Raleigh, NC’s Mezatron sits down with SLAM and tells a great story on how his love of sneakers, a pair of Air Yeezys and DTLR helped him get the money to buy his first studio equipment.

King Mez’s highly anticipated debut album My Everlasting Zeal drops tomorrow via Jay-Z’s lifestyle website, Life + Times. Very proud of that Carolina kid.

Check out King Mez’s inspiring sneaker story after the jump!

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King Mez — “Monte Carlo” Prod. By Commissioner Gordon.