Hello and welcome to College Radio Charts! How has your 2025 been so far?
Whats good. My year has been ok so far. I won’t be really feelin’ it til’ the spring time. I like the summertime. Better.
“Bounce” just dropped, and it’s got that raw energy fans love. What was the inspiration behind the track, and what vibe were you aiming for in the studio? Did you go in with a vision, or did it just come together naturally?
The inspiration actually comes from 3 6 Mafia. I was aimin’ for the Memphis type of bounce. Sometimes the music just comes naturally especially when I don’t have an aim. I try several avenues when makin’ music so I choose the best one’s each time.
Your sound is this raw fusion of Memphis Phunk and West Coast rap, which you call ‘Gutta Phunk.’ What inspired that blend, and how does it define you as an artist?
What inspired Gutta Phunk are Memphis Phunk sounds mixed with West Coast G Funk. I researched Memphis Phunk and was already familiar with that bein’ a fan of Juicy J and 3 Six Mafia. Even though I’m from the West Coast, I still had to take some to do some research on who the real fathers are of G Funk. I found Above The Law, Kokane, basically Eazy E’s late Ruthless Family are the ones who are responsible for its origins. So I’m glad as a millenial I have a real understanding especially being followed by the artist Kokane on my instagram.
There’s a crazy story about distributors mistaking your track Blackwolf Rida for 2Pac. What was your reaction when you heard that? Do you see yourself carrying on that legacy?
My first reaction was like wow, it was so funny to me cause I don’t think I sound like 2pac. I couldn’t carry on someone else’s legacy. I may be truly inspired by Tupac Shakur but I could never carry his legacy, I have my own to carry. Although, I am that brain he sparked to change the world I’m sure there are plenty of other real ones out there who feel the same.
Sacramento’s hip-hop scene has always had a rugged, independent energy. How has growing up in that environment shaped your grind and your music?
I believe growin’ up in Sacramento or just bein’ from California in general sets us up for the lifestyle of the West Coast. Livin’ in Cali has helped me build character and embrace who I am and be proud of where we come from.
Your father, Skitzo Thee Incredible, was deep in the game, connected with legends like X- Raided and Mac Dre. How did that legacy influence you? What are some of your earliest musical memories?
I remember my first time hearin’ my Dads first full recorded solo album called “Full Moon”. He had it on tapes and in 1999 I was lucky enough to listen. Ever since then I wondered until the age of 12 or 13 if I should ever do the same thing and become a rapper someday I always wondered if he’d ever put me on if I tried and he actually did in 2007. Around the age of 13 I would begin to rediscover rappers like C-Bo, Brotha Lynch Hung, and X-Raided. Not knowin’ til’ later in my life all three know of my father Skitzo Thee Incredible. X-Raided much closer to him, I also know Marvaless myself my father and my cousins father Tracy introduced me to her. My cousin Mad Blak who is also in the Blackwolvez rap group is his son. Lil’ Marvaless who is Marvaless’ daughter is my cousin Mad Blak’s sister. So theres the connection right there. My Aunt Teresa is Mad Blak’s mother who is my father Skitzo’s sister you can hear her rappin’ too on Skitzo’s song Ghetto Girl along with my other Aunt Tracy. So music is my blood it runs in the Blackwolvez family deep. Thats why I released a song inspired by Eazy-E BG Knoc Out Sylk and Dresta from their song Ol Skool Sh*t. Its titled Blackwolvez Family go stream that. I guess thats why I released the song so my people and potential fans can feel some real Sh*t.
Was music always the path for you?
Yeah. I chose music after the age 13. It really didn’t resonate til’ I did time in Juvenile Detention after leavin’ my moms house due to disagreements in the home. I got into trouble several times afterwards. So, while locked up for 11 months I would freestyle battle against another juvenile for fun. He would test my skills every time. One time I got so fed up, I came with it and shut him down. It was then I thought to use my writin’ skills with the freestyle and walk away from the destructive lifestyle that only leads to jail or prison or the same parole or probation cycle to keep adults kids trapped who don’t or won’t see the bigger picture.
You’ve been dropping albums back-to-back—PMD, PMD Tha Royal Wolf, and now PMD Tha Blackwolf. What’s driving this relentless work ethic?
Its for my people, my enemies and potential fans to know I am a Rap God when it comes to this Rap music. I don’t rest when it comes to this Rap music. I’m a hungry Black Wolf and I keep it gutta mane. I know my fans out there feelin’ it so I just wanna out do everthing I’ve done on all future projects.
