BS: What can we expect from your new album "International Ghetto Pass" that is different from your previous work?
MERK: My previous work was more personal. International Ghetto Pass shows my vast areas of networking across the country. This album solidify my networking status. I reached out to all my allies outside New Orleans.
BS: Any advice or words of wisdom for artists come up behind you?
MERK: It's not as easy as it looks. If you're going to be serious about it you have to have the determination and the will to be successful. You have to have patience. Dealing with music it can take years to be seen or heard in some instances. You have to be willing to sacrifice for what you want. Just know everything you see on tv and hear on the radio is only 10% of the business. Build your brand and stand by it. My company been relevant for 20 years and I only been recognized for the past 9 years. Be unique and make sure you have your own sound. Too many sprite and 7Up rappers, you can't tell them apart.
BS: Is there anything you want to let the people know that we have not touched on?
MERK: Be on the lookout for Neworlafornia Films, we're definitely doing movies now. Always give back to the community that molded you. Stay Humble at all times because nobody wants to work with arrogant or big headed people.
BS: Any shoutouts?
MERK: S/O to everybody who support me and my brand. I'm going to keep the heat coming and won't let y'all down.
