How do you feel about a pioneer such as MC Lyte giving you accolades?
It’s a blessing to me. When I was first introduced to Lyte it was as a fan. My father used to play her music all the time. I used to sit there and go word for word with her songs. I met her and she respected what I was doing then after that she reached out to me to work. I built a relationship with her. It’s big to have a legend behind you, in your corner, supporting you, and letting you know that you’re on the right track. There aren’t too many female rappers out here still relevant or in the forefront making things happen. MC Lyte is one of them who are. On top of that she’s a fan and supporter of what I’m doing. It’s like, this lady has had longevity and she’s at a legendary status. So if she likes what I’m doing then I’m doing something right. I can’t give up or slow up on what I’m doing. I’m obviously doing something right. She has laid the blueprint down already. It feels good. It’s almost unreal. If I’m talking to her on the phone or she hits me up it’s like, “This is MC Lyte hi
