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Trev Rich – Heights 2 Interview

With two days to go until Heights 2 drops, I grabbed Trev Rich for a second interview to grab his thoughts on how he’s handling the new found fame, whether he believes he takes the second installment of Heights to a new height and if we can expect an album any time soon. 

 

On “Dream Killers” you claim you have no time to answer questions, so thanks for finding the time for a Q&A with me. It’s been three month since our last interview…What’s new, how have you been?

Trev: I’ve been working probably the hardest I’ve ever worked to not only find new motivation but to be consistent enough to complete a quality project. That’s not the same as the last one! It got more personal.

I was a little irritated that days after our interview, someone from MMG retweeted one of your songs, did anything come out of that? How does it feel knowing your fan base and exposure is growing daily?

Trev: It feels good to know that I stayed true to myself and people appreciate and support that. Now I feel like I cant go wrong with just giving them me

One of your fans drew a picture of you, that has got to be an overwhelming feeling right? I tweeted to you at that time it was a sign of you making it. What were your thoughts when you seen the drawing?

Trev: Shock. Someone really took the time out of their day to do a chalk drawing of me. It was a humbling experience. Shout out Chase by the way.

Now that you’re undoubtedly a major figure in Colorado’s Hip Hop scene, where do you go to escape from the pressure of dropping such high quality mixtapes?

Trev: My room. [Laughs] Really that’s the only getaway I can find in it all. It’s an overwhelming lifestyle and it really can take control of you if you let it. I figure out what works for me and stick to it!

In the last interview, you claimed you were going to take it even higher with Heights 2, do you think that goal has been achieved?

Trev: Of course I do. I opened my my mind and gave you more of me. Heights was just a story of one day. 2 is more of a battle within myself. There’s really a thin line between insanity and genius and i wanted this project to be that thin line. You get rapper Trev, lover Trev, fed up Trev, spiritual Trev, everything. You see the balance of a career and a relationship. In most situations rappers would want to choose between love and a dream I’m not. Heights 2 was the process of trying to make everything work at the same time.  You’ll either love it or hate it. No in between in my opinion.

What is your personal favourite track of the mixtape?

Trev: Can’t choose. They’re all my children no favorites.

You’ll see in my review of Heights 2 that I loved the mixtape, but there was one thing which disappointed me. No MME features? Why?

Trev: Everybody is really busy doing their own thing. We all live in different states on different schedules. There are a few things in the works though. I feel like all the features on the project were actually perfect fits. I just didn’t want to throw songs together because of a name.

Despite his vocal absence on the tape, was Joe giving you much advice behind the scenes or is this a tape managed solely by you with no outside influence?

Trev: Nah this was just me and a close knit group of people in Denver with me. I didn’t want a lot of input i just wanted to do what i felt. They agreed.

Are we going to get a Trev Rich / Joe Budden collaboration any time soon?

Trev: You never know with Joe. Its a hit or miss. Maybe one day.

You’ve been getting a load of attention from plenty of blogs recently. Notably 2DopeBoyz, AllHipHop.com and of course MileHiMusic and TheRootMusic which I write for. How much do you value the blog sites supporting you? Is there any blog you aspire to feature on?

Trev: I love it! the blogs are definitely apart of this machine and we appreciate all of them that support the movement. No single one stands out. It all counts.

Two successful mixtapes, three including the Special Edition of Heights 1. Is it time for an album yet? 

Trev: That’s what New Forever is. Already working on it.

When can we expect New Forever?

Trev: September.

What else can we expect in the next six months from Trev Rich? Any tours or features we should particularly look out for?

Trev: All of that! But I promised the fans more visuals this time so I’m really gonna buckle down do a lot of artwork, videos, etc. It’s time for it.

Thank you for the interview, any last words?

Trev: Heights 2. 6/7 Thanks for your support. Shoutout to everybody rocking with me. Special shoutout to KMG STUDIOS! They did a lot for this project. It sounds amazing.

 

So its official! We have Trev Rich’s debut album, “New Forever”, coming in September. For now you can enjoy a stand out track from Heights 2 in “Red Cup Blues”. Heights 2 will be available Friday the 7th of June, follow @_TrevRich on Twitter for the link and my review of the tape will be available on www.therootmusic.blogspot.com soon too. 

