“You may only run into some people once a year, but it is often such an intense connection. The shared language of music and culture can be such a powerful thing,” rap-rocker Juiceboxxx annotates on an excerpt from Leon Neyfakh’s book, The Next Next Level. It is this connection that inspired Leon’s book, which serves as a both a memoir and a profile of Juiceboxxx’s career.
Leon and Juiceboxxx have a relationship that goes back to their teenage years, when Juiceboxxx played a church basement in a show booked by Leon. While Leon made a name for himself as a journalist writing about hip-hop artists like T-Pain and Migos, Juiceboxxx continued to make music and tour across the country. Throughout the years, Leon remained a fan of Juiceboxxx and the two continued to stay in touch.
To coincide with the release of the book, Leon and Juiceboxxx have annotated excerpts form the book and lyrics from Juiceboxxx’s recent album, Heartland 99. These candid excerpts provide insights into a years-long friendship and the life of an musician.
Check out Leon’s and Juiceboxxx’s annotations on The Next Next Level
