Exclusive: The Sacramento lyricist explains the motivation behind his ’90s-themed project, how paying homage to J Dilla was difficult and why police get no love from him.
It’s fascinating to think that a ’90s baby would be making 90’s Hip Hop today. At the same time, not only does it show an appreciation for the foundation that was laid down before their time, but also a maturation of the music we know and love. Chuuwee certainly fits this mold.
Born in 1990, the Sacramento-native has been honing his craft over the course of several projects with his latest releases (Watching The Throne, Crown Me King) proving he is an emcee that has the knowledge and likewise skills to respectfully embrace the golden era of Hip Hop. With a moderately growing yet dedicated fan base, the 22-year-old is poised to turn a new generation of listeners onto the sounds of our past while still keeping his style fresh.
With his Amalgam Digital debut Wild Style around the corner (October 8), Chuuwee spoke with HipHopDX about the direction he wanted to take with it and why it will be a free release. Recently releasing his J Dilla-inspired project Ch3z!!?…Chill!!!, Chuuwee also explained how the mixtape was developed.
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