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Young Ash Speaks on Dougie B, Sobriety & Her ‘Fly Girl Coded’ Mindset on ‘Witnessed By Lish’

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Bronx-born rapper Young Ash is entering her soft girl era, and her recent interview on Witness By Lish with Lish 2X proves it. The rising artist sat down for a vulnerable conversation about love, loyalty, femininity, and personal growth — showing a more grounded, spiritual side fans rarely get to see.

Love, Loyalty & Lessons with Dougie B

Young Ash opened up about her relationship with drill rapper Dougie B, calling him her “best friend” and explaining how she’s learned to tune out distractions.

“Girls try to reach out to me to get in between us,” she said. “But I ignore the noise and don’t even bring it back to him.”

When asked how she navigates dating a man known for raw, street-influenced music, she kept it honest: “It’s a work in progress, but in the meantime, I’m gon’ stick beside him.”

While she didn’t define the future of their relationship, she did share her hope to one day fall in love, get married, and start a family — but for now, she’s simply enjoying the moment.

Faith, Femininity & Ash’s Soft Girl Transition

Raised by divorced but loving parents, Ash described herself as a “Daddy’s girl” who grew up around affection despite life’s challenges. She admitted she once wore her independence like armor but has learned to embrace a softer side.

“I used to be Miss Independent,” she said. “Once I started talking softer to every man, the ego left.”

Further referencing her faith, she mentioned, “The Bible says a woman should be submissive to a man”. Rather than seeing that as weakness, she explained how it’s helped her find balance and peace. “Sadly, I’m used to dating men who want to humble me,” she added. “But I believe in being super soft now.”

Young Ash On Friendships & Protecting Her Peace

Young Ash was equally open about her relationship with women. “I’m not a ‘girls, girl,’” she admitted. “I had two friends in high school”.

She recalled being betrayed by people who smiled in her face after dragging her online. Because “I’ve had people violate me and then see me in person, then smile”, she said. Still, she’s now open to building new friendships and healthier bonds, moving forward with a clean slate and open heart.

A Clear Mind & ‘Fly Girl Coded’ Energy

In one of her most powerful reveals, Young Ash announced she’s on a sober journey. Ash is done with weed and ready for more clarity.

“I feel like it do cloud a lot of judgement,” she shared. “I’m ready for my blessings. I wanna be sober and fly”.

Her latest single, “Fly Girl Coded,” perfectly embodies this new phase. Ash is pushing her Fly Girl swag — confidence, peace, and elevation.

Young Ash’s growth is inspiring. Furthermore she offers self-reflection to spiritual awareness. Her Witness By Lish appearance is more than an interview. Emphatically, it’s a coming-of-age moment for a woman stepping fully into her power, faith, and purpose.

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Offset Opens Up to Keke Palmer About Migos, Addiction, Fatherhood & Divorcing Cardi B

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Offset Kee Palmer

Offset pulled up to “Baby, This Is Keke Palmer” and kept it real like never before. The Atlanta rapper opened up about his life, fame, family, and everything in between. From walking away from Migos to dealing with loss, addiction, and love, Offset got honest about the highs and lows that shaped him.

 

“It felt special the whole time,” he said about building Migos from the ground up. “Fight Night was the first song that made me take it serious and believe we could really make it.”

Talking Migos & Honoring Takeoff

Offset made it clear he still has love for Migos, however that chapter is closed. “It was just a decision I had to make as a man,” he told Keke Palmer about the group’s breakup in 2023. When asked if a reunion could ever happen, he didn’t hesitate. “I don’t want to go backwards. It wouldn’t be the same without Takeoff—he was the glue.”

He also reflected on when success became real for him. “When we got that number one hit, it became my job,” Offset said about “Bad and Boujee.” He described Migos’ sound as a “science formula” that changed hip-hop forever.

Offset’s Addiction, Recovery & Real Growth

Offset opened up about his struggle with codeine and his decision to quit. He’s “four years strong” and proud of it. However, the wake-up call came from his son. “What killed me was when my son asked for pineapple soda because he saw me drinking it,” Offset said. “Then he asked, ‘yours a different color than mine… why?’ That broke me”. Therefore, Offset decided to do something about it.

