In a recent interview with Complex Magazine, Maino was quoted saying “There’s no representation of the new New York — it’s only the same people that have been here 10, 15 years.” He also added “I feel like I’m the face of the new regime … But I don’t want to bring New York back, I want to bring it forward.”
When asked about Brooklyn, Maino said over in his borough, he’s still 1992. “Brooklyn made me who I am today,” said the rapper. “It’s good to see all these nice modern complexes and apartments… But the working-class people, that’s struggling every day, can’t afford that. Check out the full Maino article now.
Maino was recently recognized in a major way as he was named #15 on MTV.com’s ‘28 In ‘08: Commercially Released Hip Hop Singles for his hit “Hi Hater”. Swizz Beatz produced the record, which was also remixed by T.I., Swizz Beatz,Plies, Jadakiss, Fabolous. Check out Maino’s original record “Hi Hater” on iTunes now! Stay up on that IF TOMORROW COMES…in stores Spring 2009.
Mr. Krispy holla’d at two of Atlantic Records finest MC’s, Young Dro and Maino, on his new track “Checkin My Fresh”. The three let us know that we can “learn how to dress” just by “checkin’ their fresh”. Go ahead and bump it here.
Check out the Maino Interview & Freestyle on BET’s The Deal HERE!
Maino recently sat down with Murder Dog Magazine to let the world know what’s going on with him. Maino fills his fans in on what Atlantic Records has done for him that differed from other labels, as well as what the most important thing prison has taught him. The rapper also touched on his ability to cross over between “rhyming words” on a track and actually “making a song”. Check out the full interview now. Maino’s debut IF TOMORROW COMES… drops ‘09, keep it locked right here for more updates coming soon!
Maino remains focused on being the best musician he can be, but aside from welcoming haters, the rapper puts his son above all. Maino told Sister2Sister Magazine, “I’m Zane’s (his son) hero. And it’s a lot of responsibility. Like I want to be there for him in a way that my father wasn’t there for me. So I try to teach him everything early. I tell him he will be better than me. He won’t have to go through what I’ve been through to learn.” Be on the lookout for Maino’s first major debut IF TOMORROW COMES… dropping next year.
Rapper T.I. turns the tables on Sister 2 Sister Magazine publisher Jamie Foster Brown after she reads a text message from ex-pimp Bishop Don Magic Juan. Maino, who was also present for the interview, talked about how he met T.I. and how T.I. has influenced him. Check out both clips from the interview below!
