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9th Wonder Explains Title for Bun B
Wednesday, November 23, 2005
By: Michael Ivey
 Some sparks could have flown as a result of Houston emcee Bun B’s comments about Little Brother’s latest effort, “The Minstrel Show”. In a recent interview Bun said that there could be some misunderstanding among southern rappers about who the group is targeting. “I wonder who's a part of the minstrel show? I know what they mean, but I think a lot of the people that they think are against them would pull for them.” However, potential for beef was quelled when the group’s much sought after producer 9th Wonder said it wasn’t a direct attack on anyone, but the industry scene as a whole. “A lot of people don' t know what it means, and a lot of people might take it the wrong way. We're just telling people to be yourself, and don't mimic what you see on tv.”
“The Minstrel Show’s” interludes mimic mid 19th century plays, which featured whites basically acting like fools in black face. 9th, an admitted Bun B fan, says hip hop was more balanced when the UGK originator came out. “You could have a UGK, and A Tribe Called Called Quest, and a Roots, and a Black Rob. We had a variety of cats to choose from. It’s all one thing now.” 9th, author of several remix albums including “God Son” and “The Black Album, plans to release an original solo effort early next year. “The Dream Merchant” is supposed to feature Mos Def, Jean Grae, Memphis Bleek, and Saigon. “We're just trying to put out good music, and get a bigger balance back in the game. This is rap music, it's not Calculus class where you need a long formula. It's just rap. Some cats will like it, some won' t, period.”
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