Tory Lanez On ‘Quarantine Radio’ & Why He Needs “Nothing” From A Label | For The Record

Tory Lanez has been hard at work since his last album, 'Chixtape 5.' Just a few months after the sample-heavy album was released, Lanez is back with a new mixtape titled 'The New Toronto 3.' The Canadian singer-rapper joined 'For The Record' to discuss the new project with Genius' VP of Content Strategy Rob Markman. During the conversation, Lanez explained why he doesn’t plan to sign to another label and discussed the success of his hit Instagram Live series, 'Quarantine Radio.'
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TOPICS::: 1:00 Tory Lanez explains how he came up with Quarantine Radio 4:37 Why Tory Lanez calls 'The New Toronto 3' a mixtape 8:38 Tory Lanez explains his song "Letter To The City 2" and why he doesn't need a label 14:12 Why Tory Lanez bleeped out some names in the song "Letter To The City 2" 18:36 Tory Lanez opens up about being a father and why he plans to never let his son down again 20:30 Tory says his label didn't make him a "priority" 21:37 Tory clarifies that he didn't have a problem with Interscope as a label -- it was others who gave him trouble 22:48 Tory Lanez on how he came up with the coronavirus bar on "Dope Boy's Diary" 23:45 Tory Lanez on how his father, who is a preacher, inspired him to spread positivity through his music 25:22 Tory says he has an acoustic album coming soon 27:55 Why Tory Lanez compares himself to Tupac Shakur 30:53 Tory explains how getting fired from Denny's proved to be the catalyst for his music career 33:38 Tory Lanez says he doesn't refer to One Umbrella artists as his artists, he calls them label mates instead 39:11 Tory Lanez on why he thought French Montana beat him in their IG battle

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1st

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2nd

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3rd

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4th

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N 5th😂😂😂😂😂

[@ushouldknodee_]

Tory did the right thing going independent

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[@saikodcm]

thats how he started out lol even when he was with sean kingston he was still independent but facts I'm glad he's independent again

[@Jicaprio]

I Jus dropped sum LMK❗️ soundcloud.com/user-931987308/heartspoken/s-p4umLseDYYo 👈🏾

[@MrJoss-ud1bt]

Yeah, I don't think he would be doing so well with a label

[@familyaccef]

𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝗔𝗧 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗿𝘆 𝗺𝗮𝗻 agreed

[@tiago7160]

Tory lanez promoted the whole mixtape by himself

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[@Jicaprio]

I Jus dropped sum LMK❗️ soundcloud.com/user-931987308/heartspoken/s-p4umLseDYYo 👈🏾

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I Jus dropped sum LMK❗️ soundcloud.com/user-931987308/heartspoken/s-p4umLseDYYo 👈🏾

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I Jus dropped sum LMK❗️ soundcloud.com/user-931987308/heartspoken/s-p4umLseDYYo 👈🏾

[@luca5914]

I think that the "Quarantine Radio" is the coolest thing that Tory did in this hard situation Respect

[@ashiaonheragame]

Luca ❤️

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Luca 💪🔥🔥kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4u2q3mabbasatk

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Luca soundcloud.com/user-3909721/yvngvdz-no-bad-vibes

[@kingmike2236]

Facts 💯

[@Mrclassic7]

It really is.. It's like a Celebrity live Party!!

[@erinnirre]

we need a tory lanez documentary. he's so interesting.

[@MajWin]

HARRRRRD!

[@Jicaprio]

I Jus dropped sum LMK❗️ soundcloud.com/user-931987308/heartspoken/s-p4umLseDYYo 👈🏾

[@1Rydann]

Very 😍

[@RizeRoG]

Trueeee

[@TheSwagIsBack]

Nah. He extra.

[@vybo]

He's been saying he's gna be the number 1 artist in the world for a while and I'm starting to believe him. Work ethic & passion is on 💯!!

[@UnderworldHitz]

The only good thing about quarantine is quarantine radio 💯

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Sub to my channel for daily uploads of underground music 💯

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[@Darealkush8]

Big facts . kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5Wwm3qbbat_fpo

[@Jicaprio]

I Jus dropped sum LMK❗️ soundcloud.com/user-931987308/heartspoken/s-p4umLseDYYo 👈🏾

[@ricko5443]

this convo was mad smooth & organic

[@Darealkush8]

Ricko Hell yea . kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5Wwm3qbbat_fpo

[@akyourecrazy]

NOBODY TALKING ABOUT HOW HE SAID 1G IS $30 LMAOOOO WTF BRO THATS AN 8TH

[@reitumetsesenaoana909]

Bro!

[@Account1746]

Interviewer got the right questions, and Tory got the right answers

[@akyourecrazy]

NOBODY TALKING ABOUT HOW HE SAID 1G IS $30 LMAOOOO WTF BRO THATS AN 8TH

[@Account1746]

Sounds byAK lool dude high af we let him off

[@nickpinto532]

I put Tory above every artist right now. Music and talent is priceless + the guys a literal genius.

