Who the fuck hasn’t peeped FaceGod yet? Don’t schleep, homies...shit’s ill. With Roy having released his mixtape earlier this month, it was only right he be my first feature of the year; starting my year off right & shit. You may be asking yourself, “What the fuck is a FaceGod?” and/or, “Why did Roy use this as the title for his mixtape?” Basically, day in and day out, Roy finds himself facing the obstacles God puts before him; that’s the more spiritual of the two explanations. The other, well, I think we all know…put a blunt in Roy’s face and I bet that mog will face the whole thang!
When Roy first began his music career, he started off by singing. I know! I can’t imagine a Rap God like Roy singing, either. Ladies, if you catch him on the streets, tell him to break down a lil’ something for you. It wasn’t until some mog dissed Roy on a track that he decided to take up rapping. Homie must’ve thought Roy wouldn’t recover from that one but whatever-his-name-is got shut down when it came to retaliation. Perfect example on how to use your haters as fuel power. A Rap God was born!
Roy explained the majority of his mixtape was created off vibes he was experiencing at the time each track was being drawn out. Each element of his mixtape was thoroughly evaluated; from the production to the features, the artwork to the exposure...all that. When asked about how he decided on the feel for his tape, he simply stated, “I rap about what I know.” Roy’s project has a unique sound and vibe to it; it’s a well rounded mixtape with songs you can kick back and smoke to and also, songs you can blast through your speakers and break your neck to. If you haven’t pressed play yet, you silly. Make sure you stay tuned; Roy plans on dropping videos for iJuug and Tunnel Vision (*The thots begin parallel parking in Roy’s inbox asking, “Can I be in your video?”*). If there’s one thing Roy wants his fans to take away from his mixtape, it’s that they should not limit themselves. People must overcome obstacles and try to experience as much as they can. Do anything and everything!
You may get lucky and catch Roy coolin’ at Iridium a few times out of the week. Iridium Clothing Co. is located on 108 N State St. The store is open from 11 AM to 8 PM, Monday through Saturday, and from 12 PM to 6 PM on Sundays. Make sure you mogs cop a thing or two while you’re in there.
As far as influences go, Roy idolizes moguls such as Lil’ Wayne (old Lil’ Wayne shit, to be exact), Kanye, due to his abstract style, Drake, for his hunger and work ethic, and Kid Cudi, due to the power his music has to make the listener feel certain emotions.
If Roy had the opportunity to work with any successful music symbols, he’d choose Mike Will, Zaytoven, and 40. These producers have made a name for themselves and just when we thought they couldn’t get any better, they continue to bless us with bangers. In short, they cold as fuck!
Roy’s top three favorite albums are Kanye’s Graduation, Kid Cudi’s Man on the Moon: The End of Day, and Lil Wayne’s The Carter III.
Once our man gets big, his first splurge will result in a 2002 Cadillac DeVille with a lavender candy paint job, Daytons, and hydraulics. Summer time Chi flexing! Oh, and he’s also buying a boat for yours truly and @FollowFlow. We love you, papi!
You can catch Roy French live at Sub-T located on 2011 W North Ave on February 15, alongside Chris Crack, St. Millie, and Pivot Gang. Get with it and come show your support.
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