Earlier this week, Smoke DZA invited us to the studio in New York and we sat down with him for an interview. First off, he talks about who he thinks is going to win between John Cena and The Rock at WrestleMania 29 and what his finishing move would be if he was a wrestler. Then, the Harlem representer speaks on the meaning of success, working with up and coming artists, and what advice he has for new artists. Finally, he tells us about the upcoming R.F.C. mixtape and his ‘George Kush Da Button 2’ tape, which will be dropping in the summer. Interview conducted and shot by David Downer.

During our visit, Smoke DZA also let us hear alot of the music that he has been cooking up. Throughout the interview, you can hear a record he did for fellow NY rapper Troy Ave playing in the background. At the end of the clip, you can listen to previews of 3 new tracks. The first one features Big K.R.I.T., the second features Ab-Soul and the last one features ASAP Rocky. Expect big things from Smoke DZA this year.

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