[@obvioustroll5221]

@Tee Lotus Chivas!

[@ajfuego131]

Tory plays humble but he knew what he was doing. That's the genius of a good businessman, he makes it look natural.

[@albrown1812]

These artists have gotten way smarter and this nigga something different,Hottest music and hardest Workin

[@MakaveliG17C]

Tory is self-made no co-signs. Got it out the mud

[@Aballersambition]

MakaveliG17C 💪🔥🔥kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4u2q3mabbasatk

[@Handyman123100]

MakaveliG17C Facts🥂

[@noah7972]

dj drama was on new Toronto fuck u mean no co sign

[@neiyooosalami4153]

Everyone was scared to co-sign him cause they know he will overtake them in both singing and rapping wise

[@neiyooosalami4153]

@@noah7972 thats a fkn DJ, no cosign by a big artist he means

[@insertyourquarters]

Quarantine Radio will go down in history as something of awe, fascination and confusion. Loving it.

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[@deviantanomaly]

As many bad memories as we’ll have from the 2020 quarantine this will be the “But do y’all remember when tory did quarantine radio lol”

[@lolarodriguez9284]

🌽 teen radio is helllaaaa funny😂😂😂😂

[@akyourecrazy]

NOBODY TALKING ABOUT HOW HE SAID 1G IS $30 LMAOOOO WTF BRO THATS AN 8TH

[@Anewuser_6282]

Now I am even a bigger fan, very intelligent young man.

[@Shattisbaddis]

Loved how Tory explained dubplate, artist doesn't know that's a big moneymaker. He didn't give out the cheat code, lot of them dudes lazy...they ain't gonna do no dubplate

[@D13witaD13]

It’s so easy to tell who’s an OG Tory Lanez fan and who’s a casual 😂 - either way I’m glad you’re here. Watching him grow since 2011 has been awesome. Can’t wait to see what the future hold for this young goat. He deserves everything he has and more.

[@ThaJaimzterr]

I found him 2014 godfather mission Diego days it was dope. After he got signed I was like ehhhhh

[@shawnpowdrell2792]

Word up. I got on Tory in 2012 when he dropped say it and blow🔥 He definitely came a long way!

[@zacfargo5315]

Honestly bro, i wish i could see Tory be interview by an og fan. These casuals are always asking the same damn questions hes already answered 100 times before smh.

[@haroldtwist]

@@shawnpowdrell2792 I feel you,, but both these songs are from 2015,, mane!

[@DJPoiz1990]

Hes been about since 09. T.Dot mixtape. Knew dude was gonna blow. Saw the potential in him from early

[@phirumyin3825]

This man was homeless at one point. He believed in himself.

[@TheRealParanaue]

The most successful artists are the ones who own their master recordings as well as their brand. Economic freedom is synonymous with artistic freedom.

[@reeldeal2149]

Can’t even front Quarantine Radio,New Toronto 3,Having an “essential job” and working out getting me through this epidemic

[@illogik]

Reel Deal nigga the quarantine ain’t even that serious.

[@tadiwadzino8225]

@@illogik the world literally stopped😂 but apparently it "ain't even that serious"

[@illogik]

Tadiwa Dzinotyiwei how did the world stop? I’m at the grocery store as I’m tying this. Had to fight traffic just to get here. The world is stopped?? If you mean night clubs and fitness gyms sure. But the world is hardly stopped. You’re just fine. Don’t need nothing special to get you through “quarantine.”

[@tadiwadzino8225]

@@illogik okay boy scout, stop worrying about what other people do to pass the time. Just be fine over there at the grocery store. You look desperate.

[@illogik]

Tadiwa Dzinotyiwei so you got desperation from “it ain’t that serious.” Okay. ✌🏿

[@apmusic5873]

If you remember Tory Lanez from “Wooden Beeds” you definitely know the journey and how Tory develop as an artist to the level where he is now! It’s about time these big artists and the music industry pay attention to Tory! He has big talent that shocks the world 🔥🔥💪

[@PlatinumO88]

Swaveyyyy Babeyyy😎

[@issiahwelch]

AP Music Wooden Beads is such a great song and Ignant Shit is - still to this day - a great project. I still have it in my weekly rotation along with Henny in Hand and 13 Colt 95 and some others. It’s amazing to see how much he has grown in a couple of years and it’s amazing to meet core fans like yourself. One Umbrella 4L SWAVENATION 4L ☔️

[@zayxoxo]

Wooden beads , Kanichiwa.... look at him now, wild!

[@zayxoxo]

I met him 10 years ago.. wasn’t nearly as big as he is now. Still was a rockstar in my eyes.

