SupraliminaL Defends Giving You Raekwon, Havoc, Styles P & More On His New LP For Free-99: “There’s A Lot Of Legends On There”

[SOHH highlights a hot record every week and offers a behind-the-scenes look at the smash in Singled Out. After Joe Young decoded his new “Free” anthem, rapper Supraliminal dissects his new “Supra Cum Laude” album.]

I have Havoc, Raekwon, Tragedy [Khadafi] and Styles P on the album. There’s a lot of legends on there.

I’ve been making music since 2004 and I actually put my first project out in 2004. This has been a long time coming. I’ve been making, officially, for about 11 years. I’m really sort of coming into my own and finding that niche in myself.

I’m a true lyricist and I listen to the 90’s but I’m a realist and realize the times have been updated. So what I decided to do with this project is blend the true lyricism in the Golden Era of hip-hop to the hip-hop of today.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hP54ne1COvY

I got a lot of good producers that sort of made cool, modern beats and I just put my basic lyricism to it and it came pretty dope, I think.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2avSYzJsog

I got the album on iTunes and people can absolutely buy it. At this point in my career, for up-and-comers, it’s more important to get music out to as many people as possible. I didn’t want to create that barrier to entry.

I have a lot of withstanding fans and a big fan base that have bought it and are supporting it also.

For more on Supraliminal, check out his official website: www.suprahiphop.com