Questions For Me?? I'm Here Finally!! Joe, Down Low..

[JoeDownLow]

Ok you all... Tumbo finally found me and I want to answer as much questions you all have for me.. This is my first time so I hope this message works... Be checkin' in all this week until Friday!!! Peace and thanks again Tumbo!! Joe DOWN LOW!! :sup

[Tumbo]

Yo Joe!

First of all, it's so fantastic that you are here.
You will see that many people will bow down for you and thak you for all the fantastic music you have been providin' us thru the years. Well, I'm not gonna write here how big fan of yours I am, because you already know that... hehe.

Anyway, let's get it started with the questions. I'm gonna start with some great questions that one of our users, and great fan of yours, Dennis, wrote:

1. Why did Mike leave Down Low
2. Do you wanna work with him (Mike) again?
3. Who was adressed in the song "This Be Da Reason", was it an answer to the disses in "Mission (Booya)" from the Nana Album and what was that all about?!
4. Are there any unreleased Down Low songs you can share with the fans
5. What direction do you want to go with the "new Down Low" talking 'bout Music and Lyrical content
6. What are your favourite three Down Low songs (NO single please :) )
7. Do you wanna work with any european artist on the new stuff and/or anyone from the past? (maybe from R.A.R., Ex-RnG, Ex-Flip Da Scrip)
8. Any interest in working with A.K.-S.W.I.F.T., Darkman or other Artists from the Euro-Rap era who are trying to come back?
9. What is your favourite Down Low album?
10. Why did Darren Tucker leave D.L. after 2 singles?
and here are a couple of my questions:
11. What is Mike doing now? Are you in contact with him?
12. Were there any videos to "Don't look any further", "Thank
You", "Wouldn't it be good" and "Living In The Ghetto"?
13. How did you come up with the name Down Low?
14. Tell us all about what you are doing now, and tell us about the new stuff you are working on.
15. What about the new name? Tell us all about it.


Thanx in advance for the answers and big love to you man!

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"Tumbo", the moderator and creator of T-Music.

Edited by: DaCellaFella  at: 7/12/04 15:14

[Sperber]

It's Joe, JOE is here!!!! I have one question which isn't listed in your list..

16. Why is there only an censored version of "This be da Reason"... The song is da phatest track with the hardest lyrics and I like this flow of Joe...

Greets from Sperber2005 [Daniel] to Joe! Thanks for all Joe!

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Edited by: AudiTumbo  at: 7/12/04 14:59

[maxiMOOM]

Yo Joe my playah! I believe that i am the biggest fan of Down Low and you personally in this forum and one of the biggest in the world!! I got EVERYTHING i could get that you got out with mike as Down Low (Albums, singles, vinyls, promo's, imports) and sum other stuff like Scoopy, X-pression e.t.c. I never got the chance to come and meet you closer coz i live in Cyprus and it's far but i still pay and support you by buying all this music stuff that you bring out! I ALWAYS believed and i still do that you re one of the greatest rappers in the world, in fact i personally think that you re the best in the world! It is like a dream of mine to meet you nah mean? I hope i can do it in the future, i ll try my best! One thing that i want from you as a huge fan, is to "NOT STOP MAKING MUSIC!!!" I cannot imagine hip-hop without your voice, style and lyrics! Keep representing and i will keep being next to you in any way that i can! Even in my mind, that you blow out with all these rhymes, style and lyrics that you got!! THE GREATEST RAPPER OF ALL TIMES!!! THANK YOU!!

[B_Bee]

waooooooo , i can't believe !!!
Joe From Down Low come here
I'm Your BIG FAN Since i heard the song Vision of life.
I really like Your Voice,Your Rap is very good,I Like.
And I Remember When u was come to france for the dance machine concert,it was very GREAT
And i have a question:
18. Will the new cd be out in FRANCE

Thanks JOE

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Edited by: AudiTumbo  at: 7/12/04 17:29

[Gallardo]

This is one of, if not the greatest honour for me to talk to one of my big idols. It's a miracle that Joe is here. I have my question also:

17. Where do you get the inspiration to your fantastic lyrics?

Thank you!