 

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Tables Turn: DJ Dozen Interview

Most of us can credit some of the best nights of our lives to a turntable operator. However, after a seamless set, how many of us thank the Dj who harnessed the sounds? A skilled Dj is a symphony conductor; synthesizing the perfect blend of music to stimulate the right mood, at the right time. I can personally attest to Dj Dozen’s finesse on the tables; and chances are you’ve enjoyed his vinyl concoctions. In light of all the heads nodded and sweated out curtesy of Dj Dozen I thought it was time to get acquainted with the mind behind the mixers and let me tell you; his thoughts are moving faster than fingers on vinyl. Follow him on Twitter @djDOZEN or visit djdozen.com; don’t miss any of his mixtapes dropping this summer.

Demi: How long have you been Dj’ing?

Dj Dozen:  I started Dj’ing when I was 15, almost a decade in now.

Tell us a bit more about your position with D.O.P.E Game.

Dj Dozen: I use my position as one of the more social elements to reach out to other artist and bring exposure to the movement. Konsequence and I do a lot of work with others just because of our skill set and that has made it easier to collab and get good music done.

Do you think Dj’s get enough credit/acknowledgement in the music community?

Dj Dozen: Yes and no. People who really enjoy music always show a lot of love, BUT in the day of this digital technology our skill set sometimes gets taken for granted; like we’re big IPods or juke boxes but we’re not. Dj’s have an opinion and analytical skills to rock a crowd, sometimes people wanna put us into a box and play cookie cutter music but that’s not what I’m about.

What would you like to see change in regards to the perception surrounding Dj’ing?

Dj Dozen: The only thing I’d like to see change is  people coming out with an open mind; ready to jam to the unexpected and leave the inhibitions at home. Nobody cares if u can’t dance, I wanna see that “we ain’t gonna remember this tomorrow, lets party” feeling. Oh and support people doing good QUALITY performances, hold these artist n Dj’s accountable.

As a Dj what you do you think your most important role is?

Dj Dozen: Set the atmosphere for what ever occasion it may be. If it’s a party-inspire folks to jam, if it’s a groove thang-feed em something to groove to, and if it’s a sit down function-blow their minds!

What’s your niche on the tables? 

Dj Dozen: I jam, I don’t play music that I don’t enjoy, no matter what genre it may be. So if u ever see me actively mixing you’ll notice my eyes are closed and I’m smiling cuz I’m just having a good time and the vibe gets contagious.

What are your favorite pieces of equipment?

Dj Dozen: That I have currently it’d have to be my Technics, since I started on vinyl. My Sennheiser Headphones (you gotta be able to hear what you doing) I just bought a MPC 2000 that I’m rebuilding from scratch so I’ll have some fun with that. Although I enjoy vinyl WAYYYYY more I like my Serato hardware/software. Technology saved me years of back pain lugging around crates.

How do you feel when you’re on the tables and people are turning up to your set?

Dj Dozen: I feel like Ric Flair…like WOOOO! I feed off people’s energy if there’s a packed house in front of me I’m trying everything I can to impress them. I want to make them break a sweat, shake their hair, jump around…and I’m right in there with them!

Do you make beats as well?

Dj Dozen: Yea that has just started becoming one of my main focuses; engineering has been more of my thing but the DOPE Game is DEEP on the production side. I’m inspired to go harder in the lab because I have all these DOPE producers around me. Dealz will MAKE me sit down n make a beat; him and Jones, Black Jordan, Jay Spydatek, Fat Tracks, Mo $, Yung Tru, Big Beats Mccree & Big J definitely inspire me to be DOPE’er.

What event or artist do you dream of Dj’ing for?

Dj Dozen: I’d LOVE to rock SXSW one time. I want to do the Paid Dues Festival, the Do-Over in LA, any local big music fests in Colorado. As far as artists go, Killer Mike, Add-2, Turner Jackson, Curtis King is dope too. Ultimately though I see myself doing something like Dwele; I’m an R&B head.

What can we expect from you in 2013?

