For the Marathon: DaygoSmoove Opens a New Chapter With The Warm Up

With The Warm Up, DaygoSmoove sets the tone for a season rooted in gratitude, resilience, and long‑term vision. Drawn from early sessions at Quad Studios, the release is both a gift to longtime fans and a marker of growth — honoring the past while moving forward with intention. Inspired by leaders like Master P and Dr. Dre, and shaped by hard‑earned lessons around loss and perseverance, DaygoSmoove frames this project as the beginning of a marathon — a reminder that every chapter, setback included, builds toward what comes next.

Hi DaygoSmoove, thank you for taking the time to share what you’ve been building. It sounds like this season is both meaningful and transitional — let’s jump right in.

You’re releasing The Warm Up as your label’s very first project before your highly anticipated 2026 EP. What made you want this release to serve as the opening chapter, and what tone or message are you setting for everything that follows?
Thank you, I appreciate your time. The Warm-Up is a small part of a 2014 recording session I had at Quad Studios in New York City. I wanted to give the fans some music, really; they’ve waited this long, being patient with the rebuild. It’s a gift to them. Also, these are some of the records that me and my A&R, M Eazy, worked on, so part of this is showcasing his ear.

Launching a label while also creating your own music is a big move. What inspired you to step into the role of building a team, signing artists, and developing talent instead of focusing only on yourself as an artist?
I was a big fan of Master P and Dr. Dre growing up. Watching them lead and shape careers made me want to do the same. I later got into how they did it, aside from just mastering the artistry. The time I spent around Game and Nipsey helped me understand firsthand what it would take to create longevity and be a powerful force here in the West and globally.

You mentioned the uphill battle after losing your A&R. How has navigating that loss shaped your mindset, leadership style, and the way you approach this next phase of your career?
We understood firsthand what we needed to do. I made sure to gather the team and tell them when I heard the news. I reassured them that we would tighten ship and regroup, to mourn but not hang our heads. It reminded me of the losses I’ve seen in hip hop, but also how to persevere in spite of it all. It’s what he would want, in my opinion, to keep going. My leadership style didn’t change; it elevated.

Revisiting and releasing music connected to your earlier work, like the single from Lyrical Misfit, feels like a thank-you to longtime fans. How do you balance honoring your past while still evolving your sound and vision?
My past is a big part of the story. A lot of new fans may not have heard Lyrical Misfit, but listened to Concrete Rose. I want my fans to hear the growth in my craft. Some artists are ashamed of their past work, but I look at it as a sonic timeline of my journey in this business. When hearing my new music, they can appreciate the time I’ve put into creating it. My vision evolves constantly, always in motion. Me and my team adapt where the industry changes in real time. What is standard one month in three, it could be obsolete, and the effect is felt in some way.

Through everything you’ve experienced, your message is about perseverance and staying focused “for the marathon.” What do you hope listeners take away from The Warm Up — not just musically, but personally and motivationally?
I want people to understand that this is only the beginning. That I’m showing my past work so you can appreciate the new. You may have setbacks, maybe things just never seem to pan out, or getting so close but not close enough. We’ve all been there. Remember, it is your beginning where you are now; respect your past no matter how hard. Remember that you made it through, you ran your race, so you can have gratitude for the good to come.

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