a Selfie with Speak! (Part 2)
4. What’s it like being a rapper living in Mexico?
I suppose it's just like being a rapper or artist anywhere else. Even though rap music & an appreciation for the artistry exist here in a major way, the classism prevents a lot of people from backing and supporting the local artist here. Middle class and rich fresa kids don't listen to rap or support the artist here. It's not like in the states where suburban kids and hipsters get behind migos and Gucci Mane and the scenes blend..here there is still a big divide between artist and audience. There are so many amazing Spanish language artist that are only getting love from the Spanish speaking rap crowds across Latin America. You don't hear rappers on the radio here too much, even though there is a diehard following. I just kind of mind my business and make my art. I'm still seen as an American. It doesn't matter how much Spanish I speak or how long I've lived here. I'm the American rapper. I still get love but often wonder if the reception would not be so warm if I wasn't American.
5. What’re your favorite songs you’ve released so far and why?
I like let downs ft Nikko Gray a lot. It's probably my favorite thing I ever wrote. Caleb made the beat for that long before we did Sexquest. It came from a place of frustration. I felt like I was a failure and drowning. I wrote the hook and the melody too. Other than that everything else seems like a fleeting moment and there's no real attachment to my previous work. I make it move on. I like Platinum a lot too actually.. The lyrics are a montage,almost like a cut scene. I wrote it on the train in New york an hr after I appeared on sway. I said nothing feels real right here,because it felt like all my hard work was finally paying off.
6. Anything else you’d like to add?
Yea. Viva Mexico. New music is coming. Thanks for listening.
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