An Interview With: HoodStarDotty
The Harlem Artist is Making a Name for Himself in the New York Drill Scene.
Emerging from the vibrant New York drill scene, HoodStarDotty is quickly making a name for himself with his distinct sound and hard-hitting lyrics. Raised on the sounds of Chief Keef and Young Pappy, he is bringing a raw energy to the Harlem drill scene that has resonated with fans and peers alike. Yet it is the unbridled confidence and intense ambition which lays the real groundwork for HoodStarDotty’s success, founded upon a belief that he is destined to succeed.
With his breakout coming in 2022 with his debut track “Creep Up”, his growing influence can be seen in hit singles such as “On Hots” and an appearance on New York’s staple On the Radar Radio. The Harlem artist does not shy away from speaking upon the importance of his peers on his career goals, with his connection to DD Osama already helping the two produce hits such as “What We Doin” and “3 Headed Goat”. With the young rapper’s confidence, ambition and immersion in the New York scene, it is hard to see the future of Harlem drill not having HoodStarDotty’s name written all over it.
We caught up with HoodStarDotty to discuss his future ambition, life in New York and his dream features.
901: What is your name and what do you do?
HoodStarDotty: It’s the star of the hood. HoodStarDotty. We’re outside right now.
Can you talk about your experiences growing up in New York? For example, how it shaped you and the experiences it provided you with.
I grew up in the Bronx, I grew up in Harlem, I grew up in the Heights. It was active. It’s not the same no more, people aren’t themselves. A lot of people are acting because we’ve got a culture where everybody is trying to do music and everybody is trying to make money. My experiences growing up are a lot different to my experiences living here now because so much has changed in such a short time.
How do you think growing up where you did helped you to succeed in today’s climate?
It made me who I am today. For sure. I wouldn’t have the lessons and the smarts if I had grown up anywhere else. I think that shows in my music and what I rap about. I don’t think you can replicate what I do if you didn’t come from the same place I did.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
5 years? Hope I’m living in a building like this (points up to a New York skyscraper) you heard. Top floor penthouse.
What do you think you’ll be doing?
Hopefully what I’m doing now but just on a bigger scale. I hope I’ll have blown. All in due time. I especially hope that I’ll still be with my brothers and they’ll have blown with me. It’s a community. If I’m up there then best know they’ll be up there to.
Dream feature?
Lil Baby. Lil Durk. Cardi B.
What does the culture mean to you?
It’s what makes me myself. I love my city and I love where I come from.
Any last words?
RIP the guys. Free the bros. We’re going up.