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Interview with Brooklyn Rapper Joell Ortiz

Interview with Brooklyn Rapper Joell Ortiz

Brooklyn rapper Joell Ortiz talks with WBEZ’s, Pritzker Fellow Samuel Vega, during his stop in Chicago. Ortiz talks about his detailed rhymes that represent who he is, the ups and downs he’s had in the music industry and how his fans help reaffirm that his decision to pursue this year as a “Free Agent” was the best decision. (Note: Lyrics in video are uncensored)

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