Rome Streetz stops by Hot 97’s Mornings With Mero to talk about his new album “Sock It 2 My Pocket,” dropping via Mass Appeal (Nas’s label). In this raw, in-depth interview, Rome breaks down:
Staying true to his bars-first style while the industry pushed him to change
How he linked up with Griselda, Camoflauge Monk, and Westside Gunn
Getting cosigned by Nas and the star-studded production lineup (9th Wonder, Alchemist, Havoc, Pete Rock, and more)
Stepping outside his comfort zone with an Afrobeats record featuring IDK
Why women love bars just as much as the fellas
His connection to Griselda and Buffalo despite being a lifelong Queens native
The need for more unity and “putting on” the next generation in New York hip hop
Comparing New York’s rap culture to Atlanta’s collaborative spirit
Rome Streetz gets real about grinding for respect, staying independent-minded even on a major label debut, and why he’s finally ready to cash in after years of putting in work.
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