"Something I've found with the best rappers is that they'd rather let their music do the talking. The medium requires a heavy word count and deep introspection; it takes a lot of energy to tap into that. During our morning together, Roddy was reserved. I got the impression he was protecting that energy, which is honestly refreshingespecially in this era of oversharing."
"First time rapping was over Rick Ross's Push It off Port of Miami. My uncle used to record on Pro Tools back when it was Elite Pro Tools. We used to rap over Jeezy, Gucci Mane, Lil Wayne. That's what everybody used to do. So, I rapped over Rick Ross. That's probably how I came up with Roddy Ricch; probably in the back of my mind. How old were you? I was like nine."
Roddy Ricch, born in Compton, has been immersed in music since childhood and identifies music as his greatest inspiration and accomplishment. He achieved widespread recognition with the 2019 single "The Box," notable for its infectious vocal refrain. He began rapping around age nine, recording over Rick Ross while his uncle worked on Pro Tools and emulating artists like Jeezy, Gucci Mane and Lil Wayne. He recorded "The Box" in roughly 30 minutes and immediately felt its potential. He prioritizes having fun over constructing a calculated career and often stays reserved to protect his creative energy, while also discussing fashion choices and essential albums.
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