Ryan Witherspoon pulled up to HOT 97 to talk with Nessa about his upcoming project Start Spreading the News dropping March 25th, and the moment he realized things were changing for him. He revisits hearing his song on Funk Flex for the first time and why that moment meant everything, plus a funny viral moment about his last name and whether he has “beef” with Reese Witherspoon. He also gets into how a Jadakiss feature came together in just 48 hours, what that experience looked like in real time, and the pressure that comes with stepping into that level.
Ryan also opens up about switching from R&B to rap, the real story behind “Selfish,” and why that record was one of the hardest to finish. He talks about sampling Big Pun and representing his roots, plus shares his top New York artists and dream collaborations. The conversation also touches on viral moments like his “two phones” situation, his sneaker picks (including a $35K pair), and his Brooklyn-heavy “Borough Battle” rankings. He also reflects on working with artists like Chris Brown and Teyana Taylor, lessons from legends like Teddy Riley, and the advice he’d give to anyone trying to break into the industry.
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