Describe your sound in 3 words
Truth, Raw, Epiphany
Tell us a few things about Angel Year EP, Vol. What is the main idea behind it?
Angel Year was my first official release and my first self produced project. I approached it with no expectations or template. I simply wanted to express this F**ked up life of mine with music that felt good to me. As I made each beat the lyrics would come to me before I finished (that’s how I knew I was on the right track). God spoke to me
Which is your most personal and honest lyric?
“I buried my own father, ain’t no other n**gah sonning me”
Favourite rapper, lyricist and producer?
A) Method Man B) Mos Def C) The Alchemist
What does hip hop symbolize in your opinion?
The realest thing to connect all those going through it in life, it’s pain- it’s love- it’s hate- just pure raw emotion. It’s the best way I know to express myself truly and positively and I can listen and connect with others as they express themselves as well. It’s pure beauty.
How has growing up in Long Island/NYC influenced your music?
It’s literally the Mecca of hiphop. The origin! Need I say more?
What is your definition of “doing it for the culture”?
I believe that global media has been controlled by various governments and promotes terrible representation of HipHop/Rap purposely for their benefit. I aim to properly represent the true essence and realness of hiphop with every song I make. Every ear I can get to makes a difference. It’s not all about twerking and killing each other (although they are aspects of it) but it’s so much more. I want to bring the full culture to the spotlight!
Thank you!
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