#OGM #OurGenerationMusic In this Our Generation Music interview, Chicago artist Thirteendegrees ° discusses his rise from basketball player to underground star and the meaning behind his name, which combines his jersey number with Chicago’s cold reputation and confidence in his craft. He reflects on the delayed success of “Problem Solver,” explaining how its crossover into mainstream spaces brought excitement, confusion, pressure, and feelings of being gatekept. Thirteendegrees ° speaks candidly about the emotional cost of pursuing music, including damaged relationships, lost sleep, mental strain, self-doubt, and imposter syndrome. He credits his team, sports background, and belief in his talent with helping him regain confidence. He also explains why vulnerability, women—especially Black women—and authentic representation remain central to his music and visuals. Musically, he rejects chasing trends, particularly artists adopting rage sounds without genuine influence, and instead dr...