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NT: How’d you come up with your stage name? Was it something someone referred to you, and have you gone by any other names before that one?
G: My stage name was given to me a while back in high school; one day, my boys came up with G-Lotto and it kind of just stuck with me after that.
NT: How long have you been rapping? Why did you start? And who would you say is the biggest influence you have when it comes to your flow, and your choice of beats?
G: I started freestyling when I was, like, 17 or 18, then got into rapping after that. I have a lot of influences, but the main ones for me are Fabolous, Jay-Z, Game, Young Jeezy, Rick Ross & Wayne.
NT: What are your thought on the current state of the game?
G: It is what it is. For me, it's anybody's taking.
NT: In 5 years… where do you see yourself?
G: Hopefully rich, sitting on a lot of money; in a position to take care of my friends and family.
NT: Tell me about your upcoming release and what it means to you at this stage in your career.
G: “Session Three” will be my upcoming release, and, for me, it's all about stepping my game up. Being creative, I want to be better than I was a year ago. That's what it's all about.
NT: EDE is not short of talent. Who's your favorite artist in the group besides yourself and why?
G: I am a big fan of everyone. N. Talekt, Rah Scrilla, Jay Nice, Cee Jay. I love all the guys in my crew. I think we make a great team!
NT: Which of your songs has meant the most to you so far in your career? Why?
G: I love all the songs I have recorded. I feel with every track I have done, I have gotten better. So many great songs to choose from so it's tough. I see a lot of progression in myself.
NT: What single event in your life has had the most influence in your rap style?
G: I don't know to be honest. If I didn't think I had the skills to rap then I wouldn't be rapping.
NT: Kobe or LeBron?
G: [laughs] Tough question. I love LeBron, he's a beast, but for anybody that knows me, you know I love Kobe. Just listen to "Swap It Out."
NT: What legacy or memory do you want to leave behind in hip-hop?
G: I want a legacy of greatness. I truly believe I have the skills to be great. I wanna be remembered for my hard work and dedication to hip-hop.
NT: What was your favorite EDE release of 2011? Which one are you looking forward to most in 2012?
G: Favorite release from 2011? I loved them all. So that means I am looking forward to all the EDE releases in 2012.
NT: How do you felt you grew as an artist between "Session One" and "Session Two?"
G: "Session One" was my coming-out party, trying to figure out my style and things of that nature. "Session One" had more freestyle tracks, and "Session Two" was more thought out, everything was written before I came to the studio, all of the songs came together very well. I took huge steps in becoming an artist and really pushed myself to give my best effort. I knew when it was time to record and lay down my verse, I had to go in.
NT: You had a memorable performance in N. Talekt's "So Gone" video last November. Are you looking to do a video for any of your work? Which song or songs?
G: Yes! Absolutely. We are hoping to work on the "Cha Ching" video soon, it's the remix and that should be tight.
NT: With the end of the "Session" mixtape trilogy coming, what's next from G-Lotto? The debut album? What do you have in store?
G: "Session Three" will be some of my best work ever. I'm going in on every track, got some crazy beats I plan on using, and I'm more focused than ever to give EDE and all the fans some classic music that will last a lifetime and be worth remembering.
NT: Any upcoming performances?
G: None as of right now, but coming soon.
NT: How can people find you? Facebook? Twitter? List 'em all.
G: Facebook.com look up G-Lotto, Soundclick.com/glotto.
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