Ringtone crashouts, bric-a-brac expanse, and homebody anthems have made Ives a compelling frontrunner in this current phase of indie-pop, positing her as the high-drama, cry-your-eyes-out-singing midpoint between Sky Ferreira and Addison Rae.
Paste Q&A: The New York rapper speaks on craft, parenthood, working with Sebb Bash, the significance of place, and his latest solo album, I Guess U Had To Be There.