Lil Tecca stopped by HOT 97 to talk to Nessa about his new single “Dark Thoughts” and his upcoming project Dopamine. He reflected on his early success with “Ransom,” how his parents helped him stay grounded, and the creative freedom that drew him deeper into music. Tecca talked about growing up on dancehall, wanting to play for the Bulls, and how the smell of curry goat reminds him of home. He opened up about being serious when he once said he wanted to quit music and shared that the hardest lesson he’s learned is “no one is going to save you.”
He also gave a glimpse into Dopamine, describing it as the album he’s waited his whole life to make—sonically and melodically true to him. While the process has been personal, he’s still figuring out if there will be features. He shared that music, friends, and creating give him joy, and that he's always questioning himself—because that’s how he finds direction. Lil Tecca spoke about working with Juice WRLD, being inspired by Michael Jackson, his love for fashion, and how proud younger Tecca would be of the man he is today. Stream “Dark Thoughts” now and look out for Dopamine, coming soon!