Pack Power is the latest chapter in your Pack World series. What headspace were you in going into this project, and how does it expand on what you built with Pack World and Pack World 2?
I was in a good headspace overall. I dealt with a few real-life situations during the process, but I still pushed through and got the project out. I also worked with some new producers and brought in different features compared to the earlier Pack World projects, which helped the project feel like a step forward.
You didn’t rush this rollout. How important is it for you to let the music breathe and see what naturally connects before forcing a direction?
I like letting the fans decide what they connect with. Sometimes the song I think should go isn’t the one that sticks, so I pay attention to what people respond to and move from there.
“Black Truck” feels heavy and focused. What made CEO Trayle the right collaborator for that record, and what were you trying to capture with that energy?
Me and Trayle always make hard music together. I pulled up to his session at Trauma Tone Studios while he and Prod AG were working. He played the beat and told me to start it off. I had been riding around all day with a driver, and that’s exactly what I rapped about on the record.
“Slanger” sounds like nonstop movement. How much of that record reflects your real day-to-day life right now?
All of it. I’m constantly moving between the studio, merch, features, shows, and everything that comes with building my brand.
You’ve been steady with releases instead of chasing quick moments. Why has consistency been more important to you than hype?
I try to stay active and give my fans something different as much as I can. Trends and styles change fast, so you have to stay consistent and keep evolving.
You were raised in Covington and now rooted in Eastside Atlanta. How did that transition shape your mindset and sound?
I was raised in Covington, then moved to Lithonia in DeKalb County, and eventually Atlanta. It’s really the same energy, just on a bigger scale with more people and a wider network.
You’ve named artists like Future, Gucci Mane, and Rocko as influences. What lessons from their careers have stuck with you the most?
Consistency. Gucci and Future were always dropping and staying active, and Rocko did the same when he was putting out a lot of music. They all grinded it out, and it didn’t happen overnight.
You’ve worked with artists like CEO Trayle, Bally Baby, Big Moochie Grape, and Johnny Cinco. How intentional are you when choosing collaborators?
I try to work with artists who are in my lane. If it’s not real or organic, I usually don’t do it. A lot of my collaborations are also curated by my team.
As your catalog grows, how important is understanding the business side of music for you at this stage?
Very important. That’s about 95 percent of the game.
Now that Pack Power is out, what should fans expect next from you?
My next project is called Get Rich Or Keep Trying. Fans can expect more videos, more content, and more merch.
What do you want listeners to feel or understand when they hear Pack Power front to back?
I want people to feel motivated in whatever field they’re in, go hard and stay consistent.
Finish the sentence: Pack Power represents ________ for you right now. Pack Power represents get-money motivation music for me right now.
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