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Lakers forward Ron Artest shares his surprising pre-game soundtrack – soulful songs about love – and more in his Guest DJ set. He tells us how music united his family and how Mobb Deep inspired him to make it in basketball to avoid life in the streets. See a softer side of the pro athlete.
For more: http://www.ronartest.com
Tracks1. My Life - Mary J. Blige
2. Forever Mine - The O'Jays
3. How Long, Sweet Daddy, How Long - Alberta Hunter
4. 'Cause I Love You - Lenny Williams
5. Survival of the Fittest - Mobb Deep
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Lakers forward Ron Artest shares his surprising pre-game soundtrack – soulful songs about love – and more in his Guest DJ set. He tells us how music united his family and how Mobb Deep inspired him to make it in basketball to avoid life in the streets. See a softer side of the pro athlete.
For more: http://www.ronartest.com
Tracks1. My Life - Mary J. Blige
2. Forever Mine - The O'Jays
3. How Long, Sweet Daddy, How Long - Alberta Hunter
4. 'Cause I Love You - Lenny Williams
5. Survival of the Fittest - Mobb Deep
Transcript
Jason Bentley: This is Jason Bentley from KCRW and wearing number 15 at small forward -- although I have to tell you there's nothing small about this man -- NBA Champion in the 2010 season with the Los Angeles Lakers, Ron Artest is our Guest DJ. What's up Ron?
Ron Artest: Yes, yes, real good. Moving smooth today. L.A.
JB: Alright, let's just set it off with -- this is a good one -- it's a track from Mary J. Blige.
RA: Yes.
JB: "My Life". Tell us about this and why you chose this one.
RA: You know, growing up, my sister got me into R&B music. I was, at first, into old school from my mom; that's all we used to hear in the morning, Sunday mornings. But I got through a lot of tough times with Mary J. Blige -- days when you're not eating, days when you're depressed or frustrated, days when you need that pick-me-up, when you want to feel good about yourself. Mary J. Blige did that for...
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Host: Jason Bentley
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