Soulja Corleone Talks About Hiatus, What Happened to "Return to the Underground" & More...

Where has been Soulja Corleone for 2013? Is the question everyone seems to be asking. Not a song leak, a feature or anything from the artist as of late. The last time Soulja was mentioned was during the earlier month of 2013 when he spoke about the "Return to the Underground" mixtape. Which he promised would drop.
But, it is now officially summer, and no mixtape. With no signs of Soulja in sight, but now he has appeared to speak about why he's been MIA, and what happened to the mixtape he promised.

He says "I've been away getting me together as a artist. I always seem to say that, but for some reason I felt as if I wasn't ready musically. To be honest I had put so much false courage into myself with the mixtape. That when it came down to it. I just wasn't up to par. When I finally realized that... I went into shut down mode."

He continues by saying... "I worked on "Return to the Underground" mixtape as much as I could. Going back, and fixing loose ends on pre-recorded songs. But, not really writing anything new. Then, the horror happened. The hard drive I backed up my files on went missing, on top of computer failure which costed me all the files for my next album, and the mixtape. So, I was back at square one with nothing. And, not having the spirit to record, or produce anything new. Mentally it was exhausting to deal with that I just lost 2 years worth of production, and music. Nothing, that I could bring back, and re-record. Plus, I had so much going on in my personal life. I just had to break away. And, that what I did."

So, the question is... what now? Soulja gives the explanation of what e is going to do as of now. He says "Rebuild.. That's what I'm going to do. I'm back into the habit of producing. Trying to rekindle some relationships with artist I fell out with. And, come back strong lyrically, and just as a complete artist. Hopefully get everyone on the same page as me, and do the damn thing as a family. As things once was with everyone on the label."

With all that being said.. Is Soulja going to release something soon? The answer maybe YES. But, it will take time to find out...

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Soulja Talks "Return to the Underground" and Collab Mixtape With D. Prodigy

With 2013 being a month in Soulja has been quiet, yet being heard at the start of this new year. Dropping a new track out the blue with D. Prodigy entitled "Shut It Down" which dropped some time ago. And, getting a major response for listeners of Soulja Corleone. Who haven't heard him in a min, or anything new. Soulja came out, and spoke on the mixtape he promised last year, and what is going to happen for this year.

He says "I didn't end 2012 off like I wanted to, I had so much lined up for "Return to the Underground" mixtape, and just didn't execute like I wanted to. But, I'm ready to get back into the lab, and finish the mixtape, and finish the joint mixtape with my cousin (D. Prodigy) that we began a while back." He continues by saying "You know its so much you want to do with your music, and its hard to get listens when your music is so deeply rooted into your personal life, and just the way things are in life right now. So, once in a while I just come out with something ignorant for the people to jam while the wait is on for my regular type of music."

He finishes off the conversation by saying "2013 is my get right year. I want to put out "Return to the Underground" mixtape, my joint mixtape with D. Prodigy, and get started on production for my album. As far as music goes for me right now. Production is all I been doing. So, its time to put the pen to the pad, and write the truth. Cause I know people forgot about me, but I didn't forget about them."

Soulja didn't include when the mixtape will be finish, and the date for the joint mixtape with D. Prodigy is going to drop, but it seems as he have somethings planned for the year already. So stay tuned to see what drops from Soulja Corleone soon.

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Soulja Corleone Ft. D. Prodigy aka Yung Spitta - Shut It Down

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"Country Cousins" Keeps "Return to the Underground" Alive

The talk about Soulja's new "Return to the Underground" mixtape has gone quiet. But, it seems as if Soulja is trying to get people talking with this Big K.R.I.T. inspired "Money on the Floor" type track. Entitled "Country Cousins" which features Will Boy, and produced by Johnny Juliano. Soulja spoke on the track during delivery.

He says "The mixtape isn't dead at all. I'm still recording music. I have a bunch of songs that are waiting to be mixed, but right now the timing still isn't right. I don't want people to think that I'm just saying I'm going to put out a mixtape. And, then turn around to not do so. I'm just waiting on the right time, and in that time making sure this mixtape is solid. I don't want to half-ass this project."

Soulja also spoke on why the next track he picked to be released from the mixtape was "Country Cousins" and why he has so many tracks out with Will Boy that will be on the mixtape.. He says "I just felt as if it was the right song to put out after the last tracks I put out from the mixtape. I really want to show people how many turns, and curves this mixtape will take. And, the songs are previews of what the entire thing may be. I have no problem with putting half of the songs out before the mixtape is done. I think that will build up people's anticipation to hear the full project when its finished."

It seems as if Soulja is sure of what he wants this project to do. Check out the new track featuring Will Boy below...

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Soulja says "Minor Setbacks Won't Stop Me From Dropping"

Its been awhile since Soulja announced "Return to the Underground" mixtape to the public. But, with almost 2 months gone. The mixtape hasn't been release. It seems as if Soulja ran into some troubles working on the mixtape. In a brief interview Soulja spoke on all the things that are stopping the mixtape from dropping any sooner.

He says "I'm not trying to rush the mixtape. I want it to be ready when its finished. I'm not going to lie. I want to put it out as soon as possible. But, time permitting the mixtape is just not ready. It doesn't seem complete to me at the moment. So, I'm going to work on more material for it until everything just sounds right to me. But, I really want to get it done before the year is out."

He continues "My main intentions with this mixtape is just to reach all parts of the things I've put out this year, and smash it together in a abstract art piece. But, until I get to that level. I'm going to continue putting out songs from the mixtape. Just to let people into what the complete product is going to sound like. And, let them know that it is getting worked on."

At the moment Soulja still haven't given any exact details on when the mixtape is going to be finished, but he did say 2 more songs from the mixtape is going to be released. Which brings features from Cash, and Will Boy.

