Young Upcoming Sacramento Rappers Smurkish T and LulKhi talks Thizzler and more

   • SmurkishT - Outta Bounds ( Official Music ...      • LulKhi -A Bloody Path ft.@SmurkishT (EXCLU...      • SmurkishT - The Message (Exclusive Music V...      • REPOSSESSION RIN FT ALLSTAR BOZZLE - PLAYS   This episode features an interview with young Sacramento rappers Smurkish T and LilKhi, where they discuss their burgeoning music careers, personal journeys, and aspirations. Here's a breakdown of the key topics: • Introduction and Early Career: Smurkish T and LilKhi introduce themselves, highlighting their Sacramento origins. LilKhi mentions rapping for 10 years and taking it seriously for the past three (0:23), while Smurkish T started rapping a year ago and became serious about eight months ago (0:52). The host praises their rapid success and ability to gain significant support (1:10). • Discovery of Passion for Rap: LilKhi shares how his dad discovered his music and encouraged him to take it seriously (2:16). Smurkish T talks about switching from football to music and being motivated by the positive feedback from his first Instagram post (3:07). • Collaborations and Industry Recognition: They discuss their experience with a YouTube song competition with Top Boy Rome (5:26) and the excitement of being featured on platforms like Thizzler and Bounce Out Records (14:00). They emphasize the importance of visuals for their music (7:39). • Impact of Success on Personal Life: The rappers discuss how their newfound fame has changed their school experience, with increased recognition from peers and teachers (10:41). They also touch on navigating attention from females and staying focused (12:20). • Musical Style and Future Plans: They reveal that their dads also rapped, influencing their style (16:32). They aim to create music that appeals to all ages (17:09) and note the importance of versatility in rapping (18:40). Future plans include dropping an EP soon (18:20) and performing live shows (20:05). • Aspirations and Industry Insights: LilKhi and Smurkish T express their desire for features with artists like EBK JBO, Lil Papa, and Lil Rome (21:31). They also share their ambition to expand beyond being just "Sacramento rappers" and reach a worldwide audience (23:30), aspiring to be on platforms like No Jumper (29:05). • Creative Process and Views on Hip-Hop: They explain their writing process, emphasizing that their lyrics come from emotion and personal feelings (30:01). They also discuss the current state of hip-hop, expressing a desire for more meaningful music (35:44). • Financial Success and Independence: The rappers acknowledge the legitimacy of their careers now that they are earning money (8:52), and discuss the importance of re-investing earnings into their music and team (45:50), preferring to stay independent rather than getting signed to a major label (47:21). • Shout-outs and Final Messages: They give shout-outs to their supporters, family (43:03), and fellow artist Smirk and Shay (43:16), and also mention their desire to give back to the homeless community (51:00).