We had to pull samples out of the master. They probably didn't even clear any samples when they made that song, but with all the samples that we had to cover the record, it was astronomical. ![]() Like I did a cover of Public Enemy's "Welcome to the Terrordome" on the album, and we had all the original samples everything that they used, we used. IGN: Why do you think a lot of hip-hop seems to be moving from samples to live instrumentation? Monch: For one, business wise they're hitting us hard with sample clearances, so it's not like it used to be. This record is important for me to understand Pharoahe Monch's brand, and particularly songs like "When The Gun Draws," the "Terrordome" record they need to know that's my brand and that's what I'm bringing. I mean, the timing is perfect because there was a bunch of people out there who knew every lyric, and there were twice as many people who didn't know - and that's who I need to be in front of, because I need to gain new fans. IGN: Ultimately what does performing at a festival like Coachella mean to you personally and professionally? Monch: It's where I want to be. But I think if you were watching me for the first time I think you were pleasantly surprised. So we're feeling it out it's not perfect, but we're tweaking it now. ![]() ![]() IGN: How do you put together your live sets? You obviously have recognizable singles like "Simon Says" but how do you balance the set to draw in newcomers? Monch: I knew I just wanted to start off with sh*t that the band could rock like "Free" and the "F*ck You" record from Training Day, "Right Here," all of the more energetic and musician songs. It's incredible to have a live band play it, so that's like our intro. IGN: You performed an Earth, Wing & Fire intro at the show - is that what we can expect in other performances? Monch: We do that at regular shows too.
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