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

-His studio preferences

-His transportation preference in Japan