# @swaysuniverse1 on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=VOZRQFrb5bM
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/64546062-swaysuniverse1-youtube
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- **Posted:** 2026-04-17T16:01:02.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** SWAY'S UNIVERSE (@swaysuniverse1) — https://gondola.cc/swaysuniverse1

## Caption

Hip hop legend Young Chris stops by Sway in the Morning to talk about his journey from Rockefeller royalty to independent powerhouse. From the golden era of Baseline Studios to his latest project Made in Philly, this is a masterclass in longevity and lyricism. 🎤

In this deep dive interview, Young Chris reflects on his early days as one half of the Young Guns and the incredible run with State Property. He shares rare stories about working alongside Jay-Z, Kanye West, and Pharrell during the peak of the Rockefeller era. Chris also opens up about the transition to being an independent artist, the importance of owning your masters, and why he chose MadeinTYO to produce his latest body of work. 💿

The conversation takes a serious turn as they discuss the resilience of Freeway, the importance of mental health, and what it means to be a young OG in today's rap landscape. Whether it is discussing the legendary Freeway vs Cassidy battle or the business of sample clearances, Chris drops gems for every aspiring artist and hip hop head. 💎

Chapters

0:00 Intro and the legacy of Young Chris
3:15 Navigating the independent music scene
6:45 Memories of the Rockefeller Records era
9:30 The wisdom of a young OG
12:15 Legendary sessions at Baseline Studios
15:00 The truth behind the Freeway vs Cassidy battle
18:30 Sample clearances and owning your masters
22:00 Collaborating with MadeinTYO on Made in Philly
25:15 Freeway’s resilience and Philly MC culture
28:00 Aging in hip hop and mental health
31:00 Fan calls from the Bay to Philly
32:49 Final thoughts and wrap up

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About SWAY’s UNIVERSE
Exclusive interviews from Sway Calloway and the Sway In The Morning/ SwaysUniverse.com team with some of today's biggest celebrities, like Kevin Hart, Kanye West, Eminem, Usher, Jessica Alba, Steve Aoki, Torey Lanez, Julia Stiles and so much more.

Young Chris on Roc-A-Fella: Jay-Z, Kanye West & Baseline Studios | SWAY’S UNIVERSE
https://youtu.be/VOZRQFrb5bM


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youngchris, swaysuniverse, stateproperty, shade45, siriusxm, rockefeller, hiphop, swayinthemorning

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