After headlining the first ever Rock the Dome concert, superstar rapper Ludacris sat down with The Daily Orange to talk about the concert, his favorite songs to play live, and his plans for the rest of 2012.

The Daily Orange: Is this the first time you played at Syracuse?

Ludacris: I feel like this is the second time, but I don’t actually remember. But I love being here either way.

How do you think the concert went?

It was phenomenal. This was definitely one of the best live shows I’ve ever played, because the energy was just off the charts.

This was the first Rock the Dome concert. How’d it feel to be one of the first headliners for the event?

I loved it. It’s always great to make history at a place like this.

What’s your favorite part about doing college shows?

It’s really intimate with the fans, and when they’re shouting back every word like they did last night it just proves that they’re real fans. The college crowd is a huge catalyst for the rap scene, and they all really help to keep it going.

You have so many songs to pick from. How do you decide on a set list?

I just pick and choose, but other than that it’s just a roll of the dice. I just want to keep everyone happy and having a good time.

What’s your favorite song to perform live?

Definitely ‘Move B*tch.’ It’s one of my favorites, and it always feels like wherever I go, everyone knows the words.

What can fans expect from you for the rest of 2012?

I’m working on a new album called ‘Ludaversal’ which I hope to have out by the third quarter of the year. I can’t say too much about it because we’re still picking singles and everything, but fans should be really happy with it. I’m really happy with it.

ervanrhe@syr.edu

Published on February 4, 2012 at 12:00 pm

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