Photography Harley Weir, styling Robbie SpencerMusic / NewsYoung Thug: ‘I can do a perfect song in ten minutes’In his cover interview for the new issue of Dazed the Atlanta rapper says, ‘Wayne and Drake, it takes them so long to do a song’ShareLink copied ✔️August 11, 2015MusicNewsText Thomas Gorton Young Thug Young Thug is no stranger to controversy and has no shortage of confidence. In a Dazed interview for the Autumn 2015 New Agenda issue, out today, the Atlanta rapper reveals his working method: Really Fucking Quick. “I think as I go,” he says. “I can’t remember 16 bars. Unless you write it, you can’t. I just do it bar for bar. I did a song in eight minutes. I thought everybody could write songs that fast. But working with a lot of them, they don’t. Wayne and Drake, it takes them so long to do a song. I understand why, because they want it to be perfect. But I think I can do a perfect song in ten minutes. I did ‘Danny Glover’ in eight minutes. ‘Stoner’ took me almost an hour.” Nicki Minaj was right, Thug does say the "most reckless shit". The comments possibly open up a fresh can of worms regarding Drake’s creative processes. Unless you’ve been on a distant, faraway planet over the past month, you’ll be fully aware that Meek Mill (perhaps ill-advisedly) began a war of words, raps and memes with the Toronto rapper over the claim that he doesn’t write his own verses and employs a squad to help him. Now Thug claims he takes ages, too? He does however speculate that it’s because Drake’s a perfectionist when it comes to his art, which is hard to criticise. It’s interesting to hear him talk favourably (or at least not unfavourably) about Lil Wayne, his ex-friend and former idol whose breakup has been spectacular and public. Read the full interview here. Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.TrendingIlia Malinin breaks the ice – and his silenceHe does things on a skating rink that were once thought impossible. But the ‘Quad God’s’ setback at this year’s Winter Olympics brought new fire and energy to a skater seen by many as the greatest of all time Life & CultureArt & PhotographyVisceral photos that capture the unease of femininityArt & PhotographyDressing for a ball: Dazed serves football couture for summerMusicOlivia Rodrigo: ‘A breakup can be an opportunity to redirect your life’Film & TV7 sex worker-approved films about sex workMusic‘Korn is the cement of my being’: Portraits of metal fans in Mexico CityBeauty10 of the hottest Instagram accounts fusing art, sex and eroticaFashionAre you ready for furry fashion influencers?FashionThe 7 must-see collections from CSM’s BA Fashion class of 2026Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy