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MIL: Can you Introduce your self to our readers?

Issa: Whats up everybody, I am Issa

MIL: Who is Issa the artist?

Issa:Issa is the youngest rapper to sign to Jive records. Issa is a realist so all you will hear is truth. I love classic rap music so you will hear that in my music.

MIL:What does the name "Issa" mean?

Issa:My name means Jesus or Messiah

MIL: You come from a very Musically family,When did you first realize you wanted to do music?

Issa::When I was 8 I asked my Dad if he could write a verse for me and he did and its been history ever since. But my Grandfather was a musician and even when I was in my Moms belly she would go to the studio and everyone would watch me in her stomach jump around and dance so its been in me all my life.

MIL: What Inspires you to make music?

Issa:I am inspired by things that happen in my everyday life. There is so much to talk about so I put it to music.

MIL: How would describe your sound to somebody who never has heard your music before?

Issa: I would tell them that I am a lyricist. I would tell them they havent heard a 16 year write the way I write and I write everything you hear. People compare me to Eminem, Wayne and Jay-z

MIL: What made you name your Mixtape "Back To The Future"?

Issa: I chose "Back to the future " for one, cause I'm a Micheal J Fox fan. My Mom told me about how everybody loved him when she was younger but on top of that the concept is that I would go back to the past in hip hop a bring to the present audience their music. So I took some old Biggie, Jay-z and Redman and redid it so kids of today can learn about those artist who made history in this game.

MIL: Who are some of the artist's and producer's you worked with on " Back To The Future"?

Issa: On Back to the Future we used a lot of in house producers, like Anonymous, Concept, Silver Wolf and as far as artist we have features from Don Juan, Jacquees, Lil Chuckee and Silva wolf

MIL: You have a song called " Letter To My Dad" Can you tell our readers about the song?

Issa: This song wasn't easy for me to do. I really didn't want to tell all my business like that but then I thought about it. God gave me this opportunity to let the world hear my thoughts so I'm going to use it to maybe help and inspire somebody else. So I wrote my feelings down about my real Dad so I could get it off my chess and finally move on. So many people love that song cause they feel l the same way. Now I wrote it, and now I can move on.

MIL: Are we going to see more personal songs from you in the future?

Issa: For sure I want my fans to know everything about me, I feel like real music is what will last even when I'm gone.

MIL: Do you have a favorite song on the mixtape?

Issa: Man, that's hard honestly I love them all.

MIL: You are the Youngest Rapper to ever sign to Jive Records, How does that make you feel?

Issa: It makes me feel good cause its history but now I have to make an even bigger mark and prove to them they did a good job in choosing me to make that statement

MIL: What made you sign with Jive Records?

Issa: We had a few offers on the table but Crown World my production company had just got Jacob Latimore signed so we kind of gave Wayne Williams the first right to sign me, and I feel I could really do my thing at Jive cause there is no one in my lane at Jive.

MIL: Can you tell our readers about Wolf Pack Ent. and Wolf Pack Films?

Issa: So, Wolfpack is my label and it is a management company I have artist and I think I may be the youngest to have their own label I'm going to have to check that out. Wolfpack films is my film company.

MIL: I hear you have a promo tour and a couple movie and TV roles coming up. Can you tell our readers about it?

Issa: Yes we are on tour for my mixtape now and I am also on a tour for ATL 107.9 "Bullying Is Not Hot', I'm on the "No ID Tour" as well. Music is consuming my everything right now but yes there are talks of some movie and book deals but stay tuned for that.

MIL: Great,Is it hard for you to balance your career and going to school?

Issa: Wow, yes it is. I am home schooled but when I have to take a test I have to go to school so just this week I had to take the Georgia High School Graduation test in the morning from Monday thru Thursday then perform on the tour and do radio and some sessions so believe me I am tired. But this is what I asked for so I can't complain.

MIL: I understand that , The Music Industry Insiders have Nicknamed you the "Future",Do you feel any pressure to live up to the name?

Issa: Wow, I love that. I feel no pressure because I am just that. I feel I can keep real hip hop alive with a mix of lyrics and commercial music. I want to fit into every genre of music but always bring it back to the real hip hop roots!!!

MIL: The Music Industry recently loss Nate Dogg, What are your thoughts on his passing?

Issa:My prayers go out to his family and my Mom use to tell me about Nate Dogg, Ice Cube, NWA and all. They are legends and that is the key. You must leave a mark and he did just that

MIL: Can you tell our readers where they can find you at online?

Issa:They can hit me up on Twitter @issaiam, FB issa thompson, www.youtube.com/issaiam, my website www.issaiam.com, www.issaiamfanpage.com

MIL: Music Is Life Magazine would like to say thank you for taken time out your busy schedule to do this interview with us. Do you have any last words for your fans?

Issa:Thanks for having me and you will hear a lot more from me!!!