“Great 2 Be From Florida” by Ant Tha Great

“Great 2 Be From Florida”

by ANt Tha Great

Shertara Brazil April 9, 2025

The Miami Sound is Evolving, and Ant Tha Great is Leading the Charge!

Get ready, because the airwaves are about to get a whole lot hotter. Today, we're diving deep into the soundscape of Dade County with none other than the incredibly talented Ant Tha Great! This Miami-bred rapper and music producer has been a vital part of the city's sonic fabric, from his days laying down tracks with the dynamic group Chiefah Gang to now blazing his own trail as a solo artist.

For those who crave authentic storytelling and a raw, unfiltered glimpse into the heart of Miami life, Ant Tha Great is your new go-to. His music isn't just beats and rhymes; it's a vivid narrative painted with the grit, the energy, and the undeniable spirit of Dade County.

We are excited to have a conversation with Ant Tha Great about his eagerly awaited new collaboration album with Serious Gambino titled "Great 2 Be From Florida."

This project promises to be a sonic journey through the experiences, the triumphs, and the realities of growing up in one of the most vibrant and unique corners of the Sunshine State. From the streets to the studio, Ant Tha Great embodies the essence of Miami, and we're here to uncover the inspiration, the process, and the vision behind this exciting new chapter. Get ready to hear what Miami has been missing – this is Ant Tha Great!

Q: The title "Great 2 Be From Florida" is both powerful and assertive. What motivated you to choose this title, and what message do you wish to share with listeners, both within and beyond Florida? Are there specific themes or stories that you aimed to emphasize in "Great 2 Be From Florida"?

ANT: First off, I want to emphasize that this is a collaborative project. I want to give a shout-out to Serious Gambino, an artist out of Broward County, Florida. We’re both fans of each other’s work, and the idea behind the project was to promote an authentic Florida style. We took a few weeks to come up with the title, but we knew for a fact that it was about Florida before we made the first song. We both essentially are aiming to bring back the vibe and feel that you used to get from Florida music in the early 2000s. 

Q: How has growing up in Miami influenced your musical style and lyrical content? Are there specific sounds or slang that are integral to your identity as a Miami artist?

ANT: It’s true that I’ve spent over a decade in Miami and that’s where I began making music, but I was actually born and raised in Sanford, Florida. I consider myself a bokey baby that’s bred from the crib. I stand firm and prideful of the fact that I’m not only from Sanford and Miami, but I’m from Florida, and I do everything I can to make that apparent in my appearance, in my style, and in my sound.

Q: Are you still part of the Chiefah Gang? If not, what were some of the significant experiences and lessons you gained during your time with the Chiefah Gang that have influenced your solo career?

ANT: Yes, it’s Chiefah Gang For Life. Me, Chef Nesse, and P. Chiefah have been close homies before we even decided to start making music together. We made the decision to start releasing more projects as solo artists just to broaden our audience. Under no circumstances will Chiefah Gang split up; this is more than just a business, this is family.

Q: Recently, several legendary artists like Trick Daddy, Trina, and DJ Luke received approval from the City of Miami to have streets named after some of their most iconic songs or albums. If you were given this opportunity, what would you name your street and why? 

ANT: First off, congratulations to all those artists that got that recognition from the city because it’s well-deserved and long overdue. If I could pick the name of the street to change in Miami, I would name it the CGE Way. CGE stands for Chiefah Gang Empire. I choose that because no matter what I do as a solo artist, I will always follow the code and the standards of the Chiefah Gang way.

Q: What advice would you give to other aspiring artists coming out of Miami who are trying to make their mark in the music industry?

ANT: Personally, I’m optimistic, so I understand that every situation has a different circumstance, but in my case, I don’t have any connections to the industry, nor any brothers, cousins, or uncles that are DJs or promoters, or anything in the industry that I’m in to be a part of. So for me, I have to trust the process. I gotta put in the work. I gotta spend that money. I gotta be outside. If you want my position, you gotta be prepared to work, be prepared to take losses, be prepared to be disappointed, and be prepared to give up, but as long as you don’t, you’re on the right path. Oh, and find a great team that believes in you.

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Q: What can fans expect from Ant Tha Great in the near future beyond this album? Are there any upcoming performances or projects you can tease?

ANT: Coming up soon, I’ll be headlining and performing with Chiefah again on 4/20 at the second annual 420 brunch in Miami, Florida. I believe Desloc Piccalo will also be in the building. While we’re there, we plan on shooting a couple of videos, doing mic drops, and making some club appearances. I’m working on releasing some more music, but I want everyone to go check out some of my recent work that I dropped this month: "I’m so CGE" featuring P Chiefah and "Wish I Had My Dog." I’m also working on the second EP with Serious Gambino, "G2BFF Part 2." 

Interviewed by Shertara Brazil

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