Dj Dozen: Positivity, TMZ stories, babies mommas. Uhhh oh u mean musically, Ace 2 Spacey of Urbane Society is hosting the next DOPE Game tape, dropping here in the next few weeks. In June, Yung Tru is dropping a sample pack and beat tape. I’m working on a new project by LoveLady and getting in the lab with my boy Chuck T. Spydatek and myself have something cooking up. The SQUAD as a whole is working on this collaborative DOPE Game project. Turner Jackson and I are doing a monthly hip hop open mic on Thursdays at Funky Buddha starting April 11th. I’m doing ANYTHING Jeremy Pape puts in front of me to do. I missed Valentine’s Day for the Get Right so I’ll be dropping it here soon for the slow jam lovers. I have a new summer mix, a 90’s series called “Ashley Mixes” and a workout mix. I’m just working in general! I’m doing mixing, duplication, and hosting deals all summer so anybody dope should holla at me. I’m ready to work.

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Alphabetical Order: Turner Jackson Interview

The way he talks about peace and love Turner Jackson might be a little bit hippie. Then again; rock and roll emerges in his flirtations with drinking and drugs. If you catch him mid flow you might strap on a backpack and label him a “conscious rapper”. When you really consider Turner Jackson’s music; there is no category into which it cleanly fits, and after conversing with Mr. Jackson the multidimensional nature of his music is no surprise. As a person and an artist he exemplifies the motto of his D.O.P.E Game team (Don’t Oppress Positive Energy) Turner Jackson speaks of life with a broad acceptance of everything it has to offer; taking things as they come and enjoying the experience. Follow him on Twitter @TurnerJackson and download his latest mixtape “ABC'” on welcometothedopegame.com

 

Demi Ford: How long have you been rapping?

Turner Jackson: I have been writing raps since I was about 8 years. I have been actively trying to make it a career since I was about 19. I’m 24. I guess the answer would be I’ve been rapping for about 16 years.

What’s your affiliation with D.O.P.E Game?

Turner: I’ve been a member of the D.O.P.E Game since day 1. It was born out of my heart and Jeremy’s brain.

What’s this Malt Liquor movement?

Turner: There’s nothing really up with the Malt Liquor Movement. My friends and I like to drink. We assume most people our age do as well. A lot of us have had DUI’s, gone to jail, died or got into some type of trouble due to our drinking. It’s also something that we have used to have fun, love and the best times ever. The people can identify with it because the movement is for them.

You’ve been compared to Andre 3000 before are you complimented by comparisons to other artists, or do you feel they minimize your individuality?

Turner: I have always been compared to someone for my entire rap career. Originally people said I sounded like Kanye and Lupe. Then I sounded like Wale. I get it a lot but it never bothers me. People say 3000 now because he is where the limits of a rapper end for most people. He uses his voice like an instrument. As things go on I hope that people say, “Man I haven’t heard anything like this before.” I haven’t even discovered half of my potential. I would like to create a new style one day.

What influenced your latest project ABC’s? Is there an overarching theme?

Turner: My personal albums always portray my life. The words are my story of women, couches, drugs, drinks, and doing what I want to do. It is also the story of how I’m over all of that. I’m ready to grow up and be a man. I was listening to a lot of music, most of which I cant remember right now. Kendrick, ASAP, SchoolBoy, Danny Brown, Don Trip; the list goes on. I listened to what was happening in Cali when I heard Kendrick and Q, New York w/ ASAP and FBZ, Danny in Detroit, and Don in the Ten. I just wanted to speak my heart; my city was on my heart; my son was on my heart; my friends; my God. So ABC is just my life constructed into something that will touch your spirit!

Do you have any rituals that get your creative juices flowing?

Turner: I don’t do anything to turn my music on or off. Its always on. I’m always ready to go. If put to the test I’ll do anything that you ask with words on the spot.

Describe the feeling you get when you finish a track you love.

Turner: I feel like an author that has written a good story. It flows so well that you’re sad it ended. So you read the book again look in the mirror and say “Man That Some Good Shit”. Then I get a little afraid because I hope that isn’t my last tight song. So I shoot to make the next one even better; that continues to sharpen the skills so that I can do it for as long as need be.

What do you think you contribute to music that other rappers don’t?

Turner: I bring A joy that is unmatched by any man because it’s not from any man. It never ends so I have enough to share with everyone. Therefore I can’t be beat. I’m on the Team of We not the Team of Me. I enjoy challenges. I always aim to win through fair dealings and kindness. I don’t mess with people that try to get over or don’t work hard for what they want. I bring everything that I am to the game.

