Dom Kennedy Speaks On FTWWLII Inspiration (Video)

“I realize that these are people that were probably listening to my music every day or every other day since these projects have come out,” Kennedy told MTV News. “From the Westside, With Love II just came out last week, so it was shocking to me to see people that knew those songs. But the other ones, it was our time to get together and have a good time.”

… Kennedy’s From the Westside, With Love II dropped via iTunes last week, making it his first retail release. It’s the follow-up to his From the Westside, With Love, a project Kennedy felt was really good — most critics felt the same, but he thought it wasn’t complete. He wanted Part II to show his growth. He also wanted it to show that Tuesday evening’s overwhelming reception wasn’t a fluke.

“I built my projects to be the best,” Kennedy said. “Whether it’s a free project, whether my first project just came out on iTunes for $6.99, I built those projects to compete with Lil Wayne CDs, with everybody’s album. Whoever people consider the top album, whether it be selling or music-wise, I want the Dom Kennedy album to stand next to those.”

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12 Responses to “Dom Kennedy Speaks On FTWWLII Inspiration (Video)”

  1. Curren$y Weekend At Bernies

    JETS said this on July 7th, 2011 at 1:35 am

  2. Dom is whack, he spits nothing but 2nd grade raps. Terrible rapper

    Truth said this on July 7th, 2011 at 2:01 am

  3. I bought the album yo. I mean Dom Kennedy aint Nas so I’m not expecting some “oh shit! did you hear that shit?!” bars from him. But I do think he needs to step it up more than what he’s at right now. His lyrics and flows get old pretty fast.

    Just my 2 cents, which I am entitled to since I actually bought the project.

    Prof. Oak said this on July 7th, 2011 at 2:33 am

  4. Guess what y’all Kendrick Lamar sold over 9,000 records
    - Stan

    standafan said this on July 7th, 2011 at 2:47 am

  5. ^ WOOP WOOP.

    Rafae Sheikh said this on July 7th, 2011 at 2:59 am

  6. Became an instant fan when I heard FTWWL. Made me look up his older stuff. I know most people on here didn’t like The Original Dom Kennedy much, but I thought it was a good project. Had some bangers. The cracks started to show then, though. Co-sign, Prof. Oak – His flow’s old. I think its what’s getting in the way of him getting more recognition. His beat choices are dope but his delivery and content leave much to be desired. I really can’t stand records where he does sing songy shit the whole way through – Can’t Let Go, Grind’n, Dream To Me, etc. Ruins the records so bad. It worked for 1997 but dude needs to let that go.

    Your Father said this on July 7th, 2011 at 3:24 am

  7. I paid for this album and Kendrick Lamar’s album, and I was very impressed with both. Obviously, they were both lyrically very diverse albums, but they are both very diverse artists. I love listening to Dom and just fucking chilling to that shit. And I can chill out to all his albums, and this one is nothing new. It hasn’t gotten old to me yet either. I put this album on the same level as Curren$y’s Weekend At Burnie’s which I also purchased. Except Spitta’s a bit more lyrical on said projects. Section.80, FTWWL2, and Weekend at Burnie’s have been the only 3 CD’s in rotation for a minute though.

    WuTang4Eva said this on July 7th, 2011 at 7:33 am

  8. @Truth: U JELLY, BR0?

    @Your Father: idk what you’ve been smoking on… GRIND’N & Dream To Me run, br0. Clean your ears out or something.

    JustAFanOfMusic said this on July 7th, 2011 at 7:41 am

  9. ^truth

    WuTang4Eva said this on July 7th, 2011 at 7:50 am

  10. @JustAFanOfMusic : the pyramids of Egypt are wonderful monuments to visit. However, it would be way better if they weren’t the ruins they are today

    SheSaidImLovely said this on July 7th, 2011 at 9:49 am

  11. @SheSaidImLovely: I agree and disagree, while I would love too see those monuments as lovely as they were meant to be seen… I actually believe those same monuments in ruins are more intriguing.

    While you and others may see mother nature’s handiwork as defacement… I on-the-other-hand see it as an improvement.

    BTW… very off-topic. Where did that come from, br0? lol

    JustAFanOfMusic said this on July 7th, 2011 at 10:14 am

  12. I wish to hear no more dom ever again

    beanerman said this on July 8th, 2011 at 3:12 am

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