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Artist Biography
In the artist’s words:
Describe one of your earliest musical memories in detail. I remember my uncle Lavell making me and my brothers battle rap each other when I was 11 years old ,and i remember thinking I dont even wanna rap its not me!
What are your top 3 all-time favorite albums on Apple Music, and why? Why did you choose these three albums in particular? 50 Cent, Get Rich or Die Tryin' (Bonus Track Version) Drake, Take Care (Deluxe Version) When I was younger I Always felt alone listening to 5 I didn't feel so alone anymore i could relate especially as a teenager! Take care is my all time favorite Dizzy albums I felt as if in college I was going through the exact same shit it was carzy
Find a song of yours on Apple Music that you love and tell us what makes it special. Tell us why you chose this song. “Suicidal Gates” With alot of my very close friends and the love of my life all committing suicide I was in a very dark place, alone and I often felt as if I would end up facing that same fate So I wrote about it in order to face certain demons, once a year I play it
What’s one of the most memorable moments in your career so far? Being on my first tour with Savage Life and Bad Azz, meeting Pimp C's Father RIP BOTH OF THEM!
Is there anything left on your bucket list as an artist or band? I have to do a song with 5 and Chainz before This is over!!
Hometown
Cleveland, OH, United States
Genre
Hip-Hop/Rap