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Thursday, 02 September 2010 15:42

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Colt Ford: From Kriss Kross To Country

Wednesday, 01 September 2010 22:27

Planet Ill

By Elianne Halbersberg

It’s difficult to imagine two more diametrically opposed genres than country and Hip-Hop. At least that’s how it appears on the surface. Scratch a bit deeper, though, and you’ll find that the two aren’t thematically that far apart. Whether spoken word or rhyme, country and Hip-Hop are centered around the story: what do the words say, what do they mean, whose lives are depicted and how?

If you still aren’t convinced, listen to the Johnny Cash/Easy E mash-up of “Folsom Prison Blues,” or search for Wyclef Jean’s chilling live rendition of “Delia’s Gone.”

Or listen to Colt Ford, whose love for Hip-Hop announces itself all over his 2008 album, Ride Through The Country, and 2010’s Chicken and Biscuits, where he trades rhymes with one of his longtime idols, DMC, on “Ride On, Ride Out.” Ford is 100 percent country, no question, but the Georgia native grew up listening to Hip-Hop and earned his studio chops working with Jermaine Dupri. Remember Kris Kross? That was a Dupri/Ford production — one of many.

Last year, Ford performed over 200 live shows; this year, he’ll top that number. His songs have been chosen to represent the Professional Bull Riders Association, programming for college football and the Outdoor channel. Earlier this year he performed at the Grand Ole Opry.

Planet Ill spoke with Colt Ford about the making of Chicken and Biscuits, working with Jermaine Dupri, the parallels between country and Hip-Hop, and his desire to blur the lines between genres and stereotypes.

Planet Ill: You’ve had quite the year or two. Did you have any idea that the music you were making would catch on to such a degree?

Colt Ford: You hope and dream it will, but all you can do is make the best songs and hope people like them. There’s a lot of luck involved in this business. I’ve been very lucky.

Planet Ill: Let’s back up to what it was like growing up around Athens, Georgia, and how music became a part of your life.

Colt Ford: I always say, “I didn’t get into music; music got into me.” I really was always into it. When I was little I would beat on the dashboard of the car, and finally my parents got me some bongos, and then a drum set when I was 6 or 7 years old. I always liked percussion and the rhythm of music. I was raised listening to country music. My folks come from the country, but like a lot of kids, I got into hip-hop. I was intrigued by the Sugar Hill Gang, Run-DMC and anything creative or original. It doesn’t matter who it is; I appreciate talent and I’ve always listened to all kinds of music.

Planet Ill: What reaction did you receive, with parents who came from the country and growing up in a small Southern town, when you started listening to hip-hop? Did you hear any negative comments? Were there questions about your musical taste?

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Latest Blog from Colt Ford

Tuesday, 31 August 2010 19:31

Hey ya'll. I hope everyone is doing alright and has had a great summer! This dang HEAT has been tough on a big old dude like me. I can't thank all of ya'll enough for coming out this summer to watch me and support me. Hope you had as much fun as I did! I know I’ve said it before, but ya’ll are the best friends and fans in the world. It still hits me in that sweet spot every night when ya’ll sing along with my songs.

This past Saturday, I shared the stage with my brother - Mr. Brantley Gilbert. There is nothing better than playing “Dirt Road Anthem” with him. It is a really cool time for us because our good friend Jason Aldean just put out Brantley’s songs, “My Kinda Party,” as his 1st single. Jason did a hell of a job with that song and we’re rooting him on! We love to see our buddies rockin’ it.

I want to give a special thanks to my band and crew – without them I would be lost. They get up there and give it everything they’ve got right alongside me. And a big thanks to YOU for giving everything you’ve got at the shows. I am one lucky guy and am blessed to have the support from every single one of you.

Now, we’re not planning on slowing down this fall and I hope ya’ll are up for it! We’ve got a bunch of shows and I’ll be out with Hank Jr and Jamey Johnson in October – that is a dream come true. We are making sure everything is just right on my new record Second Helpings, but I can’t wait for ya’ll to hear it. I really think you’re gonna love it!

Ya'll keep PRAYING for our troops overseas and I will see ya’ll on the road!

God Bless,

Colt

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"Second Helping" Update

Tuesday, 24 August 2010 15:39

Hey everyone! A few of you are asking and we wanted you all to know that the new CD "Second Helping" is not in stores just yet! We are still adding a few final ingredients!
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Country Weekly: Colt Ford Best Summer Memories

Tuesday, 17 August 2010 18:25

Check out the August 16^th issue of Country Weekly where Colt joins Taylor Swift, Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton, Miranda Lambert, and more in sharing his favorite summer memories in the “Some Like It HOT” section! Pick up your copy today.

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