#86 - Defcee INTERVIEW

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Beginning of Episode (0:49).

In Episode 86, we are joined by a true lyrical tactician, teacher, and newest signee of the ever-impressive Backwoodz Studioz label, Defcee.

Defcee discusses being embraced by the Chicago hip-hop community as an outsider, and what he appreciates about the Chicago scene (3:40).

Defcee opens up about the reasoning behind taking a break from music, following 2015's Damn Near Grown (25:52).

Defcee details how he's been able to consistently improve his craft into his middle-age, and gives his take on the health of rap game currently, given the fact that so many other rappers have been producing quality music well into their "senior" years (31:15).

Defcee discusses how he sees competitiveness in hip-hop, and when that competitive spirit can turn destructive (39:00).

Defcee speaks on how vital graffiti is to the overall hip-hop culture, and how he tried to approach We Dressed the City with Our Names (43:33).

Defcee explains the influence of Backwoodz Studioz on his first album as a new signee of this groundbreaking label (49:59).

Defcee details the significance of the Trapdoor album title, and the overall intention behind the record (55:31).

Defcee reflects on the therapeutic nature of creating Trapdoor (1:00:32).

Defcee speaks on the importance of teaching the youth, and drops knowledge of some of the ills afflicting the modern education system (1:04:33).

Defcee gives his take on the complementary soundscape of Trapdoor, created by Messiah Musik, and why Messiah is such a great producer (1:17:36).

Defcee gives props to Nick Arcade and August Fanon's amazing talents, and waxes poetic about Messiah Musik once again (1:23:22).

Defcee gives a sneak peak to upcoming projects he has in store for us (1:27:36).

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