Boldy James Interview (+ Westside Gunn Cameo): Detroit Rapper and Griselda Member

This week we got an exclusive sit down with one of the hottest rappers of 2020, as well as an inside look at the world for Griselda - the label that all of rap is looking at right now. Yes, Boldy James gave us some time to talk 90s hip hop, his incredible run of projects with the likes of The Alchemist, Sterling Toles and Griselda (Westside Gunn x Benny the Butcher x Conway the Machine) and growing up in Detroit. A breakdown of what to expect in this amazing chat that was HIJACKED by Westside Gunn himself!
 
💪 Relationship with Gunn, making rap history for Detroit and his family (4:00)
🧠 How he learnt to become so versatile in rap (6:50)
👑 Enjoying Heavy D, NWA, EPMD, Eric B & Rakim (09:05)
🔥 Falling in Love with Illmatic and Reasonable Doubt, and evening stealing the albums as a kid (15:33)
😱 Meeting Jay-Z, who said his pen game was incredible (19:20)
💭 His journey from jail to working with Nas and The Alchemist, then signing with Griselda (20:40)
😵 Westside Gunn hijacks the interview! (23:40)
🙌 YN Billy (Griselda’s youngest artist) jumps in for a word (26:30)
🚨 Exclusive news - Boldy’s next project (The Versace Tape) lands on Aug 14, and every single member of Griselda will drop an album before Oct (27:38)
☕️ Breaking down The Price of Tea in China (including artwork and title) and linking with Alchemist (28:50)
🤝 His relationship with Nas at Mass Appeal (34:00)
🔎 Making Manger on McNichols with Sterling Toles, including recording his first ever song (35:40)
😯 The first time he ever recorded, he wasn’t even there to rap (38:06)
👏 Working on a new project with Harry Fraud (39:35)
🐐 Wants to work with Eminem and Jay-Z (40:20)
🐝 Names his Slept-On Wu-Tang Banger (42:20)
 
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For the next mailbag episode, we’d love to hear from you guys, so email us at crate808@gmail.com with your takes on…
 
◼️ Where’s the weirdest place you’ve met a rapper?
◼️ The most ludicrous lyrics you’ve ever heard?
◼️ Who are the most overrated/underrated rap artists and groups in the 90s?
◼️ Least hip hop things you’ve done in the last 24 hours?
◼️ Slept-On Wu Tang Bangers AND Slept-On Preemo Bangers
◼️ And if you want more in-depth reviews or have any general thoughts on our selections, hit us up!
 
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