On this episode of Compound Conversations, Set Free and A$AP Ferg connect the dots between Harlem, hip-hop, and high fashion. From painting on Jordans as a kid to drawing every cover of his latest album by hand, Ferg reveals how art and entrepreneurship were passed down through his family. They dive into the early A$AP Mob days, battle rap beginnings, creative control, and the hustle behind launching brands before labels even caught up. This is Ferg beyond the music—raw, thoughtful, and fully in his element.
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 - Welcome to Compound BC: A New Energy
4:12 - Introducing Ferg: His Eclectic Style and the Meaning of His Name
5:53 - Ferg's Early Life: Harlem Household and Family Influences
7:19 - A Gumbo Soup of Musical Influences: Calypso, Hip Hop, R&B, and African Dance
9:37 - Father's Artistic Legacy: Drawing the Bad Boy and Uptown Cats Logos
12:50 - Realizing His Difference: Early Interests in Fashion Shows and X-Games
18:59 - The Evolution of His Brands: From "Illegal" to "Devaney"
20:55 - Father's Entrepreneurial Wisdom: Charging Your Worth and Making Money
23:49 - The A$AP Mob Era: Art, Fashion, and the Genius of Yams
30:08 - Solo Career Success and Landmark Brand Deals
34:44 - The Artistic Vision Behind His Latest Album 'Darryl'
37:04 - Embracing Innovation and Standing Out by Going "Left to Center"
39:53 - The Importance of Creative Community and Sparring
44:47 - Living the Dream: Manifestation, Growth, and Future Aspirations
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