At the Y2K pinnacle of Rawkus Records, Pharoahe Monch eclipsed his Organized Konfusion success with an onslaught of solo hits. The first cut was probably the deepest, thanks to “Simon Says.”

Pharoahe Monch decodes Simon Says, talks Organized Konfusion, breaks down his lyrical process and stresses the importance of being true to himself in this interview with Peter Rosenberg. Check out