Steve Lacy On Finding A Place In Music, The Internet, + Black Musicians

Artist Steve Lacy sits down with Ebro in the Morning to discuss a variety of topics including how Black musicians are portrayed in the music business, how he fell in love with music, talent in high school and more!
He also discusses working with The Internet, some of the most notable tracks hes worked on, and more!
His album 'Gemini Rights' is available now.
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[@landovangogh5021]

Thank you Tyler, the Creator and The Internet for showing me this man early so I could grow with him!

[@KIMBERLY-lp6zx]

He has the prettiest smile

[@Konae]

FINALLY A NEWER INTERVIEW FROM THIS MAN

[@TheMoneymaker456]

nah fr!

[@Konae]

@@erlineandrews thanks for letting me know about The Cookout interview! I didn't know that came out

[@meehabelle]

THIS BROOOO

[@IsaiahCreates]

I FELT THIS KONAE LMAO

[@Konae]

@@IsaiahCreates wsg isaiah!

[@dakotac180]

I love him, he's a genius, this Gemini Rights album took him to a whole new level, I love him with the internet and Ravyn Lenae. I just want to smoke some weed, thrift, make out with him and sing background for him. He's the perfect young artist comprised and inspired by so much, being so multitalented. No wonder "Amber" is such a beautiful gospel build.

[@jingleballs9935]

Get off the internet

[@keikei1943]

you go girl, Steve is hella talented 🤣🤣

[@djaaronix]

damn girl lmao

[@lynwilson9259]

🤣🤣🤣🤣😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆😆..You betta manifest your experience with Steve!!!!!!!!

[@caleb232w]

he only fw with non black dudes

[@kierraa_]

This interview was cringe . I can’t stand when interviewers on a huge platform brings an artist on the show & don’t know the main background of them .

[@StaceyFoxx]

They been lame lol

[@Pyr0100]

thats the whole point of an interview numbnuts. to tell ppl ab who he is

[@marc-rene8878]

I’m just waiting for nardwuar

[@carinathecreat0r]

fr

[@brown9671]

I think they inteionally ask things they know the answer to for the show

[@breahbrejay1247]

I could see Steve being as big as Prince in the future. I'm so excited for him

[@korruptnovellst4751]

He need to learn how to dance before he becomes that

[@DEVFXLIFE]

That’s wild I was just thinking when I was listening to him how I feel he’s on the way to being the prince of our generation

[@theyungdeity3914]

@@korruptnovellst4751 you never seen him do it seriously so who's the say he needs to learn its probably a choice at the moment

[@korruptnovellst4751]

@@theyungdeity3914 bro he got no rhythm

[@queenkaili3243]

Steve gives me MAJOR Prince vibes, but in a new-age way. He sounds a lot like him on Give You The World… and even his speaking voice is a little similar? Wow.

[@a-trainofthought4989]

Yessssssss I definitely see that - he’s like the indie rock version of prince

[@SuperMustache555]

This album elevated Steve to new heights

[@ilovekoolnast]

proud of him fr

[@vibingwithchill676]

it was so good

[@AngieSmiles123]

I wish they knew him more. I felt like they were just asking questions I’ve heard the answer to multiple times. Nonetheless, Steve content is the best content.

[@5324man1]

Always here for Steve content, bless the man making timeless music

[@god-san7399]

I listened to the internet heavily in hs, I remember I was so hyped when steve started his solo career, hes always had so much potential and I was rlly happy when he started doing his own thing, and give his music an identity and whatnot. Can’t wait to see him on tour w fousheeee yesirrrr

[@narcisoanasui246]

Steve content is always a blessing

[@DiSxJohny]

Its so crazy seeing steve lacy now compared to that shy kid sharing how he made his first ep on his phone shyly for ted talks😭

[@Tkd_on1]

He’s so reserved. I love it

[@alannaddelcarlo8861]

Steve just amazes me in every way. His talent is so surreal. I will forever love steve lacy's music.

[@joequinn3234]

Admittedly I’m a middle aged dad who only got introduced through my kids on this cat. But he’s the real deal. As a musician too I can really appreciate his talent and also the Internet is such a great band. Great stuff.

[@dbowe4415]

This brotha’s talent is on a totally different level. One of the TRUE young greats - I’m excited to see where his career will continue to go! 💯

[@THEGMSSHOW]

AYOOO STEVE I HOPE YOU SEE THIS ONE DAY!! man i knew it was stamped when the steve lacy ep dropped. "Some" set the tone for me as a fan then you just glided through every song/project you released. the growth is amazing the vocals have elevated and the style is unique you gotta respect it! Definitely reached my top 10 favorite artists ever. And congrats on the 500 milly streams! well deserved

[@shelbyden23]

"Some" introduced me to Steve Lacy too! It was actually Amazon Alexa that played the wrong song LOL. Im happy to hear of his new found success.

