Both N.O.R.E. and Ludacris rhymed over production from The Neptunes during the production duo’s legendary run of music in the 2000s. While on ‘Drink Champs,’ N.O.R.E. and Ludacris talked about rhyming over Neptunes beats, with the former revealing that he passed on a beat that Luda turned into an iconic song in his career—“Southern Hospitality.”
While talking to Luda, N.O.R.E. said he has been “kicking himself” ever since he passed on the “Southern Hospitality” beat. The ‘Drink Champs’ host said, “Throw them bows,’ I heard that beat. I passed on it. For 21 years, I’ve been kicking myself in the a**! It wasn’t for me. I wouldn’t have done ‘Southern Hospitality.'”
N.O.R.E then spoke about Pharrell’s advice about playing into his character while talking about Luda, saying: “And Pharrell’s like, ‘It doesn’t matter who you think you are; it’s how the people perceive you.’ I never embraced my character. And from the moment I seen you from, ‘W-w-w-what’s your fantasy?’ I was like, ‘This guy’s embracing his character. He’s doing exactly what Pharrell said.’” Watch above.
source: REVOLT
