Earlier today, Danny Brown surprised fans and released his highly anticipated new album Atrocity Exhibition a few days ahead of schedule. To celebrate the special occasion, the Detroit rapper held a Q&A session on Twitter and answered questions about his writing process, his current favorite rappers, his favorite Quentin Tarantino films, and more.
During the Q&A session, Danny Brown revealed that it took him two years to write it and a full year to record. When asked about how the Kelela feature on "From The Ground" came about, Danny said that he's a "huge fan of hers" and the fact that the two are label mates made the collaboration a "no brainer."
He also took the time to share some pointers, particularly about writing and how one should deal with writer's block, telling the fan who sought advice to take their time and to "never write" if they're "not feeling it."
Listen to Danny Brown's Atrocity Exhibition here, and take a look at some of the highlights from his Twitter Q&A below.
Which of the newer school rappers are you fans of?:
How did Kelela end up on “From the Ground”?:
Work with any producer who would it be?:
How long has [Atrocity Exhibition] been in the works?:
As a lyricist, what's your take on the current trend in rap where lyrics are seemingly being pushed aside?:
As a writer myself, what would you suggest for someone experiencing writer's block?:
How do you feel about other artists sampling your music?:
I sample so I don't care https://t.co/l0Ra8x8Dfs
— Danny Brown (@xdannyxbrownx) September 27, 2016
Besides Atrocity Exhibition, which albums are your favorites of 2016 so far?:
What are your top 3 favorite Quentin Tarantino movies?:
How do you think the 'economic revival' of Detroit through gentrification is going?:
Actually I think the city is starting to look a lot better but I don't see much changing as far as where I from https://t.co/kkzblMfrM1
— Danny Brown (@xdannyxbrownx) September 27, 2016
Any current rappers people are sleeping on that you think deserve more [publicity]?:
What's your favorite Curb Your Enthusiasm episode?
Favorite Kanye album?:
What do you think about Anderson .Paak's Malibu?:
What's the best meal you've eaten with Action Bronson?:
Do you have any music mentors?:
Ali Shaheed Muhammad https://t.co/KImZ6dkoph
— Danny Brown (@xdannyxbrownx) September 27, 2016
