How did you start making a name for yourself? I just wanted to be the best rapper I could be, that's what motivated me. I didn't do it because I wanted it to be a career, I just loved writing raps. I started rapping after I graduated high school. But at that time I didn't think I would be a rapper but I do think it definitely played a part in me pursuing a career as a rapper. Growing up I saw my sister as an example because she was a rapper. My mother is African-American my father is Iranian. Locksmith: I grew up in Richmond California. RAPstation (Kyle Eustice): Tell me a little bit about your background.

In between business meetings, Locksmith had a few brief moments to discuss his background, what’s on the horizon, and what makes a dope emcee. To date, he has battled Dizaster, Passwurdz, Daylyt, and Jonny Storm, however, he has since retired from battle rapping to focus on his solo music career. Locksmith was also a battle rapper on GrindTimeNow. His upcoming album, Olive Branch, is Locksmith’s third studio album, following 2014’s A Thousand Cuts and 2015’s Lofty Goals.Īfter gaining notoriety in the underground hip-hop scene through MTV's MC Freestyle Championship, he’s steadily been crafting a sustainable career while consistently touring with fellow Bay Area hip-hop artists like Zion I. Richmond, California-based emcee Locksmith (real name Davood Asgar) dropped a new video for the track “Grime” this week that finds the dexterous wordsmith rapping all over the streets of New York City.

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