That moment forced him to change. Offset didn’t want to lose himself or his family. “My mom was coming at me, my people were worried,” he shared. “I’m glad I have solid people around me to tell me when I’m trippin’.” He added, “Sometimes you think you can’t make hits without the drugs—but that’s cap.”

After that, Offset made a clear point: the real high now comes from making music sober and seeing life clearly.

Divorcing Cardi B & Learning From Mistakes

Soon, the talk shifted to his marriage. Offset confirmed that he and Cardi B are heading for divorce. “I’m ready for it to be over so we can move on”, he said. He didn’t blame anyone; he owned his mistakes. “Two of us being superstars—your business is always out”, he admitted. “I was definitely not perfect”.

When Keke gently asked if he would do anything differently, he paused. “I wish I respected her more”, he said. “You live and you learn”.

Also, he addressed old rumors about being involved with West Coast rapper Saweetie, who once dated Quavo. “That’s not true,” he stated directly, clearing the air once and for all.

Fatherhood, Legacy & What’s Next

Offset is focused on his future. He’s now signed as a solo artist to Capitol Records/ Motown. Offset is dropping new music, raising his kids, and growing as a man. “The legacy has been made,” he said proudly.

Furthermore, he offered parenting advice to Keke, who recently became a mom. “You shouldn’t baby him,” he told her, smiling. “My momma didn’t play”. Offset said his mom raised him and his two siblings alone until she found her husband. That experience taught him toughness and drive.

Offset had his first child at 17, and he said that pushed him to be responsible. He explained, “I was in survival mode”. “I didn’t want to be a deadbeat. I just didn’t go about it the right way.”

Offset is now standing on growth, not guilt. Making the choice to owns his past but doesn’t live there. He’s choosing peace, progress, and purpose. This time, he’s doing it all on his own terms.

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Wu-Tang Clan DJ/Producer Mathematics Is Passing the Mic & Dropping Gems

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Wu-Tang is forever — and so is Mathematics’ energy. Only hours after hopping off a tour bus, fresh from the road on Wu-Tang Clan “Final Chamber” tour, DJ, producer, and hip-hop visual architect Mathematics hopped on a call with me like time zones, tour fatigue, and 30 years of rap legacy were just background noise. He pulled back the curtain on the now and teased what’s waiting in the wings. As Wu-Tang’s sound and influence remains timeless Mathematics is working to build a new cultural imprint. His latest project? An innovative collaboration with SoundCloud called the “Warriors Two, Cooley High” Open Verse Challenge. And this isn’t just another internet contest, it’s a lyrical cipher with the power to crack open the gate for the next generation.

 “Let’s See What Else Somebody Can Do With This”

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The spark for the open verse challenge came from the new track “Warriors Two, Cooley High,” featuring Method Man and Benny the Butcher. Mathematics shared that the beat inspired him: “Let’s see what else somebody can do with this.”

Here’s how it works: Aspiring MCs can download the exclusive instrumental, co-produced by Mathematics and his son, Wise Beatz, for free on SoundCloud. Then, they’ll record their best 16-bar verse and upload it as a remix on SoundCloud using the hashtag #WarriorsTwoOpenVerse. The contest runs until August 15, 2025. If your verse shines? You could land a spot on Wu-Tang’s official SoundCloud playlist.  So, what are Mathematics and The Clan looking for? It’s more than just good lyrics, it’s about presence. The challenge is open to everyone, regardless of age or style, but this goes beyond just rhyming. It’s about crafting something that feels real. Something that resonates.

“You gotta have lyricism, style, cadence, and weight,” he notes. “If you don’t deliver it right, it won’t connect. That verse has to compete with anyone else’s. Meth keeps his cadence tight. Benny kills his. You gotta find that pocket.”

“I just want to see people breathe life into this track,” Mathematics says. “As a creative, that’s what it’s all about — watching your work evolve.”

