There are many sides to David Banner. The Mississippi MC broke through a few years ago with his energetic brand of conscious crunk rap, with songs like "Like A Pimp" and "Cadillac On 22's," energizing listeners with their sheer visceral power and glittering beats.
But underneath all the bluster lies a contemplative and thoughtful person, as you'll see in this exclusive Buzzworthy video interview below.
Despite being an accomplished producer in his own right, Banner's new album, Death Of A Pop Star, was done in collaboration with the esteemed beatmaker 9th Wonder (Little Brother). In the interview below, Banner talks about the concept behind the album and how it took shape in the wake of Michael Jackson's death. For Banner and 9th Wonder, Jackson's death was a symbolic death of contemporary music, itself. It's fascinating stuff.
He also talks a bit about his new video, "Be With You," and the influence the classic Busta Rhymes clip "Woo Ha" had on its making. David Banner also gives some pretty detailed financial advice to any would-be artists.
9th Wonder drops by later in the clip to share what was on the syllabus of that college course he recently taught. We wouldn't be mad at having Professor Wonder teaching us a little knowledge!
Check out the video interview with David Banner and 9th Wonder and watch their "Be With You" video, both below. Death Of A Pop Star is out now.