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Exclusive interview with new rap sensation ‘Gucci GL’!

You’re the hottest rapper in the game right now Gucci, where do you rank yourself among other rappers over the years?

Rap music has changed over the years and the different rappers have all been suited to the particular era. I wouldn’t be able to do what I do, say, ten years ago. The rap of today would be laughed of ten years ago and the rap of then is seen as weak today. Our perspective of rap has changed so many times and therefore I cannot compare myself to rappers of the past. We’re all doing different things. What I will say is that I’m the best at what I do in today’s world of rap. People have tried, but in my eyes, no one comes close to me.

Do you take inspiration from other rappers?

Of course, that’s the secret to becoming an even more successful rapper. Looking at others and thinking to yourself what you can do to be even better. Everyone has role models, even though some claim they don’t. I’ve been listening to rap all my life and always take inspiration from other rappers. It’s part of the ingredient to making your own work better than theirs. You listen to a weak track and think to yourself what was missing and it inspires you to put that in your own work. I’m always honest and truthful whereas other rappers would probably deny any inspiration to seem original, when really they’re listening to my tracks and wondering how I do it. Inspiration is key to success.

We had rapper Ty come in the other day. A successful and hugely respected artist, arguably one of the best rappers of this century. How do you compare yourself to him, and do you consider him as a rival to your success?

I’m a huge fan of his, and so is he of mine. We both support and promote each other’s work whenever we can, and he is a good friend of mine. The respect is there and obviously, he has been here for longer than I have. There’s no doubt he’s one of the best rappers and I’m working hard every day to get to his level of success. We both come from different places and our music is different from each other. Different beats, different fans, it’s hard to compare. My music is there, ready to go up against his, so the work I’m doing is already at a high level. He’s released more albums and singles than me because as I said, he’s been here longer. However, the work I’ve done so far is up there with Ty’s so imagine when I release more albums and singles. I consider him a friend as I said but also a rival to my work. It’s healthy competition for us and we’re not dissing each other or anything like that so it’s all good. In the end, there’s only one throne for the rap king. One of us ultimately come second place, so he has to be considered a rival to my ambitions and success. But the respect is there for him.

A huge factor of any artist’s success is the fans. There’s meaning behind every artist and their work, but what do you hope the fans will get out of your music, and what do your fans mean to you?

I wouldn’t be where I am today without the fans. I remember the feeling when I was listening to a really good track from my favourite rappers, and thinking to myself that I want to make others feel the same about my work. It’s what drives me to do my best, knowing that someone is really going to feel my music. Growing up in a tough neighbourhood and all the problems I faced, I know there’s so many out there who can relate to that and understand my music. The impossible work I put in to get where I am today is clear in my music, and I want fans to inspire from this. Everyone has some sort of potential in different areas. Put the work in, and the results will come. I’ve said it before; the fans mean everything to me. I don’t even like the word fans. No fans, you’re my friends.

You mentioned more albums and singles earlier. Where do you go from here now?

For the moment, I’m just trying to enjoy my big break. Live life for the moment and then after a while, I’ll gear up once again and produce more music for the fans. I’m just getting started so don’t expect me to just disappear. I’m going to be here for a long time and I’m only going to keep getting better. I said I was the best for a reason.


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