Joell sits down with 1515 and explains the origins of his trademark “Yaowa”, which so happens to be the title of his upcoming mixtape hosted by Green Lantern and Don Cannon.

“I’m just thinking about zoning out,” he said. “I’m not thinking about who I’m reaching out to. I’m not thinking about who to bring to the tape. I’m just thinking about making a really, really good tape. Letting people know who Joell Ortiz is one more time. This time with Green Lantern and Don Cannon. Just rapping, that’s what I do the best. I rap. I’m concerning myself with rippin’ this tape and getting some good feedback on it.”