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7 Life lessons from the 2021 Dirty Glove Bastard Hotboy Wes Interview

In this blog I go over 7 tings I picked up on watching this interview with Dirty Glove Bastard and Hotboy Wes.

In 2015, I found myself turning into one of those “Old Heads,” who only think the things they like are right and forthcoming. I noticed while having a conversation with my brother from another mother, GapLord, where I realized that my mind was closed off to listening to new muzik. For a person who loves muzik as much as I, I was shocked at myself. I couldn’t believe that I allowed myself to become “limited.” From there, I began to listen to new artists I found on the Worldstar Hip Hop site. This site features videos from up and coming artists all around the world.

"Never leave the house with out a stick niggå"

One day I stumbled across an artist from San Antonio Texas named Trill Sammy. While listening to his song, I found myself nodding my head to the beat and I caught a few of the bars he was dropping. I began to read the comments and I stumbled across an artist by the name of Its Blake. I did a quick search and found some of his muzik, and from that day he became one of the first new artists I listened to and became a fan of their muzik. My mind was now open for new opportunities to expand my muzikal catalog.

So I know you’re wondering what all of this has to do with Hotboy Wes and what I learned from him listening to his interview with Dirty Glove Bastard. The lesson I learned from Hotboy Wes began with a lesson I learned from Mr. Charleston White. Mr. White suggests that all parents listen to the muzik their children listen to, and more importantly the interviews. If you asked me, I would say that everyone should listen to the interviews of every person they follow in entertainment, politics, or in any human endeavor. Especially if you don’t know them. My son enjoys his share of rambunctious rappers

"Never sell a gun with a clip in it."

So I listen to their muzik, and their interviews to get an idea of who my son is listening to. I learned a lot about NBA Youngboy watching the interviews of him and his older brother. Now his muzik makes sense to me and I am an official fan. One of the key things I’ve taken from this rebirth of my muzikal taste is that you can still be a fan of an artist and not like their muzik. You may not think so, but I know it’s true because I am. I am a fan of people succeeding by putting in the work to achieve things that most think is impossible. There is a lot of responsibility when it comes to success and only the most disciplined can obtain it, and maintain it.

Dirty Glove Hotboy Wes Interview Summary

Hotboy Wes is a rap artist from Waco Texas. One of the first things I noticed about him was his look, which reminds of my younger brother and cousin Steven. As such, I gave some of his muzik a listen, he had a few bangers, then I saw the “If I Ruled The Rule Freestyle” and I had to see what he was talking about on this track. If you know muzik, not too many would try to get on this classic Nas track and if you do, you have to come with the bars. Which he did, and it impressed me.

"I came from roaches to riche$."

Right now, my favorite track from him is “My Story,” in which he describes his life and a code of ethics amongst people in the streets. While I do not promote street activity, I do see the things we can take from the life and apply into the professional arena, which is what the book “The Ten Professional Commandments Is About,” and can be purchased at drtuepenz.com/product/the-ten-professional-commandments/. Anyway, Hotboy Wes has a very gritty delivery and rawness to it that is very unique and authentic in an industry full “Mr. Me Too’s.” His word play is amazing and I can that as he continues to progress in his career, his muzik does the same.

"They put anything in them pills young niggå stay sober."

Because I had started listening to his muzik, I had to catch an interview of him. I follow him on Instagram as well to support his brand. I mean it’s free, like why not? I look forward to Hotboy Wes’s success and I believe he will achieve the goals he has set for himself if he continues to put the work in.

I’ve watched a few “Off The Porch Interviews” to check out the new artists. I can honestly say that every artist on there is different and offers something fresh to the rap market. So when I saw the one with Hotboy Wes I knew I had to check it out.

I had began to write into the comments the things I was picking up on watching him, but then I said you know what, I might as well write a blog about this, and add some more to it. With that said, here are a few things I learned from Hotboy Wes during his interview with Dirty Glove Bastard.

1) The long shot

That letter to Gucci was a long shot, like Steph Curry, and he made it. So, don't be afraid to take the long shot. A key gem from the Expert Secrets book from Russell Brunson is the “Big Domino’ Theory. The big domino represents the one thing we need to do make everything else take place naturally in our life, or for a plan at hand. In this case, Wes reached out to Gucci Mane bypassing the other routes through 3 parties and just waiting to be seen. It was a long shot, but he knocked it down, like Curry with the 3. That was low key bars too.

2) Dedication

That drive to Miami was a push and not everyone would be willing to do it. The drive is about 18 to 20 hours depending on traffic and construction in other states. When it comes to opportunities, we all have them, but when it is time to capitalize, we must be willing and prepared to make yourself available to take advantage. His dedication to his craft got him in the car with his lady to make the push to Miami for a life changing opportunity. Now that’s low key a Book, Movie, and TV Series if you stretch the dope right. Remember, everybody has a book in them.

3) Self-belief

Wes mentions how the people around him motivated him to push himself as an artist. While external support is a great resource, if you don’t know how to use it, it’s useless. Wes describes how he uses this support to keep himself motivated internally. This is also a great display of self-accountability. Wes relies on himself for his success and he leverages the people in his circle to help keep him on point.

4) You can do it

Wes speaks about his life in the streets, but admits that there are places that are worse than what he comes from, which not too many do. But, the point is, no matter where you are from, you can make it too. Wes has spent some time locked up. Despite his past, he still has not let it limit his success. I was reminded from Wes’s story that we all go through things in life. But we have to pick up the pieces and keep moving. So remember, no matter what you been through, you can do it too, whatever it is you want to do.

5) The Streets Are Not For Play

Wes admits the life in the streets is not the business, but also tells about how hard it is to get out of the life once you get deep into it. "Once you knee deep in this shit you live and die by this game." - Freddie Gibbs "Crime Pays" In Wes’s muzik, he speaks about his life and his story. While younger minds are heavily influenced by this type of muzikal content, I can see a difference in his muzik the average industry puppet. How? His-story. His story is unique which powers his flow.

6) The Sacrifices for Success

Wes talks about the time required to be successful in the industry. What people think, especially children, is that being a rap artist is a vacation job, which it's not. You have to use energy to get the right sound in the studio and in person, and you'll end up going through the same processes over and over again, which can be exhausting and lead to burnout. Which is why we see the declines in some rap artist growth, not all, but some.

7) Smile

No matter what you’ve been through, you should smile. Now, I’nm not saying you will ant to do it, or even feel like doing it. Especially when life is on your head. But, Hotboy Wes gives us details about his upbringing and while speaking on it, he smiles. I don't know how he feels about it, but it is clear that it strengthened him in his career, which is a reason to smile. And he had all that ice in his mouth so you might as well smile.

I don’t know Hotboy Wes personally, but for some reason, he’s one of those artists I really want to see win big. Not saying I don’t wish the best for every artist in the game, but Hotboy Wes is different and he deserves the success he receives for the work and effort he puts into his brand. Anyway, I hope you enjoyed this blog and you learned something from Hotboy Wes too. Thanks for reading, peace.