[@TasteOfHoney1]

I wish him nothing but the best. -He's gives me Prince vibes. Also a Gemini ♊️ I love them both.

[@supdookie]

Gemini Rights is my album of the year

[@korruptnovellst4751]

Better than candy paint?

[@memphismadetez]

Even with his microphone educate he shows how much he cares about his vocals and he thinks ahead of how it would sound.. sonically to make it right... He paint with words . This man's album is amazing glad I found it

[@4everirrelevant409]

the production on Gemini Rights is so soothing! proud to be a fan since Ego Death. Still in rotation 4 me

[@jad7559]

facttttttttts

[@bobbykeys1666]

This is my favorite album this year.

[@aduke1909]

steve is a genius and for a guy that’s been writing and producing hits in the background I’m glad he finally getting HIS SHINE❤️

[@thedonbishop55]

Your PFP is fitting, considering Steve looks like Pootie Tang.

[@aprildime2143]

Why Steve Lacey look like Pooty Tang I swear I was waiting for him to say “ wata ta “ 😂

[@Dance22Love]

That’s definitely what I was thinking too! No cap or lie!!

[@daytongreen7831]

LMFKAOAOA BEST COMMENT

[@16JayChris]

SAH DAH TAY!

[@iamwinklebottom]

OH MY GODDDD!!!….

[@ASIAinsomniac]

Yes lol!!! Talks a little like snoop too lol

[@sirninjap8752]

Legend in the making 🙌

[@SuperMustache555]

I can't believe Steve did Foldin' Clothes! That bass line goes crazy!!

[@SHEABUDDHA]

Steve Lacy is in my home state! #NYC To have the gift he had at a young age, to be such a contribution to his band that it became a domino effect to other great black artist while becoming his own great artist is a beautiful story. And he is only 24 today.

[@Juicedude502]

We definitely needa fund our music programs and keep ‘em alive

[@this_is_jmdub]

When he named his guitar appearances it was all the music I listen to

[@imani7930]

Y'all need to use social media to source good questions for artists y'all aren't familiar with. Who was this for. I felt like this is the conversation you have when you're left alone with your friends parents.

[@dess234]

MY MANNNN! I love Steve so much, he’s truly a musical genius

[@DonLEIGH]

Inspiring video . Preciate yall

[@dr3693]

first hot97 interview i’ve watched in like 5 years

[@dr3693]

ebro still suck huh

[@LAVISHING]

Thanks for having my bud Steve on here!

[@destiny5316]

I really love his music

[@ShyShyTheGem]

He’s an amazing human being

[@susanmarks305]

It's sad he lost his dad when he was ten, but losing touch with his dad's side of the family is even sadder.

[@coadyt.benett2678]

Steve Lacey I love him and his style he always remember me of Pharrell Williams 💋💓💓💯

[@immaculate_g_253]

Steve is genuine

[@erlineandrews]

I love her laugh around 5:09. 🙂

[@caseestarr]

Ebro thank you for bringing the awareness.

[@ASIAinsomniac]

He seemed uncomfortable and like he didn’t want to be there, poor thing. ***Realizing he’s shy and reserved*** aww!

[@iozmai]

I saw that too. Lol then I remembered this interview was done at 6 a.m. Makes so much sense.

[@ASIAinsomniac]

@@iozmai yes that too!!

[@strawberrios]

💀

[@hildaagbi21]

I love him. He’s special ❤

[@mileselliotmusic]

Lazy journalism per usual. Ebro and Rosenberg barely knew anything about him.

[@aaliyahstewart13]

they're trying to help the audience learn who steve is. these questions only help people understand steve lacy and his greatness.

[@mileselliotmusic]

@@aaliyahstewart13 That part I have no issue with. I had a problem with them not knowing this was his 2nd album, not knowing the artists hes worked with and produced for, Ebro barely knew he was in The Internet.

[@lateshiachilds3640]

I thought I was the only one who made a comment about that.

[@lateshiachilds3640]

@@mileselliotmusic I truly agree

[@mocoxmedia]

Steve is so dope

[@tyedup8884]

Sheeesh tough interview. Lol Good job on the host of 97 on this one.

[@lynwilson9259]

Love Steve!

[@Dugihowza]

The Internet- Ego Death can definitely now be called a classic album.

[@briangonzalez1964]

love you Steve!

[@reekhavoc2932]

Ebro yelling at the staff for "bad habit" made me spit out my soda hahaha "ay we got bad habit? Yoo!!! Castooo!!!!!! I need Steve lacey, bad habit!!!!" Hahahah

[@anthonyj6197]

Bad habits is a certified banger!!!!