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Soulja Says "Return to the Underground" Is Still Set To Release

It seems as if "Return to the Underground" mixtape is still on Soulja's to do list. He recently spoke out via Twitter that the mixtape is still under construction, but looking great in its structure. He says "RTTUG is still live, and well. Its going to have plenty features on, and a range of songs from riding music, to sit back, and think music."

Soulja recently released the full version of a sneak peek that he released earlier in the month. That featured Matt Perez, and Cash entitled "Same Ol' Feeling" from "Return to the Underground" mixtape. He also said via Twitter that another song will be released that features Will Boy. But, also hinted that a collaboration mixtape him and Will Boy might be in the makes. And, that "Return to the Underground" mixtape might be the prequel of that mixtape.

It seems as Soulja quietness is turning into a work streak. With the release of a short verse he put out earlier this week via Youtube called "Pastors and Politicians" for public view. Soulja spoke on the meaning of the song. He said "The song is to not change people views of religion or politics. The song was just my views on the similarities between pastors and politicians. If anyone feels any different they have a right. But, they could at least acknowledge my own right to express my views. That's what I do in my music. I speak my views over instrumentals. I know people won't like it, and thats fine. But, atleast it was said."

Soulja said he plans on releasing more short tracks until the release of "Return to the Underground" mixtape. So, stay turn to his Youtube, and twitter for updates.

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"Return to the Underground" Is Homage To "Live from the Underground"

Just the other day Soulja spoke on his reason for hiatus  and that he is working on a new mixtape entitled "Return to the Underground" and the cover work has cause some controversy saying that its a copy cat of Big K.R.I.T's "Live from the Underground" album. Soulja cleared the air on the reason why the cover work is taken from the "Live from the Underground" album. But, he re-spoke on the topic.

He says "I used the artwork for "Live from the Underground" because K.R.I.T rose for the underground level to where he is now. And, his music has been a major part into my personal life. I felt as if we're on the same wavelength lyrically. We speak the truths of the world, yet we make anthems that represent the Southern culture. That over the years have became a dying breed. I wanted something that was going to captivate the eyes with this mixtape. And, that's another reason why I used the cover work  I'm not trying to copycat K.R.I.T. and his originality  I'm just paying homage to what he has done as a young legend in the making coming from the bottom."

He continues by saying "This whole mixtape is the reinvention of Soulja Corleone. Each song is going to be paying homage to my favorite artist. From K.R.I.T. to Z-Ro. These are the artist that impact me in my personal life, and influenced me musically. So, there is going to be alot that compares to these artist, but will never met them, because I don't have the same talent as them, but it will be similar to them. But, not better than them."

Soulja recently tweeted that the sneak peek track he released will feature Will Boy, and another track he leaked called "Same Ol' Feelings" will feature Matt Perez and Cash. "Return to the Underground" has no release date yet. But, it seems as Soulja is back to his old self, and putting his focus into this mixtape. And, using all his connects to make it a great one.

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Soulja Says "Back Like He Never Left" Is The Motto For The Year

Its been a while since Soulja has last been seen. He went MIA a few months after the release of his album "Music. Pain." and follow up "More than a Rapper" instrumental EP. So where has he been hiding? That has been the question burned into the fans of Soulja Corleone. And, now it seems as he's ready to return to the music once more.

In a brief speaking Soulja spoke on his reason of being MIA. He says "A little after I released my album, I feel sick due to a summer cold. Once I thought I was over that one, I gained another cold. So, I figured it'll be cool. Just to take some time off, and regain my voice, come up with some material." He continues "I really wanted to put out a follow up album after "Music. Pain." but with nothing going on in my life for me to speak about, and the cold. It was like two brick walls stopping me. And, yet again usually after I work hard on a project. I need time to reboot, and get back to writing new material. And, thats what I did."

Soulja also spoke about his upcoming mixtape, which cover work is shown above. He says "I know that I been away, and it seems right that I come back on a strong note. The year is almost over, and I really haven't put anything major under my belt since the album. So, I said to myself its almost like I'm back on the level I was when the year started, so its back to the status of working hard to put out good music." He continues with "I really wanted something out there to captivate the eyes before the ears, and something that has been captivating my ears is Big K.R.I.T's "Live from the Underground" album. So, I flipped that idea and took the artwork, put my spin on it, and entitled it "Return to the Underground" mixtape."

Soulja says that the mixtape is in the development stages, but he did put out a sneek peek of a track that will be on the mixtape. Its called "You See Meh" and can be found below. Check it out...

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Soulja Speaks On "Recreation" Album & Setbacks

Its been a long time in the making, but the second album from Cash dropped on July 24th. Its been the most highly antipated album of all the artist on the SDIMG roster including the albums from Soulja. Talking about Soulja he recently spoke out about working on the project with Cash.

He says "Cash and myself was working on our albums at the same time. So, we took responses from each other on how the albums would sound. Although Cash had alot of input on my album. I didn't have as much on his. I guess my hiatus effected the final tracklisting. But, I'm still proud. He took the approach of making a great album. It's a all around project. And, he really showed off his abilities to be a great artist."

Soulja also spoke on where is the "When Mildley Woods meets Robbie Blunts" mixtape. He says "That project got stopped before it got started. I was ready to work on it physically, but mentally my mind was in another place. I really had wanted to work on my next album, but it was not only that. L3GEND had to move around in his living situations. And, that also stopped the progress on that. Although I heard L3GEND and Kidd is working on something, so maybe after that project the Robbie Blunts and Mildley Woods project might drop."

Although it seems as Soulja is still in a stand still, he is still planning. He didn't mention much, but he did say he is working on another "More than a Rapper" instrumental EP. And, a few more projects.

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Soulja Corleone - The Last Breed

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