Fly In Formation - Zaze
I had a chat with Zaze, a longtime Toronto-based emcee, and we covered a wide range of topics. We explored the delicate balance between pursuing your art and managing family life. Zaze shared tour stories from the road, including memorable experiences with artists like Royce 5’9”, Joe Budden, Busta Rhymes, and some especially memorable shows with ICP. There was even a story about a rolled vehicle on a frozen Alberta highway. We also got into the deep end on his writing strategy, the significance of love songs in Hip Hop, and the art of delivering a killer stage show. But then, in a twist of fate, the internet decided to play games and cut out on us for a second time in an hour. Annoying. Turns out the modem was overheating, so I've got a brand-new one now. First time for everything, even show ending tech failures.
Stay updated with Zaze by following him on Instagram. He gave me a heads up that he’s got a project in the works for sometime next year, so keep your ears locked on ATSIC, and I'm sure you'll catch those tracks spinning.
Don't miss out on these interviews, I’m trying to talk to everyone I play, and that’s really quite the list by now. I've got the roster booked for Tuesdays through the rest of November, and we're in for some real gems. I also had a great chat with Mickey O’Brien last night, and that's coming soon to YouTube and Twitch.
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