Florida Magazine Issue#01 JULY.01.2015 | Page 38

What inspired you to become musical artists? Brooklyn Byrd: Cz inspired me a lot and my nephew, they both have that passion for this.

How abut you Cz? Cz the O's Boy: My cousin Moe Grease inspired me. He was supposed to be the best rapper. But he was taking away from us. Love u fam. But once he was gone, I started to write and keep it going for him.

How would you describe your sound? Brooklyn: Like Baltimore and Brooklyn, NY linked up [laughs]. Good old school and new school rap combination. We trying to bring it from the South back up top to Baltimore. Now is our time.

Describe the state of music in Maryland. What are the positives and the negatives? Brooklyn Byrd: The state of Maryland, as far as music and talent, is hands-down one of the best... everyone has something unique and different. On the bad side, Maryland needs to support their own and try to stick together. That would be the only negative thing.

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