More than two decades after the Freestyle Fellowship’s classic ‘93 album Innercity Griots, Fellowship member Myka 9 continues to churn out records. In fact, last week saw the release of his own LP, Mykology and a new Freestyle Fellowship record, Promise. But these days he’s got more than recording music on deck. He started a label, M9 Entertainment, with friend and producer JtheSarge.

These days they’re readying a hip-hop rasta rapper from Oakland (by way of Suriname) named Winstrong. His debut album featuring Aceyalone, M1 from dead prez, and others, called Ghetto Hymns, will be available October 25. They’re also readying for their trip to Amsterdam next month, where they will perform at Cannabis Cup 2011. Below, veteran rapper Myka 9 speaks to Winstrong about music, politics, and, well of course…ganga! …MORE