Statik Selektah made the comment in our interview that this year alone has been better than the last 10 for Hip Hop, and I think Joell Ortiz, both his music and his brand contribute a lot to proves Statik’s point. In this episode of The Freedom Trail, Joell talks about his need of a bigger stage, not someone to hold his hand. He also gives us some rehearsal footage for his show tomorrow night at SOB’s. I’m rooting for Joell, I think I’m going to go and listen to The Brick now.