DJ Drewski sits down with Brooklyn’s own Ryan Witherspoon to talk about his evolution from R&B to rap, landing a feature with Jadakiss on “Take Money,” his Jordan Brand partnership representing Puerto Rico, and what it means to be the bridge between generations of New York hip-hop.
Ryan opens up about his strategic year-long hiatus before reintroducing himself as a rapper, building real relationships with DJs and the community, upcoming collaborations with Babyface Ray and more, and his mission to bring that authentic New York sound back.
🎵 New singles out now: “Take Money” ft. Jadakiss & “Selfish”
Topics covered:
0:00 – Intro & Building Community with DJs
1:40 – From R&B to Rap: The Reinvention
3:40 – Getting Jadakiss on “Take Money”
5:50 – Carrying the Torch for NYC Hip-Hop
7:40 – Brooklyn Style & Jordan Brand Deal
9:20 – ASAP Rocky Event & Extra Butter Performance
11:00 – Puerto Rican Heritage & Bridging Cultures
13:40 – Upcoming Projects: Star Spreading News, BHI Tape & Summer Collabs
15:50 – Playing “Selfish” & “Take Money”
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