Papoose & CertiFYD release "LAW LIBRARY" Part 7 - "RAPE" on iTunes - produced by CertiFYD - Support & purchase please!

Papoose - LISTEN TO LAW LIBRARY PART 7 "Statutory Rape" produced by @CertiFYDmusic

CertiFYD Production Group  
Papoose  have brought you classic street bangers in the past such as  "Street Credibility", "Gift and a Curse" and "Pop a Wheely".  This team links up again for the Law Library series, part 7 which focuses on "Statutory Rape."


Papoose & CertiFYD collaborate to release "LAW LIBRARY" part 7, the legendary series that has created a huge following dropping real knowledge on various legal issues.  The guitar heavy track creates the perfect backdrop for the overall vibe and feel of the record.
Please go out and support real music.  Visit iTunes and look for  "Papoose Law Library" and find part 7. 
Thanks for your support!   CertiFYD


The tracks starts at 22 seconds...

Papoose - LISTEN TO LAW LIBRARY PART 7 "Statutory Rape" produced by @CertiFYDmusic

About Papoose:

Born in New York City by Americo-Liberian parents, Papoose made his first attempts at rapping at the age of 11. He was given his name by his grandma Vivian because of his childhood resemblance to a Native American child. Inspired by Kool G Rap, Rakim and Big Daddy Kane he made his first appearance & became known to the public when he appeared in 1998 on Kool G Rap's Roots of Evil album. The following year, he released his first single, "Thug Connection"/"Alphabetical Slaughter".

On August 24, 2006, his official website announced that he had signed with Jive Records in a deal worth $1.5 million. An album to be called The Nacirema Dream ("American" spelled backwards) was planned. However, in September 2007, Kay Slay revealed that he and Papoose had left Jive, commenting that they had "almost [become] victims of A&R hell." On 21 Gun Salute, Papoose said that he was able to keep the $1.5 million in spite of not releasing an album.

After an early record deal failed, he decided to produce and sell his own mixtapes, one of which he presented to DJ Kay Slay outside the offices of New York's Hot 97 after the latter's radio show there. This led to Kay Slay inviting Papoose onto the air, and, impressed by his rendition of "Alphabetical Slaughter", signing him to his Streetsweepers Entertainment label. He continued to release mixtapes at a prolific rate – over a dozen between 2004 and 2006 – and won the Justo Mixtape Award for Best Underground Artist in 2005. In Summer 2008, Papoose stated that due to him not being ready to release his Debut album, He will continue to impress his audiences and release mixtapes every season.

• 2004: Art & War
• 2004: Street Knowledge
• 2004: The Beast from the East
• 2004: Election Day
• 2005: A Moment of Silence
• 2005: The Underground King
• 2005: Sharades
• 2005: Mixtape Murder
• 2005: A Bootlegger's Nightmare
• 2005: Bedstuy Do or Die
• 2005: Unfinished Business
• 2006: Menace II Society Part 2
• 2006: A Threat and a Promise
• 2006: The Boyz in the Hood
• 2006: The 1.5 Million Dollar Man
• 2006: Second Place is the First Loser
• 2006: The Fourth Quarter Assassin
• 2007: Internationally Known
• 2007: Already a Legend
• 2008: Build or Destroy
• 2009: 21 Gun Salute
• 2009: Military Grind
• 2010: Papoose Season

iStandard / CertiFYD intervew on "iStandard Producers" website

iStandard's website link:  http://blog.istandardproducers.com/2009/12/certifyd/

iStandard / CertiFYD Interview

CertiFYD HEAT

Interview by: Kristen Teesdale


What’s up, CertiFYD. Thanks for taking time out to talk to iStandard. So let’s get to it. You both began as musicians for several independent and major acts. How did you score your first gig?

J. Guido- Basically it all started playing in church as a kid. Music was always the coolest part of church when I grew up and when a need for a guitar player arose I stepped up thanks to the help of my mom and dad.

Pi- My first gig was at church as well.


Who are some of the artists you played with/for prior to the inception of CertiFYD Production Group?

PI- Musiq SoulChild, Jeff Bradshaw, Corey “Latif” Williams (songwriter for Chris Brown, Cassie, Musiq)


I read that you grew up in Camden, NJ. What was the music scene like in Camden when you were younger and how did that play into your career development?

Pi- There is a lot of talent in Camden NJ but really not a lot of outlets to get your music out there. I went to a Creative Arts High School, which helped a lot in being around other artist and musicians. But you have to realize that Camden NJ was just rated “The Most Dangerous City” in the nation according to FBI reports just the other day.

Camden has consistently been in the top 10 most dangerous cities. Surrounded by so much negativity and crime, CertiFYD wants to show and prove that there is a lot of talent coming from this city and positive things happening as well.

J. Guido- Philadelphia is just a 5 minute drive over the bridge so we are influenced by the Philly scene as well.


Incorporating real instruments into your production work can really foster a unique sound that a lot of producers don’t have the ability to recreate. Do you find that it gives you an edge in the industry?

J. Guido- I think it does because we are able to cut stuff from scratch, transpose, and arrange harmonies, naturally because of our background with understanding chord structure.

Conversely, what are some of the challenges posed when you integrate your own musical elements in this line of work?

Pi- I guess it can be a gift and a curse to be so talented…lol, just joking.

Nah, just playing. I think the challenge is being to able put to produce music for the average listener to enjoy versus making music for musicians.

As brothers, do you find it difficult to work together at times? Or does the sibling connection only strengthen the work relationship?

J. Guido- Lol…I think it’s both. Sometimes it difficult to draw the line between brother versus partner and like all family things can get tensed and stressful, but the bottom line is that we have great chemistry together and love making music.

Ok, break it down for us. Who is better on the drums? The bass?

Pi- Well basically my main instrument is the drums and J. Guido’s strength is the guitar, but we can play it all in the studio.

With such a broad range of experience to boast (rock, pop, hip hop, etc.), you remain versatile in a constantly evolving industry. Does your creative process differ for each genre or do you maintain the same system regardless?

J. Guido- It really just depends. Usually if we are working on a Rock or R&B track it will start from a melody idea from the guitar or keyboard. For the Hip Hop joints is more about the drums. We get our inspiration from many different things in life, but no matter if we are working on a Rock or Hip Hop track we are just capturing the moment.

Pi-Sometimes it may vary on how you approach the different music styles. These days an R&B track can be a Hip Hop joint and vice versa or Rock music with Hip Hop drums is a hard beat, etc… Music is music, it just has to fit the vibe.

What do you do when you find yourself struggling to find that perfect beat?

Pi- If we are in a situation where we are not feeling the vibe or the ideas we’ll just take a break, clear the mind a little…lol, and get back to work. That usually works… (jokingly laughs)

You’ve said that “this is not a hobby, but it’s your life.” Do you believe that the passion that drives you was born in you or has it developed and increased over time?

J. Guido- Both. In order to fight this music industry battle you have to love and hate it at the same time. At the end of the day it’s our love for the music that keeps us here. Being able to change the way people feel thru our music is what motivates us.


What’s next for CertiFYD?

J. Guido- Right now we are just working hard and pushing forward. We are about to ink an endorsement deal with Roland for promoting some of their products, and working on some new projects that will be coming out soon. Also, getting ready to drop our artist, Yae Hustle (rapper from Philly) first mixtape and working with our R&B Artist / Songwriter Chino Moy.