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You better believe it because this kid can definitely rap. His name’s Paul Markham and it’s being heard through the grapevine. I personally can’t get enough of his work. His first mix tape, “Wait You Can Rap?” is an unbelievable mix of music. He raps on songs ranging from “I’m Ill” by Jay-Z and “Like A G6″ (my personal favorite that my friends and I actually listen to on the way to the bar). He’s only 18 and going into his Sophomore year at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. After learning more about him and everything he is doing, I wanted to know more and I believe a lot of other people are curious too. There is seriously a trend of artists coming out of New England. I don’t know what it is, but I’m not complaining. Alright I don’t want to ruin anymore surprises, let’s get to the video interview.

And don’t forget to grab his mix tape, “Wait You Can Rap?”

Here is a video breakdown:
0:21 – Sick Freestyle
1:41 – When the rapping began…
3:00 – Not your everyday rapper
4:05 – College talk
5:13 – How to get big
6:00 – What’s in the works?
07:50 – Why compete with all these other artists?
08:35 – What rappers inspire Paul?
09:46 – A day in the life
11:05 – Advice to aspiring artists

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