Mistah Wilson: Yo, DPone, what’s good, fam!
Glad to have you here with us for this exclusive
interview with ThaWilsonBlock! What’s new?
DPone: Shout out to ThaWilsonBlock family for
supporting me throughout the years. I’m honored
for this opportunity and thank you for having me.
In 2010 I moved to Austin, Texas because I
received a big opportunity to showcase my music
in another region to expose my family to a more
family oriented environment that the city of
Austin provides. I had great experiences, learned
a grip about the music business, performed in
many states, and met a lot of talented people. The
experience has humbled me and gave me a
mature perspective on managing my brand in the
music industry and release nothing but dope
projects. It’s time to work!
Mistah Wilson: How was life growing up in
Pasadena for you?
DPone: Growing up in Pasadena was a
challenge. During my childhood, we lived near
Villa & Cypress and then we moved to a small
apartment on Los Robles, across from the 99cent
store. The neighborhood was rough and I hung
hang out at the Mini Mart on Fair Oaks, Jackie
Robinson Park, Boys and Girls Club, and many
other spots. Naturally, my parents didn’t want me
hanging out in the Pasadena streets, but nobody
could tell me anything back then. Lol I was in the
streets, getting into a grip of sh*t. When my
parents divorced, we came on financial hardships,
and I was homeless. I lost a lot of homies during
gang wars and put in major work to survive hard
times. Honestly, I’m a nomad. When I was
homeless, I lived everywhere. I’ve lived in
Monrovia, Covina, Glendora, and El Monte. The
entire 626 is where I call home.
Mistah Wilson: What was it that led you to become a
rapper?
DPone: Back in the day, I was supporting my friend’s
dream of being a rapper. I bought studio equipment and
played around with rapping. I would get on a couple tracks
with my friend, who had been doing it for years. People
kept saying they liked my flow, my delivery, and always
told me to keep it up. I didn’t think much of it because I
only had 2 solo songs out of 16 songs that people heard. In
2006 I took my skills seriously, went solo, and I’ve been
perfecting my craft ever since.
Mistah Wilson: We heard of you years ago on Pasadena’s
music scene with tha release of D’OG Chronicles volume 1.
What you got crackin these days?
DPone: The D’og Chronicles Vol 1 hosted by DJ Ill Will
was a blessing. Simple fact, Ill Will doesn’t work with just
anybody. So for him to cosign The D’og Chronicles put me
on the west coast radar and had me on multiple top websites.
Currently, I’m working on my new mixtape, “Big Body
Musik (Barz & Hookz)”. It consists of my signature bars
filled with inspiring lyricism and strong delivery. I will be
releasing this project this summer. Get ready!