David Banner sat down in an interview with Dj Smallz to discuss the state of hip-hop, his upcoming album The God Box, and more.

The Mississippi rapper spoke about the process of releasing his new album and keeping it at 13 tracks, because of his spiritual connection to the number. After taking advice from a close friend, as well as advice from fellow Mississippi rapper Big K.R.I.T., Banner say’s he's taking his time putting out his next album.

"We gotta push hip-hop to another level 'cause I'm even watching lyrically - the White boys are getting more and more lyrical and we['re] basically mumbling," David expresses. For that reason, he's not "just not gon[na] throw some s*** together." "I'll push it all the way back. Or pull a Dr. Dre before I put some bulls*** out," he tells DJ Smallz. "Ima be honest with you, I'm trying to do like Akon doing. Like, I'm trying to provide energy and water - I'm trying to change the situation of Black people globally. This music s*** ain't nothing but words and beats.” - Youtube Vlad TV

To find out what else David Banner is working on, and his efforts to preserve hip-hop, check out the full interview with Dj Smallz at the top of the page.

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