UNDR RPBLC MGZN #19

funny stuff. Then I started taking it seriously my freshman year of high school.

So I was like fifteen or sixteen—something like that.

How would you describe your style?

If I had to describe my style I would use one word: adaptable. I feel that I can rap over almost anything. I wouldn’t, but I feel like I could. [laughs] What was it about hip-hop that drew you in?

It was from my people, off top. Hip-hop was the most modern music that I could relate to, was made by my people and explained what we were going through. Then, of course, there was just this feeling that some rap gave me—I loved the way rappers controlled their words. Every genre of music does it, but with rap, I feel you’ve gotta be major dope with the actual words. Unless you’re gonna dance or put on some kinda crazy theatrical show.

How do you think music has helped to shape you as person?

I feel like music has made me a much more patient person than most—just the process of making an album has given me a stronger work ethic. I know what it takes to make something memorable now.

Your new album Open Minded recently dropped, what can listeners expect there?

A roller coaster ride—different feelings and emotions in every song on the album. It should feel like an adventure.

What about this project stands out to you from your previous work?

This project is complete. Because I’m consistently evolving through music, I can find things that I would change about the album now.

However, that album is done. This was, honestly, my first time making an album with a full concept