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Keep it moving statik11/12/2023 ![]() ![]() We played it and the whole room - Chris Rock’s there, Louis C.K., everybody’s going crazy to the record. It’s 2am, he said “can we play it?” There’s already a no phone rule anyways, so yeah why not? He interrupted the party, I think Questlove was DJing. First thing I said when I got out there was “yo I brought the record.” We’re back at his garage, he throws parties at the shack. I left the next day and didn’t even know I was going to go back out there, but I got the opportunity another week later. The last night, I told Dave about the record and he said “man I can’t wait to hear it.” First time I went out there, I saw a picture of Nas and Gary Clark Jr. Very therapeutic going out there, I was going through some personal things at the time. People already know how great he is, but he saved my year. It was a real dope escape man, what Dave was doing out there for comedy, for music, everything. Statik Selektah: I went out to Ohio a couple of times in the summer for Camp Chappelle. You know what, I’m going to name the song that.ĪllHipHop: How was playing it for Dave Chappelle? I’ma keep it a buck, we replayed the sample and this girl Tina G who sings on the song came up with that part and sang it. Statik Selektah: The only way to get through this year is keep it moving. But it got done and I love it, so it’s all good.ĪllHipHop: What does a song like “Keep It Moving” mean during these times? When we had the meeting, man COVID turned the world upside down and the record didn’t get done for months. I said “nah, I need this as my first single on Mass Appeal.” It’s full circle for me having Joey who’s my little brother and Nas my big brother. I know each one of them probably wanted to do something for the album. I had to be so clear I needed this as my single. I texted Joey like “yo we over here, come talk about this situation.” Because Nas and Joey been talking about doing a record for a while, but I don’t think Nas ever met Joey until that night. Statik Selektah: We met up back in January Grammy weekend, I was with Nas and Peter from Mass Appeal. Joey came to me, then we sent Nas the open parts and he did it.ĪllHipHop: How’d that collaboration come together? ![]() They were going to be in the studio together originally, but it didn’t happen. ![]() The Nas, Joey record came out different than we intended. Statik Selektah: The Jack Harlow record, what he’s talking about on there. I don’t really like doing it like that, but no choice.ĪllHipHop: What moments happened because of COVID? Getting people in the studio, most of this album was done via email. It was a challenge to get it finished up in these crazy times, but a lot of moments on the album happened because of what we’re going through. Statik Selektah: I’m just relieved the album’s out. I got the Premium Pete tomato sauce, all my friends are making pasta now.”ĪllHipHop: How are you holding up with everything happening? He states, “shout out to Johnny Cupcakes, he made his own logo pasta. Similar to his previous projects, the 16-track project is STACKED with features including Nas, 2 Chainz, Killer Mike, Jack Harlow, Method Man, Dave East, Westside Gunn, Conway the Machine, Benny the Butcher, Black Thought, Joey Bada$$, Bun B, Paul Wall, and more.ĪllHipHop caught up with Statik, who was cooking pasta with his adorable 5-year-old daughter in his home in Brooklyn. Now, Statik returns with his highly-anticipated ninth studio album titled The Balancing Act, speaking volumes to his own responsibilities as an artist, a producer, a DJ, and most importantly, a father. From his teenage days DJing high school functions to professionally touring the world and working with all the top MCs, Statik is an inspiration to all those who aspire to turn their dreams into a reality. ![]() Looking back on his 25-year long music career, the Boston, Massachusetts native and Roc Nation signee gives us hope that real hip-hop will always stand the test of time. Statik Selektah will forever go down in history as one of the most legendary producers to grace the rap game. ![]()
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