Stro Discusses Frustration With New York Scene And How Old Heads React To Lil Yachty

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Fresh off the release of his debut album Grade A Frequencies, Stro stopped by the HipHopDX office to talk to Editor-in-Chief Trent Clark about a variety of topics.The 20-year-old MC delved into his latest creation and touched on his acting ventures, but also shared his unfiltered thoughts on everything from New York radio to misguided fans promoting wack artists. Make sure to watch until the end to hear Stro kick a dope freestyle too.
Interview By: Trent Clark
Shot By: James Kreisberg & Ural Garrett
Edited By: Jordan Tucker
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[@shaipharaoh6830]

I remember when this kid was on X-Factor, dude had bars from a young age

[@thehiphopgrimreaper9157]

Stephen Sawyer me to.

[@waxcarts]

Stephen Sawyer he should've won

[@isaiahharris40]

Stro is one of the nicest. He's stayed true to Hip-Hop, and most importantly true to himself. Sadly, this is not celebrated often in today's Hip-Hop scene.

[@y_magaming9798]

No man. Hip hop is doing great. Stro just isn't an album mc he's a freestyle mc

[@MackChe]

Real shit. Stro is the last of a dying breed

[@lordsenju9426]

Mack Che lol fuck off

[@kellyl470]

I love that he's so dedicated to making true hip-hop & not selling out. of course everyone wants to make it back but I have a ton of respect for him. He had a record deal w/ Epic records & ended up leaving b/c they wanted him to sell out & not make HIS music! That takes balls of steel!! His record a label is called Grade A Tribe.

[@zmusic9063]

this is what scares me. people who actually play with words and talk about actual shit can't seem to make it. If u wanna be big, you have to conform and start rapping about cough syrup and shit.. wtf

[@TavellPryor]

Z Music that's deff not true

[@PrettyLifeQueensKing]

Z Music it's called social conditioning

[@karlitosway7474]

Z Music thats exactly how i am feelin right now. I spit lyrical shit on my sound cloud but u can't seem to get any plays or nun bruh. Meanwhile my friend who raps about the typical dirty south trap shit is gettin over 100k views on KZbin. Im happy for him but ive always been the rapper with better bars. i guess i gotta make some changes

[@helloose221]

TriLLBeatz 334 what's your soundcloud?

[@karlitosway7474]

helloose221 M.C.B_334 its not his level of lyrical but it has thought put into it for sure

[@bxfinest211]

I've been watching him since he was a kid "stop looking at my mom"

[@ununseptium7961]

I am an old head and proud of it. Stro is the dopest young man in the game.

[@cracked5826]

i found out about this dude by accident just hitting ramdom videos on youtube. im rooting for him

[@amarsmalls]

he's fire, deff slept on.

[@mellochello921]

damn he grew up I remember he was the kid on the talented show on TV named astro kid or boy, he has bars for days. good to see him still rapping.

[@ian9894]

this interview should be viewed by the masses real talk.. so much things that people need to wake up too

[@TreTryon]

I wish Stro got a major look and a break by an honest label that valued the craft like Dreamville, TDE or PROERA. I'm only 21 but I remember watching him on XFactor when I was a little kid. That's weird because we're practically peers. But I've watched him evolve as an artist. Big ups bro, next to King Los your Sway 5 fingers of death joint is the best.

[@Blebona]

dudes like Stro keeping it alive.

[@michaellwalker8748]

This video made me cop his album. Dude has a good head on his shoulders and BARZ. I appreciate that!

[@kailamartin2786]

I'm so excited about this album. I've been waiting on this kid to make it since the X factor. Fell in love with him on that show!!!

[@GDip101]

man I missed seeing stro talk on things like radio I want him to go back on hot 97 when he blow and prove Ebro wrong because it bothers me how slept on he is

[@savagetaestheticknight221]

Stro is flames. I'm bout to start bumping him heavy.

[@iStayBizzyTV]

The Fact that Stro mentioned Mach Hommy is soooo dope to me! He has his ear to the dopeness! I always respected Stro's music and view on hip hop! Salute #StayBizzy

[@lloydjohnlyons]

All of your stuff you should be proud dude all of the old stuff and the new stuff your doing including the acting your super dope and talented man be proud of your production weather they bad or good I like all of this dude mixtapes and his songs none of it is crap it's very cool and dope and stro is super mega dope

[@WarCloud20]

Keep doing yo thing stro!

