Haas was not feeling so romantic during the arduous thirteen months that it took to complete Lil Tae. With Meyulks at the helm, the recording process became one of “organization and destruction,” where Haas and Meyulks would cook up a track and, if Meyulks did not approve, the track would be deleted in favor of future perfection. “The process for me was extremely crushing,” explains Haas. “It sort of rung me out like a wet towel.”

To read the article in its entirety, pick up the Summer 2008 issue of Beyond Race Magazine.