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[hammer83]

Joe!?? Joe Thompson!?!?! From Down Low!?!?
Is somebody playing a joke here or is it really you!?

If it is.... *fainted*

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"Stay low, with the hammer throw.."

[Docent]

Hello, Joe!!!

I'm soooooo pleased to white something for you now, just to say "thank you" for everything you've done for european music!
I'll never 4ger all da phattest raps, you brought to people's minds, the music of Down Low, your visual image and the invisible, but tangible strongest spirit and atmosphere of your work.
Yeah, and that's my question for you:
19. What is about the chances of european hiphop to hit all the charts again like in 1996-1998?
20. What does this style really need now to complete the expectations to bring back a former power?

Thank You Sooooooo Much!!!!

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[SultanX]

The Greatest Rapper

Welcome Joe On The Land!!
You My Best Rapper I Have All Your Albums,Singles & Remixes
I Listen To your Music Everyday Everyday Everday
I Hope You Never Stop To Make Music
So Let Me Thank You For What You Give To Us!!




Finally : I Hope On The New Album There More "Sad" Songs Because I Love Your Sad Songs

Good Luck

Peace,

S.T.X.

Edited by: SultanX07X  at: 8/12/04 18:33

[Tumbo]

Wow Joe!

Thank you so much for the answers on the questions. You can't imagine how much this means to us! And believe me, we are keeping our fingers crossed, and we're praying to God that you will come back strongly. You are the trendsetters man!


I'm just gonna continue writing down the questions that poppes up in my mind for now.

21. Do you have a special theory of how to gettin' back up there on Viva? I mean, you gotta agree that you have to get a video to the next song you are going to release, and it needs to get up there. It needs to reach the fans! I mean, sure there or a lot of people here on the site, but I can't imagine how many out there that have not forgotten about Down Low and would be thrilled when they would see you in their tv screen again.
22. What was that about Rappers Against Racism? Was it only a project to make some cash for the company? I mean, in my opinion the album "The message" is one of the greatest ever. And did you know that Shift released "The message vol.2" last year? But you know with what? Just some ordinary compilation songs from 2Pac and Dr.Dre and stuff like that. How can they just use such a powerful name as RAR and use it like that? It seems that they only care about their own pockets....
23. Which was your biggest single-success? I mean if we talk about you winning most on it? Was it "Johnny B" or "Once upon a time"?
24. How do you pronounce the new name? "Jayeric"?
25. How did you and Mike meat?
26. Promise us to tell Mike about this site. There are so many people adoring you in here!
27. And promise us that you won't stop with droppin' phat rhymes on the tracks. I mean, for example "New monday" , "Potion" or "Another day". Man, your flow is so special and believe me it takes you deeply to your heart.
28. I just wanna thank you personally for your lyrics. They have helped me (and I'm sure many other fans) in some life situations. For example "So Long Goodbye..." helped me a lot, and it was a very special feeling to listen to your rap and know that you have gone thru the same thing.
29. Which is your favourite Down Low video?
30. What does the modern european hiphop need to bring itself back its former huge popularity?
31. How d'ya appreciate chances of any euro-hiphop-artist, who's trying to comeback and to hit the charts again?
32. When is your birthday?
33. What do you mean that you say that you didn't know about the company released the song? Do you mean "Livin' in the ghetto"?

That is all for now Joe. Thank you again, and we're waiting for your next answers.

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"Tumbo", the moderator and creator of T-Music.

