Beasts From The East/touyou Kanon Podcast

This is the 2nd part of the 3-part interview that Beasts From the East did with Damu Penda of INTERNATIONAL PARTY ROCKERS/First International Playaz.  Here's what we talk with Damu about:-How Damu keeps in touch with his people in L.A.                                                                            -Sending kites to his incarcerated friends-His poetry book project-The importance of writing letters-Working with a small crew vs. Working with a large crew-His thoughts on Stanley "Tookie" Williams' death penalty verdict-Being a 40-Something in the music (hip-hop) game-The importance of peace and harmony with one's self-Early days making a living rapping in Japan-His transition from the streets of L.A. to the military-His memories of the late b-boy Skeeter Rabbit (R.I.P.)-His renown among and encounters with J-Hip-Hop artists-Some important advice from REDRUM about doing songs with other artists-CLUB PURE-The transtion from a party rocker to a business man-The "We vs. I" scenario in business dealings-Hi