The Final Chamber Tour: Heavy Name, Heavier Legacy

Naturally, I had to ask Mathematics about the tour that’s got Wu fans nervously looking up retirement rumors: “Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber.” So… is this really the last tour?

“Look,” he chuckled, “I’m a fan too. So all I can say is, if you can get tickets, grab them. Come enjoy the show.”

For him and Wu-Tang, the tour has been a full-circle moment. Playing classics dating back to their first drop, Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) to crowds filled with thousands of original fans and their kids has felt surreal. For Mathematics, it’s a time of gratitude, a celebration of perseverance, and a reminder that hip-hop doesn’t age, it evolves, adapts, and grows.

The Man Behind the Wu Tang ‘W’

If you didn’t know, now you know: Mathematics is the creative genius behind the iconic Wu-Tang “W.”” And when I asked him what was going through his head when he created it?

“Honestly?” he says. “I had to go to work the next morning. I just wanted to knock it out.” Yes. That’s right. The most recognized symbol in hip-hop, the inspiration for countless tattoos, graphic tees, video game cameos, and even TV moments, came to life the night before a shift. When I asked if he ever envisioned it becoming so influential, he smiled and replied, “Nope. I didn’t. I’m glad it did. But nah… I didn’t see that coming.” That blend of humility and creative instinct really captures Mathematics. He doesn’t chase trends or overthink legacy. He simply creates, letting the culture speak for itself.

Evolution Without Compromise: From Wu-Tang to the Future

Over the years, Mathematics has broadened his production sound, diving deeper into live instrumentation while stepping away from sampling, all without losing that classic Wu-Tang Clan grit. “You start to understand music in a new way,” he explained. “But I always come back to that raw, rugged hip-hop. That’s the essence of it. That’s Wu.”

His latest pride and joy? The newest Wu-Tang Clan release, “Black Samurai: The Bass Warsman.” Not just because it’s fresh, but because it signifies his growth, working closely with his son, and pushing the sonic limits of what Wu-Tang can still represent. “Every project, I’m looking to evolve. But I always want to keep that spirit alive. I need it to hit.

And what’s on the horizon? “Rest first,” he joked. “But you’ll see some things before the year wraps up. I don’t like to talk too much until it’s all set. I’ll show you better than I can tell you.”

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FM Interview: Nuage~Soul About His New Single, Goals, And Inspirations

Nuage~Soul About His New Single, Goals, And Inspirations
Nuage~Soul. Image source: The Debut, YouTube.

“Locked In” by Nuage~Soul and F.S Rudy is a classic Atlanta banger. The music video for the single is a banger, too, with various special effects, shooting locations, etc.

That was really just me trying to let folk know, like, man, I’m coming,” Nuage explains about the “Locked In” single. “I feel like I make good music. You know what I’m saying? I guess I’m still trying to find my fan base … My only thing was that this got to sound like a hit. This got to be something that when folk put this thing on, they get the move.”

Nuage~Soul

Nuage~Soul’s name comes from the French word for “cloud.”

2013, I met up with some folk when I had moved to Atlanta … [the group Nuage met] was called like a “cloud game,'” the artist explains. “I remember it was a time where [one of the members] was basically calling himself ‘cloud warrior’ or something like that.”

The artist’s ultimate goal is to help people “understand I’m my own goat. I’m not like everybody else. I don’t make music like everybody else. I’m great in my own motherf*cking way, and I just hope folk can accept that for real … Because I feel like nowadays, everybody is on the little drill shit. You feel me? I could get on that, but I’m not that. I’m diverse. That’s not just me. I’m not just no street n*gga, bro. I’m trying to be a business, to expand, man.”

Nuage’s Inspirations

What inspires Nuage~Soul the most is his “mood.”

