We had a chat with Chicago bred hip-hop artist Junior about his stylish and motivational new single ‘Mo Money’
Armed with a distinctive, stylish appeal and a sound that feels like a love letter to 2000s hip-hop with some modern stylings, Junior is a young Chigaco artist who is carving a place for himself in the modern boom bap scene with a sound that feels as fresh and impactful as it is nostalgic.
The artist’s latest single ‘Mo Money’ is a track that utilises this sound to create something of a rallying cry for anybody hustling and doing their best out there to make a success of themselves, echoing the themes of drive and commitment that the artist has utilised to make a name for himself early in his journey. We loved the feel and ambition of the release, and had a chat with Junior to find out a bit more about it and how it came together.
Hey! We love your new single ‘Mo Money’, what more can you tell us about it?
Mo Money is my anthem for all of the hustlers and high achievers. I wanted to make a song that showcased my drive and passion, while also just simply talking my shit.
What was the process like putting it together?
My boy, Solar, sent the beat for Mo Money in a 10-beat pack, but with its hard hitting drums and Indiana Jones sounding guitar, I knew I had to spazz on that one. It was definetely one of those songs that I wanted to say whatever was on my mind at the moment, and money just happened to be on my mind, so I just let it fly on the mic!
What were your biggest influences when creating it?
I would say Jay Z, Tyler, and Kanye, but I def tried to stay as authentic as possible. They are known for breaking certain cultural barriers in hip hop, which helped me feel a bit more relaxed through my bars and not so serious like some of these conscious boom bap joints can be.
What sets the track apart from your previous release ‘Flyest City’?
While I appreciate both songs, Flyest City was definetely all about me me me, while mo money is all about the hustle and hard work. I decided to hop on something with a slower tempo to appreciate the bounce of the beat for what it is, as opposed to flyest city being more of the classic boom bap sounding drums. Both tracks are fun and pretty light hearted, but Mo Money is truly my own twist on the classic 2000s hip hop bounce.