[@esedeneese]

he seems so shy

[@Alyssaluv22]

Glad he’s finally getting recognition

[@CarterH1998]

I agree with u, he’s really good! I’ve listened to him for a long time. He is good friends with Tyler the Creator, Mac Miller, and Frank Ocean who i have been listening to since 2010. I actually met Tyler back in the day.

[@Alyssaluv22]

@@CarterH1998 i’ve been listening to them since Ego Death

[@akiko3726]

Bro is a grammy nominated artist though

[@Alyssaluv22]

@@akiko3726 true, he was still underrated until his songs started to blow up

[@marthettalewis5107]

I just love him🥰

[@Idkrememberwhatiateyesterday]

I’m so proud of you Steve 🤍

[@theherbpuffer]

I am proud to be a Steve Lacy day one

[@Redd91ful]

heyyyy🙁you stole my face😅

[@hari3sque398]

Congrats to where he is now!

[@GingerAleDublin]

I love Steve Lacy, but these hosts do him (and all other guests) a disservice. They are fairly unaware and ask dull questions that don't move the interview along smoothly. They aren't entertaining and that's especially off-putting considering their time in the industry...embarrassing, really. This model is so outdated, 'urban/hip-hop' media can do so much better. There are young journalists and music enthusiasts waiting for these opportunities that these tenured talking heads have taken for granted. Truly a shame. That being said, Steve's music is great and Gemini Rights is a nice showing of his growth as an artist. Shoutout to him for dealing with this press tour lol.

[@hannaha8011]

Gemini rights AOTY🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽

[@eilamlam]

You can see on his face at around 7:03 how hard it is for him to talk about Mac.

[@hbkrevenge888]

Ima find my way here next year I’m manifesting it

[@renebetek9241]

Didn’t once mention the amazing rayvn lenae album he worked on

[@GinaAali]

Right! It was phenomenal

[@music-zj8pb]

TRAGIC

[@josayjosayjosay]

Legenddddd

[@user-qd6im2hp2e]

ODD FUTURE----THE INTERNET tree is underrated

[@abortatupaki5801]

he is so cute and humble

[@Psych-MMA]

Love that man

[@lolanimalcrew89]

YESSIR MR LACY!!?!?

[@lei__0]

i love steve

[@newmusicpromos6062]

RonRon the producer went to Washington prep too. And the dude who made the surf song from pulp fiction intro

[@Darth_Man_X]

Pootie Tang out here living his best life 😂

[@lareshondatreadway3999]

I was waiting for this comment 😆I didn't think anyone else was thinking it 😁

[@PVLouis]

I thought I was tha only one that just commented bout it 😭🤣

[@bailarinasesina1752]

He's so😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@demarcuslee10]

I have a serious crush on this man !!

[@itstonycia]

I can relate when he said 4:47 lol 😂

[@niyyin1404]

steven i love you💜

[@hannaha8011]

That baby looks tireddddd 😭😭😭

[@ASIAinsomniac]

He was!!

[@moesephxd91]

He reminds me so much of prince, but for our gen

[@bubabina_rRr]

STEVEN LACE

[@mrp8550]

Steve's a cold player fasho

[@dicwolf5737]

Picked up my daughter from school and she played this guy song ...

[@gisel3679]

mann i missed that show :(

[@mattambivert]

they shoulda talked more about steve and the album rather than other people

[@letsfynx5345]

4:12 personal bookmark

[@dxavier3787]

Yo-Yo, Taz Arnold and WC went to the Prep, too. Cube transferred to Taft in The Valley.

[@dirtysterl]

All I wanted to know was when is the next internet album!!

[@malcolmxpanther]

Steve Lacy been around for for five years and Hot 97 is just getting around to interviewing him

[@Awillii]

Yes

[@Mommasun_]

More like 7 years if you include the internet

[@gavriel45]

I feel like this guy is the child of Kip and Lafawnduh from Napoleon Dynamite

[@reelsheet]

If I ever become a famous artist I will be referencing Steve Lacy

[@CarolineJones1994]

Dude is so handsome and talented, looks like one of the Debarge brothers

[@strawberrios]

YESSSIIIIRRR

[@kelechiaguocha1]

So Steve

[@chancemack]

“Tyler was talking about the devil and all that.”Lol.

[@BlackGirlWithSocialAnxiety]

Him so handsome

[@deronreed2945]

He's a Gemini very shy and talented like PRINCE

[@SuperMustache555]

Steve should do an Apple Music interview with Ebro

[@topfloorslimey]

Him producing folding clothes makes so much sense lmao love that song

[@kaylabey]

4:45 lmao me when i used to sneak and listen to goblin

[@msjay7689]

steve lacy should do the meet & greet thing that chris brown & meg the stal is doing try to go the tour this year

[@reggibiv]

They aint do no research 😂

[@lilpromsuit9942]

2win got Album of the year !¡