McSteezy Q&A w/ ThaWilsonBlock

“One thing I get a lot after a set is people walking up to me saying that they didn’t expect me to rap at first by looking at me. I need to let people know I’m really out here putting in work.”

-McSteezy

Mistah Wilson: Yo, McSteezy! It’s good to have you back with us here on the Pasadena Music Scene. What’s been good wit cha?

McSteezy: Thanks man it’s good to be back!

Well lately, I’ve just been writing new tracks for my next project and working as a manager at a McDonald’s by my house. Oh and skateboarding of course! Tzzaaaaah!

Mistah Wilson: No doubt! Gotta stay on that Boss tip, feel me? Ok, yo, What do you love more: Rapping or Skateboarding (and you can only choose one)?

McSteezy: Damn, I can’t even answer that question right now. I’m only getting better at both skateboarding and rapping.. Although I would have to say rapping hurts a lot less!

Mistah Wilson: Lol no doubt I can definitely agree with that! Have you hit up any skate parks? If so, which one was your favorite?

McSteezy: I’m usually at Bonita skate park which is in Arcadia. I also go to other ones all around Los Angeles. There’s a lot of them!

Mistah Wilson: One thing we respect about you, man is that you stay on tha scene. Are you technically a Glendale artist or can we identify you as a Pasadena artist?

McSteezy: I’ve spent about the same amount of time in both cities.

I’m living in Glendale at the moment but I would have to say I have a bigger crowd in Pasadena.

Mistah Wilson: Right on! So tell me, who are 5 of the best rappers out in the game right now?

McSteezy: Lately I’ve been listening to a lot of music by J. Cole, Kendrick Lamar, Mac Miller, Drake, and Nipsey Hussle. It’s kind of hard to put them in an order because they all have been dropping music that I bump.

Mistah Wilson: Tell us a little about your performance with Blu over @ The Terrace. It’s good to see cats show love to our local artists, ya know. What was it like meeting him?

McSteezy: I’ve opened up for Blu twice at The Terrace which is actually one of my favorite places to perform at. The second time opening up for him I was the only other emcee that night and he came late so I ended up with a much longer set which was dope!

It’s always cool to see an artist LIVE that I enjoy listening to.

Mistah Wilson: What has been the most challenging thing for you when trying to make it as a rapper?

McSteezy: Probably the most challenging thing is letting the people know that I can rap whether it was a written or a freestyle.

One thing I get a lot after a set is people walking up to me saying that they didn’t expect me to rap at first by looking at me. I need to let people know I’m really out here putting in work.

Mistah Wilson: Word. You ain’t even gotta tell us, we’ve been watching you for years. What are some positives you’ve experienced along the journey?

McSteezy: Well, one thing I like is finding out about new artists and since I started rapping I’ve met a lot of new friends and other artists that have introduced me to new music which is always good.

Mistah Wilson: What is your definition of success?

McSteezy: I would have to say success is when you’ve worked hard to put yourself in a position where you can just kick back and live comfortably doing what you want when you want.

Mistah Wilson: Yo, McSteezy thanks for coming thru for this exclusive interview with ThaWilsonBlock for tha Pasadena Music Scene. It’s been great. Got shout outs, drop em!

McSteezy: Thanks for having me! Shout out to everyone over at the Pasadena Music Scene, my dude EJ over at top notch recordings!

Gotta shout out my family at home and the fam out in Guatemala!

My boy Kid Legend for letting me record at the dungeon where it all started. And all the people that supported me and everybody else that knows Steezy Does It!