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*On how song concept for "Face The World" came about:
-This record was something 9th played me and immediately I knew I wanted to speak on it. The concept was just me listening to what the sample was saying and also what the music felt like and speaking from my gut in response. It felt like the weight of my journey should be expressed on it.
*On if this record will live on "The Marathon 3: The Victory Lap":
-This record might make the final playlist, I'm still finalizing the cut.
*On what "TM3" is shaping up to sound like:
-The project is shaping up to be amazing. The sound of the project is organic, and it's me talking directly to the people about what's important to me. I felt like it was never possible for an artist to do the things they can do now in terms of reaching people directly and this project Is me jus talking to my listeners without considering format...platform...radio...label...any of that stuff just conversation with my people.
*On the line "…a wilder nikka’s story, getting cake, homes" and if Nipsey's success surprises himself:
-On one hand I'm surprised at how big it's become...and on the other I'm anxious to reach the next level. This project definitely represents the beginning of something new.
*On how he connected with 9th Wonder for the production:
-I've always been a fan of 9th and we met a few times in DC and Atlanta. Time was finally right and we got in and cooked.
*On if Nipsey & 9th have more tracks together we've yet to hear:
-Yeah, we have a couple on Rhapsody's album and also other concepts I'm working on for my stuff.
*On if he knew what he wanted to do with the instrumental for "Face The World" as soon as he heard it:
-I freestyled the whole song. I just went in and did it bar by bar. It took 'bout 45 min.
*On if it was hard to get the lyrics right:
-It was really easy because it was all just real experiences that felt like what the music was saying. It came out naturally.
*On the ways Nipsey has grown and matured as an artist since the first two "Marathon" mixtapes:
-I've traveled the world. My message has transcended gang-banging...I've seen so many people from different walks of life connect with the message that I process different now. I look for the connections and the places we all relate and I try to start from there when I'm coming up with ideas.
*On his favorite verse/line from "Face The World":
-"Don't cry tears,hey don't fly here and if you don't die here you spose to fly lears. 365 here is like a dog year no wonder y these nikkas 20 and got white hair." It's just real. That sums it up. We live so fast it's like 7 years for every one down here. When you 21 you have the life wisdom of a 40-year-old because you've witnessed it in its most primal nature. Survival.
*On how song concept for "Face The World" came about:
-This record was something 9th played me and immediately I knew I wanted to speak on it. The concept was just me listening to what the sample was saying and also what the music felt like and speaking from my gut in response. It felt like the weight of my journey should be expressed on it.
*On if this record will live on "The Marathon 3: The Victory Lap":
-This record might make the final playlist, I'm still finalizing the cut.
*On what "TM3" is shaping up to sound like:
-The project is shaping up to be amazing. The sound of the project is organic, and it's me talking directly to the people about what's important to me. I felt like it was never possible for an artist to do the things they can do now in terms of reaching people directly and this project Is me jus talking to my listeners without considering format...platform...radio...label...any of that stuff just conversation with my people.
*On the line "…a wilder nikka’s story, getting cake, homes" and if Nipsey's success surprises himself:
-On one hand I'm surprised at how big it's become...and on the other I'm anxious to reach the next level. This project definitely represents the beginning of something new.
*On how he connected with 9th Wonder for the production:
-I've always been a fan of 9th and we met a few times in DC and Atlanta. Time was finally right and we got in and cooked.
*On if Nipsey & 9th have more tracks together we've yet to hear:
-Yeah, we have a couple on Rhapsody's album and also other concepts I'm working on for my stuff.
*On if he knew what he wanted to do with the instrumental for "Face The World" as soon as he heard it:
-I freestyled the whole song. I just went in and did it bar by bar. It took 'bout 45 min.
*On if it was hard to get the lyrics right:
-It was really easy because it was all just real experiences that felt like what the music was saying. It came out naturally.
*On the ways Nipsey has grown and matured as an artist since the first two "Marathon" mixtapes:
-I've traveled the world. My message has transcended gang-banging...I've seen so many people from different walks of life connect with the message that I process different now. I look for the connections and the places we all relate and I try to start from there when I'm coming up with ideas.
*On his favorite verse/line from "Face The World":
-"Don't cry tears,hey don't fly here and if you don't die here you spose to fly lears. 365 here is like a dog year no wonder y these nikkas 20 and got white hair." It's just real. That sums it up. We live so fast it's like 7 years for every one down here. When you 21 you have the life wisdom of a 40-year-old because you've witnessed it in its most primal nature. Survival.
