1da weighs in with RealTalkNY on BET’s Top 10 list. I feel him on the politics of being an upcoming producer who has to worry about how his opinion will affect his b.i., but that’s exactly why lists like this coming from the traditional and current powers-that-be are always suspect.
I always say, if we gave hip-hop the same love and due diligence we gave the sports we follow, the genre and culture would be sooo much better. There’s no way anyone can tell me the average hip-hop fan is as educated on hip-hop, as the average basketball fan is on basketball.
I mean can you even fathom someone arguing for one ball player’s greatness over another based on anything BUT their overall skills? Why should hip-hop be any different?
New cat. First time hearing of dude. 15 years old. Couple bars in there lol. Get a taste above and the mixtape link is below also:
Laced Up is the brand new mixtape from one of Toronto’s youngest up-and-comers, Raz Fresco. At only 15-years old, Raz writes and produces his own music. He released his first mixtape Welcome To the Bakers Club earlier this year and is ready for a second offering. He caught DJ Holiday’s attention after his first video “Laying Low” was featured on WorldStarHipHop. Raz is now a part of The Commission label and has already started working on future material while spending time in Atlanta. Raz also recently performed on the Smokers Club tour at the Toronto show alongside The 6th Letter. Check out the tape and leave your feedback.