ASAAD: "Bankroll"
Asaad is making a strong entrance into 2013, and today we get a Sean Mac premiere of his latest track titled ‘Bankroll’. Peep below and get ready for Asaad’s 006 EP coming soon.
GrandeMarshall: "Boathouse Row" feat. ASAAD
ASAAD & GrandeMarshall have emerged as not only some of Philly's most promising rising lyricists, but a truly effective duo with their poignant, blunt, style on the mic. We've gave you the rundown on both and they have proven their compatibility recently with the Nascent & QB produced "AK47". Marshall's MUGGAMAN coming soon.
RH First Look: Asaad
"I want people to know that when you are f*cking with me you are f*cking with greatness, and to anyone out there who has ever felt they were great, and they didn't have anyone to speak for them, I'm that motherf*cker, because I was a motherf*cker like that too. I didn't have that voice." After hearing this sentence you may think think to yourself, who is Asaad? Why is he great? And lastly, why should I care? Let me answer all those questions, even if they weren't floating through your mind. In my short, but saturated career writing and speaking with artists I have come to find a certain humble confidence that only a few artists emit. This confidence usually stems from a strong belief in their music, seeing success as their destiny. Yet, there are always those who say they will succeed, but either don't have the skill, determination, or that "it" factor to do so. Flash forward to Asaad, a 20-year-old MC from Philadelphia, PA. Growing up in a lifestyle built around music, it is no surprise the position he is in at this point. From his room being a studio at age 3, to being babysat frequently by his cousin Ab-Lava (Re-Up Gang) during their time of prominence, and having mentors such as producer Bink and Black Thought, Asaad is living proof of a budding MC with his eyes set on the top floor and all the necessary skills to get there.
Having released a few projects over the past 2 years, Asaad could have hit the "easy" button and released singles produced by Will I. Am or Bink, and who knows between having to fit a certain style and utilizing his industry contacts, in 2008 Asaad could have found himself a record deal and a healthy 6-figure advance. "I always knew I would do this, I imagined it but I never really saw it become a reality. At this point I just want to take it to another level every time. Every time I do something, every time I accomplish one thing, try to knock down the next, you know." States Asaad, who makes it apparent not only in his words but his demeanor, the significance of growing as an artist, understanding the importance of learning from others, and not leap frogging into unknown territory. Now, standing aside his long-time friend Troy, the two have concocted the Dirty Middle Class faction, and are releasing a mixtape based on this movement which features Casey Veggies, Mac Miller, Gilbert Forte + more. Having dropped two top-notch tracks produced by Nascent & QB, off Dirty Middle Class, Asaad's time is nearing. Read on for this exclusive look at someone you'll guaranteed to be hearing from plenty over the years, as Asaad speaks on his beginnings in music, living with his cousin Ab-Lava, his next solo project, and why this year was unquestionably the best year of his young life.