9DM: Don Uno, what’s good man? How you been?

Lush One: Been good man.. doin like 12 million things at once.. doin 18 much.. busy.. but its a good kind of busy.. success is very scary and not that comfortable all the time.. and you are forced to raised your standards for life or slow your momentum.. its crazy.. Im trying to enjoy it all and stay as organized and focused as possible.. we just gettin started.

9DM: Most people probably know you as the president of the Grind Time West Coast division, but aren’t you also involved in the company as a CEO?

Lush One: Yessir. I am co-CEO and co-owner of the company with Madd Illz and Drect in addition to the President of the West Coast division.. this position will be passed down tho, when the time is right. I still have some more VERY important moves to make for the Fresh Side, yadig? Tiajuana to Vancouver and everywhere in between.. WESTA COASTA OCEANA PACIFICA!!

9DM: Your last battle was with Unorthodox Phrases if I remember correctly. Are you ever going to make a return to the ring?

Lush One: At some point perhaps.. but its just not on my agenda right now. It would have to be someone more famous than me who really tried to fuck with me, test my nuts, or step on my toes.. or be someone that I admire but want to clash with.. otherwise I dont see it being a good move.. I’d rather be the shot clock- above the game..

9DM: I interviewed Drect and Madd Illz and asked where they thought Grind Time would be in a year. The answer seemed to be along the lines of world domination. Does that about some it up for you as well?

Lush One: Pretty much. We are expanding into many new arenas of urban culture while we continue to solidify and magnify our strong hold on our current points of interest (i.e. battle rap). We will continue to evolve and grow.. the opportunites on our horizon between the Vans Warped Tour, SXSW, The Source magazine, 2v2 tournament, new music distribution outlets, new reality shows, tv network connections,overseas tours, and some huge new sponsors and investors are just some of the things we are workin on in the next few months.. by the end of the year it will be even crazier.

9DM: What are some of the dream matches you would like to put together?

Lush One: I am planning a new event called M.O.B. (Massacre of the Bay) for either April or May.. it will be the biggest event GTNow has seen to date and will feature literally the illest line up ever.. nothing but dream matches.. for’realz..

9DM: Your in a group called Del-Mon correct? Could you explain what your name stands for and who’s on the roster?

Lush One: DelMon stands for Delinquent Monastery.. that is my crew for life and the members are Lush One, Plex Rock, and Ajaxx.. Jaxx is currently takin time off to focus on his new family, whereas Plex Rock and myself have continued on with a new project/group called the Rollin Rockers.. we recently got back from a tour in France where we got signed to a super dope and pretty famous label called Chinese Man Records www.chinesemanrecords.com . They are puttin out our debut EP on cd, vynil, and internet distritbution as well as settin up some pretty major tours.. You can peep some of our new music at: www.reverbnation.com/rollinrockers ..Its some crazy different shit but people are really lovin it.. especially the ladies!

9DM: Do you have any other projects in the works? It seems like your always making moves on some level.

Lush One: I already told you about the M.O.B. battle.. we (my other company COCONUTS ENT. ) got a monthly event in Frisco called FRESHEN UP which is crazy as well.. The FRESH COAST Non-Perishables Vol. 2 compilation drops on 2/16/10 on itunes, amazon.com , and more.. it features all of your favorite Fresh Coast heavy hitters as well as guest apearances by Sadat X, Motion Man, Mistah F.A.B., Slug of Atmosphere, AP9, T-Nutty, Killa Tay, & more.. The Rollin Rockers debut EP and a follow up EP are being worked on as well in addition to some contributions to some major compilations and projects of affiliates. I am also co-executive producing several other projects for Fresh Coasters and other alternative artists like my homie Roch as well.. Im available for guest verses, hosting, public apearances, promotions, modeling, acting, and consoltations as well.. DOIN 18 MUCH!

9DM: Madd Illz said that Grind Time is going to be releasing a magazine. Do you have any other idea’s as far as branching out into other area’s of business?

Lush One: we got a GANG of merchandise and product diversification ideas in the works that will be coming to life very soon.. the wheels are in motion. And skrill talk, among them is a new type of coconut-based rollin paper product called none other than… COCONUT YAPERS!!!

9DM: That’s probably one of the tightest things i’ve ever heard haha.  Good Lookin’ out for stopping through! Sounds like you have a lot in the works for 2010. Hopefully you’ll stop by in the future and keep us updated

Lush One: Of course, the NorthWest is and always has been a part of the Fresh Coast movement.. yall also got your unique style and flavor that you bring to the table.. I NEED to get back to Portland asap.. too many strippers and the most underrated chronic in the world.. I love Portland. When we gettin on a track fooooo! Get at me whenever, I would love to conribute to this site in any way I can and keep yall updated on the yay area and Los Ganjales movements.. BANG BANG SPLAAAASSSSHHH!!

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