Feature: Mista Pakman Dangerou$ Decodes ‘U Know Wussup (G-Mix) Remastered 2024’
Can you share any interesting or unique musical elements or production techniques used in this album?
I wanted to bring something new to the people who are actually into West Coast 90’s type of rap more than the current state of Hip-Hop we are in right now. I have always been an artist first up until I decided to produce and make beats on my own, so using G-Funk sounds and also using sounds from Memphis Phonk mixed together this album was the first attempt to come up with my own type of sound. G-Funk sounds, and Memphis sounds together make what I like to call “Gutta Phunk,” which is the name of the release coming soon on May 3rd. However, on this project, we took that same idea and also remixed and remastered everything we did last year on the first project called ‘U Know Wussup.’ I wanted to give potential fans, old and new listeners a better listening experience in general.
What was the initial spark or idea that led to the creation of 'U Know Wussup (G-Mix) Remastered 2024?'
The spark and idea are from the release from last year the original project ‘U Know Wussup.’ This album would be an opportunity once again to reintroduce who we are, what we’re about and where we come from. I also wanted to put a twist to saying remix, and just called it “G-Mix” meaning Gutta Mix.
Which song(s) from the album do you think best represents your artistic vision?
Every song. But if I could only choose a few it would be Stackin’ Chicken (G-Mix), Cali Love (G-Mix), and Hustlin’ (G-Mix).
Can you tell us more about you as an artist?
I began my musical journey in 2006-2007, by 2007 I recorded with my group Blackwolvez. I originally wanted to be a solo artist but I ended up working so hard at my craft at the age of 17 that family and friends were proud to hear I decided to be more involved upon being approved first by my father who started the group. The idea of ‘Blackwolvez’ goes way back to 2001, which was originally a street security team for my father who is “Skitzo Thee Incredible” who is also an artist. Known in the 90’s as “Schitzo” or “Schizo” in the Sacramento, CA 90’s underground Rap era. Skitzo has collaborated with Gary Mackey (G-Mac) who performed the Lead Vocals on his first Multi-Platinum hit “The Ghetto” by Too Short on Jive Records. Schitzo was once signed to the bay area legend, Mac Dre, aka Andre Hicks, to his label 2nd Life Entertainment in 1999 featured on the compilation ‘Bloodline’ with two songs “Witness Da Terror” and “Toe From Da Flow” Schitzo is also featured on Repo Ricks compilation ‘Repolation’ as ‘Schizo’ with his song “Keep On Pimpin’,” featuring Really Real. I just released his first published project under my independent label Full Moon Recordz. The album is called “Back 2 The 90’s.”
As a member of Blackwolvez and knowing the history and having the opportunity to release music back in 2008 feels like I’m way ahead. Even though it was only one project “Global Warmin’”, I am thankful. I was named by my people and my father my first rap name was Young Dre. But my style got too heavy and my father decided to just call me Pakman since I would have the munchies and eat a lot. Also, I was given the name Mista Pakman based on how my style was and able to take the flow I had to make it work for what we were doing with music at that particular time and I see over time when you put forth the effort it actually shows in the long run so all real Hip-Hop heads and real Rap Artist who are out there don’t give up always work on your craft, even if your just an artist in general that’s key. It was a nice learning experience, and even the time I spent taking time off recording and just perfecting my craft once again 2012 to 2019 I was more into making beats and perfecting production. By 2018 I began Full Moon Recordz and Trip Sevenz Recordz. Now we are releasing more music which is good. I’m still introducing myself and getting my music out there. My album “Gutta Phunk” will be released on May 3rd, 2024.
Can you walk us through your creative process when writing and composing music?
I always make sure I either have a good beat or I create one that sounds unique and good enough for me to rap on. It has to be a heavy hitter each time for me in order to get in the zone. It’s gotta be a banger, west coast no doubt. But I even step out of my own comfort zone sometimes I’ll rap on something totally different than West Coast type of beats. The hook always comes out of nowhere. I usually write my songs when I know I got something good. Quality is a must, we’re always about what sounds better. I keep a good workflow, and I never stop til’ complete what I started. I write whatever comes to me.