[@chumbukkets6272]

yall catch ma shells 🔥

[@jameslilwaynesthegoatjames29]

You dont have to be a old head to hate this trash music generation. Im proof of that.

[@karlitosway7474]

facts bro

[@jameslilwaynesthegoatjames29]

TriLLBeatz 334 👍

[@jameslilwaynesthegoatjames29]

Prep's Casket 👍👍

[@seanendrey6208]

ur joking i hope lmao

[@jameslilwaynesthegoatjames29]

Sean Endrey what you on about?

[@Hater0182]

had never heard of this dude. his flow at the end sells a million copies. fucking right. gonna get his discography asap

[@1TymeDaGreat]

Stro.. U dope Lil Homie..!!!

[@oreopines3316]

Damn, I miss Red Band Society

[@babiechae]

Oreo Pines same I'm mad they cancelled

[@oreopines3316]

babiechae They left me on an emotional cliffhanger 😭

[@tomys5870]

stro eu sou brasileiro tenho um grande respeito por você sou muito seu fan, você é incrivel

[@joshuaedwards5778]

Dope artist. I hope the best for Stro

[@john1120]

I remember when he was Astro now he's Stro brother has progressed so much in life and music.

[@blackmagicwordplay4238]

super dope.

[@PlanetPatbag]

LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT THIS GUY- SUPPER SUPOORTIVE

[@TrevellGrant]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@AM1media]

Just heard of this dude. Already like him. Sounds like a good look for Hip-Hop.

[@jhe6717]

I love him so much

[@icebusai7091]

Stro u the man.

[@DaxterJack]

He reminds me of Tupac so much (i'm talking about his aurora) ... he is trying to push HipHop to a new level just like Tupac did.

[@jaimena.k.a.tb-rastjr4002]

aaaaayyyyyeeeee my boy stroooo

[@TollFree999]

What tv shows or movies is Stro in? BTW support this man's album if you love good Hip Hop, a good comment aint enough.

[@majestymxnt7384]

Stro look like a reincarnated Ja Rule.

[@UP53TD41LY]

Stro has been amazing...

[@danielborden2424]

Where can i find that artwork of those legends in the background

[@edferd47]

This dude has such a Brooklyn/Pro Era vibe

[@kiwanesalaam3687]

Shouts Outs to Mach Hommy. Elite MC's

[@sammihaka2056]

Stro's got the rapping finesse and confidence of 2nd Generation artists like Rakim, Big Daddy Kane & De La Soul, and he's barely in his 20's; as long as he maintains this work ethic, he'll deserve to be acknowledged alongside them. He's deffo one to watch.

[@s82002]

I’ve been a hip hop head since the mid 80’s and this guy is amazing. True talent. If you want his type of music to thrive, true lyrics, true hip hop then buy his album. The garbage mumble rap is popular because people buy it plain and simple.

[@jimmybootz1277]

Intelligent young brotha future leader of the young generation, hopefully 😑

[@john1120]

oh shot out to Mach Hommy dude on the rise!

[@kiwanesalaam3687]

john1120 Yeaaaaaaaaa

[@magloresaleh3992]

Really really dope dope serious MC , When you want some hip hop shiiit not hip pop ..listen to Stro

[@callumbrowns]

Im from the UK & have massive respect for his craft he has had mainstream success with movies & all but it's clear his passion is hip hop music i hope he has a break out year 2018/2019!

[@johnarobinson5640]

the ONLY young man out that does real hip hop.😎💯

[@AnbusKi]

Johna Robinson There are mad lyrical Mc's out there like Joey Bada$$ or Denzel Curry most people are too busy focusing on trash they cant even see the gems.

[@fatou8011]

joey,kendrick, cole, logic....

[@daylonwalker8329]

Johna Robinson Bishop Nehru , Que Hampton

[@johnarobinson5640]

Daylon Walker I never heard of Que Hampton. But I will check him out thanks.😎

[@richmindstv2974]

Johna Robinson check out my music.

[@1FLAYKO]

9:42 lil canoe segment

[@winnumber101]

I hope he doesn't think that "Best By Far" was a bit depressing, haha... that was one of my favorite projects by him (honestly probably my favorite full length project, that or Grade A Frequencies)

[@serz1885]

who even listen radio in 2017

[@anthonysmith2050]

I dig this kid

[@JamaicaSugar]

Damn, he grew the fuck up!

