RND Manolo Talks About Chicago, Real Never Die, Drill Music Putting Chicago In A Negative Light

RND Manolo "Off The Porch" Interview

We recently sat down with Chicago artist RND Manolo for an exclusive “Off The Porch” interview! During our conversation he talked about performing at YK Niece’s sold out show in Atlanta, being born in Chicago, growing up in North Chicago, his upbringing, his dad passing away, jumping off the porch after high school, his older brother trying to keep him out of the streets, going to college for a week, biggest lesson he learned, loving music since a kid, starting to take music seriously at the beginning of 2025, reveals how he locked in with his manager OG Dino, explains why he took rap seriously, having 3 kids, fatherhood, the meaning of RND, reveals the low point of his career, sacrifices he makes to pursue a career in music, explains his creative process, his new single “What You On”, what he feels like separates him from other artists, advice for other artists, drill music putting Chicago in a negative light, shares advice for the youth, the legacy he wants to leave behind, goals for 2026, and much more!

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"Off The Porch" is Dirty Glove Bastard's exclusive interview series where artists, producers, DJs & industry insiders are given a platform to tell their unfiltered story. Dirty Glove Bastard was created in 2007 to shine more light on the buzzing, regional music scenes in the South & Midwest.

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