Dirty Glove Bastard: Off The Porch

Interview by Manny Akiio

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Recently we sat down with North Carolina rapper MainTain9 for an exclusive “Off The Porch” interview! During our conversation he talked about life in Lumberton, his dad passing away when he was 3, jumping off the porch, playing basketball before he got into music, explains what inspired him to start rapping, his musical influences, explains how he got his rap name, what he wants listeners to take away from his music, his thoughts on the rap game right now, the music scene in Lumberton, his new project ‘Forever9’, linking with Powerhouse Music Group, challenges o being an independent artist, goals, and much more!

Recently we sat down with Tennessee rapper Wook for an exclusive “Off The Porch” interview! During our conversation he talked about life in Jackson, jumping off the porch, moving to Nashville, starting to take music seriously this year, leaving the streets to pursue music, the music scene in Jackson right now, the inspiration for his new single “Pop My Shit”, working with PRE rapper Snupe Bandz, his new music video for “Came Up”, his new song “Seen”, his debut mixtape ‘Certified In The Streets’, his label Dirty Racks, his grind as an independent artist, and much more!

Interview by Haze of DGB

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We recently linked up with Memphis rapper Kenny Kane for an exclusive “Off The Porch” interview! During our sit-down he talked about life in Memphis, jumping off the porch, getting arrested back in 2009, bonding out, facing 30 years in prison, going on the run for 3 years, getting sentenced to 5 years, taking rap serious when he got released, the music scene in Memphis right now, his new single “Hot Boy Kane”, having his own Hot Wheels to promote the single, his other recent single “Ambition”, his upcoming project ‘Gangsta, OGs & Trappers’, his label Inspivate Ent, hosting his first annual kickball tournament in his community, going vegan, and much more!

Interview by Manny Akiio

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We recently linked with Memphis artist Bandzup Bam for an exclusive “Off The Porch” interview! During our conversation he talked about life in Memphis, jumping off the porch, starting to take music seriously last year, his brother inspiring him to rap, explains how he got his rap name, being versatile with his music, his family inspiring him, the Memphis music scene, quitting his job to pursue music, Memphis influence on the rap culture, his new singles “Set The Record Str8” & “Getting Busy”, his new project that is dedicated to his brother, upcoming deluxe, his grind being an independent artist, and much more!

Interview by Manny Akiio

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We recently sat down with rising Arkansas rapper Lil Glockee for an exclusive “Off The Porch” interview! During our conversation he talked about life in Arkansas, moving to Texas, jumping off the porch, just recently graduating high school, Bankroll Freddie motivating him to rap, his thoughts on the rap game right now, the biggest risk he took for his career, the music scene in Arkansas right now, his single “Cheat Code” featuring Big Yavo, his new EP ‘903 to 870’, plans to drop another project soon, being an independent artist, and much more!

Interview by Manny Akiio

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We recently linked with Rico Tesla for an exclusive “Off The Porch” interview! During our sit down he talked about life in Mount Vernon, Illinois, also living in Dallas & Florida, jumping off the porch, being involved in a serious car accident in 2016 where he almost lost his arm, explains how he got his rap name, his thoughts on the rap game, his new music video “Facts”, his next single “NIKE”, his upcoming project ‘Monster Jr.’ that drops in October, and much more!

Interview by Haze of DGB

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We recently linked with Augusta artist Lil Tony for an exclusive “Off The Porch” interview! During our conversation he talked about life in Augusta, jumping off the porch, going to college, just starting to rap last year, starting off with Rocklife Zho, the music scene in Augusta right now, his new song “Up Da Stick”, upcoming music videos for “Another One” & “White Tee”, his new project ‘Trapping Ain’t Dead’, his single “Having My Way”, his first project ‘Turned Rapper’, upcoming music, being an independent artist, and much more!

Interview by Manny Akiio

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We recently sat down with R2R Tootie for an exclusive “Off The Porch” interview! During our conversation he discussed growing up in Monroe, Georgia, staying in a group home, their influence on Monroe, moving to Huntsville, biggest life lesson, inspiration behind pursuing rap, the music scene in Monroe, GA, “Free Extortion” produced by Tay Kieth, his upcoming project “Stepping and Flexing”, and more! 

Interview by Manny Akiio

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Recently we sat down with buzzing 14-year old Louisiana artist Calvary Kylan for an exclusive “Off The Porch” interview! During our conversation he talked about life in Hammond, doing school virtually, planning to finish school, starting to make music when he was 9 years old, his family not supporting him pursuing rap until his music blew up, his single “Red Man” blowing up over the summer, working with director David G, his song “2000 Babies” w/ P Yungin, getting support from NLE Choppa, losing over 500 followers after posting a picture with JayDaYoungan, his music blowing up, signing a deal with Interscope, every label & Gucci Mane trying to sign him, working with Tootie Raww, his new music video “Purple Flags”, artists he wants to work with, and much more!

Interview by Haze of DGB

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We recently sat down with Mississippi rapper Doughboy B for an exclusive “Off The Porch” interview! During our conversation he discussed life in Gulfport, jumping off the porch, his biggest life lesson, being influenced by Boosie & Webbie, his breakthrough single “Smoke Again” ft. Pooh Sheisty, signing with Authentic Empire, transitioning from Mississippi to Atlanta, his new single “No Mind”, his upcoming project “Big Dough”, and much more!