When the Tank Rolled In: Fiend and Mr. Serv-on Reflect on the No Limit Legacy
No Limit Records legends Fiend and Mr. Serv-On share untold stories, financial advice, and the lasting impact of the label's music.
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There was nothing but love in the room when Posted on the Corner hosts Incognito and DJ Misses welcomed No Limit Records legends Fiend and Mr. Serv-On to the studio. The energy was warm and brotherly, full of laughter, respect, and pride in a movement that shaped an entire generation.
Fiend took listeners back to the beginning. He remembered packing up and moving to Baton Rouge, living in a hotel for six months just to lock in and work. His tunnel vision ran so deep that his mom was stunned to learn he had already signed a deal, bought a car, and moved out without telling her.
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Then the conversation rolled straight to the “Make ‘Em Say Uhh!” video, one of the most iconic shoots in rap history. The custom leather jerseys, Shaquille O’Neal on the court, and that unforgettable gold tank. “It was nothing like seeing that gold tank on that court,” DJ Misses recalled.
Mr. Serv-On dropped a gem many fans never knew. That beat was originally his, and the track was supposed to be his soldier song. He was away for the birth of his daughter, so he let the record go to the group. That kind of selflessness says everything about the family No Limit built.
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The stories kept flowing to the set of I Got the Hook-Up, where Mr. Serv-On handled mostly voiceover work and improvised his lines. They also laughed about pulling a prank on the late Tiny Lister, faking a seizure to get a rise out of him.
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When talk turned to advice for young artists, both men got serious. Fiend compared great music to grandma’s cooking versus fast food. “There’s nothing wrong with taking your time and preparing what you feel internally is great work because it could last 30 years,” he said.
Mr. Serv-On pushed financial literacy hard, reminding artists that knowledge is power. “It don’t make you look less gangster to learn about this business and learn who you are,” he said. His biggest lesson? “Learn to do collaboration over competition. You’re gonna go further.”
The pair also weighed in on streaming versus the CD era. Mr. Serv-On kept it colorful: “Streaming is like somebody knock on the door, open the door, and they slap you and take your coffee.” Back when they moved 50,000 to 75,000 units independently, an artist could buy a house and live comfortably.
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