Edited by: AudiTumbo  at: 9/12/04 14:19

[schobbepetzer]

Hi Joe!
Whats up man?
34. I wanna say thanks for being here, its really an honour to talk to someone like you.
35. I just read your answers and you said you wouldnt care about working with A.K. or Nana. And you said you know them both.
So why wouldnt you care about working with them? Is their style so different or are they as persons so different and complicated?
36. You said you dont wanna use bad words, but I can clearly remember that in "Murder II" you said:
....... shut your @#%$ mouth .....
Why isnt that censored?
I myself use bad words everyday, thats just how I am, thats the way I express myself. And sometimes it takes these bad words to express the strength of a feeling. So in my opinion theres nothing bad about using 4-letter-words. And I dont like censored tracks.
Rap is an art and art shouldnt be censored.
37. So, what about the new tracks; do you use bad words? And if you do, will they be censored?
Thanks ........

Edited by: schobbepetzer  at: 12/12/04 13:26

[JoeDownLow]

Ok you all!! Here's the answers yo..
1.Mike left Down Low because he couldn't deal with the producers anymore. Mike wanted to sing more R&B songs (like R.Kelly) with a hip-hop touch but we had our directions in Down Low, our own style, and we wanted to keep it. Nothing personal between us. We are still the best of friends. We talk now and then. And oh yeah?? Mike's a 2time Papa, 2 girls. Cool!!
2.Far as working with Mike, sure!!! Anytime.. We are homies for life you guys got to understand that.
3. In,"This be da Reason" song, it really wasn't a diss or something.. Just wanted to be heard that we did hear the track they made.Down Low don't get into fights over tracks just to sell records. I rather fight for the minds of the listeners out there with strong messages. Let's compete for that..And that all, that why it stopped there and didn't went any further..By the way, Nana and I are cool friends on the outside. We talk now and then.. On da biz-tip you know..
4.Unreleased tracks?? Don't know.. maybe on the fly from the company.. just to make back profits off of the old hits..maybe..
5.New stuff? What direction? Continue to show what we are into nowadays. R&B, Hip-Hop,Battle Raps,Sad Songs, Party Songs, Gospel Raps,Rap Band Blends, so on.. Let's grow. But one thing, the messages are dead-on!! Something from the heart in every direction.
6.My favorite 3 songs? And no singles? Hmmm...1. Freak On( 3rd Dimension album) 2.For those open people. Open from the "It Ain't Over" Album. It was recorded one time, a freestyle. We loved it. 3.Come into my mind,on the first album "Visions". A Freestyle. I love when I can kick off the top of my head. It show flows are always around me. But believe me, I love taking my time and write the thought right.
7.Working with other artists? European or not. My answer is always yeah!! If the campaign is really right. sure. But everything must be that way. I hate to do something and it don't reach the people. I could be working with somebody who can.
8.I wouldn't care honestly. I know them both..
9.Favorite Down Low Album? Third Dimension but don't get me wrong, I love all of them especially my first.
10.Tucker left because we couldn't get along with his manager. Larry Johnson.
11.I think Mike is chillin' working on solo stuff.. He's a family man now. And yes we stay in contact. We are still best of friends.
12.Shift Music didn't have no money,spend it all on a boy-group named "Boys Alive" and didn't go anywhere.. So they just released anything hoping on a hit.. But no Video, no hit.. Shift didn't even talk with us when they released it, so I didn't know until you guys told me.. Sad, but true.
13.I and a producer daniel sat down and wrote out some names. And I had said "Low Down" and he didn't so much like it. Then I said "Down Low", He loved it. He ask me what did it mean, and I said " a sercet" shhh.. He loved it, and that how it was born.
14. The new stuff is finished now. 13 tracks. ready to go. Think on calling us," Jeric" (joe and rick), to hard squeezing Down Low from the other owners of the name. That's why no releases so far. But we see.. Their is still hope under Down Low as still the name. But we see..
15.Answer that in 14. But the so called new name represent the new style of us. And direction. enjoy it.
16. It was censored because I don't like to say @#%$ and bad words unless I have to use them, theirs are no room for that. I'm a good boy, and I try to represent the good side of Hip-hop.Knowledge, wisdom, understanding, freedom, speaking out on racism. And so on..
17. My inspiration must come from God or somebody else is talking to me telling me what to say and when over what music. It's a great power to have. If you are a true artist inside.
18. In France for a release? I don't know.. Gonna be shopping for a company over these next weeks, you all keep your fingers crossed for me. please, It really works when you all think on me.. Peace and there's your answers in a nutshell!! One love to all.. Be checkin In now until Friday!! Joe Down Low,