You’re not just an artist; you’re also running Full Moon Recordz as an independent label. What’s been the biggest challenge in balancing the business and creative sides of your career?
I would say its determinin’ what’s worth marketin’ and whats not.
It seems you’ve got a deep respect for the pioneers—2Pac, E-40, B-Legit, and Juicy J. If you could collaborate with any one of them today, who would it be and why?
It would be E-40 and B-Legit. Of course if 2pac was alive we’d be down. Juicy J, I could roll wit’, he would come wit’ that Memphis Phunk.
A lot of mainstream hip-hop is moving toward a more melodic, auto-tuned sound, but you’re sticking to that raw, street-heavy energy. Do you feel like hip-hop needs a return to its roots?
Definitely. I’ve done intense research and have listened to the OG’s in this game and the majority are sayin’ the current genre we call Hip-Hop is not real Rap & Hip-Hop. So I figured my rap style and music represents all artists and people who are fed up with the clowns in the circus. There are people out here who actually appreciate real Rap & Hip-Hop. I see it like this, no one should be rappin’ if you have no idea how Hip-Hop started or what it means. Hip-Hop means Higher Infinite Power Healing Our People. We will be takin’ Rap & Hip-Hop to its original frequency. That’s my mission. Even if I gotta sound like Gangsta Rap or Southern Rap to kill off the trap and drill, we Keep It Gutta mane.
You represent the Blackwolvez movement. Can you break down what it stands for and what it means to you?
The Blackwolvez movement is about bein’ hungry for the grind at all cost. Bein’ true to the pack and keepin’ it gutta, to eat with the pack and stay down wit’ the family.
Let’s talk about Tha Blackwolf Dangerou$. What’s the biggest message or theme you want listeners to take away from this album?
PMD dropped in Nov go check that album out but its a alter ego of Mista Pakman Dangerou$, which stands for Pak Man Dangerou$. So PMD will be continuing to make my Rap name simple for the new generation. Lately the message has been no clowns jokers snakes rats and roaches none of those kind of people are allowed in my circle. This project is a continuation of me tellin’ my fans my people and my foes I ain’t gotta stop. Just like one of the songs on the album. Its a clear statement sayin’ whose the Black Wolf Dangerou$ is in the game right now while we anticipate the new Blackwolvez album.
From the outside, the indie grind looks glamorous, but we know it’s a constant battle. What’s been your biggest “f*ck this” moment in the industry, and what made you push through?
I had the “f*ck this” moment in 2009 when me and the rest of the Blackwolvez found out our investor at the time would rather be more into himself than the original plan which was to put music out only with the group Blackwolvez.
You’ve got a serious merch game going, from the Blackwolvez hoodies to other gear on your site. How important is branding and merchandise in today’s independent rap game?
Its important. Its always been important. I use to see it in the CD covers with A List artists back in the days as a youngin’ listenin’ to rap music. I always wanted to have my own merch ever since Blackwolvez began our journey in 2006.
With so many artists flooding the scene, what separates Mista Pakman Dangerou$ from the rest? What’s your message to anyone sleeping on you right now?
I ain’t for the drill music. I’m not for the mumble rap. I’m against those two types of rappers those who say they are rappers and they aren’t. I’m also the rapper who goes against the major labels. I’d rather be a smart rapper!
A lot of artists struggle with staying independent versus signing to a major label. Have you ever been tempted by a big deal, or is Full Moon Recordz the endgame?
Full Moon Recordz is the endgame. I’m a Smart Rapper, I choose to stay independent. Everything the majors do, I can do on my own. As far as I’m concerned the major labels have been exposed so much its useless to sign a major deal. I can go get a loan from a bank not a major label.
What’s next for you? More albums, more singles, a tour—where is Mista Pakman Dangerou$ taking things in 2025?
Full Moon Recordz is releasin’ another Blackwolvez album. I’m droppin’ more music. We got videos comin’ its all good. Check out that PMD Tha Blackwolf Dangerou$. Blackwolvez got the trademark movin’, so we wanna sell out hoodies on and offline.To expand the brand is the main idea.
Thanks so much for taking some time out of your day to spend with us. Where can people go to find out more about you and your music?
Anyone can find me on all DSP’s major streamin’ platforms and on my official website www.fullmoonrecordzllc.com peep the hoodies show the Blackwolvez clothing brand some love!
