Interview with Lenny S (Part 1)

Legendary A&R, Lenny S sits down with HipHopSince1987.com to breakdown his legacy, advice for artists and more. He talks about going from Bad Boy to Rocafella street team to being the A&R. He talks about being around Jay-Z during the Blueprint and Magna Carta Holy Grail recording process. Lenny S talks about working with Philly’s finest, State Property and what that was like. He talks about being a “Lifestyle A&R” who is not just there when the music is made, but also there for the music videos, the concerts and more. He talks about his current interest in Philly’s own Goldie, and recognizing his talent early in Goldie’s career. He also talks about the power of the internet as it relates to independent artists getting themselves out there.