Off the Record with DJ Akademiks
Sleepy Hallow is our guest today.
Time Stamps: (00:00) Akademiks was on a flight with Sleepy Hallow and didn’t realize.
(02:50) Ak notices that Sleepy’s music is more recognizable than his image.
(06:30) How Sleepy Hallow deals with anxiety and ADHD.
(11:48) Why did Sleepy turn down the XXL list?
(15:15) What was the moment that Sleepy knew he would make it?
(17:35) What did Sleepy’s hit song “2055” do for him?
(19:12) Did Sleepy ever think of quitting rap?
(22:00) Sheff G calls in.
(24:40) Sleepy speaks on his relationship with Sheff G and says they should have been blood brothers.
(29:34) Sleepy speaks on the feedback he’s been receiving on his latest album “Boy Meets World”.
(33:00) Sleepy speaks on his relationships with Doechii, Fivio Foreign, Lil Tjay and more.
(36:00) Does Sleepy feel like he has to carry the torch after Pop Smoke’s passing?
(38:19) Sleepy Hallow is working on his next album and shares what he wants out of rap.
(41:58) Sleepy had a show at Irving Plaza and the venue didn’t want to let him perform.
(43:07) Is it easier or harder to make it as an artist in New York?
(44:25) Sleepy share his favorite female rappers.
(46:04) Sleepy wants to tour soon and he speaks about why it’s his favorite part of being a rapper.
(47:21) What is 2024 gonna look like for Sleepy and Sheff G.
(48:40) If you have never heard Sleepy Hallow’s music, listen to these 3 songs.
(50:18) Akademiks wants Sleepy to inherit the beef with Saucy Santana.