Summary

• Childhood and Upbringing in th Crest

◦ Mattsuuii introduces Sleep Dank, Mac Dre's cousin, and mentions his connection to the Bay Area.

◦ Sleep describes his upbringing in an all-black neighborhood called the Country Club Crest, Vallejo, highlighting its tough elements and strong community support.

◦ The community played a significant role in raising the children, with neighbors looking out for each other.

◦ He also emphasizes the neighborhood's history of being one of the worst in Vallejo since the 1960s.

• Early Days with Mac Dre

◦ Sleep Dank recounts how Mac Dre started rapping and used to sleep at his mother's house, leaving his equipment for Sleep to play with.

◦ Sleep mentions making beats with Mac Dre, Dubee AKD Tha Sugawolf PImp and Mac Mall, and how they were young and making demos.

◦ Mattsuuii shares his own background, including his involvement in the ecstasy movement and his subsequent seven-year prison sentence for manslaughter.

◦ Sleep clarifies the difference between the hyphy movement and mob music, emphasizing that he identifies more with gangster rap.

• Impact of Mac Dre's Death

◦ Suuii asks about the impact of Mac Dre's death on the Crest.

◦ Sleep Dank explains that it was a significant blow, as Dre was just reaching his pinnacle and was unexpectedly cut from them.

◦ The community had to bear down and keep the legacy going, with each member holding onto what they learned from Dre.

◦ He also expresses that he doesn't celebrate Dre's death but keeps him in his heart, while Matt celebrates and prays for him every year.

• Sleep Dank's Music Career

◦ Suuii inquires about Sleep Dank's first real project.

◦ Sleep talks about his first album, "Murder Book Author," which sold over 5000 units and was distributed by Coolio Da Undadog.

◦ He discusses the current music industry, emphasizing the shift towards singles and the importance of making people want the album.

◦ Sleep mentions his two new singles, two digital albums, and an upcoming collaboration with Glasses Malone.

• Differences Between Rap and Hip Hop

◦ Mattsuuii asks Sleep Dank about the difference between rap and hip hop.

◦ Sleep explains that a hip hop artist has topics and can speak on various things, making emotions and sticking to the story.

◦ A rapper, according to him uses money as their image and doesn't focus on the lyrics.

◦ He also emphasizes the importance of being true to one's craft and not using images to gain fame.

• True Artistry and Writing Process

◦ Mattsuuii asks about true artistry.

◦ Sleep Dank defines true artistry as someone who writes music consistently, even when not at home, and always writes from personal experiences.

◦ He also shares that he never experienced writer's block because he writes from his life experiences.

◦ He advises rappers to make themselves happy and tell their stories their way, without worrying about pleasing others.

• Battle Rap and Future Plans

◦ Mattsuuii mentions his background in producing and engineering music.

◦ Sleep goes onto talk about his love for battle rap and his involvement in various leagues, including starting his own league, Headshot Battle League.

◦ He plans to bring battle rap to the 707 area and is looking for new talent to join his league.

◦ Sleep also mentions his new label, Bay Area Drill Music, which combines Chicago drill music with a Bay Area melody.

• Final Thoughts and Shoutouts

◦ Suuii and Sleep discuss their upcoming projects and potential collaborations.

◦ Sleep shares his social media handles and encourages people to check out his music and videos on YouTube.

◦ He also gives shoutouts to the universe, Mac Dre, and the Bay Area rappers, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to share his story.

◦ Mattsuuii thanks Sleep for the insightful conversation and mentions sending him two free beats for potential collaboration.