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What is your earliest hip-hop memory?
My earliest hip-hop memory is in second grade. The school decided to hold a talent show, but only a few children attended the weekly assembly. My son Keyshawn was like, yo, let’s rap, because we used to try to rap in the bathrooms and on campus and swear we were stupid. So we asked if we could go to a show together. When it was our turn, we spit out our little bar. There’s no hook, just God knows how many bars, like 11 or whatever. I started to realize that this whole rally was kind of exciting for us. So we felt like we were making a summer jam or something. So even though we had no idea what the other was going to say or do because it never occurred to us to rehearse or do anything, we both struck a pose to the official 1980 Run DMC “I’m Just Saying the Flyest Ever” pose, The girls went crazy. The teachers were clapping and I was like, “That’s it,” and Keyshawn and I became who we were for the rest of the year for the rest of my time at school.
What sets you apart from other hip-hop artists in the music industry today?
polishing. I make modern music, but still hip-hop. I have my own voice. I tell stories, you laugh, you cry, you show up. Every song is different. This is the main thing missing from the rap genre right now. Originality comes not only from one artist to another, but even from an artist’s personal catalogue. Many artists these days almost sound like they’re writing the same song over and over with different beats, and even then, some artists’ beat choices are repetitive. I’m carving my own path.
When did you realize rap was for you?
Back in second grade, I talked about my earliest hip-hop moments.
Where did your nickname come from, Lexington?
My son in Brooklyn at the time always said I was like Lex Luther from Superman, so I had that.When I first started hustling and building my own team, I added Don and the rest is history
Has this coronavirus interfered with promoting your music?
Absolutely. Due to the quarantine, studios were canceled which delayed two of my promotional songs, one with Rick Ross and one with Boosie Badass, and I passed up some performance opportunities due to COVID-19 concerns .
What do you hope new listeners take away from your new single “Elevator”?
I wanted to give people something sexy they could feel. The song was actually inspired by a performance I did with DeJ Loaf at the Amazura nightclub in Jamaica, Queens, New York.
Can we expect any new music in the rest of 2020?
Oh yeah. I will continue to work hard over the next 18 months. I received the video for “Elevator” and my follow-up single “Envy” before the New Year. Then its pedal will be to the floor throughout 2021. Look out for Boosie’s “Want it All,” a hot mixtape from Rick Ross and I coming soon.
Did you vote this year?
Absolutely. I feel it is my duty as a black man in America, if for no other reason than for my everlasting respect for the struggle and sacrifice that was made to gain the right to vote.
Any advice for new independent artists considering becoming a rapper?
Carve your own lane. Don’t break your neck to be invited to the “cool kids” table. Make your dining table a cool kids dining table.
Remove all links.
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