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[centurio97]

Hi Joe! I just wanted to say hi and tell ya that your music touches my heart!!! I LOVE THE TRACK : So long goodbye / Dont you / "NEVER AGAIN" !!! Miracle tracks which speaks to our souls!Keep up the good work and remember we all love you,we ll keep our fingers crossed for you!

C ya Booya
Peace
Centurio aka NiL

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[Sperber]

Thanks Joe for all you have done for us.
I must say that I had not believed that one person can make me soooo happy...Your raps are just wonderful. The other good thing on your albums is that not every song is the same. Every song sounds great. Every song had a specially touch for me. For Example when I hear the song "So long goodbye...(Single)" my heart is just jumping of happyness....Your Lyrics are more than great. Noone can beat you and Joe: I will support you 'til I die. This is a promise from me and I'm sure the others on that board will do this, too. And a real good singer or rapper will get a record deal, be sure, look at Darkman Nana, he had sold the new CD from his fanpage and now he got a deal with Sony. And I'm sure you will manage that. Rick, Mike and you are the best. Your Music had so much influence to me....And this is my big big THANK U only for DOWN LOW!!!!

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[hammer83]

Wow, this is such an honor Joe!
It means a lot that the artists care about the fans.

I have one question:
38. Will there be as much rap from you as in the "typical" Down Low sound, or will you go more R&B, where Rick sings more? Please, don't stop rappin'. We need your rap!

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"Stay low, with the hammer throw.."

Edited by: AudiTumbo  at: 9/12/04 14:20

[B_Bee]

Hi JOE
thank for the answer
crossed for you tooo
and waiting your CD

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[Ramio]

wow joe, thanks for all the answers, now I feel great knowing you made new stuff and it is just a matter of time

[kaczy]

Hi!
first of all, your albums were great;)
if it's about the question:
43. is there any possibility for making a polish - english nice joint with you. a collaboration ( i'm an underground rapper from Poland).

big up 4 u !!!
and for T-music also!

Edited by: DaCellaFella  at: 9/12/04 22:59

[D-e-f-]

Thank you, Joe, for answering all these questions (the first 10 were mine) so detailed! Nice to hear that 3rd Dimension is your fav. LP, too ;)

Another important question (i think very important for everyone) is
39. Are these (9?) Songs we could hear samples from this spring, songs which are going to be on the new LP and represent the new style you wanna come out? That's important to many of us, because lots of people said, this is not "Down Low-Style" and they missed your raps in the short-samples. The music was too modern us-rap oriented. We were missing the old-special feeling the classic-DL-songs had. You know what I mean?
Question 40. would be, who is producing you now? Are you doin' it by yourself or are you still working with Schubert/Gonschorek etc? Do they belong to directly to shiftmusic (in-house producers)?
41. Can u try to get Mike or Rick to check this board out?
PS: I think you can tell Mike, next time you talk, that all the fans sending their congrats and best wishes for his little girls ;). Same goes out to your and Rick's family, of course ;) but since u mentioned that Mike became father of 2 daughters, i had to mention it especially :D
42. short one: what's your nickname u used in some songs? J exhale? or was it J XL :)

P-E-A-C-E and thanks!
Dennis a.k.a D-e-f-

\\ www.d-e-f-music.de.vu //

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can u hear him comin' ?

[surkn]

ohh wow ..
one of the best rappers ever is here i can`t beleive that
im a big fan joe & thanks for joinin us ..

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