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July 18, 2022
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Pi’erre Bourne Interview – New Solo Album, Rap Career, SossHouse

[ad_1] U Not Like MePi'erre Bourne's career highlights as a producer have ensconced himin pioneer territory. While artists behind the boards and in the booth alike are emulating his sound, the multihyphenate's focus is on elevating his own rap career.Words: Georgette ClineEditor’s Note: This story appears in the Summer 2022 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now.A jab Pi'erre Bourne threw in the fifth grade, ignited by a game of punch buggy, no punch backs, is the catalyst for the celebrated rapper and producer’s current career. After he got in trouble for hitting another student and was prohibited from attending a school field trip, Pi'erre was forced into three days of "torture"...

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July 14, 2022
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2022 Freshman Cypher – Cochise, BabyTron, Babyface Ray, Kali

[ad_1] During the 2022 XXL Freshman shoot in Atlanta this past May, selected artists were tasked with stepping up to the plate and leaving no crumbs behind by the time everything was said and done. The quad of Kali, Cochise, Babyface Ray and BabyTron did just that in their cypher. Fusing for a track strong enough to go platinum, the layered artists prove here that the only time they fold is when it comes to the dead presidents in their pockets.The beat is laced by multiplatinum-selling producer Wheezy Outta Here. Offering his usual brand of romantic trap, the Grammy award-winning talent utilizes a combination of chordophone and woodwind instruments for the melody, along with a...

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July 14, 2022
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Lupe Fiasco Interview – His Music, Mindset and Martial Arts

[ad_1] Hear Me ClearlyIn the 15 years since he appeared on the inaugural XXL Freshman cover, Lupe Fiasco has changed a lot. Yet, he remains one of the illest lyricists in the game.Interview: C. Vernon Coleman IIEditor’s Note: This story appears in the Summer 2022 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now.At this point in his Grammy award-winning career, Lupe Fiasco is a reluctant rap star. That's because, at 40, he defines himself as much more than just an MC. Rap renaissance man might be a more apt title. The Chicago native's character arch has been an intriguing one, which includes receiving cosigns from Kanye West and Jay-Z in the mid-2000s and releasing...

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July 14, 2022
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2022 XXL Freshman Cypher Nardo Wick, Big30, Big Scarr, KenTheMan

[ad_1] The 2022 XXL Freshman Class is here. You’ve seen their ABCs, listened to them respond to trolls for the Mean Comments segment and heard them spit in their individual freestyles. Now, for the moment you’ve all been waiting for: the 2022 XXL Freshman cyphers. Jacksonville, Fla. native Nardo Wick, Memphis' Big Scarr and Big30, and KenTheMan, who hails from Houston, grab the mic to showcase the skills that got them inducted into the class in the first place.This year, Mississippi native Wheezy Outta Here provides the soundtrack that all four Freshman slide on. Wheezy has been on the fast track to production superstardom lately as the man behind the boards on trap-style anthems...

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July 12, 2022
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2022 XXL Freshman Cypher SoFaygo, Doechii, KayCyy, Saucy Santana

[ad_1] Tell the truth, this is what you’ve all been waiting for. Now, that the 2022 XXL Freshman Class is fully unsheathed, and the pleasantries of the Mean Comments, ABCs and individual freestyles are out of the way, it’s time to get the finals: the 2022 XXL Freshman Cyphers. The first group of rappers from the new class that are ready to show and prove in the rap circle is Tampa, Fla. native Doechii, Atlanta’s SoFaygo, KayCyy from Kenya and St. Paul, Minn., and Saucy Santana, who calls Bridgeport, Conn. and Perry, Fla. home.It all starts with a fire track, and one of the hottest producers in the game has provided that this...

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July 12, 2022
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Wheezy Outta Here Interview – 2022 XXL Freshman Class Producer

[ad_1] Mississippi’s own Wheezy Outta Here checks in with his perspective as the producer for the 2022 XXL Freshman Class cyphers.As told to Kemet HighEditor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the Summer 2022 issue of XXL Magazine, on stands now.I wanted to take part in [the Freshman Class this year] because I knew that people wanted to see what I look like or who I really am. So, that was important. Producers need that spotlight these days because we’re just so behind the scenes. I feel like [the fans] wanna see me because I really don’t do a lot of interviews. I wouldn’t say I’m shy, but I just like to let...

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July 7, 2022
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BabyTron’s 2022 XXL Freshman Freestyle

[ad_1] Scamming grannies and Amiri jeans off the Crocs, BabyTron has entered the chat. Michigan's hottest new rap prospect has become the people's champ for creating a sound that deviates from the traditional Midwest rappers of the past. Harry Potter references, beats reminiscent of Beverly Hills Cop, plenty of pop culture-dipped bars, droll punchlines and a whizzing delivery comprise his gift to the genre. In just three short years, he's entered fan-favorite territory, which helped position him as the 10th spot selection in the 2022 XXL Freshman Class. BabyTron brings life to the party without even having to raise his voice as he showcases in his Freshman freestyle.Sticking to the appealing originality that has brought digital fame...

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July 6, 2022
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Saucy Santana’s 2022 XXL Freshman Freestyle

[ad_1] Saucy Santana is unapologetically breaking the mold in hip-hop as he simultaneously remains true to himself. He's one-of-one, and has earned a legion of fans for his viral raps and witty phrases. The 28-year-old rapper, who reps Bridgeport, Conn. and Perry, Fla., has friendships with accomplished rappers like City Girls and Latto, which has brought more attention his way. He also recently hit the road and collaborated with Latto for his new song "Booty." While those moves may have bolstered his success, Santana has locked in his latest accomplishment on his own: being a member of the 2022 XXL Freshman Class.Extra-long, bedazzled nails, a full-face of makeup and tight-fitting ensemble to accentuate his curvaceous shape are all part of...

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July 5, 2022
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Big Scarr’s 2022 XXL Freshman Freestyle

[ad_1] The Memphis rap scene has cemented its position in the game as a hotbed for young talent once again, and 1017 Records' Big Scarr is next in line as an artist on the rise. He's equipped with all the necessary tools to continue racking up accolades. Gucci Mane's next-in-command currently holds the title of being a 2022 XXL Freshman. For his concise Freshman freestyle, the 22-year-old rapper utilizes his distinct cadence to foretell his trajectory in hip-hop and look back at his growth and progress.Big Scarr takes pride in his sound. His voice is what he feels sets him apart from his peers, both seasoned and newer on the scene like himself. In conjunction with his intonation, the...

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July 1, 2022
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KenTheMan’s 2022 XXL Freshman Freestyle

[ad_1] KenTheMan is a self-proclaimed "rap best friend." She makes the kind of confidence-boosting music that puts bad days on ice. Reclaiming the superpower within seems a lot more attainable with her assured rhymes as the soundtrack. The Houston rapper, who earned a rightful place on the 2022 XXL Freshman cover this year, brings those emboldened bars to her Freshman freestyle.The 28-year-old hip-hop maven assesses what’s out there and clearly sees no competition when delivering her brief onslaught. Plus, packing in an amusing punchline with clever wordplay is typical for KenTheMan. "OK, I'm back in this bitch, and bitches actin' like they ain't hearin' me/Every time I'm out I gotta walk with...

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