Hip-Hop Wired spoke to Lola Monroe and Astro at the 2012 BET Awards. Monroe talked about what to expect from her upcoming album and the present quality of female rap. Astro touched upon what it’s like to work with Pharrell and how he wants to broaden his brand.
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