Chicago MC Goody's catalog, which hosts very few guest appearances, is a masterclass of consistency and versatility. Every Goody project oozes confidence and bravado that will surely gas up any of its listeners. Coming off the release of his self titled 3-Pack, I caught up with Goody to talk about that body of work, his relationship with Gold Haze, + more.
Top 3 Influences: My Father, Prolyfic, & Kanye West
Favorite Chicago Artists: Valee, Bjrnk, Senite, Flex Sinatra, & Josh K
Favorite spot in the city: I don't really have a favorite spot, I just like good food and I like to shop so if you got what I need im slidin haha.
1st Listen Recommendation:
That's a tough choice. I would have to say “Slow Jams” or “Leave You Alone” from Demos Vol. 3.
What’s your background? What got you into creating?
I got my first start in music blogging. I had a blog called Forever Genesis with Ron Louis and my homie Jordan Howard. We covered local artists and events to bring more attention to the brand, but along the way, we were able to make some real connections in the industry at a young age. I was already influenced by my older cousin Prolyfic, who produced for Lupe Fiasco, Jazmin Sullivan, Drake, Jeremih, and more. Seeing his work sparked the idea of me actually being an artist.
How would you describe your style?
My style is true to my lifestyle. I would describe myself as a true hip-hop artist at the core. My work usually mirrors experiences and time periods of my life.
How does where you're from influence you and your craft?
Chicago is a huge influence and it reflects in my work and character.
From the lingo to real experiences I've put in my music and the perspective I've gained from living in Chicago is what makes my story unique. Chicago shapes the culture, the world, and it shaped me.
You recently dropped off a self-titled, 3 pack, can you talk about what inspired that?
I appreciate the support too. I was inspired to release “Goody” because it reflects where I've been mentally for the better half of my career as an artist. “Too much” is my conscious battling with the concept of commitment & monogamy. Those thoughts and feelings were not to be glorified, more so just offering a perspective. Slow Jams is a coming of age record speaking on how I like to have fun and enjoy myself on a night out. Even with “Denim” speaking on fashion and the clothes I'm into, these are all concepts I've lived by or felt I had to live by as a man.
You’ve obviously worked a lot with local/Chicago producer Gold Haze. Can you share a bit about your relationship with him and how you guys work together?
I don't think you can call him local, that's Platinum Haze haha. That's my boy though like I got a real respect and admiration for his drive and vision. We started working in early 2018 I believe just getting a feel for each other's work styles. I released Demos in 2019 which had Diamonds/45K featuring Valee and I think that was our first successful song. Ever since then we’ve been locked in on at least one record on all my projects. I think we got over 300,000 streams on all the songs we got together. Most recently we were featured on the Beatclub VIP Playlist for “Glamorous”.
What’s next for Goody this year?
This year is definitely more personal for me. I just experienced the birth of my son, which is my first child. So enjoying Fatherhood is high on that list. Im working on my album right now, this will easily be my most personal project to date. I don't want to rush it, but hopefully it comes out this summer. You can definitely expect some live shows this year for sure. I got some announcements coming soon so stay tuned.
Interview Conducted by: Reina Danzy
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