share his story. We sat and chatted about his experiences as a young artist coming up learning from the greats. Talking with Rashad is always a privilage, because of his experience being an artist on various record labels since a very young age (now Universal Records). He always has a lot of insightful things to say about music and its industry.

When NOTORIOUS first showed previews in theatres, Rashad immediately commented on it's arrival being too soon. I think that concept should definately be considered, because of the way B.I.G. died and how most people who were in his life at that time are still living. I think it probably hurts them the most, being brought back to exact memories that they gave up in order to contribute to the film's accuracy.

For those of us who did not get a chance to meet the man or know first hand the whole story of who Christopher "B.I.G." Wallace was, it should be valued that we can hear people talk about it. ENJOY THE POD CAST COMING TOMORROW!!

If you want to know more about Rashad and his music, visit http://www.rashadmusic.com/ or http://www.universalmusic.com/, and www.myspace.com/elevatormusic. You can also see the music video for Rashad's hit single "Sweet Misery" at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNzjYR_U5as.

UPDATE 1/29/09
Listen to the interview!