“LA is everything. I'm from 86th and Figueroa, I went to Domingues high, I'm really a native and I love this city.”

By Miles Hagan

The rise of AzChike has officially begun. The trailblazing rapper is already popping in his Los Angeles (his hometown) it's just a matter of time until the rest of the world catches on. Chike has steadily gained a fan base over his time in the spotlight since 2015. The LA party scene is very familiar with his substantial talent due to his early hits such as “Licked Up” and “The Shit” frequently gracing functions of all sizes in SoCal. He has gained a reputation of bringing enormous amounts of energy to every performance he is apart of, and every track he hops on. Chike seems to be attempting to do things his way, and by his own rules. His sound and style both in and outside of the rap game are completely himself and never compromise.

I feel like a lot of AzChike’s appeal can really be seen when he is performing. Before this interview, I had the pleasure of seeing him and 1TakeJay perform at the El Rey Theater in Los Angeles. The moment Chike took the stage the energy shifted and the crowd was his. Even after his performance, he might have been the most hype person on the stage for 1TakeJay’s set. His authenticity and energy will continue to attract fans and serve him very well throughout the remainder of his career. My conversation with AzChike, lightly edited for content and clarity, follows below:

Miles Hagan, StereoVision (MH): How much does it mean for you to be able to perform in your hometown?

AzChike (AZ): That shit means everything. It's the best shows on the tour every time we go out. I spend the most money on clothes for the LA show too I come to show love and show up.

MH: How important is the city of LA to you?

AZ: LA is everything. I grew up all over LA I’m really a native. I'm from 86th and Figueroa, I went to Domingues high, I'm really a native and I love this city. That the sound right there, I don't really do anything else. I tried more conscious and trap, but that LA sound is what really helped me blow up. I mixed everything in from bars, to flow, to strategies. LA is everything.

MH: How do you feel about being a trendsetter both in fashion and in your music?

AZ: I don't really expect it in music, because I just try to snap in the studio every time. With clothes, I’m just blessed to be able to do things like spend 2000 dollars on a scarf. I take it pretty seriously.

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MH: How would you describe AZCult and who are the members?

AZ: AzSwaye, AzBroll, and AzPorter. We have extensions that definitely help us outside, but it's really just family. We a cult, if you wanna join show blood for real. Show blood and show drip and that's really it.

MH: From your earlier post today you are in Album mode, what can we expect from the new music?

AZ: I'm just having fun giving you the vibes, and turning up. I intentionally did just fun shit right now, so y’all wouldn’t expect the melodies and the vibey shit that’s coming. I love that you love it, because then that gives me more room to do things, and show I’m versatile. I really just wanna have fun on my first project.

MH: Anything else to say to the fans?

AZ: Just have fun and never think too hard. Just work for what you want and believe in yourself. You don't have to be a rapper or a part of these big shows, just be the best at whatever it is you choose to do.

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