“My mood is going to set the tone because however I’m feeling,” the artist explains. “I can’t be sad right now trying to make a happy-ass song because that’s not what I’m feeling. I got to be in the mode of what I’m trying to do. So if it’s like I’m trying to speak some real sh*t, it’s because I’m going through some real sh*t right now. If it’s like I just make a track where I’m just turned up, blah, blah, blah, having a good time, that’s just because that’s the mode that I was in … Like today I woke up, and all day it’s just been in my head. I need to come up with a song. And it’s like, ‘But how are you feeling?’ I’m no hot pocket in a microwave or whatever. I like to take my time with it because I’m very in tune with my music. So I don’t want to just put out any bullshit. So, I got to take my time.”  

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FM Interviews: Rico Love’s Bank-Sponsored Song-crafting Session

Rico Love Hosts A Song-Crafting Session

From McDonalds to Airbnb, all around companies are trying to market themselves through artists. Sometimes, it takes unusual forms. Such is the case for UBS, who partnered with Rico Love to host songcraft sessions at Sound Emporium Studios in Nashville.

Art and money have been associated since the beginning of time. From Gaius Maecenas to the Medici family to Heineken, the wealthy have always sought to support the arts, whether to help develop culture, avoid taxes, market themselves, or otherwise.

As Adewale Ogunleye, UBS’s Executive Director and Head of Sports and Entertainment, puts it, “There’s an obligation [for big companies] to hold the hands of these creatives. A lot of them don’t want to focus on anything but making music. If you partner with the wrong team of people, they can take advantage of your passion for music and your lack of passion for anything else.”

Rico himself thinks that companies collaborating with artists more closely is “the future. I think what’s going to happen is brands are going to just start buying into artists, partnering with artists … Record companies are just banks anyway. Just lending you money to try to see how well you’ll do. And if you do well, then you pay them back. And if you don’t, then you take it as a loss. But it’s the same as a bank.”

UBS Feat. Rico Love Song-crafting Sessions

The event itself, which UBS and Rico hosted, was quite an exciting experience. People got a chance to learn song-crafting, while Rico got a chance to teach, which, according to the artist, is his “favorite part of life.”

“I’ve been doing this songcraft for a few years now, and it’s something I’m super passionate about,” Rico explains. “It’s really about interacting with new artists, new writers, new producers, giving them perspective on songwriting, not necessarily teaching them my secrets if you will, but it’s more about giving them different perspective and idea of how they can approach songwriting.”

All these points raise an essential question. Is the commercialization of art a positive or a harmful process for the culture?

On the one hand, many artists get a chance to receive financial help or achieve new levels of fame through public events, music festivals, art exhibitions, etc.

On the other hand, there is always a chance that your sponsor will start demanding more than their brand promotion and start interfering with the artist’s agenda. Sometimes, it takes downright nasty forms, like in the aforementioned Heineken case, but even without controversies, working with brands can become complicated. The best idea would probably be to tread carefully and ensure you don’t give up too much of your creative freedom.

UBS seems okay, though, especially considering that Adewale Ogunleye has been “a good friend of [Rico] for many years,” according to the artist.  

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4Fargo Talks Express&B EP at Republic Records HQ NYC

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Atlanta’s R&B sensation 4Fargo gets personal on “Witnessed By Lish” during recent interview at Republic Records NYC headquarters.
4Fargo recently wrote, recorded then released album Express&B, a complete body of work that takes listeners on various emotional rides, rather it’s the loss of a relative, heartbreak, disappointment, or the ups and downs of love. It was important to dive deeper into the man behind the music. 4Fargo as a father, as a son, as a human being.
Part one of the conversation with 4Fargo👇🏽
https://youtu.be/Ct3kYPBKrQs?si=kZzAbe0DYsPR92E7 
With features from fellow Georgia natives Jacquees in “She’ll Be Ok” remix, K Camp “Miss Your Energy”, along with New York based R&B singer Honey Bxby “Ex For A Reason“, 4Fargo’s new album is a testament to the diversity in his penmanship and sets the tone for future works.
4Fargo featuring Jacquees (Official Music Video)
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The album, titled “Express&B,” explores themes of love, heartbreak, and personal growth, offering listeners an intimate glimpse into 4fargo’s experiences and emotions. From the smooth, sultry vibes of the 8 track EP, each song on the album showcases 4Fargo’s vocal prowess and songwriting skills.
“Express&B” by 4Fargo is more than just an album; it’s a journey through the highs and lows of a man’s life, his love, and everything in between, making it a relatable body of work for R&B lovers beyond the Atlanta area.
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FM Interviews: Dee Aura About “Forensics,” “Fast Life,” War On Hip Hop

Dee Aura On Forensics, Fast Life, Hip Hop War
Dee Aura.

