Bigga Rankin DGB Off The Porch Interview

Recently week we sat down with the OG, Bigga Rankin for an in-depth “Off The Porch” interview about his extensive career, embracing the role of an OG, the music scene in Duval County and family. During our conversation, we discussed the following topics:  

0:27​ Discusses his current health condition, last year he was diagnosed with kidney failure & reveals he has to do dialysis 3 times a week   

4:41​ Talks about recently being named “Head Of A&R” at Think Its A Game Records (TIG), explains why he knew YFN Lucci was going to be a star when he first started working with him, talks about Lucci keeping his intro on his songs for his albums, explains what he looks for when signing artists  

14:28​ Explains how he has stayed relevant for over 20+ years in the music industry, talks about his infamous “Real Nigga Radio” drop & explains why no rapper owes him anything  

19:03​ Talks about the role of mixtapes in 2019 & talks about his classic mixtape intros   

20:59​ Explains the role of the DJ in 2019 & talks about DJs transitioning to producing  

23:27​ Talks about his “Breakfast w/ Bigga” IG videos where he gives out advice and tips for about the industry, explains why he has embraced the role of an OG & reveals he wants to be a preacher one day  

31:25​ Speaks on the buzzing music scene in Duval County & Jacksonville, FL and talks about how the internet helped shined a light on the city  33:32​ Talks about putting out his first mixtape over 20 years ago & explains where the inspiration comes from for his intros   

37:51​ Speaks on some of his classic mixtapes (Gucci Mane “From Zone 6 To Duval”, Yo Gotti “CM5”, Tity Boi “Trap-a-Velli 2” & Young Dolph “Hustlers Paradise”)  

44:05​ Talks about his “Street N Greet Tours” where he takes artists on the road for promo runs, concerts & radio interviews & reveals one mistake artists constantly make  

50:26​ Explains some of the sacrifices he had to make to get to this point in his career and talks about the importance of his family  

55:00​ Speaks on his relationship with Lil Pooh (R.I.P.)   

59:26​ Explains what Dirty Glove Bastard means to him

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