playlist and interview: hollywood holt
Always rockin’ fresh gear, always ready to set the party on fire, and always keepin’ his swag real crispy, Hollywood Holt got the charisma, skills, and good looks needed to take it to the next level: global. His buzz single Caked Up still doing damage, his scorching mixtape has the internet going nuts, and his album is due out in 2009 on Chocolate Industries. The future is bright for Hollywood Holt.
Discover “Caked Up” and a couple of songs from his mixtape (download the whole thing on his website) and check out the interview.
What’s up Hollywood Holt, what are you up to these days?
You know, chillin’ like a champ and enjoying life.
Where does the name Hollywood Holt come from?
To me it’s a term of flashiness and craziness. Everyone I know with the name “Hollywood” always had gold rings and new fresh gear, or was the crazy ass nigga to take his shirt off in the club and fuck shit up. I’m both of those so it’s only fitting.
You got a mixtape available for download right now, what flavor are you coming with on it?
The best flavor of all. Everyone’s favorite flavor.
What projects do you have in the works for Chocolate Industries?
My fantastic album of greatness
How’s the scene in Chicago right now? Who should we check for?
The scene in Chicago is awesome. It’s so fun and full of life. You should definitely check for Mic Terror, L.E.P., Hey Champ, DJ Skyler, Lee Majors, GLC, Dynasty of Posieden, and DJ Jobot.
More generally, who are you feeling right now?
Shawty Lo, Sebastian Tellier, Trouble Andrew, Lupe Fiasco
5 albums you can’t live without?
The Clash’s Combat Rock, Daft Punk’s Home Work, Big L’s The Big Picture, N.E.R.D.’s Seeing Sounds, and Mindless Self Indulgence’s You Rebel To Anything.
How important is the internet for your grind?
Internet is the shit man. It made a lot of things easier for me as far as outlets far from the city. I instantly could get to the whole world with my music.
How do you see the internet evolve in the next few years?
I can’t even call it. I’m sure something insane will come up that’s awesome though.
