A month ago, the Atlanta-native rising star Maco Mattox (formerly known as OG Maco) announced that he exclusively collaborated with DOPE for a capsule collection with streetwear brand. The Children of the Rage artist designed two pieces. Watch the in-store video of the OGG general, as he details his vision for the merchandise and his allegiance to his fans.

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Larry June and OG Maco add to their quality collaborative catalog with a new release titled, “Wrist On 10.” The Roselilah produced track finds the OGG rappers dropping rhymes over slapping production. This type of production typically calls for a more energetic delivery, but the duo stick with laid back flows and the result is a banger that hits hard but isn’t out of control. The track serves as the lead single off the OGG compilation tape, OGG Everlasting, presented by Rocksmith. Along with June and Maco, OG Kushy, OG Heisman, Theo Ferragmo, Hombre, and Losa will make appearances.

Stream “Wrist On 10” and download OGG Everlasting tomorrow.

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OG Maco presents us with a new visual release for his track “Mirror Mirror.” This track lives on his 15 EP & comes with a feature from Kushy Stash. Both OGG artists rip the haunting production with high-energy verses. Give it a look here.

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Kushy Stash of OGG brings us a new music video. He gives us a remake of his track “Down With The Sickness” & supplies it with self-directed visuals. Kushy comes with tons of energy on this one & gives us a taste of his Rock/Hip-Hop sound. Check it out.

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OGG also known as Originality Gain Greatness was been making noise ever since OG Maco’s “You Guessed It” became a sensation. Since then, we have seen OGG come with more & more talent. Theo Ferragamo comes out of the camp with his own style. Theo provides us with high-energy, trap-influenced records but also adds his own clever wordplay.

Give me the story on how you got down with OGG.

I’ve been rapping for a minute. I got like 5 tapes out. I had my own thing called 3rd Eye Vision but I’ve always known Mac. When I was making music with 3rd Eye Vision I knew Mac. When 3rd Eye Vision broke up Mac approached me about him starting some shit & he wanted me to be a part of it. It all just came together the more we kept making music. We were in competition & now we’re still in competition but just as better friends.

Tell me about the moment you decided to be rapper.

I was 14. I went to my friend’s & he had Garage Band on his auntie’s computer. We started playing around & I started writing some shit & I was like I can really do this. Then me, Tommy Swisher, NicX, &  KasFlow starting posting videos of us recording in the closet on Facebook & I decided to make a mixtape.

What’s your biggest goal for 2015?

My biggest goal is I want to do a show in Japan. Sometime before December 31st.

Why Japan?

I’m a big fan of Anime.

Tell me how you would describe your sound.

I would describe my sound as soulful & unique. You would have to really listen to understand it. It’s something you can’t catch the first time listening to it. You would have to listen to it more than once.

Tell me about the message you hope to give out with your music.

I just want everybody to feel comfortable doing what they want to do. There’s a lot of people that rap that are good at it & some that aren’t as good as it, but they have fans because of how they do it. If you feel like you’re good at something then I want you to be comfortable doing it. I’m black, I have dreads, & I skateboard but I’m fye at it so I do it anyways. Surprise somebody doing something they think you can’t do.

What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned since doing music?

Listen to your own opinion.

Tell me about your creative process when you’re in the studio.

I like a positive vibe. You gotta have the drugs but that’s for everybody. I like to have women around me. I like to hear the beat loud as fuck  & I like the studio completely dark & I just love writing in my phone. I hate writing on paper.

Do you have a preference when it comes to recording & performing?

I love both. I can’t even lie. I think I might like performing more. Performing just makes you feel like a fucking rockstar. My dreads be swinging & shit; the girls be throwing their hands up & shit. It’s life.

Tell me about your upcoming releases.

I’m not going to give an exact date but I have a project coming called Salvatore. The OGG tape is on the way.

Take a listen to Theo Ferragamo’s exclusive new track “Fortune” here:

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Today we get some brand new OGG and TGOD sounds. OG Maco and Wiz Khalifa link up for a new remix to Maco’s previously released “Night Like This” joint. The Ricky P laced cut features Khalifa man adding a second verse.

With a collaborative EP with fellow Taylor Gang artist Ty Dolla Sign on the way, it shouldn’t be too long before even more new Wiz surfaces. Keep on the lookout.

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