ROCKO: SWAG SESSION 101

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Rocko: No, but I knew the hustle had to pay off. I put out that record on my own with no label backing. I moved independently with my team and fed the streets a banger. When you do those two things I think only good can come out of that. I ran my own label before becoming an artist myself so I learned a lot from that. I thank everyone and every DJ who played that record I truly do.

24: You got your second single out "Tomorrow" and the video to go all with that so tell me the response you have been getting from that?

Rocko: It's ridiculous to tell you the truth. We couldn't even decide which single it would be between "Tomorrow" and "Dis Morning". "Tomorrow won out but the buzz made us have to do a short spot for "Dis Morning". I need y’all help on them count downs too. Shout out to Drumma Boy who produced that record as well and Marvelous J who did "Dis Morning".

24: I know a lot of people that personally still want a separate video for "Dis Morning" even though you gave a little taste in the "Tomorrow" video so will you do a little street video if nothing else for "This Morning" for the streets in the near future?

Rocko: I think I can do that for the streets because that’s who really keep asking for it and you got to give the people what they want. JD, hope you listening they saying they want that street video (lol).

24: Speaking about the near future your coming with a new mixtape called "Swag School" so tell me more about the whole concept and what should the people expect from it when it comes out?

Rocko: I feel like a lot of people need to brought to class with their swagger. Not too many artist are looking good right now so I decide to do them a favor and start a "Swag School". Who better else then me, when every time swagger comes up you hear my name. So I’m just deciding to build off of that whole concept. If you messed with me on "Swag Season" then you gone mess with me on "Swag School"!

24: Are you looking for a summer time release for the mixtape?

Rocko: I'm thinking about dropping it real soon maybe in June. I don't think I will even wait till the summer. I got to get them now, feel me.

24: Will "Swag School" also highlight some of the artist from your label Rocky Road Records?

Rocko: For sure but at the same time I know I have to sell me myself before I sell my brand completely. People are still getting to know Rocko as an artist so I can’t just open too many doors at once.

24: Your also working on your next album so is there anything you didn't do on the first that you will do on this one because I saw you on MTV and you where talking about doing ore songs for the ladies to rock to?

Rocko: I felt like I didn't get the ladies too involved on my last album even though the ladies supported every record I put out to date so far. I think going into this album I just will make sure I give them a little more as well as the streets. Give them the best of both worlds.

24: For those readers who are trying to get their swagger up to part this summer give them a few pointers?

Rocko: First off you got to get them jeans right, that’s an must to go along with the right kicks. Next you need a nice pair of shades and if you got a chain your good with a simple V-Neck. That's if you ain’t got that Gucci and Louis budget as yet. Your hustle defines your swag too man, your swag is only as good as your hustle!

24: What else should everyone be tuned into this summer coming from yourself and Rocky Road Records?

Rocko: The mixtape man, "Swag School" coming soon yall. Class in session!

24: A lot of our readers will be in Miami for Memorial Weekend so should they expect to see you out there?

Rocko: I'll be on the road now man, so look out for me in every state and every hood.  Shout out to the whole Miami/Florida scene they show me love every time out too. So you will definitely see me out there on the strip and at the clubs.