This week we’re joined by the first Asian woman of hip hop, Sophia Chang - author of ‘The Baddest Bitch in the Room’ and former manager of rap legends such as RZA, ODB, GZA, Q-Tip and A Tribe Called Quest (to name a few). We dive into her storied past in the music industry told through her new book, touching on…

 

🐝 Being raised by Wu-Tang

👐 Her journey from a Korean immigrant family into the inner-chamber of the Wu

😱 What it was like hearing that first Wu demo

✍️ How Method Man would ALWAYS be writing in the studio

📸 Being on the Cuban Linx and Ironman album cover shoots

🗻 Climbing up mountains with RZA to Shaolin Temple (23:00)

💥 Her Slept-On Wu-Tang Banger

👏 Her new mentoring venture at unlockherpotential.com (34.30)

 

Also, our merch is out - jump on crate808.com to cop a tee or a hoody, or have a look at our Instagram shop, and help support the pod please. It all goes back into the pot for us to try make even more dope content for you.

 

For the next mailbag episode, we’d love to hear from you guys, so email us at [email protected] with your takes on…

 

◼️ Slept-On Wu Tang Bangers AND Slept-On Preemo Bangers

◼️ Which 90s rapper would you have crash on your couch for the weekend? And which one would you HATE?!

◼️ Where’s the weirdest place you’ve met a rapper?

◼️ The most ludicrous lyrics you’ve ever heard?

◼️ Who are the most overrated/underrated rap artists and groups in the 90s?

◼️ Least hip hop things you’ve done in the last 24 hours?

◼️ And if you want more in-depth reviews or have any general thoughts on our selections, hit us up!

 

Catch all our Spotify playlists here:

 

Crate 808 Bangers Playlist https://spoti.fi/2EojufP

Slept-On Wu-Tang Bangers Playlist https://spoti.fi/32QtAQG

Sample Corner Playlist https://spoti.fi/3eYfhMd

 

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