Business Never Personal: The $teep x IAHHM Interview
Making his first appearance on the IAHHM platform we have an exclusive Q&A style interview to introduce you to the big homie OG $TEEP from Jacksonville, Florida. The Curren$y influenced $teep was able to check in with us for a quick interview and to drop off his newest project “Business Never Personal” a 4 track EP which is available on all major streaming platforms.
In this interview, $teep talks about his musical influences, distribution services, how he got started making music, ranks his top 5 producers and mainstream artists plus much more. Check out the full Interview below and be sure to go ahead and stream that “Business Never Personal” EP as well. Where do you think $teep will rank at the End Of The Year Power Rankings? Leave Comments and let us know.
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WHERE DOES DRAKE RANK IN YOUR BEST OVERALL RAPPER LIST? WHAT DO YOU THINK THE PUSHA T BEEF DID FOR BOTH PARTIES?
Drake isn’t in my best rapper list he is nice but I cant consider him on my best list , I think the pusha t beef was beneficial on both sides each guy gained and lost in my opinion.
FAVORITE HIP HOP GROUP OF ALL TIME?
My favorite hip hop group of all time is Outkast hands down.
WHAT HAS THE HARDEST OBSTACLE AS AN INDEPENDENT RECORDING ARTIST BEEN?
The hardest obstacle as an independent recording artist is juggling a 9-5 and also chasing your dreams.
WHAT PLATFORM ARE YOU USING TO DISTRIBUTE YOUR MUSIC AND WHY?
The platforms I have been using was soundcloud and mymixtapes but now I’m going on all streaming platforms as well.
WHAT IS YOUR STANCE ON KANYE WEST
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Kanye is gone man Kanye haven’t been himself since his moms passed (with all due respect).
HOW MANY ARTISTS HAVE YOU COLLABORATED WITH LOCALLY?
I haven’t really got to collab with a lot of artist in my city because of the lane I’m in and the lane everybody likes to play in my city.
HOW SERIOUS ARE YOU ABOUT MAKING A LIVING FROM MUSIC? ARE YOU A STUDENT OF THE GAME?
I’m super serious about making it but making as an independent artist is the ultimate goal, I’m forever a student of the game and paying attention to what I need instead of what I want.
WHAT IS LACKING IN HIP HOP MUSIC THAT YOU THINK YOU CAN CHANGE?
Originality everyone is sounding the same and dressing the same its a little weird
IN ORDER, RANK YOUR TOP 5 PRODUCERS IN THE GAME RIGHT NOW?
Harry Fraud , 183rd , Alchemist , Hit Boy , Chase N Cashe
FAVORITE ALBUM SO FAR THIS YEAR?
Nipsey Hussle – Victory Lap
IN ORDER, RANK YOUR TOP 5 RAPPERS IN THE GAME
Curren$y , Nipsey Hussle , Dave East , Smoke Dza and Mozzy
IF YOU COULD COLLABORATE WITH ANY SINGER MALE OR FEMALE FOR A JOINT ALBUM WHO WOULD IT BE?
Masego
DO YOU THINK THE STREAMING ERA IS HURTING OR BENEFITING ARTISTS THESE DAYS?I would say its helping the artist more to push them to be independent and its hurting the labels because artist doesn’t need them for distribution.
WHAT WOULD YOUR ADVICE BE TO ASPIRING ARTISTS FROM YOUR AREA?
Stay true to yourself don’t ride waves don’t even look at what others doing keep progressing.
Where are you from ?
Jacksonville, Florida
-How did the crew get started?
My homie brought me around his homies and they saw and understood the vision.
-When and how did you get into music?
I was telling my homies I was thinking about it but I was stagnant about it then one day my homie took me around some young dudes that were producers and I was hooked ever since.
-How did you choose your rap name ?
I got my rap name from a friend in middle school and its been my nickname since then I just added my own twist to it.
How will you change the industry?
I will change the industry by being myself and standing on the same morals and principles I came in the game with.
-Who is in your mainstream top 5?
Wale , J Cole , Kendrick , Jeezy and Jay Z.
-What motivated or inspired you to record your last project?
Trying to finish out the year strong and continue to build my catalog honestly.
-Has there been any time in your journey where you felt like pursuing something else instead of music?
No but doubt creeps in sometimes and I wanna quit but I feel I cant, not with how the state of hip hop is at right now.
Whose side were you on.. Biggie Or Pac?
I was on Pac side growing up but I’m on Biggie side for as saying hes the better rapper.
If you had one song of yours to perform on national tv which would it be?
Seven Trey off my Bay Street Vibes EP
If you were offered a perfect distribution/sponsorship from every major company in america which company would suit you and your brand the most?
Distrokid I feel they are really catered to the artist.
-What is your favorite movie? Favorite actor?
The Godfather , Denzel Washington.
-Tell me some of your biggest and/or most enjoyable moments so far?
Getting the love from someone I don’t know that enjoy my music.
-What equipment and software do you use to record/produce?
Protools all the way.
-Name 3 things that make you unique as an artist?
my style , my flow and where I’m from.
-Where do you see yourself going with this? What are your big plans?
I see myself being a legend outta Duval County .Just staying independent and continue to build this catalog and empire.
-Any projects in the works?
I got 3 more projects I’m a put out before the year is over with , stay posted.
-What are your rates for features?
150 for a verse
