In an age filled with ringtone rappers smugly gloating about how they “can make a mil sayin’ nothing on a track” it’s no wonder so many Hip-Hop heads are yearning for what many consider the ‘golden era’ of the ‘90s. Yet, while rap in the 90s did embody a certain spirit and depth that is lost upon numerous artists of today, it is important to continue to move beyond the past in order to progress as a genre. Looking backwards will only make for a stale, stagnant product. As we should all know by now, Hip-Hop is not dead; it’s merely in need of a lengthy history lesson in hopes of gaining more respect for its roots, and some direction to guide it in a positive path for the future.

Enter Pacific Division.

Taking a page from the book of Little Brother, Pac Div has found that perfect medium of old-school flavor with new-school appeal; living proof that artists can successfully pay homage to the past without dwelling in it. Managing to make honest tracks without the pretense of materialism and misogyny, the trio [comprised of brothers Like and Mibbs, and their childhood friend BeYoung] have already gotten highly-coveted co-signs from Pharrell, Snoop Dogg, and OKP’s very own ?uestlove, proving that they will be a force to reckon with.

This week, OKP sat down with the Cali natives to talk about what sets them apart from the pack, resuscitating an ailing rap industry and the dismaying verdict of the Sean Bell trial. Read the interview RIGHT HERE.

Source: OkayPlayer