[@ilovefatpussy11722]

Ebro told him what the deal is

[@krystalbowen3680]

Old soul!

[@AARONKAYE]

what song was playing in the intro of the video called?

[@Nestle.Snipes]

The song is 'From Me' on his newest album 'Grade A Frequencies'. You can also hear it on his KZbin channel.

[@AARONKAYE]

thanks

[@ColdJoeGaming]

Oh that's the X-Factor nigga, oh he dope

[@mistahmath5063]

Astro got rid of the "A" and became Stro. Phat! Already Ill as a kid! Boombap

[@rapculturevulture4546]

6:35 Bobby Shmurda

[@YujoeMych]

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[@FyaahTV]

What happened to bro?? I was routing for him

[@lenhalz8086]

Stro is nice.. ninjas are listening slow

[@criselba2283]

Baby Durant

[@mohamedjamawarsame1830]

He is talking like a young Tupac Shakur wow

[@rickb7561]

feel like he's throwing shots at ASAP without saying ASAP...just saying

[@y_magaming9798]

Dude's main problem is he chooses wack beats.

[@jmbeatz6716]

i fucks wit em

[@GNOLEB]

Kevin Durant's little brother.

[@TrillShvt]

Rap has become like convenient store snacks In a funny way. People are quick to listen to singles and mixtapes with no real artistic approach or thought put behind it. It’s a quick thing we move on to the next shit because it’s so easy to reach all diff types of hip hop now. Niggas don’t wanna sit down and eat good rap that make you think ,they want that shit that’s easy and on the go type shit. Just like some chips in a corner store.

[@devonnehawkins-fipps7247]

he just diss Desiigner.

[@jamessmith3906]

Stop looking at my Mum.

[@alikhadour5857]

When you acapella, fukn rip into it. Don’t rap like you’re asleep. Kill that shit. Remember the old school cats used to do it.

[@kellyl470]

12:30-13:30 basically explains why true hip-hop is dead.

[@dennischristopher9879]

Look he's pretty good, but he's not as good as he thinks he is. Joey Bada$$ is ahead by a longshot and is in his very lane.

[@isaiahharris40]

Dennis Christopher I disagree, American Bada$$ wasn't that lyrical at all, and felt really forced. Stros first mixtape was better than joeys new album lol.

[@Asimo9819]

Zay Guru Music yeah but you can't just go off that last album, 1999, summer knights, b4da$$, joeys definitely still on another level

[@dennischristopher9879]

I can agree that his last album was a little much, I feel like AMERIKKKAN IDOL says everything the whole album is trying to say, and it's the best song on the album. Same way I felt about Logic's album, AfricAryan says what the whole album is trying to say. That's besides the point but Stro has some maturing to do and he hasn't even made a breakout record/video such as "Survival Tactics".

[@revoksixth690]

Zay Guru Music All Amerikkkan Badass wasn't meant to be lyrical album ....it was meant to be straight forward ...what it lacked in lyricism it made up for in Substance and concept ....Joey himself acknowledged that he wasn't trying to be lyrical but it ain't like he lost his pen game

[@Thedrizzlestick495]

Who listens to the radio? Who are you people lol

[@mr420srh1]

and no tf you think I watched this b.s. movie rappers shhhhh

[@jiokovision]

Tbh he just wasted some nice bars

[@JioFreedx]

You need to find your own lane, just the way you talk. I hear Joey, the lane your in Joey has it. Jordan and Kobe cant be on the same team, you'll always be in his shadow.

[@JoshyGoodtime1]

JuoFreedx Pro Era is tight, but Stro been doin this shit since he was 14 and before that. New York classic Hip Hop existed before Joey, lil one

[@maxthademon6290]

so i just found out about this nigga im on acid currently and i cant tell if its just cuz when you trippin everything flows or just if this nigga got some kinda dope asssssss skillllll and i just seen his x factor audition thing bruh this shit crazzzyzyzyzyz my momma boyyyyy everything to me this shit all works the flow is so fuckin dope look at the hip hop music now but look at stro like this flow is crazy kinda reminds me of biggie and you can see where the music in new york stays in new york im up here in upstate new york i aint seein too much crazy shit but i def feel this shit or maybe just cuz on trippin idk man