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Interview
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So who
are the Yellow Jackets? Why was Christ Bearer
screaming out the group's name on almost every
sentence on our last interview? Prior to
publishing the
Christ Bearer's Yellow Jackets Interview,
the fans were already writing and asking about the
group due to their 'out of nowhere' impressive
double contribution to the new Killa Beez
compilation;
The Swarm Part 3: Pollen.
Labeled as RZA's newest group and the newest
Wu-Tang movement all that was known up until now was
that the group consisted of 11 to 13 members, which
was lead by the likes of already known Wu-Tang
affiliates Armel The Great, Christ Bearer and Meko
The Pharaoh. Armel, a one time protégé of GZA/Genius
belonged to the group known as C.O.I.N.s (Ancient
Coins), which was part of the Wu family tree then
known as United Kingdom (Population Click) that
housed the likes of Sunz of Man, Royal Fam, Brooklyn
Zu, Daddy Rose, Makeba Mooncycle and more. Christ
Bearer and Meko on the other hand are collectively
known as Northstar and were the first ever West
Coast Killa Beez singed under The RZA alongside the
Black Knights (Crisis, Warcloud, Doc Doom and Rugged
Monk), which were initially put together as Black
Knights of the Northern Star. What about the other
members of the group the fans are not familiar with?
With 13 members it will be a long and probably an
exhausting read to breakdown all the members this
very minute, however Wu-International linked up with
one of the members to connect the dots outside what
we already know with the DJ, Mc and producer known
as $paceman. Part of the extended Black Knights
family tree, $paceman has been doing his thing for a
while and quickly gaining recognition with his
varied style best described as Los Angeles streets
meets lyrical with a touch of grime. $paceman gained
more respect within the Wu and others when he
stopped Slaughterhouse (Yes Joe Budden's group) from
rushing the stage at the 2009 Rocks the Bells
concert. Deescalating the situation and keeping the
show on course, it was evident then that this
artist, entrepreneur and business man was a family
man first and rider for the Killa Beez movement.
As can been seen,
Yellow Jackets is more than just West meets East, or
Northstar meets COINs, It is all Wu or New Wu as it comes, Wu within Wu,
how did Armel from New York link up with Northstar
and other members to form the Yellow Jackets? what
about the other members of Yellow Jackets? who are
they, where are they from? how did they all connect?
why did RZA see the need to bring together another
group with this capacity of members? what is the
meaning of Yellow Jackets?
The
answer to these questions have been partially
answered in the first interview and everything else
answered on this exclusive interview with $paceman. Fans were
pleased with what they heard from the songs released
already, the buzz around the group is growing as
they have been touring and recording with creating
more buzz. A new movement has been born, a movement
that is needed in a time like this, a collective of
a-alikes coming together under the "W" for one
common cause with different styles and approach to
it. In continuation with West Coast Killa Beez
series, find out why $paceMan, Armel the
great, J Justice, 2Real, Ram, 1Man,
Voodou, ChristBearer, Meko, Skratch,
Shaddow, Surpreme, and General Jihad are called
Yellow Jackets and why they are relevant in today's
game.
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I like to say thanks first and foremost for
taking the time to answer these questions, highly
appreciated, and will also point out that nothing will be
altered, edited or changed when this is published online.
Wu-International: Let's start off with the group
questions and then proceed from there, can you kindly
introduce yourself to us and tell us about your group,
affiliation, location etc?
$paceman: West, West Yellow Jacketz to def..
What it do? What it won't do? The Spacetravler has landed...
Talk to me...I talk bacc… My group is the Yellow Jackets,
West Coast Killah Beez, Harbor City Go Gang/ Killah Bee Gang
affiliation, I'm from all parts of LA...from the gutta to
the butta... But I rep my hood too…Harbor City.
Wu-International: Thanks, Yellow Jackets is what’s up
right now, you have been featured on the new Swarm pt 3
project and Christbearer has been yelling the name all
through our last interview, why is the group called Yellow
Jackets?
$paceman: We are called Yellow Jacketz cuz’ we came
from the Killah bee hive to swarm ya’ city, stage, and carry
on the tradition of the Wu Tang Clan Foundation…
Wu-International: It’s a large group, how did the
group’s formation come about, and whose initiative was it to
put it together and why?