Dee Aura is an artist from New York who works in various genres, from R&B to drill. His recent “Forensics” music video is also a part of Gelato NYC’s “Corner Store” project, every episode of which is a clip featuring different Hip Hop artists. 

“Forensics”

According to Dee Aura, “Forensics” is about a feeling of “being watched by everybody. Either it’s a good thing or a bad thing; regardless, I’m being watched, like forensics. That’s why I got that [song title] in my head.”

Despite the difficult topics raised in the song, the clip’s shooting process has been relatively simple. “We met up on Malcolm X Boulevard,” Dee Aura says. “You know, we shot a couple scenes for [the music video] real quick. It was real light: 1, 2, 3, you feel me?”

“Fast Life”

On top of the new music video, Dee Aura has recently released his latest “Fast Life” EP. According to Dee Aura, the new record is “For somebody, you know, who loves to jug, drive on the road, love to make money, that type of feeling. That’s what fast life is, you know, living in New York City. Everything is fast over here.”

In terms of sounds, the recent recording has “a southern type of style” sound.

The War On Hip Hop

Dee Aura also has an opinion about recent disturbing run-ins between the Hip Hop industry and law enforcement. Examples would include Eric Adams’s proposal to ban drill music from social media or the court using Young Thug’s song lyrics as evidence in a court case against him. 

“That type of shit is fucked up. We should be able to speak how we want to out here. [The certain parts of the executive and judicial branch of the U.S. government] stop people’s money. I even had like two or three of my shows shut down for bullshit reasons. Shit is not cool. That’s how I feel about it.”

Dee Aura’s Message

Dee Aura’s main artistic goal is to “make everybody feel good, who listen to my shit. I just want everybody to catch back to my shit. That’s what I want people to do, to remember what I put out. That’s it. I do wanna leave a mark.”

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FM Interviews: Spence Lee About The New Single, Upcoming Mixtape, Future Plans

Spence Lee About Single, Mixtape, Plans
Spence Lee.

“Foundation” by Spence Lee is a trippy music video, with the artist reflecting in the motorcycle’s side mirror while rapping lines like “stack stick together like legos.” The clip is overall full of surreal scenes and creative lines like the one mentioned or “rollin'” Osama Runtz, we gon’ detonate it.” At the same time, there is certainly an aesthetic to the video, and one can feel an overall vibe. According to Spence himself, the track is “a hard-hitting beat. It’s leaning towards the trap sound. Like energy, energy music. Real bossed up. It’s real.”

Spence’s Upcoming Mixtape

Spence Lee is also currently working on a mixtape. According to Spence, “It’s gonna be real eclectic. I got a lot of different vibes on it: R&B, Dancehall, Afrobeats. I got some classic hip hop beats on it, some, um, electronic kind of electronic-turn music on there. It’s not EDM; it’s just different, different styles. And then also a lot of live instruments. So it’s real, it is real versatile. It’s a really eclectic, warm, uplifting kind of project. It’s dope, though.”

Not too many collaborations are going to appear on the records. However, there is a feature with Slim Jxmmi, while “Mike WiLL produced many of the songs there too. And then one of my constant collaborators that I always work with, his name is Kakuyon, is doing live instruments on there, live guitar, live bass keys.”

The Plans In The Works

After releasing the mixtape, Spence has many plans on the list. He says, “I’m trying to organize a tour, do a bunch of release events. I got a lot of visuals coming out, a lot of merch. I’m all about product. I’m just trying to put out good music, you know, go on a tour and give something for the audience. Like a dope show that I can just, you know, share my music with as many people as I can. I haven’t been on my own tour yet. I’ve always, like, been a supporting act, and I’ve always done festivals and stuff, but I, I do wanna take time to tap in with my core audience and really just go out there and tap in with them directly.”

