Gazo knows what a smoky studio looks like. The rapper from Saint-Denis, one of the familiar names in French drill, has spoken about a period when cannabis was closely tied to his writing. According to French music outlet undr, the experience could spark ideas. It could also bring out a version of himself he wasn't particularly keen on showing the world.
That's a different answer from the usual rap mythology. You know the story: light up, make a masterpiece, repeat. Gazo doesn't give cannabis the credit for his career. In the discussion, he connects the subject to Beendo Z's track 'Pas bête', which touches on writing and the mental journeys associated with smoking. It's a more complicated picture than a music video full of smoke might suggest.
For listeners outside France, there's another side to this story. French drill can sound hard and controlled, but the people making it aren't always as comfortable with their past habits as their lyrics might imply. Gazo is looking back rather than selling a lifestyle. A studio can be full of ideas and still have some moments you'd rather leave out of the final mix.
