Exclusive! Cortez: "A Lot of the PG Dudes Are Clones" (@CORTEZ_HSP)

Murda Ave battler Cortez sat down for an exclusive interview with Battle Rap Journalist Michael Hughes in which he addressed loads of battle related topics.  Cortez began by addressing his battle with Dizaster and how that served as a wake-up call for him to revamp his battle image and skills in 2013.  He went on to address his battle to Aye Verb and how he believes he lost due to his performance.  

The Smack/URL Proving Grounds have been showcasing a variety of new rising talent, and Cortez addressed the new competition emerging from the newer faces of battle rap.  

He concluded by addressing people’s authenticity within the battle culture, and how or when it is acceptable to check someone who is claiming to be something they’re not.