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@@zayxoxo that's crazy where did u meet him?

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I ❤ you, TORY..!!

[@torylanez5809]

I love Tory he mad good but the guy doing the interview real i like him

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Hell yea interviewer cool af . kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5Wwm3qbbat_fpo

[@MLFlagg]

Rob Markman a hip hop OG, do ya googles

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@@MLFlagg I ain't never heard of him I'll look him up tho

[@hugomartinez594]

Hell yeah both them been in the game for ever , I respect both their grinds

[@TheW-rb5gq]

Serve the DJ & the DJ will serve you.

[@armontimuzic6785]

“Help bring the souls to the kingdom of god “that’s what I love to hear bro 💪🏽💯💯

[@kareemrolle562]

ARMONTIMUZIC I heard that too 🙏🏾

[@dadream11618912]

The coldest playboy, P.A.I.N., Adidas, penthouse red, I can’t stop listening too. The word “meaningful” was really the tone of these records, whole tape & convo. Ill quarantine interview

[@kimijadd3998]

Best interview Rob killed it and Tory killed it I’m truly inspired

[@vsnessaamccombs9450]

am glad to learn about him . this man is smart and good at what he does

[@hassanes3360]

He’s a goat now

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Hassan E.S 💪🔥🔥kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4u2q3mabbasatk

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Hassan E.S soundcloud.com/user-3909721/yvngvdz-no-bad-vibes

[@Darealkush8]

Baby goat . kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5Wwm3qbbat_fpo

[@amandaviera2299]

Quarantine radio is so amazing it's made my quarantine better and i love tory lanez

[@VaporGawd]

The dubplates thing is a gem in itself! Don’t sleep on that artists

[@zooweezybw8131]

Quarantine Radio is the best thing thats ever happened to us❤❤😂

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😂😂 . kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5Wwm3qbbat_fpo

[@anthonyt425]

Deadass. Been loving it.

[@barBarrios]

tory literally doing the most 💯

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Eliajah DB soundcloud.com/user-3909721/yvngvdz-no-bad-vibes

[@jaybarz838]

Daystar is a diversive artist I.e he can do Hip-hop,Rnb,Trap and Dancehall music.

[@drakefab1015]

Quarantine, quarantine, quarantine quarantine... Guidelines, guidelines, guidelines guidelines....

[@aidanmilb7]

GUIDELINES GUIDELINES

[@dwaynerowe6783]

Ain't nobody got time for that!

[@paultangara1817]

Alfredo Solano CALCIUM

[@JeanisGracious]

Great! Omg amzing interview, I didnt even finsh watching it and im blown away! Rob Markman, this is for the books, great sequence and conversation. Epic!!

[@abdikal566]

Tory really motivated me to pursue my music career. Luv from 🇸🇴

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[@Darealkush8]

Keep going bro 💯 . kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5Wwm3qbbat_fpo

[@KyleJay]

For those who don’t know who he was talking about that screwed him in the sub-label, it was producer Benny Blanco...

[@tkbaku3036]

Really?

[@coajdka]

So the "bad guy" here is Benny Blanco?

[@posty5633]

He always striked me as a bit of an asshole

[@zayxoxo]

Really??? Damn! Tory was riding for and with Benny! What happened ??

[@rrremy]

BENNY FUCKING BLANCO FUCKED TORY???

[@MOEUDIDITAGAIN]

At 21:38 Tory is talking about Benny Blanco's label Mad Love Records

[@minervad4193]

Wow respect! This video showed Tory in a whole new light! Loved it

[@janiquelo2647]

Hes just too good man🥺🥰

[@MJDR1964]

Quarantine Radio was so 🔥, I went and bought some merch! Madd respect Tory, keep up the hustle🤟

[@jordanyear2330]

I enjoyed the interview this way. Y’all should continue this whenever this virus stuff is gone.

[@jackiemarvin6539]

Big ups to you Tory this was a great interview well spoken I will always be a fan Bless Up☔☔☔☔💓💓💓

[@FangioAlaProd]

This was needed for people to hear! Great stuff!!

[@Shemari_lee]

This man grind is mad inspiring 🙏🏽

[@shavonegranville6004]

this was a great interview. tory lanes a real one

[@timnakhisa4993]

300 dubplates! Wow... Salute. All video editing, wow! You deserve it all. Mad mad respect.

[@keithevans2517]

Man being in the music industry is hard work period don’t ever think any of that shit is easy. Nothing but blood sweat and tears on stage and in the studio.

[@3rocDJ]

yes Tory dont go back you are the new champ there is no better.

[@blahjdjdkndbc]

GOAT. God be with him.

