Since it’s on Hiphopplaya, I guess it’s cool to say it now here.

Insane Deegie will be releasing his next album in August, making his comeback just in time to celebrate 18 years since his debut. The album combines hip-hop with classical music performed by an orchestra, deviating from his “2 Jazzy 4 Hip-hop” series. Along with the album, he will be releasing an exclusive video interview he did with yours truly back in March.

We talk about his new album, his opinions on “Show Me the Money” and “Unpretty Rapstar,” his run for National Assembly in 2008, and his side of the Tymee/E.via story and ensuing lawsuit, which he has never spoken about publicly or officially until now. (Side Note: Deegie was Tymee’s producer at D Line Art Media.)

We taped this interview in March (while UR was airing) and initially it was supposed to be released around then, but there were some issues with the album release, so everything got pushed back. Apologies for taking so long, but the release dates were out of my control.

I’ll post the video here once it’s live. ^^ Here is a short preview of the album.