Killer Mike tells the story of 'Michael' (interview at The Current)

Опубликовано 16 августа 2023, 12:01

Michael Render grew up on the west side of Atlanta; from the age of nine, he aspired to be a rapper, eventually creating the moniker Killer Mike, as he explains, “so that he could be the most badass rap MC in the world.”

Now, 20 years into a hip-hop career that includes 10 years as part of the acclaimed group Run The Jewels, Killer Mike has released the solo album, 'Michael,' (available on @LomaVistaRecs) so that people would get to know the more personal side of Michael Render, “that little nine-year-old boy on the album cover with the horns and the halo and the buck teeth and the smile.”

Following a session in The Current studio, Killer Mike sat down with host Jill Riley to share his story. It’s deeply personal and profoundly moving. Watch the complete interview using the player above; you can read a complete transcript of the interview at: thecurrent.org/feature/2023/08...

Credits
Guest – @KillerMikeGTO
Host – Jill Riley
Producer – Derrick Stevens
Video Director – Erik Stromstad
Camera Operator – Micah Kopecky
Audio – Cameron Wiley, Josh Sauvageau
Graphics – Natalia Toledo
Digital Producer – Luke Taylor

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