Check out our exclusive interview with Dio Gin.
>> I2G is here with Dio Gin, how’s it going?
>> Peace fam. Everything is going great on my side. Hope all is well with you.
>> I’m good, thanks for asking.Tell me a little bit about how you got your start in music and who are some of your musical influences
>> I first got started in music when I joined a small independent label in 2001. The crew was called Pangea Pham. We were a collective of dope emcees from Boston. We were kinda like a mini Wu-Tang. Not only were we a crew but we were all solo artist as well. We released an album and a few mixtapes. After that I just made my rounds through the local scene performing and working a mixtapes until I released my first solo album in 2019, called The Lonely Hero.
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>> Tell me a little bit about your new single, Steamboat VS Savage and how it came together for you.
>> The single Steamboat vs Savage came about because I working on a wrestling theme album called, The People’s Champion. The album features song titles and samples from old school wrestling clips. On this particular song I was able to secure a feature with an emcee named Wordsworth (from Lyricist Lounge fame). One thing lead to another and I wasn’t able get the video with him done, so I created another version of the song. This version is the Easy Coast Kings version and features my partner in rhyme, Cube Ref. That’s the version that was recently released as a single and video.
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>> Are you currently working on a new album or mixtape?
>> I am currently working on a new album which is under wraps right now. The album I am currently promoting is my third album, The People’s Champion. The digital and vinyl version are available now on bandcamp.
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>> Do you have any more upcoming videos or singles?
>> I am currently working on a rollout of singles right now. The first being ‘Steamboat vs Savage (ECK Remix)’. The next single will be ‘Miss Elizabeth’ in June. ‘The Foundation’ (featuring Indio BP) in July and ‘84 Celtics’ in August. These singles will be released along with videos through out the summer of 2026.
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>> What are your current thoughts on the music industry?
>> The music industry is not really my favorite place because a lot of it seems fake. However, the music itself and the culture of hip hop I will always love. I’m a music lover first so I will always appreciate the artistry.
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>> What is currently playing on your playlist musically?
>> Currently now in my playlist is my unreleased album and Jay-Z’s first album, Reasonable Doubt.
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>> Do you have any shows or tour dates?
>> Don’t know when this interview will drop but I will be currently performing along side Reks at The Middle East Club in Cambridge, MA on May 7th. I will also be taking part in the USA 2026 Tour, brought to you by Goldyn Gambit & Felecia Cruz. The dates for that tour are May 29th(Worcester, MA), May 30th (Salem, MA) & May 31th (Cambridge, MA).
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>> What is your website information? My website is diogin.bandcamp.com
>> There you can find my entire catalog.
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>> Appreciate the interview, any last words or shout outs?
>> Thank you to I2G and Goon Promotion for this interview. Make sure yall follow me on Instagram @dio_gin. Check out my music on BandCamp. Listen to it once. If you like it, listen to it again. If you love it, tell a friend! Peace to Cube Ref, Big Session, Indio BP & anyone who has ever supported me. Peace & Love!
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