Bun B gave his Dallas fans a memorable performance to celebrate the release of II Trill.

Termanology – “How We Rock” (Feat. Bun B)
Produced By: DJ Premier

“How We Rock” finds Termanology trading bars with B-U-N B, while legendary sound architect DJ Premier mans the boards. This is obviously every new rapper’s dream session. The OG, the rookie, and the Trill. To quote Bun, “With Premier on the beat and Termanology, you gotta love it.”

Term tells the backstory:

“Around the time when I released “Watch How It Go Down,” Bun B reached out to Premier and expressed interest in working with me. I ended up hanging with Bun at his birthday party in Houston and me Preem & Bun cooked up this track for my album.”

“How We Rock” is the first single from Termanology’s Politics As Usual, due out September 30th. I gather they’re also shooting a video for the song, so keep an eye out for that.

Bun B and The Roots performing Int’l Player’s Anthem live in Houston.

Like Matt I was hoping to see Bun in the No.1 column this week, but he did fine landing at No.2. It’s not like I really expected II Trill to outtrill 3 Doors Down. Besides, 98,000 copies ain’t no joke these days.

[Photo of Bun B and El-P © virexmachina]

Picking up right where we left off, I give you the 2nd part of my chat with Bun B where I ask him about the new UGK album and the possibility of collaborating with the legendary DJ Premier. Plus, you won’t believe who he picked to win the 2008 NBA championship. (User-submitted questions are in italics.)

Peep game. Read the rest of this entry »

What began as a regular interview translated into a protracted back-and-forth with Bun B when the topic drifted to Pimp C’s legacy. I made the mistake of asking Bun what measures he would take to keep his friend’s music from being exploited a la B.I.G. and Pac. I don’t know if it was his diplomatic tact at play or the hectic schedule he was working with that day (he was on a flight back to Houston for a Louis Vuitton/II Trill listening session), but for whatever reason Bun took issue with one question and passionately defended Pimp’s family over a crime they haven’t even committed.

Here’s a transcript of my conversation with Bun, raw and unfiltered. Read the rest of this entry »

King Koopa and King of the Trill at II Trill listening session yesterday.
Check back later for my interview with Bun and much more.

In the meantime, feel free to drop your $.02 on II Trill.

[Photo © Rizoh]

What do you want me to ask the King of Trill tomorrow?