[@SeymourKitty]

Tory a young goat

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Seymour Kitty soundcloud.com/user-3909721/yvngvdz-no-bad-vibes

[@greekgold5071]

smh he 28 when drake was 28 check toosie video trophies trophies this just a dreamer

[@akyourecrazy]

NOBODY TALKING ABOUT HOW HE SAID 1G IS $30 LMAOOOO WTF BRO THATS AN 8TH

[@SeymourKitty]

@@akyourecrazy hes talkin bout 10 years ago idiot

[@belindajiles684]

Sho is🙌👍

[@tware5890]

Straight Motivation%

[@jeffless3095]

Dope interview, I really rock with Tory man I feel he’s very underrated and shouldn’t be at all. New Toronto 3 was 🔥

[@dja1saucemusic138]

tory Lane Going Gospel Amen...

[@kelahfox2131]

Love him. So smart, so talented.... so INDEPENDENT!! 👌👌

[@royakselrud]

Dope interview

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Roy Akselrud soundcloud.com/user-3909721/yvngvdz-no-bad-vibes

[@HV2K]

I hope he stays independant👌

[@maribelpimentelm5914]

Thank you Genius!! I love you Tory! 🙏🏽😍😘❤️🥰

[@botelh011]

thank you for this!

[@jasonrodriguez2576]

Been rockin with Tory lanes ‘2011 let’s get it

[@RazeDee]

I love this guy's confidence man

[@BG-it7hb]

Respect, independence that's what we all should strive for.

[@aol5277]

rob you the man, keep doing a great job

[@RoyalPeasants]

OMG Guyz!!! 👌🏼💯 This is Tory helping you shine a bright fxckin light down dat tunnel.. 🔦..sacrifices inspire!🤲🏼🔥🤞🏼

[@tour1778]

Dope interview.... and it was from the crib 🤯🔥🔥🔥

[@downey416Toronto]

good interview free tory

[@imcaseyreynolds]

Tory literally a legend 🔥

[@artsfreak3384]

dope video! much appreciated.

[@chazeblais2355]

Keep it up Tory big fan famm

[@olamideolayinka4130]

Thanks to Tory man!!❤️

[@Notmalachi1]

On gang

[@kimberleychoudhury3358]

It's nice to see Tory be moderate and calm, stay balanced brother

[@aqtaii]

great interview

[@Vemedy]

This interview was vert insightful 100%

[@carlalopes174]

I love it!

[@darrellsawyer2296]

This was a really good interview for rap

[@yellagirl419]

Stand up guy much respect to Tory ✨❤️🙏🏽

[@egoodmon]

I love the ablib guy in quarantine radio. He kills me lol

[@cookin7349]

been listening to tory for a minute glad he's independent and can do what he wants now

[@dulceroland9049]

This dude is AMAZING. Real talk!

[@waynecallahan8650]

Chixtape 5 is steady on the playlist 🔥🔥🔥

[@qpushadagoat5397]

legendary

[@MrFlyVisuals]

I think Tory is one of the very few young rappers that own their masters and publishing.

[@akyourecrazy]

NOBODY TALKING ABOUT HOW HE SAID 1G IS $30 LMAOOOO WTF BRO THATS AN 8TH

[@ahopelessGIMP]

@@akyourecrazy not high quality stuff, low quality by bulk yes. Not everyone can afford that top shelf tho, I def can't lol

[@hugomartinez594]

Sounds byAK I think he mixed it up with crack talk , or maybe ppl was finessing back then

[@wowdezare1]

@@akyourecrazy im glad u think u smoke the same quality that this millionaire rapper smokes.

[@akyourecrazy]

Expert Theory check out my beats!

[@jordanmitchell9742]

Legend in the making.

[@NinjaTea0161]

Been studying Tory during Quarantine big moves

[@dayle.johnson6683]

Good interview quarantine boss.👍💯🔥

[@realnyzi]

The real fans know who name he bleeped out😂 That man did Tory so dirty...

[@TerryClemons]

Tory a real one !

[@richiifamous4569]

This nigga story real unlike them other rap niggas 💯

[@jeremysantos9766]

Mark Robman put me on to a lot of artists and Tory puttin out some gems real quick

[@papito33189able]

That BiG Pun in the Background Th0🔥🔥🔥

[@officialduang2484]

He be hitting 350k views like it's nothing proud of him

[@AbnoramalEnt]

Truly inspiration for a true indie artist like me

[@sakarilacross9853]

This was such a cool interview

[@akyourecrazy]

NOBODY TALKING ABOUT HOW HE SAID 1G IS $30 LMAOOOO WTF BRO THATS AN 8TH

[@Khali.S]

love quarantine radio! ^-^

[@aguero31196]

Bless up tory

[@johnnyapplessed9756]

I pray he drops the acoustic album during the quarantine

[@JayRRashiq]

He’s saying some shit! I felt this convo. Ya gonna hear about my name REAL SOON 💯

[@jasoncorr7193]

Tory Da Mannnnnnnn BIG UP TORONTO 💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯💯👊🏽