In this interview, L.O.U. & Big O discuss their new single “Rain Before Sunshine,” the powerful collaborations behind it, and the deeper themes shaping their upcoming 2026 album The Mystery of Mr. Y.N.M.A.S..
1. “Rain Before Sunshine” brings together an incredible lineup—Frannie EL, Fashawn, Dray Taylor, Kria McKenzie, and Decksterror. How did this collaboration come about, and what was it like uniting all these voices on one track?
I’ve already worked with Frannie El and Kria McKenzie in the past. I found Frannie El back in 2018 for a song that Big O and myself created called “Isolated”. We’ve been rocking with him ever since. First time rocking out with Kria is off of the “JOCAAM” album. I’ve worked with Decksterror also from P Rawbs “Time & Space album. We did the record “For The Gods”. It was definitely a pleasure working with Fashawn and Dray Taylor for the first time. Together we all created something magical and I have no problem working with any of them in the future.
2. This is the second single from your upcoming collaborative album The Mystery of Mr. Y.N.M.A.S.. How does “Rain Before Sunshine” represent the spirit or direction of the full project arriving in 2026?
Every record in the album is based off of the lifestyle of this character. Childhood trauma to the things that you deal with as an adult. Every person that considers themselves a good person while experiencing the trials and tribulations throughout life will definitely find themselves in this character.
3. The title itself suggests contrast and hope. What message were you hoping to send about hardship and perseverance through this record?
I think the title is pretty self-explanatory. In life, some kind of way there will you will always experience some rain before the sun comes out. It also depends on whatever transpired in your life that you choose to view as sunshine after you were hit by the rain. I’m not focused on what the world needs.
4. Feel-good hip-hop with substance can be rare in today’s landscape. Why do you think the world needs more music like this right now?
I’m not concerned with the rest of the world, Only myself and this the type of music I enjoy making. I’m following my purpose in life and creating this kind of music for myself along with the people that like to listen to helps me fulfill that purpose.
5. The track speaks to the struggles that come with chasing purpose in life. How personal is this theme for you and the featured artists?
I can’t speak on how personal this record is for the other artists other than what Fashawn and Dray Taylor said in their verses. What they displayed in their verses is possibly them expressing how personal the record is for them. As for myself it’s personal just like every other record on the album. Everything I speak is 100 percent truth and I put that in everything I put out.
6. With “Rain Before Sunshine” now available on Spotify and Bandcamp, what do you hope listeners take away after hearing it for the first time?
The listeners enjoying the music itself is fine enough for me. Every listener will have their own interpretation on what they got from the music.
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