Hood Hefna: The street hustlers who made it out of the struggle. My mom as well.
RESPECT: Growing up, who were your biggest music influences?
Hood Hefna: Biggie , Jay-Z and Rocafella , DMX , Big L , Camron and Dipset , NAS , 50 Cent and G Unit, Styles P, Cassidy. I’m also a big reggae and a fan of 90s r&b.
RESPECT: You’re a Brooklynite. How cool is it to represent your borough and what does being a Brooklyn lyricist mean to you?
Hood Hefna: New York is just like anywhere else. It’s ‘turnt up,’ but It needs new and talented energy!
RESPECT: That said, ten years from now will you be able to fit in that landscape?
Hood Hefna: I’ll be able to Fit in or adapt to any landscape.
RESPECT: What do you need to do to be great?
Hood Hefna: Work hard, work smart, have passion and work some more!
RESPECT: Who are your top five lyricists?
Hood Hefna: Jay-Z, Kanye, Pusha T, Fabolous and Weezy.
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