They wasn’t respecting me for music, but now I’m transitioning over and making them respect me for being a rapper and an artist. ‘Cause like I tell people all the time, a lot of people was respecting me from other stuff, so it never was from music. Because when I was planning it and I knew this was gonna be my first project from being with Interscope and having my situation, what I got going on, I wanted this to be one of my biggest projects to show people I really can rap. Like from Twitter to everybody just calling and just having all positive stuff to say, and the feedback I was getting from everybody just really rocking with it. This project might be one of my biggest I ever have done because I been getting so much feedback from it. How did it feel to take this next leap in your career and what’s the reception from the fans been like? You recently released your latest project, Carolina Narco, your most high-profile project to date. I’m the first from my family to really be on this type of level I’m on so I got a lot on my plate, but I don’t really complain about it because this is what I signed up for. I’m a deep thinker, I think a lot and I got kids so I gotta think for them and me. I know in my music it may seem like, “Oh, he’s one of those dudes that just talk about the trap or the hood,” or the bad that comes with the trap, but I got sense, too. So it ain’t necessarily that I’m trying to be like him, but I’m so influenced by him that it probably rubs off, like people will probably just get that vibe from me.įor those who may be unfamiliar with your backstory, how would you describe the man you are behind the music and your outlook on life? His delivery, the type of songs he made and I feel like he’ll always be a trap legend. Gucci Mane was just like one of my favorite personal rappers just from what he stands for. What are some things you picked up from watching and listening to Gucci and how has that benefited you as an artist? Musically, you’ve garnered comparisons to Gucci Mane, who you’ve also listed among your biggest influences. Like I really got a chance and an opportunity at this. And of course, when I got my deal with Interscope, that’s when I knew it was real.

What’s a moment from that year that made you realize that your hard work was paying off?īlacc Zacc: When I started going to shows outside of my city and I started realizing people knowing who I am and recognizing the song and stuff like that. VIBE: 2019 was a breakout year for your career, as you expanded your fan base while reaching multiple milestones. Other highlights include: KAROL G’s “BICHOTA” ( UMLE/Republic), Marshmello & Imanbek f/Usher’s “Too Much” ( Joytime Collective/RCA), Zedd f/Griff’s “Inside Out” (Interscope), Luke Combs’ “Forever After All” ( River House/ Columbia Nashville), Ruel’s “Distance” (RCA), ROLE MODEL’s “Alive” (Interscope), Ashnikko’s “Halloweenie III: Seven Days” (Warner), Bea Miller’s “making bad decisions” ( Hollywood), Bruce Springsteen’s “The Power of Prayer” (Columbia), ILLENIUM f/Angels & Airwaves’ “Paper Thin” ( 12Tone), Bring Me the Horizon’s “Teardrops” (Columbia), Nelly f/Florida Georgia Line’s “Lil Bit” ( RECORDS/Columbia), Little Mix’s “Sweet Melody” (Columbia), BLACKSTARKIDS’ “Acting Normal” ( Dirty Hit), Kiana Led é f/Jacquees’ “Only Fan” ( The Heavy Group/Republic), THEY’s “On and On” ( Avant Garden/ Island), Comethazine’s “556” ( Alamo), Jeezy f/Yo Gotti’s “Back” ( YJ/ Def Jam), Terrell Hines’ “We’re All Gonna Be Killed” ( Reset/Capitol), Brandon’s “Her” ( Human Re Sources), Toosii’s “Met in L.A.” ( South Coast/Capitol), StaySolidRocky’s “Demons” (Columbia), VanJess’ “High & Dry” (Keep Cool), Carlie Hanson f/Lil West’s “Fires” (Warner), CHASE B f/OMB Bloodbath & KenTheMan’s “For Me” ( Cactus Jack/Columbia), X Lovers’ “I Feel Like Shit” ( Visionary/RCA), Cam’s “Forgetting You” (RCA), Dave East f/Chris Brown’s “Sexual” ( Mass Appeal/Def Jam), Julien Baker’s “Faith Healer” ( Matador), Flipp Dinero f/A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie’s “No No No” ( We t he Best/ Cinematic/ Epic), Blacc Zacc’s “Tennis” (South Coast/Interscope) and Jamie Lynn Spears f/Chantel Jeffries’ “Follow Me (Zoey 101)” ( 10:22pm/Republic).VIBE sat down with Zacc to get the scoop on the making of Carolina Narco, expanding his business portfolio, his plans to put South Carolina on the national radar and much more. drops a new song, 'Damage' ( RCA) and Saweetie & Jhené Aiko join forces for 'Back to the Streets' ( ICY/ Artistry/ Warner). Ariana Grande returns with her highly anticipated single 'positions' ( Republic) H.E.R. Columbia's The Kid LAROI graces the cover of Spotify's New Music Friday behind the release of 'SO DONE.' The teenage rap phenom was the latest act appointed to the platform's RADAR campaign.

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