Would you ever refuse to work with an artist? Perhaps because you don’t identify with or respect their work?

Turner: There is more to music than just a message. I understand that though I try to make my music have a message. I’d work with anyone once. Twice depends on our relationship after one.

How would you categorize your music?

Turner: If I had to brand it I make “Neo Nu Skool Soul Tunes” The most important thing to me is that people see what’s inside my heart when they hear my music. My music is a reflection of my heart in it’s purest form; it never matters what people call me. I’m all about showing you what I can do so that you can call me something new.

What do you envision for 2013 and the future?

Turner: Well For 2013 I personally have about 2 more projects that I will be putting out. I’ll also be on a lot of features. I believe that there is a Tour in order but I can’t really say more than that because this aren’t official yet. But 2013 looks very good. Lets hope it continues to be awesome! I would love to be touring the world in the next 2 years for the next 50 years! Just living life and writing about it. As long as I keep my faith and know what I’m supposed to do there is no reason that it will not happen. I also realize that things don’t happen in my time so I’m not too worried about 5 years from now either. I’m just happy to be here right now.

Tell us your wildest dream.

Turner: I really don’t have any wild dreams anymore. I wanted to rap. I’m doing that. I wanted to be a good dad. I’m working on that. I’m working on being a good man for whatever girl I’m gonna be with; which is an everyday process. She ain’t here yet so no worries ya know. I just want to travel the world with my friends and do cool stuff; show my kid how to do cool stuff and serve the people.

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Splyt: Rise to the Top

Doing what we do and doing what he does, it was only a matter of time before our paths crossed. Twenty-two year old Chris Vigil a.k.a. Splyt is definitely a Colorado artist to look out for. He’s been opening up for some pretty big names, and after every performance few can deny that he walks away leaving a huge impression on everyone in attendance. Not only is he “doing it”, but he’s “doing it” the way it’s suppose to be done, and I’m sure he’s doing what plenty never imagined he could. His latest project REMADE has already gotten more than 500 downloads, which is a pretty big feat when you consider most artists on the rise will be lucky to hit 200. With that, it’s our privilege to introduce you to an artist with momentum…

How did you come up with your Moniker “Splyt”?

S: [laughs] I have to take you through the process. In high school, I was originally a “singer” (a bad one) and I would write rhymes on the side that a homie of mine would use for his rapped verses. This was before Drake really did his thing so when my first song was recorded I was asked what my name was for the credits.  I thought “singer that writes raps, that’s like a split personality of subject matter” so in the interest of being unique (and young) I decided to put a Y instead of the i, and that stuck. I soon realized I didn’t have the overwhelming talent for singing so I decided to stick with rapping and it’s starting to look like a great idea.

Do you remember what the first rap you ever wrote was about?

S: My first rap, damn this is definitely hard to think back to. I think I was 14 and I found an instrumental of Jadakiss’ ‘Why” track and wrote a remix. The first lines were like “why are some kids born rich/ why can’t my family ever seem to afford shit/”. [laughs] I thought I had it so hard…

Who in the music industry do you think you would vibe with the most, and why?

S: Artist-wise: I’d probably say Wale. His lyrics really resonate with me on a personal level and I feel he’s an artist that really reflects his personality in the music like myself (not to say that I’m on the same level as Wale at all, dude’s a straight-up genius).

Producer-wise: I’d say either Timbaland or Ryan Lewis. I think their wide range of versatility would be awesome for me to kind of run wild with. I don’t just write party bars, I write a lot of R&B tracks and deep shit as well that I’m feeling more and more comfortable with so I’d really like to have somebody that is willing to produce outside the box as well.

What was your first big show?

S: My first big show was opening for Hoodie Allen on his All-American tour-stop at Bluebird Theatre in Denver (May 3, 2012). It was sold out and packed by the time I was supposed to go on and my R&B singer/hype man bailed at the last second.

Backstage about 5 minutes before I was supposed to go on, Dan (this was the first show of mine he had ever booked) and Stryker (this was the first show of mine he had ever been to) both said they would go out there, run music and introduce me to perform. This is the show I refer to in the track “Anything” as us running sound out of an iPhone on airplane mode. I think it was such a bad show for us (by no fault of Dan or Stryker, both not really having anything to do with the show until five minutes prior) but it sparked the partnership we have today and we only continue to get better as we go along.