Spence is also planning to release music videos for every song on his upcoming mixtape. “there’s 11 songs on the project. And I just want to get creative with the visuals and just present every song with creative and museum quality stuff.”

The main message Spence Lee is trying to send with his music is that of believing in yourself. “Self-belief and self-improvement,” Spence says. “Can turn dreams into reality… I’ve been doing music since 2009, right? I didn’t have my first viral song until 2016, right? And then now we’re in 2024, you know what I mean? And I’m still just self-improving. I’m still always constantly looking within seeing what I can, how I can, um, improve myself.”

Spence also believes that one should have faith in one’s heart and use it to spread love.

 

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FM Interviews: BOA QG About “Been Gone” Single, Mixtape In The Works, Working With Quality Control

BOA QG About Works, Quality Control
BOA QG

BOA QG’s recent rise has been swift yet consistent. The release of “Voodoo” in April 2022 has brought the Quality Control artist tons of attention, with the song’s music video eventually reaching almost 18.000.000 views on YouTube and The Game ending up remixing QG’s hit single on his “Drillmatic – Heart vs. Mind” album.

“Been Gone”

QG has also just released the new “Been Gone” single and music video. The clip shows different facets of a romantic relationship, and while there’s no general plot line, it still tells a story.

“The message that I was just trying to send [with the song],” BOA QG says. “It’d be a lot of people that’s not with you from the jump, from the start, and then once they see what you do, they’d be like calling your phone and trying to get in good with you and stuff like that. And the message is just like to keep going no matter what. Nobody tell you those same people will be coming around hitting your line, and you won’t have time. Don’t stop for nothing, and keep going.”

BOA QG and BCM Steel, who have shot the music video, also plan to work more in the future. “We actually got stuff up and coming for more music videos,” QG says. “And I’m having [BCM Steel] around a lot more in my personal life, so he could just get the behind-the-scenes of sessions.”

“3teen”

BOA QG is also working on his upcoming “3teen” mixtape. The reason it’s called “3teen” is, according to QG, “because that’s when I basically hopped off the porch if you understand what I’m saying. That’s when I had to become a man at that age. That’s when I was an adult. I was in the streets. I stopped staying with my parents at the age of 13.”

The mixtape will have “a lot of melodic vibes on there. Like a lot of melodic vibe. It’s going to be some R&B vibes, and it’s gonna be a few Soulful vibes in there.” BOA QG also says, “I really didn’t want to put any collaborations because this was my first ever mixtape ever in my life dropping. But I did put Ed Dolo on the tape.”

Moving on, the artist has many plans and aspirations. “I’m going to just keep pushing for it on the mixtape. And really hitting the road again,” BOA QG says. “And then after that, I’m getting ready for my album. I’m actually already getting my album ready.”

Quality Control

BOA QG says he started working with Quality Control “a little bit over a year and a half ago. Around the time I was going viral and stuff on TikTok, by beating and rapping, doing acapella songs and stuff like that.”

“A lot of labels was reaching out, QG says. “But once [Quality Control] hit me up, that’s my dream label since I was a kid. And when I linked with QC, everything was what I thought it was. So it was a done deal from there. So that’s how I got with one of the greatest labels in The South.”

In Conclusion

The main message BOA QG is trying to send is “that you could do anything and change is okay. Like I said, at one point in time, I was real heavy in the streets, but once I got really into my music, I decided changing and I seen life at a different point of view. So, my message for my fans is that you could do anything. Don’t never stop, don’t never let nobody discourage you. And the main message that I’m trying to send is healing. You know what I’m saying? Healing and progression and moving on and going to the next level.”

Also, for those wondering, BOA stands for “Brothers Over Anybody.”

