GWG INTERVIEWS EAZY E's DAUGHTER E.B WRIGHT!

As the daughter of the late Eazy- E founder of the worlds most dangerous group N.W.A, E.B Wright is creating a path all her own by creating music (and style) all her own. 

In attempts to bridge the generational gap between Eazy-E fans and E.B’s generation alike, she is set to release her LP this fall. 

Inheriting her fathers gift for entrepreneurship, style and storytelling, E.B uses music and style to express herself with a capsule collection appropriately titled “We Want E.B” she puts her own spin on her fathers iconic slogan “We Want Eazy” as a special way to continue to honour his legacy. 

As Universal Pictures' highly-anticipated biographical drama of NWA, STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON is set for theatrical release today in theatres across the world, she is once again thrust into the spotlight of reliving her father's dreams of conquering the music industry on the big screen while she pursues her own goals as a singer and songwriter. 

E.B chats with GIRLSWITHGUNZ check out our interview with her below!

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GWG: What was it like seeing your dad on the big screen?

It was incredible! Jason Mitchell he portrayed my dad so good it was almost scary. I felt like I was really watching my dad on the big screen! I am just so excited for the whole world to be able to see the film and be educated on Eazy E and NWA and what they did, what they went through and all of their accomplishments. 

GWG: The reviews are out and audiences and critiques alike are praising the film. What was the level of accuracy like between the real life story of N.W.A and what they portrayed on the big screen? 

Dre and Ice Cube alongside the director F. Gary Grey were really great and also very sensitive in protecting the story and legacy. They did a really great job at that! 

Is there something the film didn’t capture about your dad and his body of work that might have not made the cut that new fans might not know about your father?

You know, more of his greater accomplishments, his outside work outside of N.W.A since it was a film about the group and not just Eazy they didn’t really get into all of his personal accomplishments too much. They didn’t dive into Bone-Thugs-N-Harmony and other things that were huge. Overall they got his personality down, a lot of people didn’t know how playful and silly my dad was and what his personality was like. They showed him as a boss and a young C.E.O that showed the rest of the group how the business works so they do touch on that which was amazing. There was a lot missing but I’m sure if my dad was here with us he would have been able to tell his own story a bit more. I am working on a documentary with my mother and sister that will go more into his life and death and what happened afterwards. 

GWG: What can you tell us about your upcoming music project and creating a sound of your own?

I’m working on my EP right now titled “We Want E.B” and working with some great hip-hop producers but I am not a rapper like my dad {laughs}. I do however have a lot of urban influence in my music. I’m working with Sonny Digital and Detail that just did We Dem Boyz and Drunk In Love by Beyoncé and Jay Z. so there are a lot of different influences and I’m so excited.I will be releasing the project within the next month so sometime in the fall you can expect that and some brand new music videos as well.

GWG: Your style plays a big part in your music and brand, so with your collection already out and available on www.wewanteb.com how would you best describe your own personal style?

Its grunge, tomboy and sexy! 

GWG: What advice would you have for young women looking to carve out their own path? 

A lot I have learned from my dad and my mom was that you have to follow your dreams and do what you want to do. I think that’s why my dad was able to do what he did was because he wasn’t following anyone. He really helped open a lot of doors and I would love to tell other girls to do what you want to do and really fight for it. My mother is a female music manager for 25 years and in this business it is harder for women so you do have to work a little harder and be a little stronger so stand your ground and fight harder! 

Check out www.wewanteb.com to shop her collection and make sure to follow her on Instagram at @WeWantEB to get the latest news and photos before the release of her EP this fall. 

STRAIGHT OUTTA COMPTON is in theatres nationwide today!

 

MISSY APPRECIATION MONDAY

In honour of Missy Elliott stealing the show at last night's Super Bowl we have compiled a list of just some of the many times Missy killed it. Here are our top times Missy Elliott smashed a collabo by being one of the ultimate coolest artists in modern music. The rapper, writer, producer and dancer has had hit after hit spanning over several decades so sit back, relax and turn the volume up.

