Chicago phenom Ric Wilson creates the sort of music that makes the partitions sweat – a kinetic mix of funk, disco, and hip-hop that will get crowds to their ft and followers itching to catch him performing reside. However even because the hype behind his music profession builds, he stays clean, cool, daring, and balanced – similar to the glass of Rémy Martin V.S.O.P he’s sipping on throughout his intimate, no-holds-barred interview with Uproxx.
As an extension of Rémy Martin’s V.S.O.P This Is My Metropolis marketing campaign, the model has teamed up with Uproxx to launch their new summer season occasion collection: Sound Of My Metropolis. Within the first installment, Wilson sat down with host and spirits knowledgeable Frank Dobbins to seize the flavour of his metropolis by diving into its inimitable affect on tradition, and by crafting a Rémy Martin V.S.O.P cocktail that mirror’s the vibe of the rapper’s signature sound. As Wilson samples his customized creation, Ric’s Dancing Juice – a elegant, vibrant mixture of cognac, elderflower, brown sugar, and mint – he displays on the flavour notes of Chicago itself: uncooked, wealthy, bitter, and candy.
Forward of a pop-up efficiency set towards town skyline for Wilson’s hometown followers, the artist opened up about his Chi-town influences and the way disco – a style his metropolis helped to develop – evokes not solely his sound, however the sound of hip-hop at this time. Between sips, Wilson shared his favourite Chicago rappers (legends and newcomers alike made the lower), his dream collab, and the pageant he needs to headline.
Watch the total video to study extra about how Chicago influenced Wilson’s come-up and keep tuned for footage from his unique live performance efficiency, courtesy of Rémy Martin.