With skill just being one part of the equation, what else would you say has been a significant contribution to your growth/success?

S: The most significant contribution is by far the team I have with me. My manager Dan Hargrove and graphic designer Stryker have had such a huge impact on my career trajectory that I literally don’t even put anything on my résumé that happened before them cause that was practice.

Although I write and perform all of the music, they are truly a huge asset to the business and creative side of things. I can bounce ideas off of them, and if they don’t like it then I move on or make it better. It’s a bigger help than I can put into words for real.  It’s also a feeling of more confidence to push my own personal limitations that has also contributed heavily. When you’re comfortable with what you do then other will be comfortable receiving it.

On your latest project REMADE you have a song called “Teeter” with a miss Sunday Lane. What was the inspiration behind that song, and how did you initially hook up with Ms. Lane for the collaboration?

S: My inspiration for that track was actually a relationship of a friend’s that was very destructive but neither of them could bring themselves to leave the other. Sometimes there are just people meant to be together, and I think this track really depicts the tougher side of that “fairy tale”.

Dan actually grew up hanging out with Sunday’s sister. So when he jumped on as manager, one of his first suggestions was to get a collaboration with her and that was a golden idea. Sunday’s an insanely talented artist and such a great person.

Speaking of girls, you seem to have a lot of ladies rooting for you. Do you think they’ll have a big part in your success?

S: I think ladies have a huge part in the success of pretty much ALL things out there. I love the ladies of the Squad, they’re by far some of the biggest supporters of what we’re trying to do for Colorado.

When girls claim Squad then guys may just follow to stay with the same interests as them, you know? Every fan is important to me so I never value somebody over another.

But, being that I started really dedicating my life and drive to music after a failed relationship, it’s dope to have as strong of support as we have from the ladies. Kind of a “told you so” moment to my ex haha.

You’re opening up for Macklemore on April 20, how the hell does that feel?!

S: In one word: surreal!

When me and my team first linked up, I thought it would take 3-4 years to do a show with a major artist, let alone the biggest artist of right now. We got the news on Chrismas (before Home Stretch or Remade) so it only took us 7 months…truly amazed but not surprised considering the amount of work we all put in.

What is your goal with this whole music thing?

S: My goal is to keep getting better, make the best music I possibly can, give my team and family a comfortable life, make my home state proud and be respected for what I do.

I know not every single person will like what I make or do for a living, but as long as they respect me as a person the same way I respect others, that’s all I can ask for.

A selfish goal of mine, real quick, is to prove all those people that laughed at me when I first started, wrong. Nothing drives me more than that hate.

What do you think needs to happen next to get you to the next level?

S: I think I need to put out quality music videos. Which is something that we’re invested in at the moment. Our philosophy is to never do something until it’s gonna be done at 100%. We can shoot a video tonight but if it isn’t up to a standard that we laid out for our fans, then it’s nowhere near being worth it. Consistent improvement is our aim.

Are there any other Colorado rappers you listen to?

S: I listen to pretty much every Colorado rapper I can, like Lebron watches other NBA games, to keep track of the competition. I’m super competitive, I want to be the biggest artist in the world but to get there I have to hold down the state that I’m from and rep harder than anything else.

The artists I listen to regularly though are my homies D-Stylz and Pizzie, they keep me on my toes for sure. Shows with all three of us are going to absolutely crack in the future, can’t wait for that! Coming up though, my favorite Colorado rapper though is C-Notesche (who’s actually Stylz’ labelmate now). I still bump his tracks all the time shout out to C.

What’s your favorite song to perform and why?

S: I have to pick two, Settle Down and Youth.

Being that settle down has some fun back and forth with me and Stryker and it’s usually on the front end of the show, I don’t think a lot of people expect for it to be so fun.

Youth is always close to the end and seeing how many hands go up when we ask for the “ones up” kind of proves to me “yes, we came in as an opener and now this crowd is partying with us”. There’s no better feeling than to have nobody know who the hell you are 30 minutes ago, then be a huge fan now. It’s awesome.

When can we look forward to your next project?

S: End of 2013, I already have the name for it and the concepts, way more social issues to accompany the party tracks I love to do. The Home Stretch 2 will come out before the actual project so people will begin to expect the trend I hope. I started writing actually the night Remade came out so I’m ready to get back at it, after these shows of course.

