Egreen – Rap music is not mandatory

Rido meets Egreen, a leading figure in the Italian underground.

After founding Payback Records in 2024, Egreen recently released “Doing Rap Is Not Required,” an album that represents much more than just a solo project. This work collects 12 tracks with as many as 18 features, involving emerging names from the independent scene. During the interview, Egreen talks about the philosophy behind his label, the significance of this choral project, and how, after a year dedicated to growing Payback Records and working as a label manager, he felt the need to rediscover the pure pleasure of making rap