Gashi

Published: July 7, 2020, 7 a.m.

b'Scott chats with breaking artist Gashi to hear his incredible story of going from refugee runaway to multi-platinum recording artist working alongside talent like French Montana, Travis Scott, and Nipsey Hustle. The show begins with a conversation about life in quarantine, then transitions into Gashi\\u2019s humble beginnings in Kosovo and how he eventually landing in Brooklyn with his family. Scott touches on his own upbringing and first taste of success, then Gashi talks about how he dropped out of school and pursued music with his homeless peers. He outlines how he went from selling CDs in the street, meeting Scott early on, meeting Austin Rosen, and getting a record deal. They share the infamous story of Gashi\\u2019s performance at RCA records and recall how his first few songs went viral, allowing him to give up an ordinary life and transition into an artist. They also discuss Gashi\\u2019s new album, 1984, and he divulges some of the inspiration behind the songs and lyrical content. Talking about the concept of the new record, Scott and Gashi dive into the 80\\u2019s as a time capsule. Gashi tells the stories behind songs like \\u201cParanoid,\\u201d \\u201cMr. Ferrari,\\u201d and \\u201cMy Year\\u201d with G-Eazy,\\u201d then concludes with his plans for the future.'