Jo Moses on Personal Success and West Coast Homage
Mackwop reacts to an interview clip of Jo Moses reflecting on his career achievements and the importance of respecting hip-hop elders.
Mackwop plays an Instagram clip of West Coast artist Jo Moses speaking on a podcast about what defines success in the music business (). In the video, Jo Moses asserts that selling out venues like The Novo and building a worldwide audience means he has already won, regardless of mainstream awards or external validation ().
Mackwop strongly endorses Jo Moses' perspective, praising his mindset and work ethic (). He highlights how Jo Moses built an independent fan base internationally, citing listeners from Japan to Australia (). Mackwop notes that true success in hip-hop comes from longevity and financial stability rather than corporate approval ().
The conversation in the clip turns to regional homage, with Jo Moses explaining why younger artists must acknowledge pioneers like 2Pac, E-40, Mac Dre, and Sugafree (). Mackwop echoes this sentiment, arguing that paying respect to those who built the foundation is essential for any artist seeking lasting credibility in West Coast hip-hop ().