Since catching the attention of independent label Funk Volume, Dizzy has been a roll. To date he has already toured both nationally as well as internationally, and recently landed on XXL’s coveted 2013 Freshmen cover; even more impressive is the fact that he was voted on as a fan favorite based solely off the strength of his rapidly growing fan base.

Not bad for an artist whose first album, the well received SmokeOut Conversations, was only released in 2012.

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AllHipHop: While you’ve actually lived in a multitude of places you are most closely associated with Vegas; was it difficult to break out of a region with little national attention?

Dizzy: I felt like a lot of people in the city were doing the same thing, same sound. Everybody wants the same thing. So in 2011 all I did was shows. You basically have to start performing outside of this city in order to make it out of it.

AllHipHop: You were introduced to the industry at an early age due to your mother’s former role as a prominent concert promoter; how did this affect your views on the game?

Dizzy: I feel like I got an early glimpse at what it was like. That’s why I don’t want to go major, because they’ll push me or try to mold me into what they feel I should be, or should be talking about. I just like to do me.

AllHipHop: Since joining forces with indie label Funk Volume you have worked heavily with other label mates including; Swizz, DJ Hoppa, Jarren Benton, and Hopsin, how easy was the transition for you?

Dizzy: I was introduced to Hop through Dame and Swizz. They took me out to vibe and just see if I would even get along with dude. We had about a 45 minute conversation, about what I don’t remember, he was kind of stand offish at first but in the end he was cool as fuck. We been vibing ever since. As far as Funk Volume is concerned, I love it; they give me my space, so I work hard in return.

AllHipHop: You’ve already gotten the chance to experience life on the road as a touring artist, both with Hop as well as your own showcases; how has that experience been for you?

Dizzy: I got to travel overseas for a tour that Hop headlined. Iceland, Germany, Australia; I was able to build a connection with actual fans outside of the internet. It’s all about building those connections. Once I dropped my own project I instantly got right on the road. Some sold out, some were smaller, but everyone there fucked with me. They knew the music. I just like being on the road, I’m a little different; I’m just trying to work enough to be comfortable and take care of my daughter.

AllHipHop: Speaking of your project, you released your first official one SmokeOut Conversations in 2012; was it received in the way that you anticipated?

Dizzy: It actually did more than what I wanted it to do. It got the ball rolling for everything. Since then I’ve been consistently working and touring. That’s my life. My newest project The Golden Age Mixtape was actually put together right before I went on the road.

AllHipHop: How have things changed for you since landing in XXL’s 2013 Freshman class? Have you seen an increased interest in your work?

MUSIC: Dizzy Wright Ft. Joey Badass “Maintain”

Dizzy: To be honest it’s hard to say because I’ve been so preoccupied on the road; but they put together some shows for all of the artists that made it. I’m still just taking it all in. I’m living life and still learning. I’m all about doing you. It’s hard for me to put myself in any type of category because I like to talk about everything. Things I’ve experienced, things I’ve seen.

AllHipHop: So what lies ahead? At just 22 you already seem far ahead of your time, is there anything that you feel sets you apart from some of your counterparts?

Dizzy: I like to turn up just like everyone else, but that’s not all that I’m about either. I don’t say that I’m great, but I feel as if I could be. I believe in giving yourself room to grow into being great. You become great when you gain experience. There’s so much life to live, but if you haven’t been outside of the hood you may never get to experience it. We just confirmed another tour, new music coming out. I’m just trying to grow and continue to make music.

Follow Dizzy Wright:

@DizzyWright

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AllHipHop.com: Why did you start rapping?

B. Martin:  I’ve always loved music, I’ve always loved Hip-Hop.  But it wasn’t until high school that I started playing around with writing.  Then one day, this kid tried to diss me.  So I went home, wrote a diss rap on him, and took him down.  After that, I continued writing.  I realized how much I love the process of creation and having control over what I deliver.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQlmbwfvljs

AllHipHop.com: What inspires you ?

B. Martin:. I’m inspired by great music as well as my family and friends. Music is my love & passion, it pushes me to become more creative and try new things musically.

AllHipHop.com: If you could describe your music as a superhero or villain who would it be like?

B. Martin:  I would say i’m closest to Batman. The way he transforms from a quiet reserved American into a crime fighting animal could be compared to my shift from being super calm off stage to letting it all go when the spotlight hits.

AllHipHop.com: What are you working on currently?

B. Martin: I’m currently working on songs that range from telling my childhood stories to bangers that will have the clubs getting HYPE. A really diverse portfolio of melodic music that’s true to my roots. It will probably turn into a mixtape or an album in the near future. My main focus is my newest single – “I Want It All” with Kendrick Lamar & Juicy J. We are currently in the process of shooting the music video.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRZW7-f7MTQ

AllHipHop.com: Where do you see your self in 5 years?

B. Martin: I just want to keep progressing. In five years I see myself in the studio still trying to perfect a song, sound, or lyric. I want to make sure my music relates, inspires people throughout the world. That’s my goal now, and will be five or fifty years from now.

Follow B. Martin on twitter @BMartinOfficial

AllHipHop.com: What’s Good Walks The Runner. Give us some background info as to who you are.

Walks The Runner: I’m a Wisconsin Emcee, born in 1988 from Reedsburg, WI. I come from a family of six kids, all of whom which are redheads. Aside from rapping, I also hoop and own a Siberian Husky.

AllHipHop.com: What is the significance of your name?

Walks The Runner: My Emcee name comes from my last name, Walker. All my friends have been calling me “Walks” as a nickname for as long as I can remember. I added “The Runner” for some wordplay. Also, I feel like when I hear a beat I want to “run” all over it.

AllHipHop.com: What is it about you that makes you a cutting edge artist?

Walks The Runner: The thing that makes me cutting edge is my energy, travels, relationship building, online promotion, street promotions, and just being original. I don’t sound like anyone at all. My rhyme schemes, flow, voice, punch lines, are all original. I don’t copy any other rapper’s steez.

AllHipHop.com: What single or project are you currently pushing?

Walks The Runner: I just released my mixtape, “Loquacious Linguist,” In the first week of April. Along with that, I’m pushing my single “Ain’t Tryna Hear It.” (Prod by DJ PAIN 1) This will be the lead single off of his upcoming mixtape, “Painkillerz 3.” Also, I was a feature artist on DJ Fusion’s, “Bringing Heat to the Streets volume 13.” Talib Kweli was a part of that project as well. You can read up about me and hear more music at http://www.clutchink.com

AllHipHop.com: What is your opinion of the current state of the music industry?

Walks The Runner: There is a lot of bad music, but there is a lot of good music as well. Sadly, the radio is so repetitive that so much good music isn’t heard by the masses. It has become more of how a song makes you feel, opposed to bringing a message or just some real artistic type shit. BUT, there is a lot of good music on the rise. I see hip-hop going in a good direction. A lot of New York cats are impressing me.

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