$paceman: We formed from branches of the two other
groups from West Coast Wu, Black Knights and North Star and
C.O.I.N.S, others who we knew they have natural talent to
stand up in hip hop now in this day n' age... Lyrics still
matter … The idea came from RZA to start a new movement ...
and this was started with the help of Armel the Great &
Christ Bearer (Black Box).
Wu-International: So what are the criteria if
any for being a member of the group, what qualities or
connections did you need to become a Yellow Jacket member?
$paceman:
Having knowledge of self
and supreme mathematics ... Not just knowing it but also
applying it to everyday life... I'm a hood nigga wit'
knowledge of self ... I found myself with the Black Knights
... But I can say General Jihad showed me to the promise
land and lead the way while I cut heads off on the journey
through time n space ...
Wu-International: Interesting, Christ Bearer informed
us that there were 13 members in Yellow Jackets; can you
please give us the full list of its members as we have seen
random list around on forums that are mostly guesses?
$paceman: Its 11 official members plus 2 unofficial
making it 13 in total. the numbers varied for a while to see
who our affiliates are gonna be, the core of the group will
be on the next single. For now its me; $paceMan aka
Universal Space, Armel the great, J Justice, 2Real, Ram,
1Man aka Koleon, Voodou, Christ Bearer, Meko Da Pharoa,
Skratch, Shaddow, Surpreme, and General Jihad.
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Wu-International: Thanks, can you please break down
everyone’s role as we were told that it includes producers,
singers, rappers and more?
$paceman:
Including myself, a few
of the jackets make beats too, We have our own in-house
producers as well, 2real and 1man + Voodoo make most
of the tracks ... As far as singers they just gotta have the
sound we looking for... We have affiliates’ of our own as
well ... AA Is another and Blacqtoven from Gain Green
Records.
Wu-International: Thanks, speaking of affiliates of
YJ, Christ Bearer also said there were 7 female MCs know as
Pink Jackets, can you please explain further, are these part
of Yellow Jackets or a female branch of Yellow Jackets and
can you kindly list their names please if you know them?
$paceman:
Pink Jackets aren’t ready
for da’ world just yet, they are affiliates on their own
right, when the time comes they can speak for themselves.
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Wu-International: We only found out about the group
last year November when we interviewed Christ Bearer before
the Swarm 3 compilation track list came out, when was the
group official put together or rather how long has the group
being functioning as Yellow Jackets?
$paceman:
Since about Sept 09'...
But we all came from the same grind ... So it's like a year
in da' making ... All soldiers were put through test before
they could even spit a rhyme.
Wu-International: How did the group get to feature on
Swarm 3 and how involved is the RZA with the Yellow Jackets?
$paceman:
We’re basically RZA’s newest group … He loved the record we
did for our projects and put us on the swarm compilation.
Wu-International: So is the
group signed under Wu Music Group? If not are you on any
label?
$paceman:
Wu is home … But it’s
always good to have options…
Wu-International:
Any reason as to why it was released only as a download?
$paceman:
Throughout the years, most of the vocals have been recorded
throughout the years so we just put out what we had already.
Wu-International: YJ is now part of the wider
extension of the West Coast Killah Beez, how do you relate
to the members of Black Knights and their extended family on
Black Ball'd?
$paceman: Yes we are all one, We all family ... We
move as one then branch off to do us... and come back
stronger. Just did a show with the whole Black Knights,
Black Ball'd, West Coast Killa Beez not along ago.
Wu-International: Apart from Meko, Christbearer and
Armel The Great who were already under Wu, the other names
are pretty much new to the fans, what were you or others
doing before Yellow Jacket?
$paceman: Me and Jihad have been making music for a
while now.. I'm a rider from the Black Knights before Yellow
Jackets, they could call on me for a few things ... I can
only speak for myself. I've been grinding from da' hills to
da' harbor promoting the group & myself ... Now we bout ta
take this world wide.. WU WORLD ORDER...
Wu-International: With 13 members, how easy is it to
record with all members or rather how or who decides who
jumps on a song and what not?
$paceman: It’s easy … We have a formula … plus it’s
who feels the vibe of the track…
Wu-International: Its easy to assume Christ Beare, or
Armel are the leaders of the group?
