Interview with Savannah, GA rapper Irie Misstxkes

1. Rap name and where did it originate from?

• Misstxkes came from the concept of learning from your Mistakes to help you prosper. Irie came afterwards, it was a transition of my sound and derives from Caribbean slang to mean "I'm good".

2. Where are you from?

• The Bronx, NY

3. Influences/inspirations?

• To be the first person to blow up from my city and set up a music platform with guaranteed longevity.

4. What makes your music different than other rappers/producers?

• I'm a perfectionist, I don't settle, and I'm never satisfied.

5. Dream collab?

• Travi$ Scott

6. Favorite rapper and why?

• Kendrick Lamar, because he has mastered the balance between music with lyrical content, a big fanbase, sales, and being a great performer.

7. Where do you see yourself In 10 years?

• In a position to have my whole family set for life.

8. Favorite album?

• Kendrick Lamar- Section 80

9. Upcoming projects?

• #KTWK Summer 16

10. Fun fact about you?

• I used to live Japan when I was younger.