April 7, 2022
Latto Interview – Big Energy, Double Standards, Pharrell’s Advice
[ad_1] Gotta Go HardWith a hit song, sold-out tour dates and a strong sophomore album, Latto has stamped herself as a real name in hip-hop and wants to be respected as such.Interview: Kemet HighEditor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Spring 2022 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now.Latto's price is going up. Three months into 2022, the 23-year-old rapper cracked the Billboard Hot 100 top 5, peaking at No. 3 with “Big Energy,” a summer-ready flip reminiscent of Mariah Carey’s 1995 hit “Fantasy.” Latto even got Mariah on the remix. The gold-selling song appears on Latto’s sophomore album, 777, featuring appearances from Lil Wayne, Childish Gambino, Lil Durk and more....