In this Season 9 Episode 6 of Milkcrates & Microphones, we are joined by legendary Sacramento-based artist—X-Raided joins us for an exclusive conversation. X-Raided dives into a number of different topics including growing up in South Sacramento and relocating to Alabama, almost becoming the next 2Pac, his influence throughout hip-hop culture, his lengthy 26-year prison sentence, starting prison programs for inmates that still exist today, overcoming his own mental battles, good vs bad correctional officers, getting off parole and starting a new chapter in his life, making the iconic albums Exorcist & Unforgiven Volume 1, his work ethic, recently turning 50-years old, the evolution of his style, signing to Tech N9ne’s label—Strange Music, his latest album—A Sin in Heaven, the meaning of the number 24, creating emotion-filled tracks such as “The Sunken Place” & “Pray”, collaborating with Rakim, what hip-hop means to him, plus so much more. We also bring you your favorite Milk&Mics segments like “This Week in Hip Hop” & “Song Picks of the Week”—X-Raided style. Enjoy!
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