Interviews

“It’s only right to have that approval from where you come from.”

“A lot of people don’t know how to get out they own way. I had to get out my way to be successful.”

“It’s like doing a song with your sister.”

After years of independent grinding, the Florida rapper recently launched his own record label. Oh, and Sprite is in his DMs.

"I want people to feel seen."

The New York-based production duo is preparing for their biggest excursion yet.

“Through all these different chapters, you’ve heard a woman who wasn’t broken by circumstance.”

“Being alone is very important. That’s when you’re actually able to see you for you.”

“If this is what I did—and maybe it’s some weird shit—this is the art that I meant to create.”

“I can’t forget that I almost gave up, and I almost chose a whole different life.”

“I definitely don’t even think about the idea of making sense,”

“I make music to trigger emotions.”

“There’s a reason why all these people can be in one room.”

“I will always be true to myself.”

"I want people to listen and just have a moment of escape."

“I’m just dropping music and n****s like it.”

“I try to channel everything through music.”

“Around ‘Laila’s Wisdom,’ being GRAMMY-nominated, and this album, I realized I don’t live for validation.”

“It was just amazing to sit in the room with Burna Boy for the first time.”

“My life’s been a happy rollercoaster.”

“My mom always used to say I’m like a preacher.”

After hearing what Andrew Dawson did to each album he mixed, you might develop a newfound appreciation for some of your favorite records.

”The timing couldn’t be more perfect.”

“One hell of a ride.”

“I don’t think I would be able to even last without being versatile.”

“I’ve made a mountain of shit artwork that no one will ever see, but that was important to get to where I am now.”

“I hope that I have an album that creates nothing but pure happiness.”

“It’s really rare to find someone that is smiling all the time and can have compassion for any situation.”

"I learned that there’s a demographic for everything, so just be happy."

"Be super unique and don’t follow the trends."

On his latest album, 'Simmering,' the 24-year-old rapper is saying, "Sit down, eat with me, and please learn my story."

“I just wanted to help out any way I could. I flew all the way to Atlanta.”

“I don’t glamorize it; I give you the reality.”

“Knowledge is power, never stop being inquisitive.”