DX: You got cats on the bill that love you guys or grew up on you guys. My question is, who do you see that makes you say, “Damn, I want to work with them. I respect them. That guys amazing.” Just talking about the up and comers.
Ali: I like Murs because I think Murs is carrying the same kind of torch. He comes from the same roof we came from musically, just trying to make sure he puts something positive in it when you walk away from it. It makes you think. It’s not in a preachy way. Jay Electronica, the same way! He brings forward a spirit. He has crazy cadence, first of all. It’s ridiculous. His lyrics is the same thing. It makes me take a look at my life in comparison to what I see and how it should be. They kick it, not only how it’s supposed to be but also how it should be. You might not see it on a mainstream level but it exists. I’m happy to be on the same bill as those guys. They inspire me to go back in the studio.

DX: So, it’s safe to say you’ll be peeking out of the curtains?
Phife: Psh! Yeah! Out the curtain? I’ll be right there on the side! [Laughs]