After releasing their classic self-titled debut album, Boston's own Feed The Family came through to discuss their follow-up "Zing Language" and much more! From serving zings and facing the harsh consequences of street life, Feed The Family have transitioned and solidified themselves as one of New England's top rap groups, receiving co-signs from the likes of Griselda's Westside Gunn. In this episode, we discussed everything from how their new album came together, the group's focus on the "underground" demographic, and even took a deeper look at their own traumas and the hypocrisies of capitalism in America. Tune in and enjoy the conversation!
Watch on YouTube for the Full Experience: https://youtu.be/pSgmBVwTq4o
Time Stamps:
0:00 - Would you rather teleport or get 8 hours of sleep in 5 minutes?
6:00 - Introducing FTF/ Was there pressure to outdo the first album?
16:30 - Being a part of the underground wave/ "Scare the h-es music"
26:00 - Why isn't hip-hop valued in Boston the same way it is in NY?
32:00 - Living on borrowed time/ Shaykh reflecting on his 10-year bid
35:15 - How did Feed The Family come together as a collective?
48:45 - How did FTF get connected with 1000Words & Westside Gunn?
59:00 - Getting into the album/ Favorite tracks/ Behind the skits
1:07:30 - Why did they choose Amy Winehouse as the album cover?
1:08:30 - Bori on wanting to make people happy/ "Ball of sunshine"
1:23:00 - Shaykh's faith/ The theology behind the Abrahamic religions
1:32:00 - The generational divide around mental health/ Drugs and capitalism
1:59:00 - The impact and legacy FTF wants to leave behind
2:08:00 - If we had a record label, which Mass artists would we sign?
2:19:00 - Outro
Feed The Family (Special Guests)
Feed The Family (Group): https://bit.ly/4eYHWAP
BoriRock: https://bit.ly/3YHZMCq
Shaykh Hanif: https://bit.ly/40ugUfU
Dun Dealy: https://bit.ly/3AjpwM0
Top Hooter: https://bit.ly/4f3ieee
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