24hourhiphop got a chance to sit down with Chicago raised recording artist Keefe-Black aka Snugg Daddy. He tells us about his upcoming projects along with his current projects. We learn about the hip hop scene where he grew up and much more. Check out the interview below and let us know what you think!

24HHH: Introduce yourself to everyone that doesn’t already know who you are?

Keefe-Black: My name is Keefe-Black aka Snugg-Daddy the prettiest gangsta one of the new hottest unsigned artist coming out of Chicago right now.

24HHH: Before we get into your music, can you describe your history about how you got into and what inspired you?

Keefe-Black: Music has always been a major part of my life I’ve been rapping since I was about 8-9 years old. IT was the best way for me to express my inner feelings and thoughts, on top of that in 2009 my best friend was murdered “ R.I.P Mag Millz” and in 2012 my blood lil brother passed away “R.I.P BEBE” that’s what really inspires me to take my music career to the next level to show case my talent and to keep there names alive.

24HHH: What was the hip hop scene like for you growing up where your from?

Keefe-Black: The music scene for me growing up was really diverse I’m from the Midwest it’s like a melting pot down here we get a lot of influences from the south, east coast, and west coast plus our own sound I was exposed to a lot of different music it wasn’t just one sound that’s why you can hear a lot of diversity in my music.

24HHH: What makes you Unique as a artist and different from other rappers out now?

Keefe-Black: What makes me unique as an artist is my passion for music, I love what I do. I’m in my own lane and have my own sound and regardless of other peoples opinion im not afraid to be myself. Plus they call me Keefe-Black the ladies man probably your ladies man, aka Snugg-Daddy the Prettiest Gangsta what other rapper you know with a name like that?? Lol

Keefe-Black A.k.A Snugg-Daddy Bounce With Me Freestyle

24HHH: Tell us more about what you are working on?

Keefe-Black: Right now im working on a variety of different things, I have a lot of surprises and exciting things to come for the future. I’m currently working on my debut mix tape “The Pre-tape” which is kind of like the warm up mix tape before the mix tape it should be dropping later this year or early 2014 so stay tuned for that.

24HHH: What producers have you worked with and who would you like to work with in the future?

Keefe-Black: I just been working with up and coming producers from my area. For the future i’m willing to work with anybody that’s interested in working with me I just wanna keep working to be honest.

24HHH: Are you happy with the feedback you have been getting from people on material you have released?

Keefe-Black: YES! More than happy I’ve been getting nothing but positive feedback. My music has been growing on a lot of people so far, I’ve only released two music videos and both of them are on major hip hop blogs spots across the world including Worldstarhiphop.com a lot of up and coming artist cant say there doing the things that i’m doing, so I just feel truly blessed and extremely humble.

24HHH: In todays free download age, what do you need to do to make your self a household name?

Keefe-Black: Basically take over social media, put out great music, consistency is the key. Stay humble and true to yourself, keep grinding and greatness will come in time.

24HHH: How do you feel about the current state of the hip hop scene?

Keefe-Black: The state of hip-hop to me I feel is very balanced at the moment. It’s still a very competitive sport there’s a lot of good music coming out from hipsters, to hood niggas and conscious rappers a lot of people are starting to catch on and pay more attention so I think it’s a good look for Hip-Hop.

Keefe-Black Aka Snugg Daddy – Top Back (Official Video)

24HHH: Outside of the music what else are you currently working on?

Keefe-Black: I’m just focused on expanding Keefe-Black aka Snugg-Daddy and my team as a brand im always doing something pertaining to music.

24HHH: Where do you see yourself going in 2014 and how do you plan to separate yourself from the other artist out today to get the recognition you feel you deserve?

Keefe-Black: I’m going str8 to the tinop!!!! I plan on taking over social media; I have a solid support team, my music and style separates me from other artist in the game. As long as I stay true to myself I feel I will receive the proper credit in due time.

24HHH: How can fans go about contacting you?

Keefe-Black: if you need to contact me you can follow me on twitter: @snuggthegod facebook:facebook.com/shakeefe.reyes YouTube: youtube.com/Snuggthegod or just type in Keefe-black aka Snugg-daddy everything should pop up and for booking and features my email is Snuggthegod@gmail.com

24HHH: Thank you for providing 24hourhiphop with this exclusive interview, do you have any last words for your present and future fans?

Keefe-Black: I just wanna say much love to 24hourhiphop for giving me this opportunity i’m truly excited and grateful. and much love to the fans and everybody supporting me I wouldn’t be were im at without your support and once again RIP Mag Millz and BeBe I do this for y’all.