Motor City Miracle: Ice King's Survival and Rise
Description
Summary
• Introduction and Background of Participants
◦ The host Mattsuuii introduces the podcast and welcomes Harry, also known as the Ice King, a 31-year-old artist from Detroit, Michigan.
◦ Harry, introduces himself, mentioning his family and friends from Detroit.
◦ Mattsuuii shares his background, detailing his upbringing in a poverty-stricken family with an abusive father and a gambling mother.
◦ He also describes the harsh living conditions, including sleeping in a car and dealing with drug-filled environments.
• Early Influences and Writing Journey
◦ Mattsuuii talks about his early interest in rock music and how he started writing lyrics at six years old.
◦ He shares his experience of being in juvenile hall and how it influenced his transition to hip hop.
◦ He then goes on to describe his process of studying the dictionary and building a vast vocabulary, which he uses in his lyrics.
◦ He mentions his extensive knowledge of literary devices like analogies, metaphors, and homophones.
• First Projects and Record Label
◦ Suuii asks about Harry's first solo project, which he dates back to 2012.
◦ He goes onto talk about his record label, Way 2 Guud Entertainment, which he founded in 2013.
◦ He mentions having five artists signed to his label from various countries, including Nigeria and Australia.
◦ Harry discusses his collaboration with producers and the streams he receives from international listeners.
• Challenges and Personal Experiences
◦ Ice shares his experience of being shot multiple times and how it changed his perspective on life.
◦ Mattsuuii talks about his own experiences with violence, including being shot at 13 and becoming a leader in a gang.
◦ They discuss the impact of their past on their current mindset and approach to life and music.
◦ Harry emphasizes the importance of using one's talent and not wasting it.
• Differences Between Rap and Hip Hop
◦ Mattsuuii explains his view on the difference between rap and hip hop, emphasizing the emotional depth and storytelling in hip hop.
◦ Ice agrees, mentioning that he doesn't rap the same as others and prefers Detroit beats.
◦ They discuss the evolution of their styles and the influence of their environments on their music.
◦ Suuii shares his admiration for Tech N9ne and the concept of constant energy struggles in life.
• True Artistry and Business Approach
◦ Mattsuuii defines true artistry as the ability to evoke emotions and tell stories through music.
◦ Harry talks about his business approach, emphasizing the importance of being an independent artist.
◦ They discuss the challenges of working with major record labels and the benefits of maintaining independence.
◦ Mattsuuii shares his experience as a ghostwriter and the importance of maintaining creative control.
• Upcoming Projects and Collaborations
◦ Suuii asks about Harry's upcoming projects, and he mentions working on new clothing lines.
◦ Mattsuuii talks about his new shirts and his ongoing work on beats and songs.
◦ They discuss a song with an open verse that Matt is challenging other artists to contribute to.
◦ Matt mentions his upcoming 21-track LP and the importance of meeting deadlines.
• Technical Difficulties and Final Thoughts
◦ Mattsuuii shares his experience of running a successful podcast and the importance of investing in oneself.
◦ They then discuss the importance of networking and supporting each other in the music industry.
• Shoutouts and Contact Information
◦ They both share their social media handles and contact information for future collaborations.
◦ Ice mentions his Facebook and Instagram pages, as well as his business email.
◦ Suuii offers to send his music and contact information to Ice.
◦ They express mutual appreciation and excitement for future projects and collaborations.