$paceman: If everybody’s a boss…Who’s gonna
clean the office?
Wu-International: Does the group have an album in
works and if so, any title?
$paceman: Yea no doubt … Titles??? Not yet … But
y’all will know first what we gonna call it.
Wu-International: How many songs deep are you and do
you have a planned date of release?
$paceman: We ova 100 songs in right now … No date …
But this year though if not next.
Wu-International: Interesting guest appearances
(features and producers) you might want to share with us
now?
$paceman: Yea' a few...The names will speak for
themselves ... U gonna have to wait on da' album to find out
... But legends from West and East coast are already on it
... production squads too...
Wu-International: What would you say sets the Yellow
Jackets apart from the rest of the groups out in hip-hop
these days?
$paceman: First the number of us ... 13, and the
diversity of Coasts and swag on da' track ... A West coast
group at heart wit the influence of the Godz, East and West
Coast.
Wu-International: Thanks for the group questions, now
let’s focus more on $paceman, why are you called that?
$paceman:
I'm like the missing link to the blunt brothers... Hahaha...
I'm always in another realm on da' mic and in my physical
... Sunset Park the movie... That was me in school so it
works ... And that good LA KUSH helps too keep me on my own
plain…
Wu-International:
How does it feel to be part of a great legacy such as
Wu-Tang?
$paceman:
A BLESSING I WAS DESTINED FOR … I believe I was put here
on this planet to have my voice heard … It feels like where
I belong.
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Wu-International:
You
seem to have some solo songs already floating, do you
already have something out or are you working on a solo
project as well, if so please tell us more about this?
$paceman:
I do... But the album I pulled it bacc … really to revamp
and put under my label. My solo project "A WORLD BEYOND
BELIEF” will be out soon after the YJ album ... My first
artist under my label…"SPACED OUT ENTERTAINMENT” will be my
brother JOOSE ... He da’ truth ... reppin’ SEATTLE WA… |
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Wu-International:
Any other members in the group working on a solo
or have something already out you might want to share with
us?
$paceman: I know
they do … But they can speak on their own.
Wu-International:
How did $paceman fall into his craft as an MC, what made you
pick up the mic?
$paceman:
It's was DJ $paceman... I
used to do parties and shit... At the end of most the
party's I was spinning and rappin' at the same time ... I
had to choose one or the other... One of My homies got me
into battling at the same time I was in transition wit DJing...
Then $P@C£ was born ... Shout out to my boy Webs!! and & 2nd
State.
Wu-International:
Christ Bearer compared the group to the new Wu-Tang, who is
your favourite Clan member and if you were to compare
yourself to any, who would that be?
$paceman:
Hahahahaha….That’s what
it do … Can you say WU MASSACARE? It goes in any order…It’s
hard for me to say what 9 planets Is my favourite, cuz I got
luv for all the GODZ… I don’t compare myself to anyone in my
crew or clan…but for face value like Mef, Devin Tha Dude,
and Xzibit in one… but you can tell me better than I can
tell you…Hahhaha
Wu-International:
Westcoast Killa Bee Gang were just 2 groups but has
rapidly grown over the past year, is this due to RZA and
other Killah Beez now residing in that part of the State or
any other reason?
$paceman:
Yea can say that's
true... But I really think RZA has bigger plans for us...
More than we know… We've been lying dormant like a virus in
a cut waiting to spread the new West Wu sound to da’ world
and let real fans know HIP HOP is NOT DEAD!
Wu-International:
It’s been a lot of questions the fans wanted to know but for
now we will end it here, anything else you will like to add
or say that’s not been covered already?
$paceman:
Westside till I die!!
Yellow Jacketz, Live strong, Wu-Tang forever, Peace to all
the Killa Bee Gangz, Black Knights, Northstar, Indovizualz,
Committee, my West Coast hip-hop homies, Cognac 69,
Blaqthoven, Planet Asia, Hen Gee, Excel, Omar Cruz, Roscoe,
Big O, and all the rest you know who you are, Get at me if
you don't T $P@C£-OUT!!! ... Peace to 4TH Discple, We need
that beat God, holla!!
Wu-International:
Guess that's your last words?
$paceman:
Shout Out to ‘RZA’ …WU TANG FOREVER!!!
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