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

RL: I’m just a 22 year old nigga tryna make a living, goin thru the same shit everybody else goin thru, I can just make music man real rap.

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

RL: I’ve always been into music but I didn’t start rapping til 2010, my homie Roc made me rap on my first track called the after party, check that jawn out haha.

24: What was the Hip-Hop scene like for you growing up where you’re from?

RL: Philly shit man, you see meek doin his thing I’ve been listening to him since he was like 16, nh, chic, vodka, Reed, haddy, the underground was poppin, niggas know If you from Philly.

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

RL: I mean I’m pretty versatile I can get on a track & kick some hard bars, or some shit that will make you think, or a track for my indica heads, or somethin for the ladies ya know.

24: Tell us about what you are working on.

RL: I’m currently working on a solo mixtape & Im working on a mixtape with my homies, expect those later this year.

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

RL: I’ve worked with jahlil, west, veeay, solo, jgold, But I’m tryna work wit sap, cole & kanye, man they are really dope, there’s so many more man an endless group.

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

RL: Yea I’m happy with the feedback I’ve been gettin, my fans happy, I’m happy, I try to give Em what they want.

24: In today’s free download age, what do you need to do to make yourself a household name?

RL: videos, videos videos, & more videos & shows.

24: How do you feel about the current state of the Hip-Hop scene?

RL: I think hip-hop is getting back to where it used to be & I hope I’m a part of that.

24: Outside of the music, what else are you currently working on.

RL: I work part time as a cook in center city haha s/o the doghouse!

24: Where do you see yourself going in 2012 and how do you plan to separate yourself from the other artist out today to get the recognition you feel you deserve?

RL: I see myself becoming a household name honestly, & all I can do is be myself & hopefully everyone embraces it.

24: How can fans go about contacting you?

RL: send me a email, Facebook RL, twitter, @sheeshRL

24: Thank you for providing 24HourHipHop.com with this exclusive interview, do you have any last words for your present and future fans.

RL: if you’ve never heard of me check out www.reverbnation.com/jointhemovement & soundcloud.com/iamRL & to my fans trilllllzzzzzz.

Download RL’s most recent solo tape here.