St. Louis Artist Slap Discusses His Hit Single ‘I Go Hard’ And Brings Awareness To The Criminal Justice System

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St.Louis artist Slap is making some major noise with his late single ‘I Go Hard.’ The single is about how he approaches everyday life. It is allowing him to gain some major Buzz around St. Louis and worldwide. He is bringing a new flare to the music industry through his experience being a member of the criminal justice system.

Slap has been able to establish some notable relationship in the music industry with most notably Lil Baby and Yella Beezy. We look forward to hearing from Slap soon with what he has planned next.

The Hype Magazine had the opportunity to speak with the St. Louis Rapper to discuss what his inspiration behind ‘I Go Hard.’ Also, having the opportunity to work with two of the biggest names in the industry in Yella Beezy and Lil Baby. The full interview can be seen below.

Slap you are from St. Louis, tell us about the music scene in St. Louis?

The music scene out in St. Louis is everyone for themselves. We do not support our fellow artists as other cities do in the music industry.

What motivated you to begin rapping while you were in jail?

I would not say that I started rapping in jail, but I can say that I started recording while I was in there. As, a way to pass the time and help me get through my time in there. Also, allowing me to tell my story through my words.

Did rapping get you through your sentence?

It helped me get through my time in jail allowing me to put what I was going through into my lyrics.

Meek Mill was recently released on bail for a ten-year-old drug and gun conviction. What are your thoughts on individuals in the African American community being wrongfully convicted due to loopholes in the justice system?

I think we as a community to educated ourselves more on our rights. Make sure we are not making it easy for our enemies lock us up for several years on a technically. The best thing we can do is educate ourselves by reading more knowing the law to the T.

Ralo is locked up now. Do you have any advice for him?

Keep your head up.

What inspired you to make this single?

The song is based on real-life stories that I have experienced throughout my life.

Can you tell us what it was like working with Lil Baby?

We are working on a single called ‘I go Hard’ and it will be my next featured single. It is currently out right now, and we are working on shooting the video shortly.

What are three things you want people to know about you?

I want to bring awareness to the criminal justice system and the descriptive within the system towards minorities, in the same way, Meek Mill speaking out.

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