Interview by: Martin Bauman It's tough to dispute:
Rich Kidd is Canada's best, most under-appreciated producer/emcee in the new era. Having won over the likes of Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and Young Guru, he's earned the respect and admiration of hip-hop's elite, and yet, the mass following and recognition seems to lag behind. It begs the question: for the emcee who rapped,
"don't sleep on me," why, in 2013, is he still slept on? With the release of the collaborative effort,
Naturally Born Strangers, and his upcoming solo album in the works (to be mixed by Young Guru), it shouldn't be this way for long. In fact, it should come as no surprise if 2014 is the Mississauga native's best year yet. We caught up with Rich Kidd to talk about his latest collaborative album, what he's learned from Young Guru, the importance of earning local respect, and much more.
Read the full interview after the jump.