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Hit Play On I Born’s Latest Single “None of Your Bizness”

I Born Unleashes "None of Your Bizness"

Wrapping up 2023 with his fresh track “None of Your Bizness,” I Born of Mount Vernon is serving up some real hip-hop bops! Heatmakerz on the beat adds that soulful touch, letting all three emcees spill their life stories with profound lyrics. With lines like “I am to Mount Vernon what The Lox is to Yonkers,” this rapper not only tips his hat to legends but also asserts his own importance. Let’s always give props to the emcees—acknowledge their grind because they laid the groundwork for today’s artists. Their legacy should never fade, and we should always recognize the path they paved for us.

This song offers real, unfiltered truths. It’s about keeping your emotions in check, or you’ll end up in places you shouldn’t be. True statement! Every verse drops some serious wisdom for anyone tuning in.

I Born revealed that “None of your Bizness” went down all naturally. He was chilling in Heatmakerz’s studio, belting out the track with his vocals on point. Out of the blue, he hit up rapper The Street Deacon Wise, asking if he’s got a killer verse, and it turns out he did. “Next thing you know, Saigon walks in the studio and hears our verses and comes up with the hook on the spot, and the rest is history,” said I Born.

 

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The Influence Of Hip-Hop Icons

Growing up right near the Bronx, it was bound to happen – the hip-hop vibe got under I Born’s skin and shaped who he is today. “My style was influenced by the guys I saw growing up. The money getters the fly guys even today when I write a rhyme, I throw in a line about what I’m wearing, which has also been my approach to this rap game,” said I Born.

Artists get inspired by other artists. In a nutshell, those who feel that influence are carrying on the legends’ legacy. LL Cool J impacted I Born with how he owns the stage. The Mount Vernon rapper swears by LL’s performance style, saying he “Performs like no other. Not to mention any rapper that thinks he’s gonna step to L he crushes them.”

In addition, I Born says their rap origins are kinda alike. LL wanted a motorcycle, and his grandparents bought him DJ equipment instead. Interestingly, a similar situation happened with I Born and his parents. “Now Wu-Tang’s influence was because they came from the 5% nation as did I, so when I heard them incorporate mathematics into their rhymes, it was like a match made in musical heaven for me,” he explained.

It is one thing to admire an artist’s work, but we all have aspirations in life. To realize his dreams, I Born hopes to collaborate with three notable hip-hop artists: LL Cool J, Nas, and J. Cole. If all 4 of them were on a track together, that would surely be a masterpiece. Similarly, I Born and The Street Deacon Wise’s voice and rap style resemble Nas’s. If they were to perform together in a song, I would not be able to distinguish between their voices. However, it would still be fire!

I Born Turned Trials Into Triumphs In The Music World

Most teenagers do not have a clear idea of what they want to do with their lives, which is understandable. I felt the same way. However, at the age of 17, I Born began his musical career. Very impressive! But, because we all live imperfect lives, he has encountered some hardships along the way. “Yes, I agree knowing what you want to do with your life at an early age is a great thing, but unfortunately, my life took a drastic turn due to incarceration,” said I Born.

At least from the outside, it appeared that his music career had been put on hold; however, on the inside, it flourished. Especially given the rapper’s strong family support network. “Their support means everything to me,” I Born said. Excitingly, he spent time with 2 of the greatest rappers to ever do it: DMX and Black Rob. As a result, they became I Born’s mentors, leading him to believe that he took those lemons and turned them into lemonade. “Looking back now, I know that specific trial in my life was guided by Allah God because it actually made me the man I am today,” he said.

 

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About I Born

Hailing from Mount Vernon, New York, I Born is a self-made rapper and entrepreneur. He kicked off his journey at 17, drawing inspiration from rap heavyweights LL Cool J and Wu-Tang. His debut project, “The Listening Movie,” featuring the single “Swarm 2000,” marked the beginning of his relentless grind.

 

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The dynamic artist thrives on the unconditional support of his family. He uses their strength as a driving force to create music that inspires everyone to recognize their own potential. Looking ahead, I Born is set on teaming up with Heatmakerz, expanding his brand, and collaborating with icons in the hip-hop scene.

Check out his new single, “None Of Your Bizness,” now on all platforms. Follow the rapper on social media @Beloved_iborn for more information!

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