What made you name yourself: Sa Money?

Sa Money comes from my nickname as a kid,(sasa) I’m well known for that name throughout my borough. As a kid my first rap name
was Sa Boogie, I just feel like I gave it mature adjustment, and also being that it was already a
boogie in the industry I wanted to be different.

So were they calling you that before you started rapping? Such as your family or friends.

Nah I was literally called sasa most of my life, like even my grade school teachers would call me
that lol no bull it wasn’t too many sasa’s running around in the 90s/early 2000’s.

What is your favorite part about rapping?

My favorite part about it has got to be the journey itself, I mean I’ve grown a lot and done some incredible things as far as rap goes but the
engagement between you n a person who may not know you, but listens to ya music and
automatically it builds a chemistry with them, I think that’s incredible.

Are you more towards the lyricism side or the versatile side?

I think I’m stuck in between both, I think music needs diversity. If you love it you’ll always be challenging yourself as far as sound goes and just all around continue to grow. There’s alotta growth in music, the person u may start
off as might not be who you are musically in 5 years.

Coming out of your city, what challenges intervened with your life or your music that made
you feel like you had no hopes at one point?

I think jumping off the stoop as a teen coming from
a single parent house hold living in the unfortunate areas we consider the ghetto , it was
detrimental for me. I mean I seen things happen since a kid kid but it was the fear of becoming a
young man knowing I fit the description of so many negative things. I think that was traumatic, I
remember not knowing if I would live past 21 or just watching my friends get killed left and right
every summer you become numb to it. I just always knew I served a greater purpose in life I’m just
happy I had some genuine people that believed in me it kept me grounded.

Would you say the rap scene got better over time?

I disagree, it’s actually become so
commercial n less realistic, it’s all based off numbers n not actually about the talent. I know
hundreds of great rappers in the hood right now that would never go as hard as I do wit it, this shit
is discouraging n I get why watching YouTubers n comedians pop overnight off one song it’s a lot
lol but u gotta know ya purpose n stay to the course the music / hip hop scene is resurfacing I
believe that we’re getting back to the times where lyrics count stories matter hard work will pay off
for the real mcs we just can’t fall victim to the temporary stuff stay you! 

What kind of advice would you give rappers coming out of your city like an artist like
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Again as I said before just staying true to who u are is key target your audience n build
off of it. Stay consistent worry less about numbers n more about quality they can’t ignore u forever! 

How do you separate yourself from other artists?

I’m a diamond in the rough! Lol. Alotta artiste
can’t be their own motivation. What separates me is my ability to be a man of many hats. I do a lil
bit of everything some acting modeling etc. I think when you are an artist you should always
expand. Also I don’t team up with cats lol I walk in rooms alone n shake them. Everybody can’t
shift energy on the walk in I think that’s a god given talent. My presence is a blessing! 

In what ways has your newest music changed from when you first started?

So many ways
I’ve grown musically, my cadence, my topics my vocabulary definitely, my ability to create an actual
structured well rounded song! I think improved a lot at my stage presence too.

Which skills have you gained that help you perform effectively as a musician?

My ability to
conduct  a great presence both on n off the stage.  I treat people with respect n when one door
closes I find my way to another I don’t walk around with an ‘I’m owed’ mentality! Respect is earned
not given! 

What is your creative process like?

My creative process changes. I’m a family man, I’ve wrote
some of my greatest verses right in my home while being a dad lol I can’t say I have a specific
space or mindset I need to be in it’s all off energy.

What is the difference between Rite Volume 1 and Rite Volume 2 so the fans can know your
progress for those projects?

I think the biggest difference between rv1 & rv2 is the sound, it’s
elevated so much. The first project gave the audience more of a boom bap feel very grungy hip
hop sound very New York very raw, rv2 just shows the growth the ability to make real marketable
songs with great collaborations all while still giving you that original NYC sound but also creating
something everyone can enjoy. Women, men, kids, it’s got that neutral vibe.

Any track on the EP that was out of your comfort zone?

Definitely the last record affair it was
one of, if not the last tracks I made on the project. By then I kinda was over it because I had
actually created another record that was supposed to make the cut, but because of right agreements, I wasn’t able to drop so it was a moment where I had to fill that void we got it done on time though.