 1.    Missy Elliott and Janet Jackson "Son of A Gun" – As a lifelong Jackson family fan it was magic when Missy teamed up with Miss Jackson for the 2001 release of Son of A Gun. Missy serves up attitude and swag in a way that only matches how fierce Janet is in this remix proving she not only raises the bar but goes above and beyond a simple guest feature. 

2.   Missy Elliott featuring Faith Evans and Freeway – "Burning Up" remix. Leave it to Missy to turn a single into a smash just by featuring a few dope bars. Missy sets the tone for this classic Bad Boy banger. Forever one of our ultimate summer jams just wouldn’t be the same without Missy’s classic lines and energy. “38 D’s yah that’s just baby phat!”

3.    Missy Elliott featuring Nas, Eve and Lil Mo- “Hot Boyz” Mega 90’s banger  will forever go down as one of the heaviest tracks in a rather golden era of Hip Hop. Missy once again tears it up and this time she blends her trademark crooning with her hard hitting raps as the perfect balance. Missy is that wonderful middle ground between ladies anthems and a hype track for dudes to groove to as well. 

4.    Missy Elliott featuring Ludacris and Trina – "One Minute Man" At this point in the game Missy is now in the untouchable realm of the greats (Michael, Janet and Madonna) as far as pushing visual boundaries as an artist goes. Featuring Luda and Trina, Missy comes out swinging in this dirty ditty with a video that is equally as entertaining as the song itself. This time Missy leaves the rapping to Luda and Trina while she soothes from start to finish.

5.    Missy Elliott featuring Angie Martinez, Lil Kim, Da Brat and Left Eye "Ladies Night" - We pity any of the millennium babies that were never really there for what a moment this was in hip hop.  Hip Hop's leading ladies come together for this Grammy Nominated track from the "Nothing To Lose" Soundtrack in 1997 off Tommy Boy Records. Missy adlibs and sings her way through the hooks making this an instant classic. 

6.    Missy Elliott featuring 702 – "Steelo" was and is the type of song that if it does come on at a house party, club or even in the car on the highway it is game over! Missy was featured in this classic 90’s dance track and it still holds its magic decades later thanks to Missy’s production and air tight rhymes.

7.    Missy Elliott featuring Nicole Wray – Make It Hot. Missy knew when to be the show-stopper in the spotlight and when to lend her talent, expertise and skills to a new artist while letting the artist have room to come into their own. Nicole Wray was just one of many artists that Missy introduced us to. While Nicole sets the tone, Missy kills it delivering one of her most iconic verses.Also spotted in the video is Missy’s ultimate posse including Timbaland, Magoo and a young Aaliyah. 

8.    Missy Elliott featuring Timbaland, Magoo and Aaliyah "Up Jumps The Boogie" - Nothing more needs to be said about this all star super squad that teamed up for this classic banger. Press play and see.

9.    Madonna featuring Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera & Missy Elliott "Like A Virgin" – On perhaps what was the most iconic MTV Music Awards show performance of all time, Missy Elliott joined the ranks of pops biggest stars. Donning a tuxedo alongside Madonna after the kiss that was heard around the world, Missy made her mark on the pop world by aligning herself as one of the most talented women in music period. Missy went from being one of hip hops heaviest hitters to one of pops most powerful women without having to change who she was, what she looked like or play to anyone’s rules but her own.

10. J Cole featuring Missy Elliott on Cole’s hit single “Nobody’s Perfect” – After years of working quietly on the sidelines producing and writing for others, Missy made a surprising appearance on Cole’s single. For the first time in too long of time audiences both new and older fans of Elliott were reminded of the simplistic greatness that is Missy Elliott’s magic on a hook. At this point if Missy Elliott does hooks or plays the sidelines we are happy in any dose her brand of dopeness comes in.  

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