Decatur's Finest: Da Hypeman Tommy G, Hottest from Outta Tennessee!!!

• Introduction and Background of Participants ◦ Mattsuuii introduces himself as a professional hip hop artist, sound engineer, and producer, and CEO and founder of Way 2 Guud Entertainment record label. Matt greets Hype Man, Tommy G, and K, and they exchange pleasantries about their current states of being. Matt mentions his history with Hype Man, having collaborated on two mix tapes, "CA to TN: Back At it Again, Volume One, Volume Two. Suuii asks Hype Man to share his upbringing, childhood, and how he got into music. • Hype Man's Upbringing and Early Music Journey Hype Man shares that he was born in Decatur, Tennessee, a small town. He started taking music seriously about a year and a half ago, initially using it to keep his mind busy.Hype Man met a person named Devv, who inspired him to take his music seriously.Devv sent Hype Man a song to collaborate on, dedicated to his mom who passed away, which motivated Hype Man to write his first serious verse. Suuii's Impressions and Hype Man's Progression Matt praises Hype's style, flow, and swag, comparing him to other artists he has listened to over the years. Hype Man appreciates the compliment and mentions that he has been progressing and getting better with every song. Suuii asks about Hype Man's first solo project, which was recorded on his phone. Hype reflects on his improvement from his early recordings to his current work. • Differences Between Rap and Hip Hop ◦ Mattsuuii and TG discuss the differences between rap and hip hop. Matt describes rap as watered-down radio music without substance, while hip hop is art that evokes emotions.Hype agrees, stating that real hip hop brings people together and has meaning behind the words.They discuss the various styles of rap and how Hype Man is still learning and enjoying his journey. • Independence and Artistry in Hip Hop ◦ Matt emphasizes the importance of creative freedom and independence in hip hop.He mentions his motto of being independent and not telling his artists what to do. He also shares his approach to writing music, which involves studying the dictionary and not experiencing writer's block. Hype Man expresses his admiration for Suuii's lyrical skills and mentions the challenges of understanding some of his bars. • Collaboration and Future Plans ◦ Matt offers Hype a contract to join Way 2 Guud Entertainment and work together.Hype mentions his skills in making graphics for promotional purposes and his involvement in Mattsuuii's upcoming song "Hotta Than Me." Matt highlights Hype Man's talent and mentions his future collaborations with Hype Man. They discuss the importance of owning one's masters and the success story of Russ, the rapper. • Hype Man's Goals and Aspirations ◦ Hype shares his goal of inspiring others through his music, regardless of his success in the industry. Matt shares the story of Rittz the Rapper, who started late but achieved success, to inspire Hype Man. They discuss the challenges and haters in the industry and the importance of staying true to oneself. Hype Man mentions that hate motivates him to work harder. • Final Thoughts and Shoutouts ◦ Matt and Hype discuss their mutual respect and the importance of staying independent.Matt plays Hype Man's song "Pringles" for the fans and praises its quality. Hype shares that the beat was produced by one of his friends and mentions his recent upgrade to Pro Tools. They wrap up the conversation with shoutouts to their families, friends, and supporters, and express their excitement for future collaborations.