Anything you want people reading this to know?

S: First and foremost a sincere thank you from the bottom of my heart for all the support of the work that I put in. It never feels like work cause I truly do love it but to see that what I love brings others so much joy and helps them get through something in their life, it’s such an awesome feeling.

My music is me, it’s what I think, it’s who I am, it’s who I’m trying to grow and become. The people that connect with that are people that connect with me, think some of the same things I do, and go through the same things I do. I’m just honored to be the voice y’all listen to and ride with.

This is why I try every way I can to connect with the fans, yeah I’m busy now but I’m never too busy to respond to anything I can.

– Chris Vigil aka Splyt

 

You can stay connected to Splyt by liking his Facebook page HERE, and by following him on Twitter HERE.

Keep your eye on this guy and just… WATCH

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Trev Rich Interview

Following a co-sign with Joe Budden and being featured on the “A Loose Quarter” mixtape, Trev Rich blew up. Then he dropped his own mixtape and “Heights” cemented his place in the music industry as “one to watch”. This week Trev released “Word” and has been mentioning a remix of Eminem’s “Seduction” and “Heights 2” on Twitter. So I thought I’d grab the Denver, Colorado rapper for an interview for Colorado’s best music website, www.milehimusic.com, and gain some insight on his upcoming projects, his dream collaboration and who he thinks is the hottest emcee in the game right now. 

 

For those reading, who may not know about you and your music, would you like to give us a brief overview?

My real name is my rap name. I’m from Denver,Co and Ill let my music speak for itself. Check it out if you haven’t.

You dropped Heights around new year, in hindsight how do you feel about the mixtape now? Do you regret anything or are you overwhelmed with how much positive reception you got?

Very proud of Heights. It set a personal bar that I’m gonna take even higher with Heights 2. Very overwhelmed with the perception I love the love, and the hate too.

I don’t think it is unfair to say that a lot of your fans, including myself, became so due to the Joe Budden co-sign, how did that come about? 

Twitter. Simply Twitter. I explain the full story on Heights 2. I don’t wanna spoil it right now.

Do you feel any remorse at the fact it took a feature on someone else’s mixtape for you to blow up or are you just happy it actually happened?

Not at all. I don’t care how it happens as long as it does. Joe helped the politics away in my favor. You can tell my the support of blogs after dreams was released. I’m forever thankful.

 

I have a lot of respect for the Squizzy Gang you’re apart of, and trying to listen to as much music from the camp as I can..But I’m confused as to what Squizzy Gang actually is? A label? A music group? or just a group of friends? Care to clarify?

A Group of musicians. A lot of teams call themselves labels not knowing what the hell a label actually does. We won’t make that mistake. A group of dope artists.

L Keys is the next Squizzy Gang member to drop a mixtape with “Street Famous”. Presuming you’ve listened to the tape. What can we expect from it and what is your favourite track?

I’ve only heard on track and that’s the one I’m on. Keys has been real secretive about this project. I wanna hear it just like everyone else. I know it’s gonna be dope though.

 

You’ve been dropping a couple songs recently, and tweeted regarding a Heights 2. When can we expect that to drop?

May 28th.

You have also been mentioning “Seduction”, a remix of the Eminem track off of Recovery. It is very dangerous to be remixing arguably the most popular rappers songs, what made you do so?

I’m a firm believer in stirring the pot. I don’t give a shit who gets mad someone will appreciate it. This is what hip-hop is about. Fuck politics fuck rules fuck feelings. Just. Make. Good. Music. Timeless music.

 

If you could get a collaboration with any artist in the world right now, who would it be?

H.O.V.. No doubt. I hadn’t been much of a Jay fan coming up because my intellect wasn’t polished enough. Now I see clearly. (Laughs) Honestly not even a feature, I just wanna pick his brain. NH

MTV are currently naming their top 10 for hottest emcees in the game, who do you think is number 1?

I don’t know I could careless though to be honest. Ill care when I’m up there.

 

As a last word, is there anything in particular you want to say to the world? 

Heights 2. Coming Soon. MME/ Squizzy shit.

If you haven’t already, download Heights (click here) and follow Trev Rich on Twitter(click here). Let me know what you think of this post via twitter(click here) ending your posts with #TrevInterview.